October 2017
Peace Talk Inside this Issue Women of Peace Update New Women’s Bible Study Missions Update & Thank Yous “Yea God” for John Weinzierl Happenings at Peace September Fun Birthdays & Anniversaries October Calendar and Schedules
Upcoming Events Oct 5 ~ Ladies’ Weekly Coffee Table Oct 5 ~ Lady’s Evening Bible Study Oct 7~ Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Oct 8 ~ New Member Sunday Oct 14 ~ Monroe Crossing Oct 19 ~ Feed My Starving Children Oct 19 - 22 ~ MEA Weekend ~ No SPARK, Confirmation, or Sunday School October 29 ~ Reformation Sunday Receiving of Pledge Cards
Looking Ahead Nov 17 ~ Cribbage Tournament Dec 2 ~ Christmas Bazaar Dec 9 ~ Ladies Christmas Banquet Dec 17 ~ Children’s Christmas Program Jan 28 ~ Annual Meeting
Stewardship Committee
Stewardship – It’s Not About the Money by Sue Beulke
Stewardship: the conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care. What has God entrusted to you? It’s easier to step back and look at broader stewardship ideas. As Christians, we believe that God created the earth and we are to be stewards of his creation, caring for it and preserving it for future generations. If you are environmentally minded, you recycle, are mindful of what fertilizers and pesticides you use, refrain from littering and even stop to pick up after those who do (thank you to our youth and those who worked on the ditch cleanup Sept. 24). When we accept and enter the gift of marriage we commit to loving and honoring our spouse. When we become parents we are entrusted with the physical care and spiritual growth of another gift from God, our children. It’s getting more personal now, isn’t it? Why is it we struggle so much with the idea that our money also comes from God? God knew we would, maybe that’s why the
subject of money is mentioned so many times in the bible. We like to think that our money and everything we have is the result of our own efforts. Sounds a little prideful, doesn’t it? God is creator of all-the heavens, the earth, and man. He gave us the talents we use to earn a living and entrusts us to use them according to his will. So stewardship really isn’t about money. It’s about what we will do with the resources that God has entrusted to us. He is very clear that we are to take the gifts he has blessed us with and use them so that they multiply and grow. Read Matthew 25:14-30, the parable of the talents. He’s looking, testing even, to see that we have a servant’s heart and will do what he asks with an attitude of gratitude. It’s not about the money. God is our provider, we are the beneficiaries of his gifts, the greatest of which is his son, Jesus Christ. It’s about a servant’s heart, an attitude of gratitude, and making a difference with the gifts we’ve been given. Don’t we all want to hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant?”
Women of Peace by Sarah Strand
The Women of Peace welcomes all women at Peace Lutheran to attend their various meetings and activities throughout the year. We are a group of women with a mission. We met on August 29, 2017 to discuss how Women of Peace will look going forward. Peace has grown significantly and it is important for all women to know they are a part of Women of Peace. Women of Peace is a large group, with multiple “sub-groups.” Some things that already take place are: Orphan Grain Train, N.A.P.S., and monthly morning meetings. Activities in the future include 10:00 am Ladies’ Coffee Table at Mario’s in Watertown, Bible Studies, and quarterly business meetings. Our next quarterly business meeting is on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. We will provide coffee and a light snack. This will also be a simple women’s workshop and a time to get away from the holiday stress and enjoy some fellowship amongst all women.
