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N E W S O F P E A C E Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL 2014 Reflections from the Julie: Pastor asked us a question in the newsletter last month, “What Biblical story (stories) provide you with comfort or courage when you are struggling with a problem at home or work?” This was a fairly easy question for me to answer, it came to my mind immediately! I have my favorite stories, and they are all found right there in the same book, same chapter. Luke 15, holds three parables, and it’s these stories, especially the Prodigal Son, that I have been able to relate to almost all of my life. When I was in my teens and early twenties I was quite similar to the younger son. I left home quite young, off to live my life without those restrictive rules my parents expected me to keep. As a child of the 60s and 70s, growing up in Southern Calif. I knew I could live a cooler, more hip lifestyle. Although I didn’t have a cash inheritance, I did squander all the other gifts my parents gave me: the ability to speak well, an education, even the means to go to college. I’d been raised in the church, in a good middle class, loving parent home. I hated it. To make matters worse, I had an older brother who was PERFECT! I always stayed in touch with my Parents, at least most of the time. I was sure they didn’t really want me around anyway. I was also very sure God had already discarded any hope of my redemption. There comes a time in everyones life when they are faced with something so difficult, or a series of things so heavy, that there is no one else to go to and you are completely lost and alone. I always remembered the stories of the Lost Coin and Lost Sheep, but most of all the Prodigal Son. I saw myself in the second son so clearly, lost, dirty and broke and so in need of Gods love. As many times as I had failed my family and parents, why would they or God want me back. My parents were very strong and faithful Christians, they knew this story too. They welcomed me home, welcomed me back to the life I remembered. The church in its teaching of Jesus taught my parents how to forgive and how to welcome the lost. As life went on, I learned maybe that Elder brother wasn’t as perfect as it seemed on the outside. What was it I saw in the Elder brother? I see it in so many people who fit that role. There is a sureness, almost smugness, “I’ve done it right! What is the big deal that you’ve come home? Why can’t you be more like me?”. “Because God made me like me, Not like you”. If doing the right thing means being judgmental and haughty, I don’t want to be like you! The father knew if he chastised his son, put him down, he wouldn’t be back. Not just the first week, he wouldn’t be back at all. Who wants to go back to a place of judgement or criticism? Not me and not most people. This parable gives us all the gifts spelled out. The younger son having seen the world with all its glory and tragedy will never be the same. He comes back now with a changed attitude, a compassion and understanding of others and himself, and a willingness to be a part of the family. The Elder son sees and learns there is more to being right, and doing the right things. He has the chance now to show others solidarity and companionship. The father always knew. He knew that the greatest things we need to give, teach and show others, is love. Welcoming love. Below are the contributions for the month of June. (thru June 15 th ) $5,261.86 is needed weekly to meet our budget Date Weekly Offering Received Year Needed Year Difference Year To Date To Date To Date 5/31 & 6/1 $4,867.50 $116,710.83 $115,760.92 $ 949.91 7 & 8 $6,680.50 $123,391.33 $121,022.78 $ 2,368.55 14 & 15 $4,740.50 $128,131.83 $126,284.64 $ 1,847.19

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N E W S O F P E A C E

Peace Lutheran Church, Steeleville, IL

2014

Reflections from the Julie:

Pastor asked us a question in the newsletter last month, “What Biblical story (stories) provide you with comfort

or courage when you are struggling with a problem at home or work?”

This was a fairly easy question for me to answer, it came to my mind immediately! I have my favorite

stories, and they are all found right there in the same book, same chapter. Luke 15, holds three parables, and

it’s these stories, especially the Prodigal Son, that I have been able to relate to almost all of my life.

When I was in my teens and early twenties I was quite similar to the younger son. I left home quite

young, off to live my life without those restrictive rules my parents expected me to keep. As a child of the 60s

and 70s, growing up in Southern Calif. I knew I could live a cooler, more hip lifestyle. Although I didn’t have a

cash inheritance, I did squander all the other gifts my parents gave me: the ability to speak well, an education,

even the means to go to college. I’d been raised in the church, in a good middle class, loving parent home. I

hated it. To make matters worse, I had an older brother who was PERFECT!

