Green Sheet - August 30, 2009

NEWS AND NOTES FROM PEACE WITH CHRIST 1412 W. Swallow Road Fort Collins, CO 80526 970-226-4721 Pastor Ralph Patrick www.pwchrist-fc.org

August 30, 2009 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

WELCOME TO PEACE WITH CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH! We give thanks to God that you are joining us today! Many of our guests are seeking a home church where they can be part of the Fellowship of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Peace with Christ is a congregation that is a family not an “organization”. We are small enough to allow people to know each other by name, and yet large enough to offer opportunities for growth and service. What we “specialize” in is not programs or productions, but simply The Gospel of Our Lord Jesus. Christ, His Word, and the Cross are what provide the foundation for faith and ministry. If you are interested in learning more about Peace With Christ Lutheran Church, please call the church office at 226-4721. Pastor Patrick would welcome the opportunity to visit with you personally.

“Don’t think of yourself more highly than you ought to think, but soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith” Romans 12:3 THE TIME before the service may be used for prayer and preparation. Read through the worship bulletin and familiarize yourself with the service. A few moments spent this way will help make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE: “Sign Language” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Does God really care? Need a miracle? God cares, and He gives us our miracle in the person of our Savior, Jesus Christ. (Mark 7:32-35) Listen to The Lutheran Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m. Peace With Christ Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600AM), at 9:00 AM Sundays.

Holy Baptism Today we welcome Danica Lynn Flesner into Christ’s family through Holy Baptism. We rejoice with Danica as her name will be added to the Book of Life. We pray the Lord’s blessing upon Danica and her parents Heather & Jeff Flesner.

Thank you -

for the visits, cards, prayers. It means a lot to me to know I have a loving and caring PWC family. Bill Smith

LWML’s September Meeting is Monday, September 14th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Marjean Carpenter will lead our program on Parish Nursing. Ann Rodenbeck will have devotions and mites. Hostesses will be Jodi Allison and Connie Jesser. All women of PWC are invited to attend. ♦ The Northern Zone LWML Fall Rally will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greeley on Saturday, September 12th beginning at 9am. Binh Rybacki will speak on “Children of Peace International”. See the LWML bulletin board for registration information. Please sign-up by TODAY. ♦ The next regular LWML Executive Board meeting is TOMORROW, August 31st beginning at 6pm in the home of Angela Myers. All ladies are welcome.

TAG (Tuesday Afternoon Group) On September 1st at Noon our 19th year begins with a potluck meal with everyone bringing their favorite dish. A Bible study led by Pastor Caspersen will follow at 1:00pm.

Joy Circle The annual Fall Picnic at Rolland Moore Park (Shields and Rolland Moore Parkway) will on Thursday, September 3. Bring your favorite picnic dish to share - tableware and drinks will be provided. Meet at the church at 11:30am. We will be in the first shelter near the playground, it you drive there directly. Hazel Maiorka will have devotions and there will be a short program.

Confirmation Parents Meeting On Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:00pm there will be an important meeting for ALL 7th and 8th grade confirmation students and their parents. We will go over the curriculum, expectations, and schedule for the year. Due to the increased involvement expected of the parents, it is imperative that everyone attend. ******************************************************

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Parents: Please sign-up to help with scrip sales -- Thanks! PWC “Olympics II”: Plan to help with the Sunday School Kickoff in September. We will plan a BBQ and games for the Olympics. We will meet on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 and September 9th at 5:30 to plan and have a Bible Study. SIGN-UP!! ****************************************************** Family EDucation Night FED night begins September 9th! Plan to make this a regular part of your family’s schedule. We’ll start with a quick meal at 5:15 and class will follow from 6:00-7:00. There is something for everyone, from young to “mature” as well as our regular Confirmation classes. If any of you have groups looking for good fund-raising activities our FED night meals are a great way to make some extra cash. Contact Lisa Bernhardt at 970-4720256 evenings, or 970-484-1488 during business hours if you’re interested. Adult choir will begin rehearsals at 7pm on Wednesday, September 9, which is the first FED Night. Stay after the Bible study to sing with us! We will be singing for Sunday services about once a month, and we would love to have everyone join us, regardless of experience. Look for the sign-up sheet in the Narthex. See you September 9th.

