You’ve heard the phrase “you don’t know what a person is going through

until you’ve walked in their shoes”. What if a person has no shoes? On

October 27 we are going to ask our church family to learn what it

means to walk in the shoes of someone who doesn’t have any. We are asking

everyone to bring a pair of new or gently used shoes to donate to the close to one-

billion people in our world who walk without shoes every day. We will encourage

everyone, who is able, to leave their shoes at the church that morning and go home

barefoot. We will literally walk in the shoes of those who have none. Not only will

this raise awareness in us about the deep poverty issues that are prevalent in our

world today, it will give us a sense of what one-billion people face each day. For

those who are unable to go barefoot, we will ask that you bring a second pair of shoes

to donate. Some people may ransack their closets and have multiple pairs of shoes to

donate. No matter if it’s one pair or 10 pair every shoe makes a difference.

Also, on October 27 we will have the incredible opportunity to meet the leader of

Cuban Connection Ministries, the ministry our church partners with in Cuba. Willie

Santiago will be in the States and share with us for a few moments in the morning

service the needs, ministry and revival that is happening in Cuba. You will be amazed

at what the Holy Spirit is doing, and the difference Peace Church is making.

So, join us on October 27, to not only hear the difference Peace Church is making

around the world, but also for an experience that you will remember for the rest of

your life. The day you walked in the shoes of someone who had none!

In Christ,

Bill

October 2013

IN MINISTRY WITH YOU...

Senior Pastor Bill Lyle bill@peaceumc.org

Care Pastor Barb Parrot care@peaceumc.org

Resident Pastor Joe Barker revjbarker@icloud.com

Business Administrator Judy Reed business@peaceumc.org

Communications Secretary Annette Lyle annette@peaceumc.org

Discipleship Assistant Andrea McDonough membership@peaceumc.org

Worship Assistant Valerie Grace-Engell

vgrace123@hotmail.com Adult Discipleship Coordinator Al Campbell alcampbell74@hotmail.com Children’s Coordinator

Michelle Sue Anderson peaceumckids@gmail.com

Youth Coordinator Jeff Kincaid youth@peaceumc.org

Volunteer Records Choir Coordinator

Carol Smith Site Team

Marvin Huhn Mike Conklin Nellie Dobbins Dave Busack Brian Jones

Peace Preschool Director Jill Kilgore

Preschool Staff Stacey Vansant Angel Beller Nancy Ross Shannon Stivison Cindy Kerr Phyllis Riggs

Parents Day Out Director Janet Thiede

PDO Staff Kelley Landenberger

COUNSELOR Elaine Sturtz ejsturtz7@gmail.com 614-406-9544

235 Diley Road North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 * 614-837-3732 * www.peaceumc.org

Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

An Experience of a Lifetime!

Peace Preschool is a part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. To help out, register your Kroger Plus Card online at www.krogercommunityrewards.com and enter our non-profit organization number #81565 when asked. Funds from this program help with classroom items and provide scholarships as needed. Thanks for being a PUMPS Pal!

HEAVENLY STITCHERS

We make prayer quilts which are given to those who are in need of special prayers. If you know of someone who needs the comfort of a prayer quilt, please call Elie Berry, 614-920-1054.

If you can sew, iron, or cut, please join us on Thursday, October 17, at 1:00 p.m. in room 16 at the church. All levels of seamstress’ are welcome!

LYDIA CIRCLE

The Lydia Circle will meet at the church on October 14 at 1:00 p.m. Anna Ruth Runyan will be hostess and Ruth Plaugher will have devotions. We are to bring toothpaste for the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes and we will fill the shoeboxes during this meeting.

LUNCH BUNCH

Lunch Bunch will meet at Iron Chef on Rt. 256, at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 21. Call Janet Price, 740-927-0690, if you need a ride.

OPEN SHELTER NEEDS

This month we will serve on October 29. (Please note change of date.) Each month Peace Church provides 50 dozen cookies (bought or homemade) to the Open Shelter, as well as a nutritious meal. Please bring your donated cookies on Sunday, October 27, for the Open Shelter meal. Your contributions are greatly appreciated! Leave your cookies in the church kitchen, marked well for Open Shelter.

