131 Youth Crew October

131 Youth Crew October

Dear 131 Youth Crew, 

We had a great time at our kick off event in Caledonia a few weeks ago. Thank you to all of you for participating!

Our next gathering is October 22nd at 5:00 pm @ St Peter’s in Dorr.

Our theme this year is “Hold on to Your Faith”. This time we use the power of God to hold on. This weekend I watched a robot made at the local high school climb an elevated monkey bars. That was impressive. It had incredible power. Do you and I have that kind of power or more to hold on to God?

We’ll have dinner, games, study, and prayer all together on Saturday October 22nd. Look forward to seeing you!

For more information, please contact your local leaders.

For all the Youth Crew gatherings for 2022-2023 https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/8/2/131-youth-crew-2022-2023

https://www.facebook.com/131youthcrew

Want to invite a friend or neighbor to participate? Pass on this link so they can sign up for updates! https://peace.breezechms.com/form/0e38d3

Can't wait to see how God grows our faith together this year!

In Jesus,
The 131 Youth Crew team - Pastor Dave Rockhoff, Principal Luke Schershel, Pastor Al Kirschbaum, the Wedge family, Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Good news for Peace September 22

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, are we Bold Builders? If so, let’s obey. If you missed God’s Word this last week, check it out. Sermons — Peace (peaceotsego.org) This week God starts to lift our eyes to see the congregation he wants us to build. We actually spent a lot of time trying figure out what that would look like a few years ago. Check it out. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-QHch7diWvm0g-ytcbMMvfcDKhgcxe2/view?usp=sharing What do you think? Does it look right? What did we miss?

Remember, if you want to stream the service, you can find it linked online at https://peaceotsego.org/worship, which will send you to this location. https://v.ringcentral.com/join/273136645

Movie night: CS Lewis, the Most Reluctant Convert

Looks like we’ll have a pretty good group for our movie night on Sunday. Be sure to share the Facebook event and invite friends and family. https://www.facebook.com/events/655339502431168

Bring friends and join us for a great movie on September 25th at 5:00 pm. We’ll have snacks and some good conversation!

Trunk or Treat

Save the date! We’ll be hosting Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31st from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.

We are still looking for hosts for our Trunk or Treat. Any questions? Please contact Donna Weyenberg. Sign up here https://peace.breezechms.com/form/444c364383115 (if you’ve signed up with Donna already, no need to sign up again).

Congregational Forum and Voters’ Meeting

Peace will have one of its two voters’ meetings soon.

We’ll have a Congregational Forum on September 25th, 10:45 (right after service).

  • Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss.

  • The purpose is to clarify and accept input on proposals.

  • We will not go through reports; please do so on your own in advance.

We’ll have a Voters’ Meeting on October 9th, 10:45 (right after service).

  • All may attend; voters will conduct business.

  • Voting members have signed the constitution.

  • Voting members have agreed to attend.

  • This is the setting to conduct congregational business.

At these meetings, we will:

Participate remotely

You can participate on the computer (with a microphone and speakers) by clicking on this link. https://v.ringcentral.com/join/273136645 You may need to install an application the first time, so try it before the meeting time. All laptops should have the necessary hardware.

You can also call in to connect by phone. Dial 1 (650)419-1505; when prompted enter the meeting ID of 273 136 645. There is no need to enter a name.

 

Don H - hospitalized

Christian Neighbors items for September are mac and cheese, boxed potatoes

Usher for September is Roger Commissaris

Come down to the Creative Arts Festival, make new friends, and enjoy our community https://www.otsegoplainwellnow.org/creative-arts-festival

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 25th 10:45 Congregational Forum

  • September 25th 5:00 pm Movie Night “CS Lewis The Reluctant Convert”

  • October 4th 10:00 am Craft time

  • October 9th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting

  • October 31st 9:30 am Welcome Home

  • October 31st 5:00 pm Trunk or Treat

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace September 16

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, Sunday service. Friends, it is time to consider our ways. Let’s rebuild God’s house! We started last week with the message Be bold builders! — Peace (peaceotsego.org) Watch it at the link if you missed it. Last week we saw what we are supposed to do. This week, let’s see who we can be. Service outline 2022-09-18 service - Google Docs

If you didn’t get to add a Lego, be sure to do so this week.

Second, service streaming. Good job to those who joined on the private platform this last weekend. Thanks for joining us. Again, the easiest way to join is to get on our website…

  • https://peaceotsego.org

  • Click “Worship”

  • Then click “Worship with us Live”

Please let pastor know how the experience is and if you have any questions.

