February 2012 - Detailed Calendar
January 2012 - Detailed Calendar
Come Share the Spirit - Join us for a diverse lineup of programs for 2011-2012. Mark your calendar, so you don’t miss any of the delicious dinners or dynamic speakers! 5:30 PM Fellowship Dinner: $4 per person or $10 per family. Attendees may also sign up to help with decorations or table setting, provide salad or dessert, or assist with clean-up. Hot entrée & beverages are provided.
*Wed., Jan. 18, 2012 – 6:30 PM Program – Step into a world silent to yourselves and worship the Lord with your hands. Lin Marie Haas shares her journey of ministry to deaf and hard of hearing individuals as she offers insight into the deaf world, signs inspiring worship songs, and teaches her audience a few interactive signs to praise the Lord with your hands. Her performance is spirit-led!
Thursday Afternoon Bible Study - The next session of Bible Study began January 5th. We are continuing our study of “Uppity Women of the Bible” with the Old Testament book Esther. Come and share your views and thoughts. I guarantee there will be some very interesting discussions. This is a six week series: January 5, 12, 19, 26 and February 2 and 9.
Annual Bazaar - The Women At Peace held their Annual Bazaar on Saturday, November 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. We urged everyone to contribute something, if possible–craft items, baked goods (breads and pies are always popular items), homemade snacks or cash. The popular Granny’s Attic included things such as old jewelry, dishes, books, toys, games, craft materials, plants, etc. The Bazaar also included a café with sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
Annual Congregational Meeting - October 23rd, 2011.
High School Youth Movie Nights - To Be Announced in the Youth Room.
13th Annual Peace Church Pignic - First Sunday of August
Area residents were invited to attend Peace United Church of Christ’s 13th Annual PIGNIC pig roast and chicken dinner on Sunday, August 7, 2010 at Kewaskum Kiwanis Park. The event began at 8:30 a.m. with welcome time and social fellowship. A 9:30 a.m. community worship service, led by Rev. J. Eric Kirkegaard, followed in the park pavilion. Special music was offered by children who attended Vacation Bible School. Pre-worship music was provided by Cheri Hron, Betty Graff and Dr. Greg Ogi.
The Kewaskum Big Band performed a live concert of all new show tunes from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Under the direction of Howard Schneider, the band offered music from some of our favorite dance bands of the swing era.
The dinner, complete with potato salad, fruit salad, vegetable, and beverage, was served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Carry outs were available and tickets were sold on the day of the event. Dinner tickets were $8 for adults, $5 for children 4-10 years old, and free for children under 4 years old. Advanced tickets are always recommended and are available from the church office at 262-626-4011. A dessert booth serves delicious, home-made specialties.
An inflatable bounce house was offered free of charge for the children. Kids could also create stepping-stones, or join in the games of Soccer Kick, Tic-Tac-Toss, Big Foot Race & other favorite games. Other entertainment surprises were be offered throughout the day. (In case of rain, the PIGNIC will be held in the Kewaskum Middle School.)
Every member of the family will find something of interest in over 50 bucket raffles, featuring sports, dining, jewelry, home and garden, music, pet care, entertainment packages, etc. Gift cards from local businesses are also included. Chances are $1 each or 25 for $20.
A favorite raffle this year was a sturdily hand-crafted and beautifully hand-painted tugboat playhouse. Tickets for this item were $5 each or 5 for $20 and are available at Peace Church, Gateway Café, Ogi Vet Clinic or Van Ess Dental office. Playhouse delivery to the winner was also included within 30 miles of Kewaskum. You did not have to be present to win.
Vacation Bible School August 1-5, 2011 – ages 3-10
"Pandamania" Where God is Wild About You!
Join us at Peace UCC for Vacation Bible School from 8:30am-11:30am. To register, call the office at 262-626-4011 or email office@peaceucc.org.
High School Youth Canada Canoe Trip July 18-24, 2011
We have set up another exciting Canada Canoe Christian youth retreat to Atikokan Ontario. The dates have been locked in. We have a sign up sheet located on the bulletin board at the parking lot entrance.
Habitat for Humanity Trip:
High School Youth – June 12-17, 2011
Adult Habitat Trip – July 9-15, 2011
Each year we are given many different opportunities to share in God’s ministry with our hands and hearts. For many of us working with Habitat is one of the highlights of our year. It always feels so good to live our faith, to help someone, to accomplish something lasting and meaningful, and to share in great fellowship, worship, and study with some really terrific people.
For more information or to sign up for any of these events, please call the office at 262-626-4011 or send us an email!