I always stayed in touch with my Parents, at least most of the time. I was sure they didn’t really want

me around anyway. I was also very sure God had already discarded any hope of my redemption. There comes a

time in everyones life when they are faced with something so difficult, or a series of things so heavy, that there

is no one else to go to and you are completely lost and alone. I always remembered the stories of the Lost Coin

and Lost Sheep, but most of all the Prodigal Son. I saw myself in the second son so clearly, lost, dirty and broke

and so in need of Gods love. As many times as I had failed my family and parents, why would they or God want

me back. My parents were very strong and faithful Christians, they knew this story too. They welcomed me

home, welcomed me back to the life I remembered. The church in its teaching of Jesus taught my parents how

to forgive and how to welcome the lost.

As life went on, I learned maybe that Elder brother wasn’t as perfect as it seemed on the outside. What

was it I saw in the Elder brother? I see it in so many people who fit that role. There is a sureness, almost

smugness, “I’ve done it right! What is the big deal that you’ve come home?

Why can’t you be more like me?”.

“Because God made me like me, Not like you”. If doing the right thing means being judgmental and haughty, I

don’t want to be like you!

The father knew if he chastised his son, put him down, he wouldn’t be back. Not just the first week, he

wouldn’t be back at all. Who wants to go back to a place of judgement or criticism? Not me and not most

people.

This parable gives us all the gifts spelled out. The younger son having seen the world with all its glory

and tragedy will never be the same. He comes back now with a changed attitude, a compassion and

understanding of others and himself, and a willingness to be a part of the family. The Elder son sees and learns

there is more to being right, and doing the right things. He has the chance now to show others solidarity and

companionship. The father always knew. He knew that the greatest things we need to give, teach and show

others, is love. Welcoming love.

Below are the contributions for the month of June.

(thru June 15th ) $5,261.86 is needed weekly to meet our budget

Date Weekly Offering Received Year Needed Year Difference Year

To Date To Date To Date 5/31 & 6/1 $4,867.50 $116,710.83 $115,760.92 $ 949.91 7 & 8 $6,680.50 $123,391.33 $121,022.78 $ 2,368.55 14 & 15 $4,740.50 $128,131.83 $126,284.64 $ 1,847.19

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During the summer we are focusing on the series of Old Testament lessons from Genesis. These lessons taken from Genesis 12 through 50 tell the great stories of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs of Israel. We will hear stories about Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob and his brother Esau, and his wives Leah and Rachel and their father Laban, and finally, the wonderful

story of Joseph, his colorful coat and his jealous brothers. Of course, it should be obvious that within a period of 8 to 10 weekends we are not going to cover everything and there will be a lot left out. So my first suggestion is that as we move through the summer you read through not only the lesson that are appointed but everything between the previous week’s lesson as well. So, for example, last weekend the lesson was Genesis 18. This next weekend will be from Genesis 21. I would suggest that you take a little time to read chapters 18 through to the end of the lesson (verse 15) in chapter 21.

It is also very important to become familiar with this verse:

Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. Genesis 12:1-2

This verse lay at the foundation of all of the stories we will hear and, quite honestly, all of the stories of God’s involvement in human history all the way to the present. God’s promise to Abraham has three parts: 1. I will make of you a great nation – God is promising to create community; 2. I will bless you – I will shower my unconditional grace (“steadfast love”) and love and mercy; 3. So that you will be a blessing – You are called, you have a responsibility. It is easy to forget about number #3, but when we do we cheapen the gifts of God’s blessing. How does this play out over the course of these incredible stories. Please join us for worship in order to find out!

