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Pastor Patricks Pen ..Page 3

Catechism Connection. Page 5Congregational Forum...Page 6Stewardship.. Page 7Missions & Ministry... . Page 8Lutheran Women Missionary League ..Page 9TAG. Page 10LWML Craft Fair .. Page 11Preschool. ..Page 11Youth News .. Page 12Todays Uncertain Economy & the Role of Stewardship Page 17RMD Faithful: Social or Divine? Page 18Financial Update . . Page 22

Anniversaries .. . Page 22Birthdays. . Page 23

News for Gods people at Peace With Christ Lutheran ChurchAugust 2008


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PEACE WITH CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH

1412 West Swallow Road Pastor: Ralph Patrick

Fort Collins, CO 80526 Deaconess: Claire RuefferPhone: (970) 226-4721 Ministers: All MembersFax: (970) 204-1570 Preschool Director/Teacher: Cathy ToomeyEmail:[email protected] Editor: Marcy PetagoOn the web:www.pwchrist-fc.org Youth Coordinator: Marilyn LasichPrayer Chain: 229-1459 Prayer Chain Coordinator: Cheryl Harsen

Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600 AM), at 9:00 AM Sundays

Church Elders:Paul Rubel, Head Elder... ....472-9250Ray Kaiser, Worship Elder......223-0987Dan Krueckeberg, Staff Elder... 482-9545Dale Heermann, Elder..226-1403Michael Rohlfs, Elder......482-2663Tom Lasich, Elder........568-3701

Church Council:President, Ryan BehmVice President, Chad HamiltonSecretary, Ernestine MunseyTreasurer, Larry SiegfriedEducation Chairman, Eric PetagoEvangelism Chairman,Fellowship Co-Chairman, Kerri Fagan/Linda SiegfriedYouth Ministry Chairman, Connie JesserMissions & Ministry Chairman, Jerry BuchleiterHead Trustee, Fred KroppHands in Harmony Chairman, Sharon Wiesner

Preschool Chairman,

Next months articles are due Sunday, August 17!

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FLOWERS FOR THE ALTARFLOWERS FOR THE ALTARFLOWERS FOR THE ALTARFLOWERS FOR THE ALTAR

Members are invited to sign up to place flowers on our altarfor special occasions: in memory or honor of a loved one ora special event. Please sign up on the flower chart locatedin the Sunshine Hall and see posted guidelines for flowers.


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Pastor Patricks PenPastor Patricks PenPastor Patricks PenPastor Patricks Pen

Truly you are the Son of God. Matt. 14:33

Dear Children of God,

This morning as I prepared to write this article I was re-

viewing the schedule for confirmation classes. Yes, its hard to

believe but it is THAT TIME again! I was reminded of two re-

peating phrases in the catechism, namely;

What Does This Mean? and This is Most CertainlyTrue.

Most of us learned to give a definition of the Christian Faith in

response to that first question. For example, in the second article

of the Apostles Creed we confess, I believe that Jesus Christ,

true God, begotten of the Father from eternity and also true man,

born of the virgin Mary, is my Lord. This confession is based

on Scriptures like Matt. 14:33 quoted above, which clearly con-

vey the eternal truth that Jesus is both God and man. We then

conclude by unequivocally confessing this truth in the statement

This Is Most Certainly True. But that which holds such greatmeaning and assures us of truth is of little or no importance to

many people today.

Im referring not simply to those who werent raised Lu-

theran, or who didnt study the catechism. Rather, Im talking

about Christian, non-Christian and even those raised Lutheran.

It seems as if many have bought into the post-modern view of life,

where truth is irrelevant and ever changing and meaning is de-

termined solely by what one desires. Many people dont believe

in truth, or see any significance in it. What matters to many is

what people think, or feel or believe to be truewhether it really

is or not. For example, if a person believes in Jesus, thats fine.But if someone else believes that Buddha is just as legitimate as

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a means of making it through life, thats OK too. While beingkind, considerate, and compassionate of others, as Christians

we should never compromise on the truth. This is not our

opinion, it is the word of God. Jesus plainly said, I am the

way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except

through me. And Scripture reveals Jesus not to be a good

man, or a holy guy who can help us along lifes path, but

rather THE SON OF GOD.

Similar to this is the idea that something has meaning only

if it has meaning TO ME. In todays world the catechism

question What does this mean? has been amended to read

What does this mean TO ME? Again, this is not only unbe-lievers, but believers alike who fall into this way of thinking.

