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
December 20, 2009
Fourth Sunday in Advent

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.
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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:

“In Christ, a Glad New Year” Guest Speaker: Rev.
Robert Bugbee. Don’t pack Christmas away too fast!
God wants you to meet His great Gift: that little Child
who brought such gladness to an old, patient man
named Simeon so long ago. (Luke 2:25-32) 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.

CHRISTMAS CHOIR
It’s not too late to join the pick-up Christmas Choir! We
have several services between the two days with choral
pieces at each service:

♦ December 24 - 4pm and 7pm. Lessons and carols, 10pm Divine

Service
♦ December 25 - 9am Divine Service.
Contact Reena if you have any questions or if you would like to have
the music early - reena@pwchrist-fc.org. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
Rehearsals: Today at Noon
Wednesday, December 23 - 6:00pm

Reminder: If you have not returned your pledge card please

put it into the offering plate by TODAY. Extra cards are
available from the ushers. Thank you Larry Siegfried, Vice
President

The Kings Men study group will not be meeting for

the rest of December. As you make plans for the
new year, please consider joining us at 6pm during
the FED study starting January 6.
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LWML’s January Program

♦ LWML’s first program of 2010, to be held Monday, January 11th
at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall, will be a Bible Study entitled
“Uplifted by the Lord”. Angela Myers will have devotions and mites
and hostesses will be Norma Thaemert and Eunice Nierman. All
ladies are welcome to join us and bring a friend!
♦ Craft Fair Update: As reported a couple weeks ago, a total of
$6,352 was raised by PWC. Thrivent promised $1,250 in supple-
mental funding, however, we just found out an additional $250 was
approved for a total of $1,500. Thank you Thrivent! A check was
mailed to Stephen Heimer of Ysleta Mission for $7,852.
♦ The December 2nd Advent Soup Supper hosted by LWML raised
$445 for Cameron and Andrea Heiliger’s work in Turkey. Including
the $375 in donations collected during October for coffee treats, a
total of $820 has been sent to the Heiligers!
♦ The next LWML Executive Board meeting will be Monday, January
4th beginning at 6pm in the home of Bev Russman. All 2009 AND
2010 Board members are encouraged to attend.

Thrivent Representatives, Ryan M. Behm and Nancy J.

Behm will be hosting Coffee Hour on Sunday January 3rd to
share information on how Thrivent has supported our minis-
try and other important information from Ryan and Nancy.
Please join us for coffee and goodies in between services.

Thank You to everyone who has volunteered to

sing/play for Christmas Eve and Day services. At
this time all openings for special music are filled
and bulletins are prepared. Please come a little
early if you would like to practice in the sanctuary,
as people may want to pray before services.
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Need a Christmas gift? Remember the Youth have many gift

cards available for sale or you may order many cards also.
Thank you for your support of this fundraiser. TODAY is the
last day to order for Christmas Delivery!

YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Senior High Lock-in - Plan to be at PWC by 5:30pm -
remember to bring: $8, 1/2 yard of fleece abric, a Bi-
ble, comfy clothing, a sleeping bag, mittens, hat and
warm clothes for the “Outing”! Sign-up!

College and Young Adult Group

The College and Young Adult group will be on break until Tuesday,
January 19 when classes resume. Safe travels if you are going
home and Merry Christmas!

THANK YOU!! To all the students, parents, and volunteers who

helped with the Youth and Children’s Christmas service. Your faith-
ful service is much appreciated!

Peace With Christ has been blessed with the

gift of a 15 passenger van. Guidelines will be
will be prepared for the use of the van by the
various committees and groups.