Summer Worship:

Throughout the summer we will continue the schedule of the weekly celebration of Holy Communion at Sunday 9:00 AM worship; and on Saturday, Holy Communion on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays using the Service of the Word on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays. We are also looking forward to singing some of our favorite hymns this summer at worship. July 5/6 – The Genesis story is from chapter 24 – Isaac meets and married Rebekah. The gospel is taken from Matthew 11:16-19,25-30. July 12/13 – Genesis 25:19-34 – Jacob cheats his brother Esau out of his birthright. This is also Parish Rotation weekend and we will welcome Pastor Carla Rush as our preacher and presider for the weekend. The Gospel is Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. July 19/20 – Genesis 28:10-19a – Jacob is running and has a dream in which he sees the messengers of God-Yahweh ascending and descending upon a ladder that reaches into the heavens. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. The Peace Praise Band will lead worship this weekend. July 26/27 – Genesis 29:15-28 – Jacob wants to marry Rachel. His cousin Laban tricks him into

marrying Rachel’s older sister Leah instead forcing Jacob to work for another seven years in order to be able to also marry Rachel. Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52. August 2/3 – Genesis 32:22-31 – The day of reckoning has finally arrived for Jacob. His cheated brother Esau corners him and confronts him. Jacob is terrified and has a dream during which he wrestles with the messenger of God. This is one of the most dramatic stories in the bible. What will happen? Matthew14:13-21. August 9/10 – Genesis 37 – Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son, and he receives a beautiful colored coat as a gift from his father. The 11 brothers are very jealous, which only gets worse when Joseph starts dreaming. Matthew 14:22-33. August 16/17 – Genesis 41 – Joseph is taken in by an official Egyptian named Potiphar, but ends up in prison where he passes the time interpreting dreams. When Pharoah has some disturbing dreams Joseph is sent for and is able to interpret, warning Pharoah of a coming famine. Joseph is then promoted to a very high position of authority. Matthew 15:10-28.

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August 23/24 – Genesis 42 – Back in Canaan, Joseph’s brothers and family did not get the warning so the famine hit them hard. Hearing that there is food in Egypt the brothers set off to travel to Egypt to plead for help. They come before their brother Joseph, who they do not recognize (but Joseph recognizes them!). Joseph decides to test his brothers. Matthew 16:13-20. This is rotation weekend. Pastor Laura Kamprath will preach and preside and the Peace Praise Band will lead worship this weekend.

August 30/31 – Genesis 44 – Joseph messes with his brothers and frames Benjamin. Will the brothers abandon Benjamin to his fate in order to save their own necks? Matthew 16:21-28. This weekend we will use the liturgy for Healing and Communion.

September 6/7 – Genesis 45:1-15 – Finally the story comes to a close. Matthew 18:15-20.

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From Melinda, Peace’s Parish Nurse:

Note: At the semi-annual congregational meeting, held on June 22, the congregation voted to establish the volunteer position of Parish Nurse, and to appoint Melinda Raby to this position. We are excited that Melinda will begin to work on the ministry staff of Peace as our Parish Nurse.

I am excited to begin a Parish Nurse Program. I would like to share some of my nursing background. I attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 1998. I started my career at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro. I transferred to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in 2009 and am currently working on the Progressive Care Unit. Our focus is on care of critically ill patients including post lung and open heart surgery, various neurological patients, patients with severe infections, and dialysis and cancer patients. In my 15 years of nursing I have also had roles as shift supervisor and in staff and patient education. I have been certified as a Critical Care Nurse for 4 years.

Completing the Parish Nursing Course has been one of the most uplifting experiences of my career. One of my passions is having discussions regarding end of life personal preferences. I would like to provide education, answer questions, and assist members in set up of Advance Directives. Another goal of mine would be to serve as a patient/family advocate. I would like to establish relationships in which I can assist with education and understanding of health care issues in order to assist patient and families with obtaining the health care they desire.

I look forward to developing the Parish Nurse role with you. Please feel free to contact me through the church office, Pastor, Julie or by calling or texting my cell phone at 618-559-1749. Melinda Raby, RN BSN, CCRN, FCN Parish Nurse ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ATTENDING COLLEGE THIS FALL?? Peace Lutheran wants to continue to care for and minister

to you by sending you important information about our life together at Peace. We need your

campus address and the name of your school in the church office by August 15th. If you do

not know your school address at this time, please fill out the rest of the information below

and let Deb know as soon as you have the address. In any case we need to know where you will be

attending. Even if you are commuting, let us know where you are attending school. God’s blessings on your

studies.