Christians demand churches and pastors that are relevant and

meaningful, regardless of whether the message coming from

them is true and in accord with Gods Word. Using the exam-

ple of the miracle of Jesus Stilling the Storm from which this

articles theme verse is taken, we are quick to make applica-

tion to the storms of life that have tossed us about, but perhaps

much slower to see that the purpose of this miracle was not

merely to comfort us in our daily afflictions and lifes many

difficulties, but to convey the clear message that JESUS IS

THE SON OF GOD, and as such He has authority over na-ture itself.

No matter what we, or anyone else thinks, this is the truth.

And it has value and meaning, both temporally and eternally.

We come to a knowledge of this truth not on our own, or by

means of lifes experiences, but through Gods Word and His

means of Grace, which are the sacraments. May the Holy

Spirit lead us into the truth of Jesus Christ, and by knowing

the truth may we be set free.

Peace,

Pastor

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Catechism Connection

Who is Jesus Christ? He is true God and True Man.

How do you know that Jesus is true God?

He has divine names. John 20:28

He possesses divine attributes. John 1:1-2; Heb. 13:8;

John 21:17; Matt. 28:20.

He does divine works. Matt. 9:6; John 5:27.

He receives divine honor and glory. Heb. 1:6

How do you know that Jesus is true Man?

The Scriptures call him man. 1 Tim. 2:5

He has a human body and soul. Luke 24:39

He performs human functions and has human emo-

tions. Matt. 4:2; John 11:35

Why was it necessary for the savior to be both God and man? To

fulfill the law on behalf of man and take mans place in suffering

Gods wrath for sin, while at the same time being able to fully atone

for that sin. Romans 5:19; Col. 1:22.

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Family Education Night

Beginning September 10th we will again be offering

FAMILY EDUCATION NIGHT. This is a wonder-

ful opportunity for Christians of all ages to be

F.E.D. on Gods Word. As in the past, we will serve

dinner at 5:15. But there will be a few changes with

the structure. We hope to follow-up on the VBS

success and have crafts, songs, and maybe even

games in addition to the lessons. The evening will

close with a short service at 7:00. Please prayer-

fully consider making this a priority in your fam-

ilys weekly schedule.


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Congregational Forum/Ice CreamSocial

Please join us for an Ice Cram social

and Forum on August 10 at 1:30pm.

We will be serving home made ice

cream and cake in the COOL, COOL

Fellowship Hall. We will have a presentation on the results

of the Cottage meetings and give you an opportunity to dis-

cuss the comments. We will also solicit ideas for next sum-mers outdoor worship service and annual picnic. New

members and young families.please come and meet Dea-

coness Claire. This is a good way to get your kids ready for

Sunday School next fall. Babysitting will be provided.

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Confirmation Meeting

There will be a short meeting on WEDNESDAY,August 27

that 6:00 p.m. for all children in

grades 5-8 and their parents. We will be goingover the schedule for the upcoming year and an-swering any questions you may have.

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For further information or for assistance in establishing a gift, con-

tact Ryan M. Behm, Financial Representative, 266-1700


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continued from pageMISSIONS AND MINISTRY NEWS

Orphan Grain Train is Coming!

Sunday, August 24th at noon, will be our 5th annualOrphan Grain Train Fish Feed. Sign-up in the Narthex byAugust 10th (so they can plan for the food amounts), and

plan to come eat and hear about all the exciting work beingdone. A freewill offering to help support their work will betaken, checks to be made out to Orphan Grain Train.

Orphan Grain Train is celebrating 15 years of service. It isa recognized service organization of the LCMS, built on anetwork of volunteers. Orphan Grain Trains 18 regionaldivisions stretching coast to coast collect, pack and shipmore than 150 semi-loads of donated clothing, reliefsupplies and humanitarian aid each year and raise funds to

pay shipping costs.

Peace With Christ is in the Colorado West Division

(CWD) of OGT, which is headquartered in Arvada, CO.CWD activities include collecting and shipping aid toYsleta Lutheran Mission in El Paso; shipping organs and

pianos to the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina;assisting financially with shipments to the Gulf Coast,Kyrgyzstan and Ecuador, and adopting students in India.For the Aids Orphans Education Trust (AOET) in Uganda,CWD contributed crisis kits and birthing kits, purchasedthe 40 foot shipping container and paid the shipping coststotaling $9,000. the shipping container will stay in Uganda

to serve as secure storage of AOET.

