Back to basics – Please feel free to donate some canned meat products (Spam, ham, beef stew, tuna, chili, hash), canned pasta with meat, cans of soup with chicken or beef, cans of fruit, and fruit juice.

Want to donate something not on the list?  Please bring whatever items you can.  Remember you can never give too much.  Make sure to check the expiration dates – items must not be past the expiration date.  All items collected through Sunday, August 1 will be taken to Love, Inc. food pantry one day during that week.

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Women of ELCA News & Information

Women’s Retreat Weekend at Pine Lake Camp in Waupaca WI will be held August 21-22, 2010.  A second retreat is scheduled for September 17-19, 2010.

Twenty-third Annual Southeast Wisconsin WELCA Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2010 at Atonement Lutheran Church, Muskego, WI,  Theme is Fill My Cup Lord. Early bird registration due August 9; registration deadline is August 31.

Eighth Triennial Convention & Gathering will be July 12-14, 2011 in Spokane, Washington.  Theme is Renew, Respond, Rejoice

Please see the latest issue of the Gleanings newsletter posted in the narthex for additional information on any of the above sessions.

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Lutherdale Fest/Quilt Auction

The 24th Annual Lutherdale Fest/Quilt Auction is scheduled for Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lutherdale is located at N7891 U.S. Highway 12, Elkhorn, WI 53121.  Check the website for more information.  www.lutherdale.org.

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Community Blood Drive

Eight Christians killed by Muslims in Nigeria

Muslims recently attacked Christian villages and killed at least eight Christians in Kaduna and Plateau states of northern Nigeria. On July 3, five believers, including a primary school teacher and mother of six children, were killed by Muslims in Kizachi village in Kaduna State. The Muslims also burned down five homes belonging to Christians. Local sources reported that the police had stopped protecting the village on July 2 after the government failed to pay their salaries.

The next evening, Muslims armed with guns and machetes invaded Ganawuri community, near Jos. Three Christians are presumed to be dead. A spokesperson of the Nigerian military’s Special Task Force (STF) said the attackers were suspected herdsmen from neighbouring communities of Kaduna State. STF received an emergency call and, upon response, a fire fight ensued with the attackers. One of the attackers was shot and six were arrested. Those arrested have since been handed over to the state police for further investigations.

This latest violence came on the heels of a March 7 attack against Christians in Jos in which approximately 500 people, mainly women and children, were murdered (click here for more information). It is estimated that many more thousands of Christians have been killed in northern Nigeria since the introduction of Shariah law in 2001. (Source: International Christian Concern)

Please pray against further violence and unrest in Nigeria. Ask the Lord to give strength and wisdom to those in authority to help them deal with this situation. Pray that He will comfort those who are suffering. Pray that the Lord will use the testimony of believers in Nigeria to strengthen His church and greatly add to its number.

For more information on persecution in Nigeria, please visit the Nigeria Country Report.

Muslims kill Christian woman and children in Pakistan

A Christian woman and her four children were murdered by a Muslim mob in Jhelum, Pakistan after her 11-year-old son was accused of committing blasphemy. On June 21, the Christian boy went to the local store to buy laundry detergent. The shopkeeper, upon learning the boy was a Christian, refused to sell any products to him. When the boy returned home and informed his mother of the incident, she phoned her husband — Jamshed Masih — and asked him to rush home from work. Before he was able to return, Muslim residents arrived at the family’s home and accused the boy of committing blasphemy against the Prophet Muhammad. When Jamshed’s wife argued against the accusation, they killed her and the children — two boys and two girls. Authorities are reportedly too fearful of the local Muslim leader to file charges. The family had earlier been warned by the Muslim leader to leave the predominately Muslim area. (Source: Compass Direct)

Please pray the Lord will comfort Jamshed. Pray that he will not despair but be strengthened by God’s Word. Pray the Lord will bring His peace amid this terrible injustice. Pray the Lord will give wisdom to those in authority to know how to deal with the violence and injustice being perpetrated against the Christian population. You can post a prayer for Jamshed on our Persecuted Church Prayer Wall.

Learn more about the plight of Pakistani Christians at the Pakistan Country Report.

