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Peace NotesPEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA

Volume 18, Issue 5 January 2014

Inside This Issue

Be Healthy in 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

New Nursery Staff & Policies . . . . . 2

Advent & Christmas Highlights . . . 3

Connect with Peace . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Events for All Ages . . . . . . . . . . Insert

The Gospel of Matthew

Beginning with the season of Advent and continuing throughout the Christmas and Epiphany seasons, the gospel readings for each Sunday will come from the Gospel of Matthew .

I thought it might be fun to explore Matthew’s gospel more deeply during this time .

The Wednesday night Bible studies from January 15 to February 26, will focus on this

gospel . What is unique about Matthew’s story of Jesus? What are some of the

larger themes in this gospel? How does Matthew’s story of Jesus

teach us about what it means to be the church? These are a few of the questions we will

explore together .

The good news is there is much good news in Matthew . I hope that

you will join me to gather around the good news of this gospel: Jesus is God’s promised one; Jesus is “God with us;” Jesus is with us always .

— Pastor Jim

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATIONSunday, January 26 at 9:40 am

The Annual Meeting of Peace Lutheran Church will be held following the 8:30 am service on Sunday, January 26 . Included in the regular order of business is the election of the 2014 Congregation Council and the approval of the annual budget . The Annual Report of 2013 will be available one week prior to the meeting, January 19, as we will hold the Budget Forum . Please participate in the decisions of your congregation by attending these important meetings!

Volunteers Are NeededPeace Lutheran is providing a meal for the TreeHouse students once a month . If there is one month that you are interested in helping with this meal, please contact Deb Weir .

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Peace Notes is a monthly newsletter for members and friends of Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth . The deadline for submissions is the fifteenth of the month prior to publication .

Interim Senior Pastor James NelsonInterim Youth & Family Sue MegrundDirector of Music Benj CramerOrganist Daniel CorneliussenVolunteer Ministries Judy LubbenParish Nurse Sondra WeinzierlOffice Administrator Anita AndersonNewsletter Layout Donna Daubendiek

COUNCIL COLUMN PARISH NURSE NEWS

Notes from the December 10 meeting: Judy Wold met with Council to discuss 2014 budgeting and year-to-date review of financial budgets in comparison to actuals . The Call Committee noted that the meeting with the Bishop had a good turn out and was very productive . The Nominating Committee has been talking with members about serving on Council and should have another update before Christmas . Pastor Jim gave a verbal report highlighting the events of the past month and looking forward to Christmas and the new year . Full approved meeting minutes can be found in the meeting minute binder in the church office .   Respectfully submitted, 

Mark Weinhandl, secretary

YOGA DEVOTION AT PEACEMondays, January 13 to March 3 from 5:30–6:30 pmSaturdays, January 18 to March 8 from 9:30–10:30 amThe Health Ministry Committee is pleased to announce that two series of yoga classes will begin at Peace . Yoga is an exercise that increases flexibility, balance and fitness . Yoga Devotion is a unique experience because it includes Christian devotion and music, and increases our sense of peace and awareness . If you haven’t signed up, check with Rebecca West at writerrider@usfamily .net or Lisa Lukis at leezuh@gmail .com .

SOUP AND SANDWICH FOR SENIORSThursdays, February 6 & 20 and March 6 & 20This upcoming series is co-sponsored by the Parish Nurses of Peace and St . Barnabas . If you’re 55 or over, join us on for lunch and a presentation . Details will be posted on the Health Ministry bulletin board .

“BE HEALTHY”Saturday, March 1Save the date for an event for the whole congregation . More information will be available in the February Peace Notes .

Make 2014 the year you take better care of your physical, emotional and spiritual health . Let me know if I can help!  Sondra

Have a Healthy New Year

Changes for the Peace NurseryWe are happy to announce the addition of two new nursery helpers to our staff! Brianna Brolin and Brooke Kyllo have agreed to help us care for your children (infants – 3 years) on Sunday mornings between the hours of 9:30 and 11:45 . Brianna and Brooke are both high school students and have been trained by our Parish Nurse, Sondra Weinzierl, in basic care and safe practices in our nursery .

Beginning in January, the first time you bring your child to the nursery, parents will be asked to fill out a “Release and Information” form for our file . Each Sunday you bring your child to the nursery, you will be asked to sign in/sign out with the time you dropped off and picked up your child, note where in the building you will be during this time, leave a cell phone number to reach you, if necessary, and give the name of the person authorized to pick up your child . All of these new changes are intended to help you, your child and the nursery staff meet our goals for a safe, nurturing nursery . Please address any questions or concerns you have to Judy Lubben, who is supervising the nursery .

Brooke KylloBrianna Brolin

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OFFICIAL ACTS

IN MEMORIAMFrederick J. HansonOctober 1, 1918 – November 20, 2013

“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” – Psalm 23:6

Call Committee UpdateThe call committee is excited to announce that we have submitted the ministry site profile! It was quite the process putting this document together but with the help of the congregation, we ended with a profile we are happy about and were excited to submit . The next step in this process is to wait for some names that match our needs for our church . In the meantime, we are developing our approach to the interview process . Thank you for your continued support as we move through this exciting process . If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to contact anyone in the call committee!

