Weekly Tidings from Peace Peace Lutheran Church . 3427 Adams Avenue . Saginaw, MI 48602 Church Phone 989.793.9025 . School Phone 989.792.2581 Church Fax 989.921.1201 . School Fax 989.792.8266 Website — www.peacesaginaw.org “Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” John 20-21 MINISTRY NOTES April 5- April 11, 2014 Welcome! We’re delighted you are here! GUESTS: Please stop by the Welcome Center for a gift and more information about Peace. Sunday Adult Bible Study 11am in Church Parlor Topic: “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School about Matthew and Mark” Leader: Suellen Estes All are welcome! Lenten Services April 9, Lenten Worship - 6:30pm (A) Potato & Salad Bar, 5-6:15pm Donations will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans April 13, Palm Sunday - 8:00, 9:30, 11:15am (A) * April 17, Maundy Thursday - 10:00am (L) 6:30pm (A) April 18, Community Service - 1:00pm (H) April 18, Good Friday - 6:30pm (A) * April 19, Easter Saturday - 6:30pm (L) * April 20, Easter Sunday - 7:00, 9:30, 11:15am (A) April 21, Easter Monday, NO SERVICE (A) Adams (L) Lawndale (H) Horizons Center (*) with communion Please Pray for… Those who are ILL or HOSPITALIZED… Fay Hartwig, Esther Thoms, Joan Wark (Covenant-Cooper) Ernest Engel, Sarah Marquez (Covenant-Harrison) June Niersel (Michigan Campus); Jan Zeile (Hoyt Rehab) Those who are being BAPTIZED… (Saturday, 6:30pm) Elizabeth Hazel Cottrell, daughter of Jeffrey and Haley nee’ Hanson Cottrell. Those who are celebrating BIRTHDAYS…. Altar flowers are in honor of Nelda Hinz’s 100th birthday on April 10, given by her family. THE WEEK AT PEACE April 6 - 12, 2014 * indicates communion SUNDAY - Mite Box 8 & 9:30am 9:30 & 11am 9:15am/11am 11:15am 5pm 6:15pm 7:30pm Traditional Worship (Cry Room available) Adult Bible Study Nursery Care Contemporary Worship Kids Connection following children’s message Youth Worship/Bible Study Parents of Youth Alanon, Alateen & AA MONDAY - Mite Box 6:30pm 6:30pm Traditional Worship AA (Lydia’s House) TUESDAY 3:15pm 6:30pm Youth Bible Study Worship Team WEDNESDAY 8:20am 5pm 6pm 6:30pm 7:30pm Chapel @ Lawndale Campus Potato Bar Dinner Confirmation Lenten Worship NA Meeting (Lydia’s House) THURSDAY 5:30am 6:15pm 7:30pm Men’s Bible Study Handbells Choir FRIDAY 7pm Dorothy in Wonderland @ Adams SATURDAY 10am 2pm 6:30pm 7pm Easter Egg Hunt @ Lawndale Communion Workshop Casual Worship @ Lawndale * Dorothy in Wonderland @ Adams MINISTRY AT PEACE Ministers Every Member of Peace Staff C. William Weis - Senior Pastor (497-0146) Paul Hinz - Associate Pastor (274-7920) Ed Kast - Pastor Emeritus Bert Eggers - Pastor Emeritus Michael Socier – Business Manager (992-9788) Henry Pahlkotter - Principal (401-6539) Matthew Hauser - Director of Discipleship Lawndale Campus(792-2581) Ken Klages - Minister of Music (792-2688) Dan Stauffer - Ass't. Min. of Music (372-1559) Keith Minda - Youth & Confirmation (326-1168) Deborah Hauser - Early Childhood (482-6160) Sandy Schlaefke - Office Manager (781-3139) Board of Directors Dan Heyn, Chair Kurt Kuck, Vice-Chair Mike Periard, Secretary Dennis Hoeg, Treasurer Tim Arnold, Suzanne Marvosh, Dave Meyer Dale Myers, Ron Salvner Lisa Seelye, Rick Welzein Pastor C.W. Weis, Ex Officio Charlie Rood, Ex Officio Board of Elders Charlie Rood, Chair Randy Alpin, Todd Arner, Randy Beadle, Phil Bird, David Hoffman, Robert Kaczmarek, Mark DeWolf-Ott, John Rabassa, Dale Walk Steven Witchger, George Wojahn Prayer Ministry Daytime: Nancy Salvner (799-7921) Evening & e-mail: Jeanette Taylor - [email protected](790-2386), Joann Paluck - [email protected](797-2293) or Sue Williams - [email protected](793-2909)
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MINISTRY NOTES April 5- April 11, 2014
Welcome! We’re delighted you are here!