Having a Mary Spirit; Allowing God t0 Change us from the Inside Out
by Joanna Weaver
Women’s Bible and Book study will begin on Thursday, October 5th at 6:30PM. “Joanna equips us with biblical insights and practical tools to partner with Christ, inviting him into the hidden places of our souls and giving Him full permission to redeem and renovate. We will be travelling throughout Scripture drawing on the stories of biblical Marys and others whose experience with God transformed their lives. Weaver shows how we can find hope, healing and wholeness in the midst of our ever stressful lives. “ Everyone is welcome. Joanna Weaver’s writing style talks to her readers in ways that does not intimidate. You don’t have to be a biblical scholar to understand her points or to participate in the conversations which often lead to laughter as we joyously grow in our relationship with God. October 5th will be a time to order your book($9.00), but more importantly, it will be a time to meet everybody, pray and discuss a few Bible passages that prepare us for God’s great work in each of us. If you have any questions please call, text, or email Linda Boyadjis at : 612816-1741 or lboyadjis@hotmail.com
G.I.F.T. Seminar The four part G.I.F.T. (Great Information for Tomorrow) seminar got off to a wonderful start. There were over 50 people in attendance at the first seminar which started with a very delicious dinner and then continued with a discussion on Wealth Strategies by Guardian Resources. Week two continued strong with Health Care Directive by Ridgeview Medical Center followed by Funeral & Memorial Services presented by John Trocke of Johnson Funeral home on Week three. The last seminar is October 4 at 7:00 p.m. and will be Columbarium; A Discussion. All are welcome to attend.
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Mission Ministry Team
Orphan Grain Train—Relief for Human Need Worldwide by Sue Ziermann
Orphan Grain Train (OGT) is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical, and other needed items to people in 70 different countries including 30 states in the USA. Out of every dollar spent 97% goes directly for helping people in need. A very lean 3% goes for administration and fundraising. Peace Lutheran has donated to OGT since April of 2015. Peace members have gathered, sewn, and donated items for the Layette project and pillow case dress project. Recently, on September 12th, an additional 93 layettes have been sent out to those in need.
For more information on OGT, visit www.ogt.org.
Fast Facts
OGT volunteers have given more than 3,648,687 hours of work since 1992, sorting, packing, and shipping items with love and care. Fiscal year 201617 had 97,626 volunteer hours valued at $878,634.90 if paid $9/hour.
One 40-ft.-long ocean-going freight container will cost between $5,000 and $19,000 to ship (an average of $11 for each box of relief supplies shipped).
A total of 208 shipments were shipped in fiscal year 2016-17, 107 to foreign countries and 101 to domestic locations.
Orphan Grain Train serves 90 orphanages in Russia and former Soviet Republics.
Last year more than 4.4 million meals were shipped by Orphan Grain Train. More than 15 million meals have been shipped since OGT started.
101 semi-loads were sent to children and families in need in the U.S., and 107 - 40 ft. shipping containers were sent internationally in the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year.
Of every dollar spent, 97 cents go for the mission of helping disaster victims and other needy people in this country and around the world.
Mission Opportunities
Watch the bulletin for more details
Now Collecting Start colleting quality “wow” toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. There is a drop off box in the Sunday School room. SPARK Kids Klub will be assembling the boxes on November 15. Watch your emails and bulletins for more details and ideas. Questions? See Nicole Johnsrud.
Make A Difference Day
In Honor of Our Service Men & Women November 11th 3 Ways to Support the Event: 1) Donate Items for Care Packages. 2) Inform community education of Local Troops stationed overseas (952-955-0280 or rachel.bender@wm.k12.mn.us). 3) Help assemble packages Saturday, Nov 11th from 9:30-10:45 AM. See the Community Board for details and Care Packages ideas (including items not to include). Contact John Weinzierl with questions. Page 3
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Mission Sunday September 24 was mission Sunday. During Worship we took time to talk about the various missions we support and recognize the many people at Peace who help with missions & mission projects. Here are some of Thank You Notes we received this month. Every time we make a donation or work on a project, we are making a difference in the lives of people around the world. A complete list of missions can be found on our website at www.come2peace.com. If you are interested in joining the mission team, talk to Ruth Clark.
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“Yea God” for John Weinzierl
The Shed Team
“Yea God” for John Weinzierl. John spent several afternoons last month cleaning the windows inside and out. John is also here every Monday and Thursday helping with the church cleaning and will often come back for special projects (including the new shed). His dedication and hard work is very appreciated. He did such a great job, perhaps he should consider coming out of retirement. I know my windows could use a good cleaning. Thank you John for the care you show our building.