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LUTHERAN WOMEN

IN MISSION

Mite Box Reminder: The LWML Mite Box for WorldMissions will be in the narthex the first Sunday ofthe month for your convenience. Thank you foryour donations!

LWML Executive Board Meeting: The next LWMLExecutive Board meeting will be held Sunday,

August 24 (please note change), at 10:30a, atPWC. All ladies are welcome!

LWML Regular Meeting Schedule: There will beno regular LWML meeting in August. Our nextmeeting is scheduled forMonday, September 8,at 7:00p. We look forward to seeing you then!

Northern Zone LWML Fall Rally: Taiwan Treas-ures will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church inFort Collins on Saturday, September 20, 2008.Speakers for this program are Jim and SueFound. So mark your calendars, then watch theLWML Bulletin Board, Greensheet and Broadcastfor more information. We look forward to seeingyou there!


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TUESDAY AFTERNOON GROUP

All older adults are welcome to attend the various ac-

tivities and Bible studies of this Older Adult Ministry

Group. Our meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdaysof the month. During the summer months we will only

meet on the 1st Tuesday. Come and enjoy the fellow-ship.

Tuesday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m.

We will visit the newly opened Timberlane Farm Mu-

seum at 2306 East First Street in Loveland and tourhistoric buildings and catch a glimpse of the regionsagricultural past. After the tour we will go out for

lunch. Meet at the church at 9:30 a.m. to carpoolthere. Please sign up for this activity.

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We will hear a presentation on the 24th, telling of all the

things that are happening, and how we can support theirefforts. Checks need to be made out to Orphan GrainTrain, and a receipt is available for you.

Thank you to those who give support with cash gifts, in-kind donations, and volunteer time--responding to the op-

portunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those theymay never meet until Heaven--but can help today throughOrphan Grain Train.

John 14:18 I will not leave you as orphans, I will cometo you


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LWMLs Craft Fair and Soup LuncheonIs Saturday, November 8th, 2008

Less than 4 months away!If you are a crafter, knitter, seamstress,

woodworker, jewelry maker, artist or baker. . .wewould love your fresh ideas AND DONATIONS!

Please contact Connie Jesser 484-4393 or

Colleen Rohlfs 482-2663

Kays Angels continues to meet most Tuesdays2:30-4:30 pm throughout the summer and

workshops for 2 new projects will be advertised in

August.

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Preschool Registration

2008-2009 school year is open to all.

For Peace With Christ members tuition is $110.00 a monthfor the MWF classes for four year olds. For non memberstuition is $130.00 a month.For Peace With Christ members tuition is $90.00 a monthfor the TU-TH class for three year olds. For non memberstuition is $110.00 a month.Brochures and registration forms can be found in thechurch office or contact Cathy Toomey at 226-4721 if youhave any questions. Please let your friends, family, and

neighbors know about the wonderful mission of ourpreschool.

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YOUTH NEWS

To the Youth Members,I am very humbled to be able to work with you in a longterm manner. I hope and pray that I will be able to guide

the development of this program. I would like to involveyou in the planning of activities. Be thinking of what youwould like to study in Bible class this coming year andwhat activities you would enjoy. I do value your ideas andsuggestions. In August, there are two important meetings.

For Confirmation Age (6th-8th grade): Saturday,August 23rd, 10:00am at PWC. This is the annual kick-off for the school year. Plan at attend. We will begin

planning the fall Bible Studies and activities.

For Senior High: Sunday, August 24th, 6:00pm atPWC. At this important meeting we will begin to planthe calendar for the school year, discuss activities,servant events, Bible Study topics and the structure ofthe Youth planning committee. Please plan to attend. Iam excited to be able to continue to be a part of theyouth group and to work with you.

Have a safe & blessed summer-see you at church!In Christ,

Marilyn

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WATER WORLD: Thursday, August14th. We will preorder the tickets and weneed a minimum of 15 people going. Thecost is $18.95, tube rental is $6.00. Bringa towel, change of clothes, lunch,sunscreen, water shoes and extra cash.Meet a PWC at 8:00am. Plan to get wetand have some fun! SIGN-UP soon!Parents are welcome and NEEDED asdrivers!

****Due to unexpected schedule changes - I have had to

change the date for the Camp-out.