GUESTS: Please stop by the Welcome Center for a gift and more information about Peace.
Sunday Adult Bible Study 11am in Church Parlor
Topic: “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School about Matthew and Mark” Leader: Suellen Estes
All are welcome!
Lenten Services
April 9, Lenten Worship - 6:30pm (A) Potato & Salad Bar, 5-6:15pm
Donations will be supplemented by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
April 13, Palm Sunday - 8:00, 9:30, 11:15am (A) * April 17, Maundy Thursday - 10:00am (L) 6:30pm (A)
April 18, Community Service - 1:00pm (H) April 18, Good Friday - 6:30pm (A)
* April 19, Easter Saturday - 6:30pm (L) * April 20, Easter Sunday - 7:00, 9:30, 11:15am (A)
April 21, Easter Monday, NO SERVICE
(A) Adams (L) Lawndale (H) Horizons Center (*) with communion
Please Pray for… Those who are ILL or HOSPITALIZED…
Fay Hartwig, Esther Thoms, Joan Wark (Covenant-Cooper) Ernest Engel, Sarah Marquez (Covenant-Harrison) June Niersel (Michigan Campus); Jan Zeile (Hoyt Rehab)
Those who are being BAPTIZED…
(Saturday, 6:30pm) Elizabeth Hazel Cottrell, daughter of Jeffrey and Haley nee’ Hanson Cottrell.
Those who are celebrating BIRTHDAYS….
Altar flowers are in honor of Nelda Hinz’s 100th birthday on April 10, given by her family.
THE WEEK AT PEACE
April 6 - 12, 2014 * indicates communion
SUNDAY - Mite Box
8 & 9:30am
9:30 & 11am 9:15am/11am
11:15am
5pm 6:15pm 7:30pm
Traditional Worship (Cry Room available) Adult Bible Study Nursery Care Contemporary Worship Kids Connection following children’s message Youth Worship/Bible Study Parents of Youth Alanon, Alateen & AA
MONDAY - Mite Box
6:30pm 6:30pm
Traditional Worship AA (Lydia’s House)
TUESDAY
3:15pm 6:30pm
Youth Bible Study Worship Team
WEDNESDAY
8:20am 5pm 6pm
6:30pm 7:30pm
Chapel @ Lawndale Campus Potato Bar Dinner Confirmation Lenten Worship NA Meeting (Lydia’s House)
A brief summary of key topics from the March 2014 Board of Directors Meeting:
FUNDING THE MISSION task force provided their interim recommendations to the Board. This school-focused team looked at how best to provide top quality education at a price that can be afforded by both the congregation and the parents. The task force had a number of good ideas which will be enumerated in the minutes with the goal of achieving a proper balance between parent, congregation, fund raising, and 3rd party contributions toward each child’s education. A final recommendation will come at a future date. Your prayers and input are needed on this topic and can be provided to Lee LeRoy (task force chair), Tim Arnold (School Policy Committee chair), or Henry Pahlkotter (Principal).
LEADERSHIP BEST PRACTICES learned by Pastor Weis in a conference of forward thinking evangelical LCMS leaders was shared with the Board. Some key themes that resonated were to have a clear mission, focus on needs of the people (both members and the community), leverage web and video technology, and form the right team for the mission. The Pastor and Board will take all of these to heart as we seek to move the Lord’s church forward!
LAWNDALE CROSSINGS PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT reported on significant progress on the community garden initiative with a team in place and definite plans to start it up this year. Some initial discussions have occurred regarding school facility expansion
needs and possibilities. Plans were reviewed with Saginaw mayor and city manager, and with Saginaw township officials with positive feedback.
GENEROSITY of God’s people at Peace continued to be strong in January and February… tracking pretty close to budget needs. Initial look at next year’s Financial Ministry Plan does pose challenges. Pastor Weis and the staff are taking early steps to ensure we are not planning for more than we have available; along with stretch goals if we are blessed with the additional resources we hope for! We must all continue to seek God’s guidance for our own giving.
CONGREGATIONAL ASSEMBLY is planned for Tuesday, May 27, 6:30pm. Key topics include: Church, School, Foundation, and Finance Ministry Updates; more information on the Lawndale Crossings Initiative; and an opportunity to vote on the Financial Ministry Plan and to elect new members to the Boards of Elders and Directors. We hope many will take advantage of this opportunity to learn what’s going on and voice their input.
BOARD MINUTES will be posted at the Peace Website www.peacesaginaw.org. You can also request a paper copy from the church office.
