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Page 1 September 2016
15840 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 3398 239.437.2599 www.peaceftmyers.com
SEPTEMBER 2016
Easter Garden
The Servant Church-our 9th Annual Last Sunday in July Concert and 5th Sunday Hymn Sing, was a wonderful event and increased awareness to local charities. We appreciate participation from the Clothes Closet,
Gladiolus Food Pantry, Harry Chapin Food Bank, and LMHS/Health Park Volunteers.
Page 2 September 2016
2016 LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Jim Krueger, Chair
(239) 454-1605
John Koppen, Vice-Chair
(98) 507-4526
Julie Cramer, Secretary
(574) 250-0535
Jeff Carter, Treasurer
(239)274-3532
Bonny Bjorkedal, Fellowship
(239) 267-0026
Robert Cline, Service
(239) 466-4104
Lori Blass-Adams
Worship & The Arts
(239) 340-1094
Grant Ellingson, Property
(239) 791-9880
John Warner, Stewardship
(608) 572-1700
PASTOR: Walter Still
(239) 437-2599 pastorwalter@ peaceftmyers.com
OUR MISSION: To equip
disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry
L E A D E R S H I P C O U N C I L AUGUST NOTES
Construction of our expanded facilities appears to be finally started! The porta-johns and construction supervisor’s trailer are being moved to our parking lot as I write this article. They will also begin putting up the silt fences and building temporary office partitions any day. While I do not see any bulldozers at this time, at least something is happening. Dur-ing the construction of the new offices and Narthex, everyone will need to enter and leave the building via the rear entrance near the dumpster. The contractor will erect signs di-recting people to that door. It is anticipated that the main entrance will be back open be-fore the end of year.
Our August Leadership Council meeting was filled with information about upcoming pro-grams and events. Apparently the council members and their committee members have finished their summer vacations and travels and are busy working on getting the 2016-2017 activities underway! I was very pleased to see the Sunday coffee hour back in place and the Labor Day Picnic happening. I hope that we can continue these very important fellowship programs as we move through the various phases of construction.
Lori Blass-Adams and Gail Koerner are working on developing a computer based calendar of events for Peace. This will simplify the posting of dates for activities throughout the year, and will be available on the church website for all to see.
Streaming live has had some technical glitches that are being worked on. I am told that sev-eral homebound and snowbird members have been watching the Sunday services on a regu-lar basis and that the number of viewers is growing. As we move through construction and new audio/video equipment is installed, we hope that this remote experience improves for those that find it a convenient way to stay connected with Peace and with Christ.
On Sunday Sept.11, the ELCA church wide conducts their annual “God’s Work, Our Hands” event. Many churches participate in this program on a local level. Here at Peace, several of our members show their support by providing helping hands at the Gladiolus Food Pantry. Peace has long been known as a “Serving Church,” not only on this day but throughout the year with many servant days at various locations.
Several maintenance items are being taken care of over the next several weeks in prepara-tion of the return of the snowbirds and making things ready for the “High Season.” Some of the items that you will notice are: the cleaning of the carpets as well as the building and grounds; the repair of light fixtures in the sanctuary; the installation of a motorized chande-lier lift to facilitate hanging of the Advent wreath and other chancel displays; and the up-grading of our security system.
So as fall approaches, know that the family of Peace is eager to welcome back all of our traveling family members and pray that everyone will have safe travels and a wonderful winter experience at Peace and in southwest Florida.
Yours in Christ,
Jim Krueger
Leadership Council Chairman
Page 3 September 2016
Dear Friends in Christ,
I was blessed to attend the “Grace Gathering,” during the ELCA Churchwide Assembly, August
10-13, in New Orleans. I attended the event at the request of Bishop Schaefer as I chair the Synod’s Reformation 500 Committee. Pr. Ken Blyth, a member of the committee, who is the Pastor of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Hernan-do, FL, also attended the Gathering. My participation was covered by the Syn-
od’s budget.
