Good news for Peace November 10

 

Hello friends of Peace,

We Worship - Musicians

The names are coming in! 2 months ago we invited the whole congregation to collect names of people who could possibly, some day, help us glorify God with music. We’d like to collect those names now so we can all pray for these people, and begin to talk to them about joining us.

This is our first step in developing the future of worship and music at Peace. We’ve got a lot more to come and can’t wait to see what God does among us.

We Worship! Worship and music at Peace — Peace Lutheran Church (peaceotsego.org)

We’ve got a basket on the next steps table. Drop your cards filled with names there - or message church.

Kingdom Thanksgivings

We’ll give thanks to God together November 23rd 6:30 pm at our Thanksgiving Service.

As a group of believers, we are especially glad to give thanks for what we call “kingdom thanksgivings”. Kingdom thanksgivings are the gospel-related work God is up to among us. It’s what he does with his good news of forgiveness and life.

This year we invite all our friends and neighbors to share their thanksgivings

  • add a postcard at church to our “kingdom thanksgivings” wall

  • Email your kingdom thanksgiving to church@peaceotsego.org, text to 269-694-6104, or reach us on social media and we’ll add it to the wall

Come and Help! (Advent 2022)

Starting November 27th, Peace will spend time expecting Jesus’ coming. We call this time “Advent”.

Advent means “coming”; it also means "expectation".

This Advent as we meditate on God’s Word, we will learn to ask God to come and help, just as his people did long ago.

A traditional Advent decoration is an Advent wreath. 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

Children’s Christmas service

Our kids are getting to work preparing for this year’s Christmas service. We’re so excited that they get to share the gospel with words and music.

The Children’s Christmas service will be on December 18th at 9:30 am.

If you’d like to have your kids participate in this year’s Christmas service for kids, please let pastor or our teachers know.

The kids will practice together weekly on Sundays until the service!

Can’t wait to hear them!

Love Came Down: Christmas 2022

We’ll celebrate the greatest gift of love December 24th at 4:30 or 6:30 pm, and December 25th at 9:30. Save the date and please join us for Christmas!

 

Don Hutchinson and family

Bill McNees and family

Daniel Bosch (Squeeks)

Helga Harris

I’d like to thank Pete and Donna Weyenberg. They have jumped into Peace’s work wholeheartedly. Pete comes to our site many weeks to work on our facility and keep it in good shape. Donna recently organized our Trunk or Treat and is a committed part of our Wednesday night study group. I’m so thankful for them and be sure to thank them yourself!

Christian Neighbors items for November are pancake mix and syrup.

Ushers for November are Kart Wedge and Jim Winkel

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • November 11th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • November 11th 6:30 pm Bunco

  • November 11th 8:00 pm Youth Crew lock in (leave at 7:00 pm)

  • November 18th 11:00 pm Ladies Guild

  • November 23rd 6:30 pm Thanksgiving

  • December 3rd 4:00 pm Hometown Christmas

  • December 24th 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm Christmas Eve

 

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Otsego, MI 49078

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Good news for Peace November 3

 

Hello friends of Peace,

Telling our gospel story: Welcome Home

First, thank you for enjoying and praising God for our gospel-bringing story. Welcome Home was a wonderful time - welcoming new people, celebrating our history, and looking to our future.

Please welcome our new faces, congratulate the chili makers, and keep praying about musicians!

Trunk or Treat

Thanks to the great Trunk or Treat Team! We had a wonderful time welcoming all the kids and families to our campus. Thank you!

Christmas Banner

Thanks for the banner input. Blue won! We appreciate the input. Peace - Otsego | Facebook

Fall Work Day!

Fall Work Day Saturday November 5th 9:00 - 12:00. This is an important time to get our facility ready for the winter. We’ll be doing lots of tasks, including:

  • final leaf clean up

  • prep parking lot for plowing with stakes and clean up

  • shovels, salt out

  • clean up the barn

I know we all have homes (and some even second homes) that need work before the winter. Our facility does too. I appreciate all you do so we can keep using it for ministry!

