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
September 20, 2009
Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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:

“Tattooed” Guest Speaker: Rev. Reed Lessing. Satan
wants to mark us with a new name that will entice us
into seeking fulfillment through material things. God
puts His Name on us in Holy Baptism to mark us as
among those redeemed by Christ. Our guest speaker,
Rev. Reed Lessing, associate professor of exegetical theology at
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. (Isaiah 44:5) 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.

Today during the education hour, Dr. Lohmeyer

will continue his class on Christian Education and
Apologetics. You may recall Dr. Lohmeyer is Direc-
tor of Curriculum at Lutheran High North, Houston
and Adjunct Professor at Concordia University,
Texas.

The Lutheran Study Bible “…search the Scriptures be-

cause you think that in them you have eternal life; and it
is they that bear witness about me,…” (John 5:39) If you
would like to order a copy of The Lutheran Study Bible at
a special price, you can do so prior to Reformation Day.
This new edition contains many helpful tools that can en-
hance your study of God’s Word. Please contact Wes
Nierman (226-5936) to find out options available. Special
price expires on October 31.
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♦ Through mid-October, LWML will be accepting donations to sup-

port Roadrunners for Christ. A monetary gift equivalent to the
cost of 1-2 gallons of gas ($3-6) would go a long way in helping
Roadrunner to continue delivering their precious cargo and message
of hope. Marked envelopes are available in the Sunshine Room.
♦ LWML’s Executive Board will meet Monday, September 28th be-
ginning at 6:30pm in the home of Bev Russman. Karen Buchleiter
will hostess. Please make a note of the recently changed meeting
time and location! All ladies are welcome.
♦ October 4th, LWML Sunday, is only 2 weeks away. Please see the
sign-up sheet on our bulletin board outside the fellowship hall to
volunteer as usher, greeter, nursery attendant, coffee maker or to
sing in our women’s choir. The choir will practice Sunday, Sep-
tember 27th after early service and Wednesday, September 30th at
7pm. Join us for either or BOTH practices.
♦ Ladies of LWML will provide treats to go with your coffee
EVERY Sunday in October. The free will offering will support
Cameron and Andrea (Chandler) Heiliger’s mission work in Tur-
key. If you enjoy baking, please sign-up to share your favorite
breakfast goodies.
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Missions Sunday will be October 4 along with LWML Sun-
day. Stephen Heimer will be here from Ysleta to speak to us
during Bible class followed by a potluck at noon. Look for a
sign-up sheet in the Narthex. Everyone is invited to come!

Rocky Mountain High School Lunch has begun and

is every Thursday at 10:50am. The menu and sign-
up for donations is on the bulletin board in the Nar-
thex. Cookies are always needed!

College/Young Adult Group: Today a BBQ at Lauren Hed-

strom. Next Sunday, Sept. 27th, BBQ at Cliff & Lu Buchholz.
Please join us immediately after second service to carpool.
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YOUTH ACTIVITIES
FED Night - Youth will be making and serving dinner on Wednes-
day. Please plan to come on Tuesday at 5:30 to prep for Wed. On
Wednesday, please try to be at church at 4:30 to help set-up and
service dinner. You will need to help with clean-up too.
“SHOPPING” with the Youth!! Did you know that the Scrip pro-
gram is a fund-raiser for the PWC Youth Group? It is! We have gift
cards available for groceries, restaurants, department stores, mov-
ies, candy - just check out what we have or see if we can order
cards for you for your favorite store! You receive the full amount of
the card - the youth receive a percentage of the total from each
retailer. Thanks for your support.
PHS/FCHS Football Game - Plan to meet at PWC on Friday, Sep-
tember 25 at 6:30pm, we will walk over to French Field. EAT be-
fore arriving! After the game, we will return to PWC for a devo-
tion, pizza and dessert! Please sign-up!

Youth Choir 6th - 12th grade has started up again! Come join
us on Wednesdays in the Youth Room from 7-7:30pm after Bible
study and confirmation classes. We will be learning more about
singing, Lutheran music, and worship and how we can better par-
ticipate. No music background necessary! Contact Reena
reena@pwchrist-fc.org if you have questions.

Children’s Choir meets at 6pm on Wednesday during

FED night activities. We will have fun praising God,
while learning about Lutheran hymnody and liturgy
and how we can enhance worship through everyone’s
participation. Contact Reena,
reena@pwchrist-fc.org with any questions.