The “Grace Gathering” was a venue for those planning the observance of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation. The 2017 commemoration will build on the past 50 years of Lutheran-Roman Catholic dialogues. There has been a realization that there is a great deal that our churches hold in common. It was a blessing to meet Bishop Emer-itus Donald McCoid, with whom I had served in Pittsburgh. He was one of the leaders with Roman Catholic scholars of a study “Declaration on the Way.” That study was overwhelmingly accepted by the Churchwide Assembly. The study is a gift to the Church and will need to be considered by everyone in the church. We will prayerfully consider how the Spirit is leading us into the future. There is a hope that it will lead to the sharing of Communion as we do with other Protestant Churches. My head is filled with wonderful ways that Peace and other churches can observe the anniversary of the Reformation.
It was fun to visit the infamous Bourbon Street in New Orleans to enjoy a wonderful jazz band. Wow—could the musicians play as they shared their love of music.
My love and appreciation for the breadth of the church was reinforced by participation in the Assembly and Grace Gathering. Peace Lutheran Church is a vital part of the community of faith for which I am most thankful. A very exciting year is before us with our ministry, mis-sion, building expansion, and the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
In Christ, Pastor Walter
Pr Walter sharing a photo op with Dr. Darrel Colson, President of Wartburg College, Luther and Melanchthon at the ELCA Assembly.
Page 4 September 2016
STRESS AND ANXIETY
Scripture reminds us that “the perfect love of Christ casts out fear.” We need to be faith-filled, not fear-filled. Unfortunately, most of us still worry and are filled with anxiety. Fear creates spiritual amnesia. It dulls our miracle memory. We forget what Jesus has done for us in the past. He has always been there for us, regardless of the problem.
What has brought stress into your life recently? Financial burdens? A beginning of memory loss? The doctor telling you that tests show some possible cancer? Retirement causing you to feel un-needed and useless? Relationship struggles that are hard to rectify? Why do we allow anxiety to flatten us and leave us filled with panic? What causes us to feel that our lives are out of control?
When problems arise, which cause us to feel paralyzed, that’s the exact time that we need to seek the power of God. We need to remind ourselves that God doesn’t send the struggles, we didn’t ask for them, we can’t control them ourselves, and we don’t deserve these problems. Perhaps the biggest struggle when problems come at us is not to see how to stop them, but to find our faith. Whatever is causing us stress right now, do we believe that God can take care of it? Jesus has promised to be with us always. We not only need to hear these words, but be-lieve them as well. Go to God FIRST; otherwise, stress takes us over. Our problems may seem too overwhelm-ing for us, but they are not too big for God.
I’d like to share some things that might help us turn our eyes from the struggles to the Savior. What lessons can we learn when we are filled with anxiety or panic attacks? -We often want a quick fix to our problems. We need to understand that even after the struggle has passed, it will weave disruption and mess things up. i.e. After surgery, we need rehab; after a tornado we need to repair the damage.
-Don’t obsess over your struggles. Focus on caring for others rather than dwelling on your own problems. Caring for others is an antidote for depression.
-Share your struggles with a friend or a person in your faith community. God promises to encourage you as you share, and your burden will be lightened.
-Pray believing in and thanking God for being with you. Don’t demand, beg or plead. Rather listen to what God is leading you to do so that you can grow. The important question is not to ask, “Why did this happen to me?” Instead, ask, “What for?” What’s the purpose that comes out of every adversity?
-Rehearse and reflect on your past life until you are filled with gratitude and hope for all of your blessings. God has been with you and will continue to be with you.
-Relinquish the illusion of control. Let go and let God. Pray for trust that God goes before you into every day.
Struggles WILL come! We need to be prepared to face them. An active prayer life, worshipping regularly and intentionally caring for others empower us to face what comes at us.
Adversity is never stronger than your Savior! It is never beyond the control of Christ. Starve your doubts! Feed your faith!
