September 2017 Peace Lutheran Church A congregation of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ www.peace2you.org 203 N. Jackrabbit Lane Belgrade, MT 59714 406-388-1358 The Words Inside Current Events 1 Youth Retreat 2 Pastor Jeff 3 Pastor Bob 4 Sept. Ministry Teams 5 Calendar 6 Thank You s 7 Anniversaries Oct. Ministry Teams Birthdays Acolytes 8 Help Wanted Blood Drive Ladybug Preschool Book Club 9 Comm. Café Johnson s Farewell Scripture Readings 10 Pastor Bob Coughlin bobcoughlin74@gmail.com Pastor Jeff Redlin jeff.redin@gmail.com Mike Hansen Council President EDUCATION September marks the beginning of our 2017-18 Sunday School program. We are offering some great opportunities for children and adults. Thanks to the dedicated teachers and helpers who have committed to invest in the Christian education of our congregation. All classes will begin at 10:30. FIRST DAY OF SUNDAY SCHOOL - September 17 On our first day parents are invited to join the kids for the beginning of Sunday School. Pr. Bob will meet in the sanctuary at 10:30 to lay out this year s program which will begin with a look at the Reformation and Martin Luther in a One Room School format for grades 1-6. MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS will meet for Bible Study and to discuss relevant topics in the youth room each Sunday at 10:30. ADULT FORUM will begin September 17 in the Fellowship Hall following coffee & fellowship. 3 rd GRADE FIRST COMMUNION CLASSES These 4 week classes are on Tuesdays at 3:45pm beginning on October 10. If you have a candidate for Communion instruction (even if they are not in third grade), please notify the church office. PEACEMAKERS Peacemakers begins on Thursday, September 21 after school in the Fellowship Hall for 4 th -7 th graders. Snacks are at 3:45pm, followed by Bible lesson time and then game time. Parents and guardians are to pick up their children at 5pm. This ministry is for PLC members and non-members alike as a community outreach. 8th 12th GRADE CONFIRMATION September 10 Pr. Bob would like to meet with parents and students on Sunday, September 10 at 10:30 for a brief meeting to discuss this year s program and expectations. The first Confirmation class will be Sunday, September 17 at 6:00 p.m. Class will meet Weekly throughout the school year on Sunday evenings. Karlene Swenson Church Office PeaceLutheran@live.com 1
BIBLE STUDY GROUPS Crossways begins Tuesday, September 19 at 1:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. We are continuing the CROSSWAYS Bible Study. This study gives a broad overview of the Bible's story-line and we will be continuing with Units 60 covering Revelation. Come join us! BIBLE BOOK GET TOGETHER will begin in mid to late September at a date TBD. See page 10 for further information. Please see Pastor Jeff if you d like to attend this awesome event! Don t Miss It! 2
Dear Peace Family, May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13. Where there is smoke, there s fire. Wow, does that old adage ever ring true for western Montana this year! As I write this, the most recent count records 21 wildfires in the Treasure State this summer. We pray for rain, though not much relief is in the forecast for the next 2 weeks at least. Our hot, dry weather pattern continues due to a lingering jet stream. On summers like this we often look to the October snows in the high country to finally extinguish the wildfires. Still we know that our creator God is not captive to any weather forecast or jet stream so we continue to pray in earnest for rain- or even early snowfall for that matter! Now if you are reading this you may wonder what in the world Rom. 15:13 has to do with wildfires and praying for rainfall. The link is found in two absolutely essential words for the Christian found in this verse: trust and hope. In significant ways, the hope of the Christian is what separates us from those who do not know or believe in the Triune God of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Their hope is primarily based on themselves- their knowledge, their abilities, their resourcefulness, and so forth. It is not in God. Thus, they trust only in what they can verify with their mind and with their 5 senses. Christians pray because we trust in God. We trust not only in His willingness to hear our prayers but in His power to answer them. And therein lies our hope. Our God of hope can do for us all that is beyond our own power and reasoning to do. For example, we can t control the weather, to make it rain, but we trust that God can and so we hope that he brings rain upon our parched forests, fields, and pastures. Friends in Christ, we pray because we trust. Because we trust, we have hope. Our hope in God and our trust in God are two rock-solid foundations in which our prayers, and our Christian lives, are built upon. Yes, where there s smoke there is fire, but where there s prayer- there you will find the Christian. Love in Christ, Pastor Jeff 3
