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February 2019 Newsletter

Some of you have heard my faith story in bits and pieces either in a class or in sermons, but many of you have

not heard much. I share it not for any pride on my part, but to emphasize how God works in our lives, and to

encourage you to think about your own faith story and share it with others. In this space, I can only highlight,

but I hope to give you a pretty good picture.

I was blessed to be born into a Christian home where Sunday School and worship was a given every Sunday,

which enabled me to receive a solid faith foundation and even to attain perfect attendance every year from

grade school through high school. I loved music and started singing in the church’s children’s choir at age 4,

and I’m still in the choir. One of my best friends growing up was the pastor’s son, so I spent a lot of time

around the parsonage. In Jr. High Confirmation, I loved learning the Bible and Catechism. God used all this

experience to lead me to want to be a pastor at that early age.

When it came time for college, I attended Wartburg, one of our Lutheran Church’s colleges, taking courses with

ministry in mind that included Latin, Greek, and several religion classes with a major in philosophy. The draft

lottery for Viet Nam was initiated, and I was ready to go and become a war hero like my father had in WWII.

But God kept me in school with the high lottery number of 360 something. After college graduation, I went

straight to seminary.

After my first year at Luther Seminary, I had had enough of school! I was ready to get out of the classroom, so

God showed me the door out by opening the door to take my year of internship that second year instead of

the normal third year. God gave me an extraordinary year of internship in Dallas, TX with an excellent

supervising pastor! That year convinced me beyond a shadow of a doubt that I wanted to serve in parish

ministry, and apparently that’s where God wanted me, too. God even hooked me up with Diann, and we were

married a year later.

My ordination was at the church where I grew up in Mason City, IA, with the pastor who confirmed me

officiating, and seminary friends participating. We left Iowa just ahead of a major snowstorm and headed for

South Texas with everything we owned in a small U-Haul trailer, where the bluebonnets were prolific and in full

bloom! I accepted my first Call to a two-point parish sight unseen. God was in control and it turned out to be a

great place to start.

After 4 ½ years, we moved to Tucson, AZ due to God’s intervention with the Call Committee and situation

there. He carried us through 2 ½ turbulent years that might have broken me, but instead strengthened me for

the next Call in San Diego, CA, where we found support and some of our closest friendships. Then, 9 ½ years

later God led us to Coeur d’Alene to a broken congregation that needed an experienced pastor, but could

barely afford ½ the salary I was getting. Again, God provided, and both my ministry and the congregation

flourished. When the church I served abandoned Scripture to follow our sinful culture instead of God’s Word, I

resigned with no Call, no church, no income, only a group of Biblically faithful displaced Lutherans who became

Peace Lutheran Church.

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Before I started writing this, I told Lynn in the church office that I didn’t have any thoughts or ideas for a

newsletter article. In a matter of moments, the Holy Spirit inspired me to share this. In this very morning’s

devotion, Oswald Chambers writes, “When we are born again we all have visions, if we are spiritual at all, of

what Jesus wants us to be, and the great thing is to learn not to be disobedient to the vision.” I hope this helps

you see how wonderfully God is at work in our lives. I look forward to my future and the future of this

congregation because I know God has us all in his loving care and grace! Thank you for the last and best nine

years of my ministry! – Pastor Kurt Wandrey

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Call Committee Corner The Call Committee has been very grateful for all your prayers during this incredible process. Our work has felt

light and not rushed – that’s the Holy Spirit moving us along! We have opened and closed every meeting with

prayer, specifically to allow God to be in control sweeping our personal feelings aside to allow the Holy Spirit to

work in us. During the interview process, we have considered every detail of your congregational wishes. This

has been an endeavor undertaken in love and caring for our ministry together and future.

The CC attended the January council meeting to make a recommendation of prospective candidate, Pastor Jon

Anderson. The council wholeheartedly endorsed this recommendation. Pastor Jon and his wife, Chris, spent the

weekend of Jan 11-13, getting to know the CC, our Council, worshiping with us, then attending a casual meet &

greet during fellowship. It was very positive from both perspectives! At the Annual Meeting, President Paul

Seher shared, “We have now moved into a negotiation process that is headed for a favorable outcome after

working through final details.” All in God’s good timing!!

