green sheet - november 15, 2009

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM

PEACE WITH CHRIST

1412 W. Swallow RoadFort Collins, CO 80526

970-226-4721Pastor Ralph Patrickwww.pwchrist-fc.org

November 15, 2009

Twenty-fourth 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 theycan be part of the Fellowship of Our Lord Jesus Christ.Peace with Christ is a congregation that is a family not anorganization. We are small enough to allow people toknow each other by name, and yet large enough to offer

opportunities for growth and service. What we specializein is not programs or productions, but simply The Gospelof Our Lord Jesus. Christ, His Word, and the Cross arewhat provide the foundation for faith and ministry. If youare interested in learning more about Peace With ChristLutheran Church, please call the church office at 226-4721.Pastor Patrick would welcome the opportunity to visit withyou personally.


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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 WEEKS LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE:Thankful for What You Dont HaveSpeaker: Rev.

Dr. Ken Klaus. We can also thank God for the pains andillnesses we dont have, the disasters that were averted,the punishment for sin that Christ took upon Himself.(Mark 13:13) Listen to The Lutheran Hour Message onKOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at9:30 a.m.

Peace With Christ Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600AM), at 9:00 AMSundays. **Please note that the radio broadcast will not be aired on

the following dates due to Bronco football: November 1 & 15 andDecember 6, 13 & 27.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

A con grega t ion a l m eet ing w ill be h e ld o n Sun d ay, Nov em ber

22n d a t 1:00p m . The re w ill be a ful l agen d a; a few of the

m ajor it em s o f Chu rch bu s iness a r e the 2010 Bud ge t ,

Elect ion of Officers , an d By - Law ch an ges. Please p lan to

a t t e nd .

Men: We live in a culture that seeks to enslave us in

many ways, even to seemingly 'good' pastimes. The Kings

Men study group will consider how to be a man of mod-

eration as we discuss Chapter 9 of 'The Measure of a

Man'. We consider God's word and share our own in-

sights and experience, and we'd love to benefit from

yours as well, whether you have studied with us before

or not. 6pm Wednesday in Pastor's office.

The freewill offering for Wednesdays FED meal was $130.00. Thistotal was applied to the Chancel furnishings fund (Altar, Pulpit &Baptismal font). Thanks! Pastor & Lynn, Scott & Natalie Boehnke


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LWML December Christmas Party

LWML will meet Sunday, December 13th

, at 2pm at the home ofNorma Thaemert for the annual Christmas Party. Well carpool fromthe church at 1:30 pm. Remember to bring your Christmas DimeStocking money, your mites, and a plate of cookies. Dime stockingmoney will support Crossroads Safehouse. Extra cookies will be usedto make up holiday plates for shut-ins. All ladies of the congregationare invited to share this special afternoon. Plan on attending!

Lets talk turkey! Pick up an extra bird and deliver to PWCskitchen ON Sunday, November 22nd by 12pm. Your donations willbe delivered to the hungry folks at Open Door Mission for Thanks-giving. What a great opportunity to share your blessings with oth-ers during the holidays!

THANK YOU to everyone who joined us yesterday at LWMLsCraft Fair and Soup & Pie Luncheon. We are grateful to everyonewho worked so hard to make this mission fundraiser a success. If

you missed it , dont despair! You can still shop in the SunshineRoom TODAY! Stop by and check out the beautiful, functionalcrafts handmade by members of PWC. LWMLs goal is to reach$5k in proceeds. With Thrivents generous supplement of $1,250,we could send Stephen Heimer a total of $6,250!

LWML will be hosting the December 2nd Advent soup supper. Pro-ceeds will benefit the Heiligers work in Turkey. The sign-up sheetfor food and kitchen help is posted on our bulletin board.

The next regular LWMLs Executive Board meeting is Monday,November 30th beginning at 6pm in the home of Bev Russman. Allladies are welcome!

TAG - November 17th at 1:00pmHarry Krueckeberg will do a presentation on Iceland.

The country and its culture and Lutheranism. Come andenjoy a relaxing afternoon.


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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Surprise Outing: TODAY is the last day to sign-up, you can-not attend if you do not sign-up. Meet at PWC at 6pm next Sat-urday, EAT before arriving. Cost is $10.00.

Happy Thanksgiving to all! I will be out of town from Novem-

ber 20 - November 26 - Marilyn

College and Young Adult Group

DIVINE SERVICE AT CSU: Pastor will be leading Divine

Service at CSU on November 17 at 5:00pm. Meet at the Lory

Student Center Information Desk or at the Danforth Chapel.

All Members of the congregation are welcome to join the Col-

lege and Young Adult group.