College/University______________________________________________________________________

Your Name ____________________________________________________________________________

Campus Address (if known) ______________________________________________________________

Email Address __________________________________________________________________________

Circle one: I will be a Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student

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MORNING BIBLE STUDY: The morning

Bible Study will start up again on

Wednesday, July 9. We will be studying

the prophets – specifically the “minor

Prophets.” The “Major Prophets” are men like

Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. These are the

prophets whose writings take up many pages and

chapters. The “Minor Prophets” are those whose

writings are much, much shorter – often only a

page or two and only 1 or two chapters. These

include Amos, Hosea, Habakkuk, Micah,

Zechariah, Malachi and others. Using materials

created by well-known Old Testament scholars

Walter Bruggemann and Patricia Lull we will enter

the world of the Hebrew prophets. We meet on

Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 –

following 9:00 Morning Prayer. All are welcome!

EVENING BIBLE STUDIES:

Pastor Laura will begin a new Tuesday

Evening Bible Study, “Signs of the Kingdom:

Studies in Matthew," in the fall. We will meet on

Tuesdays, September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7,

and 14. We meet at St. John’s, Post Oak each

Tuesday evening, 7:00 – 8:15 pm. This course

includes 7 sessions which will correspond to the

Gospel readings from Matthew on the following

Sundays. Through the readings in this unit, we

glimpse Jesus' formidable intelligence and political

skill as he nimbly engages his adversaries. We

see Jesus as a leader who takes care to equip

people for the mission that one day will be theirs:

making disciples throughout the world. Learner

books will cost $8 each and will be ordered in

August. Please sign up or contact Pastor Laura,

703-505-8710, to reserve your copy.

Pastor Carla will begin a new Tuesday

Evening Bible Study, “The Greatest Story:

Bible Introduction,” in the fall. We will meet

on Tuesdays beginning September 2 at

Peace, Chester from 7:00-8:15pm. This 16-

session overview of Genesis through

Revelation introduces the key people,

places, and events of scripture in an easy-to-

understand story. Participants are invited to

explore where they fit in the greatest story

and how the greatest story fits in their lives.

Participant books cost $14 each and will be

ordered in August. Please sign up or contact

Pastor Carla, 937-657-6996, to reserve your

copy.

Morning Prayer continues every Wednesday

morning at 9:00 AM in the chapel. Adult Forum is on break until the fall. But Pastor

would like to know what kinds of things you might be interested in studying. If you have ideas or suggestions you

can call or write Pastor at [email protected]

COMMUNION BREAD We want to thank Angie Knop for providing communion bread that has been used several times. We will continue to use real

communion bread on occasion throughout the summer. The feedback we have received has been all positive and we will be creating a schedule for the use of communion bread. If you would be interested in backing a batch from time to time please tell Pastor or call the office.

The Peace Praise Band Calling all musicians – singers and instrumentalists. If you play an instrument or would like to sing as a

part of the praise band team please call the office and we will pass your information to Becky. The Band plays about once a month through the year. All instruments are welcome – guitars, bass, flute, sax, trumpet, violin, fiddle! We’d love to have you play.

Fun Night with Friends will

take place on the Sunday evenings

of July 20th at 6:30 pm in the

fellowship hall. If you enjoy

pinochle, chicken-foot dominoes, or other fun

games, come and join us. Take this opportunity to

invite a friend or neighbor. Everyone is welcome.

SUMMER SUNDAY EVENTS: Following worship on

July 20 and August 10, we would like to invite the

congregation – all of the congregation including

especially the children to join us for fellowship

and some interactive, cross generational events.

This will include games, refreshments, story-

telling, arts and crafts and lots more. Plan not to

join us.

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Volunteer Appreciation

Pancake Breakfast will be

sometime in August after a

morning church service. All

volunteers are welcome to come. If you know

someone who does not attend here at Peace, but

helps with VBS, WAS, or any other way please

invite them. Watch the bulletin for the exact date.

