February 18 & 19, 2012
BIBLE READING GUIDE - Each week in our Prints
of Peace we will be including the weekly selections from the “Two-Year Reading Plan” found in the Lutheran Study Bible. By using this devotional plan you will be guided through the entire Bible in two years.
Week eight:
MondayExodus 23:1--24:18
TuesdayExodus 25:1--27:21
WednesdayExodus 28:1--29:46
ThursdayExodus 30:1--31:18
FridayExodus 32:1-35
SaturdayExodus 33:1-23
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Registration is now open for Peace Lutheran School. Registration will open to the community of Tuesday, February 14th. Come to the office to register or pick up a registration packet. If you have any questions about registration or about sending your children to Peace, please contact Barb Brown, Admissions Director, at 623-2200.
On February 23 Pam Siudak and Janice Kuske will host an informational meeting for parents of children ready (or soon to be ready) for Pre K 3, 4 year-old kindergarten or 5 year-old kindergarten. Mrs. Siudak and Mrs. Kuske will discuss how to prepare your child for school and activities to do at home to promote growth for your child. The meeting time will take place 6:30-7:30 in the Peace Fellowship Hall. Registration is preferred, but not required. Childcare will be available. If there are any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Siudak, Mrs. Kuske or Barb Brown at school.
RADIO BROADCAST & FLOWER CHARTS FOR 2012 are kept in the white 3 ring binder at the Information Center. The cost for the altar flowers is $70. The radio broadcast is $55. Dates available for the radio broadcast are: April 1 & 29. Dates available for the Altar Flowers are: March 18 & 25; April 1 & 15. SPECIAL NOTE: The person giving the flowers may take them after the 10:30 service.
Lent Begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22
Ash Wednesday worship, 4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Imposition of Ashes and Communion at each service.
Soup Supper 5:00 p.m. (Beef Barley & Chicken Noodle)
Lent is a season of penitence, reflection, and spiritual growth. “Prayers of the Passion” will be our midweek Lent theme as we will focus on the prayers offered by Jesus at the time of Jesus’ suffering and death. Prayer resources will be made available as well as the opportunity to be prayed for individually by other caring Christians following the Wednesday midweek services.
Desserts needed - Here is an opportunity to help with the Ash Wednesday Soup Supper on February 22. We are in need of desserts. If you are interested in making a dessert, please sign up at the information center by February 19th. Please bring your dessert on February 22 by 4 PM.
Sunday Lent Worship Series
Beginning next Sunday, February 26, we will begin a worship series focused on the Psalms, in keeping with our Lent theme on prayer this year. The Psalms of the Old Testament were and continue to be the "prayer book" of God's people. Together we will hear from the inspired writers of those prayers as they poured out their heart to God in both times of joy and sorrow. The Psalms will also be the focus of our Table Talks Bible Class during the Lenten season on Sundays at 9:20 a.m. on the carpeted side of the fellowship hall. Plan to take a step forward in your prayer life this year during Lent.
A CHANCE TO HELP CANCER PATIENTS
A short-term MAT (Ministry Action Team) is forming to help provide religious support materials for our church library and the local Cancer Center. This MAT will have an organizational meeting on Monday, February 20 from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. This MAT is open to anyone who has a desire to help people affected by a cancer diagnosis. This MAT will plan, cook, and serve a Lenten supper on Wednesday, March 14. There will be a freewill offering taken and the proceeds will be used to purchase devotional books to share encouragement from God's Word with cancer patients.
In addition, we are looking for titles of specific books and/or accepting donations of books that you may have found helpful during the cancer journey. If you have questions, please contact Paula Breutzmann at 715-623-4487 (home) or by e-mail (paula@peaceantigo.org).
