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News for God’s people at Peace With Christ Lutheran Church October 2009

And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that all things at all times, having all that you need, you may abound in every good work. 2 Corinthians 9:8 Pastor Patrick’s Pen ……………………………………………… Letter from Reena………………………………………………... LWML……………………………………………………………. Joy Circle/TAG…………………………………………………… Adopt a Semi Committee…………………………………………. Youth News……………………………..………..……………….. Marilyn’s Memo………...………………………………………... Know Your Leadership…………………………………………... Devotional Reading…………………….…………………………. Financial Update ………………………………………………….. Anniversaries …………………… ……………………………….. Birthdays. .…………………………..……………………………..

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FLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR Members are invited to sign up to place flowers on our altar for special occasions: in memory or honor of a loved one or a special event. Please sign up on the flower chart located in the Sunshine Hall and see posted guidelines for flowers.

PEACE WITH CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1412 West Swallow Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 Phone: (970) 226-4721 Fax: (970) 204-1570 Email:[email protected] On the web:www.pwchrist-fc.org Prayer Chain: 229-1459

Pastor: Ralph Patrick Parish Worker: Reena Linke Ministers: Members Editor: Marcy Petago Youth Coordinator: Marilyn Lasich Prayer Chain Coordinator: Cheryl Harsen

Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600 AM), at 9:00 AM Sundays

Church Elders: Wes Nierman, Head Elder.. ……………………………………..………….….226-5936 Ray Kaiser, Worship Elder…………………………………….….…………....223-0987 Dan Krueckeberg, Staff Elder…………………………………….….…….… ..482-9545 Art Pforr, Elder……………………………………………………………… . .223-8533 Dan Prevedel, Elder...…………………………………………………………..204-4008 Michael Rohlfs, Elder………………………...…………….….…….…………482-2663

Church Council: President, Chad Hamilton Vice President, Larry Siegfried Secretary, Ernestine Munsey Treasurer, Lisa Bernhardt Education Chairman, Eric Petago Education Co-Chair, Jane Pennington Evangelism Chairman, Rhonda Kaiser Fellowship Co-Chairman, Kerri Fagan/Linda Siegfried Youth Ministry Chairman, Amy Hoy Missions & Ministry Chairman, Jerry Buchleiter Head Trustee, Fred Kropp Hands in Harmony Chairman, Betty Keeney

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“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months” James 5:17 Dear Children of God, Martin Luther once claimed that if he didn’t spend at least three hours a day in prayer he wasn’t able to accomplish all the tasks that awaited him. What a powerful reminder of how important, yes essential, prayer is for men and women of God. We are reminded of this in the lesson from James. Elijah was indeed a godly man, a great prophet, a man who accomplished great things. And yet, he was a man, with a nature like ours. A weak nature, a sinful nature, a doubting nature. And therefore he was compelled to be in communion with God. He was compelled to spend extended time in prayer. We’re told in 1 Kings 17 that prior to the severe draught the Lord led Elijah to the Brook Cherith where he devoted Himself to the Lord and to prayer. We are no different from Elijah, for we also face the joyous victories of the Lord and the mountain-top experiences, as Where is it that we go to “be still, and know that I am Continued on page 4

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God.” Do we well as the times of draught in our daily life. The question is: Where is our Brook Cherith? Where is it that we go to “be still, and know that I am God.” Do we recognize the need we have to be fed by the angels as Elijah was, or do we try to go on our own strength? Do we find ourselves so busy that we simply MUST spend time with God? Consider the following from F.B Meyer: Looking back to the blessed age from which we date the centuries, there are many notable “ravines”. The Isle of Patmos, the solitude of the roman prisons, the Arabian Desert, and the hills and valleys of Palestine are all as enduringly memorable as those experienced by the people who have shaped our modern world. Our Lord Himself lived through His “Brook Cherith” in Nazareth, in the wilderness of Judea, amid the olive tress of Bethany, and in the solitude of the city of Gadara. So none of us is exempt from a “ravine” experience, where the sounds of human voices are exchanged fro the waters of quietness that flow from the throne of God, and where we taste the sweetness and soak up the power of a life “hidden with Christ” (Col. 3:3)§ God bless you as you spend time with Him in your Brook Cherith. Peace, Pastor ____________________________________ §

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Taken from “Streams in The Desert” by L.B. Cowman.