WELCA - There will not be a business meeting in July. The next regular business meeting will be August 19th at 1:30 PM at which time we will elect officers. Hostesses

for that meeting will be Lela Mae Shemonic and Alice Sternberg. (If you are unable to serve, please call Alice at 826-5811 so that a substitute can be called). Our service project for August is collecting school supplies for local children in need of them. The next event for the Women of the ELCA will be the Fall Fellowship day at the DeSoto Park in October. Watch for further details.

The Women will be tying quilts in the parsonage from 1:00 – 3:00 pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday each

month. Everyone who can help is greatly appreciated. Call Lela Shemonic at 965-3407for information.

Funeral Planning Guide Just a reminder that we have a Funeral guideline and funeral planning packet in the carenotes in the Narthex if you would like one to fill out. The checklist goes

over the choice of venue (church or funeral home), the choice of lessons, the choice of memories to be shared, hymns to be sung, communion or no communion and so on. This checklist gives you the opportunity to make some of these choices yourself and can be a gift to your family as well. If you would like one to fill out or just look at please contact the office, we can send you one, you can discuss it with the Pastor and it will be kept in a file in the office.

PEACE SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING was held on Sunday, June 22nd. The following were elected to our congregational council: Deb Picker

(President), Chris Froemling, (Vice-President), Carrie Dierks (Secretary), Lesa Bockhorn, Doug Ernsting, Nancy Rieckenberg, Kim Wesbecher, Judy Wilson, Committee and other reports were received.

NEW CHURCH COUNCIL began to serve July 1st. Please keep our Council in your prayers during this

coming year. The following were appointed to the various committees: Christian Ed: Tanya Newby, Stephanie Knop Property & Insurance: Myron Dudenbostel, Doug Ernsting, Judy Wilson Worship & Music: Carrie Dierks, Lesa Bockhorn Youth: Chris Froemling, Jennifer Wilson Evangelism and Congregation Care: Susan Burris Finance/Stewardship: Joan Dotson, Kim Wesbecher Social Ministry: Nancy Rieckenberg Memorial: Jo Ann Mevert Thanks to those who have just finished their term: Betty Ballard, Mike Bierman, Chris Froemling, Patti Singer, and Ray Wedemeyer

We would like to thank Melinda Raby and Michelle Gremmels for all the hard work they put into the VBS program. They do an excellent job. The people

who work on the beautiful decorations in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. All the teachers do a wonderful job decorating their classrooms and getting the lessons across to the kids. The kitchen workers put in lots of work getting the snack ready and putting on all the decals. The craft workers have lots of patience to help the kids make all the wonderful crafts. The helpers really help keep the kids in line and make it an enjoyable time for the kids. There are so many more people to thank – people who help with the registering, publicity, moving crew, sound people, custodians, people who make the snacks. It is amazing how many people it takes to have a well ran VBS. Everyone does an excellent job. Thanks to you all!

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The Food Pantry continues to be able to help the community with extra food when times are tough. I would still like to have a few more volunteers. Please invite anyone

that needs the Pantry or would like to help, contact me. It has been shown that serving others helps us in many ways, and this is an easy energy boost and stress reliever

Wednesday All Stars

Wednesday All Stars has

finished for the year. We ended

up having the largest group

we’ve ever had with an average of 24 kids each

week, they also ended up being the easiest group

we’ve had!

The first week of May we practiced for the

musical which was held on May 10th to a packed

house. I was not able to attend, but I heard they

did a fantastic job.

On Saturday May 31, we spent the day in St.

Louis at the City Museum, eating, crawling

through caves, going down a 5 story slide, playing

in ball pits and looking for a phone. The trip was

a wonderful success.

We will start back up September 10th. I hope all

the kids from this year will join us again, and

bring friends! If you know of any 4th, 5th or 6th

graders, please encourage them to register for

next year. Please call the church office or Julie for

information.

