| Peru Community Church Weekly Announcements |
Rev. Phil Richards, Lead Pastor
Rev. Leigh McCaffrey, Assoc. Pastor for Growth |
Welcome to Worshipwith Rev. Phil Richards |
Steve Woodruff - Virtual Organist Patsy Yang - Choir Director Steve Vogl - Bell Choir Director |
Sunday, November 8, 2026
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
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Dear Friends,
What does it mean to keep our light burning in a world that sometimes feels so full of darkness?
This Sunday at Peru Community Church, we'll explore Jesus' challenging parable of the ten bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13. It's a story about waiting, preparation, and unexpected surprises. But it also raises some important questions about generosity, compassion, and who gets welcomed inside. What if the point isn't simply making sure our own lamps stay lit? What if it's making sure nobody has to walk through the darkness alone?
Together, we'll reflect on the kind of community Jesus calls us to become: one that doesn't hoard its light, doesn't close its doors, and makes room for everyone. There is still hope to nurture, love to share, and a more compassionate world to help create.
Join us Sunday at 9:00 a.m. at Peru Community Church.
Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hopes, and your whole self. There's a place for you here!
Hope to see you Sunday! |
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Meeting ID: 884 4689 4229
Passcode: 579851
Phone: 1-646-558-8656
Bulletin content and Hymns are subject to change. |
| Please wear your name tag during worship and coffee hour. |
Prayer List
Barb Benkwitt; Abbie Breen; Rob Butts; Carol; Sarah Connelly; Denise; Eric Duquette; Nancy Fegan; Ben Filchak; Danny Hartman; Jerry; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Linda; Luke; Bonnie Mahnk; Karen Hadad-Meyers; Howard Newton; Noreen; Patricia; Roy Perry; Deanne Price; Evelyn Rinella; Sherrie & Julia; Anne Stevensen; Jane Way; Maureen & John; Amy & James; Dane & Tilly
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. |
If you have a prayer concern, please write it on a "Share your Joys & Concerns" card (found on the left when you enter the church) and place it in the "BLESSED" basket to be read during Joys and Concerns.
Note: You must let the office manager know when to add someone to the prayer list. It doesn't automatically happen if a name is shared for Joys & Concerns. Thank you! |
Meetings - Events - Announcements |
11/8: Worship at 9 am followed by Coffee Hour Poinsettia Orders begin $10 each Open Table Gathering 5:30 pm 11/9: Men's Breakfast 7:30 am AA 7:30 pm
11/10: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am 11/11: Knit Wits 1:30 pm Church Council Meeting 7 pm
11/12: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am Ruining Lunch at Plattsburgh UMC 11:45 am Winter Vacation Bible Camp Meeting 6 pm Peru Lions Club 6:30 pm in Chapel
11/14: Champlain Valley Quilters Guild of NY Quilt Class 9 am |
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Welcome Visitors Cards
You may notice the green "Welcome Visitors" card in the pew racks. If you are new or visiting, would like to be added to our mailing list, or need to update your contact information, please fill one out and place it in the offering plate. |
Recycle Your Bottles & Cans to Benefit Peru Community Church!
Looking for an easy way to support our church? Bring your redeemable bottles and cans to Morrisonville Redemption to help benefit Peru Community Church!
Simply go in and tell them you would like your bottle deposit funds to go on the Peru Community Church account.
It’s a simple way to recycle, give back, and support our church! Thank you for your generosity!
Morrisonville Redemption is located at 1807 Route 22B, Morrisonville (across from Quabbin Valley Auction) They are open 9 am to 5 pm - Monday thru Saturday (Closed on Holidays) |
Mountain of Food - Collecting November 1st - 29th
Our Mission focus for the month of November 2026 is the Plattsburgh Interfaith Food Shelf (housed in the Plattsburgh UMC). Starting Sunday November 1st, please bring your donations to church and we will start building a MOUNTAIN OF FOOD in the Sanctuary! Donations will be collected through November 29th. Guidelines for food donations: - Due to limited refrigeration & freezer space, please donate non perishable food items only.
- Check expiration dates on all food items. Over 6 months expired is not appropriate to donate.