BIRTHDAYS THIS WEEK:
February 19 February 20
Alexis Pennington Ruth Fischer
Lila Postler Carol Woody
Ted Strobel
February 21 February 22
Williams Andres, Sr Dick Fosterling
Phyllis Unsted Bonnie Roewart
Andy Volkmann Dillion Smith
Stephanie Wolf Don Strobel, Jr
Merilean Young
February 23 February 24
Nick Musolff Dawn Darr
Jacob Dettman
Molly McKinnon
Troy Novak
February 25
Linda Elst
Anniversaries this week
February 22
George & Sylvia Remington - 43 years
February 25
Lance & Wendy VanPrice - 5 years
Call the church office for updates or corrections.
May God bless your Birthday or Anniversary!
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Men's Bible Breakfast - Join us every Friday at 6:30 AM at the Farmers Home. Current study: Jonah.
All Family Visits - These home visits will allow members of the church to share their feelings and opinions about the direction of Peace, providing valuable feedback to the leadership, and there will also be time for prayer together as we show Christian care to each other.
THRIVENT CHOICE
If have questions or would like to find out if you are eligible to have Thrivent Choice Dollars directed to Peace Lutheran please call 800- THRIVENT (800-847-4836) or call your Thrivent Financial representative today.
The Quilting Ladies are in need of larger fabric pieces to make quilt tops and old sheets or blankets to use as liners. If you are able to donate any of these items, call either Margaret Bartz at 623-4366 or Dede Cromer at 623-5133.
St Matthew Church Deerbrook - Chili & Chicken Soup Supper, Thursday, March 15 from 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Assorted tortes, Carry-outs available. Bazaar table. Adults - $6.00, children - 6-12 - $3.00, preschool age are free.
H.S. National Youth Gathering 2013 INFO.
8th graders- Juniors can check out www.lcmsgathering.com
Did you know you can also FACEBOOK friend them at this website too! San Antonio is the site of the 2013 gathering.
The Funky Father Daughter Dance is set for Friday, March 9th from 6 - 8 PM with music by the Boys & Girls Club of Langlade County. We're still looking for some help to organize prizes, decorations and snacks. In previous years we had a mother/son bowling night in conjunction with this event. If you can help out, please contact Beckie Kruse 216-6832 / beckiemommy@yahoo.com
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to President Obama’s announcement Feb. 10 concerning an “accommodation” to a previous mandate that health plans must cover all forms of birth control (even those that can kill the unborn), The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) remains deeply concerned. We strongly object to the use of drugs and procedures that are used to take the lives of unborn children, who are persons in the sight of God from the time of conception. Drugs such as “Plan B” and “Ella,” which are still included in the mandate, can work post-conception to cause the death of the developing child, so don’t be fooled by statements to the contrary.
We remain opposed to this mandate because it runs counter to the biblical truth of the sanctity of human life. We are committed to working to ensure that we remain free to practice the teachings of our faith, that our religious rights are not violated, and that our rights of conscience are retained.
Rev. Matthew Harrison, President, LCMS
To read President Harrison's complete statement, see www.lcms.org and click on "Harrison opposes HHS ruling." Or pick up a copy at the Information Desk.
Bible Studies This Week:
These studies are open to new people! Call to join one.
Sunday morning - 9:20 AM - Table Talks in the fellowship hall - carpeted side.
Tuesday morning - 9 - 11:30 AM - Women's Group - various studies - Angie Benishek - 715-623-3998
Tuesday afternoon - 1:00 PM - studying various Max Lucado topics - Janice Tischendorf - 715-623-7959
Thursday afternoon - 1 - 2:30 PM - Meet in the Conference Room at Peace - studying King David - Jeanne Tlusty - 715-627-2611
Thursday evening - Women's study - 6:30 PM - Youth Room at Peace - "Obscure No More - Life-Shaping Lessons from the often Overlooked" - Jane Reineke - 715-627-7718
Thursday evening - "Book of John" - 6:30 PM - Bob Stickney - 715-216-1254
Friday morning - 6:30 AM - Men's Group at Farmers Home - "Micah".