Movie night: CS Lewis, the Most Reluctant Convert

Wonder who this guy “CS Lewis” is that pastors quote all the time? Want to enjoy one of the greatest stories of conversion of all time?

Bring friends and join us for a great movie on September 25th at 5:00 pm. We’ll have snacks and some good conversation!

Let us know you’re coming at the Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/655339502431168

Trunk or Treat hosts

We'd love to have lots of kids and families enjoy a silly, not spooky Halloween. We’re looking for hosts for our Trunk or Treat. Any questions? Please contact Donna Weyenberg. Sign up here https://peace.breezechms.com/form/444c364383115 (if you’ve signed up with Donna already, no need to sign up again).

Name tags on mailboxes

We'll be adding name tags to the mailboxes in the coming month or so. We're hoping to make it easier for everyone to find their spot.

The names will be under your box.

Thank you!

Christianity Explored

Our next session of Christianity Explored begins this week! September 22nd at 6:30 pm

We want to listen to your questions and concerns about the gospel of Jesus. Christianity Explored is an opportunity to discuss those questions.

This class is primarily for those curious about the claims of Jesus and the gospel. Christians are encouraged to attend with friends and family.

Learn more and sign up here https://peaceotsego.org/events/christianityexplored2022fall

Congregational Forum and Voters’ Meeting

Peace will have one of its two voters’ meetings soon.

We’ll have a Congregational Forum on September 25th, 10:45 (right after service).

  • Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss.

  • The purpose is to clarify and accept input on proposals.

  • We will not go through reports; please do so on your own in advance.

We’ll have a Voters’ Meeting on October 9th, 10:45 (right after service).

  • All may attend; voters will conduct business.

  • Voting members have signed the constitution.

  • Voting members have agreed to attend.

  • This is the setting to conduct congregational business.

At these meetings, we will:

Participate remotely

You can participate on the computer (with a microphone and speakers) by clicking on this link. https://v.ringcentral.com/join/273136645 You may need to install an application the first time, so try it before the meeting time. All laptops should have the necessary hardware.

You can also call in to connect by phone. Dial 1 (650)419-1505; when prompted enter the meeting ID of 273 136 645. There is no need to enter a name.

 

Terry B - neck/back surgery

The Rice family - they moved this week since they are going through a bad time in life and could use prayers

Christian Neighbors items for September are mac and cheese, boxed potatoes

Usher for September is Roger Commissaris

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 18th 10:45 NO Bible study

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

  • September 22nd 6:30 Christianity Explored

  • September 25th 10:45 Congregational Forum

  • September 25th 5:00 pm Movie Night “CS Lewis The Reluctant Convert”

  • October 9th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Please pray for the family of Phyllis Curtis

Phyllis Curtis

Dear friends and family of Phyllis,

On Friday, September 9th, Phyllis finished her journey with us and was brought to her eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that she triumphs with all the saints because of her Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. She experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Phyllis encouraged me often. She missed worshiping and gathering with us, and constantly fought the fears of life with God’s grace. She remained hopeful to the end and died in peace. She was ready to head home.

Obituary: To read Phyllis’ obituary, please visit https://joldersma-klein.com/obituaries-archive/phyllis-e-curtis/2028/

Service: A service will take place on Monday, September 12th at 11:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church.

Visitation: There will be a brief visitation before the service at 10:00 am at Peace Lutheran Church.

Luncheon: There will be a luncheon following the service at Peace Lutheran Church about 12:00. Family, friends, and neighbors are all welcome to attend to share memories and words of encouragement.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Phyllis, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the service. Memorials may also be given to Time of Grace, which Phyllis enjoyed. https://timeofgrace.org/

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave Phyllis. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Phyllis’ family: 


Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Phyllis’ family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace September 8

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, 9/11 remains a significant day in American history. For an inside story and religious perspective on the day, listen to the two part series on Recorded, Remembering 9/11: The Day the Sky Turned Black - The Gospel Coalition Remembering 9/11: The Most Hopeful People - The Gospel Coalition

Second, Sunday service. Solomon built one of the wonders of the ancient world - the massive temple. Only 300 years later it was gone. The Assyrians and Babylonians destroyed it. Zerubbabel started the process to rebuild it. Rebuilding it was more than rebuilding a building. It was rebuilding a nation. Service outline https://bit.ly/3erGSe5

Third, service streaming starting September 11th will only be on our private platform. We’re going to test this for the month of September. Access it through https://peaceotsego.org/worship. As I wrote about a few other weeks, I want to encourage you to choose what is better. Choose what is physical Good news for Peace July 21 — Peace (peaceotsego.org) and more personal Good news for Peace July 28 — Peace (peaceotsego.org). I hope this goes well and I hope you’ll let us know how it goes!

