| 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 |
Sunday April 12, 2026
9 a.m. - Worship Service ~ In-person and via Zoom
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Hi friends,
Life feels like a lot right now.
The noise, the headlines, the stress, the uncertainty—it can feel like we’re all living behind a few locked doors of our own.
This Sunday, we’re leaning into a simple but powerful word from Jesus:
“Peace be with you.” (John 20:19–31)
Not the kind of peace that ignores reality— but the kind that shows up right in the middle of it.
We’ll gather for a casual, meaningful time of worship with:
- Honest, relevant message
- Music that connects
- Communion (open to all)
- Space to breathe, reflect, and just be
Whether your faith feels strong, shaky, or somewhere in between—you are welcome.
Come as you are. Bring your questions, your hopes, your whole self.
There’s a place for you here.
Peace, Rev. Phil Richards |
Zoom.us
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
Debbie & Howard Bell; Rob Butts; Carol; Denise; Andrea D.; Nancy Fegan; Irene Harris; Heather; Jerry; Susanne & Eucky Jones; Sandy Lashua; Bonnie Mahnk; Alan Naylor; Howard Newton; Pam; Roy Perry; Rick; Evelyn Rinella; Sam S.; Ed Smith; Sherrie & Julia; Anne Stevensen; Jane Way; Thomas Wetterling
Please contact the office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list. Thank you! |
Meetings - Events - Announcements |
4/12: Worship at 9 am in the Sanctuary and on zoom 4/12: Coffee Hour after worship. Stay for fellowship and get to know your neighbors. 4/12: Open Table Service - 5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall Chapel
4/13: Men's Breakfast at Rulfs Orchard 7:30 am 4/13: AA 7:30 pm
4/14 & 4/16: RSVP Exercise Group 9:30 am - 10:30 am 4/14: Peru Golden Apples Dinner Gathering 5:00 pm
4/15: Knit Wits 1:30 pm
4/18: Peru Community Green-Up From 8am to Noon - Meet at Rulfs Sponsored by Peru Lions and Peru PK-5 PTO 4/18: Delta Kappa Gamma Tea with Famous Women
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New Study - The First Century Church - April 8, 15 and 22 at 1:00 pm at Plattsburgh UMC
What did people say about Jesus after the Resurrection?
This study will introduce you to some of the writers of the First Century and the questions that were important to them. We’ll read the Gospel of Thomas and other writings of the period that didn’t make it into the Bible, and compare them with familiar New Testament passages.
You don’t have to have any background in Bible or history; just curiosity about what the early church wrote and talked about. Email Pastor Leigh at fivechurchesumc@gmail.com to get the one-page reading for each session. |
🍞 Help Us Build the Table – Volunteers Needed for Open Table! 🌱
Open Table is growing, and we’d love your help in making this intergenerational gathering a welcoming, meaningful experience for everyone. The gathering is the 2nd Sunday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
We’re looking for folks willing to help with: 🎨 Craft Preparation – simple, creative activities for all ages
🍲 Meal Preparation – cooking, baking, or helping serve
🪑 Set-Up & Hospitality – creating a warm, inviting space
🙏 Prayer & Welcome – helping guide the flow of the gathering
You don’t need special skills—just a willingness to be part of something rooted in community, creativity, and connection.
Open Table is about making space where everyone belongs. And it takes all of us to build that kind of table. If you’re interested in helping, reach out or sign up—we’d love to have you be part of it. There’s a place for you here, too.
Contact Pastor Phil, Pastor Leigh or Jon Ruff if you are interested in helping out! |
Granny's Attic Coming Soon!
Mark your calendar! Start your Spring cleaning!
Granny's Attic Boutique and Bake Sale will take place on May 16th from 9 am to 4 pm!
Many helpers are needed before, during and after for the sale to run smoothly and successfully! |
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| Donation drop off will be accepted beginning Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be a schedule of specific times for drop offs as the sale draws closer. Check our website and Facebook for details. |
| If you are interested, Pastor Phil has a Substack account where he shares his writings and reflections. |
| April Showers Bring May Flowers
The Spring rain is here and you're going to need an umbrella.
Make a donation and a large rainbow umbrella with the PCC logo can be yours. Donations help support the ministries of PCC.
These bright and sturdy umbrellas originally cost around $17 each, and are available until they’re gone (only about 20 left).
Stop by and get yours today. (In church or the office.) |
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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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