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
December 21, 2008
Fourth Sunday in Advent

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:

“Sent to Save!” Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. James
Kalthoff. “Now is the favorable time...now is the
day of salvation.” Those words of St. Paul, written
to Christians more than 1900 years ago, are true for
us, as well. (Galatians 4:4-5) Listen to The Lutheran
Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at 6:00
a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m.
LUTHERAN TALK RADIO: You can listen to Issues, Etc.
on-demand. Issues, Etc. is produced by Lutheran Public Radio and
hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. Listen to what you want when
you want to at: www.issuesetc.org

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Commemoration with biography
Katharina von Bora Luther, renew of the church (1499-
1552)
Katharina von Bora was placed in a convent when still a
child and became a nun in 1515. In April 1523 she and eight
other nuns were rescued from the convent and brought to
Wittenberg. There Martin Luther helped return some to
their former homes and placed the rest in good families.
Katharina and Martin were married on June 13, 1525. Their
marriage was a happy one and blessed with six children.
Katharina skillfully managed the Luther household. She
was so influential that Luther took to calling her “my lord
Katie”. After Luther’s death in 1546, Katharina remained in
Wittenberg but lived much of the time in poverty. She
died in an accident while traveling with her children to
Torgau in order to escape the plague.
LWML Regular Meeting: Due to last Sunday’s inclement weather, the
LWML Christmas party was postponed. Announcements will be
made on the new date and time. We hope to see you there!
LWML Executive Board: There will be no Executive Board meeting
in December. The next meeting will be Sunday, January 4, at
10:30a at PWC. This will be a joint meeting of all 2008 and 2009
Executive Board members (exiting, new and current). All ladies
are welcome!

CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Christmas Eve: 4:00pm & 7:00pm

(non-communion)
10:00pm (communion)
Christmas Day: 9:00am (communion)

2 & 3 year old Sunday School Class will be

taking a break from classes on December 28
and January 4 - See you on the 11th! Marilyn

Altar Guild – There is an Altar Guild meeting scheduled for

Sat., Jan. 10 at 10am at PWC, all returning members and
anyone interested in serving on the Altar Guild, please plan
to be there . Marilyn 391-4946
ADOPT A SEMINARIAN REPORT: Advent offerings have been
designated to support Stephen Heimer who is enrolled at Concordia
University. Stephen is the son of Dr. Karl Heimer from Ysleta, El
Paso. Please use offering envelopes for Advent or mark a plain enve-
lope for your contributions. Thank you for supporting this ministry
with your prayers and generous gifts.

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GIRLS NIGHT OUT
LADIES OF ALL AGES MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WHERE: PEACE WITH CHRIST
WHEN: SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
TIME: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
(TO VOLUNTEER AND HELP PLAN, PLEASE CONTACT
DEACONESS CLAIRE, 226-4721)

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CHANCEL REMODEL
The Chancel remodel was approved at the November Congre-
gational meeting. This remodel will be completed by mone-
tary donations and working participation of members. We are
asking you to prayerfully consider making a donation to the
remodel. In addition, there are restricted Memorial funds at
Peace With Christ that have not been designated for a specific
use. If you would like to designate a Memorial fund to go to-
wards the chancel remodel please contact Ray Kaiser at 227-
3570.
Please make your tax deductible donations to: Peace With
Christ, memo: Chancel Remodel

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We really enjoyed ourselves at the Fall Craft Fair. My husband
passed away Nov. 11 and I wanted you to know that he really en-
joyed himself and the friendly way we were treated. By the way, he
was using a walker & I came back three times. This may help you
remember who we were! I thought you might enjoy this
wreath. It was made and came from Wisconsin on Nov. 19.
Thank you for your kindness and your special thoughtful-
ness. Mary Tate-Romero
 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Interested in working with the Youth? - We are in need of substitute
Sunday School teachers to help with the Senior High Class. They are
currently studying the Augsberg Confession. Please talk with
MacKenzie Stine or Marilyn if you would be able to help out once a
month. Thank You.
Scrip Fundraiser - We have many cards for immediate purchase.
Stop by the Youth Table and see what is available. Thank you for
supporting the Youth!
Youth and families - please sign up to help with Youth Sunday
(always the third Sunday) for January 18. Sign-up is on the bulletin
board.
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In Our Prayers: We remember -

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from surgery: Doug

Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson), Pastor Caspersen, Warren Wergin, Cleve
Moore, Kevin Rodenbeck, Alice Boehnke, Barb Holder, Marilynn Hudson,
Genevive Inscho, Dale Heermann, Isa Orozco-Peterson

Those who are not able to attend church: Marie Rubel, Margaret
Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Mary Anderson, Viola Monahan, Arline Young, June
Schwarck

For the college students and their travels home for the Christmas
Season.

For the poor and homeless

Our Nation and the economy

Pastors and Deaconesses in isolated places

Pray for leaders in our church, including Synodical President, Ge-

rald Kieschnick & Rocky Mtn. District President, Randy Golter.

Christians in Africa, the Seminary in Petoria and Bishop Tswaedi.

