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Peace Lutheran Church, March 14, 2010
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HOLY COMMUNION is served continuously. Please follow the directions of the ushers. All who are baptized and believe in the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ are welcome to receive. The center ring of glasses is grape juice. Children not receiving communion are encouraged to come forward for a blessing.
BLUE VISITOR/INFO CARDS - are available from the ushers. They are for visitors who would like information about our church or members who would like to communicate with the office or pastor.
CALENDAR: 03/14/10 – 03/21/10
Sunday, March 14 – 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Bible Study; One Step at Trinity in Boyceville; 3:35 p.m. Youth on Fire Progressive Dinner w/area churches
Monday, March 15 – 9:00 a.m. Women’s Work Day
Tuesday, March 16 – 6:30 p.m. Trustees
Wednesday, March 17 –LOGOS; 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Soup Supper; 6:00 p.m. Celebration Singers; 6:45 p.m. Lenten Worship
Thursday, March 18 – 9:00 a.m. Charity Circle; 9:30 a.m. Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 21 - 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:15 a.m. SS/Adult Bible Study; One Step at Trinity-Rice Lake
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ASSISTANTS FOR THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, MARCH 14
8:00 a.m. - Greeting: Ashlin Family. Acolytes: Lauren Russell & Courtney Smith. Comm. Assts: Jane Erickson; Howard Baillargeon; ???. Lector: Sharon Hauschild. Ushers: Jeff Schulke & Jim Hauschild. 10:30 a.m. - Greeting: Driscoll Family. Acolytes: Mara Hanson & Laurel Carlson. Comm. Assts: Bonnie Braymen; Robert Rust; ???. Lector: ???. Ushers: ???. Tape Ministry: Stan & Carolyn Hanson.
6:45 p.m., Wednesday: Acolytes: E & E Ostlie. Greeting: Muellers. Ushers: Shane Grinley & Leann Huston.
ASSISTANTS FOR THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, MARCH 21
8:00 a.m. - Greeting: Paul & Barb Ramberg. Acolytes: Cody Nyhagen & Jessica Hubbell. Comm. Assts: Nadine Johnson; Rich Cronk; Joan Ford. Lector: Josh Newton. Ushers: ???. Tape Ministry: Chuck Christenson.
10:30 a.m. - Greeting: Shelley & Teagen Wynveen. Acolytes: Lexi Meyer & Virginia Lindquist. Comm. Assts: Tonya Bennis; Teri Adams; ??? Lector: Ian Schoenke. Ushers: Willy Zevenbergen & ???
6:45 p.m., Wednesday: Acolytes: Doug Hanson & Laura Fern. Greeting: Muellers. Ushers: ???.
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~ Please note - people are removed from the prayer list after three months if no update is received. ~
PLEASE PRAY FOR: Vanessa Achterhof, Hunter Campbell*, Jarvis Campbell, Scott Campbell*, Timothy Driscoll*, Hazel Eliason, Corey Felton*, Wayne Fields, Jill Germain, Marlene Goossens, Ronald & Shirley Goossens, Chris Hillstead, Susan Irek, Gert Kersten, Robin Merline, Terry Merline, Derrick Nix*, Dave Omann, Kim Paul, Louise St. Germain, and Ryan Westforth.* (* Service members).
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WE WELCOME Emma Louise Greenfield into the Lord’s family through Holy Baptism. Emma is the daughter of Lynn and Tom Greenfield. Her sponsors are Michael Greenfield and Stacy and Anna Goossens.
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DURING THE SEASON OF LENT - Soup suppers run from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. each Wednesday, and worship is at 6:45 p.m. There are sign-up sheets in the entry and lots of ways to help, so please take some time to see what you can do, and then come and join us for this time of food and fellowship each week.
*** Board assigned to help this week: Church Council - Board assigned to help next week: Stewardship ***
EASTER LILIES - You are invited to assist with decorating our church for Easter Sunday, April 4th. You may remember or honor a family member, friend, or special occasion. Easter Lilies are $9.00 per plant. The plants will be displayed at our Easter Sunday services, and you may take them home after the 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday worship. Forms are on the website (welcometopeace.org), in the newsletter, at the usher stand, and in the office. You may also email your order to
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or call us at 684-2770.
