November 2019 Newsletter of

Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler, NebraskaDesignated Office Hours:

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Fri./ 9:00 - 5:30 Wed. —Phones: Office: 402-365-7746 — Preschool/Parish Hall: 402-365-7855 —

— Interim Pastor Dennis Reich — Jake Beam,, President —— Marla Maschmann, Office Administrator — Kim Roth, Preschool —

— Chandra Hillman, Youth Director — Arlis Hohl, Custodian —E-Mail: peaceoffice.deshler@gmail.com Website: www.peacedeshler.info

“We Gather Together to ask the Lord’s Blessings”The holiday season is the perfect time to consider the

many gifts we enjoy ~ family, friends, faith, and freedom ~and to share our bounty with others.

“...in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ~ 1 Thess. 5:18

November Highlights...Congregational Meeting following worship. We will continue in the callprocess and vote as a congregation whether or not to extend a call to Pastor Joe Love.

Children’s Christmas Program PracticeSee the full schedule for the different grades/ages on page 8. If your child would like toparticipate in the program on Sunday, December 22, they need to try to make as manypractices as possible.

Operation Christmas Child Box SundayNovember is the time to return your filled OCC boxes. You may drop them off at the office any timein the next two weeks. On Sunday, November 10th, our shoe box gifts will be dedicated during ourmorning worship service. We will also remember in prayer the children who will receive our giftsin the coming weeks. The completed boxes will then be delivered to various collection sites the weekof November 18th. Monetary donations are still needed to cover the shipping costs. Each boxrequires $9.00 to ship. Donations can be marked "OCC" and put in the weekly offering plate or inthe collection box at the back of the church. Without your generous donations and prayers thisproject would not be possible. Please contact Yvonne Hoops if you have any questions.

Congregational Meeting- 11:00 A.M. Annual Elections Meeting.(See the tentative ballot on page 14 .)

Thanksgiving Worship Services-7:00 PM Wednesday Evening -10:00 AM Thanksgiving Day

16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Feast! -12:00 NoonJoin friends at a meal in the Peace Lutheran Parish Hall on Thanksgiving Day, Nov.22. Details are on page 2.

SUNDAY

NOV. 10

SUNDAY

NOV. 3

SUNDAY

NOV. 17

Beginning

SUN. NOV. 3

&

WED. NOV. 13

WED.

NOV. 27

THURS.

NOV. 28

TREASURER’S BALANCE

9-30-19 = +$2257.22

OUR OFFERINGSCongregational Mission Support of

$1500for November is designated for

Operation Christmas Childplus our continued monthly support

to our African Well Project and Paul & Comfort.

Sept - Nov. S. S. Offering is designatedto Operation Christmas Child.

Worship, Education &Stewardship from October 2019

Worship Attendance (Compared to one year ago)Sept. 29 93 94 (No Sat. Worship)

Oct. 6 115 105 + 5 = 110

Oct. 13 131 114 + 7 = 121

Oct. 20 162 125 + 7 = 132

Stewardship - Oct. Mission Share to Blue Valley Community Action

& Nuckolls Co. Food Pantry

Sept. 29 $4849.31 (+$50 OCC)

Oct. 6 $3732 (+$93 Bldg Fund +$20 Missions +$100 LWR)

Oct. 13 $3847.05 (+$1997 Mission Offering - Miriam’s Hope /

+$100 OCC / +$300 Well)

Oct. 20 $8858.66 (+$50 Miriam’s Hope / +$50 OCC / +$500 Bldg

Fund)

EducationSept. 29 56 $73.00

Oct. 6 51 $86.00

Oct. 13 61 $75.00

Oct. 21 54 $71.00

ADDRESS CHANGES..Jim & Lois Pederson

Fallbrook Assisted Living

6600 Juliet Court Suite 16

Lincoln NE 68521

Betsy Maschmann

1985 County Rd 15 Blvd

Ames NE 68621

SPECIAL THANKS......to Glenn Kirchhoff and Merlyn Pohlmann who represented Peace as our delegates at the Annual LCMC Gathering held

in Omaha September 29 - October 2. They shared a report on page 11 of this newsletter.