Dear Friends in Christ, This past month has been a whirlwind of beginnings – Sunday School, FED nights, the children and youth choirs, college/young adult group, Rocky Mountain lunches, and the list goes on! Through these various opportunities we teach a variety of ages about the faith of the church. One particularly important facet of several of these is song. Liturgy, hymnody, and anthems express our theology in a way that is more than cerebral. As Robin Leaver describes in his pamphlet, “The Theological Character of Music in Worship,” “Theology prevents music from becoming an end in itself by pointing man to its origins – in the doxology of creation. Music prevents theology from becoming a purely intellectual matter by moving the heart of man to consider its ultimate purpose – the doxology of the new creation.” Music and theology work cooperatively in worship, neither an end unto itself. Further, music and congregational song are not just for the musically talented or for those with the gift of singing. All believers share in this “elevated speech,” lifting our words from mere talk to that of the angels and the archangels. Luther believed presence in worship was not enough and said that because “God has made our hearts and spirits happy through His dear Son….He who believes this sincerely and earnestly cannot help but be happy; he must cheerfully sing.” While certainly we are not under the Law with regard to singing, it is and has been an integral part of worship for all time.

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Hymnody and congregational song are a great way to teach and discuss the faith with your families and children, as well. Here are some practical ways to engage members of your family in song: Have your child find the hymn in the hymnal and point to the words as they go, sing as an example to your children and others around you, discuss what different hymn verses or parts of the liturgy mean later on that week, sing one of the meal prayers in the Lutheran Service Book before or after evening meals, or maybe memorize a hymn a month. Most of us listen to the radio and can sing many of those songs by heart; how great would it be to sing the songs of our faith as easily! As we worship together, may we look to song as the viva vox evangelii (“a living voice of the Gospel”), teaching, expressing, and uniting in the faith of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory!

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LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION ♦ October 4th is LWML Sunday! The mite box for World Missions will be in the Narthex this morning. ♦ Through mid-October, LWML will be accepting donations to support Roadrunners for Christ. A monetary gift equivalent to the cost of 1-2 gallons of gas ($3-6) would go a long way in helping Roadrunner to continue delivering their precious cargo and message of hope. Marked envelopes are available in the Sunshine Room. ♦ Ladies of LWML will provide treats to go with your coffee EVERY Sunday in October. Your free will offering will support Cameron and Andrea (Chandler) Heiliger’s mission work in Turkey. ♦ LWML’s Ladies Day Out is Saturday, October 10th . We’ll get to know Reena a little better through a short program at Mulligan’s Restaurant beginning at 10am. A delicious lunch will follow. All ladies are welcome to join us for food and fun! ♦ A FINAL Craft Workshop for the Holiday Craft Fair is being offered Saturday, October 24th at 9am in the Fellowship Hall. Connie Jesser will have a variety of simple projects to complete. There is something for everyone!

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♦ LWML’s Holiday Craft Fair and Soup & Pie Luncheon is only a month away…Saturday, November 14th. Proceeds will benefit Stephen Heimer, current student at Concordia Seminary, future LCMS pastor. Sign up sheets for baked goods, pies and soup, kitchen help, cashiering, and set up are posted on LWML’s bulletin board. ♦ LWML’s Executive Board will meet Monday, October 26th beginning at 6pm in the home of Colleen Rohlfs. All ladies are welcome!

TAG Tuesday Afternoon Group All older adults are welcome to attend the various activities and Bible studies of this Older Adult Ministry Group. Our Bible study and meal are on the 1st Tuesday of the month. Some months there will be an additional activity. Come and enjoy the fellowship. Tuesday, October 6th at Noon October is the time for Oktoberfest. Bring your favorite German dish to share. This will be followed by a Bible study led by Pastor Caspersen at 1:00pm.

Joy Circle October 8th at 1:00, Pat Patrick will present a program on her trip to Africa. Pat Stegner will have devotions. Ida and Cheryl will be hostesses. All ladies are welcome to join us! 8