 

The family of Phyllis C - Phyllis passed away

Don H - infection

Christian Neighbors items for September are mac and cheese, boxed potatoes

Usher for September is Roger Commissaris

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 16th 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

  • September 22nd 6:30 Christianity Explored

  • September 25th 10:45 Congregational Forum

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace September 1

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, happy Labor Day to you all. I hope you get a chance to reflect on your work and your rest. For help doing that, check out this sermon from Peace on our work. Get to Work — Peace (peaceotsego.org) Labor Day is one of those few non-religious holidays that helps us see the good God gives us in work and rest.

Second, Sunday service. CS Lewis wisely demonstrated that the challenge of spiritual battle for us is not so much demon possession, but materialism that covers over the spiritual warfare (see Screwtape Letters, Great Divorce). We’ve got to peel away all the stuff to see the real battle going on. Let’s do that Sunday. Service outline https://bit.ly/3AHT2qP

Third, service streaming starting September 11th will only be on our private platform. We’re going to test this for the month of September. Access it through https://peaceotsego.org/worship. As I wrote about a few other weeks, I want to encourage you to choose what is better. Choose what is physical Good news for Peace July 21 — Peace (peaceotsego.org) and more personal Good news for Peace July 28 — Peace (peaceotsego.org). I hope this goes well and I hope you’ll let us know how it goes!

Bold Builders

In the book of Haggai, God directed the people to build his house. Along the way, he dealt with the people and all the issues that kept them from becoming a group of people that honored him. Materialism, secularism, and environmental concerns held them back. God helped with them all.

Let’s get a renewed picture of what a great congregation is and why we should pursue one. We aren’t a social club, or just a group of friends. We’re part of something far greater. Eternal. And that requires “Bold Builders”.

Read the book of Haggai today and plan to join us starting September 11th. We’ll be on-site or online transitioning to our private stream (https://peaceotsego.org/worship)

God’s Church

Our studies will help us dig into the theological and practical issues dealing with being God’s Church. Love to see you. Check out our website for the latest on study opportunities this fall.

Christianity Explored

We want to listen to your questions and concerns about the gospel of Jesus. Christianity Explored is an opportunity to discuss those questions.

This class is primarily for those curious about the claims of Jesus and the gospel. Christians are encouraged to attend with friends and family.

Begin praying for and inviting your family and friends to attend.

The next session starts on September 22nd at 6:30 pm.

Team and Task Time

Team and Task Time brings together people from Peace to do work for our congregation and community.

Tuesday September 6th we’ll meet next.

  • Welcome Home

 

No prayers at time of publishing

Christian Neighbors items for September are mac and cheese, boxed potatoes

Ushers for September is Roger Commissaris

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 6th 10:00 am Craft time

  • September 6th 6:30 (6:00) pm Team and Task Time, dinner at 6, work at 6:30

  • September 9th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 16th 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

  • September 22nd 6:30 Christianity Explored

  • September 25th 10:45 Congregational Forum

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace August 25

 

Hello friends of Peace,

Something remarkable, wonderful and almost other worldly happens when we come together. We come together in one place and hear God’s words from another time and place. We are enlightened. Changed. We see the world with new eyes, and a new heart.

I am glad to gather and hear the gospel of Jesus. I’d love to do that with you. I hope you will join me and the rest of the Peace family each Sunday at 9:30 am starting September 11th. We’re charging our time a little to hopefully serve you better. No service at 9 or another time. Instead one service at 9:30. Thank you!

Bold Builders

In the book of Haggai, God directed the people to build his house. Along the way, he dealt with the people and all the issues that kept them from becoming a group of people that honored him. Materialism, secularism, and environmental concerns held them back. God helped with them all.

Let’s get a renewed picture of what a great congregation is and why we should pursue one. We aren’t a social club, or just a group of friends. We’re part of something far greater. Eternal. And that requires “Bold Builders”.

Read the book of Haggai today and plan to join us starting September 11th. We’ll be on-site or online transitioning to our private stream (https://peaceotsego.org/worship)

God’s Church

Our studies will help us dig into the theological and practical issues dealing with being God’s Church. Love to see you. Check out our website for the latest on study opportunities this fall.

 

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • August 27th 6:00 pm Youth Crew Kick off campfire

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

  • September 22nd 6:30 Christianity Explored

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace August 18

 

Hi people of Peace!

I remember reading the “choose your own adventure” books. Do you remember them? You’d be reading along and the bottom of the page said: if the character does one thing, turn to page 53. If the character does something else, turn to page 68. And it was up to you to decide.

