Peace Church Weekly Newsletter
November 15, 2020
WORSHIP
This Sunday:
Join us this Sunday as Pastor Marty continues his Stronger Together series with the message , "Pray Without Ceasing".

3rd Grade Bibles
On Sunday, November 15 during the 10:30 am service, we will be blessing our 3rd Graders as they receive their Bibles from Peace. These Bibles will ideally last them through Confirmation and throughout their lives. Join us for this special celebration!

Online Worship This Sunday
8:30 am and 10:30 am
This Sunday
Join us on Facebook at 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday for a live stream of the service. The service will continue to be available throughout the week on Facebook. Click the following link: 

A recorded version of our 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday Services will also be available Sunday on our website. Click the following link: 

Worship Folder
We have attached the worship folder for our service this Sunday to facilitate our off-site worship. You may access a PDF of the worship folder below: 



Peace Pie Share & Food Drive Sunday, November 22
Stop by curbside for a piece of pie! Our tradition of enjoying pie together as a church family will look a little bit different this year. 
We are unable to host a pie social after our Thanksgiving service, but have no fear - pie will be served here!
Stop by Sunday, November 22 from 11:30 am to 2 pm for some curbside fun and giving!
When you drive up curbside - we will give you a piece of pumpkin pie for each member of your family to take home and enjoy! Also, we have a special "We are grateful for you!" gift for each adult and child to take with you, too! When you stop by, feel free to bring along some canned and/or box goods to donate to our food drive which is taking place during the whole month of November. 
For more information, contact Katherine Richards (katherine@peacehome.org).
We hope to see everyone there!
Lessons and Carols Service Sunday, December 6
Lessons & Carols! 
Join us Sunday morning December 6 for a service of God’s Word and wonderful music. Each of the prophecies and Gospel readings will be followed by wonderful musical responses. We will sing some of our favorite carols and hear some powerful anthems from our Peace virtual choir! The services be live streamed and also recorded. Don’t forget to share this event on Facebook!
ADULT MINISTRY
Pastor's Study
Pastor Marty is walking us through the Book of Revelation this fall. His videos may be accessed by clicking on the link below: https://www.peacehome.org/bible-studies/

Check Peace's website each week at your convenience to download and watch a recorded video of this study. Feel free to email questions, reflections, and thoughts to Pastor Marty as you study along. Email marty@peacehome.org.
The Path
Join your Family of Peace as we read the Bible together in 2020. A guided reading plan is available now through the rest of the year. Click here to download.
Portals Of Prayer
Because of the pandemic, many of you have been unable to pick up a copy of the
Portals of Prayer devotional booklet for October through December. If you would like a copy mailed to you, please contact the Church Office (630.627.1101) or email office@peacehome.org. Let us know which size you want…small, medium, or large-print and a copy will be sent to you.
Women's Ministry
Women's "Virtual" Christmas Tea & Social
Enjoy some Christmas cheer together with other women this season! This event will be uplifting and fun as we gather together "virtually". Choose the date/time that best works for you: 
Sunday, December 13 at 3 pm or Wednesday, December 16 at 1 pm. 
When you sign up, you will receive a party box with all kinds of goodies to use during our event. 
Bring your favorite tea cup or festive mug along. We will have a special devotion given by Janice Brauer and some activities to make our time together festive! Feel free to invite a friend to join in the virtual fun! RSVP today or before December 9.

The Women's Evening Bible Study (WEBS) meets together virtually via Zoom each Tuesday evening at 7 pm. To register to receive Zoom meeting links, please email Kerby Kerber at kksings1@sbcglobal.net.
Our JoyBreak Women’s Bible Study Group is studying the Book of Hebrews this fall. We meet Wednesdays from
9:30-10:45 am through November 25. Our online format provides videos and study guides each week. For more information, please contact Katherine Richards: katherine@peacehome.org.
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRY
Sunday School
(Preschool thru 5th Grade)

Sunday School is offered virtually this year. Our new offering is called Together Time With Jesus.
A pre-recorded video of Sunday school will be available each week that you can play anytime that works for you and your family. You can even watch it more than once! A new weekly video will be available each Sunday morning at 9:30 am. This video will be 20-25 minutes and will have a Bible Story, music, and activity ideas.

The link for this video is available on our website.
MS Youth Sunday School

Middle School Sunday School is held virtually via Zoom Meeting every Sunday at 1:30 pm.
This is a great way for our youth to connect and interact with each other in a fun way and also get into God's Word on a weekly basis.

Please contact Andrew Crist (acrist@peacehome.org) to receive a link to participate.

MS Youth
Friday Fun Nights

During the school year, we plan monthly Friday Fun Nights with our 6th, 7th, & 8th Graders.





 
HS Bible Study

Bible Study for High School Youth is held via Zoom every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 6 to 8 pm.
To register to receive Zoom Meeting links, please email Andrew Crist at acrist@peacehome.org.
We need HS Youth's name, email, and cell phone number.

HS Youth Nights

High School Youth Nights will be held in-person every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month from
6 to 8 pm. We will meet outside, wear masks, & follow social distancing guidelines while the weather is nice. Youth should bring a lawn chair to sit in.
Feel free to invite friends.

Upcoming Youth Events

High School Youth Group
Bonfire at Peace High School Bonfire at Peace on Sunday, November 22 from 6-8 PM  We will be enjoying the warmth of a bonfire and the joy of each other. Join us for an evening of activities and a devotion! Face mask/covering required and social distancing will take place. Feel free to invite a friend!
Please RSVP to Andrew to attend: acrist@peacehome.org.

Middle School Youth Group
Outdoor Movie Night at Peace on Friday, November 20 from 6-8 PM
Join us for movie bingo while we watch a movie together! Please bring a lawn chair and a jacket and/or blankets. It will probably be chilly!  Face mask/covering required and social distancing will take place. Please RSVP to Andrew to attend: acrist@peacehome.org.
LIVE THE LOVE - MISSIONS & SERVING OPPORTUNITIES
Live the Love - November
This month we are highlighting Loaves & Fishes in Naperville.  
Loaves & Fishes Community provides a food pantry and other educational services for the community. Last year, Loaves & Fishes provided food and support to 19,800 individuals or 5,776 families. They work closely with the community and churches to create a future where struggling families have access to the resources they need to help them overcome barriers, improve their lives and become self-sufficient. You may learn more about Loaves & Fishes by visiting their website at www.loaves-fishes.org.

We will be collecting canned and dry-goods/boxed food items during the month of November. Please no refrigerated items. Please check expiration dates on donated items. 
Please drop your donation off on Sunday Mornings or during the week Tuesday through Thursday between the hours of 9:30 am and 3:00 pm. We are more than happy to provide a curbside pick-up if needed. On Sunday, November 22 from 11:30 am to 2 pm, you may drop your items off curbside at Peace and receive some pumpkin pie and a "We are grateful for you" gift! 
Christmas Care and Share
Christmas Care & Share is underway!  Please consider adopting an under-resourced family or individual by purchasing gifts for them. If interested, email Lori Brown (illori@prodigy.net) with the number of individuals you would like to adopt (spend approximately $40 per person). In return, you will receive an
email containing a list of gift suggestions provided by the family for clothing, toys and miscellaneous items. 
All gifts are to be returned to Peace by December 6.

If you would like to support Care & Share but are unable to purchase gifts, consider making a financial contribution to Care & Share by:

Thank you in advance for supporting Care & Share. Our families appreciate all we do for them! Questions may be addressed to Lori at 630-965-2726.