Dear Family at Peace. As we enter the month of September, I imagine that the question in everyone s mind is: Where d the summer go? School is now in session and we slide back into routines that are familiar for most months of the year. Those routines fill up the days of our calendars. Commitments to programs and groups resume, making our free time in short supply. While the pace of our schedules picks up a bit, I hope you won t forget the activities at PLC which are also filling the calendar. We will begin our Sunday School program for youth and adults on Sunday, September 17 th. The focus in the first few months will be on the Protestant Reformation. This October 31 st will mark the 500 th anniversary of when Martin Luther posted his 95 Thesis on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. In honor of this, we will turn our attention to the characters and events that surrounded that historic day and what resulted after words which ignited the seismic change in church history. Both kid s and adult programs will familiarize themselves with the person, work and impact of Dr. Martin Luther and of what became the Lutheran Church. This year s confirmation program will also begin by looking at Luther and the Catechism. Be on the lookout for more activities that will help us further understand and appreciate our great heritage which is summed up in The Solae which encapsulates the essence of the Reformation argument that we are saved by grace, through faith and know this only by what Scripture teaches. Sola Scriptura or, scripture alone Sola fide or, faith alone Sola gratia or, only grace Solus Christus or, only Christ Soli Deo gloria or, glory to God alone It is through the merits of Christ only that we are saved and our good works are for the glory of the Father. These Solae serve to give a synopsis of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ that was understood at the beginning of the Reformation and once again needs to be understood by all. May this time of remembrance of what makes up who we are, renew our faith and ignite our lives as disciples of the living Christ. Gratefully, Pr. Bob 4
MINISTRY TEAMS September 3 th 13 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Lector/Refreshments September 10 th 14 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Refreshments Lector September 17 th 15 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Lector/Refreshments September 24 th 16 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Lector/Refreshments Council for September Altar Guild for September ELW #4 Pr. Jeff Redlin Jinx Sorensen Cameron Handsaker Paul Flanagan Virginia Sorensen Lavern Brusven Rhythm & Blues Pr. Bob Coughlin Jackie Currey Stara Bell Jerry & Karlene Swenson Mike Hansen Sing a New Song Pr. Bob Coughlin Connie Holton Colter Handsaker Larry Oddy Jen Handsaker & Diane Oddy Stan & Doreen Olean ELW #10 Pr. Jeff Redlin Lorrie Hansen Dylan Swenson Mike & Lorrie Hansen Dee Feddes Lavern Brusven Mike Hansen Bruce Sorensen Jerry Swenson Marilyn Megaard Audrey Vitarius 5
2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Pr. Jeff s day off 2 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 3 13 th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Worship ELW #4 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Property Care Mtg. Pr. Bob preaching at Soldiers Chapel in Big Sky 10 14 th Sunday after Pentecost 4 Church Office Closed NO FOOD BANK 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 11 Pr. Bob s day off 5 Pr. Bob s day off 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 7 th Day Prayer 12 6 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Peace Re-Piecers Ladybug Preschool Orientation 13 7 9:30 a.m. Worship Committee Mtg 14 8 Pr. Jeff s day off 9 15 Pr. Jeff s day off 16 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 9:00 a.m. Worship Rhythm & Blues 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Confirmation Student & Parent Meeting Ladybug Preschool Begins 5-6 p.m. Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 7 th Day Prayer 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Peace Re-Piecers 7:00 p.m. Council 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist Belgrade Fall Festival 17 15 th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Worship Sing A New Song 10:30 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 a.m. First Day of Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum Begins 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 18 Pr. Bob s day off 12N-4p.m. Clothes Closet 5-6 p.m. Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts NEWSLETTER DUE 19 1:30 p.m. Crossways Bible Study Begins 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 7 th Day Prayer 20 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Peace Re-Piecers 12Noon WGAMA Meeting 21 3:45 p.m. Peacemakers Begins 22 Pr. Jeff s day off 23 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 24 16 th Sunday after Pentecost 25 Pr. Bob s day off 26 27 28 29 Pr. Jeff s day off 30 9:00 a.m. Worship ELW #10 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum 4:30 p.m. Community Café 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 5-6 p.m. Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 1:30 p.m. Crossways 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m 7 th Day Prayer 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting Peace Re-Piecers 3:45 p.m. Peacemakers 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 6
If you would like to show your thanks for something in the next newsletter, please fill out an I give thanks to sheet and place it in the Give Thanks boxes that are located on the counter in the back of the Sanctuary and on a table in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks so much to Heather Geiger for the beautiful and inspirational banners she makes for the Narthex Bulletin Board. Thank you to all who donated school supplies for our school kits. Thanks to Larry Oddy and Dan Madison for funding the hedge trimming in back of the church. Thanks to Jinx Sorensen for taking care of the geraniums in front of the church. Thanks to Mike & Lorrie Hansen and Jerry Swenson for installing the new energy efficient lights throughout the church. Thanks to Jim & Julie Hanson for staining and painting the sign along Jackrabbit Lane. Thanks to Andy s Glass for the new plexiglass sign covers for our outdoor