LOGOS FUNDRAISER - Handcrafted frames for sale through March 10. Order forms and samples are on the table by the Scrip info. If you have questions, contact Jennica Driscoll at 715-441-1539.
NEW MEMBER CLASSES – continue TODAY between services (9:30). If you or someone you know is interested in joining Peace, please join us. Class finishes up next Sunday, and new members will be welcomed on Palm Sunday, March 28, at both services. Come and see what it means to be a member of Peace!
CHARITY CIRCLE - will meet at church on Thursday, March 18th at 9:00 a.m., with Shirley Rode as hostess.
MANY THANKS – to all who helped make World Day of Prayer a success: Nancy for her informative and interesting message about her work in Kenya; Pastor John for his help with the video; Amy for the programs; barb and Paul for the beautiful table centerpieces, and the ladies who worked and/or furnished desserts: Annie, Doris, Delores, Randvig, Verla, and Laura. Thanks also to Randvig for playing the piano. We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help!
THE ANNUAL CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE – will be in our new fellowship hall on April 16 & 17. Start gathering your gently used items, and ask your neighbors if they have anything to get rid of. Let’s see if we can make this be our best sale ever! Half the proceeds go to the Capital Campaign and half to the upcoming Kenya trip. See the March newsletter for a list of items we can use. If you have questions, contact Nancy R @ 688-2709 or email:
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. We will also be looking for faithful helpers to set up, run the sale, and clean up. Watch for the sign-up sheet. This is a great way to meet new people so come and join the fun!
CARDS FOR KENYA - Want to buy an Easter card that will benefit the environment AND the Kenyan mission trip? So many used cards came in for the trip that we were able to recycle some of the vintage ones and make new greeting card and still have plenty to take for our orphans to use in Kenya! The cards even have stickers on the back that indicate the cause. In a few weeks we will also have Mother's Day cards available. The recommended price for each card is a $1 donation. Win...win...win for everyone - what a deal! Look for the cards displayed on the table in the north end of the fellowship hall. It is serve yourself. Please leave your donation in the marked envelope. Thanks/Asante Sana!
CHECK IT OUT! We have been busy making changes and updates to our website, welcometopeace.org. Please take a look and submit any changes, additions, etc. by using the link found on the home page.
BURIAL MONDAY – Duane Hanson is being buried at Peace Lutheran church at 2:00 p.m. Monday afternoon.
LENT SOUP LUNCHES FOR BIRCHWOOD APARMENT - Peace provides Lenten soup lunches for residents of Birchwood Apts. We are looking for people to provide homemade bread, soup, or bars and/or also come to serve and visit with the residents from about 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you are interested, please contact Sharon Hauschild at 715-426-3501 or just meet us there. There is a sign-up sheet in the church entry.
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I do not at all understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are
but does not leave us where it found us. - Anne Lamott, from her book, Traveling Mercies
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INTERFAITH VOLUNTEERS - needed. To volunteer contact Nancy at 715-381-4360 or
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Volunteers determine their own schedule and receive orientation before beginning. (3/7)
PANCAKE BREAKFAST - The Blackhawk Traveling BB Program (5th - 8th grade boys and girls) is having a Pancake Breakfast, Silent Auction, and Bake Sale fundraiser TODAY from 8-12:30pm at the Baldwin Legion.
BLOOD DRIVE – Tuesday, March 16, at Gethsemane from 12 to 6. Call 800-448-3543 for appointments.
BLOOD DRIVE – Wednesday, March 24 at BWHS from 9 to 2.
COMEDY NIGHT – Thursday, March 25, at 5:00 p.m. at the Orchard. Join Trevor Anderson and a team of friends for the evening. Tickets are $25 (includes meal). Come support our local community foundation! (flyer)
FISH FRY – Friday, March 26, from 4 to 7:30 at Rush River Lutheran Church. (flyer) |