In Christ, Pastor Mick Roschke
Page 5 September 2016
It is July 30, 2016. It was a dark and stormy night. There was peace. There was war. There was a star. There was a rocket breaking into pieces. There was a reflection. A reflection on three days with a gaggle of Lutheran Church Musicians. 84 to be exact. Highest percentage was ELCA and the lowest was WELS. There was a building that said LSTC, resources of Christ Seminary-Seminex and facilities of McCormick Theological School. And underneath the green “quadrangle” was a parking garage. Each of these items touched a spot inside of my head or heart (sometimes both). Seminex came into being just blocks from the church I at-
tended growing up. It was a brouhaha from heck but I never understood it as a child or teenager. McCormick has produced a couple of friends along the way. One of which was a professor of History at the University of Cincinnati and a member of the teaching committee during my seminary days. Dr. Paul Irwin was the man from whom I learned to collect coins by watching where I walked. Today I am sure he would add, and not watching my iPhone. Parking garages. The summer I worked Busch Stadium Garage East telling people where to go as they wandered downtown to cheer on that baseball team with birds on the bat. (they were not putting the bat on a ball in those years) Continuing Education indeed. All old stuff brought up from the file drawers located in the pit of my brain. The newer stuff on floppy discs located in the same drawers. All of these items required much searching to find the drawer, let alone the item INSIDE I needed. What a way to run a business so to speak.
So, was there anything new in that mess of old stuff. Why, I am glad you asked that question. Of all the things taught, shared and swapped, there is one thing I retained more than water after a salty dinner. Everything is new musically.
Oh my stars and garters. What did he say? Or what data did Ric just enter??????? Well, you know, it just goes to show you, old dogs and organists can learn new tricks. The trick here, with thanks to Paul Westermeyer and others, is simply this... The music might be old. It might have been written 5 centuries ago. O come, O come, Emmanuel. It might have been written in the aughts. Rise, O Church like Christ arisen. It might be the Little Deuce Coupe re-worded with Run, Run reindeer to make it a Christmas song. Or it might just be the gathering Hymn on a given Sun-day. All are new.
On July 31, 2016, I took an informal survey from our congregation. The gathering hymn was How Great Thou Art. A perineal favorite and highly requested hymn. It is my guess that the 75 or so people will have sung it minimally 10 times in their lives (a rather LOW guess). That results in 750 renderings of the hymn (the answer was quite literally in the 1000’s!) However, here is the zinger as taught by Paul Westermeyer----it will be a NEW song. Is that truly possible? Yes, and without much thought required. It will be the ONLY rendition in time and space by those people in that place with that organ and that mix of voices in just that way. It will be “Newly Rendered”. If you were to rec-ord it, and play it again Sam, it would not be a new song because it has already been sung. It might be preserved but it will not be new.
Israel sang a new song to God in thanksgiving for God’s guidance and providence. We have a new song in our heart because of God’s grace and the precious life and death of Jesus and the gift of God’s presence in the Holy Spirit. Lutherans are called to die and be raised every day. Some Jewish traditions believe that the soul is carried to heaven every night and sent safely back to the body as it awakens every morning. That is pretty new as well.
All of my “old” experiences” were made to be new as I attended the ALCM conference.
May the singing and praying and Eucharist be new to you every day and may you exult in such a strange and marvelous gift. Sing like no one is watching, nor listening. God is listening only to you. Beyond that, who cares what the neighbor thinks?
In joint ministry through music, new every day. Ric
Hymns for the month: Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen ELW548 When Our Song Says Peace ELW709
Ric Jaeggi Director of Music, Organist and Choir
Director
Page 6 September 2016
SEPTEMBER SCAVENGER HUNT
September brings a fresh start, a new pencil and notebook so to speak, and unknown possibili-ties. We have enjoyed the summer and we anticipate the gathering of family and friends during winter. Autumn is a time for action. Are you ready for the transition, in this season of your life? Let’s make it our goal to complete this “scavenger hunt” before Thanksgiving.
FIND THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AROUND THE HOUSE
Where is your birth certificate? Marriage license? Divorce decree?
Can you locate your life and health insurance policies?
Have you discussed and recorded your wishes for your resurrection service?