Christian woman brutally attacked in India

A Christian woman, Amodini, was brutally attacked on July 6 for sharing her faith in Karnataka, India. Amodini (40) is a member of a church where a Gospel for Asia-supported missionary serves as pastor. She was at her home when a group of 15 men arrived and began accusing her of forcing people to convert to Christianity. They then grabbed and began to beat her. Witnesses of the horrific scene said, "Amodini’s clothes were removed in public and she was attacked with knives." At last report, she was hospitalized and in critical condition. Police have arrested 14 of the accused attackers. (Source: Assist News Service)

The believers in the area ask for prayers for Amodini, that the Lord would heal her wounds. They also ask that the peace of God will keep her firm in her faith. Pray also for the men who so cruelly attacked her. Pray that they will repent and turn to Christ. Pray that believers in India will continue to be bold in sharing the Gospel amid violent opposition.

Click here to find out more about persecution in India.

We are inviting everyone to attend: kids, parents, grandparents and friends.

We will have a wonderful time learning about Jesus! Come to one or come to all three! We will have songs, Bible stories, crafts, games, and food. Invite your friends too! So if you are 1 or 100 years old, please join us for VBS this year.

Hope to see you there!

Please mark these dates on your calendar

Sunday, July 18 10:30 am-noon, lunch to follow Sunday,

August 1, 10:30-noon, lunch to follow

Sunday, August 15, 6:00-7:30 pm with a campfire and s’mores to follow

Questions: contact Teresa Forseth.

Women’s Retreat Weekend at Pine Lake Camp in Waupaca WI will be held August 21-22, 2010.  A second retreat is scheduled for September 17-19, 2010.

Twenty-third Annual Southeast Wisconsin WELCA Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, October 1-2, 2010 at Atonement Lutheran Church, Muskego, WI,  Theme is Fill My Cup Lord.  Early bird registration due August 9; registration deadline is August 31.

Eighth Triennial Convention & Gathering will be July 12-14, 2011 in Spokane, Washington.  Theme is Renew, Respond, Rejoice

Please see the latest issue of the Gleanings newsletter posted in the narthex for additional information on any of the above sessions.

Women of ELCA Newsletter

Get your copy of Gleanings FREE via e-mail.  Please send your name, your church, e-mail address, and phone number (with area code) to Carla Lonski at mkewelca@gmail.com.  You may also access Gleanings through the synod website www.milwaukeesynod.org.  Click on "Partners" – Women of the ELCA, Gleanings.

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Lutherdale Fest/Quilt Auction

Get ready for the 24th Annual Lutherdale Fest/Quilt Auction on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ways you can help -

• Make and donate a quilt (deadline to submit quilt is July 15, 2010)
• Put together silent-auction theme baskets (deliver to Lutherdale by July 15)
• Contribute crafts and quilters’ odds ‘n ends
• Volunteer to work during the Fest on Friday, August 13 or Saturday, August 14 or both

Forms for donating items are posted in the narthex.  All forms for donated items must be at Lutherdale by July 15.  Lutherdale is located at N7891 U.S. Highway 12, Elkhorn, WI 53121.  Check the website for more information.  www.lutherdale.org.

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Community Blood Drive

The next Burlington Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Veterans Terrace on Milwaukee Avenue.  Please contact the Blood Center of Wisconsin at 1-877-232-4376 for appointment and information.  Appointments are encouraged.  Walk-ins are welcome.  Donate here to keep our local community blood supply at a safe level.  Please bring a photo ID at the time of donation.

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Grocery shop to help raise funds for special projects at Peace

Shop at the Sentry store in Burlington?  Please be sure to ask for a sticker on your cash register receipt.  Bring the receipt to church and place in the basket above the water fountain (or bubbler, if you prefer) in the narthex.

Shop at the Pick-N-Save store in Burlington?  Use your rewards card.  A percentage of your purchase will be donated to Peace Women if you have asked to have your card registered to 611725.  You can check at the courtesy counter if you don’t remember which group you picked to receive the Pick-N-Save donation.

Money raised through these efforts have been used to donate $1000.00 to the Roof Fund, provide Christmas treats to the Sunday School program, and donate towards the youth mission trip.

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Any questions?  Please contact me.

Thanks,

Jeanne Rateike

Please feel free to donate some canned meat products (Spam, beef stew, tuna, chili, hash), canned pasta with meat, cans of soup with chicken or beef, cans of fruit, and fruit juice. 

Want to donate something not on the list?  Please bring whatever items you can.  Remember you can never give too much.  Make sure to check the expiration dates – items must not be past the expiration date.  All items collected through Sunday, July 4 will be taken to Love, Inc. food pantry one day during that week.

