Pwc Green Sheet - February 1, 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

February 1, 2009 Fourth 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: “Christ in the Midst of Change” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. The risen Christ brings about real change. (1 Corinthians 9:22-23) Listen to The Lutheran Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m. ******************************************************* Our guest pastor today is the Rev. Carlton Hein. Many of you may remember Rev. Hein from when he served as a summer vicar here at Peace With Christ. He will also be leading bible study in the Fellowship Hall. We are grateful for his faithful service in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. *******************************************************

Commemoration Purification of Mary and presentation of our Lord Forty days after the birth of Christ the church marks the day Mary and Joseph presented him in the temple in accordance with Jewish law. Mary also humbly submitted to Jewish law to be purified after childbirth. There in the temple, a prophet named Anna began to speak of the redemption of Israel when she saw the young child. Simeon also greeted Mary and Joseph. He responded to the presence of the consolation of Israel in this child with the words of the Nunc dimittis, the canticle that begins “Now, Lord, you let your servant go in peace.” His song described Jesus as a “light for the nations.” Because of the link between Jesus as the light for the nations, and because an old reading for this festival contains a line from the prophet Zephaniah, “I will search Jerusalem with candles,” the day is also known as Candlemas, a day when traditionally candles are blessed for the coming year.

LWML FEBRUARY MEETING The next LWML meeting will be Monday, February 9th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. The program on RECYCLING will be led by Rose Watson, an Environmental Educator for the Larimer County Solid Waste Department. Devotions and mites by Colleen Rohlfs. Hostesses are Teri Frerichs and Lu Buchholz. All women are invited to attend and bring a friend!

• LWML’s Mite Box for World Missions will be in the Narthex this morning. Thank you for your donations!

• A few PWC members will be heading South to Ysleta Mission in the next month and we would LOVE to gather a care package of school supplies to go with them! Ysleta is in need of backpacks, pencils/pens, markers, crayons, glue sticks, and paper year round. Stickers, small toys and little notes would also be greatly appreciated by our Friends in Christ across the border. Gently used (or new) donations can be placed in the basket provided outside our Fellowship Hall. Thanks for your continuing support of Ysleta Mission.

• If you can’t seem to locate your favorite casserole dish/baking pan OR if you’ve donated food recently for ANY church function, please check out the kitchen before heading home today. We have loads of unclaimed items and one may be yours! TAG - February 3rd at Noon The winter month of February calls for homemade soup and dessert. After the meal our Bible study will begin at 1:00pm led by Pastor. All older adults are welcome to attend this Older Adult Ministry Group. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 6:30PM…..VBS MEETING TO DISCUSS MATERIAL OPTIONS.

JOY CIRCLE will meet Thursday, February 5th at 1:00pm in the Fellowship Classroom. We will have a special program, “Safety for Seniors”, presented by Susan Vance, Crime Specialist with the Ft. Collins Police Department. Lorraine Schipper will have devotions and Ida White & Hazel Maiorka will serve treats. All women are welcome to come join us!

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.

THE DAILY PRAYER WORKSHOP will be held Saturday, Feb. 7th from 8:30-11:30am (Lutheran coffee & treats at 8:00). There is no cost - other than your commitment to pray and gain a greater appreciation of and love for a disciplined life of prayer. This will provide a terrific opportunity to prepare for the Lenten season. The LSB and the Treasury of Daily Prayer (seven copies available in the office or from CPH) both will be used at the workshop.

MEN’S MINISTRY STATISTICS: IN EARLY 2008, THE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA REPORTED THAT IF A CHILD LEADS THE WAY TO CHURCH, 31/2% OF THE TIME THE REST OF THE FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF A WOMAN LEADS THE WAY TO CHURCH, 17% OF THE TIME THE REST OF THE FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF A MAN LEADS THE WAY TO CHURCH, 93% OF THE TIME THE FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF WE CAN ENGAGE MEN, WE HAVE A VERY GOOD CHANCE OF INVOLVING THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH. VISIT www.lhmmen.com, A WEBSITE FROM LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES CREATED TO REACH MEN FOR CHRIST.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES Confirmation Age (6-8 grades): Lock-in is coming up February 20/21 from 7pm to 7am. Please sign-up to attend or to help (parents). Scrip Help: Parents, please sign-up to help with scrip sales - sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board. Youth Families: Please check your box for an update on this summer’s activities and the form to register for Higher Things (8th grade and older).