“Yea God” for the perseverance and hard work of the men who put the shed together. Tom Mittelstaedt built the base and Bill Hoernemann, Paul Nesvold, John Weinzierl, Phil Schansberg, Norm Bauer, and Jeff Berg assembled the shed.
Welcome Wall & Connect Counter
On July 23, we dedicated the new flag pole. Charter member, Ardelle L. Carlson generously left a legacy gift to provide this flag pole for the church. It was her desire to honor those who have served and protected our country in the armed forces, including members of her family.
The new Welcome Wall and Connect Counter were installed in time for Rally Sunday and the response has been very positive. The Welcome Wall displays PLC information and opportunities for visitors. We are still working on brochures and literature for the wall.
The Connect Counter is the information center for PLCers. It is a way to connect our church members with the information they may need. Both the Connect Counter and the Welcome Wall are a work in progress, watch for updates and new additions to come.
Thank you to the Watertown American Legion Post 121 for donating the flag and to Tom Mittelstaedt, Norm Bauer, John Weinzierl, and Bob Rieckenberg for doing the necessary work required to get the flag pole installed. The flag pole came from Countryside Flagpole in Hutchinson, Minnesota and is 25 feet tall.
The properties team installed a new shed last month for equipment and lawn care items. The shed required assembly which the wind and bees made more difficult. In the end, the men prevailed over the conditions and finished the shed.
We are very appreciative of Amy Peterson and the Outreach Team’s work on this project. Their diligent work and attention to detail can be seen in every aspect of the additions. We would also like to say a “Yea God” for Tom Lemmerman of Lemmerman Construction in Delano for constructing the Welcome Wall and Connect Counter. Tom donated all his time for this project which was a huge blessing.
Ardelle L. Carlson 1923-2015
Quilts donated to Department of Veteran Affairs Page 5
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Blankets & quilts (like these two made by Joan Nesvold and Lillie Tesch) are handmade by members of PLC. The quilts and blankets are donated to nonprofit organizations and given as gifts for events such as graduations and baptisms. Do you enjoy quilting, crocheting, or knitting? You can join this team of talented women. They also accept material and yarn donations.
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Middle Schooler “Benny” Visits J.A.M. Backpacks . . . JAM & Blessing of the backpacks . . . and the school busses.
The Longest Potluck in the West Metro
The Rally Sunday Pie Auction was a huge success raising $2,755.00 for 2018 VBS and Hospitality events. Glenn Hulley was the auctioneer and did a great job. Peyton Feltmann’s Key Lime Pie was the most sought after pie, earning $225. There were 22 pies in all . Thank you to the event coordinators, pie donators, and pie purchasers. This event is only successful because of each of you.
2017 Tator Tot Hot Dish Winner - Adam Seefeldt Page 6
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Bible Presentation Sunday This year the 3rd and 7th Grade Bibles were put on a table in the commons for a few weeks for others to highlight their favorite verse and write a prayer to the recipient. On September 17th, the Bibles were presented to Ariel Alaspa, Peyton Feltmann, Morgen Juncewski, Rylee May, Andrew Seefeldt, Mallory Thorson, Brynn Foster, Cullen May, Karver Schroeder, and Hallie Simon. After receiving their Bibles, the 3rd and 7th graders read an assigned scripture from the Bible.
Rylee May and Morgen Juncewski performed the special music on Bible Presentation Sunday
IGNITE Confirmation is in full swing. One of their first activities was to decorate their journal. Rylee May, Mallory Thorson, and Luke Hanson won the top spots for best decorated. Page 7
The fourth Sunday of the month is youth activity day. In September the youth (with help from the adults) did the bi-annual ditch cleaning. After that, they were off to Sever’s Corn Maze for some fall fun. www.come2peace.com
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October 5 October 7 October 12 October 13 October 15 October 18 October 19 October 20
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Casey Stuntebeck Neil Christensen Sarah Strand Logan Anderson Robyn Lotito Robert Lotito Matthew Clark Morgen Juncewski
October 21 October 22 October 23 October 26 October 30 October 31
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Olivia Pederson Laurie Bluhm Karen Lotito Amanda Jilek Dorothea Clark Aaron Seefeldt Ruth Clark
October 7 ~ Butch & Sherry Essig Tom & Kristi Mittelstaedt October 8 ~ Dan & Shelby Dressel October 10 ~ Dan & Cindy Juncewski Curt & Sue Ziermann October 13 ~ Dan & Sue Beulke October 14 ~ Clay & Doreen Seal
October Birthdays & Anniversaries celebration is October 1
October 29 ~ Nathan & Julie Sprenger
If you have a birthday or anniversary in October and did not get recognized, email the church office: office@come2peace.com. We will gladly include you on our list.
