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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that we have entered the season of Advent, and that Christmas preparations are well underway.  This email contains several asks and reminders for the season. Please take time to sign up to assist with worship. There is a sign-up sheet for Ushers, Greeters, and Communion
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This Week’s PLC Announcements

ELCA  National Youth Gathering July 16-20, 2024 ALL YOUTH (8-12 grade) AND PARENTS are invited to an informational meeting this Sunday, November 19, 11:00 am in the Sanctuary regarding the trip to New Orleans. This is an unforgettable experience that will help you grow in your faith and connect with other
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Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, Tomorrow evening, 7:00 pm, is the Kris O Brien and Friends, Thanks Giving Concert in Word and Music.  This will be a fabulous event and I hope that you will make time to come out and join us. The music features Kris O Brien and also our own Trychia Borgstrom and Malcolm Anderson, and many […]
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TRUNK OR TREAT TONIGHT (INDOORS)

**We are moving TRUNK OR TREAT INSIDE TONIGHT, 5:00 – 6:30 PM!** For the people who planning to hand out candy from their cars, we will have tables inside the Fellowship Hall for you to hand out from.  Parents and children come inside have a hot dog, chips, drink and then trick or treat at the tables and be WARM
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THANKSGIVING DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and we continue to work on the preparation for Holiday Food Baskets. Donations needed:                 Instant Oatmeal                                                      Pancake Mix and Syrup
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MUSIC CELEBRATION THIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2:00 PM

Join Malcolm in concert with Trychia Borgstrom, Don Shier, Scott Dorff and Malachi Fox in celebration of Malcolm’s 70 years of life. Following the concert there will be time for fellowship together with cake, coffee and punch. All are welcome.  Gifts and cards are discouraged but a freewill offering will be taken
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Children’s Ministry Announcements

BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISING If your child plans on attending Camp WAPO in July 2024 they can sell Butter Braids to help with the cost of camp. Sell to your family and friends, and sit at a table after worship to sell to the congregation. The sale kicks off November 1. All orders and money are […]
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Peace Preschool Fall Fundraiser

Come join us at our Fall Fundraiser for Peace Lutheran Church Preschool! We will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo Night on Thursday, November 2nd from 5:30-7pm at Peace Lutheran Church. We would love to include members of the church community! All proceeds will help us to purchase some new large motor
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This Week’s Events and Announcements

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, November 5, the altar will be decorated with white roses given in memory of departed loved ones.  The names of those remembered will be printed in the bulletin. If you are interested in purchasing a rose, fill out a form, located on the table by church office door.  Cost is $5 per […]
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A Message From Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, This coming Sunday is Reformation Sunday!  Plan on wearing red and joining us for a great morning of worship, baptisms, holy communion and great music! We will also be celebrating Mark Vogel during the coffee/cake reception. Mark is retiring after 15 years as one of our facilities managers. We wish
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Operation Christmas Child

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Cash donations are needed to help with shipping.  The cost to ship a box is $10. Please note your check or cash donation for Operation Christmas Child. For gifts purchased please return your items by Sunday, October 22 or you may drop off in the office. 
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Music Celebration of Life with Malcolm and Friends

MUSIC CELEBRATION OF LIFE WITH MALCOLM & FRIENDS Please join with me in a celebration of 70 years of Life on Sunday, November 5, 2:00 pm at Peace Lutheran Church. This will be special musical concert with me (Malcolm) and Trychia Borgstrom – soloist, Don Shier-soloist, Scott Dorff Saxophonist and Malachi
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Peaceful Country Boutique at PLC

Peaceful Country Boutique   Friday, October 27, 2:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, before and after 10:00 am worship.   Volunteering: Set up on Thursday or Friday Morning Serve/Assist in Dining Area Food Prep/Cooking Cashiers/Assisting Customers
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, Mark Vogel, our long- time facilities person, is retiring this month.  I hope you will join us on Reformation Sunday, October 29, for a farewell/reception for Mark.  Mark has been a part of the Peace Staff for over 15 years!  We wish him all the best in his new adventures!! If you want to […]
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Flowers for All Saints Sunday

ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023   On Sunday, November 5, the sanctuary will be decorated with arrangements of white roses given in memory of departed loved ones.  The names of those remembered will be printed in the bulletin that Sunday.   If you are interested in purchasing a rose in memory of a loved […]
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Vaccination Clinic

VACCINATION CLINIC SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14!   Peace is hosting a vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 9 am. This clinic will provide the XBB variant formulation just approved by the FDA and the CDC. This vaccine is available for all persons 6 years old and older.  We will also provide flu shots if
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Trunk or Treat

Peace will be hosting ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT October 31, 5 – 6:30 PM  To make this a SUCCESS!  We need adults/families and students to host with their vehicles and decorate the car trunks to distribute the candy.  This is fun family event. The Men of Peace will be here grilling hot dogs, with chips and […]
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Tonight’s Events for October 4th

TONIGHT EVENTS, OCTOBER 4: Middle School and  High School  YOUTH GROUP BONFIRE, meeting at 6:30 PM.  Come join the fun and make smore’s    SPIRIT TIME, 6-7 PM.  MEET IN THE CHOIR ROOM COMMUNITY DINNER 5-6 PM.  Family and friends welcome.   
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Weekly Announcements

TONIGHT EVENTS, OCTOBER 4: M.S. ND H.S. YOUTH GROUP BONFIRE, meeting at 6:30 PM.  Come join the fun and make smore’s SPIRIT TIME, 6-7 PM.  MEET IN THE CHOIR ROOM COMMUNITY DINNER 5-6 PM.  Family and friends welcome.        THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, MEN OF PEACE BREAKFAST Breakfast offered before and after worship.
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Weekly Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS   Peaceful Country Boutique   Friday, October 27, 2:00 – 8:00 pm Saturday, October 28, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Sunday, October 29, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, before and after of 10:00 am worship.   Volunteering: Set up on Thursday or Friday Morning Serve/Assist in Dining Area Food Prep/Cooking Cashiers/Assisting
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, Peace is hosting a vaccination clinic on Saturday, October 14, beginning at 9 am.This clinic will provide the XBB variant formulation just approved by the FDA and the CDC. This vaccine is available for all persons 6 years old and older.  We will also provide flu shots if desired. Here is the
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, Wednesday night community meals begin this evening, serving from 5-6 pm. Be sure and invite your family and friends to these community meals!   Middle school and high school youth group begins this evening at 6:30pm. Tonight, youth will enjoy a bonfire and play some games and have a time to plan and
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Altar Flowers

Sign up to give altar flowers in memory or honor of loved ones or friends.  Cost of a bouquet $25 and after worship you may take the bouquet of flowers home to enjoy.  Sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board near the office door or you may call Julie, 763.757.4459
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Confirmation Orientation TONIGHT

Confirmation Orientation TONIGHT, Wednesday September 13, 6:00 pm for all students new to the program, returning, and all 9th graders who are being confirmed.  Confirmation begins on Monday, September 18 at 6:00 pm.
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Connect Up Parents Group

A new group Connect-Up Parents will begin meeting Monday, September 18th, in the Fireside Room.  This parent group is a discussion and support group for parents of middle and high school students.  Please contact the church office if you have any questions. All parents of middle and high school students are welcome!
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Join the Ringers of Peace and Infusion Choir

Join Infusion Choir or Ringers of Peace.  Both meet on Monday evenings, Ringers of Peace 6:00 pm and Infusion 7:30 pm. If you are interested in joining the Ringers of Peace Handbell choir, no experience is needed, but it helps if you can read music.  For further information, contact Kate Freund Saxhaug
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Volunteer for Peace Lutheran Ministries

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: Sunday Morning Coffee and Fellowship.  Serve coffee and treats on Sunday morning after worship.  We have cookies available to serve and the coffee machine is very easy to use.  Volunteers can be families, friends, groups, couples… This is an easy task, takes a small amount of time and is
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Food Shelf Supplies Needed