Love, Inc. Food Pantry averages over 400 different households per month.  These families come from Burlington, Waterford, Union Grove, Rochester, Wind Lake, Lyons, and Wheatland.  Families are required to provide a photo ID, proof of address, proof of income and verification of all household members.  State income guidelines are followed to determine income limits.  Names are checked to verify they are only coming to Love, Inc. Food Pantry.  Families receive about 5 days worth of food and are able to come once every 30 days.

Due to a last minute scheduling problem this team happened to be in our area and needed a place to stay. This is an opportunity for us to extend some basic hospitality to our brothers and sisters in Christ.

We want to thank the Hatlens and Harts for providing a place for this team to stay this weekend!

Ashley M. Corbett
Forest Lake, Minnesota

Ashley just graduated from the University of Minnesota, Morris in May 2009 with Bachelor of Arts in International Business and Graphic Design. She was active on campus with the Relay For Life and played for the UMM Cougars softball team. Staying active playing sports is important to her, as well as photography, graphic design, playing guitar, and working with youth.
“Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, and persevere in prayer.” Romans 12:12

Ryan Noss
York Haven, Pennsylvania

Ryan was homeschooled his whole life in a small town in Pennsylvania. He has gone to church his whole life where he grew passionate for music and at the age of seven found Christ in a small room in his church. Through many hills and turns he tries to follow the path best he can, and he fails over and over, but knows he’s not perfect in any way, just forgiven. Ryan is excited for what God is going to do through and around him this year and the rest of his life.
“For God so loved the world that He sent His only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal live.”  John 3:16

Justin Holdefer
Columbia, Maryland

Justin was born in Germany but now resides in Maryland. He began playing soccer at age five. He loves basketball and enjoys watching movies. He is a creative writer of short stories and songs. He has been a percussionist with his own set of drums since fourth grade. Justin plays drums every Sunday in the praise team at Our Shepherd Lutheran Church. He was also involved as a youth leader in Teens Encountering Christ (TEC).
“Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, and in purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Jessica Steffen
Warren, Michigan

Jessica has a strong passion for the Lord. As of September 2008, she has completely given herself to God. He has done nothing but continually bless her through His Grace and Love. She has a very positive outlook on life and is amazed by God’s ways of working in it. She loves spending time with her family, meeting new people, sports and reading. She is excited to serve the Lord through Captive Free and cannot wait to see what He has in store for her.
“Many wise things have been said about love. But to really understand love in its purest form, we must go to the Author of Love. God is Love. And He decided to display this love through the most dramatic act in human history, the ultimate demonstration of love, Christ’s death on the cross. There is no greater example of love then this. It would take the coldest hearts to be unmoved by this dramatic demonstration.”

Kyle Meissner
Fort Worth, Texas

Kyle is a fun-loving, out going person who loves God.  He enjoys playing basketball, golf and ULTIMATE!  Kyle also enjoys playing the guitar and has been singing in youth group and church for about seven years.  DO WORK IN HIS NAME!
“Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9

Please pray for my Aunt Kathy as she grieves the death of her husband  …. and for my cousin Steve whose leg will be amputated if they can’t get the infections/MRSA under control.

Laura Bachman sent this note to me and I want to pass it on to the people of Peace….

Dear Friends and Members of Burlington Area Churches,

Thank you for agreeing to join with fellow Christians in Worshiping Jesus Together, a unified witness to the community through praising God together in the Veteran’s Parade (part of Chocolate Fest weekend). We will walk and worship to praise music. The King’s Closet will supply some flags, streamers, billows and garments of praise. People may also bring tambourines, streamers, or flags of their own or from their church.

A banner will say that the group is “sponsored by” The King’s Closet, a small family Burlington-based business/ministry that makes garments of praise and presents worship workshops and programs. We seek to engage people in a childlike spirit of worship, pleasing to the Lord and demonstrating our joy and trust in our salvation.

Congregations may send one or two individuals, whole families, or groups of any size. Please notify me if people will represent your congregation as a banner will list participating churches. The more churches we have, the stronger our statement of solidarity in Worshiping Jesus Together—our theme.

Details about the parade are listed below.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW:

1. Parade held on MONDAY, MAY 31^st, 2010

2. Pre-parade begins at 8:45a.m. –sharp. (*Please note change)

3. Main-parade begins at 9:00a.m. –ends at 10:30a.m. –approx.

4. PARADE ROUTE SAME AS LAST YEAR.

It will begin at Kane St./Edward St. and end at Echo Park

If you have any questions, please contact me at   767-7499    or laurabachman@wi.rr.com.