PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH NEWS AUGUST 6, 2017 A weekly publication
“Our mission is to proclaim, learn, live and share God’s grace through Christ.” BIBLE READINGS Week of August 6, 2017 Ninth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament: Isaiah 55:1–5 (Pew Bible p 615) Epistle: Romans 9:1–5 (Pew Bible p 945) Gospel: Matthew 14:13–21 (Pew Bible p 820)
Week of August 13, 2017 Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Old Testament: Job 38:4–18 (Pew Bible p 443) Epistle: Romans 10:5–17 (Pew Bible p 946) Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33 (Pew Bible p 820)
PRAYER REQUESTS
Prayers of health and healing for:
Randy Tans George Silcock (Alice Rodell’s brother) Steve Carter (Jennie Taylor’s brother-in-law) Rev. Peter Kelm Marilyn Grulke (Dick Bartelt’s sister) Kitty Frei Bonnie Meier Doug & Jennifer Brown (Russ & Marlis Schmidt’s daughter & son in law) Gail Groth (Rev. David Groth’s wife) Florence Thompson (Friend of Bonnie Michaelis) Rod Beran (Friend of Al & Judy Beyer) Gail Hora-Zeamer (Will & Mary Zeamer’s daughter in law) Christine Morris Lorraine Sawallish (Will Zeamer’s sister) Dawn & Patty (friends of Peace with MS)
Gene Franz (Mark Franz’s Grandfather) Jan Vande Slunt (Al Beyer’s sister) Patrick Fannan Dereck Fannan John Genz Wayne Schmitz Diane Fabini Sandy Cole (Randee Schweitzer’s aunt) Shirley Clough Debbie Oksa (Bea Schultz’s daughter) Anita Kienast Erline Baird Char Jaquet Jean Tijerina Nancy Zieman Larry Koepsell Brandi Griffin
Prayers of comfort for the family of Gordon Jaeger. Gordon was called home to heaven on July 29 at the age of 90.
STEWARDSHIP August 6 - Proper 13 Matthew 14:17-18 They said to Him, “we only have five loaves here and two fish.” And He said, “Bring them here to me.“ When the disciples held on to the five loaves and two fish – that’s exactly what they had. But when they handed them over to the Lord, the multitudes are fed. Apart from Jesus all we do and all we have is nothing – but in Jesus all we do and have is blessed to be used by the Lord for His gracious work. Witness: “Everything is possible for him who believes.” Mark 9:23
2017-2018 CONFIRMATION MTG
EURASIA MISSION PRESENTATION
2017-2018 Confirmation informational meeting for Levels 2 & 3: Students (and their parents) who are entering years 2 and 3 (Level 2 and Level 3) are invited to come for a short informational meeting on Monday, August 14th in the Fireside room. Level 2 parents/students will meet from 6:00-6:30 p.m., and Level 3 parents/students will meet from 6:30-7:00 p.m. If you have son/daughter in both groups, you need only to pick one of the time slots to attend. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact me and I will get the information out to you. –Pastor
Please join us today, Aug. 6 at 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall for Cindy Wrucke's presentation on her upcoming mission work in Eurasia. Invite your family and friends to learn more about what God is doing in the Czech Republic, Germany, Mongolia and former communist countries to reach people with the Gospel message for the first time. Cindy will share the enormous needs of this region, what she will be doing to help share the light of Christ in areas where atheists and Muslims outnumber Christians, and how you can partner with her on this journey. All are welcome!
Wenzel WALK TO WITTENBERG This walking program is for all ages and abilities. Our goal is that as a group, our steps (exercise counts too) are totaled up to send Pastor Wenzel and Pastor Meier on an imaginary walk to Wittenberg, Germany by October 31st, the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing the 95 theses to the Castle Church door. As of July 30th, we have walked 218.85 miles. FANTASY FOOTBALL Yes! To answer the most common question about the Peace Fantasy Football draft, Yes, there will be snacks! Can't attend the Live Draft? Don't let that stop you from joining the fun. You can draft your team remotely or let the computer choose the best team for you. Contact Tom Aufdemberge to sign up or if you have questions. 920-344-0359 PEACE SOFTBALL Cheer on the Peace softball team in the final week of games! Peace plays a double header on Wednesday, August 9 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Edgewood Church in Waupun. Tournament games will be on Saturday, August 12. FRIENDLY REMINDER A friendly reminder that if you use the church for a meeting or event, please check all doors to make sure they are locked before leaving. Thank you!