I remember feeling time and again like the story ended in catastrophe - captured, lost, or worst dead. Total failure.

Then I would go back and try to find the ending that ended in success. Sometimes I would work my way backwards until I succeeded. Sometimes, there was nothing but failure.

Kind of like life.

Things fail. They come to an end. The death rate is still 1 out of 1.

The Bible is honest too that this is the way our stories end. And there is only one way to get a different end to our stories.

Want a different end to your story? Check out “The Final Failure” this week.

See you Sunday at 9 or 10:30!

God’s Word this week

2 Kings 25

Luke 12: 13-21

Songs this week

Jesus Loves Me

Ten Thousand Reasons

Brothers, Sisters Let Us Gladly

Take the World, But Give Me Jesus

Your Kingdom, O God

Prayers this week

Walter Heinichen family

Tom Meert

Fall ministry

Tom Handley

Parking Lot Striping

Many thanks to those who worked hard to restripe the parking lot: Paul R, Jim W, Roger C, Pete W, Don H, and the Team T kids

Christianity Explored

We want to listen to your questions and concerns about the gospel of Jesus. Christianity Explored is an opportunity to discuss those questions.

This class is primarily for those curious about the claims of Jesus and the gospel. Christians are encouraged to attend with friends and family.

Begin praying for and inviting your family and friends to attend.

The next session starts on September 22nd at 6:30 pm.


Trunk or Treat Coordinator

We are looking for a Trunk or Treat coordinator for the fall. (Trunk or Treat is around the end of October around Otsego’s downtown trick or treating). If you are interested please let Pastor know.


 

August ushers: Marc Nelson, Mike Grimm

Christian Neighbors: August is canned vegetables

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • August 27th 6:00 pm Youth Crew Kick off campfire

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

  • September 22nd 6:30 Christianity Explored

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Please pray for the family of Walter Heinichen

Walter Heinichen

Dear friends and family of Walter,

On Wednesday, August 10th, Walter finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of his Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Walter was a humble, faithful man. He helped build the parsonage at Peace. He was always eager to hear God’s Word and was creative enough to devise his own solution so that he could hear the Word while gathering with us - he brought his own bluetooth transmitter for his hearing aids. He protected his wife and cherished his family.

Obituary: To read Walter’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/walter-wally-heinichen/

Service: A graveside service and interment will be held on Tuesday August 16th at 1:00 pm. We will lay Walter to rest at Mountain Home Cemetery in Otsego.

Visitation: There will be no visitation.

Reception: There will be a light reception after the graveside service at Peace Lutheran Church. Family, friends, and neighbors are all welcome to attend to share memories and words of encouragement.

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Wally, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the service.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Wally. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Wally’s family: 


Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Wally’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace August 4

 

Hi people of Peace!

Fall services

Starting September 11th, we’ll switch to one service each Sunday at 9:30 am.

I will host a group for study of the Bible and helpful topics after the service, beginning about 10:45 am.

Class for kids grade PreK3-5th grade will start during the sermon and end just after service ends (about 9:50 to 10:40).

We’ll enjoy a meal together on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

Look forward to seeing you!

Are you okay?

We had a pretty strong storm this week. As you can see from the pictures, quite a few branches were down at church. The buildings only experienced minor scrapes.

Are you all okay? Let us know what you need.

The Service

Preview this week’s service https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cSty1zmznQetW-3wC3bgDL6SyJHKh3WXH002g0B7NgA/edit

Beach Day

Let’s cool off and enjoy some end of summer fun August 7th.

1:00 - 5:00 pm

We’ll be at Yankee Springs Recreational Beach for the afternoon. Food and fun! https://goo.gl/maps/187KNMbpH78HngYc6

Otsego Ready or Not 5K Run

Sign up to run with the people of Peace. August 6th 8:00 am. Otsego Ready or Not 5K (runsignup.com)

2022-2023 Youth Crew

Our 2022-2023 middle school and high school joint work is scheduled. Check here for the plan and start inviting friends! https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/8/2/131-youth-crew-2022-2023

If you want to receive middle school and high school updates directly, please sign up https://peace.breezechms.com/form/0e38d3

Can’t wait to spend time with you this year!

 

August ushers: Marc Nelson, Mike Grimm

Christian Neighbors: August is canned vegetables

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • August 7th 1:00 pm Beach Day at Yankee Springs

  • August 27th 6:00 pm Youth Crew Kick off campfire

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

 

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Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

131 Youth Crew 2022-2023

Dear 131 Youth Crew, 

Summer is passing by quickly and we hope that all of you are having a blessed break. With the school year rapidly approaching, we are excited to invite you to our 131 Youth Crew. Our youth group consists of the middle school and high school students (grades 6-12) from any of our area churches - Holy Trinity in Wyoming, Peace in Otsego, Saint Peter’s in Dorr, Spirit of Life in Caledonia, St Paul's in Hopkins, Grace in Muskegon, Our Savior in Hart, and many more! We meet throughout the year participating in fun group events, bible studies, skill building, and community service events.