Adopt - A - Seminary Student Committee Dealing with debt is something most of us are familiar with in some way or another. Substantial educational debt in the lives of LCMS church workers is the subject of two recent issues of The Lutheran Witness (December 2008 Letters; February 2009 Rocky Mountain District, Opportunities). Neither our committee nor our congregation is chartered to eliminate debt in the affairs of our adopted seminary student ministerial candidates nor would we have been able to over the 20 years we have administered funds for their training. We have simply provided what we can toward their training, relying on their discretion to use our gifts as best they can, trusting in God to provide the increase. Our Rocky Mountain District has a Debt Assistance Program designed to help pastors, teachers, and other called workers, but funding toward helping other than our pastors has not been possible. In our Rocky Mountain District as of February 2009 there were 28 pastors with a total $940,000 educational debt who were receiving assistance. This is an average $33,571 per pastor. The burden of dealing with such debt can often distract from the ministry of the pastor bearing it. Our congregation has, through our church council, designated Advent and Lenten offerings for support of the candidates we choose. Generally, our candidates for the ministry are known and nominated by someone in our congregation, providing a personal relationship with them and their families. Our committee feels that congregational support, as a result, has always been generous. We are currently supporting Stephen Heimer who is entering his third year of training. Many of us at PWC have met him during previous visits and he and his family will again be here Oct. 4th. We look forward to his visit here with his family, Lysia and young Jaden Timothy. For the committee, Dave Muth 9

YOUTH NEWS

Fritzler’s Haunted Corn Maize – Thursday, OCT. 15 meet at PWC at 6:00 pm to car pool to Fritzler’s (PSD and Thompson Valley schools have Oct 16 off). Please eat before arriving, there will be snacks later at the maze. Cost is $15 per person. IF you bring the following items (2 canned goods & 1 pr. mittens/gloves), PWC Youth will pay $5 off your entrance fee, with a cost to you of $10. Items to bring include canned fruit, vegetables, or soups; mittens or gloves for kids are great, too! Harvest Farms Corn Maze - Sunday, Oct. 25 meet at PWC at noon. We will eat lunch before heading to the maze. If the weather permits, there will be a bonfire at Lasich’s after we finish at harvest farms. Cost is $15 per person. IF you bring the following items (2 canned goods & 1 pr. Mittens/gloves), PWC Youth will pay $5 off your entrance fee, with a cost to you of $10. Items to bring include canned fruit, vegetables, or soups; mittens or gloves for kids are great, too! FED Night meal - Oct. 20 & 21. We will again serve the meal October 21. Plan to come on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5:30 pm to help cook the main dish and dessert. Then plan to help on Wed. Oct.21 beginning at 4:30pm to serve and clean-up. All donations will go to help cover the cost of fall events. Football Games - there are two games in October that we can attend as a group: Oct. 17 – Rocky/Poudre and Oct. 30 Fort Collins/Rocky. We will meet before the game and then return to PWC for donation and food. Please sign-up!

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MARILYN’S MEMO Dear Family at PWC, As I write this to you, it’s the first day of autumn and it’s easy to believe as it is rainy, only about 50 and a very “fallish” day! October is a time of harvest and seasonal changes. The leaves begin to change, it may snow, corn and beets are harvested, there are homecomings, bon-fires, hayrides, the pumpkins, squash and gourds are ready in the pumpkin patch. It’s a wonderful time of the year. A good time to reflect on the many blessings we have and receive daily from our Lord. What blessings have you received over the last ten months? What do you find joy in this season? We can even rejoice in God’s comfort during our times of sorrows and troubles, see 2 Cor. 1:1 – 7. These are times when we may rely more on His grace and pray more often. He promises to be with us through it all and share in our burdens and joys. All these earthly blessings of the season enable us to see the wonder and beauty of God’s creation but they are nothing compared to the joy and blessings we receive through faith in Christ. God richly blesses us each and everyday. In Luther’s Morning and Evening Prayers, he thanked God each morning and evening for keeping him safe throughout the day and night. It’s an awesome way to begin and end your day. We have assurance of forgiveness through Christ’s death on the cross, the assurance of everlasting life through His resurrection, the promise that He will always be with us in sorrow or rejoicing – what glorious blessings! Remember this month all the earthly gifts you enjoy in this life. Rejoice in the heavenly gifts given to you, God forgives us and loves us! In His love, Marilyn

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Conversations of Grace Conference Please consider attending the 2009 Conversations of Grace conference on November 6 and 7 in Albuquerque. There will be a great lineup of speakers for this personal evangelism conference. Please see the poster on the bulletin board (across from the kitchen) for further details. You can also find information on the Internet at www.conversationsofgrace.org. Small Jelly Jars - If you have any small jelly jars that you would be willing to donate to the Youth for their hard candy sales, it would be greatly appreciated. Please put the jars in the Youth Room or contact Marilyn.

