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
September 6, 2009
Fourteenth 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.
 “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall di-
rect your paths.” Proverbs 3:6

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:

“A Big Mouth” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus. Cruel
words can wound and kill. The Word of Christ brings
healing, forgiveness, and life. (James 3:8-10) 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.

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Peace With Christ has been blessed with three additional pastors
who are part of our congregation. Today we welcome Rev. David
Caspersen as our guest preacher. Rev. Caspersen and his wife Carol
have served the Lord faithfully, most recently in Cheyenne Wyoming.
God bless the Caspersens and the message of salvation that Rev.
Caspersen brings to us today.

Sunday Bible Study: Beginning next week we will delve

deeply into the book of Galatians. Please come and be fed,
nourished, and equipped by God’s Word to do battle with
sin, the world, and the devil!

This Wednesday morning you are invited to take

part in a study of The Minor Prophets. We will
begin with Matins at 8:45 with the bible study
following. Come for prayer and study, stay for
coffee and fellowship.
Marjean Carpenter will lead LWML’s September Program on Parish
Nursing. All women of PWC are invited to join us Monday, Septem-
ber 14th at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Ann Rodenbeck will have de-
votions and mites. Hostesses will be Jodi Allison and Connie Jesser.
♦ LWML’s mite box for World Missions will be in the Narthex this
morning. Thank you for your donations!
♦ Through mid-October, LWML will be accepting donations to sup-
port Roadrunners for Christ. A monetary gift equivalent to the
cost of 1-2 gallons of gas ($3-6) would go a long way in helping
Roadrunner to continue delivering their precious cargo and message
of hope. Marked envelopes are available in the Sunshine Room.
♦ Kay’s Angels continue their work on denim quilts, pillows, and pot-
holders for November’s craft fair. The “Angels” meet most Mon-
days at 1:30pm in Kay Rubel’s basement. Many hands make light
work so please take your hands to Kay’s!
♦ LWML’s Executive Board will meet Monday, September 28th be-
ginning at 6pm in the home of Bev Russman. Karen Buchleiter
will hostess. All ladies are welcome.

TAG - Saturday, September 19 at 11:30am

The activity this month will be lunch at Denny’s at 11:30am fol-
lowed by a vintage baseball game at 1:30pm at the Bee Family
Farm Museum. The Berthoud Blues will play a Wellington team
using 1864 rules and uniforms. There will be a $5 charge. Meet
at the church at 11:00am. Please sign up for these activities.

Next Sunday we will be back in the sanctuary.

The services will begin with a brief order of dedi-
cation for the chancel area. Praise God for His
goodness, and for the generosity of His people!
 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
PWC “Olympics II”: Plan to help with the Sunday School Kick-
off September 13th. We will plan a BBQ and games for the Olym-
pics. We will meet on September 9th at 5:30 & September 12 at
6:00 to plan and have a Bible Study. SIGN-UP!!

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

Adult choir will have a short rehearsal at 7 p.m.

THIS WEDNESDAY, followed by time for fellow-
ship (a.k.a. cookies). Everyone is welcome, regard-
less of experience in singing or reading music. If
you've never sung before, there's no better time
than the present to start, and if you haven't sung in a while,
maybe it's time to come back! Sign up in the Narthex. See you
Wednesday!

Youth Choir
This Wednesday, September 9 at 7pm we will begin
meeting after bible study & confirmation classes. We
will be learning more about singing, Lutheran music,
and worship and how we can better participate. No
music background necessary!
Contact Reena reena@pwchrist-fc.org

Children’s Choir will begin meeting next

Wednesday, September 9 at 6pm during
FED night activities. We will learn about
Lutheran hymnody and liturgy and how we can enhance
worship through everyone’s participation. Contact Reena,
reena@pwchrist-fc.org with any questions.
 The college/young adult group will start meet-
ing this coming Tuesday, September 8 at 5pm in
the Lory Student Center. Meet in front of the
information desk, and we’ll go from there. We
will be studying denominations and welcome anyone to
join us! Contact Reena, reena@pwchrist-fc.org.

Family EDucation Night

FED night begins this Wednesday! 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.

What kind of man are you anyway? What a question! But

maybe a better question for us is “What kind of man does God
call us to be?” The King’s Men study group will be considering
what the apostle Paul wrote on this subject this as we work
through Gene Getz’s book “The Measure of a Man”. We meet at
6pm on Wednesday, during FED study hour. If you are not al-
ready attending class, you are welcome to come consider this
question with us. Contact John Pennington, Martin Sampson or
Dan Prevedel.

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 or-
der a copy of The Lutheran Study Bible at a special price, you
can do so prior to Reformation Day. This new edition contains
many helpful tools that can enhance your study of God’s Word.
Please contact Wes Nierman (226-5936) to find out options
available. Special price expires on October 31.
Phase one of the chancel remodel is near completion. The cost of
phase one has been approximately $16,000.00.

During construction we learned the ceiling was damaged due to

last year’s lighting strike. The repairs have been completed. It
was decided during this time that from a practical & financial
stand point that we prepared for the ceiling lights. Congrega-
tional feedback has determined phase two will be lighting, carpet-
ing, and chancel furniture. The cost will be approximately
$21,000.00. The breakdown is as follows:
1. Lights: $3,852.32
2. Carpeting: estimate $8,400.– 9,000.
3. Chancel furniture: estimate $9,000. There has been a
donation of $1,100. to the furniture.
There will be posters in the Narthex to keep the congregation in-
formed of phase two’s financial status as donations are received.