Our theme this year is "Hold On To Your Faith".

These are the important dates as you plan for the year.

  • August 27th @ 6pm - Kick Off Camp Fire - Spirit of Life

  • October 22nd @ 5pm - WELS Youth Night - Saint Peter’s Dorr

  • November 11th @TBD - Bowling and Lock-In - Holy Trinity

  • January 21st @ 5pm - WELS Youth Night - Peace Otsego

  • March 11th @ TBD - A Special Easter Community Service Project - Spirit of Life

  • May 6th @ 5pm - WELS Youth Night – Holy Trinity

Please note this year we're meeting on Saturdays. I hope you'll plan ahead to join us!

For more information, please contact your local leaders.

Want to invite a friend or neighbor to participate? Pass on this link so they can sign up for updates! https://peace.breezechms.com/form/0e38d3

Follow us on Facebook to be part of the conversation. https://www.facebook.com/131youthcrew

Can't wait to see how God grows our faith together this year!

In Jesus,
The 131 Youth Crew team - Pastor Dave Rockhoff, Principal Luke Schershel, Pastor Al Kirschbaum, the Wedge family, Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Good news for Peace July 28

 

Hi people of Peace!

Can’t wait to see you Sunday at 9 or 10:30 am.

Virtual services

Last week I invited you to get into God’s Word in a better way than livestreaming services.

For example, what about love?

The other week, we had some tough interactions at church. I won’t say what, but there was some tough stuff. As we finished, I looked at everyone and said, hey, I know this isn’t easy. Just remember the great purposes we are working for together. We are bringing people the gospel. We are seeing God’s kingdom come. Let’s keep working for that greater purpose. I love you all and I love working with you.

Where else do you get to do that? You can’t do that on a livestream.

I see the value of livestream. It helps in a few situations. But it can’t replace the real life we have together as Christians.

Come enjoy that life with us. Love to be part of it with you.

The Service

Preview this week’s service https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uofWFBFgHM9MnZCzbJdxSh5o8d7wIJtqssZGn7qlNlk/edit?usp=sharing

Beach Day

Let’s cool off and enjoy some end of summer fun August 7th.

1:00 - 5:00 pm

We’ll be at Yankee Springs Recreational Beach for the afternoon. Food and fun! https://goo.gl/maps/187KNMbpH78HngYc6

Service Times

Starting September 11th, we’ll move from two services to one service.

We’ll have one service at 9:30 am. Not 9:00, or 10:00 or 10:30, but 9:30 am.

I’ve enjoyed, and I think many of us have enjoyed, two services. We’ve had space. We’ve had a more intimate experience. We’ve had a chance to get to know people better (if you can’t get to know people with 30 or 40, you’ll never do it with 80 or 100). We’ve had options.

Despite these positives, the experiment has started to go an unhelpful way. We’re concerned about the attendance, our hope for the future, and our commitment to walking together.

Let’s compromise, come together at one new time for all of us, and be a new people.

Otsego Ready or Not 5K Run

Sign up to run with the people of Peace. August 6th 8:00 am. Otsego Ready or Not 5K (runsignup.com)

 

July Ushers: Richard Ueck, Dave Grimm

August ushers: Marc Nelson, Mike Grimm

Christian Neighbors: items for July are fruit juice and cereal

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • July 24th 5:00 pm Youth Crew work meeting

  • September 11th 9:30 am Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • September 21st 6:30 pm Night of Song

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace July 21

 

Hi people of Peace!

See you Sunday at 9 or 10:30 am.

Striping the lot

We had some good truck fun this week. We got the lot cleaned so that it can be striped coming up. I hope that all your cars will fill the lot!

Virtual services

While we attempt to regularly livestream our Sunday service, I want to encourage you to use caution as you approach streaming church services.

There aren’t any Bible verses that speak directly to live streaming.

I encourage you to remember verses like “Where two or three gather in my name” (Mt 18:20) and consider that two or three is the minimum number of people, not the maximum :-).

I encourage you to remember that there are nearly one hundred places that speak about “one another” - ways we should behave towards one another and be together.

I know as well as anyone else that there is a plethora of services out there. You can find a service of God’s Word from all over the world and every theological perspective. I know there are plenty of seemingly good reasons to livestream services at home.

