Peace Lutheran Church & School

PRINTS OF PEACE
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
300 Lincoln Street
Antigo, Wisconsin 54409
Office 623-2200 * School 623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org
June 28, 2009

OUR MISSION
As followers of Jesus Christ our purpose is to strengthen each other in Him so that we share His love and Good News with everyone.

TAKE NOTE: PLEASE TAKE THE PRINTS OF PEACE newsletter home with you so that you can refer to the upcoming events that affect you and your family.

REGISTRATION FOR PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL IS NOW OPEN. If anyone would like information about registering for our 1/2 (PM) 4 Day 4 K or our full day grades K - 8, leave your name and phone number at the Information Center or call the church office at 623-2209.

PREPAY ED FEES - 2009 - 2010
Deadline is near for prepay discount for 2009-2010 ed fees. July 1 is the cut off day.

REASON # 17 THAT LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT: Lutheran schools provide a supportive environment as well as a peer setting that reinforces the beliefs and values of Christian homes.

HOW DO WE LEARN FROM & WITH EACH OTHER? In God’s family, the church, stewards learn from and with one another. Talents, gifts, skills are discovered, developed and deployed in connection with others. St Peter writes that we have been given these gifts by God not merely for ourselves, but “for the common good” (1 Peter 4:10). That “common good” includes the “household of faith” but also looks beyond the present company of Christ’s followers into the world community in which we lives and serve (Gal 6:7-10). (Biblical Stewardship Principles,” page 9)

SCRIP Tuition Credit
A family tuition credit is offered to families who want to use the SCRIP program to help defray the cost of tuition. Starting now through June 30, 2009 for each SCRIP purchase, 50% of the earnings will be applied toward the family tuition cost for the 2009-2010 school year, 40% of the earnings goes to general expenses of the congregation and 10% of the earnings goes to missions. You could earn enough to offset your entire tuition. For the 2010-2011 school year SCRIP tuition credits may be earned between July 1, 2009 and May 31, 2010.
Family and friends may designate 50% of their SCRIP earnings to be applied to the account of a PLS student. Only one such designation can be made per family during the SCRIP year. School families may have up to three other families designate SCRIP proceeds to their family’s account. A family designation form must be on file with the SCRIP office before such designation will begin.

PEACE LUTHERAN SCRIP
Office Hours: SUMMER HOURS!!!
Monday - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM scrip is in their office only and M-F the Office will be handling the scrip orders from 8-4 starting 6-22-09. If we do not have the Scrip you need on hand, order it Monday AM. We will have it to you by Friday.
Please call the office or stop by with your scrip orders 623-2209, 623-2900 Thanks.

DID YOU MISS WORSHIP? - You can listen to the worship service on radio station WACD - 106.1 FM. Tune in Sunday 10:30 AM.

THE LUTHERAN HOUR is the flagship radio program of Lutheran Hour Ministries. You can catch the Lutheran Hour, Sundays at 7:30 AM on 900 WATK (Antigo), 10:00 AM on FM 102.7 (Suring) or on the internet at www.lutheranhour.org.

TABLE TALKS FOR TODAY.
9:20 AM in the Fellowship Hall.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - July 13-17. Join us this year for “Gadget’s Garage” where you will witness the wonderful workmanship of Jesus. * Servants needed to help lead our program! Sign up in the Narthex or see Mr Reineke. Registration forms are in the Narthex.

ANNIVERSARY THANK OFFERING At the December Voters meeting a 125th Anniversary Thank Offering appeal was approved. During our anniversary year, 2009, we are encouraging our members and friends to consider giving a special gift to the Lord’s ministry at Peace in thanksgiving for God’s many blessings over the past 125 years. Gifts given to the Thank Offering will be divided three ways:
1) Improvements to our facility including a new bell tower, vestibule doors for south entrance, and energy efficiency updates to our HVAC;
2) Scholarships to Peace Lutheran School as we continue to support and encourage the students of Peace;
3) Reduction of principal on our debt. Checks may be made out to “Peace Lutheran” with “Anniversary Thank Offering” noted on the memo line.

RADIO BROADCAST & FLOWER CHARTS FOR 2009 Do you have an anniversary, birthday or other significant occasion you would like to recognize? If you would like to sponsor either of the above for a particular Sunday, please sign up on the appropriate chart. The cost for the altar flowers is $70. Dates available for 2009 are: July 19th & 26th, Aug 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th. The radio broadcast is $55. Dates available are: July 19th, Aug 2nd, 9th, & 16th. The Flower & Radio Broadcast charts are now kept in the white three ring binder at the Information Center.