Michigan Lutheran Seminary (high school - MLS)

Michigan Lutheran Seminary, an affiliated Christian high school, is now accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year. Families can submit an application by visiting mlsem.org/apply. The online application should only take about ten minutes to complete and there is no fee. Families that apply before December 31 will be entered in a raffle for a $500 tuition credit. Those who apply before January 31 will be entered to win a $250 tuition credit. We’re already excited to welcome a new class of Cardinals to campus next fall!

We Worship - Musicians

2 months ago we invited the whole congregation to collect names of people who could possibly, some day, help us glorify God with music. We’d like to collect those names now so we can all pray for these people, and begin to talk to them, if possible, about joining us.

We’ve got a basket on the next steps table. Drop your cards filled with names there!

Other notes

 

Don Hutchinson and family

Bill McNees and family

Daniel Bosch (Squeeks)

Veterans

Hunters and hunting season

Please welcome and thank Bill and Helga. They have joined us and jumped right in. We’re glad to have them as part of the team. Please stop and thank them when you can.

Christian Neighbors items for November are pancake mix and syrup.

Ushers for November are Kart Wedge and Jim Winkel

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • November 5th 9:00 am Fall Work Day

  • November 11th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • November 11th 6:30 pm Bunco

  • November 11th 8:00 pm Youth Crew lock in (leave at 7:00 pm)

  • November 18th 11:00 pm Ladies Guild

  • December 3rd 4:00 pm Hometown Christmas

  • December 24th 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm Christmas Eve

 

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805 S Wilmott St

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269-694-6104

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131 Youth Crew November - Lock in

131 Youth Crew November - Lock in

Dear 131 Youth Crew, 

So good to enjoy the gathering with you all on October 22nd!

Our next event is bowling and a lock in with Holy Trinity (Wyoming) on November 11th, 8:00.

After bowling, we’ll go back to Holy Trinity for board games, gym games, pizza, activities, and some sleeping (if we have to, in separate rooms).

Schedule

  • 7:30 meet at Holy Trinity to drop off stuff (optional)

  • 8:00 bowling @ Park Center Lanes in Wyoming

  • 10 pm approximately back to Holy Trinity for games, food, sleep

  • 7:00 am Saturday pick up

Cost is $20. Please bring it with to cover bowling, food, etc.

We’ve got a great team of chaperones. Can’t wait to see you!

Questions? Please contact your local leader.

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 Scherschel, Pastor Al Kirschbaum, the Wedge family, Pastor Nathaniel Timmermann

Good news for Peace October 27

 

Hello friends of Peace,

Telling our gospel-bringing story: Welcome Home

First, I’m looking forward to gathering with you this Sunday to be God’s people and rejoice in the Word God has given us, a Word that has gathered us for 70 years.

October 30th 9:30 - 1:00 pm

Here is our schedule for Welcome Home Sunday!

  • 9:30 Worship

  • 11:00 Lunch and chili cook off

  • 11:30 Bible bingo, cakewalk, games

  • 12:00 Kickball

As part of our Welcome Home, we’re collecting items to tell our story of “bringing people the gospel”. Do you have…

  • pictures of your profession of faith or confirmation?

  • testimonies?

  • quotes?

Add them to our table!

Plan to be part of our Welcome Home!

https://peaceotsego.org/events/welcomehome

Voters’ Meeting

Second, thank you to all who participated in the voters’ meeting.

Our next meeting will be January 29th, 2023 to review all of our 2022 ministry and approve the 2023 council.

Thank you for your partnership!

Christmas Banner

We put a Christmas banner up downtown to wish people a Merry Christmas. We’re looking to replace our old one.

We’ve got a couple of options. Which do you like? Let us know! Email church@peaceotsego.org or call/text 269-694-6104.

If you already shared your input on our Facebook group, no ballot stuffing! Peace - Otsego | Facebook

Lutheran Leadership

I’m excited about the upcoming conference on Lutheran Leadership. Love to join you! Check it out!

WNCLL – WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership

Reformation

The Reformation is a significant event that changed so much.

There are a lot of good resources out there to get a sense of the impact of the Reformation. Here are just a couple:

Proposition 3

We received a brief article from our affiliated pregnancy care center that we want to share with you. It addresses Proposition 3, which is part of the November 8th election. To read the article, please click here Speaking Up article.

