NEWS AND NOTES FROM

PEACE WITH CHRIST

1412 W. Swallow Road

Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-226-4721
Pastor Ralph Patrick
www.pwchrist-fc.org
August 30, 2009
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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.
 “Don’t think of yourself more highly than you
ought to think, but soberly, as God has dealt to
each one a measure of faith” Romans 12:3

THE TIME before the service may be used for prayer and
preparation. Read through the worship bulletin and familiarize
yourself with the service. A few moments spent this way will help
make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE:

“Sign Language” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Does
God really care? Need a miracle? God cares, and He
gives us our miracle in the person of our Savior, Jesus
Christ. (Mark 7:32-35) Listen to The Lutheran Hour Message on
KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at
9:30 a.m.

Peace With Christ Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600AM), at 9:00 AM

Sundays.

Holy Baptism

Today we welcome Danica Lynn Flesner into Christ’s

family through Holy Baptism. We rejoice with Danica as
her name will be added to the Book of Life. We pray the
Lord’s blessing upon Danica and her parents Heather &
Jeff Flesner.

Thank you - for the visits, cards, prayers. It means a lot

to me to know I have a loving and caring PWC family.
Bill Smith
LWML’s September Meeting is Monday, September 14th at 7pm in
the Fellowship Hall. Marjean Carpenter will lead our program on
Parish Nursing. Ann Rodenbeck will have devotions and mites.
Hostesses will be Jodi Allison and Connie Jesser. All women of
PWC are invited to attend.

♦ The Northern Zone LWML Fall Rally will be held at Trinity Lu-
theran Church in Greeley on Saturday, September 12th beginning at
9am. Binh Rybacki will speak on “Children of Peace Interna-
tional”. See the LWML bulletin board for registration information.
Please sign-up by TODAY.
♦ The next regular LWML Executive Board meeting is TOMOR-
ROW, August 31st beginning at 6pm in the home of Angela Myers.
All ladies are welcome.

TAG
(Tuesday Afternoon Group)
On September 1st at Noon our 19th year begins with a
potluck meal with everyone bringing their favorite dish.
A Bible study led by Pastor Caspersen will follow at
1:00pm.

Joy Circle
The annual Fall Picnic at Rolland Moore
Park (Shields and Rolland Moore Parkway)
will on Thursday, September 3. Bring your
favorite picnic dish to share - tableware
and drinks will be provided. Meet at the church at
11:30am. We will be in the first shelter near the
playground, it you drive there directly. Hazel
Maiorka will have devotions and there will be a
short program.
 Confirmation Parents Meeting
On Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:00pm there will be an important
meeting for ALL 7th and 8th grade confirmation students
and their parents. We will go over the curriculum, expec-
tations, and schedule for the year. Due to the increased
involvement expected of the parents, it is imperative that
everyone attend.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Parents: Please sign-up to help with scrip sales -- Thanks!

PWC “Olympics II”: Plan to help with the Sunday School Kick-
off in September. We will plan a BBQ and games for the Olym-
pics. We will meet on Wednesday, September 2 at 6:30 and Sep-
tember 9th at 5:30 to plan and have a Bible Study. SIGN-UP!!

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Family EDucation Night
FED night begins September 9th! Plan to make this a
regular part of your family’s schedule. We’ll start with a
quick meal at 5:15 and class will follow from 6:00-7:00.
There is something for everyone, from young to
“mature” as well as our regular Confirmation classes.

If any of you have groups looking for good fund-raising

activities our FED night meals are a great way to make
some extra cash. Contact Lisa Bernhardt at 970-472-
0256 evenings, or 970-484-1488 during business hours
if you’re interested.

Adult choir will begin rehearsals at 7pm on

Wednesday, September 9, which is the first FED
Night. Stay after the Bible study to sing with us!
We will be singing for Sunday services about once
a month, and we would love to have everyone join
us, regardless of experience. Look for the sign-up
sheet in the Narthex. See you September 9th.
 In Our Prayers: We remember-
Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery:
Bill Smith, Rosalee Blumenshine, Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of Josh and
Jamie Jones), Ann Ireland (mother of Lisa Bernhardt), Kevin Rodenbeck,
Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hudson, Evelyn Marweg

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn
Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, Jean Upham
Synodical President - Gerald Kieschnick

US. Soldiers throughout the world.

