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October 19, 2011
Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Message from Pastor Pete
November 1st will mark my 8 year anniversary here at Peace. I arrived in 2003, excited about what God had planned for this congregation. It's interesting to look back on the ways that God has worked among us. I found this newsletter article from September, 2004:
In the past week, Peace Lutheran Church received perhaps the most significant letter in its brief history. In a letter from David Groth, Dover-Eyota superintendent, he wrote, "It is the expectation of the school district that, by the end of the 2004-05 school year, you will no longer be renting our facilities for your Sunday church services." Without knowing it, Mr. Groth may have been speaking God's word to this congregation!
Many people at Peace have discussed and debated the merits of building on our land for some time. Some have wanted to charge forward, others have wanted to hold back and wait. At the beginning of 2004, the church council agreed to table all discussion of building until 2005 to allow the congregation to grow strong and vibrant. We thought we had some control over when the building would go up. Perhaps God had other ideas.
In the next few weeks the church council will begin discussing our options. The way that I see it, Peace can do several things:
1) Build a church building
2) Find another place to worship
3) Try to negotiate with the School Board to be able to stay longer
At this point, every conversation that I've had has focused on building. But instead of just thinking about this among ourselves, we need to keep God in the process. WE NEED YOUR PRAYERS! God will lead us in the right direction.
It's an exciting time at Peace. Our worship in August saw the biggest crowds since 2001, and the second biggest ever! Our youth ministry is about to explode with great things. New members are coming aboard.
We believe in a God of great surprises! This is what makes the ministry so fun! Let's see what God has in mind for the next year!
We were SO ready to build back in 2004, but it didn't happen. When we attempted to move forward with a building program, we were told in no uncertain terms, "Build a congregation, not a building!" God worked through Mr. Groth's letter to shift our focus. God worked to build the awesome congregation that we have today.
God didn't work on our time schedule. For a decade we thought we were 'two to three years away' from building. At LONG last, the time has come. The office is a jumble of boxes. Deliveries of new furniture come daily. So much is going on! Only a few weeks to go now! |
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Moving Time!!! There's lot's to do
With the dediction of our new building coming quickly (Nov. 6th), it's time to get all those final things taken care of! We could use your hands!
- Moving Furniture from the Church Office and the School to the new Building
- Assemble Furniture
- Some can be done the weekend of October 29th
- Some will need to be done the week of Oct. 31
- Unload Trucks with Chairs and Tables
- These are expected during the day on Oct. 31, though they may come a day earlier or later
- Clean the floors before carpet is laid
- The carpet may arrive as early as Oct. 24th
- Clean the whole building after the carpet is laid
- Friday, Nov. 4th and Saturday, Nov. 5th
- Clean the current office space
- As soon as things are moved out, probably Oct, 29th
- Install the blinds
- Prepare for Dedication Sunday
- Begin landscaping (edging and mulch)
- After the final grade is established on the land
If you can help with ANY of these things, please respond to this e-mail and we'll send the message to the person in charge. Some of the dates may not be exact...but they should be close! |
Dedication!
On Sunday, November 6th, Peace will dedicate the building at 903 Robert St. to God's glory! The dedication service will be at 9:15, followed by a Thanksgiving Dinner! Please RSVP to office@peaceeyota.org if you can attend either of them! We will also have an Open House from 2:00-4:00. See you there! |
Dedication Sunday Pies
What's a Thanksgiving dinner without a pie? Laurie Mickow is looking for people who can help bake pies for the meal on Dedication Sunday. Please contact her at Mickow.Laura@mayo.edu. |
Christmas is coming!
The time to get organized for the Sunday School Christmas Program is here! Jessica Schreier is leading it this year and is looking for the following information:
* Name(s) of children who want to participate
* Age(s) of the children who want to participate
* Primary email address and phone number (for communication)
* Interest in a speaking part?
* Interest in a singing part (solo & ensemble)
Note: Interest in speaking or singing would not be a guarantee, but would help in assigning parts
Things we think we need for the production:
* A Stable (if someone has one or would be interested in helping to build one)
* Fake rocks
* Hay/straw
* Old blankets
* Manger
* Baby Doll
Please contact Jessica at lonaschreier@hotmail.com. |
Charlie Brown DVD Still Needed
On Wednesday, October 26th the Middle School Youth will join with the residents of Arbor gardens to watch the Charlie Brown Halloween Special. If anyone has a DVD copy of it to loan for the night, please let Pastor Pete know! |
Using Gifts...to make a Custom Fishing Rod
This fall people at Peace are receiving $20 in cold, hard cash! Those who take it are finding creative ways to use their talents to make it grow...and return it to Peace. Brandon Draper makes beautiful custom fishing rods and used his money to buy the compents to make a lovely 5' 6" St. Croix Spinning Rod. He is auctioning if off through his website. For more pictures and details, click here to get to Brandon's website.
What might you be able to do with $20?? |
Thank you!
I know it's been said before, but Jeff Klein deserves MAJOR thanks for the amazing work he has done to get our building project wrapped up. He has gone above and beyond what should be expected of a volunteer. Make sure you thank him the next time you see him! |
God With Us
We are sinners. That's just the way it is. But Jesus loves us anyway, He loves us more than we can realize. We can confess our sins to Jesus and He will forgive us. 1 John 1 v 9 says that if we confess our sins to Jesus He will forgive us and cleanse us from every wrong. Take time today to ask for Jesus' wonderful forgiveness. |
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Reading for October 23rd
David
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October Birthdays!
Aidan Lee Pristash 10/3, Richard Rhone 10/5, Marilyn Brockway 10/7, James Brockway 10/8,
Boden Draper 10/9, Kay Klein 10/16Samantha Porcher 10/16, Chuck Johnson 10/18, Jamie Olson 10/18, Joshua Paul Crenshaw 10/21, Myra Wick 10/22, Eric Porcher 10/24, Craig Austin 10/25, Mary Ann Mehrkins 10/25, Kim Helgeson 10/27, Brad Glynn 10/27, John Pristash 10/29, Jackie Boettcher 10/31, Tessa Gilbertson 10/31, Debbie Turnquist 10/31 |
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Worship Assistants - October 23rd
Worship Assistant: Jeff Klein, Reader: Dick Lee, Communion Assistants: Jon & Diane Tangen, Hospitality: Hardtke, Trom, Munz, Berning, & Mentlick, Set-up/Ushers: (Horseback Riding/History Team) McKenzie Austin, Callie Hanley, Madison Nelson, Sue Spafford, Kari Wendt, Kristine Pristash, Jeff Reiman, Paul Spafford, Kevin Back, Phil Sorom, Ramona Back |
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Worship Assistants - NEXT WEEK - October 30th
Worship Assistant: Tanya Reiman, Reader: Brad Glynn, Communion Assistants: Jamie Olson & Chris Austin, Hospitality: Brockway, Schiltz, Curt & Kathy Olson, Wick, & Tangen, Set-up/Ushers: (Cook & Karaoke Team) Laurie Mickow, Shannon Reuss, Julie Porcher, Davina Knuth-Sorom, Carol Purcell, Henry Cluney, Nguyen Nguyen |
HERE ARE THE EVENTS COMING UP!
Wednesday, October 19th: NO Youth Ministry
Sunday, October 23rd: 9:15 am Worship / Sunday School
Wednesday, October 26th: 6:00 pm Youth Ministry
October 30th: Pastor Pete on Vacation
Sunday, October 30th: 9:15 am Worship / Sunday School |
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Click Here to access Peace Lutheran October Calendar
Click Here to access Message from SE Minnesota Synod, ELCA God's blessings on your day,
Pastor Pete |
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