NEWS AND NOTES FROM

PEACE WITH CHRIST

1412 W. Swallow Road

Fort Collins, CO 80526
970-226-4721
Pastor Ralph Patrick
Deaconess Claire Rueffer
www.pwchrist-fc.org
February 1, 2009
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

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.
THE TIME before the service may be used for prayer and preparation.
Read through the worship bulletin and familiarize yourself with the service.
Use the hymn marker to mark the Psalm for the day. A few moments spent
this way will help make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE:

“Christ in the Midst of Change” Speaker: Rev. Dr.
Ken Klaus. The risen Christ brings about real change.
(1 Corinthians 9:22-23) Listen to The Lutheran Hour
Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00 a.m. and
KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m.

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Our guest pastor today is the Rev. Carlton Hein. Many of you may
remember Rev. Hein from when he served as a summer vicar here at
Peace With Christ. He will also be leading bible study in the
Fellowship Hall. We are grateful for his faithful service in the Name
of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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Commemoration
Purification of Mary and presentation of our Lord
Forty days after the birth of Christ the church marks the day Mary
and Joseph presented him in the temple in accordance with Jewish
law. Mary also humbly submitted to Jewish law to be purified after
childbirth. There in the temple, a prophet named Anna began to
speak of the redemption of Israel when she saw the young child.
Simeon also greeted Mary and Joseph. He responded to the presence
of the consolation of Israel in this child with the words of the Nunc
dimittis, the canticle that begins “Now, Lord, you let your servant go
in peace.” His song described Jesus as a “light for the nations.”

Because of the link between Jesus as the light for the nations, and
because an old reading for this festival contains a line from the
prophet Zephaniah, “I will search Jerusalem with candles,” the day is
also known as Candlemas, a day when traditionally candles are
blessed for the coming year.
 LWML FEBRUARY MEETING
The next LWML meeting will be Monday, February 9th at 7pm in the
Fellowship Hall. The program on RECYCLING will be led by Rose
Watson, an Environmental Educator for the Larimer County Solid
Waste Department. Devotions and mites by Colleen Rohlfs. Hostesses
are Teri Frerichs and Lu Buchholz. All women are invited to attend
and bring a friend!
• LWML’s Mite Box for World Missions will be in the Narthex this
morning. Thank you for your donations!
• A few PWC members will be heading South to Ysleta Mission in
the next month and we would LOVE to gather a care package of
school supplies to go with them! Ysleta is in need of backpacks,
pencils/pens, markers, crayons, glue sticks, and paper year round.
Stickers, small toys and little notes would also be greatly appreci-
ated by our Friends in Christ across the border. Gently used (or
new) donations can be placed in the basket provided outside our
Fellowship Hall. Thanks for your continuing support of Ysleta
Mission.
• If you can’t seem to locate your favorite casserole dish/baking pan
OR if you’ve donated food recently for ANY church function,
please check out the kitchen before heading home today. We have
loads of unclaimed items and one may be yours!

TAG - February 3rd at Noon

The winter month of February calls for homemade
soup and dessert. After the meal our Bible study
will begin at 1:00pm led by Pastor. All older
adults are welcome to attend this Older Adult Min-
istry Group.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12 AT 6:30PM…..VBS

MEETING TO DISCUSS MATERIAL OPTIONS.
 JOY CIRCLE will meet Thursday, February 5th at 1:00pm in
the Fellowship Classroom. We will have a special program,
“Safety for Seniors”, presented by Susan Vance, Crime Spe-
cialist with the Ft. Collins Police Department. Lorraine
Schipper will have devotions and Ida White & Hazel Maiorka
will serve treats. All women are welcome to come join us!

Valentine’s Day Dinner

(Hosted by PWC Youth)
All members of the Congregation are invited, Sat-
urday, February 7th at 6:00pm. Please sign-
sign-up to
attend. A free will offering will be accepted.

THE DAILY PRAYER WORKSHOP will be held Saturday, Feb. 7th

from 8:30-11:30am (Lutheran coffee & treats at 8:00). There is no
cost - other than your commitment to pray and gain a greater ap-
preciation of and love for a disciplined life of prayer. This will pro-
vide a terrific opportunity to prepare for the Lenten season. The
LSB and the Treasury of Daily Prayer (seven copies available in the
office or from CPH) both will be used at the workshop.

