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
April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday

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.
A few moments spent this way will help make the service more meaningful.

NEXT WEEK’S LUTHERAN HOUR MESSAGE:

“A Reasonable Request” Speaker: Rev. Dr. Ken
Klaus. Sounds simple enough. But are there hidden
nuances behind a request? (John 20:25) Listen to The
Lutheran Hour Message on KOA, Denver (AM850) at
6:00 a.m. and KFKA, Greeley (AM1310) at 9:30 a.m.

Peace With Christ Radio Broadcast: KCOL (600AM), at 9:00

AM Sundays.

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On this glorious day of Resurrection we wish to welcome

all of you to Peace With Christ Lutheran Church. Easter is
much much more than just one day of celebration, it is an
ongoing observation in the lives of the redeemed. We
would warmly invite all of our guests to worship with us
again, and to become part of the Body of Christ here at
Peace With Christ. Please feel free to speak with one of
our members or with Pastor Patrick if you would like to
find out more about this Christian community at Peace
With Christ.

During Easter our messages will be centered around this

Theme: “The Gifts of Easter”.

April 19—“The Gift of Forgiveness.”

April 26—“The Gift of Opened Minds”
May 3—“The Gift of Pastors”
May 10—“The Gift of Love”
May 17—“The Gift of Bearing Fruit”
May 24—“The Gift of The Truth.”
May 31—“The Gift of The Holy Spirit”

It is our joy and privilege to proclaim this Good News of

Salvation in Christ Jesus with you.
 LWML April Meeting
LWML’s annual Salad Supper and Prayer Service entitled “Look to the
Hills” will be held Monday, April 20th at 6pm in our fellowship hall.
Hostesses for the salad supper will be Cheryl Harsen, Barb Prenzlow,
Bev Russman, and Marge Westhoff. Norma Thaemert and Angela
Myers will lead the Prayer Service. Lutheran women from neighboring
congregations have been invited to join us for this inspiring (and deli-
cious!) event. Bring a friend and one salad per two ladies!

The Northern Zone LWML Spring Workshop entitled “Those who wait
on the Lord will find new strength,” will be hosted by Mt Zion Lu-
theran Church in Boulder on Saturday, May 2nd. This workshop,
from 9-1:30pm, will include a bible study, brunch and a presenta-
tion on the Dakota Boys & Girls Ranch. If you are interested in
attending, please add your name to the sign up sheet posted on
LWML’s bulletin board by April 19th so we can RSVP.

If 2009’s LWML bazaar is as successful as 2008, we will net $6k. Last

I heard, only 1 nomination had been received. We would LOVE to
support someone YOU know who is pursuing a vocation in mission
or church work. There are only 3 days left to get your nominee to
Bev Russman (mailbox #151). The bazaar grant recipient(s) will be
determined by a vote (if needed) at our May 11th meeting.

“The next regular LWML Executive Board meeting is Monday, April

27th beginning at 6pm in the home of Norma Thaemert. All ladies
are welcome!

LWML’s historian and shutterbug, Hazel Maiorka, has been taking

photographs of our activities with a film camera for many years. The
purchase of film and developing is costly, however, and we would love
to switch to a simple little digital camera. Before we spend any money
on a new camera, we thought we should ask… Have you recently up-
graded your technology? Is your old digital camera at home collecting
dust? If so, we have a great new purpose for it! See Bev Russman or
Linda Siegfried if you can help.
 TAG - APRIL 21ST AT 10:00 AM
WE WILL BE GOING TO THE GREELEY MODEL RAILROAD MUSEUM WHICH
WAS OPENED RECENTLY AND IS LOCATED AT 680 10TH ST. WE WILL MEET AT THE
CHURCH AT 9:00 AM AND THE TOUR WILL BEGIN AT 10:00 AM. THERE WILL BE A $6
CHARGE. WE WILL GO OUT TO LUNCH AFTERWARDS. ALL OLDER ADULTS ARE WELCOME
TO ATTEND THIS OLDER ADULT MINISTRY GROUP.

