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New Member Orientation and Welcome

The New Member Orientation is Sunday, February 12, after worship in the choir room. We will welcome New Members on Palm Sunday, April 2, at the 10 am worship. We look forward to seeing you at one of the orientations. Please contact Pastor Valerie if neither work for your schedule to set up a private orientation.
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, I hope your week is going well! Thank you to those who came to the Annual Meeting last Sunday. It was a good meeting and good to appreciate our congregation, all the staff and our many faithful volunteers. We had an opportunity to begin discussions and to look to the future of Peace […]
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Annual Meeting and Pancake Breakfast

As usual, Peace is a busy place!  Please remember the Annual Meeting this coming Sunday, February 5, at 11:30 am. There is a pancake breakfast hosted by the Men of Peace. The breakfast will be served from 9-10 am, and then following the 10 am worship. Check in for the Annual Meeting will begin at 11:15 am. All
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youth are going skiing Feb. 11

The youth are going skiing. The activity is Saturday, February 11th at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN. Please drop off youth at 3 pm and pick them up at 8 pm. Send enough money for their ski rental, slope charges and refreshments. We are asking that those who are interested, please sign up on the youth board at
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Kids Winter Fun Night

The Children’s Ministry team is hosting a Winter Fun Night for children 3 years old to 5th grade. We would love for your child(ren) to join us!   When: Friday, February 3 Time: 5:30-8:30pm Cost: $10 per child or $25 per family   Please join us for pizza, games, music and craft. Parents you can have […]
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, As usual, Peace is a busy place!  Please remember the Annual Meeting this coming Sunday, February 5, at 11:30 am. There is a pancake breakfast hosted by the Men of Peace. The breakfast will be served from 9-10 am, and then following the 10 am worship. Check in for the Annual Meeting will begin at
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Upcoming Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is coming up on Sunday, February 5. The meeting will begin around 11:30 am, with check in around 11:15 am. There is worship at 10 am, and a pancake breakfast before worship and for a little while after worship.
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Women of Peace Potluck

The Women of Peace are having a potluck on Monday, January 30, at 5:30 pm. All women are invited to attend. Following the supper, there will be a budget and planning meeting. Mark your calendars!
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Wednesday evening supper, Confirmation and Spirit Time resume tonight! Dear Friends, I hope your week is going well! We mailed the newsletter today, and I hope you enjoy all the information and the articles. Be sure and let us know what you think and contact me if you have any questions or want to visit. […]
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New member orientation

There will be a new member orientation on Saturday, February 4, at 10 am, and again on Sunday, February 12, after worship in the choir room. If you know you are attending, please contact the Church Office. Everyone interested in joining Peace Lutheran on Palm Sunday this year is welcome to attend one or the
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Confirmation retreat cancelation

Because of the illnesses of staff and volunteers and their families, the confirmation retreat for Saturday has also been cancelled due to illness. We are sorry for any inconvenience that this causes, and you will receive information about the re-schedule of the confirmation retreat. Thank you for your patience and
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A Message From Pastor Val

NO CONFIRMATION OR WEDNESDAY EVENING SUPPER THIS EVENING. Dear Friends, Because of the illnesses of staff and volunteers and their families, there is no confirmation or Wednesday evening supper tonight. The confirmation retreat for Saturday has also been cancelled due to illness. We are sorry for any inconvenience
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, Confirmation, Spirit Time and Wednesday evening suppers resume tonight! For those of you who have been attending in-person and online, you know that we have had a lot of loss in our congregation. Please be in prayer for those who are mourning the death of a loved one this season. Thank you to […]
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Peace Lutheran Annual meeting Sunday, February 5th

Peace Lutheran Annual meeting is Sunday, February 5th, following the 10:00 am worship service. We will have some refreshments after worship while we set up and begin checking in for the meeting. All members of Peace Lutheran are invited to the Annual Meeting.   We also welcome any guests, although, only members
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Pancake Breakfast Sunday, January 8th

I want to remind you of Epiphany worship this Sunday at 10:00 am! The Men of Peace are hosting the pancake breakfast.  Breakfast will be served beginning at 9:00 am, and again following the 10:00 am worship!  Hope to see you here!!
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A Message from Pastor Val

Dear Friends, We’ve certainly had some weather this season!  I hope you are staying safe and that you are doing well in the New Year!! Today’s email is brief. I want to remind you of Epiphany worship this Sunday at 10:00 am! The Men of Peace are hosting the pancake breakfast.  Breakfast will be served beginning at
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Annual Meeting Sunday, February 5th

The Annual Meeting is on Sunday, February 5th, following the 10:00 am worship service. This will be a fun and interesting meeting this year, so please mark your calendars and plan to attend worship and the meeting. If you are willing to serve on Church Council, Endowment, Synod Representatives, or any of the
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New Year’s Day worship is at 10:00 am

This coming Sunday, New Year’s Day, worship is at 10:00 am and is in person. This service is not being livestreamed, as I am having my staff take the weekend off to be with their family and friends. I hope you can join us.
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Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, I hope you had a Merry Christmas!  Thank you to everyone who joined us for in person worship on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!  I know the roads and the temperatures weren’t the best this year. Thank you for those of you who worshipped with us on livestream on Christmas Eve! The Office […]
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Christmas food basket packing 12/19

Thank you to all of you who donated food for the Christmas food baskets, and all who were able to donate gift cards for the families and friends of our congregation. If you would like to help us pack baskets, please join us on Monday morning, December 19, at 9:00 am. We will pack the […]
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, We are in the season of Advent, and as we prepare for Christmas celebrations, I think most of us would agree that Christmas feels early this year. In this time of busy-ness, most of us don’t know how we will get everything done!  I hope your preparations are going well, and that you […]
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Poinsettias!

