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Peace Lutheran Church
(817) 284-1677; metro: (817) 589-2489
Fax: (817) 284-3731
When we came back from Africa, the first person from Peace I
ran into (coincidentally at a Whataburger) asked me, “How was Africa?”
Some were apprehensive about our going, but since we’ve returned,
everyone wants to know, “How was Africa?”
We will look for a time to share the full story about Juba in South
Sudan, but in worship this weekend I have to begin. We asked the people
of Peace to pray that God would put everything in place for the meeting
with Bishop Andrew, the head of the Lutheran
Church in Sudan. God did that and more than
we would have imagined, even back in
Nairobi at the International Lutheran Church.
I also can’t wait to introduce you to a
little girl we met in Juba, outside the Anglican
Church. The Word of God for life this
weekend is Revelation 3:7-13 and Revelation
7:9-12.
It’s that time of year again…when the books
begin to be hit with a renewed sense of purpose.
We need your help parents! If you have a college
student in your family, whether they left home or
not, we need their contact information: school
name, mailing address, e-mail and telephone
number. Please submit this information to DCE
Rebecca at becky@peacechurch.org as soon as
possible or look for an information table out in the Foyer in September.
We want your student to receive the devotional e-mails, information
about the upcoming events, and the ever-popular care packages. Also, if
your student was unable to be at our College Blessing and they would like
to receive the small gift and words shared by Pastor Rossow, please let us
know as well and we will get that to them as soon as we are able.
2008-2009
School Year
Registration letters and forms have been sent. If you
did not receive one and have a student entering either
the 7th or 8th grade, please contact DCE Rebecca (becky@peacechurch.org
or (817) 284-1677 x206).
? CDT
1&2 Classes begin on Wednesday, Sept. 3
from 7-8:30 pm. Be
sure to check in each week at the table outside of Youth Rec.
? Family Communion Retreat will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 from
8:30-11:30 am in Youth Rec. This is for CDT1 and any CDT2, who did
not attend last year. Youth and at least one parent are to attend. Bring
your Bible and your pen.
JR & SR HIGHERS
Make a date with the One who
loves you the most on
Wednesday, Sept. 24
at 7 am for
See You At The Pole.
Prayers
of the People
of Peace
In need of God’s care:
? Keith Conner, recovering at home.
? Jodi Bluejacket, friend of Nancy
Dove, awaiting test results for spots on
her lung.
? Vivian Bass, Susanne Whitsell’s
stepmother, ongoing health issues.
? Jill Roberts, Horace Phillips’
girlfriend, continued healing.
? Erna Dorn (Gretchen Grow’s mother),
under hospice care.
? Tandra Wimberly, friend of Mary
Grantges, having surgery for a punctured
lung.
Thanksgiving:
? Marie James, mother of Bill James,
recovering at home after hospital stay.
? Beth McKeithen, celebrating her
birthday on Aug. 24.
? Jim and Natalie Mateos, celebrating
28 years of marriage on Aug. 23.
? Phil and Lu Anne Knowles,
celebrating 52 years of marriage on Aug.
25.
Deaths:
? The family of John Haines, coworker
of Bill McDonnell and president of his
company, died suddenly on Aug. 20.
Memorials:
? A gift was given to the Nursery
Program by Geraldine Burken in memory
of James D. McConnell.
Due to the Labor Day holiday,
there will not be a newsletter
the week of Sept. 1
Mission of the Month:
August
Nelson
Children’s
Center
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc.
P.O. Box 140767
Austin, TX 78714
August 25, 2008
God’s Word
for Life —
Revelation 3:7-13
&
Revelation 7:9-12.
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Saturday, Aug. 30
3:00 pm
Praise Team
Sunday, Aug. 24
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00
Madelaine Martinez,
guest soloist
MUSIC NOTES:
Suppers are available on Wednesday evenings
before rehearsals for $2 per person. There will be a
rotating menu, plus salad bar and nacho bar every week.
Meals are served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. You may come
and eat with your choir, your children, before a Bible
class, or just for fun. Help is needed to prepare and take
care of food, setup and cleanup. This is a very easy and
short job. Good fellowship, a servant opportunity,
and healthy food promised. Talk with Lu Anne
Knowles or Mary Hildebrandt at (817) 284-1677 for
more information.
