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
January 10, 2010
Baptism of Our Lord

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:

“They Needed Wine” Speaker: Dr. Rev. Ken Klaus.
Why did Jesus miraculously change water into wine
and save a wedding party from ruin? He did it, in part, because He
wants us to come to Him with our problems, big and small.
(John 2:1-5) 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.

FED
Family EDucation Night
This Wednesday, January 13 is back to FED night! Dinner is
served at 5:15. Confirmation and other bible study classes
start at 6:00. Adult bible study with Pastor Hein in the
Fellowship Hall, classes for the younger kids, and a class for
Senior High Youth.
The Menu: This Wednesday dinner will be Hot Dogs and ALL
the fixings.

New Sunday Bible Class

Today, Pastor Hein will be teaching Lutheran
Doctrine. This is an ideal class for refreshing what
you once learned about the Lutheran Faith. It is
also intended for those who may not be members of
Peace With Christ, but desire to join. Invite your
friends or others who may be interested. The class will meet
at 9:30 in the north alcove of the Sanctuary.
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LWML meets TOMORROW at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall for a Bi-

ble Study entitled “Uplifted by the Lord”. Angela Myers will have de-
votions. Hostesses will be Norma Thaemert and Eunice Nierman. All
women are invited!
♦ LWML’s 1st Mission Project of 2010 is collecting new, 100% cot-
ton underwear and socks (for all ages) to benefit Orphan Grain
Train. OGT provides Christian, humanitarian aid and disaster relief
here in America and throughout the world. Underwear is one of
their greatest needs. Please bring your donations to the Sunshine
Room and place in the OGT basket between January 17th and Feb-
ruary 21st. Thank you for your support of Orphan Grain Train.
♦ Hate to throw away your beautiful Christmas cards? Cut off the
fronts and bring them to PWC. LWML sends these card fronts to
Ysleta Mission for craft projects and Sunday School. Your old
Portals of Prayers are either taken to Ysleta or delivered to people
in Ghana, Africa by a group called Christ Aid. A basket is avail-
able in the Sunshine Hall for your contributions. Spread God’s
word and recycle all at the same time!
♦ The next LWML Executive Board meeting will be Monday, Janu-
ary 25th beginning at 6pm in the home of Cheryl Harsen. All ladies
are welcome.

TAG
Tuesday Afternoon Group

Tuesday, January 19 at 1:00pm

For a fun and relaxing afternoon let’s play
Yahtzee. It’s easy and everyone can play. Bring
cookie or snacks to share. All older adults are
welcome to attend.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Valentine’s Dinner Planning - Meet in the youth

room at 9:30 TODAY to help with the plans for the
dinner. Please bring your ideas for the meal, en-
tertainment, decorations and theme!
Youth/Parent Meeting - An important meeting for all youth
and parents will be January 13 at 7pm immediately follow-
ing FED classes. This should be a short informational
meeting on upcoming Youth events in 2010. Please plan to
attend!
Alpha Center of Fort Collins - will be joining us on three
evenings during FED Night beginning January 20. Please
sign-up for the parent meeting or youth nights.

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!
Friday, January 22 mark your calendars. We will enjoy an
evening of ice skating with the Boulder Group. More details
to come!

Altar Flowers
If you would like to put flowers on the
Altar in honor of an event or in remem-
brance of a loved one. You can call the
office or sign-up when the new sign-up
is posted in the Sunshine Hall.

Please pick up offering envelopes from the Sunshine

Hall.
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Thank you to all those who supported the Youth
by purchasing Gift Cards (Scrip) during 2009!
We appreciate the support. We ask for your con-
tinued support throughout 2010.

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 13.

The first training session for volunteers to be a part of the

“The Grief Support Group” will be held Tuesday, January
12 at 6:30pm. Anyone with questions or wishing to par-
ticipate call Gail Neben, coordinator - 970-222-4715 or
gneben13@yahoo.com.

The Sign of the Cross

Lutheran liturgical scholar, Paul Lang notes:
Crossing oneself was practiced by Christians from the
earliest centuries and may go back to apostolic times.
We know that it was already a common ceremony used
daily in A.D. 200, for Tertullian writes: “In all undertak-
ings - when we enter a place or leave it; before we dress;
before we bathe; when we take our meals; when we light
the lamps in the evening; before we retire at night; when
we sit down to read; before each task -- we trace the sign
of the cross on our foreheads.” St. Augustine (A.D. 431)
speaks of this custom many times in his sermons and let-
ters.
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Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery:
Pastor Patrick, Brian Schick, Bill Watson, Leora Snyder, Gene Frank,
Howard Walter, Joe Walters, Geri Koenecke (Sharon Wiesner’s mother),
Barb Holder, Mac & Iris Bergen, Helen Leben, Louise Tuchenhagen,
Linda Groeling, Kevin Rodenbeck, 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.

U.S. Soldiers throughout the world

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The 9th Annual Wyoming District Tell the Good News About
Jesus Convocation entitled “Evangelism: Yesterday, Today &
Tomorrow” will be held January 29-30 at the Best Western-
Ramkota Hotel in Casper, WY. This two-day convocation in-
cludes sessions on Early Church Evangelism; Evangelism, Mis-
sions, and Mercy; Law and Gospel - Essential to True Evangel-
ism; and What Does Lutheran Evangelism Look Like Today?,
led by Rev. Lincoln Winter, Rev. Dr. Carl Fickensher, Rev. Prof.
John Pless, and Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller. Cost is $15/adult and
students are free, plus additional cost for an optional banquet
and buffet. If you reserve rooms by January 7, the only cost
$68. If a group of people are interested in attending, we can
carpool. Please see the bulletin board in the Narthex for regis-
tration sheets or contact Reena for more information.

