Advent Worship This Sunday: People tend to feel a lot of pressure this time of year. We want our houses to look good for out-of-town guests. We want to impress people with the thoughtfulness of our gifts. What a welcome relief, therefore, to hear what is required to meet the Lord: only repentance. What is repentance? Why is it so important? Join us for Advent Worship at 10:00 AM at the Phi Delta Kappa Hall located at 11311 Phi Delt Way, Odessa, 33556. Children’s Sunday School and Adult Bible Study are offered as well.
CHRISTMAS 2021 SCHEDULE
December 24, 25, 26
Come hear about the child who lived for us, died for us, and rose from the dead for us. God sent his son into the world to bring peace and joy meant for you. Our Christmas worship will feature children proclaiming the message of Christmas, favorite Christmas carols and worship of the child who came to save us. Make plans to join us. Take an invitation card with you and invite a neighbor or friend.
A Life of Hospitality
Christmas 2021
- Sunday, Nov. 29 – Wednesday, Dec 8: Help count and stack postcards into bundles of 100 (from your home) to be mailed to the community. Talk with pastor to get a box of postcards
- Friday, Dec 3, (10 AM – Noon): Help assemble baggies with invitations to New Movers
- Monday, Dec. 6 & Monday, Dec. 13 – 4:30 PM: We will canvass within our community, inviting our neighbors to Christmas Worship. Meet at the Longleaf Office at 4:15 pm.
- Monday, Dec. 27 – Thursday, Dec. 30: Follow up with Christmas Visitors inviting them to return or learn more about Jesus their Savior. Speak with Howard Hunt or Pastor Schwartz if you’d like to help.
Fruits of Faith
Worship Attendance 11/21: 59
Worship Attendance 11/28: 57
Cumulative gifts given in October 2021: $13,253
Budgetary funds needed for October 2021: $14,897
Cumulative gifts given in November 2021: $11,480
Budgetary funds needed for November 2021: $14,897
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Gifts Needed to Furnish Peace for the Future $63,000
Total cong. Commitment to date: $26,260
Total gifts and pledges received to date: $26,160
Thank Offerings: The Bible says, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops.” –Proverbs 3:9. God wants us to give of our first and the best of the resources he provides for us.
- Set up a one-time gift or reoccurring gift at our website, click here
- Donate via text, send the dollar amount you wish to give to 888-314-2975 (Example: $40)
- Send an offering envelope/check via mail to: Peace Lutheran Church, 3030 Starkey Blvd (Suite 227), Trinity, FL 34655
Teen Ski Weekend
February 4-6, 2022
This event has been growing in popularity for youth in our district over the last few years. It provides youth from our churches an opportunity to get together outside the summer months and Camp South. Youth have the option of snowboarding, skiing, or tubing/sledding at the mountain top activities center in Ober Gatlinburg, TN. In addition, they will take part in other winter games and activities, devotions, a scavenger hunt, and a special worship service on Sunday morning. I would be glad to help arrange transportation and attend (There is the option of flying, there are flight options into Asheville, NC and Great Smoky Mtns National Park near Ober, TN). Parents are welcome to attend and participate as a chaperone.
Here are more details:
- Dates: Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 6
- Cost: $195 Tubers/Sledding, $215 Skiers and Snowboarders – this price includes lodging at the ski mountain, all activities, a t-shirt and three meals Saturday and breakfast on Sunday and a pizza lunch on Sunday after church. (The price also includes a beginner lesson for skiers and snowboarders)
- Schedule: includes activities Friday evening through Sunday morning. Saturday is a day of skiing, tubing or snowboarding.
- Ages: 11-18
- Here is a webpage with more info and a registration link: https://southatlanticyouth.com/ski-weekend. Let me know if you have any questions or would like to attend.
-Pastor Schwartz
CALENDAR
SUN. Dec. 5
10:00 am Worship @ Phi Delta Kappa
11:00 am Coffee, Snacks, Fellowship & Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am Adult Bible Study
5:29 pm Youth Confirmation Resumes @ Longleaf Office
WEDNESDAY
1:30 pm Ecclesiastes Wednesday Bible Study Online
6:00 pm CAP – Final Class
7:30 pm People Close to God (Membership Class)
SUN. Dec. 12
10:00 am Worship @ Phi Delta Kappa
11:09 am Adult Bible Study
5:29 pm Youth Confirmation Class @ Pastor’s Home
Reminder of Worship Guidelines
Our current guidelines for gathering are in place for public worship:
- We ask that those who are sick or have been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 10 days not gather for worship at this time. Online services will continue to be made available.
- Offering plates and guest registers will not be passed. You can place your offering in the basket provided on your way in or out of worship. We encourage setting up giving online or by text.