Rocky lunch fund raiserThe Rocky lunch serving crew will be providingSloppy Joes for FED night on November 18 as afund raiser. Please join us for supper and stayfor Bible class. Thrivent will provide a supplement to thefunds that are raised that evening.

Youth and Childrens Christmas Service: A sign-up

sheet for volunteers is posted on the bulletin board.Feel free to look it over and sign-up where you wouldlike to serve. Our next meeting to discuss the service

will be November 30 at 6:30pm.

Parents & Twos - A Sunday School class for two - threeyear old children and their parents will begin on Novem-ber 29. Plan to attend the Sunday School Opening at

9:30 am in the sanctuary, class will be held in the Nurs-ery. If you have any questions, see Chad Hamilton, RobinHamilton, Reena Linke or Marilyn Lasich.


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Nominations for 2010 for Council & Elders

Below - you will find a list of Peace With Christ members whohave consented to the various positions which will be presentednext week at the congregational meeting. This list will be pre-sented by the nominating committee for your approval but addi-tional nominations can still be made from the floor before votingoccurs. If you have any questions, please contact Larry Sieg-fried, Vice President

President - 1 year: Larry Siegfried

Vice President - 1 year: Brian Lacey

Secretary - 2 years: Ernestine Munsey (has served as secretary for 2

years, eligible for another 2 year term)

Evangelism Chairman - 2 years: Rhonda Kaiser (has served aschair for 11/2 years, eligible for another 2 year term)

Fellowship Chairman - 2 years: Martha Pforr

Education Board Member - 2 years: Renee Hein

Education Board Member - 2 years: Andi Lechman

Missions and Ministry Chairman - 2 years: Open

Trustee - 1 year: Mark Leising

Trustee - 2 years: Stony Achziger

Trustee - 2 years: Bill Roth

Elder - 1 year: Art Pforr

Elder - 2 years: NEED TO ELECT THREE (3) ELDERS FROMTHE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS

A. Dan Krueckeberg - Has served for 2 yearsas staff elder - eligible for another 2 yr. term.

B. Mike AllisonC. John PenningtonD. Chad Hamilton

E. Ron Thaemert

NOTE: Larry Siegfried, Art Pforr and Mark Leising were appointedby church council - need to be elected to finish out the term whichthey were appointed.


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Operation Christmas Child - Please return yourfilled box, items and donations for the boxes todaythrough Wed., November 18! We will be deliveringthe boxes on Nov. 19 - Thank you for your support!

2009 Seasons Opener will be held on Saturday,December 5th from 4 - 5:30pm. Please plan tohelp welcome in the Advent Season by attendingPWC traditional Seasons Opener. This gather-ing is meant for young & old alike and all those in

-betweeners. Moreinformation coming.

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Pledge Cards: Please put your pledge card into the offering

plate this morning. If you forget your card, you can bring it

next week or ask an usher for another one.

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Peace with Christ Library Book of the Week-NEW BOOK!

Christ Have Mercy

By Rev. Matthew C. Harrison

For two millennia Christians have echoed the pleas ofblind men and beggars Christ have mercy! Butwhat does it mean to ask our Lord and Savior for mercy? And whatabout Christ's command to be merciful, even as God has been mercifulto us? Through Scripture study, real-life experiences, and the writingsof the Lutheran Church fathers, Christ Have Mercy urges Christians toconsider the innumerable opportunities we have to show mercy, to fel-low Christians and to anyone God places in our path.

Rev. Matthew C. Harrison is Executive Director of LCMS World Re-lief and Human Care.


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CHRISTMAS CHOIR

As our choir director, Kelley, will be out of

town for Christmas, we will have a pick-

up choir. If you would like to join in

singing with choir for Christmas Eve andChristmas Day, please sign-up on the bul-

letin board in the Narthex. Youth are

welcome too. The more the merrier!

We have several services between the two

days with choral pieces at each service:

December 24 - 4pm and 7pm. Lessonsand carols, 10pm Divine Service

December 25 - 9am Divine Service.

Contact Reena if you have any questions

or if you would like to have the music

early - [email protected]

Rehearsals

Wednesday, December 2 - after the Ad-vent service.

Wednesday, December 9 - after the Ad-

vent Service.

Sunday, December 20 - after 2nd service.

Wednesday, December 23 - 6:00pm


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Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery:Bernice Nansel, Gene Frank, Mac & Iris Bergen, Helen Leben,Arv Witt, Art Pforr, Louise Tuchenhagen, Emily Irvine (great-niece

of Angela Myers), Linda Groeling, , Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of Joshand Jamie Jones), Kevin Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hud-son, Evelyn Marweg, Jason Shedd and family

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm,Carolyn Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, JeanUpham.

The families of Peace With Christ

The President and world leaders.

U.S. Soldiers throughout the world.

