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June 22, 2011
Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Message from Pastor Pete
 In the six hundredth year of Noah's life, on the seventeenth day of the second month-on that day all the springs of the great deep burst forth, and the floodgates of the heavens were opened. And rain fell on the earth forty days and forty nights. (Genesis 7:11-12)
It feels like the time of Noah. Day after day the rains come. Mud oozes on construction sites. Last week we had a cement pumper truck get stuck in the mud on our church property. It's been a frustrating spring. We thought that the Mission Builders would be getting the walls up on our new church building by mid-to-late May.
I am THRILLED to report that at long last, the Mission Builders are underway! As I drove by the site on Tuesday afternoon I saw walls under construction. FINALLY! Not all of the Mission Builders are here at this point. They will be moving their trailers onto our church property, and right now it's still too wet to get the ground prepared for those trailers.
But...building is underway! The time to volunteer has arrived! If you have carpentry skills...we can use you. If you've never hammered a nail in your life...we can use you! There are all sorts of things to be done on a job site. The Mission Builders are ready to get you on board with the project.
Construction will happen Tuesdays through Saturdays from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. Devotions begin at 7:00. Feel free to stop out anytime to help!
I'm keeping my eye out for an ark...but until we see one, we'll just keep building! We'd love to have you!
Watch for an annoucement next week...the walls will be constructed on the ground, and once they are ready we'll invite everyone to come for a night of wall raising!!
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Pastor Pete is on vacation from June 24th- July 1st. |
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July 3rd Joint Service
On July 3rd, Peace will have our annual 4th of July joint service with St. Paul United Church of Christ. We will not worship at the gym...we will head to St. Paul for an outdoor service at 10:00. Feel free to bring a lawn chair...and stay for the picnic afterwards!
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Preparing to Move
As we prepare to move into a building, there are some policies that will need to get put in place (i.e. building use policies, wedding policies, etc.). Let a church council member (or Pastor Pete) know if you'd like to serve on a team that helps develop these. We'll borrow heavily from other congregations that have these in place, so we won't be reinventing the wheel! |
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Building Images
Keep up with our building construction at http://s1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb331/peaceeyota. Amy Heaney is coordinating the site, so if you have pictures for her to upload, send them to her at ajheaney@live.com. |
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July Noisy Collection
Since Peace will worship at St. Paul on July 3rd, the noisy collection for July will be moved to July 10th. |
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Eyota Days Worship
On Sunday, July 17th Peace will once again move worship to the tent by the Eyota American Legion. Worship will be at 9:15 as usual. Celebrate Eyota Days by worshipping with the community! |
Vacation Bible School-related news:
We have a few CDs left of the AWESOME music that we sang during VBS this year. The cost is $5 and the CD has 10 songs. Talk with Heather Ohl
Did you know. . .the Eyota Days Waffle Breakfast is the fundraiser for Vacation Bible School? Please support VBS by attending the Waffle Breakfast on Sunday, July 17 at the American Legion in Eyota from 8 am - 12 pm. The cost is $8/person or $30/family for all-you-can eat waffles and sausage and also includes a beverage (kids under age 5 are free). Tickets are available for purchase now - talk with Pastor Pete. |
Mission Builders Meals
Thank you for volunteering!
Tom Gillman, the foreman, will contact those serving meals to get directions to your house (unless you have made alternate arrangements) and find out what time you would like to serve the meal.
Please call Heather and Chad Ohl if you have questions: 545-0140
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Meals:
6/23: Spence and Sharon Ruff
6/24: Cindy Woltman
6/28: Richard Lee
6/30: Kevin and Ramona Back
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A summer mission trip for the youth of Peace!
Who: Youth going into 9-12 grades and their friends
What: We will be tripping to Whitewater state park to help with trail grooming.
When: July 7-10, 2011
Why: Because we can! - God is good to us; we will give back in his name!
Cost: $25 per person, this covers food and cost for the campsite.