An accompanist is needed for Kids Praise singing
choir. They meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 6:50
pm. They sing several times during the choir year,
and for special festivals. Nancy Burton is the
director and can answer any questions you might
have. Her telephone number is (817) 571-2499.
“It’s Cool” to sing and ring in a choir at Peace
Church. Come be part of our Worship leadership!!!
We are losing two singers from the Praise Band on Saturday night.
Rachel Harlass and Sarah Smallwood are going off to college. We wish
them the best, but will miss their leadership at worship. If you are interested
in joining the team, talk with Cindy Hurd at (817) 284-1677. We need you!
“Kaffee Haus,” based on a German eatery tradition, will be Nov. 7 and 8,
(Friday and Saturday). The Music Department sponsors this event, but will
welcome one and all to take part. Lots of cooking in the kitchen, decorating,
planning for table waiting, and anything that a good restaurant provides.
This is also a way to invite our local community to come and visit Peace
Church. What would you like to do? Watch for sign-up tables with
information and a place to offer your services.
Grocery Stores –
cash to Children’s Ministry
? Albertson’s – pick up a
tag
on Children’s Ministry bulletin board
(use each time you shop)
? Kroger – annual letter
on Children’s Ministry bulletin board
(give to cashier to tie to Plus card)
? Tom Thumb - #1551 (see Customer Service annually to tie to card)
MY TIME
Our Parent’s Day Out and MY TIME programs
will be merged into one program on Wednesdays
this fall. The start date is Sept. 3.
The new MY TIME will offer three options:
Part Day: 9 am – noon
Part Day: noon – 2:30 pm
Full Day: 9 am – 2:30 pm
You can sign up by the week or by the month. There are new brochures at
the Nursery Desk that explain the program and its cost in more detail. For
additional information, please contact Sue Heffner at (817) 284-1677 x213
or sue@peacechurch.org.
The 2008/2009 Revolve Tour is almost upon us!
The tour will be in Dallas on Sept. 19-20 (Friday and
Saturday), and our great block of tickets has been bought.
Revolve is open to girls in 6th-12th grade and promises to
be an exciting time of fellowship and growth with each
other and with God. It will have special guests: Hawk Nelson, Natalie Grant,
Chad Eastham, Krystal Meyers, Jenna Lucado, Group 1 Crew and Danielle
Kimmey. Cost is $50. Talk to DCE Rebecca if you are interested. Reserve your
spot now by paying.
Attention Parents
of 2nd graders:
If your child is
entering the 2nd
grade this fall, we
would like you and
your family to be a
part of the Annual
2nd Grade Bible
Presentation. The
presentations will be the weekend
of Aug. 30 and 31 at the 5:30
Saturday evening service, at 8:00,
9:30, and 11:00 am services on
Sunday morning, and Sunday
evening at the 6 pm AIM service.
Your family may attend any one
of the five services to be a part of
this process; we would just like to
know which service. If you have
not already contacted the Church
Office with the correct spelling of
your child’s name and which
service you will be attending,
PLEASE do so ASAP. Thank you
in advance for your cooperation
and participation.
~ Mary Hildebrandt
Minister to Children/Youth and
their Families
Annual Children’s Ministry
Registration Forms
are due.
You can find them
at the Nursery Desk,
in the Church Office,
or at the Children’s
Registration Table.
CARIBBEAN CRUISE!
Sponsored by Peace Life
Fellowship and St. Peter
Community Life
? 7 days: Feb. 22 – March 1, 2009
? Cruise on the 4
½ star Royal
Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas.
? Port calls at Cozumel, Roatan,
Costa Maya and Merida.
? Leaving and arriving from
Galveston, for $867.23 per person,
double occupancy, inside cabin,
includes all taxes, port charges and
extra fuel charges. Ocean view
room is $1157.23 and balcony
room is $1277.23.
? $50 ship credit for each cabin!
? Passport is NOT required.
? Ride on a bus to Galveston for
$120 round trip per person.
