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TRI POINT LUTHERAN PARISH

CARELETTER

OCTOBER2016

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

1026 O StreetGeneva, NE 68361

402.759.3822

PASTOR JAMES SELLS & PASTOR BECKY SELLSPO BOX 343

GENEVA, NE 68361402.759.3822

[email protected]

St. John’s Lutheran ChurchPO Box 188

Ohiowa, NE 68416402.295.2324

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

105 South Third StreetPO Box 248

McCool Junction, NE 68401402.724.2441

CARELETTER

OCTOBER2016

From the Pastors’ Desk

For this reason (Paul’s love for Timothy’s and his faith) I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; for God did not give us a spirit of cowardice, but rather a spirit of power and of love and of self-discipline.

1 Timothy 1:6-7

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

October has arrived and I feel as if things are beginning to move very quickly towards the end of a church year. Fall programming is now well and fully underway with Sunday School, Confirmation, and Milestone Ministries for the kids, and Bible Studies and Mission projects for the adults. Like St. Paul, I commend and love the parish for its faith. I also urge you to constantly rekindle the light of Christ inside you so that all may see what the Lord is doing through our congregations.

As the winds begin to blow from the North they bring more than cooler temperatures, they bring change and opportunity to be rekindled. We have a couple of new offerings for the parish this month. The first is a discussion group on the movie “The War Room” which will be held Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m. at First Lutheran. This movie is about faith, and prayer, and the power of both to overcome the pain that we cause to others due to our own selfishness, especially the damage we do to our spouses. The second is an outing for our Sunday School kids to the Pumpkin Patch in Glenvil on October 23rd. This is a great opportunity to invite friends to come and see how Lutherans do fun and fellowship! The third is our Reformation Celebration on the 30th. Prince of Peace and First Lutheran will have Polka Services and an Oktoberfest following worship. St. John’s will host a Beer and Hymns sing-a-long at the Ohiowa Café on Sunday evening, further details will be shared on these events as those dates draw closer.

There is indeed a lot of change blowing in the wind; politically, financially, and personally for many people. I think it behooves us to keep the nation in our prayers even as we keep each other lifted up throughout this harvest season of poor prices. As November draws nearer some very significant issues will be decided. Not only for who will become commander-in-chief but also socially. In Nebraska the death penalty is back on the ballot and as Christians who believe that life is a gift from God and so is not something to be used or taken lightly, we need to have a candid discussion before going to the polls. This conversation is not intended to sway one way or another but is instead a teaching moment so that when we do go to the polls we can vote with a clear conscience. These conversations will take place at First Lutheran on the 15th at 9:00 a.m., at Prince of Peace on the 22nd at 9:00 a.m., and at St. John’s on the 29th at 9:00 a.m. I look forward to visiting with you about it. If you are unable to attend the conversation at your church, please make plans to attend at one of our other congregations.

There is a lot to be excited about as we get further into the Fall and Winter. It is my hope that your excitement matches that to what the Holy Spirit is working among us.

Have a great October!

Pr. James

October 2016 – Prince of PeaceSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 4 5 6 7 88:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion9:30am Fellowship & Sunday School4pm War Room discussion @ FLC6pm YG Meal @ PoP

Pastors’ Sabbath7pm NA meeting

7am Men’s B. Study10:30am Text Study1:30pm WELCA Bible Study @ St. John’s2-5:30pm Office Hrs.7pm TPLP Board mtg.

Planning Day for Pastors6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP7pm Council meeting

9am-Noon Office Hrs.7pm GriefShare @ Heritage Crossings

9am-Noon Office Hrs. 9am-1pmPaul Morgenson fundraiser @ Geneva VFW

~ Pastor Becky at Continuing Education in Colorado ~9 10 11 12 13 14 158:30am Worship9:30am Fellowship & Sunday School4pm War Room discussion @ FLC


7am Men’s B. Study10:30am Text Study2-5:30pm Office Hrs.7pm Women’s Study @ PoP

5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pmConfirmation @ PoP


9am-Noon Office Hrs.2pm Hymn Sing @ Heritage Crossings

16 17 18 19 20 21 228:30am Contemp. Worship w/ HC9:30am Fellowship & Sunday School4pm War Room discussion @ FLC


