Peace Lutheran Church & School

Peace Lutheran Church & School
300 Lincoln Street - Antigo, WI 54409
715-623-2200 715-623-2209
www.peaceantigo.org

August 22, 2010

PEACE CORE VALUES - Biblical Authority; Christ-Centered; Christian Education; Relationships; Outreach; Organization; & Quality.

TABLE TALKS SUNDAY at 9:20 AM

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.

By using this devotional plan you will be guided through the entire Bible in two year

Week Thirty-four:
Monday 1 Chronicles 1:1--4:43
Tuesday 1 Chronicles 5:1--8:40
Wednesday 1 Chronicles 9:1--12:40
Thursday 1 Chronicles 13:1--14:17
Friday 1 Chronicles 15:1--16:43
Saturday 1 Chronicles 17:1-27

PEACE LOOKING FOR "FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER" - This part time position (15-20 hours a week) will oversee and manage the entire financial operations of Peace Lutheran Church and School (income, expenses, paytoll, bills, budget, financial projections, reporting, etc) Resumes may be brought to church office during regular office hours. Deadline August 25. A more detailed job description is also available from the church office.

SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS OPEN! - Stop in our Church/ School Office to pick up a registration packet for our 2010-11 school year. Peace offers Christian education for 4K through 8th grade. Students at Peace learn the truth of God's Word, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, pray in the classroom & apply biblical values to all subjects.

PEACE LUTHERAN BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT - Wednesday, August 25 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Parents and students are invited to join us for food, fellowship, and fun! Classrooms will be open from 5-7 so that students can bring in school supplies, see their rooms, and get to know their teachers. There will be an opening prayer and staff introducitons in the fellowship hall at 5:30 PM. A meal will be served from 5:30 - 6:30. Come and join us as we celebrate our SPUD FEST theme - "Students of Peace Becoming Ultimate Disciples."

WELCOME TO KEVIN AND JANICE KUSKEtheir children (Matthew, Steven & Gina)! Mr Kuske will be installed as the Principal in our school and Janice as our 4K teacher at the 10:30 AM service on August 29. We will also be re-commissioning the current staff at the same service. There will be a welcome potluck dinner at 11:30 AM or following the end of the service. All are welcome to attend! Please bring a main dish and a salad or dessert. Beverages and tableware will be provided. We will also have a card box available for welcome cards. If you would like to give a gift towards a SCRIP Certificate, you may do that at the SCRIP counter. Join us as we welcome the Kuskes on this special day!

REGULAR OFFICE HOURS FOR SCRIP:
Monday - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday - 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Scrip hours are from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Scrip will not be sold from 11 AM - 12 PM Monday thru Friday.

RADIO BROADCAST & FLOWER CHARTS FOR 2010 Do you have a occasion you would like to recognize? If you would like to sponsor either the radio broadcast or the altar flowers for a particular Sunday, please sign up on the appropriate chart. The cost for the altar flowers is $70. The radio broadcast is $55. Dates available for broadcast: September 26 and November 7 & 28. Dates available for altar flowers are: September 19 & 26; October 31 and November 14.

THE MISSION AND MINISTRY TEAM would like your input. Comments, questions, and concerns about Peace can be sent to MMT@peaceantigo.org. Your email will be automatically sent to all 10 members of our MMT governing board, or feel free to call congregational president Bob Hunter (715-499-4261).

What would PLS do with a half million dollars? Peace Lutheran School would create a Technology Club and update the computer lab. We'd also like to add IPod Touches and IPads, as well as photo and video editing software for our students to use. Kohl's Cares is donating $500,000 to 20 schools for a total of $10 million this fall. The schools with the most votes win. Here's how you can help. Visit facebook.com/kohls. Then click on "Vote Now for Our School". Select PLS to see Chad Luerssen's Dream Big Idea" for this project. You can vote 5 times for Peace. Please vote and spread this information to everyone you know around the world. The more votes we get the better our chances.

Creation Museum Motor Coach Tour October 5-7 - 3 day/2 night leaving from Wausau (Trinity Tours). See the magnificent 70,000 sq ft attraction near Cincinnati which shows natural science, history, astonomy, etc from a Biblical perspective. Includes stop at Valparaiso University, also a paddlewheel riverboar dinner cruise on the Ohio River. Starting at $360. Call Warren & Bea Doede (715-359-4404) or Ray & Annie Jahns (715-848-0507). Space limited. Deadline September 8.

LIFE IS TOUGH BUT GOD IS FAITHFUL! - A new book discussion group is beginning this fall, using the book. Life is Tough, but GOD is Faithful: How to see God's Love in Difficult Times. We'll meet on Tuesday evenings, from 6:30 - 7:30 PM beginning September 14 and finishing up October 26 (6 weeks). The book (by author Sheila Walsh) not only covers trusting God during the difficult times in our lives, but also includes a Bible study on Job. We'll cover 2 chapters (about 30 pages) each session. The book is engaging and easy to read, and it's an interesting and different way to get into the Word of God. We'll do the study portion together, and the answers are even in the back of the book! The cost of the book is $12.00. Please sign up at the Information Center or call the church office by August 30. If you have questions, call Paula Breuzmann at 715-623-4487 or email at paula@peaceantigo.org.

