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The Voice

of Peace

July 2019

Peace Lutheran Church

of Waterford

Dear Friends in Christ,

We wait in anticipation. But what do we wait for? It’s July and

summer finally arrived on June 21. It’s a time of rest or work, depending

on what needs to be done. I’m writing this from home on my

vacation because my deck needed rebuilding, so it is work for me!

During the Pentecost season, we wait for the time of Jesus’

return. It is the time of the church and the time of the Holy Spirit. I

pray for our LC-MS Synod Convention this month, as the work of our

church and the future of our mission and ministry together continues.

We are electing a synod president. I don’t know who that will be, but

the Lord does, and I pray the Lord’s blessing on him and his work for

God’s kingdom.

There is work to be done at our church too. Vacation Bible

School is coming up quickly, and it will soon be gone again. How

many little ones will we get the privilege to share the Good News of

Jesus? Will we have enough teachers? What needs to be done? So

many questions are asked as we get close.

We are getting the doors fixed! Thanks to funds donated by the

St. James Men’s Club and the Ladies Service Guild, it should be

completed in early July. I pray all goes well, and I thank the Lord for

the blessing. I know you will also thank Him for this needed repair.

Enjoy each day as a gift and blessing from the Lord, as we wait in

anticipation.

13 while we wait for the blessed

hope - the glorious appearing of our

great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.

— Titus 2:13 (ESV)

God bless,

Pastor Tkac

“The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you Peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Inside This Issue

Servant Assignments, Our Gifts, Pg. 2

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Address Change Monthly Calendar Pg. 3 No Men’s Breakfast Bible in Pg. 4

July & August—resume in September

Prayer Meeting~ Psalm 16.

Christian Symbol

Vacation Bible School and Meeting

Thank You from Pastor & Nancy

Peace Mission Statement . . .

To witness and live as followers of Christ; serving one another in Christian love, so that God’s Holy Spirit may save the

lost and strengthen the saved.

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July 2019 Acolyte and Reader Schedule

Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. 06/07 Acolyte: Scott Dobson Jaystin Slavik Reader: Judy Harroun Jon Parlette 13/14 Acolyte: Theo Fisher ——————— Reader: Pastor Merrell Kim Deckard 20/21 Acolyte: Sam Powell ——————— Reader: Ginny Mc Donald Joan Rich 27/28 Acolyte: Emma Carlson ——————— Reader: Mark Bunarek Robin Gallmeyer July Elders: Bill Krueger Skip Bushart July Altar Guild: Judy Harroun / Carol Smith

Rick & Debbie Arnold 69 W. Kennett, Pontiac, MI 48340

Peace Lutheran Church

7390 Elizabeth Lake Road

Waterford, MI 48327

Church Office: 248.681.9360

Fax: 248.681.9361

E-mail: peacewaterford@gmail.com

Website: www.peacewaterford.org

Pastor: Rev. Russell S. Tkac

Cell: 248.821-2727

E-Mail: peacetkac@gmail.com

Pastor Emeritus:

Rev. William D. Merrell

Home: 248.623.0717

E-Mail: peacefulshepherd@sbcglobal.net

Editor: Debbie Wittke

E-Mail: peacewaterford@gmail.com

In the Office

Pastor Tkac: Monday—Thursday

Debbie Wittke: Monday—Thursday

Hours: 9 a.m.—4:30 p.m.

The Voice of Peace is the monthly Newsletter of:

Worship and Class Schedule:

The

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

03 David Lippincott, Beth

Schreiner

05 Lilleanna Poe

09 Carol Smith

12 Marion Regentin

13 Jay Squanda

17 Debbie Arnold, Leanne Fisher

18 Darrell Roberts

20 Jaystin Slavik

21 Karen Akkashian, Lynette

Bright

27 Elaine Mitchell

Saturday Divine Worship ….. 6:30 p.m. Sunday Divine Worship ..… 10:30 a.m.

Note: Unless otherwise noted, no

classes Memorial Day — Labor Day

Intergenerational Sunday School

in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m.

Midweek Adult Bible Class

Thursday ……………...………. 2:00—3:00 p.m.

