NEWS AND NOTES FROM

PEACE WITH CHRIST

1412 W. Swallow Road

Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-226-4721
Pastor Ralph Patrick
Deaconess Claire Rueffer
www.pwchrist-fc.org
January 18, 2009
Second Sunday after Epiphany

WELCOME TO PEACE WITH CHRIST

LUTHERAN CHURCH!

We give thanks to God that you are joining us today!

Many of our guests are seeking a home church where they
can be part of the Fellowship of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace with Christ is a congregation that is a family not an
“organization”. We are small enough to allow people to
know each other by name, and yet large enough to offer
opportunities for growth and service. What we “specialize”
in is not programs or productions, but simply The Gospel
of Our Lord Jesus. Christ, His Word, and the Cross are
what provide the foundation for faith and ministry. If you
are interested in learning more about Peace With Christ
Lutheran Church, please call the church office at 226-4721.
Pastor Patrick would welcome the opportunity to visit with
you personally.
THE TIME before the service may be used for prayer and
preparation. Read through the worship bulletin and familiarize
yourself with the service. Use the hymn marker to mark the Psalm
for the day. A few moments spent this way will help make the
service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE:

“A Change in Plans” Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Paul
Devantier of Concordia Seminary. Once you receive
God’s wonderful gift of faith in Christ, you can be sure
God has plans for you, and they may involve a change
in your plans. (Mark 1:14-20) Listen to The Lutheran
Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA,
Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m.
LUTHERAN TALK RADIO: You can listen to Issues, Etc. on-
demand. Issues, Etc. is produced by Lutheran Public Radio and
hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Listen to what you want when
you want to at: www.issuesetc.org

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Commemoration

CONFESSION OF PETER
Beginning of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The week of Prayer for Christian Unity is framed by two
commemorations, the Confession of Peter (a relatively recent
addition to the calendar) and the older Conversion of Paul. Both
apostles are remembered together on June 29, but these two days
offer an opportunity to focus on key events in each of their lives. On
this day the church remembers that Peter was led by God’s grace to
acknowledge Jesus as “the Christ, the Son of the living God”
(Matthew 16:16)

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Lutherans for Life Sunday is today. Special offering
envelopes available in the bulletin. A resource catalog
is in the office if interested in other ways to help.
LWML Executive Board : The next meeting is on Monday, January
26 at 6:00pm at Bev Russman’s home. We hope to see you there!
FED Night: LWML will host a FED night meal on January 28 with
receipts given to the Salvation Army. Please contact Bev Russman,
493-3076, if you can donate some food. Thank You!

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TAG
January 20th at 1:00pm - Carl Ziehm will once again show us
some of the interesting slides he has taken on his many trips.
This time it will be on the Lincoln Highway. All older adults
are welcome to attend this Older Adult Ministry group.

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THANK YOU - THANK YOU

Please keep saving the Campbell’s Label bar codes and The Box Tops
for Education. If you do not want to be a “cup up” just put the entire
label in the box and I will cut it up. We are helping make a difference.
More information on the LWML Bulletin Board or call CJ Muth at 484
-8358.

The Daily Prayer Seminar

Saturday February 7th from 8:30 - 11:30 am
This Seminar will serve to prepare us for the
Lenten Season, the theme of which is “Lord,
Teach us to Pray”.
 CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

On Sunday, January 25, 2009 at 1:00pm, please mark your

calendar and plan to attend. The agenda will include a discus-
sion of church staffing needs and election of delegates for the
District Convention.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT

LADIES OF ALL AGES MARK YOUR
CALENDARS!
WHERE: PEACE WITH CHRIST
WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
TIME: 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Immediately following the Girls Night Out there will

be a Girls Only lock-in for young ladies ages 13-19.
See MacKenzie Stine for more information. Permission
slips and information will be handed out in Senior High
Bible Class.