Our Call Process Steps

DONE! Fellowship Forum; Creation of Call Process & Steps; Congregational & Community Profiles; Pastor

Survey, review pastoral job description in Bylaws; compile pastor packets for the LCMC Gathering & beyond

DONE! Advertising; accept resumes; prepare interview questions; request CDs/DVDs; read resumes

DONE! Search narrowed; interviews conducted; references checked

DONE! Background check/credit report; recommend final candidate to Council

DONE! Presentation of candidate by Council; personal visit/met candidate and family

NEXT! Transition time, congregational vote; extend a Letter of Call; set start date; moving; Installation!

CC Members: Ken Birge, Chair Pr. Gail Gutterud, Lynn Affeldt, Ruth Clark, Secretary Connie Arthur, Kit Carey,

with Alternate, Molly Shofner

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Dear Friends,

This is a thank you note/picture from Resurrection of Hope,

Uganda, who held a children’s Christmas party where 1,500

children came to celebrate Christmas! You will recall that we

did an open basket offering collection after church on Sunday,

Nov 30, and received $400! The Christmas party was a meal and

a fun day of activities including a Bible story and memory verse

show with winners! You can see more of the party on Facebook

at Resurrection of Hope Uganda. The director of this ministry is

a friend, and was my mentor during the Medical Mission trip.

Thank you PLC for your generous contributions!

Jolene Pooley

Check out Resurrection of Hope on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Resurrection-of-hope-Uganda-

ROHU-313154698844017/

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2019 Family Promise Ministry Greetings from your PLC Family Promise Team! Since it’s the beginning of a new year, we have time to reflect

on our past and also look forward at setting goals for this year. You may have already chosen your goals for

the year, or like me, still thinking of how to make this year a little better than last. Either way we would like you

to consider sharing your spiritual gifts in one of the ministries here at PLC. We invite you to: Seize the

opportunity to care for people/families who are experiencing life struggles.

I was thinking what is in it for me. I will say be careful what you ask for (remember God knows all). I did, and

was surprised to discover God’s plan for me was to provide a deeper understanding of what it means to serve

those in need. I was surprised how easy and rewarding it was to volunteer. It did not require any special skills or

training just a willing heart to share what God had already equipped me to do.

What I was allowed to experience was two families (one a single mom with two young teens, and another

mom, dad and four little ones), coping with temporary challenges working to improve their family situations. I

witnessed two young boys taking charge when necessary to care for a loving mom. I saw three very energetic

children competing for their mother’s attention while she cared for a newborn while dad was working the

evening shift. What was asked of me as a host was to show up, provide a meal, and allow them to unwind in a

safe and caring environment.

Four times a year there is an announcement that FP week is coming and the need to sign up to help provide

meals, hosts, help with set up, cleaning and everything else to provide our special families a safe and

welcoming place where they can decompress from the challenges they are facing. Our personalized MealTrain

website is perfect for this!

When I signed up to provide and host the meal, I did not realize what God had planned for me. I soon

discovered the single mom, and the other mom and dad were trying to provide for their families; often putting

their own needs behind to keep their families together. God’s plan for me through Family Promise at PLC,

allowed me to experience something I cannot totally explain, but am truly grateful to be touched how our Lord

and Savior cares for HIS sheep.

Family Promise is but one of several exciting ministries supported by our caring congregation, and hope you

have a place in your heart to join our team. We encourage you to:

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CARE FOR PEOPLE/FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPIERENCING LIFE STRUGGLES

Blessings from Your Family Promise Team!

Jim Wardlow

Our PLC FP Organizing Team has secured these weeks for 2019 hosting:

May 5-12; July 14-21; Sep 15-22; Oct 20-27

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Community Ministries We Support!

Family Promise Fest & Feast! Coming up quickly on Feb 9, is the annual Family Promise

Northwest Fest and Salmon Feast with dinner, auction and

dancing! The event will be held at the Eagles Lodge on Sherman

Ave, CDA at 5:30 pm, and catered by Greenbriar Inn with no host

bar and live band – Desert Rose. To provide auction items and/or

attend, please call Family Promise at 208-777-4190 or go online

at www.familypromiseNI.org for tickets.