...to Kim Ruhnke who finished painting the S.S. hallway with the Jesus mural and ceiling (4 coats!). The color turned out very

nice. There is still the short hallway and the elevator hallway (and ceilings) that could be painted if someone

else would be willing to volunteer or assist. Just talk to the church office.

...to the Schnakenberg family who created the beautiful outside fall display. Thank you so much!!! It adds a nice touch to

the harvest/thanksgiving season.

Sunday School Perfect Attendance for SeptemberPRE K-KIND.

Jase Beam

Kailyn Gehle

Kinslie Gehle

1ST & 2ND

Jackson Beam

Jaden Beam

Drew Buckles

Clate Isernhagen

4TH - 6TH

Braeden Flint

Colton Flint

Manny Motto

Sadie Isernhagen

7TH & 8TH

Danessa Buckles

Danica Buckles

Colton Isernhagen

November 3 - All Saints SundayDaylight Savings Time Ends Saturday - Fall back 1 hourHoly CommunionRemembrance of Members: Nov. 1, 2018- Nov. 1, 2019Congregational meeting following worshipYouth Pie Fund-raiser before & after worship2:00 PM BVLH Delegates Annual Meeting @ Hebron

November 10 - Pentecost 22Preschool SingsPeace Choir SingsDedication of Operation Christmas Child Boxes w/

Free Will Offering to help defray postage for OCCYouth “Meet & Eat” following worship

November 17 - Pentecost 23Dedication of Orphan Grain Train projects - Thank-offeringSunday w/Free Will Offering to help defray postage for itemsCongregational Elections following worshipYouth of Peace to People’s City Mission, Lincoln

November 24 - Christ the King SundayHoly Communion & First Communion for 5th gradersPeace Choir Sings

November 27 - Thanksgiving Eve Noember 28- Thanksgiving Day

November Worship Schedule..

THANKSGIVING FEAST...It’s been 16 years since Peace Lutheran Church hosted their 1st Thanksgiving Day

dinner for those who don’t have plans for the holiday and would enjoy the

fellowship and joy that comes from dining with friends and family in a festive

setting. Many people in our community, and even surrounding communities,

have expressed their gratitude and heartfelt thanks for this opportunity to share in

a Thanksgiving Day meal with others.

If you know at this time that you’d like to come, please RSVP to the church office

at #402-365-7746, or sign-up on the sheet that will be forthcoming on the church

bulletin board. If you’d be able to help with potatoes (mashed and sweet),

stuffing, salad, dessert, vegetables, or rolls please indicate that when you sign-up

or call. RSVP is appreciated, but not required. We need volunteers for set-up, decorating and clean-up, so please

consider calling the church office and offering a little help with that.

We are blessed to be a blessing........to one another!!!

WORSHIP TIMES

10:00 AM Sunday

Sunday School for

Adults and Youth

@ 9:00 AM

Nursery-Grade 8

Program Practice

begins November 3

from 8:45 - 9:15 AM

Peace Happenings...

Happy November Birthday to...Happy Special Birthday to Helen Lunzmann who will be 91 on November 28, Hilda Eitzmann who will be 95 on

November 29 and JoAnn Fangmeyer will be 80 on November 30. Have a blessed birthday!! Please let Marla know if a

birthday/anniversary date is incorrect or missing. It helps insure that the church records are accurate. Thanks!!

Nov.1 Tait Robinson

Nov. 3 Mira Eschliman

Nov. 4 George Kruse

Linda Fangmeyer

Cody Cahill

Nov. 6 Britany Renz

Ashley Taylor

Nov. 9 Jennifer Reinke

Misty Shaw

Nov. 10 Eric Isernhagen

Trevor Meyer

Nov. 10 Melissa Weber

Rio Mohrmann

Nov. 11 Norma Hillman

Joan Prokop

Nov. 12 Braeden Fayle

Nov. 13 Mason O’Neal

Nov. 14 Marilyn Cook

Nov. 15 Taneal Robinson

Nov. 16 Bob Fayle

Nov. 18 Paiton Nash

Nov. 19 Yvonne Hoops

Amanda Schultz

Nov. 22 Jim Pederson

Nov. 23 Tiffany Nutsch

Nov. 24 Lorena Pohlmann

Nov. 25 Pat Wharton

Nov. 28 Helen Lunzmann

Al Effenbeck

Nov. 29 Hilda Eitzmann

Darlene Hess

Merlin Degner

Miranda Isernhagen

Nov. 30 JoAnn Fangmeyer

( Special note will be made of these birthday milestones - 75, 80, 85, 90 and over.)