*************** Mites - This weekend we’ll be collecting our mites for the missions supported by Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Please bring your loose change and/or currency and deposit it into the large mite boxes located at the Welcome Center. Lots of little mites add up! Portals of Prayer for the months of April through June, 2014, are now available at the info center of the church.
School Notes
During the month of April, Peace Lutheran School is going to have a BOX TOPS FOR
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Psalm 130:1-8 Ezekiel 37:1-14
John 11:17-27, 38-53
OUR SERVANTS THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK
Preaching Minister- Assisting Minister-
Rev. C. W. Weis Rev. Paul Hinz
Worship Leader - Sat, 6:30pm- Organist - Sun, 8/9:30am-
Worship Leader - 11:15am- Organist - Mon, 6:30pm-
Dan Stauffer Ken Klages Dan Stauffer Ken Klages
Mission Ken Klages Dan Stauffer Ken Klages
Readers - Sun, 8am- 9:30am-
11:15am- Mon , 6:30pm-
Tricia Arner Al Christiansen Traci Gross Sandy Marino
Katrina Kaschinske Joel Keup Linda Rogers Ryan McNally
Elders - Sat, 6:30pm- Sun, 8/9:30/11:15am-
Mon, 6:30pm-
John Rabassa Dale Walk Bob Kaczmarek
Steve Witchger Mark DeWolf-Ott George Wojahn
Communion Ass’t –9:30am- 11:15am-
No Communion Joel Keup Henry Pahlkotter
Prayer Volunteers 11:15am- No Communion Al Chia & Traci Gross
Altar Workers - Sun, 8am- 9:30am-
11:15am- Mon, 6:30pm-
No Communion
Elsie Wolford Jean Weiss Sally Landeryou Joann Paluck
Usher Captains - Sun, 8am- 9:30am-
11:15am- Mon, 6:30pm-
Harry Sy Dave Marvosh Al Chia
Sue Korth
Randy Beadle Pete Tallon Dale Milbrandt
Wayne Hilger
Greeters - Sun, 8am- 9:30am-
11:15am- Mon, 6:30pm-
Joanne Seelye Jan Weisenbach Carrie Doman Sue Browning
Joyce Trumble Elda Rolf Robin Scherting Mary & Charlie Rood
------ Jack & Jenean Provenzano Elda Rolf Carol Harris
Donna Ott Dennis & Mary Ann Ernest Holly Gulliver Craig & Debbie Povich
EDUCATION friendly classroom competition. The classroom that brings in the most Box Tops for Education labels will be acknowledged at chapel and receive a special classroom outdoor activity/celebration. We can raise significant dollars for school ministry just by clipping coupons from the products we are already buying. Deadline for the competition is Wednesday, April 30. Please drop off your Box Tops in the school office or in the donation center in the church basement. If you would like a specific classroom to get credit, write the teacher’s name on the bag/envelope. Also, by registering your Kroger card and designating Peace Lutheran School you can earn electronic Box Tops year round. Meijer also offers several bonus Box Tops opportunities throughout the year. This is FREE money and a way that everyone can support Christian education at Peace. Thank You!
Peace School’s Scholastic Book Fair starts April 7 and runs through April 14, in
the Media Center at the Lawndale Campus. Shop early online, starting April 2, at Scholastic.com and look for our school's listing. The Book Fair will also be available during our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. Valley Lutheran High School has an opening for a high school English teacher beginning August 1, 2014. The ideal candidate will be a commissioned minister of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod certified to teach high school English preferably with an interest or experience in teaching writing. The ability to lead an extra-curricular activity is also desirable, especially coaching athletics. Other applicants may be considered. Applicants may send a resume’ with references and a cover letter to Dr. Lisa Meyers, Valley Lutheran High School, 3560 McCarty, Saginaw MI 48603 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. For further information call Dr. Meyers at 790.1676. Valley Lutheran is once again partnering with 5R Processors to provide free electronics recycling this spring! On April 26, from 10am to 2pm, swing by the school parking lot to drop off almost all types of electronics and non-freon appliances for free. A certificate assuring D.O.D. hard drive cleaning is available for $10, Freon appliances can be dropped off for $25. Thank you for working with us to be good stewards of God’s creation!