7am Men’s B. Study 5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP

9am-Noon Office Hrs.Noon 60+ Meal @ Senior Center7pm GriefShare @ Heritage Crossings

9am-Noon Office Hrs.2pm Fairview Manor Chapel Service

9:00am Death Penalty Conversation @ PoP

~ Pastors at TheoCon in Kearney ~23 24 25 26 27 28 298:30am Worship9:30am Fellowship & Sunday School1-4pm SS Trip to Pumpkin Patch6pm YG Sanctus Real concert @ Henderson

Pastors’ Sabbath7pm Mothers’ Group @ St. John’s7pm NA meeting

7am Men’s B. Study10:30am Text Study2-5:30pm Office Hrs.7pm Women’s Study @ PoP

Planning Day for Pastors5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoPCareletter deadline


9am-Noon Office Hrs.

30 31 1 2 3 4 59am Sunday SchoolOktoberfest10am Polka Service11:30am Potluck


Regular Parish Office Hours 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m. 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Servers for October 2016Counters for October: Clark Poppert and LaDonna Pendleton

Bread Baker for October: LaDonna PendletonWorship Date October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30Greeters Gibson Family Gergen Family Gaston Family Fangmeyer Family Donovan FamilyUshers Birky Family Coash Family Roger Coon Family Donovan Family Gaston FamilyReader Glen Loontjer Mark Norvell Russ Coash Shaunna O’Brien LaDonna PendletonAcolytes Bella Lichti &

Lexi TheisZachary Coash &Dawson Coon

Sadie Birky &Hannah Miller

Roman Gaston &Trenton Srajhans

Alexia Dittmer &KayLynn Sieber

Video Faith Lauber Riley Moses Hannah Norvell Ryan Poppert Lydia BirkyCommunion Prep. Dorothy Smith Kim Gaston Sandy GergenCommunion Asst. Mark O’Brien Nancy Meyer Jodi FintelSound Board Jim Donovan Roxann Hafer Elmer Hessheimer John Steider Chad GastonFellowship Fangmeyer Family Gaston Family Gergen/Hogue Families Gibson Family Potluck @ 11:30Sunday School Snack S. Hafer Family Poppert Family Miller Family Mohlman Family Koenig FamilyOrganist Shaunna O’Brien Shaunna O’Brien Sharie Hubert Robin Galusha Polka Service

Prince of Peace News

Council Meeting MinutesWednesday, September 14th, 2016

Members present: Pastor James, Wanda Moses, Jennifer Trowbridge, Chris Coash, LaDonna Pendleton, Jim Whitehead, Jodi Fintel, LaVon Parde, Sandy Lichti, Mark O’Brien

Jim called the meeting to order. Pastor James led us in prayer. Wanda made a motion to approve the minutes from the August meeting. LaDonna 2nd. Motion carried.

New Business:Church Renovation: Kevin Parde presented some drawings of proposed additions to the church which he has received from several contractors.

Treasurer, Fellowship, & Property: No report

Evangelism: The evangelism and worship committee are working together to plan Oktoberfest which will be Oct. 30. Sunday School will be at 9 with a polka festival to follow at 10 a.m. The next meeting is set for September 29th.

Parish Ed: The theme for the year for Sunday School is “We Are Family”. Prayer partner bracelets were handed out on Rally Sunday last Sunday. Family Feud was played, and the men’s pancake feed was held. The first day of Sunday School is Sept. 18. Focal points for the classes will be eliminated this year.

Stewardship: LaDonna officially accepted the position as volunteer for Operation Christmas Child, and Prince of Peace will be a relay center for the gifts. The gifts will be accepted from Nov. 14-21 and there will be both daytime and evening hours where LaDonna or Pam Bespalec will be available at the church to assist those dropping off gifts.

Worship: They met with the evangelism committee on August 25 to plan Oktoberfest. A Beatles service is also a possibility in the future.

Youth: The youth group and parents met last Sunday. A meal with a lesson is planned for the 1st Sunday evening of each month with a service project or a fun activity to be planned for another day of the month. They will also be doing a fundraiser to pay for extra activities and will be selling “Thirty One” bags. Middle school students are doing concessions at the Midget football games.