CAMP-OUT: August 15-17 at the Thaemerts. We will meet atPWC at 4:00pm to head to Thaemerts to set up camp and get dinnerready. Plan to bring a Bible, notepad, pencil, pillow, sleeping bag,changes of clothing, extra shoes, toiletries, work gloves, water bottle,bug spray, sunscreen, backpack, and other items needed for camping.There will be Bible Study, hiking, a mini servant event, fellowshipand fun. It will be awesome! We will attend late service on Sundaymorning. Sign-up so we can plan tents and food!

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Good Shepherd Home Ice Cream SocialGood Shepherd Home Ice Cream SocialGood Shepherd Home Ice Cream SocialGood Shepherd Home Ice Cream Social

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy fellow-Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy fellow-Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy fellow-Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy fellow-

ship and ice cream with the Good Shepherdship and ice cream with the Good Shepherdship and ice cream with the Good Shepherdship and ice cream with the Good Shepherd

Home residents. The social starts at 6:30pm onHome residents. The social starts at 6:30pm onHome residents. The social starts at 6:30pm onHome residents. The social starts at 6:30pm on

Monday, August 11. If you have any questionsMonday, August 11. If you have any questionsMonday, August 11. If you have any questionsMonday, August 11. If you have any questions

please call Barb Prenzlow at 484please call Barb Prenzlow at 484please call Barb Prenzlow at 484please call Barb Prenzlow at 484-

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WANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOLWANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOLWANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOLWANTED: SUNDAY SCHOOL

TEACHERSTEACHERSTEACHERSTEACHERS

Have you considered serving as a SundaySchool Teacher? It is a wonderful way notonly to teach Gods children, but to learnyourself. If you would like to do so,please contact Amy Hoy, at 484-9252 [email protected]; or you can call thechurch office. There will be an initialmeeting of Sunday School Teachers onWednesday, August 13th at 6:00pm.


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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

A big THANK YOU to everyone

who helped make this years Vaca-

tion Bible School a huge success.

We had a week full of learning

about Jesus love, singing fun new

songs, eating delicious snacks, play-

ing games, and making new friends. With the help of 51

total workers we reached out to an average of 50 chil-

dren per day. The week ended with a presentation by

Harry Krueckeberg on the LCMS Mission: Southern

Africa and a fun picnic. The children ended the week

knowing that Jesus loves them, cares for them and will

always be with them.

There were 54 children in attendance during the

week - we had 54 people helping with decorating,

registration, teaching, crafts, snacks, games, music,

missions, paperwork, grilling, cleaning and tear

down. Everyone was awesome! Thank you all. $600.00 was collected for the Mission: Southern

Africa. Thanks to Harry Krueckeberg for his pres-

entations.

VBS Follow-up: We will have a meeting Tuesday, Au-

gust 12th at 7:00pm to discuss this years VBS and hear

suggestions for next year. Staff members watch for an

evaluation in your boxes. Bring those to the meeting or

return them to my box #131 or my mailbox in the office.Please plan to attend.


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Dear Peace With Christ Families,

I am humbled by the overwhelming support you haveshown me by hiring me to continue as the Youth Co-ordinator. As most of you know, I truly love workingwith the youth and will do my best with the Lordshelp to fulfill my position. I take the responsibility ofworking with our younger brothers and sisters inChrist seriously. Please pray for me as I work to bringthe love of Christ and His Word to the youth. Also,pray for the youth members and the program. Thankyou for the opportunity to serve God through this

work.

Your Friend In Christ,Marilyn Lasich

VOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERSVOLUNTEERS

A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make thisVacation Bible School a huge success. Volunteersranged from age 10 to age 70+. Volunteers have alsobeen helping in identifying and fixing problems associ-ated with the lightning strike. Other volunteers havebeen helping with the Columbarium site preparation.Speaking of volunteers, we need more people to vol-unteer their services for Hands in Harmony duties.People are needed to greet, make coffee, usher, read,work in the nursery, etc. Please volunteer your ser-vices when your Hands in Harmony Team Captain

phones you. Give them the courtesy of a return phonecall when they leave a message.

Paul Rubel, Head Elder


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Todays Uncertain Economy and the Role of Stewardship

Commentary by Allen HelmsReporter- Newspaper of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod

I just filled my cars gas tank at the price of $3.82 per gallon.By the time you read this, that price may seem like one from thegood old days for where you may be.

Who knows how much higher the price of gas per gallon orbarrel might go? What about the high number of home mortgagedefaults and related foreclosure proceedings? And now we hearthat food prices are likely to increase because of flood-ruinedcrops.

Where will it end? When will we get back to normal? Andwhats normal for a dynamic economy anyway?

