Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop

Training for Leaders in Worship

All newly interested or current assisting ministers, ushers, and acolytes, please come!

Sat. Feb. 20 @ 11am: Training for Assisting Ministers

Sat. Feb. 20 @ 11:30am: Training for Ushers

Sun. Feb. 21 @ 12:30pm (after worship): Training for Acolytes

Come share life and faith...

the apostle Paul wrote to one of the churhes he served these words, "So deeply do we care for you that we are determined to share with you not only the gospel of God but also our own selves, because you have become very dear to us."1 Thessalonians 2:8. The ministries of Peace for chidlren, youth and families would like to live this out: sharing faith and life with the children, youth and families of our communitiy. There are many oppotunities to share faith and life with chidlren and youth here at Peace. Prayerfully consider where your life and faith could benefit our chidlren and youth, as well as how your life and faith will be transformed by them. There are opportunities to serve children and youth through POW!, K@POW!, Children's Worship, One time events, etc. See Malcolm Carroll, Jeanie Sizemore, and Tyler Crabe for more information. (253-383-1317 or malcolm@peacetacoma.org)

Lent is Coming! Ash Wednesday Worship

Come to Ash Wednesday worship on February 17 at 6:30 p.m. to begin the 40-day Lenten journey to the cross and through the cross to Jesus’ resurrection. Please note: There will be no PoW (Peace on Wednesday) activities for children, youth, and adults (no adult Community Bible Study) that evening.

Lenten Midweek Meals, Show Way Worship, and PoW Faith Enrichment

Beginning February 24 and running the next four Wednesdays in Lent, March 3, 10, 17, and 24, you are invited to share in a simple meal in the multipurpose room at 6:00 pm, a time of intergenerational worship at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary, and stay for PoW (Peace on Wednesday) faith enrichment for children (K@PoW), youth (PoW), and adults (the Community Bible Study) from 7-8 p.m. The worship theme is “Show Way.” Show Way stories are stories of God’s leading and faithfulness on the journey. Come, worship in community, and be filled and sent out to serve God!

Schedule for Wednesday Evenings February 24 – March 24:

· 6 pm Simple Soup Supper

· 6:30 pm Intergenerational Worship

· 7 – 8 p.m. PoW (Peace on Wednesday) classes (children, youth, adult Bible Study)

Cooking Small Group

Interested in getting together for an evening of fellowship? Once a month, folks will gather to cut, chop, dice, cook and eat a meal prepared together. We will focus on healthy foods, perhaps vegetarian, perhaps with an international flavor, always with fun and fellowship. Come to a planning meeting, Sunday, February 21^st after the second service, 12:30ish. Contact Nancy Heavey (752-8450, nheavey@wamail.net) or Pat Ferguson (627-1349, fcpat1@yahoo.com) for more information.

Upcoming Adult Education on Sundays at 9:45 am

Lent can help us explore our service to God. Sundays Feb 14 – March 21 will highlight mission and service opportunities:

· Feb 14 “Fair Trade Coffee—A Justice Ministry”

· Feb 21 “Peace Community Center”

· Feb 28 “Women’s Ministry”

· March 7 “Prison Ministry”

· March 14 “Gardening Ministry”

· March 21 “Health Ministry”

Women’s Ministry

Recycle Cell Phones Bring your old cell phones to support: 1. Women & families in poverty 2. Solutions to global issues 3. Emergency phones for seniors. Bring the phone to a box in the church office. See the bulletin board for more information. Seven Words How would you have a dialogue on the three following words: Racism, Cross-cultural, Antiracism? On March 27 a team of women will explain how we can use the words in Workers of God’s Peace. Watch for seven Sundays for a word.

K@POW Snack Providers and Servers

We are currently looking for individuals who are willing to provide low sugar snacks for 10-15 children during K@POW, 6:30 on Wednesdays. If you are interested in serving our children in this way, contact Jeananne Sizemore at (253) 970-9782. Don't want to provide snack, but would like to get involved in K@POW? Contact Tyler Crabe (253) 383-1317 or Jeananne to learn how you can help build this ministry.

Two Scholarships Awarded From the Holle & Carol Plaehn Scholarship Fund!

To honor Pastor Holle and Carol Plaehn for their many years of faithful ministry, Peace Lutheran Church and Peace Community Center have established the Holle and Carol Plaehn Scholarship. Our goal is to help people better their lives through education and training. Contact Peace Community Center for applications and requirements. Recent awards go to: Joshua D - We are excited to be awarding Joshua a scholarship so he can purchase his knife set for culinary school as well as another cooking uniform. Johnny Sauceda – Johnny is currently working towards a master’s degree at Faith Seminary in Lakewood, in order that he might reach his goal of becoming a pastor. We are excited to award Johnny a scholarship towards one and a half quarters of tuition.