Pastors Report: Submitted earlier with a list of activities, duties, services, etc. that they have been doing the past month.

Old Business:Council/Church goals: Several of the council members and Pastor James discussed their goals for Prince of Peace and the church council.

Advent wreath: The wreath is being worked on by Jim Whitehead and Ken Gibson.

Council meeting attendance: If a council member is unable to attend a meeting, they are to have someone else on their committee attend in their place.

Next council meeting will be October 5 at 7 p.m. Please note the change of date. Mark made a motion to adjourn. Jennifer seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Soup Supper InformationPrince of Peace will be hosting its Annual Soup Supper on Wednesday, November 2nd from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. The sign-up sheets have been posted in the church fellowship hall. If you are providing hamburger, roast beef, chicken, or vegetables, please have them to the church by Tuesday at 6:30; all other food donations should be brought in by Wednesday at noon. We greatly appreciate these donations of food and help for this fundraiser for our Church!

WELCA UpdateBeginning with our October WELCA meeting, we will have Bible study at our monthly meeting the first Wednesday of each month. We are also going to try having it in homes instead of the church fellowship hall. We will begin with our October meeting being at Joan Ackland’s home at 1722 G street at 7:00 p.m. In addition, we will soon be ordering our Gather magazines for 2017. Subscriptions are $13.00. Please let LaDonna know if you would like to receive a copy.

Oktoberfest at Prince of Peace!The Evangelism and Worship committees are working together to put on a Polka Service for Reformation Sunday on October 30th! In lieu of our regular service, Sunday School will be held at 9:00 a.m., and then the Polka Service will begin at 10:00. Following this service, we will enjoy a potluck meal—the brats will be provided, so please bring a side dish (German if you’d like!)

October 2016 – First EvangelicalSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 4 5 6 7 810:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion4pm War Room discussion @ FLC6pm YG Meal @ PoP

Pastors’ Sabbath 10:30am Text Study7pm TPLP Board mtg.7pm FLC Hospitality meeting

Planning Day for Pastors6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP

3-5pm Office Hrs. 7am Men’s B. Study @ UMC

~ Pastor Becky at Continuing Education in Colorado ~9 10 11 12 13 14 1510:30am WorshipFamily Sunday School following service4pm War Room discussion @ FLC

Pastors’ Sabbath 10:30am Text Study7pm Women’s Study @ PoP

3-5pm Office Hrs.5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP

3-5pm Office Hrs. 7am Men’s B. Study @ UMC9am Death Penalty Conversation @ FLC

16 17 18 19 20 21 2210:30am Worship w/ Holy Communion4pm War Room discussion @ FLC

5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP7pm Council meeting

3-5pm Office Hrs. 2pm Fairview Manor Chapel Service

7am Men’s B. Study @ UMC

~ Pastors at TheoCon in Kearney ~23 24 25 26 27 28 2910:30am Worship1-4pm SS Trip to Pumpkin Patch6pm YG Sanctus Real concert @ Henderson

Pastors’ Sabbath 10:30am Text Study7pm Women’s Study @ PoP


3-5pm Office Hrs. 7am Men’s B. Study @ UMC

30 31 1 2 3 4 5Oktoberfest10:30am Polka Service11:30am Potluck

Pastors’ Sabbath


Servers for October 2016Worship Date October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30Reader Vanee Holtmeier Curtis Cogswell Al Mack Alecia Mertz Bernace NorquestOrganist Joan Suddarth Robin Galusha Deb Tonniges Denise Pfeiffer Polka ServiceUshers Mike Vorderstrasse

& Dustin ChrismanMike Vorderstrasse & Dustin Chrisman

Jim Kaliff &Jack Bellis

Jim Kaliff &Jack Bellis

Jim Green &Randy Barnes

Communion Asst. Al Mack Tim Stacy Doug Smith

First Evangelical News

First Evangelical Lutheran Church

Regular Meeting MinutesAugust 17, 2016

Present: Jim Norquest, Jack Bellis, Tim Stacy, Pastor Becky7:35 Mike Vorderstrasse

Absent: Curt Cogswell, Al Mack

Also Present: Pam Norquest

Meeting Called to order by Jim Norquest at 7:17 p.m.Prayer by Pastor BeckyMotion to approve the Agenda made by Jack seconded by Tim. (All ayes – motion passed.)