- Only commercially prepared items are accepted.
- Do not donate anything without a list of ingredients, recipients may have food allergies.
- For food safety; any opened, partially used or damaged item will not be accepted.
- If you would not consume the item – Please don’t donate it!
Non-Perishable Items for Interfaith Food Shelf Canned Tuna Canned Salmon Canned Chicken Canned Fruit Canned Veggies Canned Pasta Soup Canned/Dry Rice & Stuffing Mac & Cheese Pork & Beans Cold Cereal Peanut Butter Dry Pasta Instant Potatoes Oatmeal Pancake Mix Jam/Jelly
Thank you! The Mission & Social Justice Team |
| Grateful Hearts, Generous Lives
Come join us for Open Table, an intergenerational gathering where everyone has a place and everyone is welcome!
This month, we'll explore how gratitude can change the way we live, how small acts of kindness can make a big difference, and how we can share love with the people around us.
We'll enjoy a meal together, sing “The Blessing” by Kari Jobe and Cody Carnes, hear a story from Scripture, share a fun gratitude activity, and close with “My Lighthouse” by Rend Collective!
👨👩👧👦 Bring the kids, invite a friend, and come as you are!
🍽️ Food, fellowship, music, and faith—all around one table!
📅 Sunday, November 8 from 530 pm to 6:30 pm
📍 Peru Community Church Fellowship Center Chapel
Come ready to share a little gratitude, make some new connections, and discover how grateful hearts can lead to generous lives.
There's always room for you at the Open Table! ❤️ |
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Winter Offering: Help Keep Our Church Warm
As we head into the winter months, we know that the costs of keeping our church warm and accessible increase. Higher heating fuel prices, electricity prices, along with snow plowing and snow removal, add to our regular expenses.
To help meet these seasonal needs, we will be receiving a special Winter Offering on the third Sunday of each month, November through March.
If you would like to contribute, simply place your gift in one of the special offering envelopes included in the bulletin on those Sundays. |
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Every gift, no matter the size, helps us care for our church building and keep it warm, safe, and welcoming for everyone who gathers here throughout the winter.
Thank you for your generosity and for helping us care for our church home and the community we serve! |
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Church Banner Sponsorship Opportunity
The Altar Team is seeking sponsors to help purchase the new Lent/Easter banners seen below and on the task board in the coffee hour area of the church.
Each banner costs $150 and may be dedicated in honor of or in memory of a loved one. A commem-orative tag is included with each banner, allowing the honored individual's name(s) to be displayed.
These banners are the same high quality as those currently hanging in our sanctuary and will enhance our worship space for years to come.
If you would like to sponsor a banner or have any questions, please contact:
Dee Davis – (518) 569-8085
Dianne Miller – (518) 643-2165
Thank you for considering this meaningful way to beautify our sanctuary while honoring someone special. |
Are you an adult of a certain age who has questions about Medicare? Peru Community Church is hosting an Open Enrollment Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 19th from 9am to 3pm in Fellowship Hall. (Dates for other opportunities to meet with counselors listed below.) |
Christianity at a Crossroads: A Four-Part Documentary, Lunch & Conversation Series
Where is Christianity headed? Why are people leaving the church? What is changing, and what might the future of faith look like? Join us at Plattsburgh UMC for Christianity at a Crossroads, a four-part documentary series by award-winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier and Journey Films. Through stories and perspectives from across the country, we'll explore the changing face of Christianity in America and create space for honest conversation about the future of the church.
We'll gather for lunch, watch the documentary, and share our thoughts and questions.
Mondays, November 30, December 7, 14 & 21 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Bring a Sandwich. Beverages will be provided! Come for one afternoon or all four. Whether you're deeply involved in church, questioning your faith, or simply curious, everyone is welcome! |
| If you are interested, Pastor Phil has a Substack account where he shares his writings and reflections. |
Are you interested in meeting with one or both of our pastors?
They invite you to reach out to them by phone call, text, or email. Their contact information is listed below. |
Mooers UMC 8 am; Three Steeples UMC 9 am; Peru Community Church 9 am; Plattsburgh UMC 10:15 am; Saranac UMC 11:15 am |
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