The families of the Soldiers at Fort Hood.+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ACOLYTES: The Lords Supper is celebratedevery Sunday from Reformation until TrinitySunday. In order for everyone to be assignedonly once a month I will continue to schedule aCrucifer only the second and fourth Sunday.

Pastor is fine with only an acolyte on commun-ion Sundays, however, if you are here and a Crucifer isneeded please volunteer to serve.

Thank you - Marcy

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Church Rests on Word, Not Word on Church It is not the Word

of God because the church says so; but that the Word of God might be

spoken, therefore the church comes into being. The church does notmake the Word, but it is made by the Word.

What Luther Says Compiled by Ewald M. Plass


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SHOPPING with the Youth!! Did you knowthat the Scrip program is a fund-raiser for the PWCYouth Group? It is! We have gift cards availablefor groceries, restaurants, department stores, mov-

ies, candy - just check out what we have or see if we can ordercards for you for your favorite store! You receive the full amount

of the card - the youth receive a percentage of the total fromeach retailer. Thanks for your support.

The Gift of a Green Christmas Ministry: This isour 6th year of partnering with local Lutheran Congre-gations to provide families in ned with ChristmasTrees and Decorations. This need is dependent on the

generous donations and support of our church mem-bers. As our service continues to grow, so is our need

for new and used decorations, artificial trees or cash donations tobuy supplies. If you have extra Christmas items that you can do-nate or would like to purchase lights and decorations, please drop

them off to the Church office by Friday, December 12th.

Here is an idea of the local impact this project has on families in

need. Last year we cut and delivered over 100 Christmas treesand decorations to those who otherwise would not have had adecorated tree. This really is an outreach ministry for area Lu-theran churches. Along with the delivery of the trees and decora-tions, we will be handing out a schedule of Christmas and Sundayservices for all the churches and personally invite them to wor-ship with those churches that participate in this ministry.

If you or your family would like to help cut and/or deliver Christ-mas trees and decorations to the families, please contact RyanBehm 222-5678 or [email protected].

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The Elderberries of St. Johns Lutheran in Ft. Collins would liketo invite the TAG folks to our annual Pre-Thanksgiving dinneron Thursday, November 19th at noon. Just bring your appetites

and join us for turkey and all the trimmings. We would appreci-ate your RSVP by Monday, Nov. 16. Please call St. Johns at 482-5316 to sign-up.


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A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORDFORMULA OF CONCORD, EPITOME

ARTICLE I: ORIGINAL SINTWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copyright2005,2006 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Topurchase a copy of CONCORDIA, call 800-325-3040.

Christ redeemed human nature as His work, sanctifies it,

raises it from the dead, and gloriously adorns it as His work.

But original sin He has not created, received, redeemed, or

sanctified. He will not raise it, adorn it, or save it in the elect.

In the resurrection original sin will be entirely destroyed [1 Co-

rinthians 15:51-57].

On the other hand, we believe, teach, and confess that original

sin is not a minor corruption. It is so deep a corruption of hu-

man nature that nothing healthy or uncorrupt remains in

man's body or soul, in his inward or outward powers [Romans

3:10-12]. As the Church sings:

"Through Adam's fall is all corrupt, Nature and essence hu-

man."

This damage cannot be fully described [Psalm 19:12]. It can-

not be understood by reason, but only from God's Word. We

affirm that no one but God alone can separate human nature

and this corruption of human nature from each other. This will

fully come to pass through death, in the resurrection. At that

time our nature, which we now bear, will rise and live eternally

without original sin and be separated and divided from it.

As written in Job 19:26-27, "After my skin has been thus de-

stroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for

myself, and my eyes shall behold." (paragraphs 6, 8-10)


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Today

November 15

Worship Services(Communion)Education HourHands in Harmony

Broadcast Articles Due

8:00 am &10:45 am

9:30 am12:00 pm

Monday

November 16

Evangelism & Worship 6:00 pm

Tuesday

November 17

TAGChrist on Campus BibleStudy - Divine Service

1:00 pm5:00 pm

Wednesday

November 18

Bible StudyFED MealFED ClassesKings Mens Bible StudyAdult/Youth Choir

8:45 am5:15 pm6:00 pm6:00 pm7:00 pm

Thursday

November 19

Morning DovesRMHS

9:00 am10:50 am

Friday

November 20

SaturdayNovember 21

Youth -Surprise Outing 6:00 pm

Sunday

November 22

Worship Services(Communion)Education HourCongregational Meeting

8:00 am &10:45 am9:30 am1:00 pm

ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK


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THOSE SERVING TODAY

November 15 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: NiermansGreeters: Moores Jan AchzigerGuest Book: Teri FrerichsReader: Wes Nierman Dan Prevedel

Ushers: Chad Hamilton Stony AchzigerHarry Krueckeberg Larry SiegfriedCliff Buchholz Terry FoxBill Roth