Church Council Update

The 2010 Church Council met for the first time January 19th. Will Roberts, Peace Custodian, will now also serve on the church staff as part-time Musician, leading the worship band Peace Rocks the first Sunday of each month. 2010 will be a visioning year for the Council. Council members will be reading the book “Living Lutheran” – which will be one of our guides for the year. Other visioning guides will be the Congregational Retreat on February 6th; a group will then take the raw data from this retreat and draft a revised mission statement, vision statement, and core values. The Council will have a retreat February 26-27 and will plan goals based on the mission, vision, and core values. The year promises to be eventful with looking ahead to the next 100 years. Please pray for and encourage all Council members. And don’t be shy about sharing your time and talents. Peace could not be this ‘light on the hill’ without all of you!

Haiti Relief

Give to the ELCA International Disaster Response. Gifts will go 100% for immediate relief and ongoing recovery in Haiti. Write a check to Peace Lutheran Church, designated “Haiti.” At the MLK event last Monday, almost $200 was collected for Haiti!! Praise God!

Interested in Baptism?

Interested in Baptism for yourself or a family member? Please speak with Pastor John.

Looking Ahead to Our 2010 Lenten Journey:

A 6 session inter-congregational group study and dialogue focused on personal, community, national, and global impacts of race in our lives. 6-8:30 pm on Thursdays, February 18, 25, March 4,11, 18 & 25. Sessions will alternate each week at the participating congregation locations. They are Miles Memorial CME Church. The Church of the Indian Fellowship, and Peace Lutheran. A light meal will be shared by host congregations at each meeting. Participants are expected to attend all 6 sessions to maximize the spiritual community building this Conversation can provide. Registration begins in January until the first session on February 18.

Job Search Class

Want to do a job search once a week? This is the class for you. You will receive job leads, find job search sites, and apply for jobs on-line. You must be 18-24 have a High School Diploma or GED and be job ready, which means having a completed resume. Email dismall@tacomagoodwill.org to sign-up (Space is Limited) Classes: Mondays, 2-3:30 pm.

Prayer Service on First Sundays

On the first Sunday of each month there will be a time for individual prayer for help and healing at the end of both Sunday worship services. Will you be part of the prayer team? Please contact Ami Schroeder at 223-7864.

Small Groups

Community Bible Study: Pastor John: 383-1317

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, @ church

Exercise Group: Nancy Burris-McIntyre: 507-4550

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-10 am, @ church

Gospel Choir:Claudia Turner: 846-8940

Saturdays 9-11 am at church

Topic to be determined: Judy Brockhoff: 572-4114

2^nd & 4^th Mondays, 6:30-8pm

Women's Bible Study: Ami Schroeder: 223-7864

2^nd and 4^th Mondays at 9:00 am @ Keri Anderson’s house

Women’s Bible Study: Erna Wick: 474-0248

2^nd Thursdays, 10:00 am, @ church

Women’s Bible Study: Carol Watson: 617-7103

2^nd and 4^th Thursdays, 6:30 pm, @ Watson’s

PRISM Weight Loss Group: Charissa Carroll: 472-2821, Mondays, 6 pm, @ Peace

Men’s Breakfast Fellowship: Paul Sevigny: 396-0177, 4^th Saturdays, 8-9:45am @ Sevigny’s, next is 2/20

Social Concerns, Justice: Craig Cogger: 848-3666

Care Package Team: Pat Ferguson: 627-1349

Newly Forming Adult Small Groups

The Food Group - We all need a balanced diet of all the food groups. Come share your love for Jesus with side dishes we cook together or order at area restaurants that welcome other palates and stretch our own! Please pray about facilitating this group!

Young Mothers' Quilting Group - There are a lot of moms struggling day-to-day with balancing so many things. Come quiet your mind with quilting, sharing, and inspiring words of scripture.

If you know how to quilt, please consider sharing your gift with moms who need to prepare quilts for their children this winter!

Grief Support Group - We all go through seasons of loss. Come and support each other with wisdom for coping and personal care. Please pray for a wise facilitator for this group and encourage them!

Job Search Group - Many of us could use a weekly shot of spiritual inspiration, encouragement, fresh ideas, and maybe even some accountability. Please pray for a facilitator!

Community Bible Study(also now called PoW! For Adults)

The community Bible study with Pastor John meets each Wednesday at 6:30 pm (Note time change) in the Conference Room and is open to all. We explore the upcoming Sunday’s scripture readings. Come grow in faith!!

Peace On Wednesday! (POW!)

Peace On Wednesday is an opportunity for the whole family to come out and learn more about God's word in community. Childcare is provided in our nursery.

• K@POW (Kids at Peace on Wednesdays) is for elementary school students led by Tyler Crabe and other volunteers (6:30 – 8 pm in Large classroom in basement).

• POW for youth (middle & high school) is led by Malcolm Carroll and volunteers (6 – 8 pm in the multipurpose room).

• POW for adults is the Community Bible Study led by Pastor John (upstairs Conference Room).

Job Postings

We keep a folder in the office of job openings, trainings, and job search resources as they come to us. Please check this out and take a copy of whatever interests you. Also, please send us job opening announcements that might open doors for others!

Will and Estate Planning

Have you considering putting Peace Lutheran Church and Peace Community Center in your will and estate plan? Questions? Peace has many resource people who can help you with this.

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