Men’s Bible Breakfast meets on Friday mornings at 6:30 AM at the Farmers Home. We are in the Book of Esther!

NEED TO DIG INTO GOD’S WORD? - We have eight ChristCare Groups that are meeting regularly. Call the church office and talk to Mr Reineke. for more info on the groups and what they are offering.

INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING is back. Donate your used cellular phone (s) and ink jet cartridges. All cell phones with a battery are accepted. If you have questions, contact Janet Krivoshein.

The beautiful bell from our old church is a reminder of our Lord’s blessings over the past 125 years at Peace. It is also a bell we hope to ring again! Do you have extra change? It can be dropped inside the bell as a donation to our 125th Anniversary Thank offering.

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT OUR VIDEO LIBRARY? - We have some great selections for families and for couples! The Board of Family Ministry would like to recommend that all couples check out FIREPROOF Follow the journey of Caleb Holt, a dedicated & heroic fire captain who values service to others above all else, even his marriage. Now the most important partnership in his life is about to go up in smoke. Caleb’s gripping story will follow one mans desire through the healing power of faith as he will fully embrace the fireman’s code: Never leave your partner behind.

PLEASE EMAIL US at Peace.info@PeaceAntigo.org so we have your email address. We are making an email database to effectively communicate with our congregation.

IF YOUR ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER has changed in the last three years, please contact the church office (623-2200) with your updated information. This will go in the new Directory. Please call the church office by June 29.

SATURDAY, JUNE 27 LIVING RIVER CONCERT - AS PART OF THE ANTIGO BAND SHELL REDEDICATION WEEK. Peace and the Antigo community welcome back “Living River” for a special outdoor concert at City Park. at 7:00 PM. The music presented by Living River is a blend of contemporary praise and worship, gospel, and a cappella styles. Living River has shared uplifting music for 20 years throughout the Midwest. As part of this event Peace will also be recognizing those who serve our community in the Antigo Police and Fire Departments and the Langlade County Sheriff’s Department.

*At the Living River Concert we will be serving Culver's Custard & brownies. If you are willing to make brownies, please sign up at the information desk. Volunteers are also needed to help.

HELP PEACE USING GOOD SEARCH as your home page on the internet. www.goodsearch.com choose Peace Lutheran Church & School (Antigo, WI). This is a Yahoo powered search engine that donates 1/2 of its advertising revenue. (about a penny per search)

GOT A QUESTION ABOUT THE LCMS?
The LCMS Church Information Center is just a call or a click away. Call us 888-THE-LCMS (843-5267) This toll free telephone number connects callers to real live people who will help you find information.
Click us infocenter@lcms.org You can reach us via e-mail to ask your question and get an answer.
We are here to help you - the member in the pew, the church worker in a congregation, or the nonmember with questions about the church and it.

THRIVENT FINANCIAL FOR LUTHERANS - As Peace Lutheran celebrates its 125th anniversary, remember, if you are a Thrivent member, to use the GivingPlus Program to have your contributions matched on a 2:1 ratio up to $600.00. If you have questions on how to do this please contact Gary Kieper or Jean Greening, your Financial Associates with Thrivent or the church office. You may also contact Gary or Jean if you wish to know how to become a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans member. We thank Thrivent for their continued support at Peace Lutheran Church & School.

ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN - Saturday, June 27th at St John’s Lutheran Church in Pickerel from 9 AM - 1 PM and Sunday, June 28th at Peace Lutheran Church in Antigo from 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Men’s winter & summer clothes; Women’s winter & summer clothes; Children’s winter & summer clothes; coats, shoes (nearly new condition); blankets, linens & towels; medical equipment; canes, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, etc Nonprescription medications: health & hygiene products; medical supplies such as band aids, antiseptic ointments, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc, Bikes (only complete bikes in good repair). Clothing must be clean & in nearly new condition. This year we are asking that only NEW underwear & socks be donated. Shipping costs are risen to approximately $10.00 per box so financial contributions are also welcome. We need volunteers so sort & pack on both days. A Brat & Burger cookout is served at noon on Saturday in Pickerel. For more information contact Gloria Kohn at 627-2929 or 888-590-8652.

DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS CARD? This is the last week to drop off a business card or a written description of your business (on the provided paper) and place it into the fishbowl located at the information center. The information will be compiled into a directory after June 30th, 2009

CAMP LUTHER CORNER - Give to our Campership Program and be a part of spreading the Good News of Christ.
4th of july retreat - July Family Retreat from June 28 - July 3.
Sunday worship at Camp Luther - Every Sunday through August 16 starting at 10:15 in the Outdoor Chapel (Fellowship Hall in inclement weather) a picnic lunch follows.
Father/Son Canoe Retreat - July 17 - 19.
Labor Day Weekend Family Retreat - September 4 - 7.
Couples’ Retreat - September 25 - 27.
Women’s Weekend Out - September 18 - 20.
Womens’ Craft Weekend - October 23-25.
Any questions or to register call 1-877-264-CAMP or register on-line at www.campluther.com

HABITAT FOR HUMANITYwould like to thank you for allowing us to meet each month in your building. Your generosity and support is greatly appreciated. HFHLC

HABITAT HOUSE WORK DAY and Thrivent Builds needs your help. The program requires at least 50% of the hours worked on the house to be from Lutherans. We are now at 40%. Saturday, July 25, from at 8 AM - 4 PM has been selected as a work day for our congregation. Lunch will be provided.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Thanks to everyone who helped make my retirement celebrations so special over the last few weeks. Your words of appreciation, thanks, and encouragement as well as the many gifts are greatly appreciated. Serving the Lord is a joy, especially with all the wonderful staff, parents, children and congregation members here at Peace. I will keep all of you, as well as our school, in my prayers.
To God be all glory. Dave Selmeyer

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS! Today’s coffee and donut time is being sponsored by Thrivent as a “Thank You” for all of you who partner in ministry here at Peace! Without your help in the various ministries (worship, music, education, youth, children, property, and so many others) we could not effectively carry out our Lord’s mission and ministry!

4KROOM RENOVATING - Over the next few weeks the Trustees need your help to get our new 4K preschool room ready for the next school year. If you can help with any of the following needs please sign up at the information center and you will be called: moving furniture; cleaning; moving white boards; putting up hooks, constructing a reading loft; putting tables together, etc.

FATHER/SON CAMPOUT is scheduled for June 26. We have a sign-up sheet at the information counter. Join us for some fun and time together as fathers and sons. We will again be hosting by Bob Stickney in the Birnamwood area. See Mr Reineke for more information.

HS YOUTH UPCOMING EVENTS:

College Christian Campfire Conversations:July 7 - Draeger’s - 7 - 9 PM. Please bring your own Bible. Open to all graduating High School Seniors and College Students back for the summer.

TABLE TALK SERIES:
Pastor Dave and Pastor Kruse will be leading a Table Talk series on the Book of Ephesians starting July 5th. This five week series is entitled, “The Church, crafted in God’s hands and created in Christ Jesus to do good works.”
(Week 1), July 5th . . . “God’s Plan and Purpose in Christ for Christian Believers” (Intro and Ephesians 1)
(Week 2), July 12th . . . Comprehend God’s Grace for you as you are united and part of God’s Redeemed Community” (Ephesians 2 & 3)
(Week 3), July 19th . . . “There’s No “I” in Church (Ephesians 4)
(Week 4), July 26th . . . “Relationships, Relationships, Relationships . . . filled with Love” (Ephesians 5)
(Week 5), August 2nd . . . “Hold your post in the face of hostility while wearing the Armor of God” (Ephesians 6)

USHERS SCHEDULES for July - December are ready. Please pick up your copy from the Usher’s Station. Thank you.

CHURCH/SCHOOL OFFICE will be closed Friday, July 3rd.

FLOAT DECORATING & PIZZA PARTY TODAY - From 3 - 6 PM today, (Sunday, June 28) in the Fellowship Hall we need help painting and preparing our special 4th of July parade float commemorating our 125th Anniversary as a congregation! Free Pizza party included! Children, Youth and Adults invited!

MARK GUNGOR (Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage), is hosting the Manly Man Conference 2009 (MMII...Worth the Fight” in Green Bay, August 7th & 8th. This is open to men and young men only. To sign up or see more information please go to www.themanylymanconference.com Early registration closes on July 21st.

PATRIOTIC WORSHIP NEXT WEEKEND - Don’t miss next weekend’s patriotic worship celebration: Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM & Sunday, July 5 at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM.

WILL YOU BE OUT OF TOWN NEXT WEEKEND(JULY 4 -5 )? Consider attending our Thursday, July 2 worship service at 1:00 PM. You can also now give your weekly offerings and special gifts on our Peace website (www.peaceantigo,org). Just click the “Donation/Tuition” button on the left menu.