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BroadcastNews for God’s People at Peace With Christ Lutheran Church

October 2016

P e a c e W i t h C h r i s t L u t h e r a n C h u r c h1412 West Swallow Road

Fort Collins, Colorado 80526970-226-4721

pwchrist@pwchrist-fc.org or pwcfcoffice@gmail.com www.pwchrist-fc.org

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Contents

Church Staff & Church Council Listing……………….... Page 3From Pastor’s Desk……………………………………… Page 4Marilyn’s Memo…………………………………………. Page 5Youth Activities…….…………………………………… Page 7Letter from Preschool…………………………………… Page 8LWML…………………………………………………… Page 9Council Minutes “Minute”………………………………. Page 11

News & Announcements

Morning Doves..………………………………………. Page 13Joy Circle……………………......…………………….. Page 13TAG……..…………………………………………….. Page 13New Members Class…………………………………… Page 13Adopt-A-Seminary Student Committee Report……….. Page 13Online Giving…………………………………………. Page 14“Living a Generous Life”…………………………….. Page 15ChristLife………………………………………………. Page 17“This & That”…………………………………………….Page 17Anniversaries…………………….…………………..…. Page 18Birthdays….……………………………………………. Page 19

 

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P eace Wi t h Chr i s t S ta f f & Leader sh ip

Church StaffDavid Magruder—Pastor

Renee Huismann—Preschool DirectorMarilyn Lasich—Youth Coordinator

Hannah Walters—Administrator of Education & MusicMarcy Petago—Office Manager

Church Elders with telephone numbersRay Kaiser, 223-0987

Dan Krueckeberg—Worship Elder, 988-1168Brian Lacey—Staff Elder, 213-9056

Wes Nierman—Head Elder, 226-5936Aaron Peterson, 988-3656Michael Rohlfs, 482-2663

Church CouncilLarry Siegfried—President

Loren Wiesner—Vice PresidentKaren Carlson—SecretaryClaude France—Treasurer

Amy Hoy—Early Childhood Preschool ChairpersonMark Geisler & Emily Geisler—Education Chairperson

Loren Wiesner—Endowment Fund Committee ChairpersonKaren Groves—Evangelism Chairperson

Pat Juchartz & Connie Jesser—Fellowship ChairpersonBetty Keeney—Hands in Harmony Chairperson

Open—Head TrusteeTeri Frerichs—Missions & Ministry Chairperson

Lori French—Youth Ministry Chairperson

Prayer ChainCheryl Harsen—Coordinator – Phone #229-1459

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From the Pastor’s Desk

Dear Friends in Christ,

But we preach the crucified Christ; to the Jews a scandal and to the Greeks foolishness. 1Corinthians 1:23

October is the month of Reformation. For hundreds of years, on the last Sunday in October, the Lutheran Church has commemorated the work of Lutheran reformers and given thanks to God for the Gospel message. The importance of Luther and his fellow “Lutheran” reformers is found in their strong emphasis on the clarity and power of the Word of God. A sampling: “All articles of the Christian faith which reveal God through his Word are blatantly impossible, absurd and lying before human reason. How could the wise fools think that these are impossible and absurd; that Christ should give us his body and blood to eat and drink in communion, that Baptism should be the second birth and renewing of the Holy Ghost, that the dead shall again rise on the last day, that Christ, the Son of God was conceived in the body of the virgin Mary, born, became a man, suffered and ignominious death on the cross, rose again, an sits at the right hand of the Father and shall have power on heaven and earth... Here St. Paul calls the gospel of the crucified Christ a Word from the cross and a foolish preaching which the Jews hold as scandal and the Greeks as foolishness. It is impossible that reason could understand and hold it as true, that man should hear and believe God’s Word as the highest and greatest service of God. It always sounds so foolish, absurd, impossible, heretical, etc. So in all times, heretics and godless men judge and make opinions about our Lord God’s Word. But faith is given to throttle the neck of reason and to strangle the brute... How? You cling to God’s Word. You allow its truth and surety even it is still

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sounds so foolish and impossible. Luther’s Lectures on Galatians, 1535. Our church body is blessed with a clear confession of the truth of the God’s Word. That does not make us “super-Christians”. No, we are blessed because we can confess that the Word delivers Christ to us. It gives us His Word of judgment, which condemns our sin, and His Word of pardon that grants us forgiveness. God grant us a humble reception of the Word of pardon and a bold proclamation of the crucified Christ. In doing so we will properly celebrate the Reformation and give all glory to God.