Higher prices will more than likely have an impact on whatchurchgoers place in offering plates.

So what should we be doing and saying to assist others withfinancial stewardship during these uncertain times?

Difficulties often present prime opportunities for teaching lifelessons. It is no different with todays economy and stewardship.

Yes, stewardship still matters in todays uncertain economy.This is an opportune time to search the Scriptures with your

members, and to discuss, teach, and preach about what it means

to be a steward while living with the resources we have beengiven.

Rev. Wayne Knolhoff, director of stewardship with LCMSDistrict and Congregational Services - Stewardship Ministry, saysrepeatedly that any teaching on the subject of stewardship muststart with the steward and the fact that we are justified by God onaccount of Christs work, by grace, through faith.

As family and church budgets take up more of our discussionsin the months ahead, I encourage you to begin those times ofwrestling by reminding yourself that you are Gods steward byHis grace.

Everything belongs to God and we are to responsibly managethose blessings of His that He has entrusted to us.


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RMD Faithful: Social or Divine?

Why Not Just Join?

If we like the menu and food at a restaurant, we eat there. If we likethe prices and selection at particular grocery store, we buy our foodthere. If we find a favorite mall, we do much of our shopping there.We are used to choosing where we spend our money and time. Whynot do the same with churches?

It is not uncommon to find some people who flitter about from onechurch to another in their lifetimes. For a while they may prefer thepastor at one congregation, but then they get tired of him and go

someplace else. Likewise, they might like the activities and the peo-ple at a church, but then a disagreement of falling out occurs, andthey leave that church for someplace else. Church membership isonly as consistent as a persons feelings and relationships at the mo-ment.

A Different Kind of Membership

There is, however, another way of looking at church membership, away which has staying power. It is not ultimately concerned whetherthe pastor is friendly or inspirational, but whether he is telling the

truth about God. It is not concerned whether the members are outgo-ing or whether the church has enough social activities, but whetherthe church stands fast upon the Word of God.

If you select a church based on human qualities of the pastor or peo-ple you are making a selection which is bound to change as easily asthe pastor or people themselves change - like shifting sands in theprevailing winds. That is why we want to direct your attention to theWord of God as it is preached and taught and not on personalities andcreature comforts. As 1Peter1l:24-25 states: For all men are likegrass and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass with-

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In John 8:31-32, we read that Jesus said to those who believed

Him, If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. Andyou shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. We areconcerned about abiding in Christs Word of truth as His disciples.There is nothing wishy-washy or willy-nilly about abiding asChrists disciple. Becoming a member of this congregation issomething more than joining and quitting in a easy-come-easy-goway.

Many churches today want to emphasize that they are friendly.Many want to emphasize how many programs for fun, fellowship,and convenience they may offer. But how many claim to have the

truth? Friendliness, convenience, and social interaction are all nicethings, but they are not what will help you stand before the Al-mighty Lord God.

Our concern is not in arguing over that claim, but in proclaimingLaw and Gospel faithfully, The Law exposes our need for the Gos-pel of Jesus Christ. It shows that we need forgiveness. The Gospelis not for people who think that they are basically good The Gos-pel is for the broken-hearted sinners who need life which Jesusgives through His gifts.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?

Some years age, there was a t.v. program where a group of threechallengers tried to fool a panel of four jurors. Each of the contest-ants to decide who was really who he said he was. At the end of thesession the moderator would say, Will the real Aletheia Jeffersonplease stand up?

Today, all Chrisitan churches teach people to believe in Jesus.But not all preach the same Jesus. Some preach a Jesus who saysthat the Lords Supper is just a symbolic ritual for remembering

Him, while other churches proclaim a Jesus who says that theLords Supper is His true body and blood given for the remission


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of sins. Some preach a Jesus who says that babies should be baptized

while others teach that babies should not be baptized because theycant believe. Some preach a Jesus who says its o.k. for women tobe pastors while others preach a Jesus who says that the Bible isagainst the ordination of women. With the real Jesus please standup? There are many churches preaching many different Jesuses.But what is the truth? Matthew 28 records Jesus as saying, Teachthem to observe all things that I have commanded you. Likewise, theBible warns against those who preach false Christs and those whoproclaim a different Gospel.

Would you vote for a politician who supports ecological concerns to

one group but then turns around and is sympathetic to heavy indus-trialization of forest lands? Would you trust an elected official whosays to wealthy businessmen that he favors tax loopholes for thembut to the poor he says we need to tax the rich people more heavily?We dont appreciate two-faced politicians. But then why do we tol-erate it with regard to spiritual matters? Many churches and campusministries give the appearance of being loving and open to every-thing and everybody. But when churches try to stand for everything,they end up standing for nothing at all.

