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The 3rd Sunday of the month, is “Going Beyond Sunday”. The purpose of “Going beyond Sunday” is to support the mission in ministry of the LCMS beyond our church body. This month, we will be taking a free will offering for our local radio station, KNGN. See the KNGN insert for more information.

ASH CREEK ANNIVERSARY

The members of St. John Lutheran Church, Ash Creek, invite you to join them on Sunday, September 20th in celebrating the congregation's 125th Anniversary and their annual Mission Festival! St. John is having two services that day under the theme based on Psalm 145:1-7, "From Generation to Generation Proclaiming and Celebrating God's Goodness in Christ." The first service, with Communion, is at 10:30 a.m. (CDT), with former pastor Rev. Larry Rodencal preaching. The second service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. (CDT), and will primarily be a hymn fest, with a son of the congregation, Rev. Mike Reiners, serving as speaker. Between the two services, around noon, a meal will be served. If you plan on attending the noon meal please call the church by August 24th at (308) 364-2706.

SCHOOL OF RELIGION

We are asking the members of Peace to prayerfully consider supporting our School Of Religion as teachers and substitutes. We are currently in need of a 1-3rd Grade Teacher and a 4-5th Grade Teacher. Classes will begin Wednesday, September 9th. If you would like to volunteer for this ministry, please contact the Board of Ed: Sue Ankersen @ 345-7132; Mary Hazlitt @345-4644; or Jan Hubert @345-5538

LIFE LIGHT BIBLE STUDIES ENROLLMENT

Fall weekday Bible Study Classes begin again with sessions on Wednesday, September 16th, from 9:15am to 11am, and on Thursday, September 17th, from 7:30pm to 9pm. If enough people sign up for it, there will be abbreviated sessions starting Monday, September 14th, following church service until 9:15pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board opposite the mail boxes for the session you wish to attend, or call the church office @ 345-2595.

UPCOMING ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN CONVENTION REGISTRATION

The Orphan Grain Train Convention will be held September 18-19 at Lutheran High Northeast in Norfolk. Full registration information, as well as details on the convention, are available at http://www.ogt.org/index.php/events/convention. The registration fee is $45 per person before September 1, and $50 per person after that date.

SOR & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION

This year, we are asking parents to register their children for SOR. By doing so, we can be sure to have enough materials for each student. Registration cards are available at the church office, or simply register online at www.plcmccook.org We’re looking forward to a great year. Can’t wait to see you there!!

DATE CHANGE FOR GARAGE

KNGN is planning a workday at the radio station. on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 12TH from 9am to 12pm. What is planned is the relocation of 2 garages to concrete pads. All are invited to come and out and help. If you have any questions, please call Harvey Hinz @ 345-5469, or Pastor Stuckwisch @394-5206.

ACTS

I know we just finished studying the book of Acts, but this is a different version. ACTS stands for “All Called To Serve”. What this entails is little things that need attention here at the church that are identified. If you can help with completing any of the needed tasks, just fill out the back of the card, (posted on the bulletin board), and turn it into the church office.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY & OUTDOOR PICNIC

PLC’s Sunday School Rally will be held on September 13th, from 9:15am to 10:15am. Peace will also have its Annual Outdoor Picnic on this same day, following late service. If anyone is interested in helping plan and coordinate the picnic, please call Dee Traphagan @ 345-2179.

LOOKING AHEAD

September 7th-Labor Day (church offices will be closed)

September 9th-Creative Preschool begins

September 9th-School of Religion & Confirmation (5:45-7:30pm)

September 12th-Garage moving at KNGN

September 13th-Sunday School Rally & Outdoor Picnic

September 16th-Life Light Sessions begin (9:15am-11:30am)

September 17th-Life Light Sessions begin (7:30pm-9pm)

TIDINGS ONLINE

Thank you to all those who agreed to receive the “Tidings of Peace” via email. We had a wonderful response and look forward to adding more people to the list. By making the newsletter available online, we hope to cut church costs on printing, paper, & ink toner. If you would like to add your name to the list, please email the office at: office@plcmccook.org.

FINANCES IN BRIEF	JULY REPORT	YEAR TO DATE
OFFERINGS	$15,527.43	$159,819.80
EXPENSES	$14,860.22	$139,828.98
OVER/UNDER	$667.21	$19,990.82