What is your spouse’s mother’s maiden name? (You will need this information to obtain a death certificate.)
Where is your car title? Insurance policy? Registration?
Where is your deed? Mortgage? Homeowner’s insurance policy? Flood insurance policy? Do you own more than one home? (You need papers for each.)
Where is the record of your choice of Health Care Surrogate? Your Five Wishes? Do you have a DNR?
Where is your will?
Have you kept a record of your bank accounts?
Where is your original Social Security card?
In which institution is your safe deposit box located? Who has access? Where are the keys? What are the contents?
Do you have a Military Record of Service? Citizenship papers?
Where is your passport?
Do you have pension benefit statements?
Do you maintain a record of your passwords?
Can you locate stocks, bonds and savings bonds?
Do you have a list of your bank accounts and CDs?
Have you pre-planned and pre-paid your funeral?
Where is your Medicare card?
What is your legacy to your family? How would you like them to remember you? What do they need to know about your childhood, your courtship, your spiritual beliefs, your ambitions, and your principles? Have you recorded these precious thoughts and memories?
A prize is offered for anyone who completes the hunt. Chocolate may be involved. Simply report to me that you have your papers gathered and the prize will be yours. More importantly, this scavenger hunt is a gift to be shared with your family. Spend time reviewing your wishes, your worldly possessions and your history with someone you love and trust. See me for a more complete list of things you will
want to gather. Marilyn S Kranich, RN, Parish Nurse
Page 7 September 2016
“ON THE ROAD”
With
THE CARING CONNECTION/PARISH NURSE
While Peace is building its Fellowship Hall, we will take our Lunch and Learn programs off campus. Please pick the Parish Nurse Calendar of Events brochure, or check out the online calendar for all the upcoming events.
Faith United Methodist Church has opened their Jazzercise/Exercise class to Peace parishioners! Join “Mr. Deke’s” workout on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 9:00am beginning in September. This class can be done standing or sitting and is open to men and women. Faith United Methodist Church is located at 15690 McGregor Blvd, go to Building B. No need to register!
Please leave your empty prescription vials in the Parish Nurse’s office. They are used for providing toiletries to the homeless population in North Ft Myers. Thank you!
Join the September Lunch and Learn on Friday, September 23 at 11:30am. A designer from Robb and Stucky Interior Design Studio will offer suggestions on how to remodel your home as necessary to accommodate changes in ability and disability. The presentation will include new trends in Univer-sal Design. Denise Viera, Manager of Nurse On Call, will also be available to discuss the cost of in-home care. Light refreshments will be offered. Sign up on the yellow Welcome Sheets. Come to the Robb & Stuckys at 13170 S Cleveland Avenue, Ft Myers.
Flu Vaccinations will be available after service on Sunday, September 18. There is no out-of-pocket cost to Medicare recipients. Please be sure to see Marilyn to complete the release forms in advance.
Page 8 September 2016
Capital Campaign Update:
As we start the beginning of the building project, making
contributions toward your commitment will be very
helpful to our church family. $860,100 has been given to
date to the campaign. Thank you to everyone who is
supporting this endeavor with your thoughts and prayers! Gifts may be made by indicating “Capital Campaign”
on your check. For information on donating stocks, contact Jim Krueger at 239.454.1605
The ministry and mission of Peace Lutheran Church has been blessed by the generous spirit of the faithful of our church. Over the past several years, the gifts to the ministry/mission budget, the Capital Campaign and servant projects have been outstanding! As the Finance Committee keeps watch over the offerings and expenses, we want to inform the congregation that this year our offerings are not keeping up with the budget. Our giving has been under the budget by about $55,000 for the year. The 2016 budget was increased by $60,000. Offerings to date have been about $1000 over the previous year. We are thankful that controlling costs have allowed all of our bills and mortgage to be paid on time. Our benevolence is also being paid on schedule. As we look to next year with our expanded building and ministry, the Finance Committee knows that our expenses will increase. We invite additional gifts at this time of the year.