Announcements EVENT HELP NEEDED – Monroe Crossing is quickly approaching and we need your help. The concert is October 14 @ 3PM. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from Cathy Rieckenberg, Mary Barfnecht, the Outreach team, and the church office. We also need help with: 1) Spreading the word – let your family and friends know about this great event. 2) Selling tickets – See a member of the Outreach team if you can help sell tickets,. 3) Making bars – bars and coffee will be served after the concert. Sign-up at the Connect Counter if you would be willing to make bars.
Ladies’ Weekly Coffee Table Mario’s in Watertown Thursdays @ 10:00 This informal ladies' coffee group meet Thursday mornings at 10 AM. It is not a Bible study and has no agenda; rather, it is simply a time for coffee, fellowship, & perhaps one of Mario's famous ‘cannoli’. All Peace Ladies are invited!
“Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” is a great opportunity to get to know other people at Peace and have a fun evening of fellowship and dinner. If you are married or single and out of high school, you’re invited! We need guests and hosts. Hosts provide the main course (something simple) and will be told how many guests to expect and what meal accompaniment guests are bringing. Guests, will bring an appetizer, salad, or dessert, and be given the address of the dinner party. To keep if fun, don’t tell anyone if you’re a host or guest, the address of the dinner party you will be attending, or try to figure out the identity of the host(s). Sign up by Sunday, October 1st by completing this form and placing it in the offering plate or in the box on the counter in the Commons Area.
Who’s door will you knock at? Page 8
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The church has new email addresses. Please take a moment to update your contacts. Pastor David ~ pastor@come2peace.com Sandy ~ office@come2peace.com PLC Communications ~ plc@come2peace.com (all PLC announcements and communication will be coming from this email address so make sure to add us as a contact so you don’t miss anything). Peaceluthwatertown@gmail.com will continue to be monitored.
H Pastor David & Stephanie have moved Our new address is 936 Deerfield Road, Watertown, MN 55388. All other contact information is the same. Remember to “Save the Date” for our Christmas Open House, Sunday, December 17 from 1– 4 p.m.
See the Display by the Connect
Memorials Angelina Mader - $20 - (Linda Reinert’s mother) Jenny Kuzma - $60 - (JoAnn Deveny’s mother) Page 9
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Worship Service Volunteer Schedule
10/01/17
10/08/17
October 2017
10/15/17
10/22/17
10/29/17
Children’s Choir
Special Music Acolytes Crambs
Johnsruds
Essigs
Kris Hanson Family
Lotitos
JAM Session
Linda Boyadjis
Firefighters
Edie Hanson
Nicole Johnsrud
Doreen Seal
Reader
Marty Malmin
Cindy Bauer
Terri Christensen
Mary Hausladen
Peace Youth
Ushers
Rieckenbergs & Weinzierls
Johnsrud Family
Lotito Family
Perez Family
Hulleys
Hausladens & Juncewskis
Goebels & Faye Rothenberger
Essigs & M. Hoese
Schansbergs & L. Tesch
Peace Youth
Phil Schansberg
Ezekiel Cartland
Bill Hoernemann
Erik Strand
Phil Schansberg
Greeters
Peace Café Sound System Communion Assistants
Andy & Beth
Ministry Board on Duty
Andy & Beth
Altar Care
Heidi & Ruth
11/05/2017 Special Music
November 2017
11/12/2017
11/19/17
11/26/17
Children’s Choir
Acolytes Greeters
Petersons
Sprengers
Strands
G. Tesch Family
JAM Session
Glen Hulley
Pastor David
Beth Seefeldt
Colette Thorson
Reader
Tracy Hulley
Judy Jacobson
Sue Ziermann
Peace Youth
Ushers
G. Tesch Family
Swensons & Beulkes