CALLING A NEW PASTOR

BAPTISMBreck Ross JohnsonSon of Brandon & Jill JohnsonDecember 8, 2013

Advent Wreaths

“God’s Gift to Us”

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Connect with members of Peace and our community by using our website, Facebook, Twitter and email (enews and prayer chain) . These are ways to help keep us connected outside of our regular activities like Sunday worship and Peace-Full Nights . In addition we can help spread the word about the great things Peace has to offer . It also helps remind us about upcoming events . If you need help connecting, members will be available to help on Sunday mornings . Join us online to share to the good word!

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JANUARY hot sheetWhat’s hot and happenin’ at Peace!

PEACE-FULL NIGHTS SCHEDULEWednesdays, January 15, 22 and 29

5:15–6:30 BuffetDinner FellowshipHall6:00–6:30 LargeGroupConfirmation ActivityRoom6:00–6:30 HighSchoolHandbells MusicRoom6:15–7:00 HallelujahChorus(2nd–5thgrade) Sanctuary6:30–7:00 ConfirmationHandchimes MusicRoom6:30–7:30 HighSchoolOasis YouthRoom6:30–7:30 AdultBibleStudy FiresideRoom7:00–7:30 SmallGroupConfirmation AssignedRooms7:00–7:45 CelebrationSingers Sanctuary7:45–8:30 AdultHandbells MusicRoom7:45–8:45 SeniorChoir Sanctuary

Families Moving ForwardJanuary 5–12

Volunteerswillbeneededtocooksuppers,serveaseveningandovernighthosts,shopforlunchandbreakfastgroceries,setupbedroomsandtakethemdownagainonSundaymorning.Volunteersofallagesareneededtomakeawelcoming,comfortablehomeforourguests.Pleasesayyou’llcomeandhelpthechildrenbysharingyourtime.Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouthowyoumayservethisministry,pleasecontactTimandPamHughesorDaveandJeanSwanson.

BLOOD DRIVEWednesday, January 29 from 4:00–6:30 pm

Pizza & Movie NightFriday, January 31 at 5:30 pm

EscapethecoldandattendoursummerinJanuarymovienight!Bringlawnchairs,blankets,pillowsandgetcomfortableinthefellowshiphallforasummerstylefamilymovieandGreen Millpizza!KidscanevencomeintheirP.J.s! CastyourvoteonSunday,January 19or26forwhichmoviewe watch!Choicesare:▶ MaryPoppins▶ BacktotheFuture▶ TheWizardofOz

Questions?ContactMelissaWeinhandlat952‑484‑9859ormlweinhandl@gmail.com.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALL DINNERSunday, February 23 at 5:00 pm

Staytunedformoreinformation!

Think Spring!Sunday, January 5 at 9:35 am

Eventhoughit’sstillcold,withsnowontheground,it’stimetostartplanningtheRummage/BakeSale.Wewillhaveourfirstmeetingbetweenservicesinthefiresideroom.Anyoneinterestedinlearningmoreaboutthisgreateventisurgedtocome.PleaseseeDebWeir,EvonneCarlsonorPamJette.

December 18, 2013

8 :30 am Worship with Holy Communion 10:45 am Worship with Holy Communion

8:30 am Worship

10:45 am Worship

8 :30 am Worship with Holy Communion

10:45 am Worship with Holy Communion

8:30 am Worship

10:45 am Worship

Calendar of Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth

January 2014

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Qué Tal Language

TreeHouse New Year’s DayChurch Office Closed

Epiphany Sunday 8:30 a Worship 9:30 a Ed Hour 9:35 a Rummage Sale Meeting10:45 a Worship4 p FMF Begins—

Epiphany

8:00 a ROMEO7:00 p Wayzata Women’s Chorus

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9:30 a Staff Mtg5:30 p Executive Committee Meeting7:00 p All-Church Committee Night

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9:00 a Quilting

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Baptism of Lord— FMF ends 8:30 a Worship 9:30 a Ed Hour 9:30 a Blood Pressure Checks10:45 a Worship

5:30 p Yoga Devotion Class6:00 p Girl Scout Troop #150367:00 p WWC

9:30 a Staff Mtg12:30 p Faith and Hope Circles7:00 p Congregation Council Meeting

8:00 a Womens Breakfast ClubPeace-Full Night#13(schedule on the back of this page)

2:30 p Den #87:00 p Knitting Club 9:30 a Yoga

Devotion Class

Epiphany 2 8:30 a Worship 9:30 a Ed Hour 9:40 a Annual Budget Meeting10:45 a Worship

5:30 p Yoga Devotion Class7:00 p WWC

9:30 a Staff mtg.Peace-Full Night#14(schedule on the back of this page)

9:30 a Yoga Devotion Class

Epiphany 3 8:30 a Worship 9:35 a S. School 9:40 a Annual Meeting of the Congregation 10:45 a Worship

5:30 p Yoga Devotion Class6:15 p Girl Scout Troop # 145137:00 p WWC

9:00 a Quilting9:30 a Staff mtg. 4:00 p Blood Drive

Peace-Full Night#15(schedule on the back of this page)

5:30 p Pizza and Movie Night Fellowship Hall

The Program meets at Peace Mondays—Thursdays (school days) from 2:20 to 3:40 p.m. meets at Peace on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 9 p.m.

Newsletter Deadline

January 5 — Epiphany Sunday

January 12 — Baptism of Our Lord

January 19 — Second Sunday after Epiphany

January 26 — Third Sunday after Epiphany