There were no June Minutes presented. Approval will be at the September Meeting.

Pastors Report: Pastor submitted a written report.Motion made by Jim and seconded by Jack to approve Pastor’s Report. (All ayes – motion passed.)

Treasure Report:Pam reported the annual insurance audit is in process.Motion to accept the June/July Treasurer’s Report made by P. Becky and Seconded by Tim. (All ayes – motion passed.)

Tri-Pont Parish Report: Evaluations & congregation goals were discussed.Next Meeting Oct. 4 @ 7:00 p.m.

Ministry Teams Report:Worship – Mike, Becky & Pastor James picked hymns.

Youth – Youth will meet twice a month at Prince of Peace.

Evangelism – No Report99+1: Jack & Pam will continue to work on letters.

Property – Fairbury Glass stopped to take a picture of the discolored lock on the front sanctuary door. Carpet and

other repairs and improvements needing to be done were discussed.

Christian Education – Looking at Church Sunday School 1st Sunday of month. Time off during the summer.

Stewardship – Donation of $1000.00 to the Melody Real Benefit

Hospitality – The team is in need of a new chairman and co-chairman and will be looking to fill those positions. There will be a Mustang Roundup and Sunshine Social meeting Aug. 31 to decide what is needed from each church for these events. May check into One Call texting in regard to notification and response.

Motion made by Tim second by Pastor Becky to accept the Team Reports (All ayes).

Endowment Committee – No report

Old Business:Church Vitality – September Workshop was tabled.Hymn Board numbers – Pam Norquest found a vendor where we can get the size that is needed for our board. Motion by Jack, second by Tim to order new numbers. Council would like a sample of the numbers before an order is placed.

New Business:Vanee Holtmeier will be stepping down as Financial Secretary next year. If a new one is found for next year she would be able to work with them on duties and data entry before she steps down. Discussion was held on a replacement or replacements.

Communication:Synod StatementThank you from the Real family

Closing Prayer: Pastor Becky

Jack moved and Tim seconded to adjourn the meeting.Meeting adjourned 8:51 p.m.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:00 p.m.

October 2016 – St. John’sSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

2 3 4 5 6 7 89am Worship w/ Holy Communion & Sunday School4pm War Room discussion @ FLC6pm YG Meal @ PoP

Pastors’ Sabbath 10:30am Text Study1:30pm WELCA Bible Study @ St. John’s7pm TPLP Board mtg.

Planning Day for Pastors6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP

7pm GriefShare @ Heritage Crossings

9-11:30am Office Hrs.

~ Pastor Becky at Continuing Education in Colorado ~9 10 11 12 13 14 159am Worship & Sunday School10am Fellowship4pm War Room discussion @ FLC

Pastors’ Sabbath 9am-3pm LWR Sewing Day10:30am Text Study7pm Women’s Study @ PoP

9-11:30am Office Hrs.5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP


9-11:30am Office Hrs.2pm Hymn Sing @ Heritage Crossings

16 17 18 19 20 21 229am Worship w/ Holy Communion & Sunday School10am Council mtg.4pm War Room discussion @ FLC

9:30-Noon Quilts of Valor meeting in Bruning

5:30-6:30pm First Communion for 5th Graders @ PoP6:45-8pm Confirmation @ PoP

9:30am Birthday Coffee @ the Café7pm GriefShare @ Heritage Crossings

9-11:30am Office Hrs.2pm Fairview Manor Chapel Service

~ Pastors at TheoCon in Kearney ~23 24 25 26 27 28 299am Worship & Sunday School1-4pm SS Trip to Pumpkin Patch6pm YG Sanctus Real concert @ Henderson

Pastors’ Sabbath7pm TPLP Mothers’ Group @ St. John’s

10:30am Text Study7pm Women’s Study @ PoP



9-11:30am Office Hrs. 9:00am Death Penalty Conversation @ St. John’s

30 31 1 2 3 4 59am Worship w/ Holy Communion & Sunday School7pm Oktoberfest Beer & Hymns @ the Café

Pastors’ Sabbath


Servers for October 2016Organist: Nancy Cradduck

Ushers for October: Gorlyn Nun, Deb Rohr, Gary BulinFlowers for October: Louise Wulf

Communion Assistant for October: Chris MussmanWorship Date October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30Acolyte Conner Nun Kala Most Kimberly Schropfer KayLynn Sieber Conner NunLay Reader Barb Dunse Lynn Mussman Krissy Ozenbaugh Kristi Most Larry Nun

St. John’s News

St. John’s CouncilSeptember Meeting Minutes

St. John’s Council met on Sept. 18 with Pastor James, Luther, Chris, Scott, Darcy, & Barb present. Gaylord was absent.