Your servant for Jesus’ sakeRev. David B. Magruder

Mar i l yn ’ s Memo

Dear PWC Family, It is fall! The weather has cooled most of the time and we

are back to the regular school time schedule here at Peace with Christ! Sunday School and Wednesday evening classes have begun again and we have had a great turnout of youth members attending both! It is an exciting time and I am thankful for all the faithful people at our church, you are blessings to the Lord, the congregation and me!

I am including more of the thank-you notes from the youth members who attended events this summer.

I would like to say thank you very much for helping pay for the youth group’s opportunity to go to Higher Things. It was a great experience being able to learn & hear the faith with

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members of my own church along with other brothers and sister in Christianity who attend churches all over the country. It was very interesting & educational to learn how sin & the law can have such an effect on our conscience. How it can become hard and cynical over time because of us putting a blind eye to the real meaning of the law. It was great also just having fun with my fellow Christians while playing ultimate Frisbee. It was a great experience and I am very grateful for your help in paying for the chance to gather with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Soren Olsen

Higher Things was a new & eye-opening experience. Going to the conference workshops about issues like abortions were really thought provoking. I was surprised to learn that in New York, more African American babies are aborted than are born (60% are aborted!). I learned a lot but I also had tons of fun. I really enjoyed doing backflips on the bungee trampolines and having dance parties in our dorms. I am so thankful to PWC for giving us the opportunity to go to Higher Things. Katelyn Mueller

Thank you so much for paying for the majority of our fee for Higher Things. I have had the most fun of my life for the past three days. I have also learned some too, for example, there are three different views to look at your conscience. During my time here (at the conference) I sang with so many people and had so much fun doing so. I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to be here. Isaac Pennington

I am so grateful for the financial aid we received in order to make our trip to Higher Things possible. My best memory was the bungee trampolines. I made a few new friends and new memories with old friends. I also learned a lot more about the Mormon religion and why they are different from Christians. Most importantly I found a way to get closer to God. Melissa Mueller

To be concluded in November!

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You th A c t i v i t i e s

October 8 – 5 pm – 10 pm Youth Day – you will be able to pay cards, games, tie blankets for the Cancer Center, spend time with friends, do a Bible Study and enjoy tasty food! Sign-up!

October 22 – 4 pm - midnight High School trip to Lu and Cliff’s home for a costume party (50’s theme) and The Summit! See the invitation for more information about cost and activities. Please sign-up so I can plan food and reservations at The Summit!

October 23 – after late service Middle School and Youth Family trip to the Harvest Farm Corn Maze. Plan to stay for lunch at church (plan to bring a side dish- salad, chops or dessert). Cost is $5 per person; Youth Budget will cover the rest Sign up!

Parents – I really need some more help with the Scrip/Gift Card sales. More information and a meeting will be planned for the future. Marilyn

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A Letter From Preschool

Dear PWC friends, Calling all Heroes and Heroines:

“Seek justice, love, and mercy. Walk humbly with our God.” Micah 6:8

Each day I drive 35-40 minutes to church/school. I have the pleasure to take in the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains and the skylines. Breathtaking. When talking to Preschoolers about our Bible hero, God the Father the Creator, I am amazed at their understanding and simple faith. They have no questions or ask why God does what He does or what Jesus did for us. They simply, clearly, no hesitation, loudly proclaim “BECAUSE HE LOVES US!!” It just doesn’t get any better than that.

Autumn is here. With the changing of a season the Preschool is ready to learn more of this amazing world God created for us. In October, we will be watching for signs of fall, learning about night animals, fire safety and pumpkins with a Pumpkin Patch field trip. Our Bible heroes are: Noah, Moses, Joshua, Gideon and the 3 Men in the fiery furnace.

