January 8, 2012      John 1:1-13    “Got Light?”

January 15, 2012    John 1:6-36    “Thunder in the Desert”

January 22, 2012   John 1:14-18   “Grace and Glory”

January 29, 2012   John 1:35-51  “Greater Things”

February 5, 2012   John 2:1-11      “New Wine”

Let me take this opportunity to invite you to and remind you of the upcoming events here at Peace Community Church.

Saturday,  December 24th, 7pm: Our traditional Candlelight and Carols Christmas Eve Service. The beauty and wonder of this joyous season experienced through carols, readings, and a Christmas message.

Sunday, December 25th:

• 10:00 AM – Christmas Morning Brunch
• 11:00 AM -  Worship Service

Peace has been leading people to light and life since 1991.

This is a view of the south end of our campus.  See you Sunday at 10:00 AM!

It Sounds Intimidating.

Table Fellowship may sound intimidating.  Some of us struggle with crippling thoughts/fears that we have nothing to contribute.  The Bible says that is not true—everyone has something to contribute (1 Cor. 12:7-10; 14-26).

Recognizing that we are all in different places in our spiritual journey, our Table Hosts will always give permission for you to “pass” on the discussion or on praying aloud.  No one is forced to participate although everyone is  invited to.  The hosts are trained to invite everyone but coerce no one.

Frequently Asked Questions

How about visitors?

There is Table specifically geared for visitors and those not yet assigned to a table.  This table is hosted by Pastor Dave, and his wife Dianne.

What about the kids?

After a blessing, children ages 4 years through 5th grade are dismissed to “Children’s Table Fellowship,” which is much like traditional Sunday School.   We also provide nursery for those under 4 years of age.

And the teens?

At PCC we value the input and ministry of our teens.   Those 6th grade and above participate in Table Fellowship where they are encouraged to be involved with the discussion and have opportunity to relate to adults in a healthy, safe environment.

Here at Peace Community Church (PCC) we are very proud that our facilities are used eighteen times per week for Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.  We have enjoyed lengthy and  pleasant relationships with the various A.A. groups that meet here and we anticipate that these relationships will continue for years to come.  We thank God for the vital work of Alcoholics Anonymous!

In keeping with the traditions and principles of A.A., there is, of course, no direct connection between PCC and the A.A. groups which meet here. In a very real sense, PCC is the “landlord,” and the AA groups are “tenants” in our facilities.

Even though this is true, I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to Peace Community Church—no strings attached, no obligation, no need to do so, unless your Higher Power is prompting you in this direction.

There are three reasons why I would encourage you  to consider visiting PCC on a Sunday morning at 10AM for our worship service.

First, we are committed to preserving your anonymity.  In other words, even if I have seen you 50 times at the noon weekday meeting, I won’t be telling others that you are an A.A. person.  Nor will I be saying from the pulpit, “A special welcome to our A.A. friends.”  We respect your anonymity at PCC.

The second reason is our Table Fellowship* time.  Table Fellowship (TF) is a discussion oriented part of the service.  We break into groups of 6 to 12 and discuss questions focused on the application and living out of the message that day. It’s kind of like a Big Book Study, except that the Big Book is the Bible.

Table Fellowship is similar to an A.A. meeting.  The focus is on participation.  Everyone can speak if they like; anyone may “pass” if they would prefer to just listen.  To our way of thinking, this combines the best of A.A. (sharing stories of hope and change) with teaching from the Bible.  It’s cool!  I think you’ll like it a lot.

Finally,  we believe that our Higher Power (God: Father, Son, Spirit) is up to a whole lot more than helping people stay sober. He does do that, of course, but he also is at work to rescue the whole creation from the power of evil and death.  He has done this through the death of Christ on the Cross; he is doing this by transforming ordinary people (alcoholics and addicts included!) into apprentices of Jesus.  What a beautiful life that is.

So when you’re ready, check us out.  We think you’ll find something authentic, joyful, and vital in our worship services.  Maybe you’ve had some bad experiences with religious people in the past.  If so, we’re sorry about that, and we’d like the chance to show that there is wholeness and peace and power in the Christian faith.

Sincerely,

Pastor Dave Hornor

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*Please note that there is no Table Fellowship time on Communion Sundays (usually the 4th Sunday of the month).

Broccoli Man is here once again. His mission: To invite you to attend PCC’s 2nd Annual FALL MEAL DEAL.

David and Blanca Gifford are missionaries in Mexico City, Mexico with Christian Reformed World Missions. You can read more about their work here.   Dave is scheduled  to preach at Peace on May 15, 2011.  The service will also include a Q&A time.  Come find out more about what God is doing in Mexico City!