In Our Prayers: We rememberThose who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery: Bill Smith, Rosalee Blumenshine, Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of Josh and Jamie Jones), Ann Ireland (mother of Lisa Bernhardt), Kevin Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hudson, Evelyn Marweg Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, Jean Upham Synodical President - Gerald Kieschnick US. Soldiers throughout the world.

King’s Men’s Study Group In addition to other study opportunities, this group will be working through the book ‘The Measure of a Man’ during FED class time. Contact John Pennington, Martin Sampson, or Dan Prevedel if you would like to join us.

PWC OLYMPICS II The Youth members invite everyone to the second annual Olympics! Please join us on Sunday, September 13 following second service. Sign-up for the BBQ and games. If you have questions, contact Marilyn at 226-4721 or 568-3701

The Lutheran Study Bible “...search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,…” (John 5:39) If you would like to order a copy of The Lutheran Study Bible at a special price in the next couple weeks, please see Wes Nierman. This new edition contains many helpful tools that can enhance your study of God’s Word. Order by September 6.

If looking for landscaping services - contact Alan Horne, “Yard Elves” at 970-372-6577 or 970-566-1562

Writing - TREASURY OF DAILY PRAYER Great and grievous, indeed, are these dangers and temptations, which every Christian must bear. We bear them even though each one were alone by himself. So every hour that we are in this vile life, we are attacked on all sides (2Corinthians 4:8), chased and hunted down. We are moved to cry out and to pray that God would not allow us to become weary and faint (Isaiah 40:31; Hebrews 12:3) and to fall again into sin, shame, and unbelief. For otherwise it is impossible to overcome even the least temptation. We Christians must be armed (Ephesians 6:10-18) and daily expect to be constantly attacked. No one may go on in security and carelessly, as though the devil were far from us. At all times we must expect and block his blows. Though I am now chaste, patient, kind, and in firm faith, the devil will this very hour send such an arrow into my heart that I can scarcely stand. For his is an enemy that never stops or becomes tired. So when one temptation stops, there always arise others and fresh ones. So there is no help or comfort except to run here, take hold of the Lord’s Prayer, and speak to God from the heart like this: “Dear Father, You have asked me to pray. Don’t let me fall because of temptations.” Then you will see that the temptations must stop and finally confess themselves conquered. If you try to help yourself by your own thoughts and counsel, you will only make the matter worse and give the devil more space. For he has a serpent’s head (Revelation 12:9). If it finds an opening into which it can slip, the whole body will follow without stopping. But prayer can prevent him and drive him back. Large Catechism III 105, 109-11

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION ARTICLE VI: THE PERSON OF CHRIST THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

No man besides [Christ], either in heaven or on earth, can say with truth, "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20). Also, "Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." We do not understand these testimonies to mean that only Christ's divinity is present with us in the Christian Church and congregation, and that such presence does not apply to Christ according to His humanity... However, the Holy Scriptures say this only about Christ, and no other man. We hold that by these words the majesty of the man Christ is declared. Christ has received this majesty, according to His humanity, at the right hand of God's majesty and power. So also, according to His received human nature and with the same, He can be, and also is, present where He wants to be. He is present especially in His Church and congregation on earth as Mediator, Head, King, and High Priest. This presence is not a part, or only one half of Him. Christ's entire person is present, to which both natures belong, the divine and the human-not only according to His divinity, but also according to, and with, His received human nature. He is our Brother, and we are flesh of His flesh and bone of His bone. He has instituted His Holy Supper for the certain assurance and confirmation of this, so that He will be with us, and dwell, work, and be effective in us. (paragraphs 76-79)

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copyright 2005,2006 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All rights reserved. To purchase a copy of CONCORDIA, call 800-325-3040.

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Today August 30

Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour

8:00 am & 10:45 am 9:30 am

Monday August 31

LWML Executive Board

6:00 pm

Tuesday September 1

TAG

12:00 pm

Wednesday September 2

Bible Study King’s Men’s Bible Study Olympic Planning Mtg.

8:45 am 6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Thursday September 3

Joy Circle Elder’s Meeting Confirmation Mtg.

