Green Sheet - May 24, 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

May 24, 2009 Seventh Sunday of Easter

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. A few moments spent this way will help make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE: “Not What They Seem” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Things are not always what they seem to be. That’s especially true of Christ and His Church (John 15:2627) 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. ******************************************************* Messages will be centered around this Theme: “The Gifts of Easter”. May 24—“The Gift of The Truth.” May 31—“The Gift of The Holy Spirit”

******************************************************* Musicians and Vocalist Please sign-up for the June 13th concert. There will be a free-will offering for the Needy Family Fund. JUNE 15TH - 19TH TEACHERS, DRAMA TEAM AND STORY TELLER NEEDED -- PLEASE SIGN UP IN THE NARTHEX. SUPPLIES NEEDED: 140 empty paper towel rolls, 3 packages brown paper lunch bags, 4 large packing boxes, Roman soldier gear, 3 tents/ awnings for outside, and picnic blankets for under awnings. VBS SNACKS: If you would like to furnish snacks for Vacation Bible School, please sign up on the poster in the narthex and take the coordinating “sticky” as a reminder/shopping aid. We appreciate your generosity.

LWML June Meeting Ann Rodenbeck will host brunch at her house…Saturday, June 6th at 10am. Ann will provide the main dish and Karen Buchleiter will offer devotions. Please bring a favorite side dish to share! See the LWML bulletin board for directions and carpooling information. ♦ LWML’s first mission project this summer will benefit Lisa Beckendorf, a missionary with Lutheran Bible Translators stationed in Botswana, Africa. Months ago, we raised enough for Lisa to purchase a sewing machine. Next? Notions! Through June, envelopes are available in the Sunshine Hall for your monetary gifts. All donations can be given to Bev Russman, Ann Rodenbeck, Karen Buchleiter or Cheryl Harsen. ♦ Norma Thaemert will participate in a Mission Walk during LWML’s 33rd Biennial Convention held June 25- June 28th in Portland, Oregon. Money raised will help fund mission projects chosen at this national event. See Norma for details and to pledge your support! ♦ The recipient of LWML’s 2009 Holiday Craft Fair proceeds will be Stephen Heimer. Stephen is currently studying at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis to become an LCMS pastor like his father, Reverend Karl Heimer of Ysleta Mission. ♦ Kay’s Angels are in need of old jeans of all colors (especially dark blue and black.) Your cast-offs will be transformed into beautiful quilts to be sold at bazaar. Hobby Lobby 40% off coupons are also requested. If you can’t use them, Kay can! Her mailbox is #117. The “Angels” will not meet Monday, May 25th but crafting will resume June 1st. See you then! ♦ The next LWML Executive Board meeting will be Monday, June 1st beginning at 6pm in the home of Cheryl Harsen. This is a change from the originally scheduled meeting place. All ladies are welcome!

TAG - June 2nd at 11:30am We will meet at the church at 11:30am and carpool to Gateway Natural Area for a picnic. It is 5.2 miles up Poudre Canyon and is wheelchair accessible. Bring a dish to share. Also bring lawn chairs and outdoor games. Tableware and drinks will be furnished. All older adults are welcome to attend this Older Adult Ministry group.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Youth musicians and vocalist: Please sign-up for the June 13th concert. “Invasion of Brule” : July 17-21, we will do community service for their church members and the Brule community. Fishing, swimming, camping, and BBQs are also in the plans. Please sign up to go. Other members of the congregation are invited to come too - it’s a great opportunity to work with the youth members! Questions talk with Marilyn. Parents: Please sign-up to help with scrip sales during the summer months -- Thanks! Service Project: Sign-up to help with yard work for the Brown family. “Lawspel” bag and pillow making: Join us Tuesday, May 26 at 4pm (snacks provided) and/or Friday, May 29 at 11:30am (lunch provided). Sign-up, email or call me - thanks, Marilyn The Rocky Mountain region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has named Ryan Behm to its Fraternal Roundtable for exemplary involvement in community service during 2008. Ryan was nominated for his extensive involvement in the Ft. Collins Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity project in 2008. Ryan was also named the Regional Thrivent Builds Worldwide ambassador for 2009. A gift was given to Ryan and he so graciously gave to Peace With Christ.

SAVE the date for Deaconess Claire’s Farewell Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30pm. Plan to signup and bring a salad to share.