Confirmation Class

Monday ……………………… 6:30—7:30 p.m.

Celebrating a BIRTHDAY

Altar Flowers

Kroger Rewards (Youth) Memorials

Ladies Guild

Our Gifts

Years

13 Donald & Jean Pilot 62 16 Ara & Karen Akkashian 14 18 Richard & Mary Heinz 21 18 Jay & Shelia Squanda 27

Celebrating an ANNIVERSARY

BIBLE QUIZ

At the burning bush, Moses asks God’s name. What is God’s answer? A. The Lord B. I AM C. The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob D. All of the above

Answer: D (See Exodus 3:14-15.)

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting / Psalm 16

Pray without

ceasing!

3 4 Independence Day

OFFICES CLOSED

5 6 NO Men’s Breakfast Bible Study until September 6:30 pm Worship / Holy Communion

7 4th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am Adult Bible Class 10:30 am Worship / Holy Communion

8 9 6:30-8:30 pm VBS All Staff Meeting / training, set-up, decorating No Parish Guild or Elder’s Meeting

10 11 12 13 6:30 pm Worship

14 5th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am Adult Bible Class 10:30 am Worship

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First day of VBS

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18 19 Last Day of VBS

Picnic after the closing

20 6:30 pm Worship / Holy Communion

21 6th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am Adult Bible Class 10:30 am Worship / Holy Communion

22 23 24 25 26 27 6:30 pm Worship Mite Collection

28 7th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 am Adult Bible Class 10:30 am Worship Mite Collection

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July 2019

V A C A T I O N B I B L E S C H O O L JUNE 15—19 ~ MONDAY — FRIDAY ~ 9:30 AM — NOON

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL * PANDAMANIA *

WHERE GOD IS WILD ABOUT YOU!

Monday—Friday July 15-19, 2019

9:30 a.m.—12 Noon Ages 3 years—Grade 6

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Men’s Breakfast Bible Study There will be no Men’s Breakfast Bible Study in July or August. We wi l l resume in September 2019.

Prayer Meeting We will meet on Tuesday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. We will focus and reflect on Psalm 16. Join us to bring your requests, needs, and desires through prayer to the One who will answer in the time and way He knows best.

☩ Christian Symbol ☩

Wheat Many of Jesus’ parables liken the kingdom of heaven to wheat grow-ing abundantly in a field, as opposed to weeds planted by the evil one. When God “sows” the gospel broadly, some soil produces great crops of wheat (believers, people who become come part of God’s family); elsewhere, wheat (belief) flourishes briefly or not at all. Wheat also symbolizes Christ in with and under the bread of Holy Communion and Christ, the bread of life.

Vacation Bible School Just around the corner ~ July 15-19, 2019

We will start the day at 9:30 a.m. and finish at 12 noon. This year’s theme is PandaMania. Please be sure to invite family, friends, and neighbors. We want to reach as many as possible with the Good News that Jesus loves, cares, provides, and saves them. Please

note that walk-ins are welcome. VBS is for ages 3 — grade 6. This will be a fun-filled week with crafts, stories, snacks, games, mu-sic, and a visit from the Petting Zoo. Children will meet and make new friends, as they learn about the Bible and their Savior, Jesus Christ.

Forms for VBS Registration, Teen Helper Commitment and Interest, as well as VBS Adult Registration may be found and printed from our website, peacewaterford.org. You may also pick up forms at the church (see table in the narthex). Invite friends, family, neighbors, and strangers. Share the dates, and give them a registration

form. We look forward to sharing Jesus’ love! The week promises to be great fun for all.

Important VBS Meeting

Please note that a very important VBS meeting for all staff and helpers will be held on Tuesday, July 9 from 6:30 — 8:30 p.m. for training, set-up, and decorating. This is the most important meeting we will have beforehand, as we get ready for the week. Thank you!!!

Thank you! Pastor and Nancy wish to thank all who came to their 50th anniversary Chicken BBQ celebration and expressed congratulations in any way. Special thanks for all who helped prepare for the BBQ and make food for the meal. We appreciate and love you all! — Pastor and Nancy