PEACE G.A.L.S.

(God’s Affirming Ladies in Service)

GAL’S BRUNCH - October 5

Come join us at GALS! If you are a woman attending Peace, you are a GAL! We meet the first Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in the Hospitality Hall. No need for a reservation, just show up! Childcare is provided.

SAVE THE DATE! Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Packing Party on Friday, November 8!

CRAFT/PROJECT Night, October 11, 7:00 p.m. Bring your craft and projects to work on with the other ladies. Bring along a snack or dessert to share and enjoy some fellowship and fun. Any questions can be answered by Tina Sims, 614-634-8629.

Baptism is an outward expression of our personal

commitment to Jesus Christ. We offer baptism for infants, children, youth and adults, each month at the service of your choice. To schedule a baptism, or for more information, call Val at the church office, 614-837-3732.

Church, its mission, and how to get connected? Join us for Pizza with the Pastor, a time to get to know Pastor Bill and have your questions about Peace Church answered. We are now taking reservations for Sunday, October 20, at 12:00 p.m. (Note the date change from October 27.) Call the church office, 614-837-3732, to RSVP.

“THUMBS UP” to you for helping our Peace Helping Hands Medical Equipment Ministry! If you have breast prosthesis that you no

longer need, please mail them to Stephanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center, Hope’s Boutique, 1145 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43212. Want to get involved in a heartwarming ministry? Join your hands with others by volunteering to help deliver and pick up equipment and/or scrub equipment. Contact Linda Hottle, 614-937-7880 or email at lindahottle@sbcglobal.net.

Are you new to Peace church? Or have you been attending here for some time and want to learn more about Peace Church,

PRESCHOOL NEWS

It’s time for the GALS’s 10th annual pie sale. We make and freeze the pies so you can enjoy the smell of the baking pies in your homes. You can pre-order Apple, Cherry, Peach, and Pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving on Sunday, October 20, 27, and November 3 at the ministry counter. The cost is $10 per pie. Pies will be distributed on Sunday, November 24. Check out the Pie Supplies Needed display by the Ministry Information Center to see supplies still needed. Pumpkin pie supplies are needed now to begin preparing the pumpkin pies before the pie making days in November. Please try to have pumpkin ingredients to church by October 6. Libby’s Pumpkin (100% pure) and Carnation or Kroger evaporated milk are the brands needed. The rest of the supplies are needed by October 27. Sugar and Gold Medal flour can be purchased in 5 or 10 # bags. Crisco can be purchased in 3 or 6 # cans. Monetary donations are accepted to purchase fruit. Turn in donations to the church office or contact Laura Powers, 837-2458 or laura13powers@gmail.com. Help is needed on Saturday, November 16 at 9 a.m. and on Tuesday, November 19 at 9 a.m. We need help to prepare crusts, peel apples and assemble the fruit pies. If you make pie dough regularly and can help with rolling the pie dough, please contact Laura. Come join other women of the church for a day of fellowship, working together, for the purpose of making pies for our church friends, as well as helping fund the GAL’s mission projects.

OCTOBER GATHERING All seniors are invited for a Light Lunch in Hospitality Hall at Noon on Tuesday, October 8. The light lunch will be sub sandwiches, cole slaw & dessert. The program will be Japanese Memorabilia presented by Barbara Black. RSVP on the count-me-in found in Sunday’s bulletin. All are welcome! NOVEMBER LIGHT LUNCH Light Lunch of Lasagna, Garlic Bread, salad, & dessert will be Tuesday, November 12 at noon in Hospitality Hall. Maureta Ott will share her research about “Pills, Pills, Pills” - how to dispose of outdated and unused medicines.

Our Heartfelt Sympathy to:

Marilyn & Larry Kaufman, at the death of Marilyn’s son, Andy Miller, September 5.

Annette, Bill, Sarah & Rachel Lyle, at the death of Annette’s mother, Joyce Stratton, September 6.