Parents and 2-3 year olds - A Sunday School class for two
- three year old children and their parents has begun, and
they have had a great time! If you are interested in bringing
your child to the class, please plan to attend the Sunday
School Opening at 9:30 am in the sanctuary, then class will
be held in the Nursery. If you have any questions, see
Chad Hamilton, Robin Hamilton, Reena Linke or Marilyn
Lasich.
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Jesus Wept.
John 11:35

The shortest verse in the Bible, “Jesus wept.”, shows us that

grief is a part of living on earth. We have all suffered a loss in
our lives. From the loss of a small earthly item to the largest
loss of a loved one, loss is inevitable. However, as we go
through our deepest emotions, Jesus is with us. “So with you:
now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice,
and no one will take away your joy”. (John 16:22 NIV)

God’s blessing is to have fellow Christians who care for each

other enough to walk the path of grief together. Peace With
Christ’s new congregational Grief Support Series and Grief
Partners group is a new series of three (3) sessions to help mem-
bers and non-members of Peace With Christ through your time
of grief. We will explore how faith is an essential part of our
healing. The sessions will be held monthly starting in January
2010. Each quarter we will start the series anew.
Session I - Jesus Wept
Help for the newly bereaved and all others who are experienc-
ing a major loss & those who just want to learn more about
what grief is, and understanding the symptoms.
Session II - The Father of Compassion
For those who are past the first shock of grief, and are now
seeking relief as the world continues to revolve.
Session III - In God’s Hands
Session III addresses how we face the future as we try to rebuild
our lives.

The Grief Support Group is composed of PWC volunteers

who are empathetic to families or individuals who have had a
loss and are available to support members as they grieve. There
is a volunteer training session, and we encourage members to
become a part of this compassionate endeavor. Anyone with
questions or wishing to participate can call Gail Neben, Grief
Series Coordinator, 970-222-4715, or gneben13@yahoo.com.
The first training will be Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 6:30pm
and every third Tuesday there after at PWC.
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Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery:

Bill Watson, Leora Snyder, Gene Frank, Geri Koenecke (Sharon Wies-
ner’s mother), Barb Holder, Mac & Iris Bergen, Helen Leben, Louise Tu-
chenhagen, Linda Groeling, Kevin Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig,
Marilyn Hudson, Evelyn Marweg, Jason Shedd and family

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret Ziehm, Carolyn
Brown, Arline Young, June Schwarck, Marie Rubel, Jean Upham.

A Blessed Christmas to everyone at Peace With Christ

Those who are traveling during the Christmas Holiday

U.S. Soldiers throughout the world

The Lutheran Witness Subscriptions are coming

due again. The cost for a one-year subscription, with
the congregational discount, is $20.83. If you would like to re-
ceive the Lutheran Witness, make your check payable to Peace
With Christ and give to Marcy in the office or to Wes Nierman
or Dan Prevedel.

Thank You - Mark Leising, Sharon Wiesner and

Cheryl Harsen, our congregational coordinators
for Thrivent Financial.

The READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD

was not available for this week.
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Today Worship Services 8:00 am &

December 20 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Hands in Harmony 12:00 pm
Adult Choir Rehearsal 12:00 pm
Broadcast Articles Due

Monday Evangelism & Worship 6:00 pm

December 21

Tuesday
December 22

Wednesday Adult Choir Rehearsal 6:00 pm

December 23

Thursday Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm,

December 24 (Communion - 10:00pm) 7:00 & 10:00pm

Friday Christmas Day Service 9:00 am

December 25 (Communion)