Minutes from the last meeting were read.The treasurer’s report was given.Pastor James apologized for not having their monthly report.Scott made a motion to accept reports, seconded by Chris. Carried.

Old Business:Bob Wulf was present and presented a new board for memorial names. He will do more work on it.Moving pews so handicap persons can have an easier access to be seated was discussed.Pastor evaluations need to be returned by Sept. 25th.

New Business:Louise Wulf & Peggy Roit, representing the WELCA group, presented a draft letter to be sent out to all members concerning funeral lunches. Barb made a motion to accept the draft letter, seconded by Scott. Carried.There was no report on the parish board meeting.Communion assistant for October is Chris.No further business, Barb made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Chris.Next meeting is Oct. 16.

Secretary Barb Dunse

Jessica Roit’s Mission Blog

Greetings:

The following is a link to my blog where I will be sharing stories and reflections from my time in Senegal: https://jessica2senegal.wordpress.comI will be adding more information in the weeks to come as I finish with in-country orientation and move to my placement in Yeumbeul.

Thank you all again for your support.

Best Wishes,Jessica Roit

WELCA Information

The Autumn Renewal will be held on Saturday, October 8th at Good Shepherd in Hastings. Registration forms are due by October 1st; look for them in the narthex.

The Saved to Serve food packaging project will be held on November 4th through the 6th in York. Look for details on the bulletin board in the narthex. Registrations are due by October 1st.

https://jessica2senegal.wordpress.com/

October CelebrationsBirthdays Anniversaries

Parish-wideOct 23 Daniel Sells

Prince of PeaceOct 01 Addison Wallin

03 John HogueWesley Rippe

08 Samuel Pendleton10 Lois Naimon

Brielle O’Brien11 Darin Lichti12 Bella Knight

16 Craig Lichti18 Richard Dolph21 Kristin Nun23 Sandy Lichti24 Stephanie Knight26 Riley Moses27 Andy Hubert

Jeff Nunns

Oct 01 Ray & Deb MohlmanClark & Val Poppert

06 Joe & Joyce Knoche08 Ralph & June Graham28 Larry & Sue Loseke

First EvangelicalOct 04 Chance Chrisman

05 Pattie Bailey09 Sarah Norquest11 Colton Chrisman

Phyllis West13 Lori Limbach

17 Zarek Graves20 Xzavier Graves21 Neil West25 Alexandria Bailey25 Amber Bailey

Oct 06 Jack & Sherry Bellis

St. John’sOct 04 Robert Rathjen

06 Marvin Roit08 Conner Nun11 Sharon Kuska12 Henry Mussman16 Steven Most21 Patsy Niederklein22 Kasey Gibson

22 Galen KuskaGalen Niederklein

23 Jackie Niederklein24 Anthony Soukup25 Ashli Soukup27 Chris Mussman31 Marlene Cecrle

Mary Schropfer

Oct 15 Robert & Jaclynn Sanders20 Kenny & Nadine Mussman28 Morley & Darlene Most

Tri Point Lutheran Parish News

SOS: Snippets on StewardshipStewardship IS about giving money to the church, but it is about so much more.“Stewardship is everything I do after I say, ‘I believe,’” is a definition attributed to Pastor Clarence Stoughton. Stewardship is in no way narrow—it is a way of life. Stewardship is the way we love with all that God has entrusted to our care. It is the way we show love with our whole selves. Stewardship is the way in which we use all of the resources that God has entrusted to our care to love God and our neighbor. It isn’t about putting in ‘just enough’—it is about putting in your whole self for the sake of God and your neighbor.

Stewardship is first and foremost about God and NOT about us. We are first receivers, not givers, and only out of that receiving do we give. There are multiple ways that God has, is, and will continue to come down to us in love. We give in response to God’s outpouring of generosity and love.