Samantha & Joe Babcock and family, at the death of Samantha’s father, Richard Barrows, September 10.

Rob Hartsell, at the death of his mother, Violet Mullins, age 100, September 14, 2013.

Pam, Dale, Eric, & Seth Justice, at the death of Pam's father, Roy Evans, September 13.

VITAL STATISTICS for July

Monthly Year to date

Attendance (Average)

486 505

General Fund (Day to Day Operations)

$49,843.88 $450,563.83

Building Fund (Mortgage Payment)

$10,670.00 $98,389.81

General Fund Budget for 2013: $575,670.00 Building Fund monthly mortgage payment: $15,000.00

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, in the Prayer Room (room 8), you can have your blood pressure taken. Blood pressures will be taken on October 20, between services ~ 10:15 - 10:45 a.m.

FLU SHOTS Peace Church will once again be offering flu shots on Sunday, October 13, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. The cost is $30 (free for Medicare). Pneumonia shots are $95. Sign up at the

Ministry Information Center beginning in October.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

THANKSGIVING PIES

worry is falling short on faith

Impatience is falling short on kindness

the critical spirit falls short on love.

Max Lucado

Stop by & visit

Be the hands and feet of Christ – send a note of encouragement or stop by and visit.

Amber Park ~ Mary Ann Casey, Chuck Clegg, Dick & Jean Elzey, Lou Engell, Russell England, Esther Goldsberry, Marilyn Kronk, Shag Ulen, Neal & Marvene Weaver, Dick & Jeannine Winter

Kensington Place ~ Clara Parker

Kindred ~ Frank Ayres, Howard Milnor, Florence Nicodemus

Pataskala Oaks ~ Kathleen Barrett

Tuscany Gardens ~ Roberta Schaffner

Wesley Ridge ~ Sue Bowen, Jane Mead, Mary Lou White

Thank you’s….

Festival of Sharing School Bags: Thank you to everyone who, in any way, helped with the school kits… those who donated fabric for the tote bags, those who made the bags, those who donated supplies, the Lydia Circle and others who put the supplies in the bags and packed them in boxes, and those who delivered the boxes to the Festival of Sharing. Peace Church donated 265 bags!

Thank you so much for blessing our child. This church has been there for us for support and we appreciate that. Thanks again.

~the Theiss Family

Thank you for all of the prayers and cards sent at the death of my mother. Peace Church has been a beacon in our darkness. We truly appreciate our church family!

~Shalom (Peace), Annette, Bill, Sarah & Rachel Lyle

Thank you for the lovely birthday card! ~Jean Smith

Stephen’s Ministry Q & A

What is Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Ministry is a system through which members of Peace Church are trained and organized to help provide Christian caregiving to members of our congregation and community. This program multiplies the amount of caring ministry Peace Church can providing by giving us a whole team of skilled caregivers who are equipped to bring Christ’s healing love to people who are grieving, in crisis, or experiencing other stresses in life.

Next month, “Why Lay Ministry?”

Get Ready for Barefoot Sunday on October 27!

Peace church has partnered with Soles4Souls to help collect new and gently worn shoes to deliver to the over 300 million children and untold adults without shoes around the world! Join us and take off your shoes! On October 27 at both services, we will be asked to bring our shoes up to the altar and leave church barefoot in order to experience, for a brief moment, what millions around the world experience every day. You can donate all types of new and gently worn shoes including: athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, heels, work boots, cleats, dance and flip flops.

Soles4Souls collects new and gently worn shoes from the closets of people like you and distributes them to people in need all over the world. Since 2005, Soles4Souls has distributed more than 17 million pairs of shoes and protecting countless lives from foot injury, disease and indignity. Currently, the organization gives away a pair of shoes every seven seconds. Visit www.giveshoes.org to learn more about Soles4Souls, and call the church office if you have any questions about the Barefoot Sunday event.