Even the New York Times has pointed out a couple of times that live-streaming isn’t the same thing. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/30/opinion/church-online-services-covid.html

Think about it some.

The Service

Preview this week’s service https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J0-PFyuBIKPfibQw_c6jCZCNY8sNTItThC3o3GneGjY/edit?usp=sharing

Welcome Home!

We’ll have a special event on Sunday, October 30th to welcome people home who have been gone for a while.

Pastor would love to have a small team of people to help for the day. We’ll have special invites, a chili cook-off, a photographer, and more.

Connect with pastor to help out!

Beach Day

Let’s cool off and enjoy some end of summer fun August 7th.

1:00 - 5:00 pm

We’ll be at Yankee Springs Recreational Beach for the afternoon. Food and fun! https://goo.gl/maps/187KNMbpH78HngYc6

 

July Ushers: Richard Ueck, Dave Grimm

Christian Neighbors: items for July are fruit juice and cereal

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • July 24th 5:00 pm Youth Crew work meeting

  • September 11th 9:00 Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

Good news for Peace July 7

 

Hi people of Peace!

My own personal brand kind of stinks. I can’t seem to keep a website up, my podcast and youtube are not popular, and I’ve got just a normal number of friends and followers on all my social media.

I know, I know. Most of you say, pastor, this is silly. Who cares?

You might not. I’m glad you love me no matter how well-known I am. I love you too.

There is some value in a personal brand. The great teachers of Christian history - Martin Luther, CFW Walther, Charles Spurgeon, Billy Graham, Augustine, and many more were all well-known.

But some people take their own name way too far. Solomon is one of those examples. We’ll see his failure this week.

To think about our church’s brand a little, check out this article. Church branding is not about its logo | Praise & Proclaim Ministries (praiseandproclaim.com). I’ll see you on Sunday for the name of Christ.

When we gather this week

David, a man after God’s own heart, was overcome by the force of failure. We should not overestimate the force of failure and sin to destroy our own lives. https://peaceotsego.org/sermons/2022/7/7/failure-costs-but-youll-never-feel-its-full-force

Success can be just as forceful - and destructive. In 1 Kings 10-11 this week, we’ll see Solomon’s “failure”. It doesn’t show up right away. Read ahead a little.

God's Word this week

1 Kings 10-11

Psalm 22

Luke 9:18-24

Music this week

“Baptized into Your Name Most Holy”

“How Firm a Foundation”

“Lord of Glory You Have Bought Us”

Prayers this week

The family of Don K

Worship and music at Peace

See you Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30 (outdoors)

Fall Ministry Work

We’ve got lots to do to get going for our fall ministry. Education classes for children and adults, events for our congregation and the people around us, and people to care for.

If you can help out this fall, it’s time to start talking with pastor.

To check out the whole Peace team, visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/team

 

July Ushers: Richard Ueck, Dave Grimm

Christian Neighbors: items for July are fruit juice and cereal

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • July 16th 11:00 am Christian funeral of Don Knobloch

  • September 11th 9:00 Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

 

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269-694-6104

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Please pray for the family of Don Knobloch

Don Knobloch

Dear friends and family of Don

On Saturday, July 2nd, Don finished his journey with us and was brought to his eternal rest with Jesus. I am comforted to know that he triumphs with all the saints because of his Savior. I pray that you have the same comfort. He experiences what we can only imagine:

“Then I heard what sounded like a great multitude… shouting, ‘Hallelujah! For our God Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his bridegroom has made himself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given him to wear.'” (Revelation 19)

Don was a powerful example of sin and grace. He was constantly confronted and rebuked by mistakes and failures, and only comforted by the good news of Jesus - nothing else gave him encouragement. He served in countless little ways, making the coffee for years at church, driving local acquaintances around town, and serving weekly meals. No matter the challenges, we were all honored to follow Jesus with Don.

Obituary: To read Don’s obituary, please visit https://www.winkelfuneralhome.com/obituaries/. The obituary will be posted there when it is available.

Memorial: Don’s memorial service will take place on July 16th at Peace Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

The service will be available via livestream for those who are unable to attend in person. Please see our site https://peaceotsego.org/worship or visit our YouTube page Peace Lutheran Church - YouTube. The service will be available a little bit before 11 am and be archived afterwards.

Visitation: Visitation will take place on Friday July 15th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church; or from 10:00 - 10:45 am on Saturday July 16th at Peace Lutheran Church.

Luncheon: Everyone is welcome to attend a light luncheon following the service at Peace.