FOOD SHELF SUPPLIES ARE LOW, NEED: Soups – Tomato, Chicken Noodle, Cream of Mushroom or Chicken, Hearty Soups Canned Goods- Chili, Baked Beans, Chicken, Spam, Spaghetti-o’s, Fruit Spaghetti Sauce Ramen Noodles Peanut Butter and Jelly Instant Oatmeal Pancake Syrup Small Boxes of Saltine Crackers Kid Friendly
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, I hope you are having a good week!  Thank you so much to all of you who came out for Rally Sunday!  It was a great morning of worship, picnic and service project. Special thanks to the Women of Peace and the Men of Peace for all of your help! Tomorrow, September 13, […]
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Weekly Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS Please join us this Sunday for: RALLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 “GOD’S WORK.  OUR HANDS.” ELCA “This day is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. Service activities offer an opportunity for
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Items Needed for the Food Shelf

FOOD SHELF NEEDS: KID FRIENDLY SNACKS – FISH CRACKERS, GRANOLA BARS, PEANUT BUTTER CRACKERS, FRUIT SNACKS SPAGHETTI O’S, RAMEN NOODLES PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SMALL BOXES OF SALTINE CRACKERS SOUP TOMATO, CHICKEN NOODLE, CREAM OF CHICKEN OR MUSHROOM CANNED CHICKEN, SPAM SPAGHETTI SAUCE BAKED BEANS HEARTY SOUPS
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Children’s Ministry

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 10, 10:00 AM SPIRIT TIME BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6-7 PM WINTER FUN NIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 5:30 PM CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, at 10:00 AM
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Confirmation and Youth Group

CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 6:00 PM CONFIRMATION PICTURES AND PRACTICE SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17 AFTER WORSHIP CONFIRMATION CLASSES BEGIN ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 6:00 PM YOUTH GROUP STARTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 6:30 – 8:30 PM (COMMUNITY MEAL AT 5PM)
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Rally Sunday: September 10, 2023

RALLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 “GOD’S WORK.  OUR HANDS.” OUT DOOR WORSHIP 10:00 AM AFTER WORSHIP:  GAMES FOR THE CHILDREN, SERVICE PROJECT – TYING FLEECE BLANKETS PICNIC WITH HOT DOGS, CHIPS AND BEVERAGE WEAR YOU FAVORITE CLOTHING (JEANS AND TEE-SHIRT) 
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Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, I hope you enjoyed the newsletter and the reminders of fall startups and Rally Day activities. Please remember that Rally Day is Sunday, September 10th!  Please come casual for outdoor worship, activities, and a service project and picnic!  Worship is at 10 am, following with a few games for the
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Supporting PLC Minsitries

Thank you as well to those who have given generous financial support!  With all of us busy and traveling for vacations and time away, your gifts to the mission and ministry of Peace Lutheran help us to maintain a healthy financial base during these busy months of summer. To give online now, place your mouse over
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Rally Sunday!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR RALLY SUNDAY Plans are being made for a service project.  Details to come. On Sunday, September 10, ELCA congregations will join together for an annual day of service. “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday began in 2013 in connection with the ELCA’s 25th anniversary. It continues to be an
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VBS Fun Night!

A VBS Fun Night is being held Thursday, August 3, 2023, 6 – 8 pm, outside by the fire pit. With dinner, games, and songs around the camp fire.  Menu will be hotdogs you roast yourself, chips, carrots and smores. 
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VBS Starts TODAY!!

VBS STARTS TODAT!  HAVEN’T REGISTERED, NO PROBLEM.  YOU MAY REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN IN THE MORNING.  IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF GAMES, STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS… WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!   THEME:  HERO HOTLINE WHEN:  July 31—August 4, 9 am—noon AGES:   3 years old to 5th grade COST:   $25 per child or $60 per
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PLC Weekly Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS VBS STARTS TODAY!  HAVEN’T REGISTERED, NO PROBLEM.  YOU MAY REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN IN THE MORNING.  IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF GAMES, STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS… WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU!   THEME:  HERO HOTLINE WHEN:  July 31—August 4, 9 am—noon AGES:   3 years old to 5th grade COST:   $25 per
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Supporting the Missions and Ministry of Peace Lutheran Church

Thank you as well to those who have given generous financial support!  With all of us busy and traveling for vacations and time away, your gifts to the mission and ministry of Peace Lutheran help us to maintain a healthy financial base during these busy months of summer.   To give online now, place your mouse over
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