Saturday
December 26

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

December 27 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
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December 20 8:00 am 10:45 am
Materials: Millie Miller
Greeters: Bill &Fran Watson Nadine Lueker
Guest Book: Lydia & Jenessa Barb Prenzlow
Reader: Dan Krueckeberg Michael Rohlfs
Ushers: Randy Fiscus Chris Dunker
Sandy Fiscus Nick Allison
Brian Molzer Jarryd Allison
Adele Ahnstedt Paul Carlson
Nursery: Cate Jesser Prevedel
Acolytes: Myah Boehnke Marina Rohlfs
Audio Support: Chris Dunker David Nierman
Organist: Shawna Prevedel
Elder of the Month: Art Pforr
December 24
4:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00pm
Greeters: Watsons Anne Foster
Ushers: Ken Keeney Brian Molzer
Corey Dahlgren Dan Prevedel
Gale Russman Chris Prevedel
Karen Carlson Tracy Foster
Reader: Dan Krueckeberg
Nursery: Keller Foster
Acolyte: Krissy Petago Zachary Prevedel Amanda Nierman
Audio: Judy Dahlgren Martin Sampson David Nierman
Choir Director: Reena Linke
Organist: Reena Linke Ann Caspersen
December 25
Greeters: Sherri Norman
Guest Book: Betty Heermann
Ushers: Mike Allison, Gale Russman, Jerry Buchleiter,
Jon Buchleiter
Reader: Wes Nierman
Acolyte: Taylor Wiginton
Audio Support: David Nierman
Choir Director: Reena Linke Organist: Reena Linke Violin: Marilyn Lasich
December 27 8:00 am 10:45 am
Materials: Sherri Norman
Greeters: Sharon Wiesner Millie Miller
Guest Book: June Grueber Shirley Poppe
Reader: Pastor Hein Pastor Hein
Ushers: Chris Dunker Doug Kettelson
Loren Wiesner Nick Allison
Brian Molzer Jarryd Allison
Marv Grueber Chuck Black
Nursery: Jodi Allison
Acolytes: Mackenzie Cheuvront Marina Rohlfs
Crucifer: Libby Hoy Zach Diem
Audio Support: Judy Dahlgren Scott Boehnke
Organist: Ann Caspersen Pianist: Julie Ward
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Prayer and Study

Date: December 20 - December 26

Luther Quote: “The Word and faith should stand together, for
the one cannot exist without the other. He who believes, but does
not have the Word, believes as do the Turks and the Jews. They
believe that God is gracious and merciful, but they lack a prom-
ise; for God will not be gracious without (ausser) Christ.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 19; Isaiah 34-36

Monday: Psalm 20; Isaiah 37-39
Tuesday: Psalm 21; Isaiah 40-42
Wednesday: Psalm 22; Isaiah 43-45
Thursday: Psalm 23; Isaiah 46-48
Friday: Psalm 24; Isaiah 49-51
Saturday: Psalm 25; Isaiah 52-54

Papua New Guinea — December 16-31

Papua New Guinea is the world’s most linguistically-complex
country—more than 800 languages are spoken in there! The Lu-
theran Church--Missouri Synod began work in Papua New
Guinea in 1948, at the invitation of a Wauni tribal leader in
Yaramanda, Enga Province.
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Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For the head bishop of the GLC, Rt. Rev. David P. Piso. Ask
the Lord to continue to refine him through the Holy Spirit’s power as he
leads his brothers and sisters in Christ.

Monday: For the HIV/AIDS ministries that various LCMS missionar-

ies have contributed towards over the years. These ministries include
youth outreach and raising community awareness.

Tuesday: For GEO missionary Elizabeth Neuf, who serves in Enga

province. Working with a local HIV awareness group, United to Be, Liz
collaborates with various groups to help increase the services provided
to victims of HIV. She reaches out to those who have been isolated
from their communities, both local and ecclesiastical, and shows them
the love and comfort they deserve as God’s children.

Wednesday: With thanksgiving for ongoing Bible translation in

Papua New Guinea through Lutheran Bible Translators and other part-
ners. Ask the Lord to bless ongoing translation efforts, so that more
people will be able to read about Jesus.

Thursday: With thanks for the completion of the New Testament in

the Ipili language, which was dedicated in August 2008. Pray that many
people will learn of God’s love for them through reading His Word in
their heart language!

Friday: For theological education in Papua New Guinea through

Timothy Seminary. Pray that the Holy Spirit would fill students’ minds
and hearts with His truth.

Saturday: With thanksgiving for the graduation of four new pastors

from Timothy Seminary this month. These are the first pastors to gradu-
ate from Timothy since 2005. Praise God!

www.lcmsworldmission
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December 13 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

143(8:00) 106(10:45 am) 249

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 62 Sunday School: 30

Financial Update
As of November 30, 2009

Budget - 2009 Income Expenses Net Income

$359,000.00 $310,445.32 $309,588.99 $856.33

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 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
First Lesson: Exodus 13:1-3a, afternoon.
11-15 Broadcast articles are due
Second Lesson:
TODAY
Colossians 3:12-17
Gospel: Luke 2:22-40