We look forward to our fall stewardship programs when we will be invited to offer a commitment for the up-coming year. We know that our congregation has always risen to address the challenges that are before us. We know that Christ is leading us boldly into the future with His love and grace!
Jeff Carter Financial Chair
Donate from your smartphone!
Peace offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from your smartphone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Response (QR) code reader!
Page 9 September 2016
With Sincere Thanks and Gratitude
Leah Fuller and Csaba Szilagyi were joined in marriage on August 13, 2016, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Vero Beach. The Rev. Sally Satran officiated. Leah, our former missionary to Haiti, was radiant and joyful. The bride and the groom partnered with Pastor Satran in writing the prayers and the vows, and in serving communion. It was a beautiful and meaningful ceremony.
Congratulations!
Many, many thanks to Mary Klaus and her expertise for repairing the deacon's stole. We are so blessed at Peace to
have such wonderful folks like Mary who volunteer to help us in so many ways.
Blessings, Deacon Karen
Page 10 September 2016
Rediscover Macedonia
A spirit of gratitude and generosity
The Clothes Closet - Sharing God’s love in
the shape of clothing
The Clothes Closet provides clothing, shoes and accesso-ries to men, women, teens, children and infants in need in Lee County. In partnership with 70 social service agencies and churches in Lee County and through their referrals only, their clients may come and shop for up to seven out-fits, plus underwear, socks, shoes, accessories, etc.
As inventory is supplied by donations only, yours are al-ways welcome. Donations of new, nearly new, or gently worn clothing, underwear, bras, socks, nightwear, swim-wear, shoes, purses, hats, belts, ties, toiletries and stuffed animals are welcome. Donations may be dropped off at the church office. We ask that all items be brought in clean and ready to wear please.
Please note: Praise that a Peace Liaison Chairperson has been found, but we are still seeking a Co-Chair who is available throughout the year. Please call Jenny Gerritsen at 239.370.4610 to discuss.
It’s finally happening! The preliminary steps are starting on our property! Folks from Compass Construction arrived with Porta-Johns and the work trailer.
Funds generated go towards transportation costs to send ALL Caloosa Conference Youth to the 2018 National Youth Gathering along with other conference mission trips and projects over the next year. For additional information, please contact Tracy Moffatt at 239-597-8383 or [email protected]
Page 11 September 2016
Julie Cramer 9/01 Paul Anderson 9/19 Bruce Carstensen 9/02 Rod Dietrich 9/19 Don Bartus 9/03 Bev Zikela 9/19 Joyce Dobberpuhl 9/03 Dick Unger 9/20 Bruce Jaeger 9/05 Arlene Meekhof 9/21 Bruce Pearson 9/05 Sally Baker 9/22 Nancy Hesch 9/06 Melissa Carlson 9/22 Norm Larsen 9/07 Bev Gerds 9/22 Marian Carraway 9/08 Georgia Herberg 9/22 Norm Thinschmidt 9/08 Carol Landes 9/22 Hank Dunster 9/09 William Loomis 9/22 Peggy Koppen 9/09 Lois Bakke 9/24 Chuck Meconitas 9/09 Kathleen Berda 9/24 Richard Prochazka 9/09 Russell Certo 9/24 Joyce Braitenback 9/10 Mel Krienke 9/24 Beulah Schloemer 9/10 Margret Deason 9/25 Robert Cope 9/11 Marlene Deason 9/25 Frank Warner 9/11 Michael Kollar 9/26 Elva Meconitas 9/12 Shirley McClelland 9/27 Mike Weiberg 9/12 Cayle Thompson 9/27 Jessica Khan 9/14 Alvin Brannick 9/28 Marilyn Peterson 9/14 Betty Jean Pyle 9/28 Ken Vermillion 9/14 Betty Lou Pyle 9/28 Bud Bertucci 9/15 Rev. Loren Van Oort 9/28 Adrian Redmond 9/16 Sherry Christman 9/29 Keith Hardt 9/18 Penny Farran 9/29 Larry Peterson 9/30
Our birthday list comes from information our members have
provided to the church office. Please contact the church office to update,
add or change your information!
