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August 29, 2010
The Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost
Pastor Brad:  799-3671 / Pastor Ward:  998-1993

WELCOME to all!  The Bible says: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you”.  (James 4: 8) May all barriers between God and ourselves be removed.  Let us open our spirits to the Spirit of God and discover the power and peace of God surging within us.  Blessings on all! 

LIFE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY   Hebrews 13:1-17:  Verse 16 contains a great stewardship thought:  “Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”  Maturing stewards seek to do those things that honor God and help our fellow man.  Whether we are giving money, time and volunteer help we offer it as a sacrifice pleasing to God.

There will be a Youth Planning Meeting tonight at Brian Layer’s 162 Essar Avenue at 7:00 P.M.  Anyone interested, hope to see you there.

The Volunteer Schedules have been made till almost Christmas Time and are available on the internet calendar and all those people scheduled will receive a list with your dates highlighted in your mailboxes. There will also be a list posted on the bulletin board monthly for you to check.  Thank you to everyone for your help.
An updated list has been compiled of members to add to your picture directories.  They are available on the table at the back of the church. 

Thank you to Terry Smith for cutting our grass this past week.

We are in the process of tidying up our Library and we have some books that will be available for anyone who wants them.  They are on the table in the entrance.  Please help yourself.

Upcoming Calendar Events:
September 7  – 7:00 P.M. LWML Meeting
                      – 7:00 P.M. Board of Evangelism Meeting
September 8  – 7:00 P.M. Last Summer Service
September 8  – 8:00 P.M. Meeting with Confirmation Parents
September 12 – 9:30 A.M. Sunday School Kickoff
                       – 9:30 A.M. Youth Bible Study
                       – 9:45 A.M. Adult Bible Study
                       – 10:45 A.M. New Fall Worship Time starts
September 14 - 7:00 P.M. Parish Planning Council Meeting
September 15 – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday Bible Study
September 16 – 1:00 P.M. 55+ Social Event
September 19 – 7:00 P.M. Youth Coffee Talk
September 21 – 9:30 A.M. Mom’s Group Starts
September 29 – 7:00 P.M. Jennifer Kerr Concert

Reminder to Senior Youth and families:  Coffee talk will be resuming September 19.  Come join us for a time of hanging out and talking about what’s on your mind.  Hosts are needed to open their homes to the youth on the third Sunday of the month.  Talk to Pastor Ward or Brian Layer if interested.

We have  received 2 very nice thank you notes from families who do not go to our Church but had their kids attend VBS.  They are  posted on the bulletin board.  Take a few minutes to read them.

Recovering From Divorce: Life doesn't end just because your marriage does. Dr. John Splinter, St Louis Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families, and Cindy Jensen, Career Management Consultant at Washington University, share ways to recover and move on after divorce.

Hear this inspirational message on Woman to Woman Radio – Talk forToday’sWoman, Sunday September 4 at 9:30 AM on Altona CFAM 950 AM. Also available online or as a podcast from www.womantowomanradio.com.

“Does God Care?” (Psalm 73:11-14)   Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Lawrence Acker  The troubles and trials that seem to surround us are not punishments from God but rather a chastening of the Lord. This classic Lutheran Hour message by the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Acker was originally broadcast in June, 1951.  Hear this inspirational message on The Lutheran Hour, Sundays at 12:30 PM, on CKJS 810/AM.  Also available on-line or as a pod-cast from www.lutheranhour.ca

Hello from Africa!
We are doing well. Our camps are going great. Here are a few things We've learned so far:
 *You can play 1,001 games with a rock and a pair of socks.
*You can eat mytokke (mashed potatoes but made with bananas) 3 times a day, everyday and survive.
*My eyes look "like a tiger"
*Roosters crow way too early in the morning.
*Uganda is beautiful with many wonderful people.
Please keep in your prayers, Lisa Fraser and Sara Bittner who are on an African Mission Trip with the group “Music for Life” to lead kids camp  for the very poor and vulnerable in Uganda.

"You are invited to the Installation Service of Rev. Cameron Schnarr at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 1541 St. Mary's Road on Sunday September 12, 2010.  There will be a dinner at 5:00 PM with the installation at 7:00 PM.  A free will offering will accepted during the service with all gifts going to Lutheran Church Canada Mission."  RSVP before Sept 5 by putting your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board. 

Pakistan Flood Relief - Canadian Lutheran World Relief will likely be working with ACT Alliance, a consortium of church-related relief agencies whose main mission is responding to natural disasters to ensure all the funds are received by those most in need. To make a donation in support of relief efforts in Pakistan, go to www.lutheranchurch.ca/donate. (CLWR), Lutheran Church–Canada’s  international development and relief agency, will apply for the matching grants as the organization launches an appeal to its supporters.  Choose the “featured projects” and click on Pakistan Flood Relief. You will receive a tax receipt by e-mail. You may also send a cheque made out to Lutheran Church–Canada, noting it is for Pakistan Flood Relief, to 3074 Portage Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3K 0Y2.

Deadline for CLWR. – September 6th for  donations of old pill bottles or small empty film containers, kleenex tissues (the small packages), buttons, needles and /or sewing kits, also small tubes of vasaline If you can help please bring them to the church. Also, new bottles of sunscreen (SPF of 45 or higher).  Please make sure the expiry date is not before March 1st, 2011.  Thank you for you help.


FOOD BIN  One of the opportunities to serve here at Peace is to provide immediate assistance to those who fall on tough times.  You can help by bringing non-perishable, easy to eat (and open) long-lasting, food items for our pantry.  Thanks.