Peace Lutheran Church in the Hilltop

Parables

Are you interested in participating in a musical passion play? We are in need of actors, actresses, musicians, musical director, costume designer, set designer, technical director, stage manager, and technical crew for the production of Parables. If you want to be involved please contact Leslie Woldseth at (253) 531-4920.

4 Us "Illuminating Hope"

Four family friendly events, one life changing day! On Saturday, September 25, 2010 Ride, Run, and Walk with us at Point Defiance Park. For more information and to register for the event, please visit www.4us.org

Fill the Bowl

Washington independent hunger relief agencies will host a 24-hour food drive on Sept 17-18, 2010 at the Stadium Bowl in Tacoma, WA; in an effort to break the Guiness World Record for collecting the most pounds of donated food in a single location. Donations of non-perishable and non-expired food will be accepted. For more details please visit this site http://fillthestadiumbowl.blogspot.com

Hunger Walk of Pierce County

Join in the 30th Annual Associated Ministries Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Fort Steilacoom Park. Register, get pledge forms, donate or sign-up to volunteer at www.associatedministries.org. For more information please call 393-3056, ext. 139.

Clothing Closet @ Peace

You may know that Peace Lutheran Church has a clothing closet offered at the April and October Feeding Program. Right now we have an abundance of clothes, thanks to our generous members! If you would like to bring clothes for the October Feeding Program we request that you bring them in on mid-September. Thank you for your donations!

New City As Parish Intern

Peace has selected a new City As Parish intern to serve in children's ministry beginning September 1. Her name is Sau Sau Pritchard and we look forward to welcoming her to the Peace community and children's ministry team!

Community Soccer Fridays at 5 pm

Come play a pick-up game of soccer at Stanley field every Friday at 5! For more info, contact Lisa Manley at 572-0133.

Lawn Mowing

We really need your help to keep the grounds at Peace looking great! Please, if you are able to contribute time to mowing the lawn contact Celeste, 229-6907!

Tacoma Farmer’s Markets

Don’t miss out on the wonderful local food growing in the Northwest this season. Visit one of Tacoma’s Farmer’s Markets! Along with fresh produce vendors there are bakers, hot food vendors, musicians, fresh flowers, plant starts, and more, www.tacomafarmersmarket.com.

Proctor Market: N. 26^th & Proctor, 9 am-2 pm

Saturdays, Mar 27-Nov 20

Broadway Market: 9^th & Broadway 8:30 am-2 pm

Thursdays, May 20-Oct 14

6^th Ave Market: N. Pine & 6^th, 3:30 pm-7:30 pm

Tuesdays, June 1-Sept 28

South Tacoma Market: S. 56^th & Washington, 10 am-3pm, Sundays, opens June 20

Interested in Joining the Prayer Chain?

The Prayer Chain is a group of people committed to praying on a regular basis, lifting up to God the needs and thanksgivings of God’s people. All petitions are of a confidential nature and are kept only to members of the Prayer Chain, unless otherwise requested. To join, please call Corrinne Henderson, 759-6682.

PoW – Peace on Wednesdays: On Break for Summer

Did you know, every Wednesday evening there is an opportunity at Peace for people of all ages to grow in faith? It’s called Peace on Wednesday, and three groups meet: K@PoW (Kids at Peace on Wednesday) faith activities for elementary children, PoW faith activities for youth, and a Community Bible Study for adults. 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. All are welcome!

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)

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

· Bread for the World: Craig Cogger: 848-3666

· College Care Package Team: Pat Ferguson: 627-1349

· Community Bible Study: Pastor John: 383-1317

Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, at church

· Cooking Group: Pat Ferguson, 627-1349 & Nancy Heavey, 752-8450

· Exercise Group: Nancy Burris-McIntyre: 683-2989

Monday, Wednesday, Friday, at church

· Families of the Incarcerated Support Group: Teresa Jackson:

212-1040, 2^nd Tuesdays. 6:30 pm, at church

· Gospel Choir: Claudia Turner: 846-8940

Saturdays 9-11 am, at church

· Men’s Breakfast Fellowship: Paul Sevigny: 396-0177

· 4^th Saturdays, 8-9:45am, at Sevigny’s, next dates are 7/24 & 8/28

· PRISM Weight Loss Group: Charissa Carroll: 472-2821

Mondays, 6 pm, at church

· Book Study Here and Now by Henri Nouwen: Judy Brockhoff: 572-4114, 2^nd & 4^th Mondays, 6:30-8 pm

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

2^nd and 4^th Fridays at 9 am, at Keri Anderson’s house

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

2^nd Thursdays, 10 am, at church

Community Bible Study(also now called PoW! For Adults): On Break for Summer

The community Bible study with Pastor John meets each Wednesday at 6:15 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!!

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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