Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Mathew 11:28
Dear friend,
Our spirits have all grown weary of politics, pandemics, and outrage.
We’re grateful that the people we know are recovering from their illnesses, including COVID.
We’re especially thankful for your respect for others - wearing a mask, your willingness to give people distance, avoid contact, good cleaning, and now fogging at church - while we worship the Lord and honor him. We can do both. Our souls need both. The world needs our love for God and our love for our neighbors.
The gospel means that “A Christian is lord of all, completely free of everything.” and “A Christian is a servant, completely attentive to the needs of all.” This weekend we get to celebrate this gospel message and the relationship it gives us to our neighbors.
If you’d like to dig into the impact of the Reformation, the “This Changed Everything” series is good. The first video is below.
We’ve also got a packet to review the Reformation that you can use!
We had about 15 in the 9:00 am service and about 10 in the 10:45 last week. About 6 Wednesday nights 6:30 study & Supper.
Obviously, there is plenty of space! If you have any symptoms, please stay home. Please respect others on site and follow all guidelines, including mask wearing.
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 introduced new bylaws to congregation at the meeting on Sunday.
This begins a process of review leading to adoption. We’ll offer multiple Q & A sessions.
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
Vote January 31, 2021
If you’d like to join online, you may do so through Zoom each time:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8189384084?pwd=UzkzNVJnRDBheGIvNWZqWUV5eERIZz09
Please consider attending a session or finding your own time for questions.
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.
Voters’ Meeting
The annual voters’ meeting was held on October 25th with an attendance of 11 people. Along with the discussion of our thankfulness for the ministry including three baptisms, the voters:
Approved a budget of $171,000
Approved the new facility use policy
Introduced the new bylaws
Please pick up a packet of information at the information center. Thank you for participating!
Fall Work Day
Many hands make light work. Fall Work Day is Saturday, November 7th from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Most work will be outdoor and distanced. We do have a few inside tasks that need to be completed Please review the Work Day list to see where you can help and join us!
Staff and Volunteer Appreciation
“What are all these?”
Thanks to everyone who started signing cards to thank our volunteers. Be sure to stop by some time and leave a note of thanks.
If you’d like to leave a small gift for someone else, please label it and drop it in the box. That way we can let them sit and give them a gift all at once!
Join me in worship on November 8th or 15th to thank our volunteers
Forward in Christ (and other subscriptions)
Our synod offers two main periodicals: Forward in Christ (a monthly magazine) and Meditations (a quarterly devotion booklet).
We help individuals who want to receive paper editions subscribe. We receive a discount that way. If you’d like to subscribe to either of these, now is the time. Please speak with pastor.
These periodicals are also available electronically.
Prayers (full prayer list)
Jeanne Myers’ uncle - hospitalized with COVID
the Peace family with COVID
Don Grubius, lost his wife Donna Grubius recently
Other notes
November Christian Neighbors items are assorted fruits and juices (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!
Steve Smith of Triune Music worked on the organ for a couple of hours this week
We could still use a few people as Trunk or Treat hosts. Outdoor only. Distanced. Please wear masks as appropriate.
I’m studying and you could try
1517 “Is America a Christian Nation” https://youtu.be/0lMZZWfGIZQ
“Why are people leaving the church?” https://youtu.be/6nQgP2rHcQM
Pastor James Hein, “Midwestern Church Going Idolatry” https://pastorjameshein.wordpress.com/2014/11/13/midwestern-church-going-idolatry/
Jeff Cloeter, “A Pastoral Letter on the 2020 election”
Upcoming events (full calendar)
October 31st, 5:30 - 6:45 pm Trunk or Treat
November 3rd 6:30 Bylaws Q & A
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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