As stewards, God calls us to focus on what we have rather than what we do not have. We are called to look at what we have through the eyes of abundance rather than scarcity. While what we possess may seem meager, we know that God multiplies in abundance. If God can use a boy’s small lunch of bread and fish to feed 5000 people, surely, God can use our gifts and talents to touch more lives than we can imagine! As stewards, we seek to manage what God has entrusted to us to love those in need, not only in word, but also in action.

While God certainly calls us to large feats of faith and stewardship, the everyday acts of stewardship, while smaller, are just as important. As we look out, we cultivate a new sense of sharpened awareness to the needs of our neighbor, community, and world. We become more attentive and look for ways to use what we have in service. We learn to live in a way that is open to sharing what little we have with those in need both near and far.

Monthly Mission UpdatesThrough the third Sunday in September our Parish has collected over 220 pairs of new and gently used socks. The final tally will be listed in the November Careletter.

For the month of October: Packing Paper SundaysWe will be picking Paper Products to Pack into our collection baskets. Possible examples are: rolls of toilet paper and paper towels, tissues (both personal and value-size), napkins, plastic wrap and baggies, aluminum foil, copy and crafting paper, and post it notes. This is probably one of the few months that gently used is NOT readily accepted!!!Somebody asked why we are ‘asking for stuff’ EVERY month… Our ultimate goal is to fill multiple backpacks later this spring to distribute to the destitute pleading along our highways and byways. Items not going into those backpacks will be donated to Hastings Crossroads Rescue Mission, the Lincoln People’s City Mission, and Matt Talbot Kitchen & Outreach. The bath size soap in February will be donated to Lutheran World Relief. How truly blessed we are to be able to share with others.

St. John’s WELCA is offering free of charge small glass tray with cup snack sets. The Federal Glass sets are the Homestead pattern featuring an elegant wheat motif pressed into the underside. The large number of sets available would be perfect for an organization to use to serve a light lunch or desserts. If you know of anyone who would like the snack sets, please contact Louise Wulf at 402-295-2578.

MONTHLY MISSION COLLECTIONSSeptember

Sock-it-2-me SundaysOctober

Packing Paper SundaysNovember

Operation Christmas Child

DecemberUndie Sundays

Over 220 pairs of socks were collected!

Tissues, toilet paper, paper towels, napkins, foil, plastic

wrap and bags, copy and crafting paper, post-it notes

Christmas gifts for kidsMore details to follow!

Men’s briefs (S-5XL), ladies’ briefs (5-12), girls’ briefs,

boys’ briefs

JanuaryLeaping Linens

Sundays

FebruarySoap Sundays

MarchGroovy Grooming

Sundays

AprilThis-and-That Sundays

Towels, washcloths, linens (kitchen & bedroom),

blankets, pillows (sleeping & throw), sheets (new or

gently-used)

Bath-size (4-5 oz.) soap bars, travel-size bars, body wash (travel & value-size), hand

sanitizer (travel-size), disposable disinfectant moist

wipes

Deodorant, inexpensive razors, travel-size shaving

cream, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss,

mouthwash (non-alcoholic), feminine hygiene products

Nail clippers, non-perishable food items, bottled water,

antibiotic cream, Midol, pain reliever for children and

adults, first-aid supplies, bug spray, flashlights, batteries

MayToiletries Sundays

JuneBaby Bounty Sundays

JulyOffering Outer Sundays

AugustShuffling Shoes

SundaysTravel-size shampoo,

brushes, combs, moisturizer, conditioner, rubbing alcohol,

hydrogen peroxide, Softee hair dress, chapstick, foot

powder

Baby wipes, toddler training toothpaste, diapers (all sizes, especially 3 & up), formula, baby food & cereal, gently-

used clothing, strollers, booster-seats

Jackets, coats, gloves, scarves, hats, caps, rain

ponchos, coveralls, cotton/jersey work gloves,

purses & bags, belts

Men’s, women’s, and children’s shoes, new or in

reasonable condition

Operation Christmas Child UpdateDetails continue to unfold regarding our Operation Christmas Child adventure this year. We have set the following schedule to have volunteers at Prince of Peace to accept gifts from other individuals or organizations.