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS - My Life in Christ will begin Sunday, September 12th through November 28 in the Luther Conference Room at 9:20 AM. This class is intended for those who are considering Peace as their church home. We will explore foundational teachings of our church including the existence of God, the truth of the Bible, the love of Jesus, Baptism, Communion, and the Lutheran Church. Completion of the 11 week course can lead to membership at Peace and also a good review for current members. Sign up at the Information Desk or call the church office at 715-623-2200.

The "Every Kid to Camp" Ministry Auction scheduled for September 11, 2010 has been rescheduled to next year, September 17, 2011. All money raised at the auction goes for free registration for kids 3rd - 8th grade who have never been to a week of summer camp at Camp Luther.

NEW COLLEGE ADDRESS? - Please let the church office know if you or anyone in your family are going off to college. Call 715-623-2200 or amail us at peace.info@peaceantigo.org with the new college address. We would like to keep in touch with our college students while they are away.

PRAYER AND PRAISE VOLUNTEERS needed: As we begin scheduling for the next year of prayer and praise dates, we're looking for any voices or instrumentalsts who are interested in joining us. Sr High School students and up are welcome to be part of this ministry. If you are interested in participating, please let Dave or Jane Reineke know so that we can include you in our group.

THE ADULT CHOIR will begin rehearsals on Monday evening, September 13 from 6:45 - 8:00 PM in the church. Please come and bring a friend. Grade 9 and up are welcome. For information, call Mrs Kohler at 623-2048.

BRAT FRY - August 29, 2010 at the Polar Recreation Park on Highway S, Polar from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Sponsored by the Lutherann Laymen's League with the proceeds to help defray shopping costs for Orphan Grain Train Mission Project. Brats, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs - $2; Homemade pies - $1.50, Pie Ala Mode - $2.00.

BRAT FRY FOR HOPE - Support the start of Hope Pregnancy Resource Center/Antigo! Wednesday, September 1 at Lakeside Pharmacy from 10 AM - 2 PM. If you can volunteer to help setup, work, cleanup, or donate a pie - Call Shelly Karolus at 715-350-9421. This is a great opportunity to show our support for this important resource in our community in support of LIFE!

JULY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS are in the fourth blue bin on the counter of the Information Center.

Mission & Ministry Team Aug. 17 Meeting Summary
- New principal, Kevin Kuske, attended and met MMT. Discussion took place with regard to relationship of Board of Ed., Principal, Lead Pastor, and MMT under new structure. 
- Pastor Dave shared a new organization flow chart showing relationships between staff, MMT, and Ministry Action Teams of the congregation.
- We are taking applications for a Financial Operations Manager which is being funded from cuts and changes to secretarial and bookkeeping positions. Mr. Kuske will be overseeing the hiring of a Development Director for the school which will be funded from our Charitable Gifting grant.
- We have applied for a refinanced mortgage with Lutheran Church Extension Fund. Total amount would include current mortgage ($1,808,000) plus short term debt ($170,000) plus amount borrowed from trust savings ($60,000).
- We will be having a "Visioning" event Sat., Oct. 2, 8:30am - 4:00pm at Peace to seek God's will with regard to our ministry plans for the next 3 years. Bob Whipkey from the North WI District office will be facilitating. Congregation, leaders, and staff are encouraged to attend.
- A 3 week series of worship services will begin Sept. 12 on the "3 P's of Peace: Praise, Prepare, Produce."
- The Ministry Leadership Team is planning a 6 week emphasis in January and February on S.H.A.P.E. The goal will be to help each member of Peace discover their Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences. Together these form our unique DNA for ministry as God's people pursuing His mission to make disciples.
- The next MMT meeting will be Tue., Sept. 21 at 5pm.
- Approved minutes of the June 29 MMT meeting are available at the Information counter in the narthex.

SECRETARY NEEDED - The MMT of Peace is in need of a volunteer to attend their meetings and take minutes. Typically this is a 2 hour commitment per month on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM. This will allow all members of the MMT to participate in discussion. Computer typing and organization skills needed. If you can use your talents to serve in this way. please contact Pastor Dave.

CROP WALK FOR HUNGER - Hosted by St Matthew Lutheran Church, White Lake on September 26, registration time is 1:00 PM walk begins at 1:30 PM and the church. 25% of proceeds will suport the county food pantries; 75% of proceeds will support Church World Service global hunger program, but can be directed to LWR. For information, participation and pledge forms, contact: Pam Buettner 715-882-5671; Rev Stephen Vaudt 715-882-3111; Joe McVey 715-623-7803; or Mary Lee Heise 715-484-5922.