Interment: Interment will take place at Martin Cemetery

Memorial To give a memorial to Peace in honor of Don, please go to https://peaceotsego.org/give and select “Memorial” or attend the funeral.

I invite you to gather with all of us to mourn and celebrate the victory Jesus gave to Don. May Jesus work healing and hope in us.

Serving the living Savior

Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Please pray for Don’s family: 


Lord Jesus, by your victory over death you have opened the way to eternal life for all of us. Comfort Don’s family in their loss. Let their grief empty their souls of pain, hurt, and disappointment. Fill them up with new life. Renew their joy each morning. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 

Good news for Peace June 30

 

Hi people of Peace!

Night of Prayer

This week we kicked off a time of prayer and seeking God’s help to make good music. Over the next months, we’ll work together for some possible future musicians. Specifically, each of us is asking God for a few people who will help us make good Christian worship.

I invite you to take the time and pray with us.

Also, use this card or grab a copy at church to start praying for possible future musicians.

Dobbs decision

Last week a major decision regarding life was announced. I’m sure by now you’ve heard more about it than you’d like and I’m not going to add to that.

I’m here as your pastor to listen and provide guidance from God’s Word. If you have any questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions, please bring them forward. I’ll be glad to help out in any way I can.

We’re glad to protect life and we’re glad whenever others want to protect life. We encourage you to remain faithful to God’s Word, and to stand firm in the forgiveness and the approval of the gospel.

In case you haven’t seen them, both the WELS and our affiliated organization for supporting life, Christian Life Resources, responded to the ruling.

https://wels.net/wels-statement-on-roe-v-wade-ruling/

https://christianliferesources.com/2022/06/28/statement-on-overturning-roe-v-wade/

When we gather this week

One of the things that has struck me as we’ve looked at these stories from long ago is the compounding of failures. Abraham believed a lie about love. Then he convinced his wife to live that lie. Abimelek and the people of Gerar experienced sickness because of that lie.

We’ll see the same this week in the story of David.

God's Word this week

2 Samuel 11 & 12

Psalm 40

Luke 7:36-505

Music this week

“Father We Praise You”

“Lord to You I Make Confession”

“There is a Higher Throne”

“Before You Lord We Bow”

Prayers this week

Dave M - health and recovery

Don K - hospitalization

Our country and freedom

Worship and music at Peace

See you Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30 (outdoors)


Fall Ministry Work

We’ve got lots to do to get going for our fall ministry. Education classes for children and adults, events for our congregation and the people around us, and people to care for.

If you can help out this fall, it’s time to start talking with pastor.

To check out the whole Peace team, visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/team

Bike Outing

Thanks to everyone who enjoyed our bike outing! We hope you had a good time too.

 

July Ushers: Richard Ueck, Dave Grimm

Christian Neighbors: items for July are fruit juice and cereal

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 11th 9:00 Fall kick off (groups and activities restart for fall)

  • October 30th Welcome Home Sunday

 

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269-694-6104

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We Worship! Worship and music at Peace

We Worship! Worship and music at Peace

 

We Worship! Worship and music at Peace

Peace Lutheran Church has been part of a rich worship life that we want to see many future generations enjoy. 

We want to 

  • Enable everyone from children to senior adults to both hear the gospel and be shaped by the gospel

  • Be a church of Word and Sacrament

  • Train people to bring others the gospel

  • Be more a church that develops musicians, readers, speakers, teachers, etc than a church that uses such people - we’re going to enjoy and thank people who learn

  • Be relationally significant - more than a family, be an eternal family 

  • Have live music - sing with live musicians

  • Let children be a regular part of our worship, including supporting worship with music and instruments

More than using or having musicians, we want to develop musicians. 

More than enjoying music or having music, we want to make music. 

More than celebrating our choices, we want to glorify God's grace. 

We are focused on the work of the true proclamation of God’s Word according to the Lutheran Confessions to the real people around us for all our eternal good.

Seeking musicians we can work with

For the next sixth months, we are praying for and seeking God’s help with individuals who could someday make music with us.

By God’s grace, before Christmas this year, we’ll be able to fill out this image.

In order to see who God could provide as possible future musicians, we are each going to think of and prayer for 5 people. We’re each identifying people who either

  • might already be musicians and are looking for a group of believers to join with in music making

  • or might be underdeveloped musicians already sharing our convictions

  • or might be good leaders who want to learn music

We’ll collect these cards in November as we prepare to give thanks for possible future musicians. Download the card below and use it yourself or pick up a copy at church.

 

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269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace June 23

 

Hi people of Peace!