? A $250 deposit by Sept. 7 holds
your place; remainder due Nov. 11,
2008.
For more details, e-mail Maxine
Kamp at mkk2745@aol.com or
call (817) 723-1806.
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SUNDAY:
YOUTH FALL SUNDAY MORNING
CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, AUG. 31
6th Grade meets in Youth C from 9:30-10:30 am
7th & 8th Grades meet in Youth A & B from 9:30-10:30 am
9th-12th Grades meet in Youth Rec from 9:30-10:30 am
Come, and discover new hope for this new school year!
Snapshots of the Gospel
Snapshots of the Gospel, a seven-week Bible Study led by Pastor Justin Rossow, will begin on Sunday, Sept.
7 at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. This is a Bible study you will not want to miss, so mark your calendars.
MONDAY:
Peace Life Fellowship offers two opportunities on Mondays for
continuing your Christian growth through Bible Study. You are welcome
to participate in one or both of the classes.
(1) From 8:45-9:45 am on Mondays, join with others who are reading
through the Bible in one year. Each day there are readings from the Old
Testament, the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs. During the All of
God’s Word class, the group discusses the readings and encourages each
other to persevere in reading every day. You can start any time.
(2) At 10 am on Mondays, Bible Study is held in the Fellowship Hall with
a variety of topics planned throughout the year. See a Peace Life
Fellowship brochure for a listing of classes scheduled for the fall.
WEDNESDAY:
Joshua
The Wednesday morning Men’s Bible Study Group will resume its class with Joshua on Sept. 10. This group
meets from 8:30-9:30 am on Wednesday in Fellowship Hall 4. Dan Brown will be the facilitator.
This is a nine-session study of the book of Joshua using the LifeLight Series of study materials. A student handbook
will be used with the participant’s Concordia Self Study Bible. The study begins with biblical cursing of Canaan, the
appointment of Joshua as leader of the Israelites, and the conquering of Canaanite lands by the Israelites. The group will
look at the aspects of God’s presence with the Israelites and how he keeps his promise to mankind even today.
In November, this group will study “Gospel, Law and Reformation—Part 2.” This 12-week class involves a
lecture in video format followed by class discussion. Emmit Koelle will be the facilitator.
In the Fullness of Time
Peace Life Fellowship offers a Wednesday AM Bible Study (WAMBS).
WAMBS is studying Dr. Maier’s
book In the Fullness of Time from 10-11 am on Wednesdays. The book is divided into three parts: (1) The First
Christmas, (2) The First Easter, and (3) The First Christians. Parts 1 and 2 draw on the Gospels, emphasizing Jesus’
birth, and crucifixion and resurrection. Part 3 is based on the book of Acts and covers the spread of Christianity.
All of God’s Word
Peace Life Fellowship also offers an opportunity on Wednesdays to meet with others who are reading through
the Bible in one year. All of God’s Word meets for an hour beginning at 11:15 am. This is similar to the class that
meets on Mondays. You do not need to attend both sessions to participate in reading through the Bible in a year.
Women of Faith
Women’s Bible Study – Women of Faith Series – will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 10. This
class meets from 5:30-7 pm in Youth classrooms A&B. Luci Swindoll’s Cultivating Contentment
will be the topic for discussion. All women are welcome.
THURSDAY:
The Gospel of John
The Ladies Thursday morning Bible Study will begin Sept. 11 and run until Nov. 20 from 9-11 am in
Fellowship Halls 1&2. The group will study The Gospel of John, and the facilitator is Mary Lanier. The group will
not meet Sept. 18 due to a conflict in schedules.
This Bible Study is a time for personal study, fellowship, singing, sharing, relationship building, learning,
praying. We will develop new relationships and renew old ones. Our small group time will allow us to pray and care
for each other.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2008
Who: Families with Children 2 yrs – 5th Grade
Where: Children’s Classrooms
Why: To be with Your Child, Meet Teachers,
Get Information about
Sunday School & Children’s Ministry
What: Food, Activities, Fellowship
TUESDAY:
Luke
The Tuesday Women’s Bible Study will
begin on Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. in Fellowship
Hall 1. This group meets the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays of each month. This year’s topic
will be “Luke” (Part 1) from the LifeLight
Series. Luke is the universal gospel. What
begins as a mission to Jews soon includes
Samaritans and Gentiles. Luke is also the
Gospel who places a great emphasis on
prayer. The welcome mat is out. Any
questions may be directed to Vanita Kassing,
facilitator, by call (682) 503-6077.