Thaemerts & Boyadjis
Mays
Petersons & Strands
E. Hanson & R. Clark
A. Tesch & Gubruds
Peace Youth
Ezekiel Cartland
Bill Hoernemann
Erik Strand
Phil Schansberg
Peace Café Sound System Communion Assistants
Andy & Beth
Ministry Board on Duty
Andy & Beth
Altar Care
Sherry & MaryAnn
Please review the schedule. If you are unable to serve on the date(s) listed above, please contact one of the other volunteers and see if they can switch dates with you. If you do reschedule, send an email to the church office with the updated information to ensure the bulletin gets updated ~ office@come2peace.com Page 10
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Sunday 1
Monday 2
Birthday & Anniversary Celebration AM 9:00~Worship 10:00~Fellowship 10:00~Youth Group 10:00~Sunday School
8 Love INC Donation Sunday
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew
Tuesday 3
AM 6:30 am~Men’s Coffee
Wednesday 4
AM 6:30 am~Men’s Coffee
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew 9:00~Men’s Coffee @
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AM 6:30 am~Men’s Coffee
Saturday
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AM 6:30 am~Men’s Coffee
St. Boni Mocha Monkey
PM 5:30~Christian Ed Mtg
PM 6:30~Outreach Mtg
PM PM 3:00~SPARK Kids Klub 6:30~Women’s Study 6:30~Adult Choir Prac 6:30~IGNITE Confir 7:00~G.I.F.T. Seminar
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 9:00~Women of Peace
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew 9:00~Men’s Coffee @
PM 5:00~Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
St. Boni Mocha Monkey
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 9:00~Worship & Music Mtg
10:00~Ladies Coffee Table @ Mario’s
AM 9:00~Worship 10:00~Fellowship 10:00~Youth Group 10:00~Sunday School
PM 5:30~Hospitality Mtg
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew
PM PM 3:00~SPARK Kids Klub 6:00~Ladies Night Out Booth in Watertown 6:30~IGNITE Confir 17
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
St. Boni Mocha Monkey
10:00~Ladies Coffee Table @ Mario’s 11:30~Feed My Starving Children
PM 6:00~Youth Activities Committee Mtg
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Thursday
10:00~Ladies Coffee Table @ Mario’s
New Member Sunday
AM 9:00~Worship 10:00~Fellowship 10:00~Youth Group 10:00~Sunday School
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PM 1:00~N.A.P.S. Food Box Pick-up 6:30~Missions Mtg 7:00~Exec Board Mtg 23
AM Food Donation Sunday 6:30~Men’s Coffee AM 8:00~Cleaning Crew 9:00~Worship 10:00~Fellowship
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
PM No Evening Activities
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AM 6:30 am~Men’s Coffee
PM 6:30~Women’s Bible Study
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AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
St. Boni Mocha Monkey
10:00~Ladies Coffee Table @ Mario’s
PM 1:00~Youth Activity
PM 3:00~SPARK Kids Klub 6:30~IGNITE Confir
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Reformation Sunday AM 9:00~Worship 10:00~Fellowship 10:30~Youth Group 10:30~Sunday School
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee 8:00~Cleaning Crew
AM 6:30~Men’s Coffee
PM 6:30~Ministry Board Mtg
Newsletter and Worship Bulletin Cutoff Newsletters: Pictures, reports, announcements, calendar additions, and worship volunteer schedule updates for the next newsletter are due October 18 to the church office: office@come2peace.com to ensure they make the next newsletter. Worship Bulletins: Announcement requests and changes for Sunday worship bulletins are due noon Wednesdays to
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