On November 2, members of our Peace Church family will be traveling on a mission trip to Haiti. While there we will be spending time in the town of Duplan. We will be learning about and worshiping with the people of Duplan, and we will spend time building a secondary school there. We will have the privilege of visiting St. Vincent’s orphanage in Port-au-Prince, meeting and making a meal for the 60-70 children that live and go to school at St. Vincent’s, which is the only orphanage/ school in Haiti that serves children with all kinds of disabilities. The Haiti Mission Team will gratefully accept any monetary donations—but we would really like to ask for your prayers as we prepare! Please pray for the people of Haiti, and those going on the trip, especially those for whom it is their first mission experience.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Serving God’s Children

Being a mentor and friend to a child in need is a tremendous way to fulfill the great commandment of loving your neighbor. Big Brothers Big Sisters has children in our community right now, who need a mentor and friend. If you’ve ever considered becoming a volunteer, now’s the time. For as little as an hour a week, over the course of a one year commitment, you can make a BIG difference in the life of a child. Programs are available to fit most anyone’s schedule. Call the agency today, 740-687-9477, or visit their website to begin the process.

ACTS in Pickerington

Almost 100 participants from Peace Church will be joining

with members of 6 other churches in Pickerington today for

the ACTS in Pickerington “Stop Hunger Now” meal packaging

event at Violet Baptist Church. Our Peace Church Family has

generously donated over $4,000 towards the ACTS in

Pickerington Event. Thanks to all who have given of their

time and financial support to this ministry!

TRASH TO TREASURE

The Peace Church Trash to Treasure Event in August was a grand success. This year’s sale totaled over $4,500 and will be supporting the following ministries:

ACTS in Pickerington: $1,500 Youth With a Mission: $500

Campus Crusade: $500 Youth for Christ: $500

Helping Hands Medical: $1,000 Open Shelter: $250

A big “THANK YOU” to all who participated in this great ministry!

Upcoming Holiday Ministries

THANKSGIVING BOXES

We will once again have the opportunity To help the Pickerington Food Pantry help families have a great Thanksgiving meal. Look for more information, over the next few weeks, on how you, your LIFEgroup, or Bible study might help!

ADVENT DEVOTIONAL

Peace Church will be printing an Advent Devotional again this year. If God is

tugging at your heart to share a devotion with the church family, we’d like to hear from you. We are seeking 25 devotions, complete with a beginning scripture, 200-300 word devotion, and a closing prayer. Please email your devotion to vgrace123@hotmail.com with the subject line: ADVENT DEVOTIONS. Devotions should be received no later than October 31, 2013. If you have any questions, please contact our Peace Worship assistant, Val Grace-Engell in the church office, 614-837-3732.

Operation Christmas

Child brings joy and hope to

children in desperate situations worldwide through simple, gift

filled shoe boxes and evangelistic materials that share God’s love so…. Start shopping now! No liquids, chocolate or guns) Collection date is Sunday, November 10. Boxes to fill and labels will be available at the Ministry Information Center beginning October 20.

ANGEL TREE PROJECT

Peace is again participating in a special project that helps connect parents in prison with their children through the delivery of Christmas gifts. In November you may choose an angel with a gift written on it, from the Angel Tree in the lobby. Purchase the gift and return it to the church by the necessary date.

Jeff Kincaid, Youth Director, 614-837-3732, youth@peaceumc.org

Lynd’s Fruit Farm Sunday October 13 from 5-7.

We will have a bonfire, get lost in a HUGE corn maze, take hayrides, pick apples, and play some games. We will meet at the church at 4:15 p.m. and be back by 8:00 p.m. Bring some spending money, plus $12 (gets you the corn maze, hayrides, bonfires with s’mores, games, and more)! ADULT DRIVERS NEEDED!!

Youth LIFEgroups

Our Youth LIFEgroups will meet twice a month, on October 6 and 20. Talk to your leaders about where you are meeting. If you are new to LIFEgroups talk to Jeff to find your fit and meet your leaders, guests and new members are always welcome. Groups break out by gender and grade level. Youth LIFEgroups are a great source of fellowship, support, and care. Hope to see you there!