Valentine’s Day Dinner

(Hosted by PWC Youth)
All members of the Congregation are invited,
Saturday, February 7th at 6:00pm. Please
sign-
sign-up to attend. A free will offering will be
accepted. All funds raised will go toward the
youth summer servant events.
 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Sledding Day: Youth and congregation members! Plan to meet at
PWC at 9am to go sledding. Bring your sled, warm clothes, a lunch
and we will head out to a sledding hill (destination to be announced
depending on snow!) Sign up to attend and to drive!
Valentine’s Day Dinner : This years Valentine’s Day Dinner is
scheduled for Saturday, February 7th at 6:00pm. Sign-up sheet on
bulletin board in the Narthex.

Support Deaconess Ministry

While you search the internet go to www.goodsearch.com
this is search engine powered by Yahoo and the charity is
Lutheran Deaconess Association. Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who so kindly brought in meals, sent

cards and the many prayers for both of us in our recent
surgeries. Cleve & Nancy Moore

It is time again to be thinking about the upcom-

ing collection of food & clothing for St. John’s
food pantry & clothing closet. During the first
two weeks of February we will be collecting in
the Sunshine Hall. The greatest needs are winter
clothes especially for kids, blankets, bedding, disposable
diapers, soap (not liquid), personal products, canned fruit,
vegetables, soup, and pasta. Your help is a blessing.

If you would like to read the sermon from Shean Fagan’s fu-
neral service go to the Peace With Christ website:
www.pwchrist-fc.org
 In Our Prayers: We remember -
The Fagan Family

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from

surgery: Jean Patrick, Glenn & Bonnie McGrew (Parents of Pat
Patrick), Doug Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson), Nancy Moore,
Kevin Rodenbeck, Alice Boehnke, Barb Holder, Marilynn Hud-
son, Genevive Inscho, Dale Heermann, Isa Orozco-Peterson

Those who are not able to attend church: Marie Rubel,

Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Mary Anderson, Viola
Monahan, Arline Young, June Schwarck

The College students returning to school

For the jobless

President-elect Obama & members of Congress

Pastors and Deaconesses in isolated places

Pray for leaders in our church, including Synodical

President, Gerald Kieschnick & Rocky Mtn. District
President, Randy Golter.

Christians in Africa, the Seminary in Petoria and

Bishop Tswaedi.

Middle East Conflict

U.S. Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan & throughout the

world.
 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
2ND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION
ARTICLE XI: GOD'S ETERNAL ELEC-
TION

According to Christ's teaching [all people]

should abstain from
their sins, repent, believe His promise, and en-
tirely trust in
Him. Since we cannot do this by ourselves, by
our own powers,
the Holy Spirit desires to work these things-
repentance and
faith-in us through the Word and Sacraments. In
order that we
may receive this, persevere in it, and remain
steadfast, we
should beg God for His grace, which He has prom-
ised us in Holy
Baptism. No doubt He will give it to us accord-
ing to His
promise, as He has said, "If you then, who are
evil, know how to
give good gifts to your children, how much more
will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to
those who ask Him!" (Luke
11:11-13)

The Holy Spirit dwells in the elect, who have

become believers,
as in His temple [1 Corinthians 6:19]. He is not
idle in them,
but moves God's children to obey God's commands.
Therefore,
 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Epiphany
Today Worship Services 8:00 am &
January 18 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
LWML Installation Both Services
Hands in Harmony 12:00 pm
Broadcast Articles Due

Monday Evangelism Committee 6:00 pm

January 19 Worship Committee 6:00 pm
Church Council 7:00 pm

Tuesday TAG 1:00 pm

January 20

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

January 21 FED Dinner 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
Adult/Youth Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday RMHS 11:10 am

January 22 King’s Men’s Group 5:00 pm

Friday
January 23

Saturday Girls Night Out 5:00 pm

January 24

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

January 25 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Congregational Meeting 1:00 pm
 THOSE SERVING TODAY

January 18 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Walt & Mary Alice Cliff & Lu
Bender Buchholz
Guest Book: Rhonda Kaiser Jan Achziger
Reader: Deaconess Claire Rueffer
Ushers: Ray Kaiser Chris Dunker
Tracy Foster Gary Myers
Wes Nierman Stony Achziger
Bill Roth Ted Anderson
Nursery: Fosters
Acolytes: Mackenzie Cheuvront Wyatt Allerheiligen
Crucifer:
Audio Support: Chris Dunker
Organist: Norma Thaemert
Elder of the Month: Michael Rohlfs