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FIFTH WEEKEND: Aug. 30-31
USHERS: Saturday: 5:30 Darold Marckmann, Tommy
Oakley, Richard Sander, Diann Sander, Fritz Rademacher
Sunday: 8:00 Dale Springer, Bob Struempler, Ken
Boland, Sean Choate, Peter Dodd 9:30 Matt Rabe, Marvin
Bottke, Ron Klingbeil, Bruce Bowers, Todd Straight, Doug
Kusel 11:00 Steve Randles, Art Kopp, Bob Sheegog, Tim
Elliott, Emmit Koelle, Richard Griffith
SCRIPTURE READERS: Saturday: Robert McGee
Sunday: 8:00 V’Ann Giuffre 9:30 Victor Barlag 11:00
Mark Miller
ACOLYTES: Saturday: Bailey Chevier Sunday: 8:00
9:30 Sarah Littlehale 11:00 Zach Whitehead
NURSERY: Saturday: Hannah Boland, Beth Webb
Sunday: 8:00 Libby Workman, Hannah Boland 9:30
Barbara Klausing, Jody Duncan, Christina Lopez, Lymari
Davison, Donna Russell 11:00 Cheryl Newton, Michelle
Christensen, Caitlin Rabe, Melissa Ray
PEW CREWS:
Sanctuary: Arlene Ungaro
Worship Center: Nancy Dove
Adult Bible Study
begins Sunday, Sept. 7th
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hall
CALENDAR:
Wednesday 8/27 Peace Life Fellowship
10:00a Wednesday AM Bible Study
11:15a All of God’s Word
4:45p Glockner Bells Rehearsal
5:30p Wednesday Fellowship Supper
6:00p Kids Praise Choir Rehearsal
6:00p Kirchsingers Choir Rehearsal
6:00p Celebration Ringers Rehearsal
7:00p CDT Mentor Training & Orientation
7:00p Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Thursday 8/28
5:00p African Immigrant Bible Study
Saturday 8/30
3:00p Praise Team Rehearsal
5:00p AIM Bible Study
5:30p Contemporary Worship
Sunday 8/31 7:15a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship
9:30a Education Hour
6:00p African Immigrant Worship
Monday 8/25
LABOR DAY – Church Office is Closed
Tuesday 8/26
1:00p Tuesday Women’s Bible Study
6:30p Cub Scout Pack 1007 Den Meeting
7:00p Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00p Elders Board Meeting
Wednesday 8/27 Peace Life Fellowship
10:00a Wednesday AM Bible Study
11:15a All of God’s Word
4:45p Glockner Bells Rehearsal
5:30p Wednesday Fellowship Supper
6:00p Kids Praise Choir Rehearsal
6:00p Kirchsingers Choir Rehearsal
6:00p Celebration Ringers Rehearsal
7:00p Chancel Choir
7:00p Puppet Team Practice
7:00p CDT 1&2
Thursday 8/28
5:00p African Immigrant Bible Study
Saturday 8/30
3:00p Praise Team Rehearsal
5:00p AIM Bible Study
5:30p Contemporary Worship
Sunday 8/31 7:15a Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
8:00a Carter Blood Drive
8:00, 9:30, 11:00 Worship
9:30a Education Hour
4:00p Carillon Ringers Rehearsal
6:00p Soli Deo Gloria Handbells Rehearsal
6:00p African Immigrant Worship
Monday 8/25
8:45a Peace Life Fellowship
9:00a Childcare for Volunteers
7:00p Hospitality Board Meeting
7:00p Worship Board Meeting
7:00p Missions Board Meeting
Tuesday 8/26
6:00p Property Board Meeting
6:30p Cub Scout Pack 1007 Den Meeting
7:00p Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00p International Mission Committee Meeting
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