Monday, Nov. 14th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, Nov. 15th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Wednesday, Nov. 16th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.Thursday, Nov. 17th – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Friday, Nov 18th – 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 19th – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Sunday, Nov 20th – 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Monday, Nov. 21st – 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.

In November we will be asking for individuals to volunteer to help receive gifts during the hours that our Relay Center is open. Volunteers from across the parish are greatly appreciated. Since this is a new adventure for us, I have no idea what to expect. However, working together will make this a reality that will impact so many children!

Prince of Peace has collected gifts for the past two years. We will again be doing this. I’m not sure if St. John’s and First have participated in this project, but I encourage you to consider this. Information regarding the Operation Christmas Child program and packing of boxes will be coming in October.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have. Please continue to pray for this project and all the children who will come to know Jesus as their savior as a result of these shoebox gifts.

LaDonna Pendleton

Churchwide News: Board of directors of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities has issued a statement

condemning hate threats9/21/2016 12:45 PM

CHICAGO (ELCA) – The board of directors of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities has issued a statement condemning hate threats made against Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kan., and its president, William Jones.

Earlier this month, racist messages written in chalk were discovered on the Bethany campus. Following the incident, Jones received threatening phone calls from someone claiming responsibility for the messages and drawings.

The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities comprises the 26 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America-related institutions of higher education. The network’s board of directors is made up of the institutions’ 26 presidents and an executive director.

The statement said:

“The Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities has watched with grave concern recent incidents at Bethany College. As the association of the twenty-six institutions of higher education related to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we are compelled to speak in support of Bethany College, our member institution in Lindsborg, Kansas.

“We have learned that threats from a hate-group appeared earlier this month in chalked messages on campus walkways and in messages conveyed by telephone. These racist messages focused on the family of Bethany College’s new president, William Jones, and the two bi-racial children of the president and his wife. An increased presence of persons of color in the student body was also the target of this hate speech.

“We are diverse institutions in the Lutheran tradition, but we stand as one against these threats. With President Jones, we deplore these despicable actions that are, as he has shared, ‘disgusting and completely contrary to our core values and intellectual identity.’

“The ELCA Network of Colleges and Universities condemns the racist attacks and threats of violence made against the president, his family, and members of the Bethany College community. Such behavior is antithetical to human, Christian, and American values. All people of good will should stand with us against the racism, bigotry and hatred that is at the root of these recent attacks.”

October Funnies

Can’t stop coffin - A man is walking home alone late on Halloween night. It’s dark, and the streetlights are out. Suddenly, he hears BUMP! BUMP! BUMP! behind him. He walks faster, but the sound keeps coming. BUMP! BUMP! BUMP! Worried he is being followed, he glances behind him and through the darkness, and he can just see an upright coffin; it’s just bumping down the street behind him. The man is scared. He’s sure it’s following him! In an effort to shake it off, he turns a corner. To his relief, the sound stops.He keeps walking but before a minute has passed, he hears the familiar sound behind him again: BUMP! BUMP! BUMP! He is terrified! He starts to run toward home, but the faster he runs, the faster the coffin bounces along behind him! Bumpity BUMP! Bumpity BUMP! Bumpity BUMP! He pushes open his front gate, and runs up the path, fumbling for his keys. The coffin reaches the gate and effortlessly pushes it open. It’s right behind him! Finally, his shaking hands manage to unlock his front door. He has no time to slam it behind him; the coffin is right on his heels! He rushes up the stairs, praying the coffin cannot climb after him. BUMP! BUMP! BUMP! The coffin pauses at the bottom of the stairs. The man breathes a sigh of relief but…clappity BUMP…clappity BUMP…clappity BUMP…the coffin is now climbing the stairs behind him. He runs to the bathroom; perhaps he can lock himself in there! His heart pounds and his lungs hurt with the exertion of running for his life! He has only just latched the bathroom door when CRASH!!! The coffin breaks through the bathroom door! What can he do? The coffin is nearly upon him! He reaches out for something heavy that he can throw at the coffin, and his hand comes to rest on a large bottle of cough syrup. Desperately, he throws the cough syrup as hard as he can at the coffin and . . . . . . . finally the coffin stops!

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