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December 28, 2011
Weekly E-Newsletter |
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Message from Pastor Pete
Anyone else feel like this??
The Night *After* Christmas by Charlie Stewart
'Tis the night after Christmas
I'm flat on my back.
The holidays were exhausting,
And I've hit the sack.
I'd wrestled a raw turkey
At six in the morn'.
No time to ponder
The day Jesus was born.
Didn't know there were so many
Ways to cook that beast.
Everyone has their method
To prep it for the feast.
You can fry, broil or roast it,
Depending on your taste,
But it's agreed by expert chefs,
You need to baste, baste, baste, baste.
A fortnight ago
The list had been long.
Cards, lights, gifts and wrapping,
It went on and on.
The more we accomplished
The more the list grew.
Buy this and buy that
We were still not yet through.
We made a gingerbread house,
Cheesecake and pecan pie.
Could it be Christmas Day
Was finally drawing nigh?
Time was on my side.
No more shopping days remained.
Soon relatives arrived
From as far away as Maine.
The Christmas Eve service
-- A moment of tranquility --
Reminded us briefly
Of Jesus' humility.
Then Christmas arrived.
The children awakened.
We tore open our presents.
Who wants eggs and bacon?
We moved on to lunch.
We ate and we laughed.
We piled on seconds.
And passed the carafe.
Now with stockings and wrapping
Strewn from ceiling to floor,
Thoughts of clean-up and dishes
Make me all the more sore.
Just let me rest a little while longer.
I'll soon be feeling better.
Then I'll tackle those pots and pans
And start my thank-you letters.
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Video Camera
Someone left a video camera at Peace following the Sunday School Program on Dec. 18th. Contact the church office to pick it up! |
Peace Picture Directory
Peace continues to grow, making our old directory obsolete! It's time to come have those family photos taken once again. Amy Heaney of Peace owns Studio 11 Photography and will be doing photos for us here at Peace's new building. If you'd like to purchase photos you are free to do so, but it's not expected or required. We're leaving 15 minute slots for each family. You don't need to be an 'official' member of Peace to be in the directory. The more the merrier! Pictures will be taken on Dec. 30th from 6:00-9:00. More times will be arranged soon...we'll let you know! |
Faith Building Conversations
Following worship on Sunday, January 8th Peace will again gather to discern a direction for all Peace's faith formation opportunities. Come be a part of determining Peace's future! |
Ice Fishing Weekend
Peace's Annual Ice Fishing Weekend (at Pastor Pete's cabin near Alexandria) will be on January 20-22. It's a great opportunity to get away for a few days! Feel free to come up for all or part of the weekend! Talk to Pastor Pete if you are interested in going. |
New Member Dinner
At 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 8th Peace will have a special meal for those interested in becoming members of the congregation. Please let Pastor Pete know if you plan to join us! |
Using God's Assets!
Many people at Peace have used their $20 from the 'Using Assets for God's Mission' process in creative ways. Those who have completed their tasks are invited to bring return those monies when you complete your projects! |
Ice Fishing Weekend
Peace's Annual Ice Fishing Weekend (at Pastor Pete's cabin) will be on January 20-22. Mark your calendars now! |
Peace Picture Directory
Peace continues to grow, making our old directory obsolete! It's time to come have those family photos taken once again. Amy Heaney of Peace owns Studio 11 Photography and will be doing photos for us here at Peace's new building. If you'd like to purchase photos you are free to do so, but it's not expected or required. We're leaving 15 minute slots for each family. You don't need to be an 'official' member of Peace to be in the directory. The more the merrier! The available times are:
Dec. 30th - 6:00 - 9:00 pm |
Prayers and Support
Wyatt Boyton-Deno, grandson of Ted & Cherie Perzynski of Peace, is an 8 year old boy diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor. His family and friends are soliciting donations for a silent auction to be held in Kasson on Feb. 12th. Contact Katie Ranvek at 507-273-4404. More information is on the Welcome Table at Peace. |
Calling All Cookie Bakers
The Outreach Team is looking for a few good bakers to bake cookies to be given to visitors. Over the last 5 Sundays we have given boxes of cookies to 11 visitors. If you would like to be on the list to provide yummy homemade cookies please see Cindy Woltman. |
Peace Parking Lot
To protect our new concrete that is still curing, Peace will be sanding (not salting) the parking lot this winter. |
God With Us
A little prayer to ask God for guidance comes from Psalms 119: 10-12. It says, "I have tried hard to find you - don't let me wander from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. I praise you O Lord; teach me your decrees." |
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Reading for January 1st
John the Baptist and beginning of Jesus' ministry
Mark 1:1-20 |
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December Birthdays!
Jolie Draper 12/1, Brandon Rucker 12/3, Jayne Shelquist 12/5, Joseph Wick 12/8, Christine Olson 12/15, Bradyn Begin 12/18, Kari Wendt 12/19, Abigale Wick 12/19, Andrew Peterson 12/27, Jessica Szuberski 12/29, LeAnne Trom 12/29, Michael Woltman 12/29, Isaac Pristash 12/30, Mike Boettcher 12/31, Jenna Rasmussen 12/15 |
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Worship Assistants - January 1st
Worship Assistant: Jeff Klein, Reader: Ramona Back, Communion Assistants: Jamie Olson & Chris Austin, Hospitality Families: Porcher, Pristash, Rhone, Schreier, and Sorom |
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Worship Assistants - NEXT WEEK - January 8th
Worship Assistant: Tanya Reiman, Reader: Eric Porcher, Communion Assistant: Jenny Mentlick, Hospitality Families: Wallace, Welsh, Wendt, Sheryl Brown & Ziemer |
HERE ARE THE EVENTS COMING UP!
Sunday, January 1st: 9:15 am Worship
Wednesday, January 4th: 6:00 pm Youth Ministry
Sunday, January 8th: 9:15 am Worship & Sunday School, Noisy Collection, 6:00 pm New Member Dinner |
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Click Here to access Peace Lutheran December Calendar
Click Here to access Message from SE Minnesota Synod, ELCA God's blessings on your day,
Pastor Pete |
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