ALTAR GUILD MEMBERS NEEDED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS YEAR AND NEXT YEAR, WE WILL SOON BE HAVING HOLY COMMUNION ON EVERY SUNDAY. THE ALTAR GUILD COULD USE SOME ADDITIONAL HELP WITH THESE DUTIES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND A TRAINING SESSION ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH AT 10:00AM IF YOU CAN NOT ATTEND THAT DAY, PLEASE SPEAK WITH MARILYN LASICH.

“SHOPPING” WITH THE YOUTH!! Did you know that the Scrip program is a fund-raiser for the PWC Youth Group? It is! We have gift cards available for groceries, restaurants, department stores, movies, candy - just check out what we have or see if we can order cards for you for your favorite store! You receive the full amount of the card - the youth receive a percentage of the total from each retailer. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! 12

Know Your Leadership Larry Siegfried, Vice President I was born in a farm house one mile south of Severance, Colorado to Henrietta and Rheiny Siegfried. I grew up on a farm southeast of Timnath, Colorado and attended first grade through twelfth grade at the school in Timnath. My high school class was the last class to graduate at Timnath high school. I attended Colorado State University and graduated with a Masters Degree in Vocational Agriculture and taught agriculture classes in the high schools in Julesburg, Colorado, Montrose, Colorado and at the Larimer County Voc Tech Center in Fort Collins for 21 years. I met Linda when I was teaching in Montrose and we moved to Fort Collins in 1970. We have two children, Suzanne Malm who lives in Greeley, Colorado and Jim Siegfried who lives in Sheridan, Arkansas. We also have four grandchildren - Jack, Jake, Madelyn, and Griffin. For the past 25 years, after I resigned from teaching, I have been a life insurance agent and registered representative helping clients with their insurance and financial needs. When I was growing up, I attended Bethel Lutheran Church in Windsor, Colorado where I was baptized, confirmed and have been a Lutheran all my life. In 1970 when Linda and I moved to Ft. Collins, we started attending St. John’s Lutheran Church and were involved in the initial meetings to start a mission church which became Peace With Christ Lutheran Church. As charter members of Peace With Christ, I can still remember meeting at O’Dea Elementary School for two years while Peace With Christ was being built. Since I have been a member of Peace With Christ, I have served as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Elder, Chairman of various committees, Chairman of our 30th Anniversary, Continued on page 14

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Sunday School Superintendent, Youth Leader, and various Call Committees. In addition to these activities and responsibilities, I help Linda clean our church facilities. P.S. I also play golf and go RV camping. Another memory, was working with fellow members at Peace With Christ and Labors of Christ to build the addition to our church which included the fellowship hall, preschool rooms, kitchen, etc. I want to say that most of Linda and my best friends and associates are members of Peace With Christ and look forward to this continued relationship. We are very blessed to have our church family in our daily lives. God Bless you all.

Dates to Remember December 12 & 16 - Children’s Christmas Service rehearsal (12th) and Service (16th) December 19 - Christmas Caroling to shut-ins and nursing homes

Quilt Sale Saturday, October 24th 9:00am - 3:00pm Gloria Christi Lutheran Church 1322 31st Ave., Greeley (corner of 13th & 31st) Additional miscellaneous quilted items and un-quilted quilt tops to finish. Proceeds will benefit church kitchen, Quilts of Valor, & other charity quilts. 14

In the morning...come up...Present yourself to me there on top of the mountains. (Exodus 34:2) The “morning” is the time I have set to meet with Lord. “Morning” - the very word itself is like a cluster of luscious grapes to crush into sacred wine for me to drink. In the morning! This is when God wants me at my best in strength and hope so that I may begin my daily climb, not in weakness but in strength. Last night I buried yesterday’s fatigue, and this morning I took on a new supply of energy. Blessed is the day when the morning is sanctified - set apart to God! Successful is the day when the first victory is won in prayer! Holy is the day when the dawn finds me on the mountaintop with God! Dear Father, I am coming to meet with You. Nothing on the common, everyday plain of life will keep me away from Your holy heights. At Your calling I come, so I have the assurance that You will meet with me. Each morning begun so well on the mountain will make me strong and glad the rest of the day! Joseph Parker Still, still with You, when the purple morning breaks, When the birds awake, and the shadows flee; Fairer than morning, lovelier than daylight, Dawns the sweet consciousness, I am with Thee. Alone with You, amid the misty shadows, The solemn hush of nature newly born; Alone with You in breathless adoration, In the calm dew and freshness of the morn. As in a sunrise o’er a waveless ocean, The image of the morning star does rest, So in this stillness, You discerning only Your image in the waters of my breast. When sinks the soul, subdued by toil, to slumber, It’s closing eyes look up to You in prayer; Sweet the repose, beneath Your wings o’ershadowing, But sweeter still to wake and find You there. Harriet Beecher Stowe