As a Christian church in the confessional Lutheran tradition, we want to believe and live according to the Bible and the Lutheran Confessions. We recognize difficult questions related to Proposition 3; the council has been discussing them some. This questions deals with a lot of politics to be sure, but it also has a lot to do with our beliefs, our theology, our ethics, and so much more.

We encourage you to read up on this matter and consider it appropriately. If you have any questions about the Bible and Christian living, please feel free to talk to pastor or our elder Tom Wright. They’d be glad to listen and discuss them with you.

Thank you for walking with us to bring people the gospel of Jesus.

Armed Security Survey

Peace is aware of the many safety and security concerns we face. Because of that we try to stay on top of policies and practices that keep us safe.

The question of an armed security team has come up. We are taking a survey to get congregation input.

Please take a moment to fill out the survey at this link https://peace.breezechms.com/form/d4cb43 or pick up a paper copy on site.

Questions? Please contact Gary Coombs or the church office.

 

Don Hutchinson and family

Bill McNees and family

Welcome Home

This week I’d like to thank the Wedge family. The Wedges have had so many trials over the last few years, but they’ve also been consistently present to serve all of us. They clean, they help teach the children, they bring flowers, they mow, they help with the Youth Crew, and now they are working on music for our services. If you see them, please thank them their work. They do so much.

Work day - our fall work day is scheduled for November 5th, 9:00 a.m. Lots to do. Please come be part of the work and fun https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AYi87Y77lyE9Cyd1rf0Ja6z2IcPvGW69pSqUDpsb6yI/edit

Christian Neighbors items for October are pasta and pasta sauce.

Ushers for October are Jim Winkel, Ron Miller

Christmas volunteers

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • October 30th 9:30 am Welcome Home

  • October 31st 5:00 pm Trunk or Treat

  • November 5th 9:00 am Fall Work Day

  • November 11th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • November 11th 6:30 pm Bunco

  • November 11th Youth Crew lock in

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace October 13th

 

Hello friends of Peace,

Getting What You Want

First, are you getting what you want? This week, God shows us two people in his Word. One seems to get everything that he wants, the other doesn’t seem to get anything that he would want. It makes us ask, are we getting what we want? Do we really want what we want?

Have you figured out what you want? Maybe spend some time reviewing your future vision and goals… Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind® | FranklinCovey

Welcome Home

Second, we're bold builders building this Christian congregation. Let's come together as God's people on October 30th at our “Welcome Home”.

As part of our Welcome Home we’re collecting items to tell our story of “bringing people the gospel”. Do you have…

  • pictures of your profession of faith or confirmation?

  • testimonies?

  • quotes?

Add them to our table!

Plan to be part of our Welcome Home!

https://peaceotsego.org/events/welcomehome

Voters’ Meeting

Third, we want you all to be part of the discussion and decisions for our church's mission and ministry in 2023.

The voters’ meeting this Sunday, October 16 at 10:45 is a great chance for us to publicly praise, thank, honor, and glorify God for the work he has done this past year, and to ask him to do more than we could ask for in 2023.

  • final approval to our updated bylaws, a process we started back in 2020

  • our 2023 ministry plan and budget

Those decisions will be finalized at the voters’ meeting. For all the information, please visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/09/22-phcea

Financial Peace

We’ve started our recent session of Financial Peace. We have 6 people there - a good group. Pray for us! Pray that we are wise stewards of God’s gifts.

Lutheran Leadership

I’m excited about the upcoming conference on Lutheran Leadership. Love to join you! WNCLL – WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership

 

Don Hutchinson and family

Bill McNees and family

This week I’d like to thank Ron Miller. Ron has worked for the Lord at Peace in so many different ways over the years. For the last few years, he has ushered so many times - opening and closing doors, taking care of lights, passing out handouts, and directing people. He has also maintained the usher schedule, despite all the vacancies and changes, and done so willingly and consistently. If you see him, please thank him for his work. Even though he’d like to pass the baton, he faithfully carries it on.