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Habitat North Idaho Please join Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho for our 10th Annual Hearts

for Homes Dinner and Auction Benefit on Feb 15. All proceeds will be used

to support local families in building strength, stability, and independence

through the secure foundation of home ownership within our community!

An enchanting evening awaits you at the Sweethearts Ball! Grab your

sweetheart or group of close friends and enjoy an evening of music by DJ

Tripp, Raffle prizes, Silent & Live Auctions at the Best Western Plus in Coeur

d’Alene. Social Hour 5-6 pm; Buffet Dinner starting at 6 pm with an upscale

surf & turf menu!

Raffle Prizes (Including a Diamond Pendant Necklace)

Silent Auction

Live Auction

No Host Bar

Tickets can be purchased online at https://northidahohabitat.org/2019-h4h-event/

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P.E.A.C.E. Workshop The Village at Orchard Ridge is holding another PEACE event on Sat, Feb 23, from 11 am – 4 pm, at the CDA

Library. A light lunch is provided along with this free workshop and book. Reservations are required, so please

RSVP to 208-664-8119 or email [email protected] to reserve your place. Please see the flyer on

the bulletin boards for more info!

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Open Arms PCC & Real Choices Clinic Luncheon

The Ladies' Luncheon and silent auction will be at the Coeur d'Alene

Shrine Club Event Center on Saturday, March 16, from 12 – 3 pm. The

address is 1250 W Lancaster Ave in Hayden.

Please call us if you have any questions!

If you would like to purchase tickets online, please click on this link:

https://secure-q.net/EventQ/Event/Info?OrgID=RealChoices&EventID=4358. Thank you!

Polly Beasley, (208) 667-5433 [email protected]

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Treasurer’s Report for Dec 2018

Submitted by Les Palocsay, Jan 8, 2019

Balance Sheet: 12-31-18 Ministry & Facility Fund $ 14,009 All Designated Funds $ 36,895 Total US Bank Checking $ 50,904 Thrivent Mortgage Balance $330,965 (Dec) $331,832 (Nov) Income & Expense: 12-31-18 Actual Giving $ 21,416 (Christmas Offering: $1,612) Actual Expense $ 16,688 YTD Income & Expense: (Jan-Dec 2018) Actual Giving $ 219,647 Actual Expense $ 203,331

Dec Designated Funds: Income Expense Fund Balance Memorial Fund 0 237 $ 244 Emergency Fund (accrual) 200 0 $ 7,400 Building & Property Fund 0 111 $ 963 Good Samaritan Fund 0 0 $ 1,150 Reception Fund 0 0 $ 522 Campership Fund 0 0 $ 400 Dorcas Fund 500 0 $ 3,467 Youth Fund 100 0 $ 3,551 Uganda Fund ($300 accrual) 5,670 0 $ 8,270 Other Designated 800 500 $ 847 Landscaping Fund 0 0 $ 161 Scholarship Fund 25 0 $ 1,025 Holiday Bazaar 2,871 0 $ 2,871 * Note Below Call Committee (accrual) 550 576 $ 6,024 * Holiday Bazaar to allocate: $200 startup returned, $2,000 scholarship fund, $671 Kitchen

Some final totals have been slightly adjusted at year-end. See your Annual Report for detail.

YTD NOTES: Income: Actual: $219,647 Budget: $214,150 Expense: Actual: $203,331 Budget: $214,150 (exp adjusted for accruals) * * * * * * *

Last year ended with a bang!! Income exceeded expectations and as usual, expenses stayed below budget. This

was a very good year for PLC from a financial basis. All bills and benevolence paid, accruals in all major

categories up to date. We also were able to do church repairs and improvements – new furnace, new bark &

wheel stops, carpet cleaning, storage bldg upgrades, enhanced audio capabilities and more.

The 2019 pledges also look excellent pending our Plan for Ministry approval at the annual meeting, which

happened unanimously! PLC ends the year in great financial and emotional shape! – Les Palocsay, Treasurer

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Lent at Peace Lutheran One of our agenda items at the Annual Meeting was what to do about Lenten observance this year while

without a pastor. It goes without question, that the three, major services during Lent, Ash Wednesday, Maundy

Thursday, and Good Friday, will continue as usual, but what to do about Wednesdays during the Lenten

season? It was decided at the meeting that Soup Suppers at 6 pm, are always an opportunity for getting better

acquainted, and this would also keep us unified during our transition time. So please join us each Wed during

Lent beginning March 6 – soup’s on, and good conversation with a devotion is guaranteed!