There is no such thing as generic Christianity. If you are going to

believe in Jesus, you must believe in Him as He proclaims Himself.In other words, you must understand and take a stand on the specif-ics of Holy Baptism, The Lords Supper, and the Word of God in theway He gives it. To do anything less is a foolhardy denial of theGospel. Join a congregation which is gathered around the true Gos-pel of Jesus Christ and all that He has taught, a congregation whichyou will not just flitter away from if the pastor is boring or the peo-ple are cold. When you find such a church centered on forgivenessrather than commandments, even wild horses wont be able to keepyou away from the joy and peace which are proclaimed in Christ!



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Which Church is Right?

People will argue fiercely about which is the best car, beer, or politicalparty. But when it comes to churches, one is supposed to be as good (orbad!) as another. It may be that cars, beers, and political parties reallydo matter more than churches - or else they have done a better job ofconvincing their listeners. But lets face a few simple facts aboutchurches and their differences.

1. Differences among the churches are real and important. They con-sist of something more than the trifles about what the pastor wears,customs, or whether the Lords Prayer is said this way or that. They

deal with the actual basics of the Bible.2. The main differences are not too complicated for the average per-

son to understand. True, there are sections of Scripture that are dif-ficult to understand (see John 6:60-69 & 2 Peter 3:15-18). But thebasic teachings abut life in Christ are clearly laid out in Scripture.

3. Christ wants us to recognize the differences in doctrine and to re-main faithful to the truth. The following Bible passages illustratethis: (Romans 16:17-18) I urge you, brothers, to watch out forthose who cause divisions and put obstacles in your way that arenot serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talkand flattery they deceive the minds of nave people. (1 Timothy

6:3) If anyone teaches false doctrines and does not agree to thesound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, heis conceited and understands nothing. (also see 2 John 1:9)

To become a member at this congregation mean to agree that these be-liefs and practices are faithful to Gods Word - a person must receivewhat is being preached and taught before believing and agreeingwholeheartedly. If youd like to learn about these things before makinga commitment, then by all means, wed love to have you!


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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TOHAPPY ANNIVERSARY TOHAPPY ANNIVERSARY TOHAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO

Claude & Donna France August 1, 1970Charles & Nancy Spillman August 7, 1971Art & Martha Pforr August 8, 1970Larry & Laura Carillo August 8, 1998Larry & Linda Siegfried August 8, 1970Scott & Lori French August 8, 1998Monte & Deb Caskey August 14, 1982Mike & Jodi Allison August 18, 1984Dale & Margaret Orlowski August 21, 1960Bruce & Darcie Votipka August 23, 1980Jerry & Sara Buchleiter August 23, 1986Loren & Sharon Wiesner August 23, 1959

We apologize if we missed your anniversary. Please notify thechurch office to update.

Financial UpdateAs of June 2008

2008 budget: $431,263.00

Year-to-date total PWC income: $171,641.32

Year-to-date total PWC expenses: $194,601.58

Net Income: -$22,960.25

Needed weekly to meet budget: $8,290.24


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Julie Eberhard 3rdChris France 3rd Nicholas Sampson 3rdCorrie Kaiser 4thDianne Kettelson 4thLaurel Scheiwe 4thAustin Jesser 7thMichael Rohlfs 7thRichard Salisbury 8thSpencer Yeldell 9thCassie Fiscus 10thRichard Lund 11thRyan Behm 12th

Hazel Maiorka 12thAnne Yeldell 13thConnie Jurischk 14thDylan Nierman 14thLorraine Schipper 14thLarry Martin 15thMyah Boehnke 16thOwen Dahmer 16thBob Prussman 16thMarina Rohlfs 16thAndrew Sampson 16thCarsten Mueller 17thChris Dunker 20th

Barbara Prenzlow 20thRose Groth 21stKevin Howell 21stJoy Bauder 22ndMichael Stabnow 22ndColin Fagan 23rdDanny Juchartz 23rdBrian Saboy 23rdDennis Vanatta 23rdKrissy Petago 25thMichelle Juchartz 26thMark Leising 27thAndrea Chandler 28thDeborah Chandler 28thJan Achziger 29thLois Meyer 29thOlivia Sampson 30thRyan Walenter 31st

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