Youth Scrip Fundraiser - We have cards available all year long. Stop by the Youth Table or call me for cards, Marilyn 226-4721 or 391-4946. Thanks for supporting the Youth! Musicians and vocalist who would like to participate in our services to enhance the service and give you the opportunity to glorify the Lord with your gifts! The sign up for Lenten services and March are now posted in the kitchen hallway. ******************************************************** Parents of Sunday School Children: A parent’s class to discuss the upcoming month of Sunday School class material will be held TODAY. Meet at Pastor’s office during the Education Hour. Contact Dan Prevedel with questions.

Flowers for the Altar - The new Flower sign-up sheet is posted in the Sunshine Hall. Please sign up to help beautify the altar for our services. ********************************************************

Dear Friends, I want to say thank you so much for all the cards, hugs, words of comfort, and sympathy extended to me and my family because of the death of my son, Daniel P. Stegner. He passed away after an eight year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Pat Stegner and Family

The Men’s NetWork is unlike any men’s ministry experienced before! It is a Christ-centered, web-ministry designed to equip and motivate men to levels of commitment, leadership and service to become stronger disciples of Jesus Christ. Target using humor and insight, the NetWork offers…. Find it out at www.lhmmen.com **************************************************** Recommended reading for those that teach children or have children, “Feeding the Lambs” by Christopher I. Thoma and “Little Lamb” by Walter Wangerin Jr. If interested in reading either of these books, speak to Deaconess Claire, 226-4721.

In Our Prayers: We remember The Fagan Family Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery: Marie Rubel, 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: Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Mary Anderson, Viola Monahan, Arline Young, June Schwarck 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 FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION ARTICLE II: FREE WILL Out of His immense goodness and mercy, God provides for the public preaching of His divine eternal Law and His wonderful plan for our redemption, that of the holy, only saving Gospel of His eternal Son, our only Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. God desires to call people to eternal salvation. He desires to draw them to Himself and convert, regenerate, and sanctify them. · For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we preach to save those who believe. (1 Cor. 1:21) ·

[Peter] will tell you what you must do. (Acts 10:6)

· Faith comes from the preaching and preaching through the Word of Christ (Romans 10:17 Luther). · Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.. I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in Me through their word. (John 17:17-20) The eternal Father calls down from heaven about His dear Son and about all who preach repentance and forgiveness of sins in His name, "Listen to Him" (Matthew 17:5). All who want to be saved ought to listen to this preaching. For the preaching and hearing of God's Word are the Holy Spirit's instruments. By, with, and through these instruments the Spirit desires to work effectively, to convert people to God, and to work in them. [Philippians 2:13]. (paragraphs 50-52)

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour

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

Tuesday February 3

TAG

12:00 pm

Wednesday February 4

Bible Study FED Dinner FED Classes Adult/Youth Choir

Thursday February 5

RMHS Joy Circle King’s Men’s Group

Today February 1

Monday February 2

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

11:10 am 1:00 pm 5:00 pm

Friday February 6 Saturday February 7

Prayer Workshop Valentine’s Dinner

8:00 am 6:00 pm

Sunday February 8

Worship Services (Communion) Education Hour Preschool Board

8:00 am & 10:45 am 9:30 am 12:00 pm

THOSE SERVING TODAY February 1 Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

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

8:00 am Sharon Wiesner Sherri Norman Bill Smith Loren Wiesner Pete White Brian Molzer Adele Ahnstedt Leah Bauder Brianna Lacey