Ray & Rhonda Kaiser

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Dr. Jan Lohmeyer, the professor doing the feasibility study for a
early childhood education/daycare program will be here Sept. 19
–21. A sign-up is in the Narthex, if you would like to meet & dis-
cuss any questions/concerns with Dr. Lohmeyer one on one or as
a group. Time slots are set up on a half hour basis but you may
take two or more blocks of time.
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In Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery:
Adelaide Moellenhoff, Bill Smith, Rosalee Blumenshine, Zoe
Jones (Infant daughter of Josh and Jamie Jones), Ann Ireland (mother of
Lisa Bernhardt), Kevin Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hud-
son, Evelyn Marweg

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm,

Carolyn Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, Jean
Upham
The homeless and those who are in need.
 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
APOLOGY OF THE AUGSBURG CONFESSION
ARTICLE IV: JUSTIFICATION
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

Christ's name is received only by faith. Therefore, we are

saved by confidence in Christ's name, and not by confidence in
our works. For "the name" here means the cause that is men-
tioned, because of which salvation is gained. To call upon
Christ's name is to trust in His name as the cause, or price,
because of which we are saved. Acts 15:9 says, "cleansed
their hearts by faith." Therefore, the faith that the apostles
speak about is not useless knowledge, but a reality. It receives
the Holy Spirit and justifies us.

Habakkuk 2:4 says, "The righteous shall live by his faith." Peo-
ple are just by faith. By faith they believe that God is favor-
able, and he adds that faith gives life because this faith pro-
duces peace and joy in the heart and eternal life.

Isaiah 53:11 says, "By His knowledge shall the righteous one,
My servant, make many to be accounted righteous." What is
Christ's knowledge unless it means to know Christ's benefits,
the promises He has scattered throughout the world by the
Gospel? To know these benefits is properly and truly to believe
in Christ, to believe that He will certainly fulfill what God has
promised for Christ's sake.

Scripture is full of such testimonies. For in some places it pre-

sents the Law, and in others it presents the promises about
Christ, forgiveness of sins, and free acceptance of the sinner
for Christ's sake. (paragraphs 98-102)

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 &

September 6 (Non-Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am

Monday LABOR DAY

September 7 Office Closed

Tuesday Youth Board 6:30 pm

September 8

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

September 9 FED Meal 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
King’s Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm
Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday Morning Doves 9:00 am

September 10 RMHS 10:50 am

Friday
September 11

Saturday LWML Fall Rally 9:00 am

September 12 Olympics Planning 6:00 pm

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

September 13 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Rally Day - Olympics II 12:00 pm
 THOSE SERVING TODAY

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: Ann Caspersen
Elder of the Month: Wes Nierman

Flowers placed on the Altar by The Fiscus Family

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

September 13 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Muellers
Greeters: Rita Sharp Hazel Maiorka
Farriers
Guest Book: Gladys Hulsebus
Reader: Art Pforr Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Brian Lacey David Nierman
Richard Lund Martin Sampson
Chris Dunker Chuck Black
Larry Siegfried
Nursery: Barb Spanjer Julie Eberhard
Acolytes: Libby Hoy Zach Diem
Crucifer: Krissy Petago Mackenzie C.
Audio Support: Ron Pichel David Nierman
Organist:
Elder of the Month: Wes Nierman
 Prayer and Study

Date: September 6 - September 12

Luther Quote: “Christ teaches us that we should not be anxious

about temporal food and about clothing but should think only of
daily necessities. So He says (Matthew 6:34): Be satisfied with
the care of each day, and do not add to the care of today that of
tomorrow; for tomorrow will come with care of its own. It would
certainly be a good exercise of faith to learn to pray God only for
the bread of today, so that then one might trust in a greater
God.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 90; Proverbs 4-7

Monday: Psalm 91; Proverbs 8-10
Tuesday: Psalm 92; Proverbs 11-13
Wednesday: Psalm 93; Proverbs 14-16
Thursday: Psalm 94; Proverbs 17-19
Friday: Psalm 95; Proverbs 20-22
Saturday: Psalm 96; Proverbs 23-25

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 out-
reach in this vast land.
Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For the HIV/AIDS outreach that is taking place

throughout Russia through the cooperation of various partners.
HIV/AIDS is a serious issue in Russian society and a great oppor-
tunity to share Christ’s love with others.

Monday: For the faculty of the Lutheran seminary in Koltushi,

Russia, as they train future leaders for the partner church—may
they impart grace and wisdom to their students.

Tuesday: For the recent graduates of the Seminary, as they be-

gin their ministries in ELCIR congregations and missions across
the country.

Wednesday: For all of the pastors of the ECLIR. May God use
them as they teach and train the members of their congregations
and reach out to those in their communities with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ.

Thursday: For the laypeople and non-ordained evangelists who

are trained through special programs at the seminary in Koltushi.
May the Lord guide them as they shine as lights in the darkness
with the Gospel of Christ.

Friday: For the members and leaders of the ELCIR as they

reach out to diverse people groups in the less-evangelized areas of
Russia. There are 120 different ethnic groups in Russia!

Saturday: That God would use the Christian resources for chil-
dren—supported by North American congregations, Sunday
schools, and day schools—to build up faith in the readers’ hearts
and minds.

www.lcmsworldmission
 August 30 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

140(8:00) 122(10:45 am) 262

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 54 Sunday School: 23

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 50:4-10 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: James 3:1-12 afternoon.
Gospel: Mark 9:14-29 Broadcast articles are due
September 20