October 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 Pastor Jeff 2 Pastor Bob 3 October Ministry Teams 4 Calendar 5 Thank You s 6 1 st Comm. Info. New Member Info. Birthdays/Anniversaries Nov. Ministry Teams 7 Baptisms Youth News 8 Repiecers/Movie Night 9 Oct. Scripture Readings 10 Pastor Bob Coughlin Bobcoughlin74@gmail.com Pastor Jeff Redlin Jeff.Redin@gmail.com Mike Hansen Council President Karlene Swenson Church Office PeaceLutheran@live.com October Sunday Worship Starting Sunday, October 1st we will begin using a 5 week worship service based on some of the major themes of the Reformation. October 1 is The Word, October 8 is Baptism, October 15 is The Two Kingdoms, October 22 is Vocation and October 29, Reformation Sunday, is Justification. All liturgy, music and sermons during our worship services will focus on the particular Reformation theme for that day. Holy Communion will be observed on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month. Please join us as we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation in our October worship services! CROP WALK 2017 2017 marks the 28th year of Hunger Walks in Bozeman!! And Peace Lutheran has been involved for the majority of those years. This year's walk will be on Sunday, October 15 th, beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Gallatin Food Bank in Bozeman. The proceeds from the walk will be used locally and around the world to alleviate hunger. If you are interested in being a "walker" or a "pledger," please see Jinx Sorensen. Those walking can meet at the church and car pool to Gallatin Valley Food Bank in Bozeman. 1
I do not pray for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. John 17: 20-21. When Jesus prayed the above words, he was with his disciples in the upper room on the night of the Last Supper. It would be the last time he would have with all of them before his death. St. John, alone of the gospel writers, records this wonderful prayer. In fact, the entire chapter of John17 is of Jesus praying. Jesus prays first for his disciples, that God the Father would keep them in your name which you have given me, that they may be one, even as we are one. (v.11). Then he prays for all believers in verses 20-21 that I have posted above. Both the language and the desire of our Lord is virtually the same here as when he prayed for his disciples. Why am I citing these verses in the month that we commemorate and celebrate the 500 th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation? In part, because Christians need this prayer of our Lord as much now, or more even, than when Jesus prayed it. Truth be told, in the early stages of the Reformation, in 1529, Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli (the founder of the Reformed churches) disagreed sharply on their understanding of Holy Communion at the Marburg Colloquy. Sadly, what could have led to a sorely needed unity among the fledgling Protestants resulted in division instead. Truth be told, Christian unity, as our Lord Jesus Christ desired it, is still unrealized today. Different denominations have differing sacramental understanding, differing understanding of what worship should, or should not, be. They have differing understanding even of the Bible, what translation is preferred, what it says about human sexuality, for examples. Now I not suggesting that complete agreement on things such as the sacraments, worship style and substance, or even Bible interpretation must be reached before harmony and unity is possible. What I am saying is that disagreements in those areas, can and usually does, lead to an us and them mentality which is a far cry from Jesus prayer that we may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I in you. Protestants are all one in the sense that we are all Christians, but Christ asks for far more than that from us. He wants unity and harmony in His church, the body of Christ. When you stop and think about it, it is a truly profound and wonderful thing to know that Christ prays for His church. When we pray as we ought, we pray in His name and for His sake. To think that Jesus is praying for us in His name also, is staggeringly wonderful! This year and this month is indeed something to celebrate and to commemorate. But let us remember that the Reformation of Christ s church is still needed and still must continue. Just imagine what Protestant churches of every sort would look like if we all earnestly desired to be the answer to our Lord s prayer in John 17? Love in Christ, Pastor Jeff 2