SUPPORTING PEACE
MINISTRIES
Peace Softball Team - YMCA Softball League: Practice will be held at the Lawndale Campus on April 23, 28 & 30 at 6:30pm. First game to be played on Monday, May 5. If interested in joining the team, contact Mike Wenzel at 799.2013. The Tri-City Good Friday Worship Service will be held on April 18, at the Horizon’s Conference Center, 6200 State Street in Saginaw at 1pm. The First Vice-President of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Reverend Herbert Mueller, Jr., will be the guest speaker. In order to underwrite the cost of this service, we are seeking support from congregation members as we have done in the past. If you would like to donate, contact
Youth Alert
Junior High
We continue with our Bible study on Sunday nights. We begin our final series from the Skit Guys. We invite all our 6-8th graders to join us. We have fellowship at 5pm, followed by praise and worship at 5:30pm, and break into our small groups for Bible study at 6:15-7pm. All 6-8
th grade students are encouraged to attend. Don’t forget the confirmation requirement of
20 Bible studies for 6-8th graders. Pizza and pop are available for purchase: pizza $1, pop $1.
We will not meet April 20 (Easter).
Confirmation Pictures---will be Wednesday, April 9. Day School students will be at 9am at the school. Evening students will be at 6pm. Order forms will be sent home with each student. Please make sure boys have shirt and tie (suit coats are optional). Girls need
to wear their Sunday best.
Spring Retreat is coming May 2-3. Set those dates aside for an awesome experience. Please check with your spring sports coach to see if you can be excused from practices or games
that weekend. Retreat forms have been handed out so return them as soon as possible.
Confirmation students---are now giving their choice of confirmation verse. Parents, please discuss the verse with your child. Please make sure confirmation requirements are being met (memory, Bible studies, sermon summaries, church attendance).
Our last Communion Workshop of the school year is coming April 12. If you have a student who has not attended a workshop and would like to attend, please call the church office to register your child. There is no cost to this event which runs from 10am-2pm. We ask
parents to be at the workshop the first and last half hours.
Coming in August is the Junior High Youth Gathering at Concordia University in Ann Arbor. It is an awesome event for a spiritual mountaintop experience. Information sheets are available from Mr. Minda or on the youth office bulletin board. Dates are July 25-27, 2014. Cost is $125. Scholarships are available. Registration forms are now available. Your child can also sign up for our last potato bar to earn some funds for this event.
Senior High
Join us for our weekly study of God’s word each Sunday night. We go from 5-7pm. If you plan to be in God Squad for 2013-2014, please know that you need to be in WEEKLY Bible Study. God Squad Covenants are on the youth office bulletin board. God Squad members
MUST attend Sunday night Bible Study. We will not meet April 20 (Easter).
Spring Retreat is coming May 2-4. Set those dates aside for an awesome experience. We
need our God Squad leaders to help with leadership. Forms are now available.
Our Michigan District Youth Gathering will be held at Mission Point Resort at beautiful Mackinac Island June 22-26, 2014. Our theme is “LIGHTHOUSE,” which focuses on the scripture, “You are the light of the world.” We have 63 registered. Pre-gathering Bible Studies
will begin in April. Family group leaders will meet at 4pm , TODAY, April 6.
Coming in the summer of 2015 is our summer mission trip . We are planning a trip to New Orleans, which is the site for the 2016 National Youth Gathering. Plan now to attend. Details will come soon.
your congregation representative Ray Seelye. Checks should be made out to “Good Friday Service.” Thank you for any support you can give. Invite your relatives, friends, and unchurched acquaintances to join us.
Online Registration Is Now Open for Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2014! Go to www.peacesaginaw.org and click on the Information Banner (#4). Would you like to help build God's Kingdom? Do you enjoy helping children learn about Jesus? Vacation Bible School is a great place to do that! Volunteers are needed for crafts, recreation, decorations and registration. We also are in need of volunteers to help with preparation prior to the start of VBS. Vacation Bible School will be held JUNE 16 - 20 at the Lawndale campus, from 9am-11:30am. Please pray about volunteering, listen to God, and see where He leads you! If you have any questions or feel led to volunteer, please contact Sheila Wazny 793.9025, ext. 329, or [email protected]. We will be able to find an area where you will be a good fit to help build God’s Kingdom! Supplemented by the Saginaw County Chapters of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
Lilies: If you’d care to order a lily plant to beautify our church and narthex for the Easter holidays, complete one of the pink inserts that can be found on the Welcome Center in the Church/School, or contact the church office at 793.9025. Cost is $19.00. Make checks payable to Peace Lutheran Ladies Guild and note “Lily” on the memo line.