YOUTH NEWS July 6th – Rock Climbing. They will be leaving from the church right after worship. July 12th – They will be helping with the Fundraiser for Kaitlin Schoenbeck. Looking ahead: This fall there will be

separate Sunday school classes for Jr. High and Sr. High. We are looking forward to seeing you all in Sunday school this fall.

IF YOU WANT TO KEEP UP-TO-DATE WITH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE YOUTH GROUP, PLEASE ASK TO JOIN THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE. It is Peace Lutheran Youth Group - Steeleville, IL

Even though it is only the beginning of June it is time to start thinking about Confirmation. Our Parish Confirmation program will begin officially with our annual Confirmation kick-off event for all parents and students that will be

held on Saturday, August 23 from 9 until 1:00. This important event will provide families the information they need as we begin confirmation. This year we will continue to integrate Faith 5 more actively into our confirmation program and we will need parents and others to continue to lead small groups. Please let Pastor know if you could help out during the year. Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00. We will again be using the Faith Inkubators curiculuum. Please return your registration form no later than the end of July, or go to the confirmation page at wartburgparish.com and fill out the registration.

Ahoy! We found the buried treasure! Vacation Bible School was held from June 16 – June 20, 2014. The

theme was SonTreasure Island. At SonTreasure Island we discovered a love that was more precious than gold, more lasting than diamonds, it was the greatest treasure of all –God’s love! Once Again, we had a wonderful turnout of children from our church and community and had a great week. We just want to say thank you again to everyone who helped make SonTreasure Island a HUGE success! We could not have done it without the help and support of the entire congregation. The children collected a total of 407 cans for our food pantry. We also had a grand total of 213 people involved with VBS in one way or another – from students, to painters, to janitors, to teachers – anyone that played a part. Without everyone’s help and prayers we couldn’t have made it possible. Thanks so much to all of you! The entire week was a wonderful testament of how God does good works through His people! We are looking forward to next year! Melinda Raby and Michelle Gremmels, Directors

ALTAR FLOWERS: We still have a few openings for the summer. Write on the chart the wording for the bulletin and

place $25 in the offering. It’s that simple.

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ALTAR GUILD NEWS

After 30 Years serving on the Altar

Guild (27 years as the chair), Janet Gielow has

decided to retire from being the chair and

coordinator. We want to express to her our

deep gratitude and thanks for her many years

of service. She has served faithfully and done a

great job. Thanks so much. We are happy to

announce that Lesa Bockhorn has agreed to

take over as the chair and coordinator of the

Altar Guild. Look for more information in the

bulletin and in the fall newsletter!

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Kaitlin Kay Schoenbeck Benefit

(Daughter of Brian & Jamie Schoenbeck

And Granddaughter of

Michael & Kay Hathaway)

July 12, 2014

Sparta Lion’s Club

Meal starts at 3pm - ?

There will a Live & Silent Auction, 50/50

drawing, Quilt Raffle & Gun Raffle, T-shirts for

sale, Washer Tournament, and D.J.

For more information, contact Myra Siemers at

317-4951. *****************************************

ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC Everyone welcome at St. Peter’s Annual Picnic on Saturday, August 16, 2014. Serving begins

at 4:00PM. Menu: Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork, Potato Salad, Slaw, Hamburgers, Fish Sandwiches, Desserts, Ice Cream, Soda, Coffee and more. Also Ladies Stand with Baked Goods and Handmade items, Kid’s Games. Come enjoy an evening of fellowship, meeting old and new friends.

Pedal 4 A Purpose update. They reached up to $19,800. That will help in providing outreach on college campuses. Thanks to all who made

the lunch at Peace such a success.

It is important that wherever they are stationed, at home or overseas, they know that

their service to our country is appreciated and they are not forgotten. Pray for their safety and God’s blessing on their service and pray for their families. Remember these members, friends and neighbors of our congregation and community who are on active duty:

Sgt. Robert Balmer, Jr., USAF

Lt. Col. Kurt Bergo, USAF

Christopher Burris - US Navy

Kyle Hill, US Navy

Chad Howard, USMC

Tony Kimbrough, USAF

Jared McCormick, US Army

(Son of Pastor Jim McCormick, former

intern at Peace Lutheran)

Ethan Pierce, USMC

Sgt. Jeffrey H. Roberts, USMC

The above list is the men and women we know that are still in the military. If there is someone that should be added to the list, please let us know and we will put them on the list. Thank you very much for your help of updating our list.