11:30 am 5:30 pm 7:00 pm

Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour

8:00 am & 10:45 am 9:30 am

Friday September 4 Saturday September 5

Sunday September 6

THOSE SERVING TODAY August 30 Materials: Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

8:00 am Naomi Loschen Russmans

Nursery: Acolytes: Crucifer: Audio Support: Organist: Elder of the Month:

Dan Krueckeberg Chris Dunker Ned Daugherty Allen Hendrix Carol Hendrix Julie Roth John Pennington Reena Linke Ray Kaiser

10:45 am Pat Cribbs Pichels Dan Prevedel Bob Cribbs Ron Pichel Stacie Yeldell Taylor Wiginton David Nierman

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY September 6 Materials: Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

Nursery: Acolytes: Crucifer: Audio Support: Organist: Elder of the Month:

8:00 am Muellers Joanne Kohler Farriers Evelyn Scheiwe Karen Carlson Brian Lacey Karen Carlson

10:45 am Hazel Maiorka Jan Hudak

Amanda Nierman

David Nierman Martin Sampson Chuck Black Chelsie & Sierra Rachael Bernhardt

Judy Dahlgren

David Nierman

Wes Nierman

Flowers placed on the Altar by The Fiscus Family

Prayer and Study Date: August 23-August 29 Luther Quote: “” Bible readings for the week: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Psalm 78; Job 4-6 Psalm 79; Job 7-9 Psalm 80; Job 10-12 Psalm 81; Job 13-15 Psalm 82; Job 16-18 Psalm 83; Job 19-21 Psalm 84; Job 22-24

Fan into Flame — August 16-31 The Fan into Flame campaign aims to raise $100 million for new mission work around the United States and throughout the world. Its structure is based on Acts 1:8, in which Jesus promises His followers, “You will bear witness . . . in Jerusalem, in Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Nearly 850 LCMS congregations have participated in the campaign thus far. Daily Prayers: Sunday: With thanksgiving for the districts that are currently participating in Fan into Flame campaigns. Pray for God’s blessing on these districts as they complete the campaigns: Florida-Georgia, Indiana, Iowa West, Michigan, Mid-South, Nebraska, New England, North Wisconsin, Ohio, and Pacific Southwest.

Monday: For the other districts that plan to initiate their involvement in the campaign soon—may their members’ involvement strengthen their faith in our generous Lord and their passion for mission involvement! Russia – September 1-15 LCMS work began in Russia in 1992, and LCMS World Mission is involved in theological education in Russia on various levels. LCMS World Mission also supports our partner church in Russia as it trains leaders for outreach in this vast land. Tuesday: For career missionaries Rev. Jon and Julie Muhly, and their sons, David and Nathaniel. Ask the Lord to continue to protect and guide them in their work.

Wednesday: For career missionary Rev. Matt Heise, who is based in Tblisi, Georgia, but who works often in Russia as a theological educator. Ask the Lord to bless his words as he teaches many Russian leaders.

Thursday: For The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia (ELCIR), the LCMS partner church. Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to increase the numbers in this church body and the faith of its members, and also to provide them with passion and insight into the outreach challenges of their time.

Friday: For the music outreach ministry in St. Petersberg, Russia, which is coordinated by a Lutheran laywoman, Dasha Shkurlyatyeva. Pray that the words of the Gospel that many are hearing through music would take root in unbelievers’ hearts.

Saturday: For the work of Slava Ostanin, an evangelist, who reaches out to adult prisoners, juvenile delinquents, criminals recently discharged from prison, and their families with the Good News of Jesus’ love through the Icthus prison ministry.

www.lcmsworldmission

August 23 ATTENDANCE Worship Attendance: 155(8:00) 94(10:45 am)

Total 249

Education Hour Attendance: Adult Bible Study: Sunday School: Financial Update As of July 31, 2009 Budget - 2009

Income

Expenses

Net Income

$359,000.00

$190,249.20

$194,277.41

-$4,028.21

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR: 9:30-10:30 a.m. ADULT BIBLE CLASS. .. Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN . . . . Preschool Rooms GRADES 1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter GRADES 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abraham GRADE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaac JR. HIGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob SR. HIGH . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Youth Room

NEXT WEEK'S SCRIPTURE READINGS (ESV) First Lesson: Isaiah 35:4-7a Second Lesson: James 2:1-10, 14-18 Gospel: Mark 7:31-37

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