MEN’S MINISTRY STATISTICS: IN EARLY 2008, THE EVANGELICAL

FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA REPORTED THAT IF A CHILD LEADS THE WAY TO
CHURCH, 31/2% OF THE TIME THE REST OF THE FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF A
WOMAN LEADS THE WAY TO CHURCH, 17% OF THE TIME THE REST OF THE
FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF A MAN LEADS THE WAY TO CHURCH, 93% OF THE
TIME THE FAMILY WILL FOLLOW. IF WE CAN ENGAGE MEN, WE HAVE A VERY
GOOD CHANCE OF INVOLVING THE ENTIRE FAMILY IN THE LIFE OF THE
CHURCH. VISIT www.lhmmen.com, A WEBSITE FROM LUTHERAN HOUR
MINISTRIES CREATED TO REACH MEN FOR CHRIST.
 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Confirmation Age (6-8 grades): Lock-in is coming up February
20/21 from 7pm to 7am. Please sign-up to attend or to help (parents).
Scrip Help: Parents, please sign-up to help with scrip sales - sign-up
sheet is on the bulletin board.
Youth Families: Please check your box for an update on this sum-
mer’s activities and the form to register for Higher Things (8th grade
and older).

Youth Scrip Fundraiser - We have cards available all year

long. Stop by the Youth Table or call me for cards, Marilyn
226-4721 or 391-4946. Thanks for supporting the Youth!

Musicians and vocalist who would like to participate

in our services to enhance the service and give you
the opportunity to glorify the Lord with your gifts!
The sign up for Lenten services and March are now posted in
the kitchen hallway.
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Parents of Sunday School Children: A parent’s class to discuss the
upcoming month of Sunday School class material will be held
TODAY. Meet at Pastor’s office during the Education Hour. Contact
Dan Prevedel with questions.

Flowers for the Altar - The new Flower sign-up sheet

is posted in the Sunshine Hall. Please sign up to help
beautify the altar for our services.
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Dear Friends,
I want to say thank you so much for all the cards, hugs, words
of comfort, and sympathy extended to me and my family be-
cause of the death of my son, Daniel P. Stegner. He passed
away after an eight year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Pat Stegner and Family
The Men’s NetWork is unlike any men’s ministry experi-
enced before! It is a Christ-centered, web-ministry de-
signed to equip and motivate men to levels of commitment,
leadership and service to become stronger disciples of Je-
sus Christ. Target using humor and insight, the NetWork
offers….
Find it out at www.lhmmen.com
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Recommended reading for those that teach children or have chil-
dren, “Feeding the Lambs” by Christopher I. Thoma and “Little
Lamb” by Walter Wangerin Jr. If interested in reading either of
these books, speak to Deaconess Claire, 226-4721.

In Our Prayers: We remember -

The Fagan Family

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from

surgery: Marie Rubel, Jean Patrick, Glenn & Bonnie McGrew
(Parents of Pat Patrick), Doug Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson),
Nancy Moore, Kevin Rodenbeck, Alice Boehnke, Barb Holder,
Marilynn Hudson, Genevive Inscho, Dale Heermann, Isa Orozco
-Peterson

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret

Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Mary Anderson, Viola Monahan, Arline
Young, June Schwarck

Christians in Africa, the Seminary in Petoria and

Bishop Tswaedi.

Middle East Conflict

U.S. Soldiers in Iraq, Afghanistan & throughout the

world.
 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
FORMULA OF CONCORD, SOLID DECLARATION
ARTICLE II: FREE WILL
Out of His immense goodness and mercy, God provides for the
public preaching of His divine eternal Law and His wonderful
plan for our redemption, that of the holy, only saving Gospel of
His eternal Son, our only Savior and Redeemer, Jesus Christ. God
desires to call people to eternal salvation. He desires to draw
them to Himself and convert, regenerate, and sanctify them.

· For since, in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God
through wisdom, it pleased God through the folly of what we
preach to save those who believe. (1 Cor. 1:21)

· [Peter] will tell you what you must do. (Acts 10:6)

· Faith comes from the preaching and preaching through the

Word of Christ (Romans 10:17 Luther).

· Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.. I do not ask

for these only, but also for those who will believe in Me through
their word. (John 17:17-20)

The eternal Father calls down from heaven about His dear Son
and about all who preach repentance and forgiveness of sins in
His name, "Listen to Him" (Matthew 17:5).

All who want to be saved ought to listen to this

preaching. For the preaching and hearing of
God's Word are the Holy Spirit's instruments.
By, with, and through these instruments the
Spirit desires to work effectively, to convert
people to God, and to work in them. [Philippians
2:13]. (paragraphs 50-52)
 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Worship Services 8:00 am &

Today (Communion) 10:45 am
February 1 Education Hour 9:30 am

Monday
February 2

Tuesday TAG 12:00 pm

February 3

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

February 4 FED Dinner 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
Adult/Youth Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday RMHS 11:10 am

February 5 Joy Circle 1:00 pm
King’s Men’s Group 5:00 pm

Friday
February 6

Saturday Prayer Workshop 8:00 am

February 7 Valentine’s Dinner 6:00 pm

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

February 8 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Preschool Board 12:00 pm
 THOSE SERVING TODAY

