“we believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy” ~ Peter
Special Christmastime Opportunities
We are so thankful for the Lord, his generosity to us, and your generosity to one another. I was talking with one of you who very suddenly had to stop attending and participating in God’s Word and mission. She mentioned a couple of people had called her, asked about her situation, and encouraged her. Thank you for doing that. I’m honored to be part of this loving group of people.
I know how many people ask you to give to certain causes and interests this time of year. Like you, I have things I like to support.
We at Peace want you to have a chance consider all your giving opportunities this season. I’ll put them all out there once and trust you to make a wise choice guided by the Holy Spirit.
God’s gospel demands everything from us. But it also gives everything to us. Nothing else in this world gives and takes likes this.
May the Lord enrich your experience of his coming in Word and Sacrament this Christmas.
The Tree of Warmth
We’re collecting new items including hats, gloves, scarves, socks, slippers, and blankets to keep people warm. Slippers and blankets are new this year based on a request from Sylvia’s Place.
Donations will go to prepared packages for you to pass out, Dix Street elementary, Washington Street elementary school, Sylvia’s Place, and the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission. Prepared packages are new this year so that we can give them out to people we notice.
Please return donations by Sunday January 8th. We’ll distribute
The Giving Tree
We’re glad to help a family of a mother and a 4 year old daughter connected to Sylvia’s Place get some Christmas cheer!
We’ve placed tags on a tree in the lobby that include their Christmas wishes.
Take as many tags as you would like but please remember to attach the tag to the gift(s) you are returning and don't wrap them.
Please try to return the unwrapped gift under the tree by December 15th with the card
God bless your generosity!
Christmas Bags for Kids
We’ll hand out small gift bags to the children that attend our Christmas services
We suggest small oranges (cuties), Christmas cards, coloring books, crayons, activity books, and individually wrapped candy.
We plan to give away 40 bags.
Drop off items in office by December 17th (we’re packing bags the 17th)
We can’t wait to share Christmas with your family and friends!
End of Year Donations
And finally please know that Peace is incredibly grateful for your gifts, your worship of God through giving, and your partnership in our mission. If you’d still like to give thanks to the Lord and join in our mission, please make sure your gifts are in by Sunday, December 25th to be counted as 2022 gifts. Gifts received after that date will be considered 2023 gifts.
Individuals 70 ½ or older should also know that they can receive some excellent benefits through the end of the year IRA charitable distributions. Since the explanation is fairly lengthy, please visit the WELS page that explains. https://mcg.welsrc.net/download-mcg/ira-charitable-distributions/. If you need help, please speak with Ralph Holewa, Jim Winkel, or pastor.
Thank you for your partnership as we bring people the gospel of Jesus!
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Peace Lutheran Church
805 S Wilmott St
Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6104
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