 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Worship Services 8:00 am &

Today (Non-Communion) 10:45 am
December 21 Education Hour 9:30 am

Monday M ‘ M’s 7:00 pm

December 22

Tuesday
December 23

Wednesday Christmas Eve Services 4:00 pm &

December 24 (Non-Communion) 7:00 pm
Christmas Eve Service 10:00 pm
(Communion)

Thursday Christmas Day 9:00 am

December 25 Service
(Communion)

Friday
December 26

Saturday
December 27

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

December 28 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
 THOSE SERVING TODAY

December 21 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Dick and Jeannine Darcie Votipka
Salisbury
Guest Book: Dorothy Shanklin
Reader: Leah Bauder
Ushers: Roger Gunlikson Pete Shanklin
Karen Carlson Paul Rubel
Troy Bauder Charlie Spillman
Nancy Spillman
Nursery: Natalie Boehnke
Acolytes: Krissy Petago Wyatt Allerheiligen
Crucifer:
Audio Support: Pete Fagan
Organist: Ann Caspersen
Soloist: Megan Foster
Accompanist: Leah Bauder
Youth Director: MacKenzie Stine
Flute: Lori Carillo
Elder of the Month: Ray Kaiser

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

December 28 8:00 am 10:45 am

Greeters: Marcie Walter Donna France
Guest Book: Dorothy Shanklin
Reader: Tom Lasich Michael Rohlfs
Ushers: Dick Salisbury Claude France
Karen Carlson Gene Frank
Howard Walter Julie Frank

Nursery: Darci Johnson

Acolytes: Katie Petago Leah Bauder
Crucifer: Brianna Lacey
Audio Support: Dave Nierman
Organist:
Pianist: Julie Ward
Elder of the Month: Ray Kaiser
 Prayer and Study

Date: December 21– December 27

Luther Quote: “Wherever the grace of God and the forgiveness

of sins achieved through Jesus Christ are preached, there the
Gospel is truly being preached.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 20; Isaiah 37-39

Monday: Psalm 21; Isaiah 40-42
Tuesday: Psalm 22; Isaiah 43-45
Wednesday: Psalm 23; Isaiah 46-48
Thursday: Psalm 24; Isaiah 49-51
Friday: Psalm 25; Isaiah 52-54
Saturday: Psalm 26; Isaiah 55-57

Jewish Mission Work – Dec. 16-31

There are approximately 5.2 million Jewish people in the United States.
In 1973, the LCMS passed a resolution calling on the church body to
begin to study ways and means for helping congregations to witness to
the Jewish people.
Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For God to raise up more volunteers to work with AOHE on

a regular basis and/or at one-time outreach events in big cities. Volun-
teers form a critical part of AOHE’s mission force.

Monday: For the outreach events in urban centers to strengthen the

faith of volunteers who step out to share Jesus’ with strangers. Pray also
that those who hear the Gospel from these volunteers and the materials
that they distribute would consider the claims of Bible.

Tuesday: With thanksgiving for all of the Jewish people who have
come to a believing relationship with Christ through AOHE and other
ministries, and who now testify in His name to their fellow Jews.

Wednesday: That the Holy Spirit would open the hearts and minds of
Jewish people around the world to see that the Messiah, Jesus Christ,
has already come, and invites them into communion with God the Fa-
ther through Him.

Thursday: That Christians around the world would bear loving wit-
ness to Jewish people as they celebrate Christmas, and would be able to
graciously but confidently point to Jesus Christ as the true Messiah.

Friday: For Lutherans in Jewish Evangelism (LIJE), another mission

society that focuses in reaching out to Jewish people.

Saturday: For the St. Louis staff of LIJE, including Executive Direc-
tor Rev. Kevin Parviz, as they strive to share the truth with the Jewish
people of St. Louis.

www.lcmsworldmission
 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
4TH SUNDAY IN ADVENT
FORMULA OF CONCORD, EPITOME
ARTICLE VIII: THE PERSON OF CHRIST
The divine and human natures in Christ are personally united. So
there are not two Christs, one the Son of God and the other the
Son of Man. But one and the same person is the Son of God and
Son of Man (Luke 1:35; Romans 9:5).

The divine and human natures are not mingled into one sub-
stance,
nor is one changed into the other. Each keeps its own essential
properties, which can never become the properties of the other
nature.

The properties of the divine nature are these: to be almighty,

eternal, infinite, and to be everywhere present, to know
everything, and so on. These never become properties of the
human nature.

The properties of the human nature are to be a bodily creature,

to be flesh and blood, to be finite and physically limited, to
suffer, to die, to ascend and descend, to move from one place to
another, to suffer hunger, thirst, cold, and the like. These
never become properties of the divine nature.

The two natures are united in one person. This union is not the
kind of joining together and connection that prevents either
nature from having anything in common with the other person-
ally.
It is not like when two boards are glued together, where neither
gives anything to the other or takes anything from the other.
But here is described the highest communion that God truly has
with the man. (paragraphs 5-9)

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copyright

2005 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All rights reserved. To pur-
 December 14 ATTENDANCE AND OFFERINGS

Worship Attendance: Total

106(8:00 am) 91(10:45 am) 197

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: 43 Sunday School: 30

Total Regular Offerings: $7,062.22

Needed weekly to meet budget: $8,290.24

Children’s Christmas (Advent) Service

Attendance: 140
Offerings: $484.00

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 61:10-62;3 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: Galatians 4:4-7 afternoon.
Gospel: John 1:1-14 Broadcast articles are due
January 18