Columbarium Memorial Garden Planting We are planning to begin planting on Wednesday, May 27 at 6pm and Friday, May 29 at 6pm. Please sign-up if you are able to help - Thanks!

It is time to again be thinking about the upcoming drive for our food and clothing items for St. John’s Lutheran food pantry and clothing closet. During the first two weeks of June we will be collecting women’s, men’s, kid’s and baby’s summer clothing and shoes, disposable diapers, bar soup, toilet paper, personal items, canned fruits and vegetables. Coordinator: David & Lynn Boehnke, 568-9013 and John & Jane Pennington, 834-2039. Help us fill the big boxes in the Sunshine room and you will be a blessing to a family who needs help with food and/or clothing. ECONOMIC & INVESTMENT OUTLOOK & UPDATE A free informal seminar hosted by Thrivent Financial Representatives: Ryan Behm & Nancy Behm Thursday, May 28th at 6:30pm at Trinity Lutheran, 301 E. Stuart St. or Saturday, May 30th at 10:00am at St. John’s Lutheran, 305 E. Elizabeth St. To reserve a place for yourself & a guest, call 970-266-1700 or [email protected]

Sunday, June 7th at 1:00pm a Potluck Picnic at “The Farm” located at Lee Martinez Park, 600 N. Sherwood. FREE ADMISSION! The North Larimer County Chapter of Thrivent Financial will provide fried chicken, table service and drinks. Please bring a dish to share, a chair or blanket too. Hayrides available at 2pm. Question, call Cindy Stark at 493-2669 or [email protected].

Luther’s Theology of the Cross: Historical Development and Heidelberg Disputation: Monday, June 15th - Friday, June 19th. Instructor: Dr. Steven Hein, Hosted by Pastor Marcus Zill and St. Andrews Lutheran Church and Campus Center, Laramie, WY. This course is designed for the thinking Christian who is looking for clarity and greater understanding on how God reveals Himself and deals with sinners. If you are looking for real substance on the walk of faith with great discussions with like-minded Lutheran Christians, this is a course you just cannot pass up. Join us! For information and registration www.concordia-ics/com/

In Our Prayers: We rememberThose who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery: Sheila Kido (mother of Deborah Kido), Ann Ireland (mother of Lisa Bernhardt), Doug Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson), Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of Josh and Jamie Jones), Kevin Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hudson Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, Jean Upham Members getting married this month: Adam Musgrave & Jennifer Demel; Brandon Ross & MacKenzie Stine Plans for Vacation Bible School The upcoming Rocky Mountain District Convention Our nation and especially those who are unemployed Seminary in South Africa - work being done there & in Botswana U.S. Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan & throughout the world.

A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD LARGE CATECHISM PART II, APOSTLES CREED SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER

The little word Lord means simply the same as redeemer. It means the One who has brought us from Satan to God, from death to life, from sin to righteousness, and who preserves us in the same. All the points that follow in this article serve to explain and express this redemption. They explain how and by whom it was accomplished. They explain how much it cost Him and what He spent and risked so that He might win us and bring us under His dominion. It explains that He became man, was conceived and born without sin, from the Holy Spirit and from the virgin Mary, so that He might overcome sin. Further, it explains that He suffered, died, and was buried so that He might make satisfaction for me and pay what I owe, not with silver or gold, but with His own precious blood. And He did all this in order to become my Lord. He did none of these things for Himself, nor did He have any need for redemption. After that He rose again from the dead, swallowed up and devoured death, and finally ascended into heaven and assumed the government at the Father's right hand. He did these things so that the devil and all powers must be subject to Him and lie at His feet. To explain all these points belongs to sermons, especially at those times that are appointed for the purpose of treating each article at length-for Christ's birth, sufferings, resurrection, ascension, and so on. (paragraphs 31-32)

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 May 24

Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour

Monday May 25

MEMORIAL DAY Office Closed

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

Tuesday May 26 Wednesday May 27

Bible Study

8:45 am

Thursday May 28

Morning Doves

9:30 am

Friday May 29 Saturday May 30 Sunday May 31

MISSION SUNDAY Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour

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

May 24 Materials: Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

Nursery:

THOSE SERVING TODAY 8:00 am 10:45 am Parke Dorothy Shanklin Parke Family Kay Rubel Dan Krueckeberg Michael Rohlfs Pete Shanklin Ernestine Munsey Art Pforr Paul Rubel Chris Dunker Howard Walter Lauren Hedstrom Johnson Family Lydia Linke Katie Petago Myah Boehnke Krissy Petago Wyatt Allerheiligen Judy Dahlgren David Nierman