Twice this week people asked me, “why are people saying that to you? What have you been telling them?” In those moments, I had to face up to who I was and what I had been saying and doing. It was about money. Had I become greedy and selfish? There is nothing wrong with discussing finances. Money is an important part of our lives and we need to steward it well. We can’t become greedy.

What about you? Did you face your failures this week? Did God convict you of sin? If he did, be sure to hear God’s Word of forgiveness this weekend.

God's Word this week

Genesis 20:1-18

Psalm 30

Luke 7:11-17

Music this week

“Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed”

“When in the Hour of Utmost Need”

“Jesus Lives! The Victory’s Won”

Prayers this week

Jim Walkley Jr

Don Knobloch - thanksgiving

Congratulations to the choir for a great year, and a big thanks to Kaitlyn Nelson for her musical gifts. May God be with her as she goes forward in faith.

See you Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30!

God bless!

Pastor Nathaniel T

Night of Prayer

As we work on our musicians and worship life, we’ll gather for a night of worship and prayer. The night of prayer is simply a night for us to gather for no other purpose than to pray together and sing a little for our worship and music life.

We’re going to gather together and ask God to help us be people who worship him well, who make beautiful, gospel telling music, and raise up musicians for many years.

Our brief time of prayer will be about 30 minutes.

June 29th at 6:30 pm.

 

“Ridin’ The Way” - Bike outing

Join our “Ridin the Way” bike outing Sunday at 3:00 pm. Sign up below!

June Ushers: Terry Brower & Andy Winter

July Ushers: Richard Ueck, Dave Grimm

Christian Neighbors: items for June are soup beans; kidney, navy, black

Fall Ministry Work

We’ve got lots to do to get going for our fall ministry. Education classes for children and adults, events for our congregation and the people around us, and people to care for.

If you can help out this fall, it’s time to start talking with pastor.

We’ll get going for real at the July Team and Task Time, July 5th, 6:30 pm.

To check out the whole Peace team, visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/team

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • June 25th, 9:00 am Faith and Culture Workshop Part 2

  • June 26th, 3:00 pm “Ridin’ the Way” Bike Outing

  • June 29th, 6:30 pm Night of Prayer

  • July 5th, 6:30 pm Team and Task Time - start putting together fall ministry

 

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269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace June 16

 

Hi people of Peace!

As a teenage boy, I didn’t care about politics much. One event has stuck out in my mind. Bill Clinton was accused of an affair. I remember him publicly stating on national television, “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” That was a tall tale.

It’s one thing to fail, big time, publicly. It’s another thing entirely to fail to admit to it.

This week we’ll start to hear what God says about famous failures. Look forward to seeing you Sunday!

We’re also saying farewell to Kaitlyn Nelson (not a failure!) after her faithful service for the last few years. We’ll pray for her at both services and have a little celebration between services. We pray that God goes with her. We ask that she walk with humility, listen to God’s Word, and enjoy God’s approval in Jesus Christ!

Second, I want to say thank you to the Wedges and Josh G for their willingness to carry God’s work forward. Glad to have you! They are part of a big team - that needs you! Check out the current team at https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/team

God's Word this week

Exodus 2:11-25

Psalm 100

Luke 7:1-10

Music this week

“O God Our Help in Ages Past”

“Chief of Sinners Though I Be”

“How Firm a Foundation”

Night of Prayer

As we work on our musicians and worship life, we’ll gather for a night of worship and prayer. I challenge us to place our trust in him on June 29th at 6:30 pm.

 

Father’s Day

Fathers, thank you for your service. We look forward to honoring you this Sunday, June 19th.

Space for Your Event

Do you have a special event or celebration coming up and need space? Any space on-site except for the sanctuary can be used for non-ministerial events like graduation parties, baby showers, anniversaries, birthday parties, group gatherings, etc. We’d be glad to host your event! Please bring any requests to pastor or council for review.

To review the current facility use policy and see if your event is eligible, please click below.

“Ridin’ The Way” - Bike outing

Join our “Ridin the Way” bike outing next weekend June 26th. Love to see you!

Ukraine Ukraine – WELS

Don K

Jerry K

Judi D

Dave M - surgery

Maggie C - granddaughter of Phyllis C, has MS and family is struggling to care for her

June Ushers: Terry Brower & Andy Winter

Christian Neighbors: items for June are soup beans; kidney, navy, black

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • June 17th, 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • June 18th Choir party

  • June 19th Kaitlyn N farewell, Father's Day (root beer floats)

  • June 22nd, 6:00 pm Ladies Night Out @ Main Street Pub on Gull Road

  • June 25th, 9:00 am Faith and Culture Workshop Part 2

  • June 26th, 3:00 pm “Ridin’ the Way” Bike Outing

 

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Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org