The Lord is my strength and defense; he has become my salvation. Exodus 15:2
Notice and warning regarding the coronavirus
We love you all in Jesus. We are thankful for chances to worship Jesus, to receive God’s gospel, and to bless one another.
We regret to inform you that a person who appears to have the COVID-19 virus was at the 9:00 am service on Sunday October 18th. This person has not tested positive yet, but has many symptoms.
Please join us in the following:
· Pray for this individual and their family
· Monitor your own health and symptoms carefully
· Stay home if you show symptoms of the virus, or know you have been exposed to the virus lately
· If you were at the service on October 18th, we encourage you to take a week or two off and monitor your health
Jesus is worthy of all glory and honor and praise. Love for him creates the most powerful community. We will have services on the 25th at both 9 and 10:45, and study.
If you don’t feel safe joining, please don’t. At the same time, don’t give up meeting together. We’d be glad to partner with you in another way.
Sincerely, Pastor and the council of Peace
Dear friend,
I’m sure you, like me, have seen local cases on the rise. In the last week, I’ve gone from knowing only a few individuals afflicted with the virus to quite a few. A dear professor is leaving this world. A member is losing a relative.
These are good losses to grieve. No matter our thoughts on the pandemic and the politics, we’ve experienced real losses.
I’m thankful for good friends with whom I can grieve these difficult months. We listened to each other’s sorrows. We suffered together. We watch together for hope.
Won’t you join me this week online or on-site (if you are safe)? Let’s be friends.
We had about 55 in the 9:00 am service and about 35 in the 10:45 last week. About 6 Wednesday nights 6:30 study all with masks.
We recognize that the number of cases in the greater area is on the rise. At this point, we are not changing the plan for services. We are monitoring the situation.
Please make good choices for yourself and others. Please feel free to contact pastor to discuss a good course of action for yourself.
If you have symptoms, please stay home. Please respect others on site.
If you choose to stay home or just can’t make it, be sure to join us online at either time!
https://peaceotsego.org/worship https://facebook.com/peaceotsego https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX3B2OTwow_niCr4O73yEQA?
Love to have you!
Pastor Timmermann
Restructuring (new bylaws)
The council has recently recommended an entirely new structure to the congregation in the form of new bylaws.
This begins a process of review leading to adoption. After an introduction, we’ll offer multiple Q & A sessions.
October 25th 12:00 voters’ meeting - introduce bylaws
November 3rd, 6:30 pm Q & A
November 16th, 6:30 pm Q & A
December 1st, 6:30 pm Q & A
December 6th, 12:00 pm Q & A
Please consider attending a session or finding your own time for questions.
The council will ask the congregation, God willing, to adopt the new bylaws on January 31, 2021.
Individuals signed up for notices to the voters will receive electronic copies, or paper copies may be picked up this weekend. I remain thankful to the council for their work in this matter.
Staff and Volunteer Appreciation
I think it was the second week of the pandemic that Kaitlyn N, home from school, asked if she could sing for services. Nearly every week since she has made our services more beautiful. Our worship would not be the same without her.
Let’s celebrate our staff and volunteers this November.
Between now and November 7th, sign a few cards and leave messages for some of our hardworking people
Consider sharing a small fun gift (labeled, in a box to pass out later)
Join me in worship on November 8th or 15th to thank our volunteers
Join me for this great study of the biblical teaching of the end times.
Sunday 8:00 am
Wednesday night 6:30 pm
Thursday night 7:00 pm online (contact pastor to get connected)
Prayers (full prayer list)
The Wedge family - their uncle John passed
Students of Plainwell Community Schools - shift to virtual learning
Other notes
October Christian Neighbors items are assorted hamburger and tuna helper (box for food in the family center)
Want to donate candy for Trunk or Treat? We’re accepting candy in the box in the family center!
If you wanted the voters’ meeting information and didn’t get it, be sure to sign up here so it can be sent to you.
November calendar is available at the information table
I’m studying and you could try
WELS “Ministering to Millennials Playbook”
Upcoming events (full calendar)
October 25th 12:00 Voters’ meeting - approve the budget, facility use policy
Those who wish to join online may do so through Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8189384084?pwd=UzkzNVJnRDBheGIvNWZqWUV5eERIZz09 with the password “peace” or through the regular RingCentral/call-in
October 31st, 5:30 - 6:45 pm Trunk or Treat
November 7th, 9:00 am Fall workday (list)
November 8th and 15th Volunteer (and staff) appreciation
November 8th, 5:00 pm 131 Youth Crew (leave at 4)
Weekly news from Peace Lutheran Church, Otsego MI
805 S Wilmott St
Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6104
church@peaceotsego.org
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