Monthly Archives: October 2008

Rising Conflict in a Falling Economy – A Practical Christian Response by Ken Sande, president of Peacemaker Ministries

Posted on October 31, 2008 by admin

The economy is crumbling. Investments are withering. Fear is mounting. But you don’t have to sit there feeling helpless—there is something you can do to turn our country’s financial crisis into a life-changing investment opportunity. Financial Crises Trigger Relational Crisis … Continue reading →

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Jesus..The Sinner’s Friend

Posted on October 30, 2008 by admin

Matthew 11:19 [show]Matthew 11:19 [19]The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at him! A glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ Yet wisdom is justified by her deeds."(1) (ESV) Footnotes 1. … Continue reading →

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How to Love Difficult People

Posted on October 29, 2008 by admin

Throughout the last several weeks we’ve been focusing our attention on what it means to be the kind of peacemakers that Jesus frees us up to be. A big part of our focus in this area has to do with … Continue reading →

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Worship Leadership and Bible Study for Sunday November 2nd, 2008

Posted on October 29, 2008 by admin

8 AM Service of Holy Communion Communion Assistants: Bev Stobber and Chris Bennet Ushers: Jim and Marilyn Hart 10:20 Service of the Word and Music Acolyte: Joel Vojta Ushers: The Lorangers Offering: The Andersons      Bible Study : Luke 15:1-32 … Continue reading →

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Hat and Glove Ministry

Posted on October 28, 2008 by admin

The Women’s Mid Day Gathering group are collecting warm winter gloves (not mittens) and hats to donate to Love, Inc.  Love, Inc. is requesting donated items be warm enough to make it through a Wisconsin winter.   All sizes of gloves … Continue reading →

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We have come among the people to talk about Jesus Christ..

Posted on October 27, 2008 by admin

"The word sinner is a theological designation. It is essential to insist on this. It is not a moralistic judgment. It is not a word that places humans somewhere along a continuum ranging from angel to ape, assessing them as … Continue reading →

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Youth Mission-2-Chicago 2009

Posted on October 27, 2008 by admin

WHAT: God willing we will demonstrate the superior worth of Jesus Christ by offering up our time, energy, and money in TWO youth mission trips to Chicago where we will serve poor children, the homeless, or participate in a special … Continue reading →

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The Pastor Recommends: Praying the Psalms with Luther

Posted on October 26, 2008 by admin

In a recent post (HERE) I talked about how I use the Psalms in my daily devotions. The book of Psalms, or Psalter, that I use the most is Reading the Psalms with Luther. If you are looking for a … Continue reading →

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Jesus Christ brings us grace and peace…..and makes us strong, brave, and humble

Posted on October 25, 2008 by admin

The following devotion is from a book entitled  Five minutes a Day with Luther. You can download a free copy of this book in PDF format or order a hard cover version by clicking HERE. This selection reminds us that … Continue reading →

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The 3-4-5 Club Serves Meals at Love Inc and TLC

Posted on October 23, 2008 by admin

On Thursday October 23rd the 3-4-5 club served the meal at the Love Inc Meal Site. Thirty-two adults and children from the community and the Transitional Living Center (shelter for homeless women and children) were served an amazing meal of … Continue reading →

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So pastor ….. how can I apply the Bible to my life?

Posted on October 23, 2008 by admin

  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, … Continue reading →

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Adopt-A-Family

Posted on October 23, 2008 by admin

The holidays are just around the corner and the people of Peace will be reaching out to needy families through the Adopt-A-Family program sponsored by Love Inc. We will collect Christmas gifts for approximately 15 to 20 adults and children. … Continue reading →

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Please pray for the 3-4-5 club

Posted on October 22, 2008 by admin

The  3rd-5th graders of Peace will be serving the meal at Love Inc and the Transitional Living center on Thursday October 23. Please keep them in your prayers: Heavenly father .. We thank you that you have called so many … Continue reading →

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From Peacemaker Ministries: Reacting to Criticism and Confrontation

Posted on October 22, 2008 by admin

When you need to show others their fault, do not talk down to them as though you are faultless and they are inferior to you. Instead, talk with them as though you are standing side-by-side at the foot of the … Continue reading →

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Worship Leadership and Bible Study for Sunday October 26

Posted on October 21, 2008 by admin

8 AM – Service of the Word and Music Ushers: Bob Walbrandt and Rev. Ron Bachman 10:30 AM – Service of Holy Communion Acolyte: Danielle Hobach Communion assistants: Sue Hobach and Lori Gilanyi Ushers: Sue, Danielle, and Briana Hobach Offering … Continue reading →

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