On another note……October and November is once again budget time. As you prayerfully consider a new budget, think of your Preschool. In 2009, this congregation voted to re-open the Preschool as a MISSION of PWC. Last year the Preschool operated with a small budget of just over $1500. This included the cost of curriculum, classroom supplies, licensing fees, postage, teacher/aide substitutes and playground maintenance. Your Preschool mission also supports the Scholarship Fund which depends on fundraisers such as soup suppers, Lutheran Schools

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Week Potato Bake and outside events such as the Pancakes for Preschool at Applebee’s last year. In house organizations and organizations like Thrivent are also appreciated. If you are a Thrivent member and have Choice dollars to designate, PLEASE prayerfully consider designating them to God’s Promises Preschool. Designating them to PWC does not get them to your Preschool (PS has its own account). You MUST scroll down in the organization link and find “God’s Promises Preschool”.

Thank you Peace With Christ family! I thank God for you.

Jesus is our Super Hero,Renee

Lu theran W omen i n

Mis s ion

October Program: Bible Study “The Choice”Our evening begins with dessert and fellowship at 6:30pm. At 7pm, Julie Ward continues our Bible Study series highlighting

Faithful Women in the Bible with a focus on “The Choice” from Proverbs 9. Kay Rubel has devotions. Hostesses will be Eunice

Nierman & Julie Frank. All ladies of PWC are welcome!

• Mites are mighty! LWML's mite box for World Missions will be in the Narthex on Sunday, October 2nd. Your donations support National and District grant recipients at home and around the globe.

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• October is Mission Month and LWML will be serving up delicious treats to accompany your coffee EVERY Sunday in October. Your free-will offering will support the work of Pastor Tim & Lisa Beckendorf, missionaries with Lutheran Bible Translators in Botswana Africa. Come hungry and give generously!

• LWML Sunday is October 16th so wear your purple! A special service “Come and See” will celebrate God's work through the LWML.

• LWML's Annual Holiday Craft Fair and Soup & Pie Luncheon is only one month away... Friday, November 11th 4-7pm (Crafts Only) and Saturday, November 12th 9am-2pm (All the Crafts + a FULL Bakery) Delicious homemade soup and pie will be served at Saturday's Luncheon 11am-1pm, $6/adults & $3/ child. If you can donate your time or talent to this event, please stop by the LWML board. Sign-ups are posted for craft items, baked goods, pies and soup, kitchen help, cashiering, and set-up. All proceeds support our Concordia students: Claire Hoy, Austin Theriot, Joshua & Benjamin Vanderhyde.

• Did You Know? The LWML is issuing a special invitation to come to Albuquerque, New Mexico, to celebrate 75 years (1942-2017) of God’s blessings. Join us at the 37th Biennium LWML Convention June 22-25, 2017 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. For up-to-date convention information, see the Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly or visit the website at www.lwml.org/2017-convention.

• LWML's Executive Board will meet Monday, October 24th at 6:30pm in the home of Sarah Krueckeberg. All ladies are welcome to attend this business meeting.

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Council Minutes “Minute”

The Council Minutes Minute gives you the opportunity to see potentially important information several weeks before the approval of the actual minutes. Copies of the approved Minutes for Council and Congregation Meetings will be available in the Narthex and on the website beginning in October.

Here are highlights from the September 19, 2016 Council Meeting:

SAVE THE DATES: We are trying a new process will be used for the approval of the 2017 Budget. o October 23, 2016 , the proposed Budget documents will be provided to PWC members for review. o October 30, 2016 at 9:30am , an open discussion will be

held during the Bible Study hour to answer questions. o November 6, 2016 at 1:00pm, Congregational meeting for budget approval and elections.

Treasurer’s report indicated that while giving over all is down slightly for the year, there has been an increase in giving during the last six weeks. It is anticipated that the year-end figures will balance.

The online (automatic) giving system has been set up and will be available for people to sign up beginning on October 1, 2016. Additional information will be provided to PWC Members.

It is anticipated that the new Church website will launch the first of October. The website will also utilize an individual login to access a PWC Member’s only section which will house a PWC Member directory and other PWC business information. Additional details will be provided to PWC Members.

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The Bylaw committee is continuing their revisions and after discussion with Council, it was decided to present the proposed revisions to the Congregation when everything has been reviewed rather than submit a few proposed changes at the November 6 Congregational meeting and additional recommendations in early 2017.