Dear Family at Peace, If you have already looked at the calendar in this newsletter, you know there is a lot going on at PLC! September marks the beginning of many of the programs around the church and community. October is the month when things are in full swing! In addition, 2017 we mark the 500 th anniversary of a very significant date in the Lutheran Family. Along with the Christian Education programs I told you about last month, we have some special activities in October that will help us celebrate and appreciate our Lutheran Christian Heritage. Our Sunday Worship services will carry a theme throughout the month that will take us back to the foundations that the provide the bedrock for the Reformation culminating with our celebration of Reformation/Confirmation Sunday, October 29 th. I hope you will be able to join us for Movie Night on Friday, October 13 th when we will show Luther, a very well done contemporary re-telling of the story of the famous Reformer. I have also made a Reformation Information table available to you in the Fellowship Hall. The table is filled with resources that may help make this special celebration more meaningful. These resources, along with the educational opportunities, are things PLC has to offer so you and your family won t miss out on this unique opportunity! An emphasis of the Reformation is the return to and application of the Word of God. In it we find a God of Love who sent His Only Son to redeem us to himself. He did this because of His love for us, not because of what we deserve. Our response to this gift, is spreading the good news of God s great love through our words and our actions. As these educational opportunities are designed to equip you with the knowledge to share, we also have ways for you to show the love of God. PLC continues to host the Gallatin Valley Food Bank every Monday. We also serve meals at the Community Café the 4 th Sunday of every month. The Crop Walk raises money for those who are in need. It takes place on Sunday, October 15 th. PLC is now active in helping at the Clothes Closet sponsored by Love INC in Belgrade, the third Thursday each month. The RePiecers are still furnishing their quilted creations for Lutheran World Relief every Wednesday. Please consider helping out with any of these ministry opportunities. I find that when we put our faith into action, it puts new meaning to what we know as true. Let s make our celebration of events that changed the world 500 years ago be a catalyst that will help change the world for years to come! Gratefully, Pr. Bob 3
October 1 17 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Lector Refreshments October 8 18 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano The Word Pr. Jeff Redlin Jinx Sorensen Stara Bell Dave & Lori Lanzendorf Amy Lanzendorf Audrey Vitarius Dave & Lori Lanzendorf Baptized Pr. Bob Coughlin Lorrie Hansen Acolyte MINISTRY TEAMS Usher/Lector/Refreshment October 15 19 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Usher/Lector Refreshments October 22 20 th Sunday after Pentecost Piano Acolyte Ushers/Readers/Refreshments October 29 Reformation Sunday Piano Acolyte Ushers/Lectors/Refreshments Council for October Altar Guild for October Jim Moss & Valerie Ross Two Kingdoms Pr. Jeff Redlin Jackie Currey Sam Monson Fred & Kari Haas Fred & Kari Haas Vocation Pr. Bob Coughlin Connie Holton Dylan Swenson Steve & Tiina Smith Ashby & Linda Miller Justification Prs. Jeff Redlin &Bob Coughlin Jinx Sorensen Jackie Currey Memphis Cook Peace Youth Bill Miller Megan Paulson Kari Haas Kris Bell Heather Geiger 4
OCTOBER 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2 4 5 6 1 17 th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Worship The Word 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Choir 5-6pm Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 3 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 10:00 a.m. Peace Repiecers 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:45 p.m. Peacemakers 7:00 p.m. Book Club Pr. Jeff Out of Office (LCMC) Pr. Bob-MT Bible College Leadership 7 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 8 18st Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Worship Baptized 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Choir 9 Pr. Bob s day off 5-6pm Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 10 1:30 p.m. Crossways 3:45 p.m. 1 st Comm. Classes begin 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 7 th Day Prayer 11 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Peace Repiecers 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 12 9:30 a.m. Worship Comm. 3:45 p.m. Peacemakers 7:00 p.m. Council 7:00 p.m. Book Club 13 Pr. Jeff s day off 6:30 p.m. Peace Movie Night Luther 1410:00 a.m-noon. NewMemberOrientation @Redlin s 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 15 19nd Sunday after Pentecost 16 Pr. Bob s day off 17 18 19 20 Pr. Jeff s day off 21 9:00 a.m. Worship Two Kingdoms 10:00 a.m. Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum 1:30 p.m. Cropwalk @ GVFB 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Choir 12-4 P.M.Clothes Closet 5-6pm Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 1:30 p.m. Crossways 3:45 p.m. 1 st Comm. Class 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m. 7 th Day Prayer 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Peace Repiecers 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 12:00 N WGAMA @ Alliance No School NEWSLETTER DUE NO PEACEMAKERS 7:00 p.m. Book Club BIG SKY WOMEN OF THE WORD @ PEACE 8:30 A.M. 3 P.M. 22 20st Sunday after Pentecost 23 Pr. Bob s day off 24 25 26 27 Pr. Jeff s day off 28 NEW MEMBER SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Worship Vocation 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum NO SUNDAY SCHOOL 4:30 p.m. Community Café NO CONFIRMATION CLASS 7:00 p.m. Choir 5-6pm Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 1:30 p.m. Crossways 3:45 p.m. 1 st Comm. Class 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m 7 th Day Prayer 6:30 a.m. Men s Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Peace Repiecers 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting 3:45 p.m. Peacemakers 7:00 p.m. Book Club 7:00 p.m. Youth Lock-in 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 7 th Day Adventist 29 Reformation Sunday 9:00 a.m. Worship Justification/Confirmation 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Adult Forum 6:00 p.m. Confirmation 7:00 p.m. Choir 30 Pr. Bob s day off 5-6pm Food Bank 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts 31 1:30 p.m. Crossways 7:00 p.m. Peace Prayer Group 7:00 p.m 7 th Day Prayer OCTOBER IS PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH! 5
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. Thank you to Heather Geiger s Servant group for serving the Belgrade Ministerial Luncheon on Sept. 20 Thanks to Kristen Swenson for the wheat on display in the sanctuary, and for donating a crockpot for the kitchen. Thank you to everyone who helped move tables and chairs in the Fellowship Hall in preparation for carpet cleaning. Thank you to FIRST COMMUNION CLASS We would like to invite third-graders to be a part of a very special program. This is the time we provide instruction for children in Holy Communion and to receive a Bible along with handwritten notes from their parents, grandparents, and baptismal sponsors. We also provide instruction for them to serve as an acolyte. We have scheduled our classes to run 5 weeks after school on Tuesdays beginning October 10. On Sunday, November 20, after their instruction, we will present their Bibles and they will take their first communion during Sunday s worship service. Please let the church office know if you would like your child to be a part of this program and if these dates and times will work for you. Also let us know your child s name as you want it printed on their new Bible. Birthdays for October 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 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 21 23 24 25 26 28 30 Jonathan Sutton Laurie Salo Paul Clifford Doreen Olean Kimberly Gruss Corie Love Hallie Andrews Liane Pipinich Aiden Cook Dave Lanzendorf Luke Simonson Mike Koosman Art Baker Terry Schievelbein Hudson Smith Ngovib Akukwe Jinx Sorensen Bob White Jessica Johnson Kollen Pipinich Roberta Cestnik Andrew Erickson Michael Hansen Karlene Swenson Troy Paulson Autumn Grassel NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Thinking about joining Peace Lutheran Church? An orientation for new members will be led by Pastors Jeff and Bob Saturday, October 14 10 am to Noon at Redlin s. Come if you are interested in joining or just learning more about PLC. Let either pastor or the church office know if you want to participate. New Members will be received on Sunday, October 22. October 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 4 Kyle & Joni Sando Nancy Vitarius & Curt Hickey 6 Michael & Joy Spinella 11 Troy & Megan Paulson 16 Ross & Claudia Leake 19 Steven & De Anne Smith 6