Christian Neighbors items for October are pasta and pasta sauce. Christian Neighbors has reopened for local visits.

Ushers for October are Jim Winkel, Ron Miller

Christmas volunteers - Fall is here, so now it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. We would like to start forming volunteer teams now for our different Christmas activities and services like decorating, the Hometown parade, Christmas4Kids, and Christmas services. Please touch base with pastor!

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • October 16th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting

  • October 21st 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • October 21st 6:30 pm Bunco

  • October 22nd 5:00 pm Youth Crew

  • October 30th 9:30 am Welcome Home

  • October 31st 5:00 pm Trunk or Treat

  • November 5th 9:00 am Fall Work Day

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace October 5th

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, we’re wrapping up our time with Haggai as “Bold Builders”. That means our whole congregation is looking forward to seeing the results - seeing how God has built us up. We’ll get to do that October 30th at our “Welcome Home”. I hope you’ll plan to be there.

https://peaceotsego.org/events/welcomehome

Evangelism Workshop: Gospel for Life

We've got an evangelism workshop scheduled for this Saturday October 8th 9:00 am - 10:30. The message of God’s forgiveness and approval only in Jesus Christ is a message that gives life.

Love to see you! Plan to be there!

Financial Peace University

Our next Financial Peace University will start on October 13th 6:30 pm. Check out https://peaceotsego.org/events/financialpeace to learn more and sign up!

Voters’ Meeting

For all the voters’ meeting information, please visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/09/22-phcea

 

Don Hutchinson, Sally Hutchinson, Angie Cronen, and family

Terry Brower

The Syers family

Bill McNees

Christian Neighbors items for October are pasta and pasta sauce

Ushers for October are Jim Winkel, Ron Miller

Christmas volunteers - Fall is here, so now it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. We would like to start forming volunteer teams now for our different Christmas activities and services like decorating, the Hometown parade, Christmas4Kids, and Christmas services. Please touch base with pastor!

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • October 8th 9:00 am Evangelism workshop

  • October 13th 6:30 pm Financial Peace University

  • October 14th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • October 16th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting (notice new date)

  • October 21st 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • October 21st 6:30 pm Bunco

  • October 22nd 5:00 pm Youth Crew

  • October 30th 9:30 am Welcome Home

  • October 31st 5:00 pm Trunk or Treat

  • November 5th 9:00 am Fall Work Day

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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Good news for Peace September 29

 

Hello friends of Peace,

First, the voters’ meeting scheduled for October 9th has been moved to October 16th due to conflicts. We apologize for the change and inconvenience.

For all the voters’ meeting information, please visit https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/09/22-phcea

Second, big thanks to everyone for the cards and love for Terry Brower and Don Hutchinson. Thank you!

Evangelism Workshop: Gospel for Life

Third we've got an evangelism workshop scheduled for October 8th 9:00 am - 10:30. The message of God’s forgiveness and approval only in Jesus Christ is a message that gives life.

Love to see you! Plan to be there!

October Youth Crew

October Youth Crew will take place on October 22nd at 5:00 pm @ St Peter’s in Dorr.

All middle school and high school students are welcome!

https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/2022/09/23/youthcrewoctober

Financial Peace University

Our next Financial Peace University will start on October 13th 6:30 pm. Check out https://peaceotsego.org/events/financialpeace to learn more and sign up!

Welcome Home

I’m getting excited for our big Welcome Home event on October 30th. Plan to be there! I’d love to have some help.

https://peaceotsego.org/events/welcomehome

 

Don Hutchinson, Angie Cronen, and family

Terry Brower

The Syers family

Christian Neighbors items for October are pasta and pasta sauce

Ushers for October are Jim Winkel, Ron Miller

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • October 4th 10:00 am Craft time

  • October 4th 6:00 Team and Task Time

  • October 8th 9:00 am Evangelism workshop

  • October 13th 6:30 pm Financial Peace University

  • October 16th 10:45 am Voters’ meeting (notice new date)

  • October 30th 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

Voters' meeting notes

 

Hello friends of Peace,

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 16th, 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.

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org

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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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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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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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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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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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

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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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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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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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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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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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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