sign! October Ministry Team In September, a council member will be calling the following October Ministry Team Members: Vern & Carol Albertson Art & Trish Baker Ben & Roberta Cestnik Fred & Kari Haas Eric & Connie Holton Mike & Christine Koosman Dave & Lori Lanzendorf Josh & Corie Love Ashby & Linda Miller Jim Moss Lewis & Diana Murphy Troy & Megan Paulson Nick & Dawn Pipinich Mark & Nancy Roadarmel Glyn & Val Ross Trish Severson Steve & Tiina Smith Brandon & Deanna Thurston Audrey Vitarius Bob & Carol White Birthdays for September If your birthday is not listed or has the wrong date, please contact the church office so that it can be corrected on the church records: PeaceLutheran@Live.com 1 Bradley Smith 2 Tara Lanzendorf Jim Moss, Jr. 9 Doug Johnson Kelly Swanson (Smith) 10 Claire Grassel Joni Sando 11 Katie Geiger Steven Smith 12 Derek Swenson 13 Deborah Finkbeiner Dylan Swenson 14 Karen Akukwe (Moss) 15 Nathan Hickey 16 Carl Grassel 18 Carol White 19 Karl Swenson Taylin Taylor Glyn Ross 25 Dawn Pipinich 26 Gary Porter 28 Andrew Bolich 29 Dawson Marks Paul Flanagan 30 Trisha Severson September Anniversaries If your anniversary is not listed or has the wrong date, please contact the church office so that it can be corrected on the church records: PeaceLutheran@Live.com 9 Jeff & Kris Bell 20 Eric & Connie Holton 21 Harvey & Laura Carter 23 Ben & Roberta Cestnik 28 Mark & Nancy Roadarmel 7
HELP WANTED Every Sunday our worship service is recorded and streamed on the internet. We need helpers who will run the camera, computer and sound. Training will be provided. Notify the church office if you are interested. ACOLYTES ARE NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING SUNDAY SCHOOL YEAR. Parents, grandparents or guardians - if you have students in 3rd-7th grade please contact Kris Bell for scheduling. We are in great need of more acolytes to sign up for Sunday morning worship services. It s Almost Blood Drive Time! Mark your calendars.sept. 28 Please consider donating a much needed pint of blood. Watch for further information Kris can be reached via email at: kbell99@yahoo.com or (406) 581-9560 Thank you for your help in ensuring that this great ministry for the young people of our congregation can continue! Ladybug Preschool will kick off the 2017-18 year with orientation on Septmember 6 th and 7 th followed by the first days of school on September 11 th and 12 th. 8
Thursday Night Bible Book Club As September approachs it is time to start the Thursday night book club. We meet every Thursday night (7PM) at the church and will move to the youth room or someone's home on the night of church council. The starting date will be Thursday, September 14. We welcome all and hope for another good year of spiritual growth and fellowship. Any questions...diane Oddy 282-7986. Howdy Cafe friends, Community Cafe provides hearty, familyfriendly meals 6 days a week from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. all year! Currently over 17 different community groups & churches along with many individual volunteers help staff the Café each night. PLC has a pool of volunteers to serve meals on the 4 th Sunday of every month. Our next Sunday of service is Sunday, September 24. Please let Karlene know in the Church Office if you want to be added to the list of volunteers. We couldn t do it without your help! Dear Peace Family, After living in the Gallatin Valley for many years we are heading out on a new adventure. We have sold our home in Belgrade and are moving to Park City, MT--about 25 miles west of Billings. It all came about quickly and although we are sad to leave so many friends, especially all of our wonderful friends here at Peace, we are excited to be moving closer to most of our children and grandchildren. We are also looking forward to a little slower pace of life away from all the crazy growth that is happening around Belgrade and Bozeman. Park City is not that far away and we would love to have you come and visit if you are in the area. Our phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. We feel blessed to have been part of such a caring, loving church family. We are so very thankful for all the love and support you showed us when Wayne was ill last fall. You are truly a shining example of God's love at work. We will miss all of you. Prayers and love, Wayne and Lynn Johnson 9
Peace Lutheran Church 203 Jackrabbit Lane Belgrade, MT 59714 Mailing Address Correction Requested GUEST COPY Please take this with you if you are visiting. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please contact the church office 388-1358 or email us at PeaceLutheran@Live.com. The newsletter is available on the website www.peace2you.org. If you do not have web access, we will be happy to mail the newsletter to you. Scriptures for September September 3 13 th Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 15:15-21 Psalm 26 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 16:21-28 September 10 14 th Sunday after Pentecost Ezekiel 33:7-9 Psalm 32:1-7 Romans 13:1-10 Matthew 18:1-20 September 17 15 th Sunday after Pentecost Genesis 50:15-21 Psalm 103:1-12 Romans 14:1-12 Matthew 18:21-35 September 24 16 th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 55:6-9 Psalm 27:1-9 Phil.1:12-14, 19-30 Matthew 20:1-16 Peace Lutheran Church 203 Jackrabbit Lane Belgrade, MT 59714 Phone: (406) 388-1358 Web Site: www.peace2you.org LCMC: www.lcmc.net Office Hours Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Peace Lutheran Staff Bob Coughlin, Pastor Email: bobcoughlin74@gmail.com Jeff Redlin, Pastor Email: jeff.redlin@gmail.com Karlene Swenson, Office Email: PeaceLutheran@Live.com Mike Hansen, Council President 10