Nursery: Lauren Roth Colleen RohlfsAcolytes: Julie Roth Rachael BernhardtCrucifer:

Audio Support: Judy Dahlgren David NiermanOrganist: Shawna PrevedelYouth Choir Director: Reena LinkeElder of the Month: Dan Prevedel

Flowers on the Altar in Loving Memory

of Marj Hamills birthday

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAYNovember 22 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: NiermansGreeters: Buchholtz CJ MuthGuest Book: Eunice Nierman Pat StegnerReader: Dan Krueckeberg Dan PrevedelUshers: Daniel Cerman Dave Muth

Wes Nierman Ted AndersonRay Kaiser Ned Daugherty

Larry SiegfriedNursery: Robin Hamilton Colleen RohlfsAcolytes: Libby Hoy Tiffany WigintonCrucifer: Krissy Petago Taylor WigintonAudio Support: Ron Pichel David NiermanOrganist: Jennifer Musgrave

Choir Director: Kelley PichelElder of the Month: Dan Prevedel


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Prayer and Study

Date: November 15 - November 21

Luther Quote: Bible in a Class by Itself After all, no book,

teaching, or word is able to comfort in troubles, fear, misery,

death, yea, in the midst of devils and in hell, except this book,

which teaches us Gods Word and in which God Himself speaks

with us as a man speaks with his friend

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 135; Zechariah 11-14Monday: Psalm 136; MalachiTuesday: Psalm 137; Matthew 1-2

Wednesday: Psalm 138; Matthew 3-4Thursday: Psalm 139; Matthew 5-6Friday: Psalm 140; Matthew 7-8Saturday: Psalm 141; Matthew 9-10

Nigeria Nov. 1-15

The Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod began work in Nigeria in

1936. Today, LCMS World Mission supports theological educa-tion programs and partners with the Lutheran Church of Nigeria

to do mission work in The Gambia.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: With thanksgiving for the partnership of Jesus is Lord Mis-sion Society in Nigeria - they have faithfully supported the theological

education of many students at Jonathan Ekong Memorial Seminary.


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Urban mission work in the United States - Nov. 18-30

With the third-largest population in the world, and the world

coming to its cities, the United States is indeed a vast mission

field. These missionaries work in some of the urban centers of

the United States to coordinate mission work and train future

leaders.

Monday: For urban mission strategist Rev. Jim Buckman and hiswork of encouraging and training house church leaders of various cul-tural backgrounds in the Newark, NJ metro area. Pray also for his fam-ily as they transition to life in New Jersey.

Tuesday: For urban mission strategist Rev. Kenety Gee in Chicago,IL, as he encourages and challenges congregations and mission starts to

reach out to those around them with the Gospel, disciple new believersin their faith, and work together to strengthen the Lutheran Christiancommunity.

Wednesday: For Rev. Dr. George Naeem in Denver, CO as heleads the ministry of Biblical Orthodox Lutheran Mission, whichreaches out to Arabic-speaking immigrants and others around theworld with the Gospel of Jesus. George also helps to train newChristian leaders around the world.

Thursday: For urban mission strategist Rev. E. Johnson Rethin-samy, who serves the New York City metro area. He identifiesnew mission opportunities among recent immigrants, helps tostart new mission stations, and identifies mission leaders.Friday: For Rev. Phillip Saywrayne, who serves as the north-eastern facilitator for African Immigrant Ministry. He identifiesand trains leaders, develops new missions, conducts Bible classes,preaches, and counsels.Saturday: For urban mission strategist Re. Landon Schkade,who serves in the Boston metro area. Landons work includesidentifying potential leaders and mission opportunities, sharingthe Gospel with unreached or uncommitted people, discipling andtraining leaders, building partnerships and developing plans forplanting new churches, and facilitating the planting of daughterchurches.

www.lcmsworldmission


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November 8 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total159(8:00) 101(10:45 am) 260

Education Hour Attendance:Not recorded

Financial UpdateAs of September 30, 2009

Budget - 2009 Income Expenses Net Income

$359,000.00 $249,467.22 $257,482.95 -$8,015.73

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS. .. Sanctuary and Fellowship HallNURSERY & KINDERGARTEN . . . . Preschool RoomsGRADES 1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PeterGRADES 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AbrahamGRADE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IsaacJR. HIGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JacobSR. HIGH . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Youth Room

NEXT WEEK'SSCRIPTURE READINGS (ESV)

First Lesson: Isaiah 51:4-6Second Lesson: Jude 20-25

Gospel: Mark 13:24-37

PRESS DEADLINES

Green sheet articles are due by

3:00 p.m. Wednesday

afternoon.

Broadcast articles are due

TODAY

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