The college/young adult group will meet on Tues-

days from 5-6/6:15pm in the Lory Student Center
for weekly Bible study. Meet in front of the infor-
mation desk, and we’ll go from there. We are
studying denominations and welcome anyone to
join us! You do not have to be a college student; this is for all
young adults -- married or single. If you have questions contact
Reena, reena@pwchrist-fc.org.
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Family EDucation Night
Please join us every Wednesday, we’ll start with a quick
meal at 5:15 and class will follow from 6:00-7:00. There
are classes for pre-k thru 5th grade, Confirmation classes
for 6th thru 8th and Sr. high youth. Babysitting is also
available. There are three Adult classes - the study of
Genesis, a marriage/family class and a men’s study
group (see information below).
***If any of you have groups looking for a fund-raising
activity our FED night meals are a great way to make
some extra cash. Contact Lisa Bernhardt.
***The Youth will be preparing and serving dinner this
Wednesday. Dinner will be chicken & cheese quesadillas.
Free will offering will go to the youth group.

Men: You already know that maintaining moral purity is no

easy task in the culture in which we live. But be sure that this
is a battle that has already been won for us through the work
of Christ. Come be encouraged to claim this victory for your-
self with the King’s Men study group, Wednesday evening at
7pm, as we discuss chapter 3 of Gene Getz’s “The Measure of
a Man”.

Adult choir will have rehearsal at 7 p.m. on Wednes-

day following FED. Everyone is welcome, regardless
of experience in singing or reading music. Sign up in
the Narthex. See you Wednesday!

The Missions and Ministry Committee is once again

sponsoring a Good Shepherd/Bethesda “fall outing”,
Saturday, September 26 at Buchleiter’s farm 11am -
2:30pm. We will have lunch, roast wieners over a bon-
fire, hayrides will be provided and plenty of animals to
see. We welcome all who wish to come & help. Please
contact Barb Prenzlow 484-3026 or Nancy Moore
224-1312.
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The stained glass windows will be here in a few
months. The Sunday school children have col-
ored the posters that are over the windows for
the time being. You can see that they put a lot
of work into them.

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Phase two of the chancel remodel will be lighting, carpeting, and

chancel furniture. The cost will be approximately $21,000.00.
The breakdown is as follows:
1. Lights: $3,852.32
2. Carpeting: estimate $8,400.– 9,000.
3. Chancel furniture: estimate $9,000. There has been a
donation of $1,100. to the furniture.
There will be posters in the Narthex to keep the congregation in-
formed of phase two’s financial status as donations are received.

Ray & Rhonda Kaiser

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In Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering
from surgery: Rosalee Blumenshine, Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of
Josh and Jamie Jones), Ann Ireland (mother of Lisa Bernhardt), Kevin
Rodenbeck, Marilyn Craig, Marilyn Hudson, 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.
Adelaide Moellenhoff’s family during their time of grief.

U.S. Soldiers throughout the world.

Suffering people in Haiti.

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A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD

POWER AND PRIMACY OF THE POPE
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

We will show from the Gospel that the Roman bishop is not
above other bishops and pastors by divine right.

I. Christ clearly bans lordship among the apostles. This was

the very question: When Christ spoke of His passion, the apos-
tles were disputing over who should be the head of the others,
and, as it were, the vicar of the absent Christ. Christ rebukes
this error of the apostles and teaches that there shall not be
lordship or superiority among them. Instead, the apostles
would be sent forth as equals to the common ministry of the
Gospel. So, He says, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lord-
ship over them, and those in authority over them are called
benefactors. But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest
among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one
who serves" (Luke 22:25-26).

II. When Christ, places a little child in their midst, He is teach-

ing the same thing by parable. Just as a child neither takes nor
seeks sovereignty for himself, so this shows that there is not
to be sovereignty among ministers.

III. Christ sends forth His disciples without any distinction . He

says, "As the Father has sent Me, even so I am sending you."
He says that He sends them individually in the same way He
Himself was sent [John 12:44-50]. He grants no one a privi-
lege or lordship above the rest. (paragraphs 7-9)

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copyright

2005,2006 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All rights reserved. To
purchase a copy of CONCORDIA, call 800-325-3040.
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ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
Today Worship Services 8:00 am &
September 20 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Hands in Harmony 12:00 pm
College/Young Adults 12:00 pm
BBQ @ Hedstroms
Broadcast Articles Due

Monday Evangelism & Worship 6:00 pm

September 21 Church Council 7:00 pm

Tuesday Christ on Campus Bible 5:00 pm

September 22 Study

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

September 23 FED Meal 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
King’s Men’s Bible Study 6:00 pm
Adult/Youth Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday Morning Doves 9:00 am

September 24 RMHS 10:50 am

Friday PHS/FCHS Football 6:30 pm

September 25 game

Saturday Good Shepherd/Bethesda 11:00 am

September 26 “Fall Outing”