Page 12 September 2016
Report about the Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans!
Beloved sisters and brothers in Christ,
“Freed and Renewed in Christ,” was the theme of the triennial Churchwide Assembly of the ELCA in New Orleans from August 8-13. While there were about 950 voting members in attendance, with 16 from the Florida-Bahamas Synod (along with another 15 of our people who attended the Grace Gathering which ran concurrently), I wish you could have all been there to see what an amazing church is ours.
A churchwide assembly centers daily on a midday gathering around the Liturgy of Holy Communion. With about 1500 gathered each day, these services of word and sacrament were centered in great preaching and magnificent and diverse music and liturgy. This was the source and summit of all our other activity which included legislative action, reports from Churchwide officers and units, updates on ministries, workshops, Bible study, fellowship and more.
Our presiding bishop, Elizabeth Eaton, said in her report, "I hope you all go home and tell your congregations that this church is not dying, it is changing.” That is the message that I bring back to the Florida-Bahamas Synod. God’s work is being done with our hands throughout this church. God is doing some amazing new things among us as witnessed to by the following actions of the assembly:
• Overwhelmingly affirmed the “Declaration on the Way,” a document noting 32 principles of agreement between Roman Catholics and Lutherans as the result of 50 years of ecumenical dialog. The document is com-mended as a study resource for the observance of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation as Catholics and Lu-therans continue to strive to heal the breach of the 16th century and move toward sharing the Lord’s Supper and ministry.
• Adopted AMMPARO (Accompanying Migrant Minors with Protection, Advocacy, Representation and Opportunities), a holistic, churchwide strategy addressing the complex issue of minors fleeing violence in Guate-mala, Honduras and El Salvador.
• Elected our own William B. “Bill” Horne II of Clearwater to a six-year term as vice president of the ELCA.
• Adopted strategies toward greater diversity within the ELCA (whose minority members represent only 6 percent of its membership) through intentional outreach and raising awareness of both overt and subtle racism in the U.S.
• Adopted annual budgets for the next three years of approximately $64 million annually for ELCA minis-tries and $25 million for World Hunger.
• Affirmed efforts to support veterans and their families, military chaplains and all affected by war.
• Adopted strategies for positive investment aimed at supporting peace in Israel and Palestine and reduced energy usage and reliance on fossil fuels.
I return from New Orleans thankful to be a part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and thankful to be partners in the gospel with each of you! Peace be yours, Bishop Robert G. Schaefer
Page 13 September 2016
LEE COUNTY DEPARTMENT
OF HUMAN SERVICES
Lee County has two programs available related to housing in our area that may be of
benefit to you or someone you know.
First, a down payment assistance program is available to lower income families to help purchase a new or
existing home. The maximum purchase price is now $148,000, and $10,000 is the maximum down pay-
ment assistance available.
Also, there is an additional program available to help a current home owner with emergency repairs, such
as roof repairs, electrical, plumbing, etc.
To receive information on these assistance programs, call the Lee County Department of Human Services
at 239-533-7900, or visit their website at www.leegov.com/dhs/housing.
Please sign up on the yellow Welcome Sheets
if you plan to attend and/or if you can help serve or
bring a side dish or dessert. Peace will provide hot dogs,
buns and drinks.
We ARE having our annual
Labor Day Picnic!
Home not feeling well? Heading north for the summer? On vacation? We have the solution for you!
Through gracious gifts from members of our church, we are now broadcasting our service via livestream.com. This is an exciting time in the ministry of Peace! If you should have trouble accessing the service on the Livestream website during the service time, no worries because after our services airs, a re-cording will remain on-line for 30 days. You will have the opportunity to view it later during the day or any-time during the 30 days from your computer or even your smartphone. You will enjoy the simple and easy interface this website offers. Livestream does require you to sign-up, but rest assured there is no cost, view-ing is free and you will not be solicited. Here is how to connect:
1. Go to Livestream.com
2. Click on “Watch Events”.
3. Type “Peace Ft Myers” in the search box.
Click on our “Presence Window” picture. Livestream will ask for your email address. They will send you full instructions to log in.