BAPTISM: Sophie Marie

Rieckenberg, daughter of Eric &

Deanne was baptized on June 7, 2014.

Here sponsors were Jeanie Rieckenberg and Dana

Pfeiffer.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS

Jason McNalley, 528 Shamrock Dr.,

Waterloo, IL 62298

TRANSFER: Steve & Julie

Bockhorn

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JULY

1 - Betty Ballard Tacia Castens Jack Markely 2 - Kacey Wolters 3 - Robert Patterson 4 - Harold Harmsen Blake McNalley Tina Rednour 5 - Clifford Knop 7 - Craig Kranz 9 - Ruby Ernsting Dorothy Fiera 10 - Kinley Macbeth Sandy Reeves 11 - Angela Knop Shane Stevenson Kira Vickers 13 - Beth Birchler Richard Dintelman Joan Dotson (George) Parker Fiene Zachary Grimes 14 - Michelle Gremmels 15 - John Caupert 16 - Gary Dudenbostel 17 - Greg Dudenbostel Kaitlin Edwards Kari Rheinecker 18 - Lucas Martin Jeremy Mueller Olivia Raby 19 - Cale Newby 20 - Bob Gielow Jayden Hood Martha Wydeck 21 - Adelaide Rubach Marsha Thomas 22 - Cheryl Ebers Sheila Grafton (Catherine) Jinell Hyde James Ohlau Patty Stork

23 - Eli Wittenborn 24 - Tara Cleland Micaela Coleman Scott Knop Rayme McSmith 25 - Mike Hathaway 26 - Kristopher Fudge 27 - Janice Knop Maya Macbeth 28 - Jon Arthur Darin Gerberding 29 - Ron Mahan 30 - Mike Bierman Elly Buch Mariah Dunn Barbara Hill 31 - Corey Hedrick Richard Stevenson

August 1 - Lynn Boxdorfer 2 - Alberta Ruebke Mason Cahoon 3 - Sarah Brennfleck Darlene Hornbostel 4 - Charles Schnoeker Charli Sternberg 5 - Karen Hepp Briar Luehr Erin Schnoeker 6 - Justine Knop Dorothy Stewart 7 - Jamie Ennis Linda Knop Christa Poenitske 8 - Gavin Fiene Gary Johnson Owen Lappe Lynneen Stork 10 - Kevin Burris Annabelle Mevert Aaron Rodewald Veronica Haferkamp Myron Sykes 11 - Jane Barker Leona Ebers Kathy Karsten Scott Wilson 13 - Mark Kranz

Kenny Nagel 14 - Ali Byer Doris Rahlfs Wilma Waltemate 15 - Dustin McCurdy Steve Rodewald 16 - Nicholas Ernsting Andy Moonier 17 - Joshua Hodge (no address) Edgar Wilson 18 - Terry Luehr John Theobald 19 - Ashley Bockhorn 20 - Joshua Bryant Jeffrey Mulholland 21 - Brandy Bixby Dot Bockhorn 22 - Gloria Behnken Caitlyn Elsea Bonnie Hill Zachary Mevert Kory Reitz Eunice Singer Terri Stevenson 23 - Lisa Shemonic 24 - Barb Lenhard 25 - Levi Gaetz Owen Gremmels 26 - Alayna Sauerwein Ada Jean Schellenger Jordan Stork, Jr. 27 - Ryan Bockhorn Fritz Eggemeyer Katelyn Myers Marguerite Wagner 28 - Kaitlyn Loesing Kyle Reitz Mary Witbracht 29 -Janice B. Barbour Ronald Bockhorn Annalee Finley Daryl Luehr Murray Smith 31 - Robert Bollmann