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

September 27 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
BBQ at Buchholz’s 11:45 am
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THOSE SERVING TODAY
September 20 8:00 am 10:45 am
Materials: Muellers
Greeters: Joanne Kohler Hazel Maiorka
Schippers
Guest Book: Gladys Hulsebus
Reader: Angela Myers Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Brian Lacey David Nierman
Richard Lund Chuck Black
Karen Carlson Larry Siegfried
Nursery: Rita Sharp
Acolytes: Krissy Petago Zachary Prevedel
Crucifer:
Audio Support: Chris Dunker David Nierman
Organist: Norma Thaemert
Elder of the Month: Wes Nierman

Flowers on the Altar are in Celebration of

Gary & Angela Myer’s 24th Anniversary

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

September 27 8:00 am 10:45 am
Materials: Muellers
Greeters: Schippers Ardeth Nieman
Guest Book: Elenore Lund Jan Hudak
Reader: Pastor Hein Pastor Hein
Ushers: Brian Lacey Larry Siegfried
Richard Lund Chuck Black
Ned Daugherty
Chris Dunker
Nursery: Barb Spanjer
Acolytes: Keller Foster Marina Rohlfs
Crucifer: Julie Roth Taylor Wiginton
Audio Support: David Nierman Martin Sampson
Organist:
Elder of the Month: Wes Nierman

Flowers on the Altar in Celebration of

Pete & Ida White’s 60th Anniversary
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Prayer and Study

Date: September 20 - September 26

Luther Quote: “Faith can see in the dark, where nothing what-
ever is visible; it feels where nothing is to be felt. Thus we also
believe in the Lord Christ—believe that He is sitting at the right
hand of the Almighty Father above and so rules that He has all
creatures in His hand and works everything in us. We do not see
this, nor do we feel it; yet through faith the heart sees it as surely
as if it were looking at it with bodily eyes.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 104; Song of Solomon 5-8

Monday: Psalm 105; Jeremiah 1-3
Tuesday: Psalm 106; Jeremiah 4-6
Wednesday: Psalm 107; Jeremiah 7-9
Thursday: Psalm 108; Jeremiah 10-12
Friday: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 13-15
Saturday: Psalm 110; Jeremiah 16-18

Ablaze! Praise — September 16-30

The Ablaze! movement invites all Lutheran Christians around the
world to join in the effort to reach 100 million unreached or un-
committed people with the Gospel by 2017, the 500th anniversary
of the Gospel.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For the ongoing partnership with Lutheran schools through

the Ablaze! Bible Listening Program and other intentional outreach ef-
forts. Unchurched students in Lutheran schools are a vast mission field!
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Monday: For the 35 districts of the LCMS as they become involved

in the Ablaze! movement in specific ways. May they discern how they
can continue to reach out to the communities surrounding their congre-
gations with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday: With thanks for the opportunity that the Holy Spirit gave
Janice Wood and other members of Christ the Rock Lutheran Church in
Rockford, Ill., to share the Gospel with community members using the
“Journey to the Cross” resource.

Wednesday: That the Lord would continue to build up faith in the

students who heard the Gospel through Alice Klement of Shepherd of
the Hills Lutheran Church, San Antonio, Texas, and other members of
her short-term mission them. They taught at a school in The Lutheran
Church—Hong Kong Synod while serving on a short-term mission trip
in Hong Kong through LCMS World Mission.

Thursday: For continued nurturing of faith in the heart and mind of

Bebe Cofer’s grandson. Bebe is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church
in Panama City Beach, Fla., and shared the Gospel with her 13-year-old
grandson in Georgia while on vacation.

Friday: With thanksgiving for the witness of a member of St. Paul

Lutheran Church in Atlanta, Ga. Pastor Daniel Schepman shared, “This
airline flight attendant faithfully wears her ‘salvation story’ bracelet as
she works. On a regular basis, she is asked about the bracelet. She ex-
plains the bracelet, hands the individual a card with a written explana-
tion about the bracelet, and then gives the bracelet to them.”

Saturday: With praise to the Holy Spirit for the fruit that years of
faithful sharing yielded in the heart of Valerie Brown’s friend. Valerie
faithfully shared the Gospel through Christian materials, answered fol-
low-up questions, and led her inquiring friend to a pastor. The Holy
Spirit was at work! Valerie’s friend now attends church and has re-
ceived Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

www.lcmsworldmission
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September 13 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

157(8:00) 105(10:45 am) 262

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 59 Sunday School: 31

Financial Update
As of August 31, 2009

Budget - 2009 Income Expenses Net Income

$359,000.00 $222,438.87 $229,249.80 -$6,810.93

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
First Lesson: Numbers 11:4-6, 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
10-16, 24-29 afternoon.
Second Lesson: James 5:13-20 Broadcast articles are due
Gospel: Mark 9:38-50 TODAY