A New Member class will be held today at 9:45 a.m., led by both our pastors. If you are interested in membership, you are welcome to attend. This group will meet together again next Sunday at 12:00 to have brunch with council members and other church leaders. New Member Sunday will be held on January 18.
Families Moving Forward begins today! Peace will host homeless families this week. Check the schedule this morning to see where you might help. If you'd like more information, please contact Jan Mostrom at 952-474-6987. Sign up in the narthex.
Sign up today for the Bible study, "Into the World: The Acts of the Apostles." The classes will be offered on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:45 am, Thursdays at 7:00 to 8:30 pm, and Fridays from 9 to 10:30 am. The cost for this study is $20, and begins the week of January 11. Grow in your understanding of the church by participating in this insightful Bible study!
Sign up for the 1/21/09 blood drive after services today or, call Pam Jette at (612) 986-5898.
Sincere Thanks from Midge Shaw: Thank you to everyone for all the wonderful donations for the mission trip I am making to the Dominican Republic. I will be leaving on January 9, and all these items will be put to good use. Your prayers and support are deeply appreciated.
There will be no Peace-Full Nights held January 7, due to Families Moving Forward. The Celebration Singers and the Senior Choir will rehearse at their normal time. We meet again for dinner, classes and choirs on January 14, 2009.
The Quilting group will meet again this week on Thursday, from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to join this dedicated group for a morning of quilt tying and treats, of course!
Next week at Adult Forum-Rev. Heather Hammond from the Minneapolis Area Synod will be here on January 11 to explain the Natural Church Development Program to the congregation. More information may be found in the January issue of Peace Notes. The forum meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All are encouraged to attend.
On January 11: the Middle school students spend the afternoon at Grand Rio Water Park! This event is open to all children and families, as well. We will leave the church as a group at 12:15 pm, and return by 4:30 pm. The cost is $9.11 per person. Please sign up on the Youth and Family bulletin board.
Coffee with Don-January 14 at 9:30 a.m. The OWLS will gather at Don Peterson's home for coffee, doughnuts and conversation. Come with a smile and join other Older, Wiser, Lutheran Seniors as they gather for this time of fellowship.
Daily Devotional booklets are available for January, February and March of 2009. Our resources include The Word in Season and Christ in Our Home (large print copies available). The winter edition of Davey and Goliath's devotions are also available at the Information Center.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please help keep our plants alive! Needed: Plant Waterers. We are now setting up the 2009 schedule to water the indoor plants. We would like 6-8 volunteers to rotate once a week. The watering takes about 15 minutes. Sign-up on the Volunteer bulletin board or talk to Nancy Broge.
We are also looking for members to help on the Peace Nursery committee. This only takes a few hours every quarter to help take care of our nursery and coordinate volunteers for church services. Please contact Natalie Nantke or Jeannice Reding if you are interested in being involved. Or, if you would like to care for our young ones in the nursery, we can always use more help. A good opportunity for Confirmands or older youth seeking volunteer hours. | 