Christian Education Sunday Morning Adult Class:

We continue with Through This Vain World, a Bible study on the book of Ecclesiastes through Feb. Pastor

Wandrey leads. Please join in each Sunday at 8:30 am!

Volunteer Opportunity! For all of you who would like an opportunity to lead a Sunday Adult Study now is your

chance! Will it be a topical study, a book from the Bible, something current? Let us know in the office if you

would like to take us through March (and/or beyond)!

~Our older youth in 7-12th grade are meeting at the home of Pastor Gail every Sun morning at 8:30 am for

study, and relevant discussion. Coffee’s on – come on over, the door is open!

~ Confirmation continues each Wed led by Pastor Gail. Amy Birge gladly steps in as substitute when needed!

Bible Studies Serendipity Bible Study: Wednesday – 10 AM

Come early to share prayer needs and concerns at 9:45 am, and we will promptly begin our study of Genesis

from 10-11 am. Please bring your Bible, and any version is acceptable. If you can't be with us every Wed, join us

when you can. – Pastor Gail

I AM WHO I AM – A Bible Study on the Trinitarian Name of God

NEW Thursday Bible Study – 11 AM

A new study begins very soon each Thursday on Jan 31, at 11 AM. This six-week study explores what it means

to NOT “take the name of the LORD your God in vain” (Exodus 20:7), while trusting the promise in Christ that

“everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Acts 2:21). That signup sheet on the table in the

fellowship hall should be full of eager learners by now! Please contact Jim Wardlow at 253-219-4461 or e-mail

[email protected] with any questions.

Please look for the latest quarterly devotionals on the table in the fellowship hall.

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It’s Happening and It Ain’t No Secret! So…the cat’s out of the proverbial bag, because you just can’t keep something

like this a secret! We are planning a prolific potluck, farewell reception, maybe a

bit of a roast, lots of laughter, and all around blessings and good wishes for our

beloved Pastor Wandrey on Feb 24, following worship.

A few special things are already in motion (you know what they are!) so please

check in with Ruth and Lynn. Our Fellowship Team has graciously volunteered

to help with potluck setup, so please call Margaret Nagel with any food questions. Bring your finest dish

creations! It will be a time to share memories and offer final farewells to Pastor and Diann. Come celebrate, and

be a part of this great last day as we honor their extraordinary ministry at Peace!

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February 10:00 AM Sunday Ministry Servants

USHERS

Date Name Phone No.

2/03/19 Glen & Missy Nungesser (208) 659-8103

2/10/19 Ben & Owen DeWitt (208) 625-0178

2/17/19 Roger Newsome & Stephanie Hite (509) 869-7165

2/24/19 Rod & Marge Freligh (208) 699-1697

COMMUNION SERVERS

Date Name Phone No.

2/03/19 Darryl & Tanya Frey Cinda Fueller

(208) 777-7765 (208) 773-3025

2/10/19 Rick Straub & JoAnn Solberg Jennifer Murray

(208) 659-1634 (208} 669-5447

2/17/19 Bill & Becky Ellefloot Chris Clark

(208) 659-7643 (208) 659-7073

2/24/19 Bill & Connie Arthur Jerry Bittner

(208) 772-1999 (208) 777-8426

Communion Setup Wayne & Zala Neustel Unlisted

Baking Bread Charlotte Newman (208) 773-5552

READERS

Date Name First / Second Readings Phone No.

2/03/19 Suzie English Jer 1:4-10 (17-19); 1 Cor 12:31b – 13:13 (208) 660-0951

2/10/19 Mina Mittelstaedt Isa 6:1-8 (9-13); 1 Cor 14: 12b-20 (208) 889-0091

2/17/19 Molly Shofner Jer 17:5-8; 1 Cor 15:(1-11) 12-20 (208) 964-0752

2/24/19 Margaret Nagal Gen 45:3-15; 1 Cor 15:21-26, 30-42 (208) 762-4720

ACOLYTES

Date Name Phone No.

