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August 18, 2019
 
 
Back-to-School Blessing for All Students!
This Sunday August 18

We want to celebrate the start of school with all preschool through high school students by sharing a special blessing during our worship services.

Students and their families are invited to join us on Sunday, August 18 at either the 8:30 am or 10:30 am service.  

Students will be invited to come up front to receive a special blessing from Pastor Marty.  We will have a small gift for all students to encourage them on their upcoming school year.  No pre-registration is necessary. Feel free to invite students who might be neighbors or family members.  We want to help everyone start their school year with joy in the Lord!
Nursery Help Needed
Nursery help is needed during the worship services, especially the 10:30 am service. This is a paid position.
If interested, please contact Michelle Bell:  [email protected] or Katherine Richards: [email protected]
Info Meeting August 25 in Lobby
Join us for an informational meeting about the upcoming Honduras Mission Trip on Sunday, August 25 at 9:30 in the Lobby. Especially for anyone who has never gone before, this is your chance to get information and ask any questions about the January 18-25, 2020 Honduras trip
Call Fred or Mary Steinbach  630.530.5968 or
Tom Brauer  312.550.0805.
WGO 2020 Ranch Team Mission Trip
Our World Gospel Outreach  2020 Ranch Team Mission Trip will be held  January 25, 2020 to February 1, 2020.
Please contact Karen Mitchell if you are interested in checking out this opportunity!  [email protected] or 
630.212.8347.
HS Youth Ice Cream Social - August 25
All High School Youth and their parents are invited to an ice cream social on Sunday, August 25 from 6 to 8 pm!  We will be sharing information on all the events that will be coming up this year for youth nights, serving events, retreats, AND Workcamp 2020!  We will reveal where our next Workcamp destination will be in July 2020!  This is a great evening to connect with other youth and parents and to learn more about the great plans that are coming up in the months to come!
For more information, contact Andrew Crist, Director of Children & Youth Ministry at [email protected].
Women's Retreat 2019

Women's Retreat 2019 - "Going Beyond Live with Priscilla Shirer" at UIC Pavilion Chicago.
Women of all ages are invited for a one-day workshop right here in Chicago. We are changing things up this year and staying local.  Come hear Priscilla Shirer share God's Word and its powerful application to our lives!  We'll also share in some amazing worship with Anthony Evans!  Both Priscilla and Anthony are children of Pastor Tony Evans who often preaches on Moody Radio.
Event will be held on Saturday, November 2.
Cost is $60 per person (non-refundable) which is a discount-priced ticket.  All participants have the option to pre-order a lunch for an additional $15. Workshop held from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Transportation will be provided from Peace (depart at 7 AM) to the UIC Pavilion and back (arrive home at 4:30 pm).  
To register, please click on the link below or registration forms may be found in the Lobby.  Please place registration money in Katherine Richards' mailbox. Registration is complete upon receipt of payment.  Registration deadline is September 10.  Invite friends to join us!  For more information, contact Katherine Richards at [email protected] or (630-627-1101).

Register Now For Confirmation 2019-2020
A new year of Confirmation instruction begins on Tuesday evening, September 3 at 7:15 pm with a mandatory parent and child orientation. Register your child by calling the Church Office (630.627.1101) or by using the link below.  Questions?  Contact Pastor Hufford at  [email protected] or at 630.290.9773.

Love Your Neighbor Day September 28


5th Annual
Love Your Neighbor Day
Saturday, September 28, 2019




Volunteers from Christian Church of Villa Park, St. John's Lutheran, other area churches, and the community at large will be devoting a day to helping their neighbors. 

Work may include:
Small painting jobs
Step/Porch Repair
Gutter Cleaning/Repair
Window/Door Repair/Install
Debris Removal
Yard Clean Up
Smoke Detector Install

Love Your Neighbor Day Funds will cover cost of materials if you are not financially able to cover the cost. 

To volunteer to serve, contact  [email protected] or  call 630.833.7262. 



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Connect. Grow. Serve.

Worship with your Family of Peace

Sunday
8:30 am & 10:30 am
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Path 2019
 
Join your Family of Peace as we read the 
Bible in 2019.
The Path: 
" Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men."
~Colossians 3:23