Green Sheet - January 18, 2009

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

January 18, 2009 Second Sunday after Epiphany

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.

THE TIME before the service may be used for prayer and preparation. Read through the worship bulletin and familiarize yourself with the service. Use the hymn marker to mark the Psalm for the day. A few moments spent this way will help make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE: “A Change in Plans” Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Paul Devantier of Concordia Seminary. Once you receive God’s wonderful gift of faith in Christ, you can be sure God has plans for you, and they may involve a change in your plans. (Mark 1:14-20) Listen to The Lutheran Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m. LUTHERAN TALK RADIO: You can listen to Issues, Etc. ondemand. Issues, Etc. is produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Listen to what you want when you want to at: www.issuesetc.org *******************************************************

Commemoration CONFESSION OF PETER Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The week of Prayer for Christian Unity is framed by two commemorations, the Confession of Peter (a relatively recent addition to the calendar) and the older Conversion of Paul. Both apostles are remembered together on June 29, but these two days offer an opportunity to focus on key events in each of their lives. On this day the church remembers that Peter was led by God’s grace to acknowledge Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God” (Matthew 16:16) *******************************************************

Lutherans for Life Sunday is today. Special offering envelopes available in the bulletin. A resource catalog is in the office if interested in other ways to help.

LWML Executive Board : The next meeting is on Monday, January 26 at 6:00pm at Bev Russman’s home. We hope to see you there! FED Night: LWML will host a FED night meal on January 28 with receipts given to the Salvation Army. Please contact Bev Russman, 493-3076, if you can donate some food. Thank You! ******************************************************** TAG January 20th at 1:00pm - Carl Ziehm will once again show us some of the interesting slides he has taken on his many trips. This time it will be on the Lincoln Highway. All older adults are welcome to attend this Older Adult Ministry group.

******************************************************** THANK YOU - THANK YOU Please keep saving the Campbell’s Label bar codes and The Box Tops for Education. If you do not want to be a “cup up” just put the entire label in the box and I will cut it up. We are helping make a difference. More information on the LWML Bulletin Board or call CJ Muth at 484 -8358.

The Daily Prayer Seminar Saturday February 7th from 8:30 - 11:30 am This Seminar will serve to prepare us for the Lenten Season, the theme of which is “Lord, Teach us to Pray”.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING On Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 1:00pm, please mark your calendar and plan to attend. The agenda will include a discussion of church staffing needs and election of delegates for the District Convention.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT LADIES OF ALL AGES MARK YOUR CALENDARS! WHERE: PEACE WITH CHRIST WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 5:00PM - 9:00PM TIME:

Immediately following the Girls Night Out there will be a Girls Only lock-in for young ladies ages 13-19. See MacKenzie Stine for more information. Permission slips and information will be handed out in Senior High Bible Class.

Valentine’s Day Dinner (Hosted by PWC Youth) All members of the Congregation are invited, Saturday, February 7th at 6:00pm. Please signsign-up to attend. A free will offering will be accepted. All funds raised will go toward the youth summer servant events.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Sledding Day: Youth and congregation members! Plan to meet at PWC at 9am to go sledding. Bring your sled, warm clothes, a lunch and we will head out to a sledding hill (destination to be announced depending on snow!) Sign up to attend and to drive! Valentine’s Day Dinner : This years Valentine’s Day Dinner is scheduled for Saturday, February 7th at 6:00pm. Sign-up sheet on bulletin board in the Narthex.

Support Deaconess Ministry While you search the internet go to www.goodsearch.com this is search engine powered by Yahoo and the charity is Lutheran Deaconess Association. Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who so kindly brought in meals, sent cards and the many prayers for both of us in our recent surgeries. Cleve & Nancy Moore

It is time again to be thinking about the upcoming collection of food & clothing for St. John’s food pantry & clothing closet. During the first two weeks of February we will be collecting in the Sunshine Hall. The greatest needs are winter clothes especially for kids, blankets, bedding, disposable diapers, soap (not liquid), personal products, canned fruit, vegetables, soup, and pasta. Your help is a blessing. If you would like to read the sermon from Shean Fagan’s funeral service go to the Peace With Christ website: www.pwchrist-fc.org

In Our Prayers: We remember The Fagan Family Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery: Jean Patrick, Glenn & Bonnie McGrew (Parents of Pat Patrick), Doug Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson), Nancy Moore, Kevin Rodenbeck, Alice Boehnke, Barb Holder, Marilynn Hudson, Genevive Inscho, Dale Heermann, Isa Orozco-Peterson Those who are not able to attend church: Marie Rubel, Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Mary Anderson, Viola Monahan, Arline Young, June Schwarck The College students returning to school For the jobless President-elect Obama & members of Congress Pastors and Deaconesses in isolated places Pray for leaders in our church, including Synodical President, Gerald Kieschnick & Rocky Mtn. District President, Randy Golter. Christians in Africa, the Seminary in Petoria and Bishop Tswaedi. Middle East Conflict U.S. Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan & throughout the world.