We moved the deadline for ordering poinsettias!   Please make your orders by this coming Sunday, December 11. The morning of the 11th is the last opportunity to order flowers in honor and/or memory of loved ones!
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Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, I hope you are having a good week. Tonight, we have a soup and sandwich supper at 5:30 pm, followed by Advent worship at 6:30 pm. I hope you will come out and join us!  We are also having an Advent Craft Night for our community!  Please join us tonight for Advent Craft Night at 6:00 pm in the […]
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Butter Braid pick up

Butter Braid pick up is scheduled for Thursday, December 8, 10:00 am – noon, at the Preschool door.  For congregation members unable to pick up on Thursday, you may pick up on Sunday, December 11, in the kitchen after worship.
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Pancake Breakfast

This Sunday, 12/4, the Men of Peace invite you to join them for a pancake breakfast before and after the 10:00 service. Volunteers are welcome to help serve.
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Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, We have officially entered the season of Advent as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord. Tonight, you are invited to the Advent soup and sandwich supper at 5:30 pm, followed by Advent worship at 6:30 pm. All three Advent Wednesday worships are in person only opportunities, so we hope you can
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Butter Braids

The preschool is currently selling Butter Braids.  Funds raised through this fundraiser, will be used to update some of the preschool toys and supplies.  Orders will be taken today, November 13th and Sunday, November 20th in the Fellowship Hall, before and after church service.  Anyone interested and unable to
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Members and Friends, I hope this week’s letter finds you well!  This week, I’m writing to you to update on opportunities and the challenges.  As people of faith, these two words go well together. As Christians, we are given so many opportunities to live out our faith, and along with that, the
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Give to the Max Day! 11/16

Wednesday, November 16, is Give to the Max Day.  We are encouraging our members and friends who desire to participate in Give to the Max to go to the Peace Lutheran website and make your special financial gifts there. Give to the Max website charges a minimal fee for every gift and the Peace website has […]
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Fall Fun Night 11/18

For children 3 years to 5th grade on November 18, 5:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $10 per child or $25 per family.  Join us for a fun night of pizza, games, crafts and “The Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving” movie. Sign-up sheets are posted on the bulletin board across from the water fountains.  Sign up by November 13, don’t
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This Sunday is our celebration of All Saint’s Day 11/6

We remember our loved ones who have entered eternal rest and all our members and friends who have died this last year. We hope to see you on Sunday!  The Men of Peace will be hosting a pancake breakfast before and after worship, please join us for a delicious breakfast!  If you purchased rose(s) in memory of […]
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Pastor Valerie’s Weekly Update

Dear Friends, Thank you to everyone who volunteered for the Trunk or Treat event!  We had a beautiful evening and great conversations as we met and greeted our guests.  Thank you to those of you who donated candy.  It was well received!  Next year Halloween is on a Tuesday evening and we hope to have an […]
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The Peaceful Country Boutique is this coming weekend!

Don’t forget, there are meal opportunities on Friday evening and Saturday along with boutique shopping.  On Sunday the boutique will be open before and after worship.  What a selection this year!  Not to be missed!  Special thanks to our crafters, our chefs, and our volunteers for making this event happen!  A very
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Pumpkin Carving!

The youth group will be carving pumpkins TONIGHT, 10/26 from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m.  If you have a pumpkin you would like to carve, feel free to bring it.  Peace has a limited supply of pumpkins.
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A Message from Pastor Valerie

Dear Friends, Halloween is just a few days away. I hope you are planning on hosting a car for our Trunk and Treat in our parking lot on Halloween evening. Please come and park anytime after 4pm. The event is from 5-6:30 pm. In the past, we have had hundreds of children walk through with their parents. The Men of
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Trunk or Treat

we hope that you will consider hosting a car on Halloween evening from 5-6:30pm: we will begin parking cars at 4:30 pm. We expect a good crowd and are hoping that we will have a good turn out of host cars. We are also in need of bags of candy for the host cars. For those of […]
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Saints Sunday is November 6

Please fill out your order form for roses in memory of loved ones and bring them to the office or put them in the offering plate on Sunday mornings. Forms are available on the table in the entry, by the church office door.  If you have any questions, or need to call your order in, please contact […]
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Message from Pastor Valerie

  Dear Friends, I hope your week is going well!  There are a few things I want to update you on today.  First: as many of you know, on October 9, one of our members had a catalytic converter stolen from their car during worship. Since this is not an optimal situation, we are going […]
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