The Council voted to support Pastor Magruder’s proposal regarding Campus Ministry efforts. Pastor will be continuing the discussion with the Elders and providing additional information to the PWC Members.

Dan Krueckeberg presented a report from the sub-committee that has been responsible for providing recommended revisions for the PWC Employee Manual. Council accepted their report and moved to disband the sub-committee. Council will review all the details at the October Council meeting.

Betty Keeney, Rhonda Kaiser and Mari Peterson of the Nomination Committee are actively seeking and talking to PWC members regarding the positions that are up for elections for the 2017 Council and Committee positions.

Respectfully Submitted,

Karen CarlsonCouncil Secretary

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News and Announcements

Morning Doves Bible Study 2016-2017Morning Doves Bible Study invites all members and is taught by Kay Rubel. Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month at 10:00 am. Please contact Kay at 472-9250 if you have questions.

Joy CircleAll ladies are welcome to join us on Thursday, October 6th at 1:00pm in the fellowship hall. Devotions will be led by Nancy Moore and hostesses for the day are Nancy Moore and Shirley Farrier. We will have a Bible study led by Cheryl Harsen.

TAG(Tuesday Afternoon Group)

Tuesday, October 4th at noon. Please bring a favorite dish to share. Bible study will follow at 1:00pm led by Pastor Magruder. Come and enjoy the fellowship!

From the Adopt-A-Seminary Student CommitteeOne of our ministerial candidates graduated April 16 and is now Pastor Kyle C. Winter of the Church at Creston (Lutheran) Kalispell, Montana. He was called by the congregation where he had previously served as vicar.

We now have the opportunity to support two brothers for the first time in the 27 years our congregation has supported ministerial candidates. They are enrolled in Concordia Seminary at St. Louis. Joshua Vanderhyde, now a fourth year student, and his brother, Benjamin Vanderhyde, who entered the seminary this past August.

Benjamin graduated from Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin in May and was married in June. Our Adopt-A Sem Committee voted unanimously to begin support for Benjamin as we also continue to support his brother Joshua thru his final year.

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Family details for both will be posted in the Fellowship Hall as information is received.

Monetary support of our seminarians is supplied by Advent and Lenten contributions authorized by church council in 1989. Contributions at any time of the year may be made in plain envelope marked Adopt-A Sem. We thank our congregation for generous support.

Our committee: Julie Frank, Gladys Hulsebus, Barb Prenzlow, and Norma Thaemert. For the committee, Dave Muth 

New Member ClassThis course is geared toward adults with an interest in learning more about the teachings of the Lutheran Church or desiring membership at Peace with Christ Lutheran Church. It is a multi-week class that will involve Bible study and an examination of the teachings drawn from the Bible as expressed in the Small Catechism. The class will begin meeting on Sunday October 9th in the Fellowship Hall from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. each week. If you know of anyone who would be interested in the course, please contact Pastor Magruder (pwcfcpastor@gmail.com or 226-4721).

Online GivingYou now have the option to give to Peace with Christ

online. Regular giving and special one-time gifts can be made online with a direct payment to the church from your checking account, or you can continue to give by check as you have in the past. Any gifts made online will be reported to the church and will be posted to your annual giving report for your records.

You are encouraged to visit the PWC website (pwchrist-fc.org) and click on the “ONLINE GIVING” tab to see how easy this process is. The first time you visit you will need to click on the “Create Profile” tab where you can set up your account. If you

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have questions or problems, Marcy is well versed in this process and will be happy to assist you.

The service we are using, Vanco Payment Solutions, is endorsed by Thrivent and is utilized by more than 20,000 faith-based organizations. They have been operating for nearly 20 years and they utilize advanced technology and follow stringent guidelines to protect your information.

Living a Generous LifeChrist died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. If you

believe this gospel, if you stand upon it, and cling to it, you are saved. Trust in this is the dividing line. It defines, either positively or negatively, all men. It separates and divides Cain from Abel, Job from his so-called friends, Abraham from Abimelech, Isaac from Ishmael, Jacob from Esau, David from Saul, Daniel from Belshazzar, Joseph from Herod, Lazarus from the rich man, and the tax collector from the Pharisee. What defines men is not whether they are good or bad, but whether or not they believe in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins.

