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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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Sunday Morning Volunteers

Thank you to the people who have signed up to serve coffee and treats.  It is appreciated. Volunteers are needed to serve on Sundays.  Volunteers can be groups, couples, families, friends…   It’s very easy, takes a small amount of time and brings joy to many individuals.  We have cookies available to serve as
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VBS Family Fun Night

VBS FAMILY FUN NIGHT 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 s’mores. 
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Vacation Bible School

VBS STARTS IN A WEEK.  DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS FOR VBS. IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF GAMES, STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS…   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 family.  
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PLC Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS VBS STARTS IN A WEEK.  DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS FOR VBS. IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF GAMES, STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS…   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 family.     VBS […]
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Sunday Morning Volunteers

Thank you to the people who have signed up to serve coffee and treats.  It is appreciated. We are still in need of more volunteers to serve on Sundays.  Volunteers can be groups, couples, families… It’s very easy, takes a small amount of time and brings joy to many individuals.  Any questions, please call Julie at
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VBS Sign Ups

FAMILIES DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FRIENDS FOR VBS. IT WILL BE A FUN-FILLED WEEK OF GAMES, STORIES, CRAFTS, SNACKS…   THEME:   WHEN:  July 31—August 4, 9 am—noon AGES:   3 years old to 5th grade COST:   $25 per child or $60 per family.   VBS ITEMS NEEDED: If you would like […]
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Giving at Peace Lutheran Church

Thank you so much for continuing to respond to donations to the food shelf! We continue to have an uptick in use through the community. We are currently in need of fruit, kid friendly snacks, cereals, boxed pastas and canned tuna and chicken. Thank you so much for all of your help! Thank you as […]
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Vacation Bible School

The theme this year is “Hero Hotline.” VBS week is July 31-August 4, from 9am-noon; for ages 3 years to 5th grade.  Please make sure to sign up the little ones, so we can prepare for the numbers. The cost is $25 a child, or $60 a family. Please let us know if the cost is a burden for […]
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A Message From Pastor Val

Dear Friends, I hope your summer is going well. We certainly are enjoying some warmer temperatures, and I think we are all hoping for some rain soon! I don’t have much to update you on this week. We did have a bit of an adventure in our home yesterday. It seems that one of our […]
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Congrats Graduates!

Congratulations to all of our graduates in all of their ages and stages and many prayers for families who have graduates making big transitions in these coming weeks!  
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Vacation Bible School

The theme this year is “Hero Hotline.” VBS week is July 31-August 4, from 9am-noon; for ages 3 years to 5th grade.  Please make sure to sign up the little ones, so we can prepare for the numbers. The cost is $25 a child, or $60 a family. Please let us know if the cost […]
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National Youth Gathering

National Youth Gathering is the summer of 2024, in New Orleans. At this time, our attending this event will depend on the participation we have from our 8th grade through high school youth. A decision will be made by the end of October as to whether or not Peace will take a group to New […]
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Reception for Emily Brown

This coming Saturday, from 4-6 pm, you are invited to a cake reception for Emily Brown.Emily is graduating from Luther Seminary and is preparing for her first call as a pastor of the ELCA. Emily is very grateful for the prayers, support, and encouragement from Peace Lutheran during her years of seminary training!
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Pentecost Sunday

Sunday, May 28, is Pentecost Sunday! Please wear red that morning. Also, please remember that the church office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 29.
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Final Spirit Time and Sunday school

Tonight, we have our last Spirit Time of the season. Confirmation classes ended last week, and the last day of Sunday School is this Sunday.  Our Christian Education team is now turning its energy toward preparing for Vacation Bible School! Please watch for announcements and emails for VBS and for upcoming youth
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Gerten’s plant orders

Thank you to everyone who ordered plants from Gertens to support the youth going to Camp Wapo!  You can pick your orders up by the playground area tomorrow (5/11) evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm.
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All Confirmation Dinner

There will be an All Confirmation dinner on Wednesday, May 10, at 6pm. This dinner is for all students, parents, and families of confirmands. We hope you will plan on joining us that evening. One purpose of the evening is to recognize our students who will confirm their faith next fall. The other purpose of […]
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Silent Auction Donations

We have planned a silent auction for the morning of May 10 as a fundraiser for Peace Lutheran. You are invited to prepare a basket for the silent auction. Please contact the church office for details. It should be a fun event! Thank you to everyone who has provided a basket and for those of […]
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Farewell to Kerri Tomandl & V. Jessie

On Sunday, May 7, we will have a farewell reception for Kerri Tomandl, our Preschool Director. Kerri has resigned her position with us, and we will celebrate her service. On the same day, we will have a farewell for Vicar Jessie Hodgson who is leaving for a year for his internship. Jessie will return to us […]
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