Columbarium Memorial Garden

The new plan, key and sign-up is posted in the
kitchen hallway. If you would like to donate a plant, shrub
or tree - you may sign-up on the poster. Watch for up-
coming work dates to help plant and put in the pathways -
our projected end date is May 31!

As the Lenten Season ends and we begin celebrat-

ing the Easter Season, we will be having Holy
Communion every Sunday through Pentecost,
May 31.

Thank you to all of those who helped to make

the Marriage Seminar happen. Your contri-
bution is valued and certainly appreciated.

Thank you to all who helped put on, attended, prayed for
etc…. The Grief Seminar (Jesus Wept) last weekend .
Deaconess Claire & Pastor Patrick

9 HEALTH FAIR
Friday, April 24th, and Saturday, April 25th, from 7am to
noon at Christ Center Community Church, Drake & Le-
 YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Youth Members: Check your box today for the “Un-Named News”
and a special invitation!
Movie Night: Don’t forget to sign-up to come to Youth Movie Night
at 6:00pm. Dinner will be provided.
Wedding Shower: Please RSVP if you are coming to the shower on
April 26th.
FED Night: Youth will be doing the FED night dinner this Wednes-
day. Please sign-up to help with prep on Tuesday and to serve &
clean-up on Wednesday.
Scrip Sales: No scrip sales today, if you need something, put order in
Marilyn’s box - 131. Order available on Wednesday. Thanks for sup-
porting the Youth!

ONLY TWO MORE FED NIGHTS

The youth will be in charge of this Wednesday’s dinner - a po-
tato bar. The last dinner will be Wednesday, the 22nd - pizza
night. Please come and join us for dinner and bible study April
15th & 22nd.

Second Wedding Coordinator Position: PWC would like

to have at least two wedding coordinators to assure that all
wedding parties receive the full attention they need. One of
the two positions has been filled by Emily Fox. There will be
training by knowledgeable women in the congregation in addition to
the booklet to guide the coordinator and there is an honorarium ap-
pointed for the wedding coordinator. If you are interested in the sec-
ond position, call the church office.

It is time to again be thinking about the upcoming drive

for food and clothing items for St. John’s Lutheran food
pantry and clothing closet. Collection dates are April 19th
& 26th. We will collecting kids & teen spring clothing,
tennis shoes, men’s work shoes, bar soap, breakfast cereals,
powdered milk, disposable diapers, tuna, canned fruits & vegetables,
toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes. Coordinators: Dave & Tina
Nierman, 203-1169 and Mel & Karen Carlson, 663-7060
 Our Lutheran Faith: What’s the Big Deal About Baptism?
Saturday, April 25 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Registration is free and begins at 8:30am (lunch is provided)
Hosted by Eternal Savior Lutheran Church,
2688 N. Park Dr., Lafayette
Guest Speaker: Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller,
Information posted in the Narthex or call Janice Long
970-203-9136 or jblong3748@msn.com

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In Our Prayers: We remember-

Those who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering from
surgery: Bill Smith, Marcie Walter, Ann Ireland (mother
of Lisa Bernhardt), Doug Reed (brother of Diane Kettleson),
Zoe Jones (Infant daughter of Josh and Jamie Jones), Brian
Schick, Kevin Rodenbeck, Barb Holder, Marilynn
Hudson, Marilyn Craig, James Jeppeson, Danica
Flesner (infant daughter of Jeff and Heather Flesner) and Matt
Armstrong.