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JULY 3 - Kevin & Susan Burris 6 - Terry & Veronica Nagel Dale & Therashia Ernsting 9 - Ken & Dot Bockhorn 10 - Randy & Jamie Klausing 11 - Ryan & Deanna Davis 14 - Randy & Norla Mulholland 16 - Lloyd & Carol Bollmann 18 - Dennis & Elaine McClure 23 - Korey & Kristin Wedemeyer

26 - William & Yvonne Rabe 27 - Roy & Annalee Finley 30 - Randy & Patricia Ennis Jeffrey & Rosemary Roberts 31 - David & Rhonda Bixby

Pastor S. Blake & Christine Kamprath

AUGUST 1 - Jeremy & Lindsay Mueller 2 - Carl & Janet Hafford 6 - Michael & Debra Farris Eric & Chris Froemling George & Veronica Haferkamp

7 - Michael & Robin Burke 8 - Rob & Carla McSmith 10 – Myron & Ione Sykes 12 - Tom & Mary Waltemate Nathan & Lori Fiene 14 - Robert & Eilene Ginger Kevin & Jessica McCurdy 16 - Larry & Connie Brandhorst 18 - Barry & Kim Guebert 19 - Larry & Myra Siemers 20 - James & Beverly Cleland 24 - Larry & Patty Stork 27 - Roger & Cathy Krantz 31 - Gary & Sherri Buch

<><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>Below is a list of members of peace who are in Nursing

Homes or who cannot get out as much as they would like. Please remember them with cards and keep them and their families in your prayers especially during the summer.

THREE SPRINGS LODGE 161 Three Springs Rd., Chester, IL 62233

Edwin Lakeman Jake Miller Ella Mae Gerlach Carl Hafford ST. ANN CARE CENTER 770 State St., Chester, IL 62233

Leona Ebers GARDEN PLACE ASSISTANT LIVING 351 Lockwood Dr., Red Bud, IL 62278

Lavern Karsten

RANDOLPH COUNTY CARE CENTER 312 S. Belmont, Sparta, IL 62286

Viola Koch Millie Luehr Harold Ruehmkorff 9629 Old Bainbridge Tr. Marion, IL 62959 AT HOME

Mrs. Onedia Eggemeyer 6153 N. Sparta St. Steeleville, IL 62288

Mrs. Wahnitta Lakeman 902 E. Green St. Steeleville, IL 62288 Mr. & Mrs. Richard Behnken 9 Rosewood Ct. Steeleville, IL 62288

Mrs. Barb Bockhorn 411 Hillcrest Dr. Waterloo, IL 62298

Imogene Wiechert 308 Harold St. Steeleville, IL 62288 Phyllis Gerlach 506D S. James St. Steeleville, IL 62288 Linda Kueker 619 S. Chester St. Steeleville, IL 62288 Katie Heires 29 Westwood Dr. Steeleville, IL 62288 Mary Thompson 2220 E. Indiana Ave. Southern Pines, NC 28387 Edgar Wilson 10215 Shawneetown Trail Chester, IL 62233

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United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Peace 303 N. Mulberry Street Steeleville, Il. 62288

Wednesday All Stars Pre-Registration 2014-2015

Students Name__________________________Grade_______Birth Date____________

Parents Name___________________________E-Mail____________________________

(If parents are living separately, please show info for each)

Home Phone____________________ Cell Phone_________________ Text YES / NO

Address___________________________________________________________________

Email _____________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact: ____________________________ Phone: _____________________

Special Info: (personal issues, allergies, medication, etc.): __________________________

Which number is best to reach you during WAS? __________________________________

May we use E-mail for WAS information, permission slips, etc.? ____________________

Will you child be allowed to walk to and/or from WAS? _____________________________

Other than Parents, who is allowed to pick your child up from WAS?

Name: ________________________________________ Phone: _______________________

Name of home church, if any: ___________________________________________________

Please return to Church Office by September 1, 2014

Church Office; 965-3119 FAX: 965-9606 ALL STAR E-MAIL: [email protected]