2/03/19 Kira Newman (208) 773-5552

2/10/19 Aubrey Baker (208) 819-0648

2/17/19 Kaylee Hite (509) 869-7165

2/24/19 Morgan Baker (208) 819-0648

If you have a conflict with the Sunday you are assigned, please first call someone else on the list then inform Lynn at the church office, 208-765-0727, so the correct name may be printed in the church bulletin. Thank you for serving! Marge Freligh, Ministry Servant Coordinator

Feb Welcome Teams: Feb Counters: Feb 3 Karen Jones & Alexis Rozanne Ryle & Lee Ely

Feb 10 Gary & Sharon Hoffman Barb Nimke & Eunice Gillam

Feb 17 Eunice Gillam & Ardella Quaale Rozanne Ryle & Lee Ely

Feb 24 Amy Birge, Ben & Owen D. Maggie Carlisle & Amy Birge

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Birthdays & Anniversaries Name Birthdate Address City, State Zip Code Phone Number

Ley, Mona 02/03 8421 N Howell Rd Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)771-0639

Murray, Jennifer 02/03 3471 W Accipter Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 (208)699-5447

Baker, Josh 02/05 1722 Viking Lp Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)819-0648

Dailey, Frank 02/08 8351 N Ainsworth Dr Hayden, ID 83835 (208)762-7435

Kirking, Madison 02/10 723 S Ithaca St Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)446-8784

Straub, Richard 02/12 1093 W Miles Ave Hayden, ID 83835 (208)659-1634

Frey, Tanya 02/13 618 W Lariat Ct Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)777-7765

Button, Mary 02/17 603 E Mullan Ave Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)773-4338

Ely, Brenda 02/18 5546 N Santa Maria Dr Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 (208)964-3400

Bittner, Chrystal* 02/20 4135 E Inverness Dr Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)777-8426

Cerman, Donna 02/25 4130 E Inverness Ct Post Falls, ID 83854 (208)777-9036

Wandrey, Kurt 02/26 7305 N Aaron St Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815 (208)818-6790

Anniversary Name Phone Address City, State Zip

2/16/1985 Affeldt, Lynn & Tom (208)765-0727 1626 E Tall Timber Lp Post Falls, ID 83854

2/24/1973 Birge, Ken & Rita (208)773-5673 P.O. Box 1104 Post Falls, ID 83877

2/25/1961 Gutterud, Gail & Myron (208)773-4106 1756 E 12th Ave Post Falls, ID 83854

Let’s Pray for… The Call Committee; Pr. Spike Shine, recovering; Jim & Debbie Wardlow, Morgan Baker, con’t healing; Frank

Dailey, Darrel Carlson, Katherine Featherstone, & Bob Newman, health issues.

Claudia (Lynn Affeldt) multiple strokes, in recovery; Kathy Vitu (Kit Carey’s sister-in-law) healing, compressed

neck vertebra surgery; Lynn (JoAnn Solberg’s friend) in the passing of her son, Eric; Danielle Henson (Stephanie

Hite) rare, aggressive, malignant cancer; Susan Myers (Maggie Carlisle’s friend) returning breast cancer; Mary

Templin (Mona Ley) stroke; Dougles Jacobs (Barb Romine’s son) heart attack; Lee Mehs (Molly Shofner’s

grandmom) pneumonia; Tom Rohme (Wardlow’s friend) stage-4 colon cancer; Dennis (Andy Anders’ friend)

gastro issues; David (Sharon Alexander’s nephew) esophagus cancer, chemo & radiation; The Kovacs family

(Connie Arthur) Lou Gehrig's disease & prefrontal dementia; Jan Swingley’s grandson, depression; Arnold

(Wanda Gunning’s son) healing, ankle/foot surgery; Joanne (Ellefloot’s employee) healing, tumor surgery; Jada

(Darrel & Joann Carlson’s granddaughter) closure; Donna (Bill Ellefloot’s mom) healing, broken bones; Nancy

(Gail Schoonmaker’s friend) healing, throat cancer surgery; Chuck Lempesis (Pfundheller’s son-in-law) cancer;

Colleen (Mike Hill’s sister) cancer, both lungs; Jade Harlow (Caren Woods) recovery; Trudy Morrill (Jan

Johnson’s friend) lung cancer; Bonnie (Heidi Ely’s friend) radiation treatments; Tex Hess (Carlson’s friend) heart

issues; Scott Birge (Amy Birge’s uncle) thymic cancer; True, collapsed vertebrae sister Wendy Holt, heart

problems (Lee Wood).