WORSHIP We will continue our series with the rest of Peace, diving into the Hole in Our Gospel. It isn’t just enough to quote Jesus or attend a church service, we are called to live a life like Jesus lived, and that means loving like Jesus did. This series will take us through the end of October as we look at how sometimes we miss the point of what God expects of us. This series will include many challenges, youth testimonies, and our own campaign to change the world. Hope to see you each week.

4:12 Student Ministries Hole in Our Gospel Challenge

The average American uses 170 gallons of water a day. Over 1 billion people a day go without access to clean water. Our youth group has been issued the challenge during our series about reaching the world with God’s love by raising $500 for charitywater.org. 100% of the money raised during our 6-week study goes to families in other countries who don’t have access to clean water, and provide their villages with projects to begin changing the face of the water crisis. Peace Youth will be challenged to raise money through LIFEgroup projects, campaigning, and sacrifices like our fasting drive. Together we can start repairing the hole and reach out in God’s love to those in need.

Visit http://my.charitywater.org/412-student-ministries--peace-umc, for more information or to donate.

Other Youth Hole in Our Gospel Events (More information to be made available on all):

Youth 48-Hour Fasting Drive, October 18-20 We will be raising money through sponsorships as youth fast for 48 hours and then gather at the church to break the fast together. This will be a great way to also focus on the millions in need and God’s call to serve the least.

Barefoot Sunday, October 27 We will be kicking off our shoes at youth worship and donating them to people in need.

Individual LIFEgroup local outreach events- Talk to your leaders for more info on how we are serving others in our own backyard.

October 2013

Our weekly Bible studies will continue to meet:

Jr. High- Wednesday nights 6:30-8:00 p.m. We are currently studying a youth series called The Story. Sr. High- Thursday Nights 6:00-8:00 p.m.. We are currently studying a series call Evangephobia.

Snacks and drinks provided!

Fall Festival Sunday, October 27

4:00-7:00 p.m.

Peace Church will be putting on our community outreach festival for children and their families. The youth will volunteer to help run stations and games for the kids and will still get a chance to participate and eat some s’mores!

Youth Costume party will follow the festival.

Costume Party October 27, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Our annual costume party is BACK! Come enjoy music, dancing, pizza, games, and plenty of fun. Make sure you wear a costume to get in the spirit of the party. Awards will be given for: Best Costume, Best Couple, Scariest, Best Group Costume, Funniest, and Worst Costume. Please make sure they are church appropriate! We will have popular music, all you can eat pizza and drinks, and lots of fun. Bring friends and your dancing shoes!!

Holy, Holy, Holy

Is the Lord God Almighty

Who was, and is, and is to

come, yeah

With all creation I sing:

Praise to the King of

Kings!

You are my everything,

And – I - will - adore

You! Yeah!

Chorus Revelation Song

235 Diley Road North Pickerington, Ohio 43147-2000

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The Peace Family Fun Night Fall Festival is planned for Sunday, October 27, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be trick or trunking, bounce houses, games, a bonfire for s’mores, a hayride, face painting, and lots of food! Come in your favorite costume for this fun community event. (No scary costumes, please.) We need a lot of donations of wrapped candy, full size hershey bars, marshmallows and graham crackers, hot dog buns, condiments for hot dogs (ketchup, mustard, relish, onions). Please bring to the church by Sunday, October 20. No PEANUT BUTTER, NUTS, OR TREE NUTS in the candy please!

We also need people to SERVE at the event. We are looking for people to do 1-hour shifts. Watch the LOBBY for sign-up sheets for the different places to serve and the different items to bring.

Questions? Contact Children's Director, Michelle Anderson at peaceumckids@gmail.com.

Peace UMC Leadership Board Members

Laura Allton, Vice Chairperson Melissa Mohler Joseph Barker, Resident Pastor Barbara Parrot, Care Pastor Jeff Graber, Chairperson Jeff Ross Brian Landenberger Jack Whitaker Bill Lyle, Senior Pastor Lee Ann Wurster Maribeth Mace

The Leadership Board is here to serve you. Please contact any member with questions or concerns you may have regarding Peace UMC.

Our mission: Transforming people into fully submitted followers of Christ.