Peace Cub Scout Pack 3347 will be collecting non-perishable food items in the gym, April 13, at all services. All collected items will be delivered to Old Town Christian
Outreach in Saginaw. This organization provides food to those who need it, as well as Christian services. We hope you will participate and help us fill a pick-up truck. Thank you for your help.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Trinity Lutheran School Monitor, on Salzburg Rd., in Bay City Michigan, is looking to hire a lead Preschool Teacher/Director for the 2014-2015 School Year. Applicants should at least have an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. This is a part time position (4 hours a day). We are also hiring a preschool aide. Anyone interested in either position should contact Mrs. Pickelmann at 989.662.4891 for more information. You may send her a resume at [email protected] or drop one off at Trinity School by Friday, April 11.
The Last Supper Living Dramatization: Faith Lutheran Church, 4241 Williamson, Bridgeport, Friday, April 11, 7pm, and Saturday, April 12, 4pm. Free will offering.
The Search for Jesus Easterwalk: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Brockway in Saginaw, Saturday, April 12, at 4:30pm, & Good Friday, April 18, at 4:30pm. Marketplace doors open 1/2 hour prior. Barrier free performance, childcare provided.
Living Passion Drama - Walk the Path of Jesus Christ: St. Michael’s Lutheran Church of Richville, April 16 & 19, 6-9pm in the park next to St. Michael’s School (M-15). Fifteen-minute guided tour. See their website for more information: stmichaelsrichville.com.
National Day of Prayer in Saginaw Township, Thursday, May 1, 12-12:45pm, at the Saginaw Township Hall, 4980 Shattuck Rd, at the corner of Shattuck & Center Rd. Weather permitting, we will meet outdoors at the flagpole.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Children & Youth Ministries
NURSERY CARE - Children up to 35 months in age meet in the room next to the south church entrance (Arthur Hill Side) at 9:15 and 11am.
SUNDAY BIBLE CLUB - Children ages three through fifth graders are invited to our Sunday Bible Club at 9:30am. Registration and/or information may be found in the lower level of the Youth Area. Follow the signs.
KIDS CONNECTION (4-7 years) - Children are dismissed after the 11:15am “Children’s Message.” Lower level in youth area.
YOUTH (6th - 12th grade) - See “Youth Alert” on next page.
Sunday Adult Bible Study at 11am in Church Parlor Continues ...
Topic: “Stuff They Didn’t Teach Me in Sunday School about Matthew and Mark”
The 400 year period of transition between the Old and New Testaments witnessed significant changes in Israel’s history and cultural development. During this time,
superpowers like the Persians, Greeks and Romans were the dominant geopolitical players in the regions of the Mediterranean and the Near East. In Palestine, groups like the Pharisees, Sadducees, Zealots, Essenes, and others filled the stage, vying for local
power and prestige. Into this milieu comes Jesus, the Word Incarnate, who --- along with His disciples --- would change the world forever. Join Bruce Wurdeman from the
Lutheran Hour ministries as he bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments and launches into the Gospels, beginning with the books of Matthew and Mark.
Adult Bible Study - Opportunities to Gather, Grow, & Go
As disciples at Peace we all have an opportunity to join a small group to help one another grow In Christ. There is a list of currently open small groups available in the Info Center in the lobby of the church, in the
church office, or you may visit the website “peacesaginaw.org” to view the list of Bible studies/small groups available and sign up on line. All these groups would welcome you to come and
In case of rain, we will be in the basement boardroom of the Township Hall. People should be told to bring their own seating as none is provided. Please join us as we become One Voice United in Prayer for our nation!
Box Tops for Education = $$$ for Peace Lutheran School: Please keep those box tops coming. You can do so by encouraging your family, friends and neighbors to save their Box Tops. Also, by registering your Kroger card you can earn eBox Tops and Meijer offers several
bonus Box Tops opportunities throughout the year. With our fall submission, we received a check for $2,380.50! Our spring submission has been sent and now we are working on this coming fall’s submission. Thanks for supporting Peace Lutheran School! This is FREE money. Peace Lawndale Community Garden Project: Some first steps in developing the Lawndale property include a proposal to utilize a plot of land at the Lawndale Campus for a community garden. See blue handout at the Welcome Center for more detail. Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage class is suspended during Lent and will resume on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:30pm. This will be the last class in the series. Peace Prayer Room - If you want to spend time with the Lord either alone or with a friend or two, you're invited to use our prayer room, located in the lower level corridor. You are welcome to use that room or the sanctuary anytime church doors are open. Easter Offerings: During the Lent & Easter season, it is encouraging to see both new and familiar faces at our worship services. Throughout the year, many of you already support Peace Lutheran with your time, talent and financial contributions but greater participation is always welcome. We encourage you to look into our electronic giving program. It takes just a few minutes to setup a recurring giving plan. Visit the church website and locate the “GIVE” link or complete a paper authorization form which is available at the info kiosk or in the church office.
