Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7
Dear friend,
Like you, we’ve seen the recent closings of schools and businesses. We’ve also seen the increase in cases.
We will continue to meet on site for worship
Sunday 9:00 am or 10:45
Wednesday night study at 6:30 pm, communion about 7:15
Communion Sundays (2nd and 4th) drive through communion after both services
We’d like to remind all our participants
we do not engage in close contact on site, which is the risky behavior
churches are statistically one of the safest activities according to MI state data of both new and ongoing outbreaks (https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163_98173_102057---,00.html), while being one of the best for your overall health and well being
We had about 35 in the 9:00 am service and about 20 in the 10:45 last week.
If you have any symptoms, please stay home.
If you have been within 6’ of someone with COVID for 15 minutes, please stay home.
Please respect others on-site. Keep your distance.
The elderly and at risk should especially consider staying home.
Please wear a mask.
Whether you join me online, on site, or contact me (269-694-6104) for personal devotion and communion, do not give up God’s Word and Sacraments. I especially encourage those of you who have understandably stayed home for months, please get ahold of me to have God’s Word applied to you personally and get the Lord’s Supper.
Sincerely,
Pastor Timmermann
Thanksgiving 2020
“Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Eph 5:19 - 20)
I look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with you on November 26th.
6:30 pm on-site devotion and prayers
7:00 pm online devotion and prayers
Be sure to share the kingdom thanksgivings that we can pray about and give thanks for this year. It’s been a tough year, but we still have plenty to give thanks for.
Full details linked below.
Christmas flowers
We don’t have a coordinator for Christmas flowers. Please speak with pastor.
Advent 2020
Christmas 2020 will be different. It will still be a good chance to grow in waiting, hoping, and expecting.
There has never been a better chance to grow in practices of waiting and hoping for Jesus. A classic, beautiful practice is the use of an Advent wreath. Each week includes a candle to light and devotions.
If you don’t have an Advent wreath, get one this year. Church will be glad to help you get a beautiful, simple Advent wreath for only $15. Email church@peaceotsego.org or call 269-694-6104
We’ll have more for Advent in the coming weeks. Let’s get ready for the greatest gift!
The gospel, Jesus, and faith that brings life!
This is the class for people who aren’t sure if they believe in Jesus, would like to know more about Christianity, or would like a more formal introduction to the Christian church.
The next session will start in February!
Bylaws updates
The council made this video to review the bylaws changes.
Please join us for our next Q & A session on December 1st 6:30 pm.
For all updates, please visit https://peaceotsego.church/restructuring-bylaws-update/
Prayers (full prayer list)
The Hunt family - daughter Erika passed away after struggle with cancer
a meaningful Thanksgiving remembrance for us all after the difficulty of the last year
Other notes
November Christian Neighbors items are assorted fruits and juices (box for food in the family center)
The WELS C20 campaign has lots of helpful resources and encouragements
The lawn needs another mowing to mulch leaves and catch the last grass. Please speak with pastor or Jon Ott.
Sunday 11/22 9:00 service needs an usher - current guidelines
I’m studying and you could try
Andrew Schroer, 364 days of thanksgiving
Peter Steinke Healthy Congregations
Upcoming events (full calendar)
November 25th 6:30 and 7:00 Thanksgiving celebration
December 1st 6:30 pm Bylaws Q&A
December 6th 12:00 pm Bylaws Q&A
December 6th 12:00 pm Christmas decorating
December 13th 5:00 pm 131 Youth Crew - online game night
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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