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Sunday at Adult Forum-Rev. Heather Hammond from the Minneapolis Area Synod will be our guest speaker to explain the Natural Church Development Program to the congregation.   The forum meets at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.  All are encouraged to attend.
 
Financial Giving Statements for 2008 have been prepared and are ready to be picked up.  You will find them in alphabetical order at the Information Center.
 
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 this week! 
 
Sign up for the 1/21/09 blood drive after services today or, call Pam Jette at (612) 986-5898.
 
The New Member group will meet again today at 12:00 to have brunch with council members and other church leaders.  New Member Sunday will be held on January 18.
 
Sunday!  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 meet at the church at 12:15 p.m. and car pool up to Grand Rio Water Park for a swim start of 1:00 pm.  We will return by 4:30 pm.  The cost is $9.11 per person.  Can you drive or chaperone?  Please see Deb Meyers or Jackie Lee this morning to let them know, so we can form the car pool.
 
Faith and Hope Circles are meeting together this month.  The meeting will be at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, at the home of Kathie Kolbjornsen.
 
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.
 
New Adult Bible Study begins this Wednesday.  Pastor Sedlins will lead a six-session study of the Gospel of Mark.  Most of our Gospel texts at worship will be from Mark, so this will pay dividends in understanding throughout the whole year!  The class meets 6:30 to 7:30 in the Fireside Room, beginning January 14.  All are welcome!
 
It's Newsletter time again!  The deadline for the February Peace Notes is Thurs, Jan. 15.
 
Winter Cabin Getaway!  All high school youth are invited January 17-18 for an 'Up North' overnight at the Forsberg's cabin.  We will leave from church on Saturday morning and return Sunday afternoon. Activities include skating, sledding, ice fishing, eating and lots of fun!
 
Next week at Adult Forum:  The Annual Report to the Congregation will be prepared and we meet for the 2009 Budget Review.  Please plan to attend!  The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held the following Sunday, January 25, at 9:45 a.m
 
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).

This Week at Peace...

January 11 - 18, 2009

Time

 

Sunday, January 11

The Baptism of Our Lord 
 

Families Moving Forward ends

    8:30 a.m. 

9:35 a.m.

     9:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m. 

Noon

    12:15 p.m.

Worship

Sunday School

Adult Forum

Worship

New Member Brunch 

Grand Rio Water Park Outing

Monday, January 12

4:00 p.m.

      6:30 p.m. 
      7:00 p.m.

Girl Scout Troop #10173

Girl Scout Troop #12762

Wayzata Women's Chorus

Tuesday, January 13
      6:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

     12:30 p.m.

7:00 p.m.
Bible Study 

Staff Meeting

Faith and Hope Circles (Kolbjornsen)

Congregation Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 14

 
Peace-Full Nights!
 
~On the menu~
Taco Dinner 

 

9:30 a.m.

     5:30 p.m.
     5:30 p.m.
     6:00 p.m.
     6:00 p.m.
     6:15 p.m.
     6:30 p.m.
     6:30 p.m.
     6:30 p.m.
     6:30 p.m.
     7:00 p.m. 
     7:00 p.m.
    
7:45 p.m.

OWLS Coffee with Don 

Buffet Dinner
Theatre Troupe
Large Group Confirmation
High School Hand Bell Choir
Hallelujah Chorus
Cherub Choir
Hand Chime Choir
High School Oasis
Adult Bible Study with Pastor Sedlins
Small Group Confirmation 

Celebration Singers

Senior Choir

Thursday, January 15

 Newsletter Deadline

7:00 p.m.

7:00 p.m.

Thursday Women's Group

Bible Study

Friday, January 16

9:00 a.m. 

Bible Study

Saturday, January 17

 

High School Winter Retreat at Forsberg's Cabin

Sunday, January 18

Second Sunday after Epiphany

New Members Received 

 

8:30 a.m.

9:35 a.m.

9:45 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

Worship with Holy Communion

Sunday School

At Forum: 2009 Budget Review

Worship with Holy Communion

 

The Qué Tal Language Program meets at Peace Mon. - Thurs. from 2:20 - 3:40 pm.

TreeHouse meets at Peace on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Serving at Peace January 11, 2009
Senior Pastor: Rev. Andris Sedlins   
Associate Pastor: Rev. Jeff Heiderscheit   
Director of Music and Organist: Ruth Holm   
Parish Secretary: Anita L. Anderson   
        
8:30 Worship   
Head Usher: Bob Samuelson  
Greeter:  Ann Baker  
Acolyte:  Bobby Trooien Isbell  
Lector:  Bob Samuelson  
Nursery Attendants:  Brad and Jean Sorenson family   
10:45 Worship   
Head Usher:  Joe Sater  
Acolyte:  Madeline Ries  
Lector:  Angela Akhigbe  
Nursery Attendants:  Dave and Carol Forsberg family   
Offering Counters:  Dean Renstrom, Carolyn Stark, Jean Swanson 
      
 
Serving at Peace January 18, 2009  
Senior Pastor: Rev. Andris Sedlins  
Associate Pastor: Rev. Jeff Heiderscheit  
Director of Music and Organist: Ruth Holm  
Parish Secretary: Anita L. Anderson   
      
8:30 Worship   
Head Usher: Don Davidson   
Greeter: Joanne Davidson   
Acolyte: Maddy Johnson   
Lector: Don Davidson  
Communion Assistants: Muril and Betty Pederson  
Basket Holders: Isaac Lee and Abby Sorenson   
Nursery Attendants: Rick and Nancy Schmitz family   
10:45 Worship   
Head Usher: Gary Gangstee   
Greeter: Kathryn Gangstee   
Ushers: Don Gangstee and Jake Gangstee   
Acolyte: Haley Zahn-Hess   
Lector: Renate Melillo  
Communion Assistants: Diana Borg and Dean Renstrom  
Basket Holders: Alec and Hannah Zahn-Hess   
Nursery Attendants: Todd and Cheryl Taylor   
Offering Counters: Dean Renstrom, Carolyn Stark, Jean Swanson