PEACE TALK November 2001

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MISCELLANEOUS NOTES in PRAISE OF THE LORD:

a deeper understanding of who he is and work on his own person and how he reacts (and doesn’t) in the relationships he has with congregational members. He will be sharing some of these insights at the next COUPLE’S INVITATIONAL DINNER which will be held Saturday, Nov. 12th. All married couples are invited to attend!

+ Joseph Schulze graduates from Basic Training! - now on to more specific job training in GA for 6 months! We will see him at Christmas. Congratulations Joey!

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- Then one of the elders asked me, “These in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” I answered, “Sir, you know.” And he said, “These are they who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. - Rev. 7:13-14

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+ Pastor Bjornstad is continuing his “Clinical Pastoral Education” class that takes him to Binghamton four days a month. He is be studying family systems and his prayer is that this would help in any pastoral counseling situations, BUT ALSO so that he grows in

+ Dereck Francis Decker was baptized into the family of God here at Peace Lutheran Church October 9th! Here he is with his proud parents Frank and Adella! SO blessed! + POT ROAST DINNER was a great success and $707 was raised toward our new organ! Thanks esp. to the Ladies Guild for all their work! It is GOOD to work together as God’s people! + Those desiring membership at Peace Lutheran are welcome to begin their preparations by attending either the Sunday morning studies on the Catechism, or attending the Saturday 5pm Catechumenate devotions!

Bjornstad’s installation here at Peace. He prays you all know how MUCH he LOVES each of you! And he is very thankful that (it seems) you (still) can love him! + The beautiful Sunday bulletin cover illustrations that Ky Betts is creating for us each week can be seen not only on the church bulletins, but ALSO on a special page of our church’s website! You can check out all their beauty and meaning at www.yourpeace.org! + NATIONAL DONOR SABBATH! Nov. 11-13! Join in this annual, interfaith celebration of the gifts of hope provided through organ and tissue donation. Each November, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network joins clergy and healthcare professionals across the country in celebrating National Donor Sabbath—an annual observance to raise awareness of the urgent need for organ and tissue donation among religious communities. BE A DONOR!! + The church’s fellowship hall got it’s ceiling made over! Check out the good work by the trustees to organize the replacement of the ceiling tiles. It looks MUCH better!

+ The Luther Day Dinner will be November 13th at 2pm at the Melting Pot! Please purchase tickets from Audrey Russell!

+ a beautiful lawn tractor was donated to the church by Betty Titus, long time neighbor of the church. She is moving to Florida and we are sad to see her go. Praise God for her generosity!

+ October 15th was the 11th anniversary of Pastor

+ Laura & Chris Jones say Hello from VA! They miss us all!


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