Page 14 September 2016
Interested in what is going on around the Florida-Bahama Synod?
Looking for the state calendar? Then we have the perfect online tool for you! Sign up now for E-Spirit ~ the weekly
newsletter published by the Florida-
Bahamas Synod. Here is how to sign up
to get it delivered directly to your inbox:
* Go to www.fbsynod.com
* Then resources: E-Spirit online
* And sign-up is on the right side of the
webpage. Just enter your email and
you will start receiving it this week!
Should you have any questions, please
call the Church Office at 239.437.2599.
Dear Friends in Christ,
Please hold in prayer, these people for w h o m p r a y e r s h a v e b e e n requested.
Nicolle Andrew George Avery Shirley Blankenship on the death of her son, Michael
Peg Brannick Bill Bravener
Cindy Burmeister and family on the death of her mother
Connie
Cole
Peggy Cramer Dillon
John Austin Guilfoil
Al & Ann Harsch
Lynne Kiick
Betsy Koerner
Deborah and Carl Lafky
Mackenzie Suzanne & John McMickle Thomas Maier Dave and Pat Miller Frank Moll
Audrey Murphy
Mark and Sue Nickum Betty Lou Pyle Pr. Mick & Judy Roschke and their neighborhood in Milwakee Samuel Pr. Walter & Betsy Schurman
Bob Sherman
Peggy Spillman Bev T.
Tabatha Unspoken request Pr. Zeke & Bev Zikeli
Pray for the upcoming elections. NAMES submitted to the prayer list will remain for a month
and then will be removed unless otherwise indicated.
Page 15 September 2016
WJW Financial Consulting Corp. Bill Wilcop
Cell: 239-826-3660
Tax Prep and Planning ~ EA
CD Type Annuities 3, 5, 7 year maturities
Tax Deferred
As a service to our church community, members of our church may place a business
card size ad for their business in Dove Tales. The Church does not endorse any business
covered by such ads nor will we guarantee the services of such business advertised. Ads
will be permitted that share our religious values. The Pastor will make the final determi-
nation as to the eligibility of an ad. A donation ($20) is expected for the ad. Ad copy
must be provided to the church secretary by the 15th of the month for inclusion in Dove
Tales.
OUR MISSION: To equip disciples of Jesus Christ for ministry and mission. When you participate in any of the following
activities, you are fulfilling one of the Marks of Discipleship. PRAY DAILY “Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart.” -Luke 18:1
WORSHIP WEEKLY “So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all the work that he had done in creation.” -Genesis 2:3
READ YOUR BIBLE DAILY “One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” -Matthew 4:4
SERVE IN & BEYOND CONGREGATION “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, to bring good news to the poor.” -Luke 4:18
NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS “Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness
and reverence.” -1Peter 3:15b-16 GIVING A TITHE & BEYOND “Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you
give will be the measure you get back.” -Luke 6:38
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Stay in the know: www.peaceftmyers.com
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15840 McGregor Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
Come Share God’s Love!
Upcoming Events
8/30 Election Primaries
9/01 Choir Practice
9/04 Labor Day Picnic
9/05 Labor Day, Church is closed
9/13 Spanish classes resume
9/19 Leadership Council
9/23 Lunch and Learn, Aging in Place
9/28 Tri–Church Luncheon
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
15840 McGregor Blvd Ft. Myers, FL 33908 Phone: 239.437.2599
Fax: 239.437.3647
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.peaceftmyers.com
CHURCH STAFF
Pastor: Walter C. Still— ext 204
Seasonal Pastor: Mick Roschke—ext 201
Deacon: Karen Coleman
Director of Music, Organist and Choir Director:
Ric Jaeggi—ext 208
Parish Nurse: Marilyn Kranich—ext 213
Parish Administrator: Gail Koerner—ext 200
Volunteer Coordinator: Peggy Koppen—ext 212
Publications/Admin. Assistant - Mary Osen —ext 203
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