King’s Men’s Study Group

In addition to other study opportunities, this group will be work-
ing through the book ‘The Measure of a Man’ during FED class
time. Contact John Pennington, Martin Sampson, or Dan Preve-
del if you would like to join us.

PWC OLYMPICS II
The Youth members invite everyone to the second an-
nual Olympics! Please join us on Sunday, September
13 following second service. Sign-up for the BBQ and
games. If you have questions, contact Marilyn at
226-4721 or 568-3701

The Lutheran Study Bible “...search the Scriptures because you

think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear
witness about me,…” (John 5:39) If you would like to order a
copy of The Lutheran Study Bible at a special price in the next
couple weeks, please see Wes Nierman. This new edition con-
tains many helpful tools that can enhance your study of God’s
Word. Order by September 6.

If looking for landscaping services - contact Alan Horne, “Yard

Elves” at 970-372-6577 or 970-566-1562
Writing - TREASURY OF DAILY PRAYER

Great and grievous, indeed, are these dangers and

temptations, which every Christian must bear. We bear them
even though each one were alone by himself. So every hour
that we are in this vile life, we are attacked on all sides
(2Corinthians 4:8), chased and hunted down. We are moved
to cry out and to pray that God would not allow us to become
weary and faint (Isaiah 40:31; Hebrews 12:3) and to fall again
into sin, shame, and unbelief. For otherwise it is impossible to
overcome even the least temptation.
We Christians must be armed (Ephesians 6:10-18) and
daily expect to be constantly attacked. No one may go on in
security and carelessly, as though the devil were far from us.
At all times we must expect and block his blows. Though I am
now chaste, patient, kind, and in firm faith, the devil will this
very hour send such an arrow into my heart that I can scarcely
stand. For his is an enemy that never stops or becomes tired.
So when one temptation stops, there always arise others and
fresh ones.
So there is no help or comfort except to run here, take
hold of the Lord’s Prayer, and speak to God from the heart like
this: “Dear Father, You have asked me to pray. Don’t let me
fall because of temptations.” Then you will see that the temp-
tations must stop and finally confess themselves conquered.
If you try to help yourself by your own thoughts and counsel,
you will only make the matter worse and give the devil more
space. For he has a serpent’s head (Revelation 12:9). If it
finds an opening into which it can slip, the whole body will fol-
low without stopping. But prayer can prevent him and drive
him back.
Large Catechism III 105, 109-11
 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION
ARTICLE VI: THE PERSON OF CHRIST
THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

No man besides [Christ], either in heaven or on earth, can say

with truth, "Where two or three are gathered in My name,
there am I among them" (Matthew 18:20). Also, "Behold, I am
with you always, to the end of the age."

We do not understand these testimonies to mean that only

Christ's divinity is present with us in the Christian Church and
congregation, and that such presence does not apply to Christ
according to His humanity... However, the Holy Scriptures say
this only about Christ, and no other man. We hold that by
these words the majesty of the man Christ is declared. Christ
has received this majesty, according to His humanity, at the
right hand of God's majesty and power. So also, according to
His received human nature and with the same, He can be, and
also is, present where He wants to be. He is present especially
in His Church and congregation on earth as Mediator, Head,
King, and High Priest. This presence is not a part, or only one
half of Him. Christ's entire person is present, to which both
natures belong, the divine and the human-not only according
to His divinity, but also according to, and with, His received
human nature. He is our Brother, and we are flesh of His flesh
and bone of His bone. He has instituted His Holy Supper for
the certain assurance and confirmation of this, so that He will
be with us, and dwell, work, and be effective in us.
(paragraphs 76-79)

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copyright

2005,2006 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All rights reserved. To
purchase a copy of CONCORDIA, call 800-325-3040.
 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Today Worship Services 8:00 am &

August 30 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am

Monday LWML Executive Board 6:00 pm

August 31

Tuesday TAG 12:00 pm

September 1

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

September 2 King’s Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm
Olympic Planning Mtg. 6:30 pm

