Notes & News

September 5, 2010

Welcome Visitors!  We are so glad to have you with us for worship this morning.  You are welcome to join us anytime.  If you have an interest in joining Peace Lutheran Church or have questions about our ministry, please contact Chris Bratcher (216-0709), Mark Risser (525-7676) or Max Goecker (525-8788), any time.

Nursery available during church services.  The nursery is staffed the entire 10:30 a.m. church service only.  Parents are welcomed to use the nursery during the 8:00 a.m. service.  The service may be viewed by video while in the nursery.

Please join us for coffee, juice, milk, and breakfast snacks each Sunday between Sunday school and the second Worship service (10:05-10:25 am).  This is a great time for catching up on what God is doing in others’ lives.  Come join the fun and fellowship!

Church Officer Elections.  The election of officers for Peace Lutheran will take place on Sunday, November 14th at our annual voters’ assembly meeting.  Officers to be elected on that day are:  President, Secretary, one At-Large Officer, and Chairperson of Vision Planning Board.  If you wish to be considered for one of these positions, please contact Chris Bratcher, Congregation President, at cbratche@cisco.com or 216-0709 by September 15^th.

NO 8:00 A.M. SERVICE ON SUNDAY, September 19^TH!

Service at Camp Lakeview on September 19^th – Our church service for September 19^th will be at Camp Lakeview at 10:30 a.m.  We will meet on the porch outside the main dining hall.  A pitch-in will follow the service.  Peace will provide chicken, drinks, and table service.  Please bring a dish or dessert to share.  Mud pit will be available along with other activities.  The lake is available for swimming as well.  You may want a lawn chair for viewing mud pit (or just in general), a change of clothes, swimming attire and towel.  Questions? - Contact Jennifer Hendrix. 

Community Dinner – Peace Lutheran will host a Community Dinner on September 12^th from 4 – 7 pm.  Volunteers are needed for set up, serving, and clean up.  Soup, Sandwiches, and Desserts will be served. Please check your calendar and see if you can help.  A volunteer list is on the bulletin board.

Jr. High Youth Night – The first youth night of the academic year for the junior high students will be Sept. 5^th (TONIGHT) from 6:30 – 8:00.  Please bring a snack to share.  We will have snacks, games, and time together.

India Mission Trip – Nancy Franke and Lance Onken are joining a team from St. Peters Columbus on a mission trip to India during November.  We will be conducting an eye glasses clinic in the city of Nagapatanam in southeast India.  As part of that effort, we are collecting reading and sun glasses to distribute during the clinic.  Glasses from a “dollar” type store are desired.  Donations can be dropped off in the collection box located inside the Walnut Street entrance.  Thank you!

Trivia Night Returns!  Are you a trivia nut?  Round up some friends and family members and join us for a night of fun at Trinity’s sixth annual Trivia Night on Saturday, October 16 at 7:00 P.M. in the Bollinger (Trinity) Gymnasium.  Not only will you get a chance to prove what you know, but you’ll also be entered to win some great prizes!  Snacks and drinks are provided. On sale now in Trinity’s school office, tickets cost $12 per person or $72 per table.  Please call (812) 524-8547 for tickets or see Sarah Onken.

ATTENTION ALL WOMEN!! – Camp Lakeview is offering a fantastic Women’s Retreat on October 8-10 with special guest speaker Tracey Pike.  Her topic for the weekend will be “Refresh, Renew, Rejoice!”  To pamper you, the weekend includes an optional massage, manicure, craft sectionals, and a Saturday evening banquet.  For more information, pick up a brochure in the brochure rack at the back of the church, download a brochure at www.camplakeview.com or call the camp office at 812-342-4815.  Come away for some spiritual renewal.  Leave your worries behind and treat yourself to a weekend off!

Trinity Lutheran High School invites students and their families to an open house on Saturday, September 25 from 8:00 to 10:00 A.M.  All seventh and eighth grade students in attendance will receive one free admission to the Cougar Invitational Tournament scheduled for the same day from 9:00 A.M. until noon.  Interested eighth grade students will also receive a $75 voucher that covers registration costs at Trinity for the 2011-2012 school year.  Please enter through the gymnasium.  We hope to see you there!

Mental Health America of Jackson County is offering free depression screening on National Depression Screening Day… October 7^th, 2010.  Please call the office @ 522-3480, if no answer leave a message and your call will be returned.  Appointments take about 15 minutes.

ILS Class of 2012 (7th Grade) will have a Car Wash/Bake Sale on Saturday, September 11, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm at the JayC parking lot on the west side of town.  Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased ahead of time from any 7th grader or the day of the car wash.

6^th Annual Jim Schneider Golf Scramble – On Saturday, September 25, the SIXTH ANNUAL JIM SCHNEIDER GOLF SCRAMBLE will be held at the Seymour Country Club.  Proceeds from this event will provide tuition assistance for students attending Trinity Lutheran High School and Zion, tuition for students attending a trade school, as well as funding for CrossLife Ministries which is a non-denominational counseling service provided by Pastor Ed Keinath.  For more information about this event and opportunities to contribute, please check out the bulletin board.

Market Day News - Market Day has several items on sale this month such as the French Dip at $11.99 down from $14.99.  Plus free items to be given away with qualifying purchases.  The Freequent Buyer promotion also starts this month.  Purchasing from Market Day is a great way to support ILS so pick up a form today from the churches, school, or the ILS children will bring one home.  Order forms need to be returned to church by September 5^th and internet orders must be in by 11 pm CST September 6^th.  Thank you.

ILS Class of 2012 (7^th Grade) is currently selling Mums.  Cost $7 each.  Colors: Yellow, white, red, pink/purple, bronze/orange.  Mums can be purchased from any 7^th grader or by calling ILS at 522-1301.  Order deadline is September 7, and the mums will be delivered on September 18.

Papa John’s “Give Back” opportunity – Do you eat pizza from Papa John’s?  You now have an opportunity to help Peace every time you eat at Papa John’s.  By simply turning in your receipts to the church, Papa John’s will return 10% back to Peace!  It is that simple!  Contact the church office for more details.

Bible Study on DVD.  If you wish you could attend the adult Bible class but are unable to, or if you miss a session, you can pick up a copy of the previous weeks’ lessons in the entryway.  Each Sunday’s DVD contains the worship service followed by the video of the class.  Keep the copy or pass it on to a friend.

Make a Joyful Noise!  Do you have the gift of singing, playing an instrument, piano, etc.?  Please consider offering your special talents at our worship services during the offering and / or communion.  Please contact Debbie Risser at 523-8089 for more information.  Music is available or you may use your own music.

Prayer Requests – Please submit requests to Kim Ellerman.  Kim may be contacted at home after 3pm, 523-3475, or at ellerman9700@comcast.net.

Regular Sunday school classes begin at Peace TODAY, Sept. 5^th.  Classes will be available for Adults as well as Preschool (Ages 3-4), Kindergarten & 1^st, 2nd & 3^rd, 4th & 5^th, Junior High, and High School Sunday school runs from 9:20 – 10:05 am.