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

January 25 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Cheryl Harsen Harold Nansel
Guest Book: Eunice Nierman CJ Muth
Reader: Dan Krueckeberg Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Harry Krueckeberg Chris Dunker
Tracy Foster Gary Myers
Wes Nierman
Bill Roth
Nursery: Fosters Colleen Rohlfs
Acolytes: Katie Petago Zachary Prevedel
Crucifer: Krissy Petago Robin Toomey
Audio Support: Ron Pichel David Nierman
Organist: Ann Caspersen
Elder of the Month: Michael Rohlfs
 Prayer and Study

Date: January 18 - January 24

Luther Quote: “So we ascend in Christ and are swept away

through the Word and the Holy Spirit and cling to Him, by faith
becoming one body with Him and He with us. He is the Head; we
are the members.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 46; Genesis 10-12

Monday: Psalm 47; Genesis 13-15
Tuesday: Psalm 48; Genesis 16-18
Wednesday: Psalm 49; Genesis 19-21
Thursday: Psalm 50; Genesis 22-24
Friday: Psalm 51; Genesis 25-27
Saturday: Psalm 52; Genesis 28-30

Transitioning Missionaries – Jan. 16-23

Every year, missionaries complete their service on the foreign
mission field and return home to the United States to serve in new
capacities. Whether a missionary has served for one year or 20
years, it greatly impacts their life and provides a crucial contri-
bution to God’s work in a specific area of the world.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: That God would provide opportunities for transitioning

missionaries that use the new talents and skills they were able to
learn overseas—to His glory and their fulfillment as His children.
Monday: That the Lord would provide people in the transitioning
missionaries’ lives who would truly be open to listening to their experi-
ences and helping them to share about their mission work on a deeper
level. Returning missionaries often struggle to find caring friends who
want to know more about their work than the surface-level cultural dif-
ferences of the people the missionaries served.

Tuesday: For missionary kids who are required to adapt, perhaps for
the first time, to life in the United States after living in another country.
“MKs” can feel lonely and out-of-place as they seek to make new
friends and struggle with homesickness for their previous country of
residence.

Wednesday: For returning missionaries to be enthusiastic and con-

victing mission advocates as they speak with and challenge other Chris-
tians to respond to God’s mission in some way. As they make presenta-
tions, send thank you notes, and talk with all of those who supported
their service, they have the opportunity to invite other people to deepen
their mission involvement.

Thursday: That returning missionaries would keep their eyes and

ears open as they are sharing about their service, so that they may iden-
tify good candidates for missionary service and invite them to prayer-
fully consider specific opportunities or to talk with a placement coun-
selor. “Real-live” missionaries are often the best recruiters!

Friday: That the Lord would provide them with ways to continue
communicating with the people in the fields where they served, with
whom they undoubtedly built deep relationships. Pray also for God to
provides ways for continued involvement in mission efforts in these
areas.

LCMS World Mission Volunteers – Jan. 24-31

LCMS World Mission’s St. Louis office benefits from the faithful
service of 60 volunteers each month. They volunteer for an aver-
age of 130 hours per month. The estimated value of volunteer
work is $19.50 per hour or $1.4 million per year.

Saturday: With thanksgiving for the many hours of faithful service

that volunteers provide to LCMS World Mission every month. The ap-
proximate annual value of their services is $1.4 million.
 January 11 ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS

Worship Attendance: Total

137(8:00 am) 110(10:45 am) 247

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 53 Sunday School: 29

Total Regular Offerings: $7,672.07

Needed weekly to meet budget: $8,290.24

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION HOUR: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS. .. Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall

NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN . . . . Preschool Rooms
GRADES 1- 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter
GRADES 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Abraham
GRADE 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Isaac
JR. HIGH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacob
SR. HIGH . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . Youth Room

NEXT WEEK'S PRESS DEADLINES

SCRIPTURE READINGS (ESV)
Green sheet articles are due by
First Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5,10 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians afternoon.
7:29-31 Broadcast articles are due
Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 TODAY