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD 2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION ARTICLE XI: GOD'S ETERNAL ELECTION According to Christ's teaching [all people] should abstain from their sins, repent, believe His promise, and entirely trust in Him. Since we cannot do this by ourselves, by our own powers, the Holy Spirit desires to work these thingsrepentance and faith-in us through the Word and Sacraments. In order that we may receive this, persevere in it, and remain steadfast, we should beg God for His grace, which He has promised us in Holy Baptism. No doubt He will give it to us according to His promise, as He has said, "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!" (Luke 11:11-13) The Holy Spirit dwells in the elect, who have become believers, as in His temple [1 Corinthians 6:19]. He is not idle in them, but moves God's children to obey God's commands. Therefore,

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Today January 18

Epiphany Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour LWML Installation Hands in Harmony Broadcast Articles Due

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

12:00 pm

Monday January 19

Evangelism Committee Worship Committee Church Council

6:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Tuesday January 20

TAG

1:00 pm

Wednesday January 21

Bible Study FED Dinner FED Classes Adult/Youth Choir

8:45 am 5:15 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm

Thursday January 22

RMHS King’s Men’s Group

11:10 am 5:00 pm

Friday January 23 Saturday January 24

Girls Night Out

Sunday January 25

Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour Congregational Meeting

5:00 pm 8:00 am & 10:45 am 9:30 am 1:00 pm

THOSE SERVING TODAY January 18 Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

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

8:00 am 10:45 am Walt & Mary Alice Cliff & Lu Bender Buchholz Rhonda Kaiser Jan Achziger Deaconess Claire Rueffer Ray Kaiser Chris Dunker Tracy Foster Gary Myers Wes Nierman Stony Achziger Bill Roth Ted Anderson Fosters Mackenzie Cheuvront Wyatt Allerheiligen Chris Dunker Norma Thaemert Michael Rohlfs

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY January 25 Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

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

8:00 am Cheryl Harsen Eunice Nierman Dan Krueckeberg Harry Krueckeberg Tracy Foster Wes Nierman Bill Roth Fosters Katie Petago Krissy Petago Ron Pichel Ann Caspersen Michael Rohlfs

10:45 am Harold Nansel CJ Muth Dan Prevedel Chris Dunker Gary Myers

Colleen Rohlfs Zachary Prevedel Robin Toomey David Nierman

Prayer and Study Date: January 18 - January 24 Luther Quote: “So we ascend in Christ and are swept away through the Word and the Holy Spirit and cling to Him, by faith becoming one body with Him and He with us. He is the Head; we are the members.” Bible readings for the week: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Psalm 46; Genesis 10-12 Psalm 47; Genesis 13-15 Psalm 48; Genesis 16-18 Psalm 49; Genesis 19-21 Psalm 50; Genesis 22-24 Psalm 51; Genesis 25-27 Psalm 52; Genesis 28-30

Transitioning Missionaries – Jan. 16-23 Every year, missionaries complete their service on the foreign mission field and return home to the United States to serve in new capacities. Whether a missionary has served for one year or 20 years, it greatly impacts their life and provides a crucial contribution to God’s work in a specific area of the world. Daily Prayers: Sunday: That God would provide opportunities for transitioning missionaries that use the new talents and skills they were able to learn overseas—to His glory and their fulfillment as His children.

Monday: That the Lord would provide people in the transitioning missionaries’ lives who would truly be open to listening to their experiences and helping them to share about their mission work on a deeper level. Returning missionaries often struggle to find caring friends who want to know more about their work than the surface-level cultural differences of the people the missionaries served. Tuesday: For missionary kids who are required to adapt, perhaps for the first time, to life in the United States after living in another country. “MKs” can feel lonely and out-of-place as they seek to make new friends and struggle with homesickness for their previous country of residence.

Wednesday: For returning missionaries to be enthusiastic and convicting mission advocates as they speak with and challenge other Christians to respond to God’s mission in some way. As they make presentations, send thank you notes, and talk with all of those who supported their service, they have the opportunity to invite other people to deepen their mission involvement. Thursday: That returning missionaries would keep their eyes and ears open as they are sharing about their service, so that they may identify good candidates for missionary service and invite them to prayerfully consider specific opportunities or to talk with a placement counselor. “Real-live” missionaries are often the best recruiters!

Friday: That the Lord would provide them with ways to continue communicating with the people in the fields where they served, with whom they undoubtedly built deep relationships. Pray also for God to provides ways for continued involvement in mission efforts in these areas.

LCMS World Mission Volunteers – Jan. 24-31 LCMS World Mission’s St. Louis office benefits from the faithful service of 60 volunteers each month. They volunteer for an average of 130 hours per month. The estimated value of volunteer work is $19.50 per hour or $1.4 million per year. Saturday: With thanksgiving for the many hours of faithful service that volunteers provide to LCMS World Mission every month. The approximate annual value of their services is $1.4 million.

January 11 ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS Worship Attendance: 137(8:00 am) 110(10:45 am)

Total 247

Education Hour Attendance: Adult Bible Study: 53 Sunday School: 29

Total Regular Offerings: Needed weekly to meet budget:

$7,672.07 $8,290.24

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: Jonah 3:1-5,10 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Gospel: Mark 1:14-20

PRESS DEADLINES Green sheet articles are due by 3:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Broadcast articles are due

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