February 1 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Sharon Wiesner Millie Miller
Guest Book: Sherri Norman Barb Prenzlow
Reader: Bill Smith Wes Nierman
Ushers: Loren Wiesner Drew Hoffner
Pete White Dan Prevedel
Brian Molzer Chris Prevedel
Nursery: Adele Ahnstedt Prevedel
Acolytes: Leah Bauder Marina Rohlfs
Crucifer: Brianna Lacey Julie Roth
Audio Support:
Organist: Ann Caspersen
Elder of the Month: Dan Krueckeberg

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

February 8 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Bill & Fran Watson Nadine Lueker
Guest Book: Connie Jurischk Barb Prenzlow
Reader: Ray Kaiser Michael Rohlfs
Ushers: Chris Dunker Chris Dunker
Pete White Chris Prevedel
Bill Smith Sandy Fiscus
Brian Molzer Randy Fiscus
Nursery: Kim Molzer Prevedel
Acolytes: Amanda Nierman Keller Foster
Crucifer: Zach Diem Rachel Bernhardt
Audio Support:
Organist: Norma Thaemert
Elder of the Month: Dan Krueckeberg
 Prayer and Study

Date: February 1 - February 7

Luther Quote: “Thanks be to God, who has given us His Word

and, besides, had His own Son die for us. Surely He did not do it
in vain. Therefore let us think of ourselves as sanctified and
saved, which will appear when Christ has been revealed.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Luke 2:29-32; Exodus 1-3

Monday: Psalm 59; Exodus 4-6
Tuesday: Psalm 60; Exodus 7-9
Wednesday: Psalm 61; Exodus 10-12
Thursday: Psalm 62; Exodus 13-15
Friday: Psalm 63; Exodus 16-18
Saturday: Psalm 64; Exodus 19-21

LCMS World Mission Staff – Feb. 1-14

Approximately 75 people make up the LCMS World
Mission staff, which supports national and interna-
tional missionaries, LCMS military chaplains, and
the mission and outreach efforts of the LCMS.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For Interim Executive Director Tom Zehnder. Ask

God to continually enable and equip him to provide leadership
for mission work in the LCMS and the Ablaze! movement.
Monday: For the International Mission Team as they provide
guidance for mission work throughout the world where LCMS
mission personnel serve and/or projects are funded. Ask for
God’s guidance for Associate Executive Director Dave Birner,
Director Kama Bernabo, the team’s assistant, Sharon
Whitlock, and deployed Regional Directors Mike Rodewald,
John Mehl, Brent Smith, and Jorge Groh in their international
areas of ministry.
Tuesday: For the National Mission Team, which includes North
American specialized ministries such as blind missions, deaf
missions, campus and international student ministries, and
multiethnic ministries. It also works in the areas of urban min-
istry, outreach, and revitalization. Pray for Associate Executive
Director Bob Scudieri and his staff, David Born, Tom Eggold,
Bonnie Green, Sandi Green, Sandy Kohlmeier, Yohannes
Mengsteab, Scott Snow, and Terry Tieman, as they provide
mission services to congregations and districts in North Amer-
ica.
Wednesday: For the staff of Ministry to the Armed Forces,
including Director Mark Schreiber, Assistant Director Eric Erk-
kinen, and Nancy Rowley. May these three continue to encour-
age and support LCMS military chaplains in all they do.
Thursday: For the variety of technical services performed by
staff in Finance Services, which includes Director Ross Stroh,
Michelle Otten, and Pat Pinson. Give thanks to God for the im-
portant tasks performed by these staff members and lift them
up as they continue to steward God’s financial provision to
LCMS World Mission.
Friday: For the Recruitment Services unit, which includes Di-
rector Ron Scherch and Erin Alter, Susan Collins, Jennifer Mus-
tard, Cindy O’Neal, Ken Reiner, Travis Torblaa, Julie Wahlig,
and Bruce Wall. Ask the Lord to bless these staff members as
they recruit and support LCMS missionaries.
Saturday: For members of the Communication Services unit,
Director Stacey Welcenbach, Rudy Blank, Kristy Grannis,
Wayne Meyer, Debbie Mirly, Elizabeth Mowery, and Ron Nel-
son. Pray that the Lord would bless their efforts to communi-
cate effectively about the many wonderful things He is doing
around the world.

www.lcmsworldmission
 January 25 ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS

Worship Attendance: Total

130(8:00 am) 102(10:45 am) 232

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 67 Sunday School: 26

Total Regular Offerings: $3,352.50

Needed weekly to meet budget: $8,290.24

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: Isaiah 40:21-31 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians afternoon.
9:16-27 Broadcast articles are due
Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 February 15