Tidings of Peace

The Official Newsletter of Peace United Methodist Church5520 Ravenna Ave. N.E.; Louisville, Ohio 44641

Pastor: Rev. Douglas Beggs Phone: 330-875-5496E-Mail: peaceunited@sbcglobal.net Website: peace5520.comSunday School - 9:30 AM Sunday Worship / Kids Club - 10:30 AM

January \ February 2018

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Ladies of Peace

The Ladies of Peace continue to send financial support to Carlos in Paraguay. The Ladies also continue their support efforts for Indian River. The 2018 calendars are ready!

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Thanksgiving Dinner Report

The Community Thanksgiving Dinner was a success! Thanks to the efforts of all volunteers, we served 117 total people. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the dinner, from those who donated pies to deliveries to working at the church! Everyone’s donations of food and time helped make a special day for 117 people! Thank you to Route 62 Wal-Mart for their donation of $50.00 gift card which helped buy two turkeys and all the fixings!

Betty Malcolm would like to thank chefs, bakers, and servers for a very tasty meal. Betty was touched to have a home cooked treat!

Vacation Bible School

The Vacation Bible School was on December 9th. We had a total of 15 children.  As you know we did the 12 Symbols of Christmas. The volunteers that helped in sharing stories and activities were:  Lori Switzer - tree and ornament, Sheri Cline - cookies, Gene Kandel- wreath, Debbie Lindner- bell, Kim Miller- presents, Sonia Zetzer- bows, Jerry McEowen- holly, Michele McWilliams-candle, Faye Switzer and MaKenna McWilliams- angel, Denny Brown- candy cane, and Pastor Doug, Madison, Jordan, and Caleb Beggs-

star. Norene McEowen and Dylan Switzer- games.  Kris and Kathy Brown had activities for the pre- schoolers. Other volunteers that helped were: Delores Andrews, Kathy Greening, Sherrie Reed, Arlene Brown, Kay Singer, Dorothy Peterman, Laura and Chloe Vernon, and Jerold Cline. We hope we haven’t forgotten anyone! Thank you to all who volunteered their time to make that a special day for the kids!!!

Finance Report:

General Fund:Balance as of 10/1: $1,223.55October Income: $6,884.20October Expenses: $6,026.18Balance as of 10/31: $2,081.57

Projects:Balance as of 10/1: $33,805.60October Income: $1,592.57October Expenses: $273.45Balance as of 10/31: $35,124.72

3Birthdays and Anniversaries:

1/4 Ellie Cooper1/6 Karen Saeger1/8 Ava Lindner

1/11 Mike Sterling1/15 Madison Beggs1/17 Dave Parsons1/19 Allen Kemp1/21 Jonathan Butera1/22 Ron Greening1/24 Jordan Beggs

2/5 Ralph Dunn2/12 Danny Butera2/12 Gene Kandel

2/13 Elsie Kiko2/14 Betty Malcolm2/15 Joe Kerr2/19 Caleb Beggs2/19 Allan & Jean Teter2/24 Jackie Bateman

Do we have your birthday / anniversary on our records? Let the church office know so that we may celebrate your special day!

Emmaus News:

Faith UMC300 Ninth Street NWCanton, OH 44720

Walk 94Men's: April12-15, 2018(No applications will be accepted after 3/29)

Women's: April 19-22, 2018(No applications will be accepted after 4/5)

January gathering is on January 20th, 2018, from 3pm-9pm. February gathering is on February 17th, 2018, from 6pm-9pm.

A worship that surrenders everything at the feet of God will lead to spiritual transformation

Collection Connection:

Please support these year-round collection drives:

We are collecting magazines (up to 3 months old) for the residents of Green Meadows. The drop-off box is located next to the Project Mark Ministries table.

The Missions Committee is collecting Box Tops For Education and Campbell Soup Labels. They are also collecting old eyeglasses. These items may be dropped off anytime at the Missions table in the Narthex.

Drop off your aluminum cans in support of our Kids Club. The collection box is located just outside the Fellowship Hall. As you are dropping off the cans, consider removing the pull tabs and leave them at the Missions table; the tabs will be recycled and the money will go to the Ohio School for the Deaf, located in Columbus. Thank you!

Let us recycle your empty printer ink and copier toner cartridges. All cartridges will be turned in at Staples for store credit for future office supply purchases. The cartridges can be dropped off at anytime at the Project Mark Ministries table.

The Kairos Prison Ministry is in need of unused greeting cards for all occasions. Kairos is also accepting copies of “Our Daily Bread”, “The Upper Room” and other devotionals. A collection box is available at the Project Mark Ministries table.

Church Directory Update:Revisions to our current directory:

Elizabeth J. Malcolm7187 St. Francis St. NERoom 107ALouisville, OH 44641Phone: 330 878-2476<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><

4Directions to Our Father’s House

Make a right turn onto Believer’s Blvd.

Keep straight and go through the green light which is Jesus Christ.

After the light, you must turn onto the Bridge of Faith, which is over troubled water.

When you get off the bridge, make a right turn and keep straight. You are on the King’s Highway—Heaven Bound.

Keep going for three miles, one for the Father, one for the Son, and one for the Holy Ghost.

The next exit is Grace Blvd.

At the next intersection, make a right turn onto Gospel Lane.

Keep straight and at the next intersection, make a right turn onto Prayer Road. As you go on your way, yield not to the traffic on Temptation Avenue. Also, avoid Sin Street because it is a dead end.

Pass up Envy Drive, Hate Avenue, Hypocrisy Street, Gossiping Lane, and Backbiting Blvd.

However, you have to go down Long Suffering Lane, Persecution Blvd, plus Trials and Tribulation Avenue.

But that’s all right because Victory Street is straight ahead.

Send these directions to your friends so they will not get Lost.

In mountain top experiences we find that God is near and life is good.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you

Colossians 3:13

Love For Leighton:

Please continue to pray for Ben, Kara and Leighton Meister for strength and comfort as Leighton battles Infantile Batten Disease. Pray for research and awareness towards a cure to this disease.There are ways you can support the fight:

Support “Love For Leighton” by making a donation and receive a special support bracelet created by Lori Switzer. Contact Lori about getting your bracelet.

Show your support by buying a “Love For Leighton” shirt. Various styles and sizes are available. Order forms are at the Project Mark Ministries table.

Go to our website, peace5520.com, for links to the Batten Disease Support and Research website, as well as the “Love For Leighton” Facebook page.

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