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November 23, 2011
Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Message from Pastor Pete
It's nearly Thanksgiving...time to pause to give thanks to God!
- Thank you God for this new building for Peace Lutheran Church
- Thank you God for an office with a door (I've never had once since I became a pastor in 1997).
- Thank you God for such a fun community of faith at Peace Lutheran Church.
- Thank you God for Dr. Prema Peethambaram of Mayo Clinic and for the drug Avastin. Together they are keeping my wife's ovarian cancer at bay.
- Thank you God for a wonderful son who excels in so many ways...and is just a great guy.
- Thank you God for warm places to go when it gets cold.
- Thank you God for Lucy and Abby, my cats who like to sit on my lap while I watch football.
- Thank you God for good books which help me unwind at the end of the day.
- Thank you God for the immigrant church leaders from South Sudan who have taught me so much about the faith.
- Thank you God for reubens...possibly the best food on earth!
- Thank you God for cranberry sauce to go with turkey.
What do you have to thank God for? |
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Peace Lutheran will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army on December 3rd. A sign up sheet is located on the table in the gathering area. We will have the kettle located at Wal-Mart South, the south door. |
Christmas Shopping Day
On Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 10:00-3:00 parents can bring their kids to Peace and have time of peace and quiet during the hectic holiday season. Many people use it as a time for Christmas Shopping. A freewill offering will be received. If you'd like to help watch the kids, please contact the church office or Amanda Mecum. |
Christmas Bazaar
Many people at Peace have used their $20 from the 'Using Assets for God's Mission' process to make/create things. On Sunday, December 4th many people will have them available to sell. Come and find some cool goodies! |
Adopt a Family
Peace Lutheran will be adopting a family or two for Christmas. The purpose is to provide Christmas gifts for a family in need. A list of items will be made available for those interested in contributing. Items can be placed in the gathering area under the Christmas tree. Please tape the receipt to the package. We will receive reimbursement for Thrivent for $200.00. This reimbursement will allow us to purchase additional items. |
Sharing Tree
We will haveagainthe SharingTreebanner in the gathering area. All items collected will be donated to a local charity. Please select a tag from the tree. You can return the item under the banner. |
Families Growing in Faith
On Sunday, December 11th Peace will have a shortened worship service to allow some important time for us to sit and talk about how we help people grow in faith. Karen Gieseke of the synod office will come and lead us in this significant conversation. Everything is on the table for conversation: Sunday School, youth ministry, adult education. It's time to discern how God calls us to help ALL people grow in faith. Please plan to be a part of the conversation. 'Family' can be defined in many ways...and includes single people and empty nesters! |
Christmas Program
The Youth Christmas Program will be held on Sunday, December 18th following a brief worship service. |
Christmas Worship
The Christmas Eve worship service will be held at 6:30 on December 24th. Since Christmas Day is on a Sunday, there will also be worship on the 25th at the usual 9:15 time. |
God Squad Trip
On Wednesday, December 28th the D-E God Squad (6th-12th grades) will be heading to the Cities for a day at Waterpark of America! Please let Jan Begin know if you can go (or if you can drive). You can contact her at 226-4048 or jbegin@olmmed.org |
New Member Dinner
On Sunday, January 8th Peace will have a special meal for those interested in becoming members of the congregation. Please mark your calendars and spread the word! |
Ice Fishing Weekend
Peace's Annual Ice Fishing Weekend (at Pastor Pete's cabin) will be on January 20-22. Mark your calendars now! |
God With Us
A prayer for Thanksgiving Day: "Come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to Him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. " (Psalm 95 v 1 - 2) |
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Reading for November 27th
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November Birthdays!
Tara Schultz 11/2, Brandon Draper 11/2, Ryan Keach 11/4, Ryan Olson 11/8, Joanie Mix 11/16,
Jenna Grace Schleusner 11/16, Jenny Mentlick 11/16, Brianna Johnson 11/17, Michael Nelson 11/17, Ryan Ohl 11/18, Jacob Trom 11/18, Greg Shelquist 11/19, Breanna Ohl 11/21, Ben Sorom 11/21, Chris Wallace 11/21, Jeff Klein 11/27, Taylor Sass 11/27, Jessica Schreier 11/28, Christina Pristash 11/29, Ava Sutton 11/30, Claire Sutton 11/30 |
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Worship Assistants - November 27th
Worship Assistant: Julie Porcher, Reader: Shannon Reuss, Communion Assistants: Kevin & Ramona Back, Hospitality Families: Sheryl Brown, Ziemer, Jan Begin, Hardtke, and Trom |
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Worship Assistants - NEXT WEEK - December 4th
Worship Assistant: Dick Lee, Reader: Julie Porcher, Communion Assistants: Jeff & Kay Klein, Hospitality Families: Munz, Berning, Mentlick, Brockway, and Schiltz |
HERE ARE THE EVENTS COMING UP!
Sunday, November 27th: 9:15 am Worship / Sunday School, 10:30 am Christmas Program Practice
Wednesday, November 30th: 6:00 Middle School Youth at Arbor Gardens
Saturday, December 3rd: Bell Ringing Day, Peace Day Care Day
Sunday, December 4th: 9:15 am Worship / Sunday School, Noisy Collection, Bazaar |
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Click Here to access Peace Lutheran November Calendar
Click Here to access Message from SE Minnesota Synod, ELCA God's blessings on your day,
Pastor Pete |
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