Ministries We Share:

Lutherhaven Ministries; LAM Christian Academy; Family Promise; Local Food Banks; UGM; The Village at

Orchard Ridge; EFK; Open Arms PCC; Uganda Medical Mission; OCC Shoebox Gifts, and LCMC.

Have a Prayer Tree request? Please email the Church Office at [email protected]

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2019 Fellowship List February – March FEBRUARY

3-Feb Mary Cockerham 509-220-7670

Lynn Affeldt 208-765-0727

Joyce Beghtel 208-292-4498

10-Feb Karle & Barb Nimke 208-667-3996

Amy Birge 208-625-0178

17-Feb Todd & Suzie English 208-660-0951

Jim & Debbie Wardlow 253-219-4461

24-Feb Eunice Gillam 208-930-4284

PARTY! Barb Hunley 208-777-0888

Wayne & Zala Neustel Unlisted

MARCH

3-Mar Brian & Karen Jones 208-765-1492

Ervinette Arthur 303-489-2606

10-Mar Ken & Bernita Carlson 208-773-5439

Darrel & Joann Carlson 208-262-9643

17-Mar Woody & Debbie Clouse 208-659-2383

Helen Darst – Food only 208-889-3204

Rozanne Ryle 208-582-0388

24-Mar Lee & Heidi Ely 208-964-3400

Jan Johnson 208-773-9380

Mona Ley 208-771-0639

31-Mar Paul & Shelly Matthews 208-661-4321

Jennifer Murray 208-699-5447

To make things easier for all, Fellowship Team recommends that just cookies and coffee be served. If you are

not able to serve on your designated Sunday, please find a substitute and let the church office know (208-765-

0727) to update the bulletin. Thank you! – Becky Ellefloot, Coordinator

Feb & Mar C-A-R Volunteer Schedule Here are the Feb & Mar schedules for driving our members, Fred and Katherine, to Sunday church services:

February 3 - Maren Snyders, 208-818-7055

February 10 - Becky and Bill Ellefloot, 208-659-7643

February 17 - Mike and Margie Hill, 208-755-8647

February 24 - Heidi Ely, 208-964-2068 (tentative)

March 3 - Rozanne Ryle, 208-582-0388

March 10 - Maren Snyders, 208-818-7055

March 17 - Mike & Margie Hill, 208-755-8647

March 24 - Becky & Bill Ellefloot, 208-659-7643

March 31 - Rozanne Ryle, 208-582-0388

Thank you so much for being willing to drive. If the dates don't work out for you, please try to trade with

someone else, or contact me. – Barb Nimke, Coordinator, 208-664-0303

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News & Events Jan Gifts: Thank you to strongmen, Roger Newsome & Paul Seher, for wrestling the Christmas tree around the

corner without breaking one ornament! Lynn Affeldt undecked the halls and Nadia Bruno safely stored tree

decorations for another year. Gordon Schoonmaker battled the wind/rain/snow/hail while taking everything out

to storage – give that man a prize! Lee Ely removed our Star of Wonder, Star of Light from the cross, and thanks

also to Suzie English for its use through Christmas to Epiphany! Plumber Extraordinaire, Gordon Schoonmaker,

replaced a broken toilet handle in the Men’s loo, and was seen snow blowing sidewalks after the roof avalanche.

Our newly elected Council will hold an organizational meeting on Feb 5, at 6 pm with Pastor Wandrey. On Feb

10, the Council will be installed during worship, and have their first regular meeting Feb 12, at 6 pm.

Two of our members, Dot Herting and Joan Schroeder, are looking for a ride to worship as their regular driver

can no longer do so. They both live at Affinity in CDA. Let us know if you’re able to drive these lovely ladies!

Thank you to our Auditors, JoAnn Solberg, Chris Clark, and Cinda Fueller, for their financial audit on Jan 19,

assuring all was in order to be reported at the Annual Meeting. You r work is appreciated!