Thursday Joy Circle 11:30 am

September 3 Elder’s Meeting 5:30 pm
Confirmation Mtg. 7:00 pm

Friday
September 4

Saturday
September 5

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

September 6 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
 THOSE SERVING TODAY

August 30 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Naomi Loschen
Greeters: Russmans Pat Cribbs
Guest Book: Pichels
Reader: Dan Krueckeberg Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Chris Dunker Bob Cribbs
Ned Daugherty Ron Pichel
Allen Hendrix
Nursery: Carol Hendrix Stacie Yeldell
Acolytes: Julie Roth Taylor Wiginton
Crucifer:
Audio Support: John Pennington David Nierman
Organist: Reena Linke
Elder of the Month: Ray Kaiser

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

September 6 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Muellers
Greeters: Joanne Kohler Hazel Maiorka
Farriers
Guest Book: Evelyn Scheiwe Jan Hudak
Reader: Karen Carlson
Ushers: Brian Lacey David Nierman
Karen Carlson Martin Sampson
Chuck Black
Nursery: Chelsie & Sierra
Acolytes: Amanda Nierman Rachael Bernhardt
Crucifer:
Audio Support: Judy Dahlgren David Nierman
Organist:
Elder of the Month: Wes Nierman

Flowers placed on the Altar by The Fiscus Family

 Prayer and Study

Date: August 23-August 29

Luther Quote: “”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 78; Job 4-6

Monday: Psalm 79; Job 7-9
Tuesday: Psalm 80; Job 10-12
Wednesday: Psalm 81; Job 13-15
Thursday: Psalm 82; Job 16-18
Friday: Psalm 83; Job 19-21
Saturday: Psalm 84; Job 22-24

Fan into Flame — August 16-31

The Fan into Flame campaign aims to raise $100 million for new
mission work around the United States and throughout the world.
Its structure is based on Acts 1:8, in which Jesus promises His
followers, “You will bear witness . . . in Jerusalem, in Judea and
Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Nearly 850 LCMS con-
gregations have participated in the campaign thus far.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: With thanksgiving for the districts that are currently partici-
pating in Fan into Flame campaigns. Pray for God’s blessing on these
districts as they complete the campaigns: Florida-Georgia, Indiana,
Iowa West, Michigan, Mid-South, Nebraska, New England, North Wis-
consin, Ohio, and Pacific Southwest.
Monday: For the other districts that plan to initiate their involvement
in the campaign soon—may their members’ involvement strengthen
their faith in our generous Lord and their passion for mission involve-
ment!

Russia – September 1-15

LCMS work began in Russia in 1992, and LCMS World Mission
is involved in theological education in Russia on various levels.
LCMS World Mission also supports our partner church in Russia
as it trains leaders for outreach in this vast land.

Tuesday: For career missionaries Rev. Jon and Julie Muhly, and
their sons, David and Nathaniel. Ask the Lord to continue to protect and
guide them in their work.

Wednesday: For career missionary Rev. Matt Heise, who is based in

Tblisi, Georgia, but who works often in Russia as a theological educa-
tor. Ask the Lord to bless his words as he teaches many Russian lead-
ers.

Thursday: For The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia

(ELCIR), the LCMS partner church. Ask the Holy Spirit to continue to
increase the numbers in this church body and the faith of its members,
and also to provide them with passion and insight into the outreach
challenges of their time.

Friday: For the music outreach ministry in St. Petersberg, Russia,

which is coordinated by a Lutheran laywoman, Dasha Shkurlyatyeva.
Pray that the words of the Gospel that many are hearing through music
would take root in unbelievers’ hearts.

Saturday: For the work of Slava Ostanin, an evangelist, who reaches

out to adult prisoners, juvenile delinquents, criminals recently dis-
charged from prison, and their families with the Good News of Jesus’
love through the Icthus prison ministry.

www.lcmsworldmission
 August 23 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

155(8:00) 94(10:45 am) 249

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: Sunday School:

Financial Update
As of July 31, 2009

Budget - 2009 Income Expenses Net Income

$359,000.00 $190,249.20 $194,277.41 -$4,028.21

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: Isaiah 35:4-7a 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: James 2:1-10, afternoon.
14-18 Broadcast articles are due
Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 September 20