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LIFE LINE SCREENING Peace With Christ Lutheran Church will be hosting a preventive health event for local residents. The event is being offered by Life Line Screening and will take place on Monday, October 26. Life Line Screening is the nation’s leading provider of preventive screenings and scans for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries (which is a leading cause of stroke); abdominal aortic aneurysms (which can lead to a ruptured aorta); Hardening of the arteries in the legs (which is a strong predictor of heart disease); and atrial fibrillation (irregular heart beat) which is closely tied to stroke risk. All four affordable, non-invasive, painless vascular screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. Register for the four tests for $149. Also available will be an Osteoporosis screening and three important finger-prick blood tests (lipid panel, glucose for diabetes and hs-C-Reactive Protein). You must pre-register for the screenings. Appointments are limited, so sign up now by calling 1-800-324-1851. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

The Lutheran Chorale invites you to the first concerts of the 2009-2010 season. First performance is Saturday, October 24 at 7:00pm at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1701 W. Caley Ave., Littleton. A free will offering will be collected. On Sunday, October 25, at 7:30pm, will be performing at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Pkwy., Lakewood. Ticket prices are $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors/ Students, and $25 for families. For more information [email protected] or Linda Blandin at 303-973-1161. 16

FocusOn® Financial Management workshop: Take steps to reach your financial goals. A free educational workshop, FocusOn® Financial Management, can help you learn how to develop a financial strategy to reach your goals. The workshop focuses on important financial management issues and shows you how to take steps to: • Protect what you value. • Manage your cash flow. • Make wise investment decisions. • Determine how much money you need for retirement and prepare to retire with confidence. Pass on your legacy to the people and institutions that are important to you. The one-hour workshop will be presented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans representatives Nancy Behm, Ryan Behm, Paul Caylor, Jeff Losh and Robert Watson. When: Tuesday, October 27th, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Where: Ft. Collins Hilton, 425 W.Prospect Rd. ****Complimentary refreshments will be served. Sign up for this free workshop today! Contact Ryan Behm, at 970-266-1700 or email at [email protected] by Fri. Oct 16th to reserve your seat.

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In Search of Fun-Loving-Party-People Lutheran Family Services needs men and women who enjoy making good times happen. On November 14, 2009 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Ft. Collins we are holding a Family-Fun Event called “Deck the Halls” Festival. There will be great family entertainment, Christmas decorations of all types for sale and amazing Holiday Food. If this sounds like a fun time...we’d love to have you assist us in planning and producing this fundraising event. Please call Doyle Lott at 303-217-5860 for more information. 17

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO .… Vern & Char Carlson Joshua & Darci Johnson Mark & Kirstin Olsen Brian & Kim Molzer Mike & Lewanda Fields Jerry & Barbara Holder Wes & Eunice Nierman

October 9, 1949 October 11, 2003 October 19, 1996 October 21, 2006 October 23, 1976 October 25, 1969 October 28, 1961

We apologize if we missed your anniversary. Please notify the church office to update.

Financial Update As of August 31 2009 2009 budget: $359,000.00 Year-to-date total PWC income: $222,438.87 Year-to-date total PWC expenses: $229,249.80 Net Income: -$6,810.93

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HAPPY OCTOBER BIRTHDAY TO……. Helen Leben Viola Monahan Steve Inscho Brendon Votipka Paul Rubel John Jesser Fran Watson Ken Keeney Lisa Bernhardt Claude France Jillian Jesser MacKenzie Ross Naomi Loschen Mackenzie Cheuvront Mark Olsen Stacie Yeldell Charity Dowdell Reuben Blumenshine Elenore Lund Jerry Buchleiter Tyler Dixon Ashley Holloway Dana Leininger Esther Daugherty Evelyn Marweg Dana Spanjer Nancy Spillman Bridger Boehnke Alex Cheatham Ashley Fischer Doug Kettelson Molly Krueckeberg Scott Yeldell

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