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets here weekly on Thu morning from 8-10 am. Weigh-in is from 8-9 am,

then meeting from 9-10 am. TOPS is open to all ladies! Contact Liz Griffin at 208-967-2507 for info!

The Ramsey Raiders 4-H group is meeting monthly on the fourth Thursday at 6 pm on Feb 28. We are grateful

to provide a meeting place for this educational group!

The Dorcas Quilting Group meets the first and third Monday of the month from 9 am – 1 pm or when the

whimsy takes them! Need: People that can simply pin tops and backs together with batting. All supplies are

here. Please contact Cinda Fueller if you would like to help with this great ministry!

New Our Daily Bread devotionals are out on the table in the fellowship hall. Begin your day on a high note with

a few reflective moments by getting into God’s Word!

Donation Needs: Our kitchen could use napkins, Splenda artificial sweetener, and hot cider mix packets. Need

a donation sheet for your GIK made to Peace for your 2018 tax deductions? Please see Lynn in the office.

The Post Falls Food Bank received 128 lbs from Peace in Jan donations – thanks to Ardella Quaale for

delivering! Did you know our food banks can always use personal care items and pet food donations? You may

recycle your clean, plastic grocery bags and ONLY dozen egg cartons here for the food banks to reuse!

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Copies of the Feb newsletter can be found in the holder on the table in the fellowship hall.

PLC Directories are also available in the holder & update monthly – grab a new one! > > > + < < <

Feb Nursery Attendants

Thank you to all volunteers serving in our nursery during worship time. Instructions are posted on the nursery

door until a policy is in place by council. If you need to switch, please call someone on the list – thank you!

Feb 3 Karen Jones 208-660-8524

Feb 10 Pam Kirking 208-446-8784

Feb 17 Shelly Matthews 208-661-4321

Feb 24 Kira Newman & Kaylee Hite 208-773-5552/509-869-7165

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Lutherhaven Ministries

Back 2 Camp: Feb 8-10, 2019

One wild winter extravaganza! Lutherhaven's classic winter retreat for groups or

individuals grades 3-8. Sessions lead by Lutherhaven staff, group devotions, prayer &

worship, winter camp games & (fingers crossed) snow fun! *Counselors will be

provided for those coming without a youth group!

Spring Cut, Crop & Quilt: Mar 1-3 (Look who’s in this picture!)

We Can’t Wait to See You in March! Amazingly popular get-together for

the “crafty” in all of us! Cut, Crop & Quilt is Lutherhaven’s crafting retreat

for you & your friends. Bring your favorite crafting, quilting, or scrapbook

project and create together with new camp friends! Pause for meals,

worship, and devotions; otherwise the time is yours to craft! Massage

therapist on site (for an extra fee, paid directly to the therapist) will help

you stay relaxed and focused! Food, fellowship, and your favorite project…what could be more fabulous?! Can’t

get enough of your favorite weekend? Add an extra day or two to your retreat and extend your crafting time!

Lutherhaven Women’s Retreat: Mar 15-17 ~ Relax. Refresh. Rejuvenate!

Looking for some “you time?” Need a weekend of pampering? At Women’s

Retreat, the choice is yours, whether that’s screaming down the zip-line, spending

some time at the spa, getting a massage, taking a walk by the lake, being poured

into by our wonderful speaker, spending time with friends, or simply doing some

professional napping.

Weekend Theme: Reflecting our Maker! God created humanity in God’s own image, in the divine image God

created them… (Genesis 1:27a, CEB) Come, Let Us Serve You! Our goal is for every woman to experience

relaxation, rejuvenation and most importantly, be reminded that you are God’s beloved daughter! Meet Our

Speaker, Pastor Dawna Svaren from Ocean Park Lutheran Church!

Find these winter events and more at www.lutherhaven.com/events!

Camp Lutherhaven Shoshone Mountain Retreat Website

208-667-3459 208-682-2267 www.lutherhaven.com

Sun Christian Ed 8:30 AM

8134 N Meyer Rd (at Prairie Ave & Meyer Rd) Sun Worship at 10 AM

Post Falls, ID 83854 Wed Bible Study at 10 AM

Phone: (208) 765-0727 Thu Bible Study at 11 AM

Website: peace-lutheran.church Pastor Kurt Wandrey

Email: [email protected] Pastor Emeritus Gail Gutterud