Those who are not able to attend church: Margaret

Ziehm, Carolyn Brown, Viola Monahan, Arline Young,
June Schwarck, Marie Rubel

Those who are unable to be with family

The President and Nation

Christians in Haiti - The Kurt Marquart Fund

 A READING FROM THE BOOK OF CONCORD
RESURRECTION OF THE LORD
LARGE CATECHISM
PART II, APOSTLES' CREED
In [the Devil's] place has come Jesus Christ, Lord of life,
righteousness, every blessing, and salvation. He has delivered
us poor, lost people from hell's jaws, has won us, has made us
free, and has brought us again into the Father's favor and
grace. He has taken us as His own property under His shelter
and protection so that He may govern us by His righteousness,
wisdom, power, life, and blessedness.

The little word Lord means simply the same as redeemer. It

means the One who has brought us from Satan to God, from
death to life, from sin to righteousness, and who preserves us. All
the points that follow in this article serve no other purpose
than to explain and express this redemption. They explain how
and by whom it was accomplished. They explain how much it
cost Him and what He spent and risked so that He might win us
and bring us under His dominion. It explains that He became
man, was conceived and born without sin, from the Holy Spirit
and from the virgin Mary, so that He might overcome sin. Fur-
ther, it explains that He suffered, died, and was buried so that He
might make satisfaction for me and pay what I owe [1 Cor.
15:3-4] with His own precious blood. And He did all this in
order to become my Lord. He did none of these things for
Himself, nor did He have any need for redemption. After that He
rose again from the dead, swallowed up and devoured death [1
Cor. 15:54]. (paragraphs 30-31)

Condensed from CONCORDIA: THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS, copy-

right 2005,2006 by Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. All
rights reserved. To purchase a copy of CONCORDIA, call 800-325-3040.
 ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK
EASTER SUNDAY
Today Worship Services 6:00 am
April 12 (Communion) 8:30 am &
10:30 am
Easter Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30

Monday M ‘n M’s 7:00 pm

April 13

Tuesday Elder’s Meeting 6:00 pm

April 14

Wednesday Bible Study 8:45 am

April 15 FED Meal 5:15 pm
FED Classes 6:00 pm
Adult/Youth Choir 7:00 pm

Thursday Morning Doves 9:30 am

April 16 RMHS 11:10 am

Friday Youth Movie Night 6:00 pm

April 17

Saturday
April 18

Sunday Worship Services 8:00 am &

April 19 (Communion) 10:45 am
Education Hour 9:30 am
Hands in Harmony 12:00 pm
Broadcast Articles Due
 THOSE SERVING TODAY - EASTER
April 12 6:00 am
Materials: Mueller Family
Greeters: Linda Siegfried Nursery:
Guest Book: Acolytes: Mackenzie
Reader: Ray Kaiser Crucifer: Julie Roth
Ushers: Mike Allison Audio Support:
Larry Siegfried Organist: Mari Peterson
Harry Krueckeberg
Elder of the Month: Dan Prevedel

8:30 am 10:30 am
Greeters: Elenore Lund Leora Snyder &
Joanne Kohler
Guest Book: Ardeth Nieman
Reader: Wes Nierman Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Richard Lund Ted Rodenbeck
Brian Lacey Martin Sampson
Mike Allison Ann Rodenbeck
Karen Carlson Chuck Black
Nursery: Lauren Hedstrom & Jana & Becca Black
Lydia Linke
Acolytes: Zachary Prevedel Amanda Nierman
Crucifer: Rachael Bernhardt Olivia Sampson
Audio Support:
Organist: Jennifer Demel
Choir Director: Kelley Pichel
Elder of the Month: Dan Prevedel

THOSE SERVING NEXT SUNDAY

April 19 8:00 am 10:45 am

Materials: Muellers
Greeters: Schippers Hazel Maiorka
Guest Book: Delores Lebeda
Reader: Dan Krueckeberg Dan Prevedel
Ushers: Richard Lund Chris Maiorka
Bob Sharp Chris Derby
Brian Lacey Larry Siegfried
Ray Kaiser Chuck Black
Nursery: Rita Sharp Chelsie Maiorka
Acolytes: Krissy Petago Wyatt Allerheiligen
Crucifer: Katie Petago Olivia Sampson
Audio Support: Judy Dahlgren Pete Fagan
Organist: Ann Caspersen
Elder of the Month: Dan Prevedel
 Prayer and Study

Date: April 12 - April 18

Luther Quote: “To be sure, children are brought to Baptism by

the faith and work of others; but when they get there and the pas-
tor or baptizer deals with them in Christ’s stead, it is He who
blesses them and grants them faith and the kingdom of heaven.”