Lutheran Family Services Fundraising Concert

On Friday, February 26 at 8 pm Amy Grant will be in concert at
The Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver, 80202.
Tickets to this fundraising event may be purchased at
www.lfsco.org, 1.866.461.6556 or at the Paramount Box Office,
Pepsi Center or Dick’s Sporting Good’s Park. Ticket Prices
range from $40 to $150. There are limited tickets available for
$150 which also includes a dessert reception with Amy Grant.
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Today Worship Services 8:00 am &
January 10 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Valentine’s Dinner 9:30 am
Planning Meeting

Monday M ‘n M’s 7:00 pm

January 11 LWML 7:00 pm

Tuesday
January 12

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

January 13 FED Meal 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
King’s Men’s Group 6:00 pm
Adult Choir 7:00 pm
Youth/Parents Meeting 7:00 pm

Thursday Morning Doves 9:00 am

January 14 RMHS 10:50 am

Friday
January 15

Saturday Church Council Retreat 8:30 am

January 16

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

January 17 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Hands in Harmony 12:00 pm
Broadcast Articles Due
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THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY

January 10 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Leising
Greeters: Pichels French
Guest Book: Dorothy Leising Pat Juchartz
Reader: Mike Allison Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Marissa Pichel Allen Hendrix
Gale Russman Mike Hendrix
Tom Lasich Bob Cribbs
Bev Russman Ron Thaemert
Nursery: Carol Hendrix
Acolytes: Zach Diem Myah Boehnke
Crucifer: Mackenzie Cheuvront Marina Rohlfs
Audio Support: Ron Pichel David Nierman
Organist:
Elder of the Month: Dan Krueckeberg

THOSE WHO SERVE NEXT WEEK

January 17 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Barb Witt
Greeters: Pichels Alisa Fair
Guest Book: Pat Cribbs
Reader: Chad Hamilton Art Pforr
Ushers: Dan Krueckeberg Bob Cribbs
Gale Russman Ron Thaemert
Tom Lasich
Ken Keeney
Nursery: Marilyn Lasich Lauren & Lydia
Acolytes: Krissy Petago Rachael Bernhardt
Crucifer: Keller Foster Julie Roth
Audio Support: Ron Pichel David Nierman
Organist:
Elder of the Month: Dan Krueckeberg
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Prayer and Study

Date: January 10 - January 16

Luther Quote: “It is not a matter that is to be left to our choice;

but we should and must pray if we want to be Christians, just as
much as we should and must obey father, mother, and civil au-
thorities.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 38; Mark 11

Monday: Psalm 39; Mark 12
Tuesday: Psalm 40; Mark 13
Wednesday: Psalm 41; Mark 14
Thursday: Psalm 42; Mark 15-16
Friday: Psalm 43; Genesis 1-3
Saturday: Psalm 44; Genesis 4-6

Hong Kong – Jan. 1-15

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod began work in Hong
Kong in 1949, shortly after the formation of the Peoples Republic
of China. In 1976, The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod
(LCHKS) officially became an LCMS partner church.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: With thanksgiving for the mission-minded partnership of

The Lutheran Church—Hong Kong Synod (LCHKS). The LCHKS has
nearly 9,000 members and 37 congregations.
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Monday: For Rev. Dr. Allan Yung, president of the LCHKS—that

his leadership would continue to be a blessing and that the Lord would
deepen and strengthen his faith in Christ.

Tuesday: For the GEO missionaries serving through English-as-a-

Foreign-Language ministry in Hong Kong through a partnership with
the LCHKS: Megan Birney, Andrea Bolognini, and Lynette Lierman—
that God would work in the relationships they build through English
classes and other activities to make His love known to their students.

Wednesday: For the ministries of LCHKS English centers, which is

the result of a new partnership ministry between LCMS World Mission
and the LCHKS. Ask the Holy Spirit to move in the hearts of unbeliev-
ing English students, so they might take their missionary teachers’
words to heart and trust in Christ as their Savior.

Thursday: For the pastors and teachers of LCHKS churches and

schools—that the Lord would grant them strength and endurance in
their work and Christ-centered joy as they minister to others in their
daily lives.

Friday: For the LCHKS school system, which educates students stu-
dents at more than 40 schools. These schools provide daily opportuni-
ties to reach thousands of unbelieving students and their families with
the Gospel of Christ.

Rural and Small Town Mission — Jan. 16-31

Slightly more than half of the 6,000-plus LCMS congregations
are in communities with fewer than 15,000 people, and about half
of the residents in those areas have no ongoing relationship with
a Christian church that teaches Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Saturday: For a renewed desire among LCMS members to reach out

to unbelievers in rural or small town contexts through ministries in their
congregations.

www.lcmsworldmission
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January 3 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

118(8:00) 91(10:45 am) 209

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 42 Sunday School: 16

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: Isaiah 62:1-5 afternoon.
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians Broadcast articles are due
12:1-11
January 17
Gospel: John 2:1-11