We will leave the church office on July 7th at noon and head down to Whitewater to set up camp and give 2 days of work grooming trails. We return Sunday afternoon after morning worship and some trail hiking. This is organized by Brenda Szuberski 289-6346 & Nguyen Nguyen 545-0118. Call and let them you know if you are interested in going. We need a group of 10; space is limited so sign up today! |
Eyota Days
The Community Choir is back for Eyota Days with a performance on Wednesday, July 13th at 7 pm at the Legion. Practices will be at 7 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran church starting Wed June 1st and every Wednesday until the performance. If you have questions call Kathy Gust at 545-2331. |
Weekly Campfires
Peace is again planning to have a Wednesday night get together. This year, instead of the park, we plan to meet around a camp fire on our land (or at the church office if it rains). We will begin at 6:00 pm for a light potluck. Peace will provide hotdogs, buns, ketchup and mustard. Bring a dish to pass, drinks and your lawn chair. Invite your neighbors and friends. Sit back and fellowship with your friends. Get to know the Mission Builders. Perhaps a guitar will show up and we can sing a few songs. There will be a short prayer time. We are looking forward to seeing you there! |
Construction Schedule
It's time to start building walls! Who wants to swing a hammer???
If you plan to help at all this summer, Chad Nelson is coordinating volunteers. Let him (or the church office) know it you'd like to help build our new building! You don't have to have any special skills...all are invited! |
God Squad Mt. Olympus Trip
On Wednesday, August 10th the Dover-Eyota God Squad will spend the day at our annual trek to Mt. Olympus in the Dells. Mark the date! |
Thank You!
Thank you Carrie Rhone, Phil Sorom, Brian Geer, and Eric Porcher for helping coordinate the projects for our Service Sunday on June 5th. Your work is appreciated!
If there's someone you'd like to thank for their work at Peace, please let us know and we'll get them included! |
God With Us
With all my heart I will praise You O Lord my God. I will give glory to Your name forever." (Psalm 86 v13) What beautiful, powerful words we can pray at anytime, any place! |
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Reading for June 26th
Rahab
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June Birthdays!
Miranda Boettcher 6/2, John Mix 6/2, Alex Sorom 6/2, Torii Szuberski 6/2, Danielle Turnquist 6/2, Paul Spafford 6/4, Adam Toenges Wendt 6/5, Shae Hanson 6/6, Andrew Wendt 6/6,Kelly Mehrkins 6/7, Kathy Wallace 6/8, Julie Nelson 6/10, Brittney Nord 6/10, Ben Reuss 6/11, Bruce Nord 6/13, Landon Hanson 6/16, Lona Schreier 6/16, Chloe Hardtke 6/18, Ava Hardtke 6/18, Magdalyn Wick 6/19, Diane Tangen 6/21, Emily Porcher 6/22, Julie Porcher 6/22, McKenzie Austin 6/23, Luke Berning 6/23, Madison Nelson 6/23, Rebecca Lee 6/24,Wendy Mehrkins 6/25, LeeAnn Mickow 6/27, Owen Wallace 6/27, Valorie Ziemer 6/28 |
Worship Assistants for June 26th
Worship Assistant: Eric Porcher, Reader: Julie Porcher, Communion Assistants: Jon & Diane Tangen, Hospitality Families: Brockway, Crenshaw, Schiltz, Curt & Kathy Olson, Wick, Set-up, Ushers (Grow & Create Team): Ken Morton, Eric Porcher, Chris Austin, Cindy Woltman, Jennifer Nguyen, Becky Crenshaw, Tanya Reiman, Julie Hanley, Heather Ohl, Jan Begin, Wayne Mehrkens |
HERE ARE THE EVENTS COMING UP!
Sunday, June 26th: 9:15 am Worship
June 26th - July 1st: Pastor Pete on Vacation
Wednesday, June 29th: 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Bonfire, 7:00 pm Building Team
Sunday, July 3rd: 10:00 am Outdoor Worship at St. Paul UCC, Picnic to follow worship |
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Click Here to access Message from SE Minnesota Synod, ELCA God's blessings on your day,
Pastor Pete |
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