Bible readings for the week:

Sunday: Psalm 119:41-48; 2 Corinthians 1-4
Monday: Psalm 119:49-56; 2 Corinthians 5-7
Tuesday: Psalm 119:57-64; 2 Corinthians 8-10
Wednesday: Psalm 119:65-72; 2 Corinthians 11-13
Thursday: Psalm 119:73-80; Galatians 1-3
Friday: Psalm 119:81-88; Galatians 4-6
Saturday: Psalm 119:89-96; Ephesians 1-3

Uganda – Apr. 1-15

LCMS World Mission began work in Uganda in 1995 as part of a
regional East Africa strategy. In partnership with the Evangelical
Lutheran Church of Ghana, LCMS World Mission supports lead-
ership training to equip evangelists and pastors throughout East
Africa, where the Lutheran church has seen explosive growth.

Daily Prayers:

Sunday: For the three Ugandan vicars who are completing their
six-month vicarage, and will be ordained in June 2009, bringing
the number of Ugandan pastors up to four!
Monday: For the work and the employees of Lutheran Media Minis-
tries, which is part of the international ministry of Lutheran Hour Min-
istries. This ministry reaches out through radio and television, has a
program where Christian films are shown in villages where most of the
population is illiterate, offers a Bible correspondence course through
the mail, and offers counseling services.
Tuesday: For Lutheran Christians to be a light to those who are still
suffering the effects of the devastation that took place under the Amin
and Obote presidencies in the 1970s and 80s. Much of the social and
economic framework of the country was destroyed during these years.
Pray that the Lord would continue to provide peace in Uganda, and that
any continuing uncertainty would lead Ugandans to find hope in Christ.
Wednesday: For Lutherans to also address the HIV/AIDS problem in
Uganda with love and mercy, ministering to those who are HIV-
positive in the name of Jesus by caring for them physically and spiritu-
ally.

Campus Ministry – Apr. 16-23

Of the 17 million students on college an university campuses in the
United States, more than 70 percent have no church affiliation.

Thursday: For all U.S. colleges and universities, which are extraordi-
nary mission fields. LCMS campus ministries currently serve only
about 25 percent of the nation’s 3,700 campuses. Ask the Lord to in-
crease the number of campuses served by the LCMS, so that many
more college students, faculty, and staff may receive saving faith in
Jesus Christ.
Friday: For the Lutheran Campus Mission Association (LCMA),
which provides training and other resources to help LCMS districts and
congregations start new, revive dormant, and expand existing campus
mission ministries. Pray that LCMA, as part the Ablaze! movement,
will reach its goal of sharing Christ with 4.5 million college students,
faculty, staff, and administrators by 2017.
Saturday: For Rev. Greg Fairow, who serves through LCMS World
Mission, in partnership with the Lutheran Campus Mission Association,
as the campus mission catalyst. Greg leads local ministries through an
intentional, strategic process to help them see what the Lord wants them
to do on campus.
 April 5 ATTENDANCE

Worship Attendance: Total

117(8:00 am) 144(10:45 am) 261

Education Hour Attendance:

Adult Bible Study: Sunday School:

Financial Update
As of March 31, 2009

Budget - 2009 Income Expenses Net Income

$359,000.00 $94,404.02 $93,589.79 $814.23

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: Acts 4:32-35 3:00 p.m. Wednesday
Second Lesson: 1 John 1:1 - 2:2 afternoon.
Gospel: John 20:19-31 Broadcast articles are due
April 19