Scripture this week: In the last days, God says,

I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Acts 2:1-21, John 15:25-27

Hi all!

Every people group, every city, and every region has a unique culture.

I’ve enjoyed being part of this region and it’s culture. We’ve got a good clan culture - multiple generations of families get together to celebrate milestones. We’re frugal and generous if it is the right cause. And we’re private. Even if we like you, we probably won’t tell you :-)

I’ve learned a few others things about this area.

  • We’re a little older

  • We’re more likely to be divorced or widowed (the strong marriage culture is shifting)

  • We’re slightly less educated

  • We’ve actually got slightly smaller family sizes

  • We tend to be slightly less wealthy

  • We enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the nation

What do you think is unique about people in this area?

This is one of the great things about the gospel and following Jesus. On the day of Pentecost, each person heard the gospel in their own language. “we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues”! This is Christianity! God does not need you to come to him and be like him. He will come to people, wherever they are, and make them into his people.

We’re celebrating Pentecost and the start of the Christian church this week. Services Sunday at 9 and 10:45 - last time! Can’t wait to see you!

Pastor Timmermann

P.S. Starting May 30th services are 9:00 and 10:30 with 10:30 outdoors!

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Student and Teacher Recognition

We’ll recognize our students and teachers this year for their faithfulness and receiving of God’s grace. Please join me in thanking our teachers (Rachel T, Tamara H, Sarah G, Laurie B, and Macayla W) for all their hard work. Each parent attended each week so we could keep class with COVID protocols. Amazing dedication! I’m honored to be able to work with them.

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Fundraising for a digital keyboard

We have raised $866 so far! Thanks for your partnership to get to our $3000 goal.

  • Collect cans - donate aluminum cans and we’ll collect the proceeds!

  • Buy swag - check out our new, fun line of Peace pieces. Customize to your taste! Peace in Otsego (spreadshirt.com)

  • Donate - drop a check or designated cash in offering marked “keyboard” or “Power of Praise” or donate online. Be sure to change the account to “Power of Praise” Give — Peace (peaceotsego.org)

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a good opportunity for us to honor the men and women who have given their lives for us. As a Christian church, we don’t invest in politics; we invest in people.

We’d like to hear your stories of men and women who have given their lives. We’ll gather these stories for the next few weeks and share, with permission, brief lines from these stories on Memorial Day.

I’d love to listen to these stories. Please get ahold of me (pastor) if you’ve got a story to share or drop one in the blue box in the entry area!

Christianity Explored

Begin praying and inviting friends to attend our next Christianity Explored class. This class is an opportunity to discuss questions and concerns for those curious about the claims of Jesus. It’s a great place to start if you’d like to make a profession of faith or be part of Peace’s congregation.

The next session starts on June 7th. More info and sign up by clicking below.

Prayers (full prayer list)

  • Our students and teachers

Other notes (more ministry items)

 

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