MEN OF PEACE GOLF AND PICNIC On Saturday, August 26th, the Men of Peace are sponsoring a golf outing and picnic, open to all members. The picnic meal will be at the Bartelt home and families are invited. Brats, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob (if available), coffee, iced tea and table service will be provided. Those attending the picnic are asked to bring a dish to share. Indicate on the sign up sheet in the Ministry Center if you plan to attend only one or both of these activities. ALTAR FLOWERS Thank you to Gloria and Bill Ladwig for the beautiful flowers in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on August 5. W I N G s (Women in God’s Service) Fellowship after the service Aug. 6 is provided by WINGS (Women IN God’s Service). Free-will donations will go to LWML mites. Thursday, Aug. 3 and Sunday Aug. 6 LWML mites will be collected in the large mite box on the Ministry Center counter. Anyone may donate mites. Seventyfive percent of your contributions stays in our South Wisconsin District (SWD); twenty-five percent supports national mission grants and administrative costs of the greater organization. You can visit www.lwml.org and www.swd-lwml to learn about the mite recipients. The July Missionary Baker family newsletter is available to take home or you may read it on the bulletin board.
SERVING AT PEACE We praise God for the thankful, giving spirit He has instilled in each of us, to help Peace proclaim, learn, live and share God’s grace through Christ. August Elder of the Month Russ Ramel 920-539-1169
August Altar Guild Russ and Cindy Schrab
Thursday, August 3, 2017 8:10 pm VBS Closing Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Wenzel Acolyte: Mary Hollenbeck Elder Assistant: Russ Ramel Scrip: Jeanie Bartelt
Thursday, August 10, 2017 7:00 pm Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Wenzel Acolyte: Nicholas Meier Communion Assistant: Eric Krause Scrip: Dana Raue Organist: Kristin Bonilla
Sunday, August 6, 2017 9:00 am Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Wenzel Greeter(s): Louise Kenevan Acolyte: Payton Pieper Communion Assistant(s): Dick Bartelt and Ed Krug Ushers: Les Marx, David Krohn, Michael Marx, Russ Ramel Scrip: Denise Deibert Organist: Kristin Bonilla
Sunday, August 13, 2017 9:00 am Liturgist and Preacher: Pastor Wenzel Greeter(s): Sandra Hupf Acolyte: Cayden Goddard Communion Assistant(s): Tom Aufdemberge and Russ Ramel Ushers: Cal Hemling, Dane Grosenick, Dick Bartelt, Shane Hale Scrip: Bonnie Meier Organist: Kristin Bonilla
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR WENZEL Vacation Bible School 2017 is in the books! It was another wonderful opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with children this whole week. I thank all those who helped in any way this whole week. Most especially, I thank Nancy Zieman who organized this year’s VBS. The tentative dates for Vacation Bible School next year is July 29-August 2, 2018. Worship services in our sister congregations: I would like to encourage you that if for some reason you are unable to attend a Thursday night or Sunday morning worship service here at Peace on a particular week, area LCMS churches have services on days besides Sunday where you can receive God’s gifts. Here is a list of those churches with the time and day of service: -Good Shepherd, Watertown (6:00 p.m. Saturday) -St. Stephen, Horicon (5:30 p.m. Saturday) -St. John’s, Mayville (5:30 p.m. Saturday) -Zion, Clyman (7:00 p.m. Monday) Susan’s on vacation: Our office administrator, Susan Janssen, will be on a well-deserved vacation this week (August 7-11). Lois Stanton and Vickie Ludtke will be in the office to answer the phone and take messages. Thank you, Lois and Vickie. QUOTE FROM LUTHER NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST Matt. 14:13–21 (Aug. 6) “Our sows (i.e. false Christians) ... have this precious bread (i.e. God’s Word) in abundance and many basketfuls of fragments (Matt. 14:20), are sated with it and do not even care to smell it. Indeed, they thrust it about with their snouts, root around in it, trample it with their feet, and run over it. Thus the saying is true: When something is in common use, it is not appreciated, but is despised, however precious it may really be. Unfortunately such a saying is proved especially true in the case of our dear Word.” LW 12:151 American Edition (56 vols.; St. Louis: Concordia Publishing House and Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1955–1986).
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE Sunday, August 6 8:00am Summer Bible Study 9:00am Divine Service / Communion 1:00pm Eurasia Mission Presentation Monday, August 7 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 7:00pm Board of Elders Meeting Tuesday, August 8 5:45pm Bible Study w/ Donna Cigelske 5:45pm Fitness Class 7:00pm Mission Church Info Meeting Wednesday, August 9 Happening articles due 11:45am Prayer Group 6:00pm Peace Softball 7:00pm Peace Softball
Saturday, August 12 7:45am Ladies Bible Study Sunday, August 13 8:00am Summer Bible Study 9:00am Divine Service / Communion
OUR GIFTS FOR THE LORD’S WORK YEAR-TO-DATE THROUGH JULY 2017 General / Building Fund Combined Offerings Budget needs Expenses Offerings vs Budget Offerings vs Expenses
$186,443. $185,157. $183,815. $1,286. $2,628.
Thursday, August 10 9:00am Bible Study 5:45pm Fitness Class 7:00pm Divine Service / Communion Copies of Board of Directors meeting minutes are kept in a binder in the church office for your review. An electronic copy of minutes will also be emailed monthly as an attachment along with the Happenings. Contact Susan in the church office at 920887-1272 if you have questions.
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