10:45 am Millie Miller Barb Prenzlow Wes Nierman Drew Hoffner Dan Prevedel Chris Prevedel Prevedel Marina Rohlfs Julie Roth

Ann Caspersen Dan Krueckeberg

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY February 8 Greeters: Guest Book: Reader: Ushers:

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

8:00 am Bill & Fran Watson Connie Jurischk Ray Kaiser Chris Dunker Pete White Bill Smith Brian Molzer Kim Molzer Amanda Nierman Zach Diem Norma Thaemert Dan Krueckeberg

10:45 am Nadine Lueker Barb Prenzlow Michael Rohlfs Chris Dunker Chris Prevedel Sandy Fiscus Randy Fiscus Prevedel Keller Foster Rachel Bernhardt

Prayer and Study Date: February 1 - February 7 Luther Quote: “Thanks be to God, who has given us His Word and, besides, had His own Son die for us. Surely He did not do it in vain. Therefore let us think of ourselves as sanctified and saved, which will appear when Christ has been revealed.”

Bible readings for the week: Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday:

Luke 2:29-32; Exodus 1-3 Psalm 59; Exodus 4-6 Psalm 60; Exodus 7-9 Psalm 61; Exodus 10-12 Psalm 62; Exodus 13-15 Psalm 63; Exodus 16-18 Psalm 64; Exodus 19-21

LCMS World Mission Staff – Feb. 1-14 Approximately 75 people make up the LCMS World Mission staff, which supports national and international missionaries, LCMS military chaplains, and the mission and outreach efforts of the LCMS. Daily Prayers: Sunday: For Interim Executive Director Tom Zehnder. Ask God to continually enable and equip him to provide leadership for mission work in the LCMS and the Ablaze! movement.

Monday: For the International Mission Team as they provide guidance for mission work throughout the world where LCMS mission personnel serve and/or projects are funded. Ask for God’s guidance for Associate Executive Director Dave Birner, Director Kama Bernabo, the team’s assistant, Sharon Whitlock, and deployed Regional Directors Mike Rodewald, John Mehl, Brent Smith, and Jorge Groh in their international areas of ministry. Tuesday: For the National Mission Team, which includes North American specialized ministries such as blind missions, deaf missions, campus and international student ministries, and multiethnic ministries. It also works in the areas of urban ministry, outreach, and revitalization. Pray for Associate Executive Director Bob Scudieri and his staff, David Born, Tom Eggold, Bonnie Green, Sandi Green, Sandy Kohlmeier, Yohannes Mengsteab, Scott Snow, and Terry Tieman, as they provide mission services to congregations and districts in North America. Wednesday: For the staff of Ministry to the Armed Forces, including Director Mark Schreiber, Assistant Director Eric Erkkinen, and Nancy Rowley. May these three continue to encourage and support LCMS military chaplains in all they do. Thursday: For the variety of technical services performed by staff in Finance Services, which includes Director Ross Stroh, Michelle Otten, and Pat Pinson. Give thanks to God for the important tasks performed by these staff members and lift them up as they continue to steward God’s financial provision to LCMS World Mission. Friday: For the Recruitment Services unit, which includes Director Ron Scherch and Erin Alter, Susan Collins, Jennifer Mustard, Cindy O’Neal, Ken Reiner, Travis Torblaa, Julie Wahlig, and Bruce Wall. Ask the Lord to bless these staff members as they recruit and support LCMS missionaries. Saturday: For members of the Communication Services unit, Director Stacey Welcenbach, Rudy Blank, Kristy Grannis, Wayne Meyer, Debbie Mirly, Elizabeth Mowery, and Ron Nelson. Pray that the Lord would bless their efforts to communicate effectively about the many wonderful things He is doing around the world.

www.lcmsworldmission

January 25 ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS Worship Attendance: 130(8:00 am) 102(10:45 am)

Total 232

Education Hour Attendance: Adult Bible Study: 67 Sunday School: 26

Total Regular Offerings: Needed weekly to meet budget:

$3,352.50 $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: Isaiah 40:21-31 Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27 Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

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