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

Michael Rohlfs

Flowers on the Altar provided by Tom & Marilyn Lasich

May 31 Materials: Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY 8:00 am 10:45 am Larry Carillo Lori Carillo Ray Kaiser Roger Gunlikson Art Pforr Howard Walter

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

Lauren Hedstrom Lydia Linke Keller Foster Brianna Lacey David Nierman

Darcie Votipka Wes Nierman Ernestine Munsey Chris Dunker

Marina Rohlfs Zachary Prevedel

Michael Rohlfs

Flowers on the Altar in celebration of Dean & Shirley Farrier’s Anniversary

Prayer and Study Date: May 24 - May 30 Luther Quote: “No clearer book has been written on earth than the Holy Scripture. It compares with other books as the sun with other lights...It is a horrible shame and crime against Holy Scripture and all Christendom to say that Holy Scripture is dark and not so clear that everybody may understand it in order to teach and prove his faith...If faith only hears Scripture, it is clear and plain enough to enable it to say without the comments of all fathers and teachers: That is right. I, too, believe it.” Bible readings for the week: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Psalm 143; John 20-21 Psalm 144; Acts 1-2 Psalm 145; Acts 3-4 Psalm 146; Acts 5-6 Psalm 147; Acts 7-8 Psalm 148; Acts 9-10 Psalm 149; Acts 11-12

Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF)—LCMS chaplains have served in the United States Armed Forces since the early years of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s history. Daily Prayers: Sunday: For those who suffer from battle stress, which leaves lasting psychological damage. The term now used to describe ailments is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Both military base communities and the VA healthcare system offer care programs for returning soldiers. Pray that our returning veterans might find healing and renewal so that they can reintegrate their lives, renew their marriages and family ties, and get back to their jobs successfully.

Monday: For the Chaplain Candidate programs at both LCMS seminaries. Seminarians who feel an interest in military ministry can apply after one term of seminary work. Ask God to give wisdom and discernment to those considering military ministry, and lift up the candidate program coordinators at the two LCMS seminaries, Prof. David Wollenburg at St. Louis and Prof. Daniel Gard at Ft. Wayne. Tuesday: For the MAF committee, a group of retired chaplains and military officers who review policies, consider applications for chaplaincy positions, and discuss current issues affecting chaplains and military personnel. Pray for our MAF chairman, retired Lt. Gen. Merle Freitag, the MAF director, Chaplain Mark Schreiber, and the MAF committee as they work to undergird and expand our church’s outreach to Lutheran men and women in the Armed Forces. Wednesday: For the Civil Air Patrol chaplains who serve in a volunteer capacity throughout the nation. The LCMS has 25 CAP chaplains who are endorsed to provide guidance, moral leadership, and character development training for CAP student units. Pray for those who are also “on call” for search and rescue operations and crisis response support. Thursday: For the four full-time LCMS prison chaplains—Russell Helbig in Butner, N.C.; Scott Kirchoff in Manchester, Ky.; K. Lynn Stroud in Bryan, Texas; Ryan Willis in Ft. Worth, Texas—as they minister among prison inmates and staff workers in carefully guarded and highly regulated federal institutions. Please pray for strength and continued faithful ministry as these three chaplains serve in a challenging setting where people often feel hopeless and forgotten. Friday: For the Ministry-by-Mail program. Each quarter, nearly 6,000 mailings are sent to military personnel, bringing Portals of Prayer along with an encouraging brochure titled, “So Help Me God,” which includes stories from chaplains in the field. Please pray that this literature ministry will continue to be a blessing for many years. Saturday: For the staff of LCMS World Mission’s Ministry to the Armed Forces, Mark Schreiber, Eric Erkkinen, and Nancy Rowley, who work tirelessly to support the LCMS chaplains and coordinate the many aspects of MAF.

www.lcmsworldmission

May 17 ATTENDANCE Worship Attendance: 139 (8:00) 122 (10:45 am)

Total 261

Education Hour Attendance: Adult Bible Study: 54 Sunday School: 24 Financial Update As of April 30, 2009 Budget - 2009

Income

Expenses

Net Income

$359,000.00

$126,165.51

$113,403.79

$12,761.72

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: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 Gospel: John 15:26-27; 16:4-15

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