November Ministry Team In October, a council member will be calling the following November Ministry Team Members: Rachel & Stevie Andrews Nancy Avery Al & Judy Arensmeyer Dennis & Cheryl Bechtold Tina & Shawn Beckman Jim & Pam Cook Phil & Kate Davis Matt & Molly Fettig Carl & Katy Grassel Peggy Hall Blair & Alix Johnson Doug & Paula Johnson Tom & SharlaRae Kuka Eric & Stacy Larson Ross & Claudia Leake Dan Madison Joe & Shannon Malone Jimmy & Nancy Murdock Rollin & Kristy Rieger Terry & Nancy Schievelbein Cindy Sherman Reed & Tracy Simonson Darin & Jayme Swenson Derek & Nicky Swenson Al & Jennifer Trainer BAPTISMS FOR OCTOER Remember your Baptism whether walking in the rain or in the shower. Members that have been baptized in August are: 1 5 11 12 13 24 31? Wayne Johnson Riley Cestnik Christy Moss Eli Beckett Love Sarah Monson Paul Clifford Jinx Sorensen Karen (Moss) Akukwe Josh Love 7
Youth News! Fall 2017 Every Sunday - 10:30am - AT PEACE Sunday School has started for Peace Youth! All 7th - 12th grade youth are encouraged to join us every Sunday, from 10:30-11:30am. We will have a series of lessons/discussions each week, as well as planning for a variety of activities. Please join us as we work through the Old and the New Testament, solve dilemmas, and make good and fun plans. Ask your kids about some of the dilemmas we discussed last week! Friday, Oct 27-7:00 pm - AT PEACE - Lock-In! Halloween LOCK-IN!! This is for all 7th - 12th grade Peace Youth. We will gather at Peace, then carpool to the cornmaze. We will then return to Peace, for lots of junk-food, movies, games, and maybe some sleep. Head home at 8:00am Saturday. Bring a sleeping bag, pillow, games and movies. There will be at least 2 adults at Peace that night. Each Peace member can bring 1 friend who's a non-member. Sunday, Oct 29-9:00 am - AT PEACE PEACE YOUTH are the ushers/readers/greeters/snack makers for church on this day. We have agreed to do 5th Sundays this year. I need at least 4 youth to help each time. Please let me know if you can help. This is NOT a job for your parents...so please step up and volunteer to help this day. Saturday, November 11th - 8:00am - 4:00pm - MAKE LEFSE!! This is our single biggest fund-raiser of the year. Tons of people from Peace turn out to help us, SO THE YOUTH MUST MAKE A GOOD SHOWING!! You need to be here this day to help. Plus, it's a TON OF FUN!! We will have several projects in advance of this also, so stay tuned for more details. Sunday, December 17th - 7:00am - AT PEACE Christmas Breakfast!! This is a fun and delicious day at Peace. We need all youth hands on deck (and 2-3 parents) to make this breakfast for the entire congregation. Put it on your calendars!! Please pray for a great year for our youth group. For us to learn more about God's word, and his plan for us, how we can serve him, and of course, to have a bunch of fun along the way. 8
Putting Thrivent Dollars to work at Peace Lutheran! The Peace Re-Piecers used Thrivent Action Team funds to purchase quilting supplies, as well as school supplies for their school kits! Way to go Re-Piecers! Any member of Thrivent has access to Action Team funds that can be used for Service Projects, Fundraisers or Educational Events. Instructions are available at the church office. PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH Friday, October 13 6:30 p.m. LUTHER ONE MAN S FAITH IN GOD LAUNCHED THE GREATEST REVOLUTION OF ALL. We will be showing this movie in the Fellowship Hall. Come learn more about Martin Luther, the brilliant man of God whose defiant actions changed the world. 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 October October 1 17 th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 55:10-13 1 Peter 1:22-25 John 1:1-5, 14 October 8 18th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Kings 5:1-3,9-14 Psalm Romans 6:1-4 John 3:1-6 October 15 19th Sunday after Pentecost Jeremiah 29:4-7 Psalm Romans 13:1-7 Matthew 22:15-22 October 22 20th Sunday after Pentecost Leviticus 19:15-18 Psalm 1 Peter 2:9-12 Matthew 5:13-16 October 2 - Reformation Sunday Habakkuk 2:1-4 Psalm Romans 3:19-28 John 8:31-36 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