The problem with man is his heart. Our hearts are fallen and predisposed to think that we can impress God. We think that if we do all the right things God will rewards us, and we will escape evil. We think that God will be impressed with our gifts, that our prosperity and goodness is evidence that God loves us or that it should motivate God to love us.

But we know better because God has blessed us with the faith of Abel, Job, and Abraham. We know that God's grace in Christ saves us, not our works.

We know that God is not impressed with our giving. He is not impressed when we give him that which is already his. God doesn’t benefit from our giving and He doesn’t need it. But our neighbor does need it. And God delights in us growing more and

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more like Him. He blesses us, and He invites us to bless one another with our giving: so that the Gospel may be proclaimed, so that the poor may be fed, so that all God's work through the Church may be done.

So consider God's priorities in comparison to your own. And be honest. Reevaluate where you are and where God has called you to be. Look into your own bank statement. Would any accountant think that the Church was your priority? He would see a spreadsheet filled with where your money actually goes: into house and clothing and cars, into eating out and beauty supplies and entertainment. But would he find great percentages going to the church? Figure up the percentage. Put it in relation to the proportion of your income. What percentage of your income do you give for the mission of the church: the preaching and teaching, the baptizing and communing, the help for the weak and poor brothers of Christ? Is it even enough for a deduction when you file your income taxes? The widow gave all she had and thought nothing of it. She was glad to do it. The rich man gave what to him was meaningless, trifle amount and desired a plaque in his honor. Why is it that the less we give the prouder we are and the more credit we expect?

All your works, even your monetary gifts, done in faith please God now for Christ's sake. No matter how great or small, frequent or infrequent. They are all washed and cleansed by grace through faith on account of Christ. Whatever you do from faith in God pleases him for the sake of the Son. So reevaluate your generosity in the light of the grace of Christ. Freely you have received, freely give.

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ChristLifeChristLife serves those in college and their 20s, providing opportunities for study and fellowship with other Christian young adults in the area. On October 1st, join ChristLife students for dinner and game night at the Buchholz’s! For more information, or to RSVP for dinner, please contact Hannah.

Theology on Tap back by popular demand!“real topics…real beer….real engaging”

Join us for fellowship, foam, and an engaging Lutheran guest speaker on the first Tuesday of each month (Sept-Feb). Grimm Brothers Brewhouse (623 Denver Ave. Loveland) at 7PM. Bring a friend!

This and That…..

Bible studies have begun, (TAG, Joy Circle, Morning Doves, etc.)The Sunday bulletins will keep you up to date for any changes.

The library is in the sunshine hall. You may check out a book or music CD. The checkout sheet is on the counter next to monthly newspapers, assorted Lutheran magazines and Lutheran Witness. The news or magazines including the Lutheran Witness do not have to be checked out; you can keep them! FYI, if you enjoy reading the Lutheran Witness the church office sends a bulk subscription for members in December call the church office for more details.

Donations for St. John’s Food and Clothing Bank can be dropped off directly to St. John’s if you miss the delivery dates set by our church coordinators. In order for the sunshine hall to keep a “presentable” appearance, please only bring items the week before the delivery dates. Thank You!

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Andrew & Cheryl Kudick October 5Vern & Char Carlson October 9, 1949Josh & Darci Johnson October 11, 2003Mark & Kirsten Olsen October 19, 1996Michael & Lewanda Fields October 23, 1976Jerry & Barb Holder October 25, 1969Wes & Eunice Nierman October 28, 1961

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Paul Rubel October 4John Jesser October 5Fran Watson October 5Ken Keeney October 6Lisa Bernhardt October 8Claude France October 8Jill Jesser October 8Rick Lane October 11Mackenzie Cheuvront October 15Mark Olsen October 15Stacie Yeldell October 16Rhonda Carmichael October 18Carolyn Barnett October 20Karen Groves October 20Nicole Smith October 20Elenore Lund October 23Jerry Buchleiter October 24Ashley Chernak October 24Dana Spanjer October 28Bridger Boehnke October 30Ashley Fischer October 31Molly Krueckeberg October 31Scott Yeldell October 31

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