Those celebrating NOVEMBER Anniversaries...

Nov. 1, 1986 Luke & Rose Johnson Nov. 12, 2016 Danielle & Jacob Cathey

Nov. 5, 2016 Raegan & Sean Bartholomew Nov. 18, 1972 LeRoy & Linda Fangmeyer

Nov. 6, 1971 Howard & Marlys Reinke Nov. 22, 1997 Nate & Karina Brandt

Nov. 7, 1980 Bill & Becky Mize Nov. 24, 1960 Richard & Jeanette Mohrmann

Nov. 12, 1952 LeRoy & Earlene Othling Nov. 27, 1983 Wayne & Cindy Mueller

Congratulations and God’s Blessings......to Bill and Becky Mize at the birth of a little grandson, Noah William Kasson, son of Joe and Lauren (Mize) Kasson of

Lincoln. Noah was born on September 26, weighing 9 lbs, 6 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long. He is also welcomed home

in Lincoln, Nebraska, by his big sister Olivia, age 2. Marvin and Lynn Koester are Noah's great grandparents

...to Josh and Lindsey (Mueller) Cotner who were united in marriage at the Mueller farm yesterday afternoon, October 19,

2019.

...to Joel and Deanna Maschmann at the birth of a new little granddaughter, Lena Louise Maschmann, daughter of Logan and

Katie Maschmann of Lincoln. Lena was born on October 5, 2019, at 10:18 a.m. at Bryan Medical Center weighing 7 lbs.

3 oz. and was 20 ½ inches long. She is welcomed home in Lincoln, Nebraska, by her big bother, Eli, who will be 2 in

November.

Welcomed into the Family of God through the sacrament of Holy Baptism on Saturday, October 5,

2019, was Harper Grace Lurz, infant daughter of Hope Flint and Michael Lurz. Harper was born on April 12, 2019 at

Superior, Nebraska. Her sponsors are Robin and Tim Swearingen.

For Peace Lutheran WeatherClosings:

Peace Lutheran Church Office(announcement on answering

machine) #402-365-7746-----

On the air:KOLN/KGIN TV, Lincoln -

Grand IslandKSNB TV, Hastings

KUTT – 99.5 FairburyKRFS - 103.9 Superior

KREP – 92.1 Belleville, KS-----

On the Peace Website:www.peacedeshler.infoOn the Peace Lutheran

Facebook Page

Winter Weather Closing Policy

Because of the high priority we place on gathering for worship and ministry activities each week, Peace Lutheran Churchhas rarely closed due to hazardous weather. However, if we do have a heavy snowfall, ice, or other severe winter weatherconditions, we observe the following practices:

On Weekdays: If the Deshler Schools either cancel classes or dismiss earlyfor inclement weather, then all daytime, afternoon and evening activities atPeace Lutheran Church will be cancelled, too. The office may be opened ifit is safe for staff to venture out. Exception: If there is a funeral on the dayof a weather closing day, any decisions about postponement will be madein consultation with the church office, family, and the funeral home. Theanswering machine will carry any announcements concerning closing, andnotices will be posted on the Peace Lutheran website and on TV stationslisted on this page.

For any cancellations related to Peace Preschool: Parents of students areadvised to consult their handbook for the standing policies related toweather closings.

On Weekends and Church Holidays: If there is a winter storm warning orother hazardous weather on these days, any schedule changes will bedetermined by the Pastor and Council President by 7 AM on Sundays andannounced as soon as possible on the church answering machine, websiteand TV stations listed on this page. It may not be possible to getannouncements to all media about Saturday evening changes, but if aSaturday evening service is cancelled we will at least try to put anannouncement on the Peace answering machine.

Reminder: Local weather and driving conditions can vary widelythroughout the towns and countryside served by Peace Lutheran Church. Regardless of where you live, please make good, safe decisions abouttraveling to church in winter weather. Let common sense and safety be yourguide. Even if services continue for those who can make it, others may findit safer to stay off the roads and worship at home when severe storms are inprogress. Adopted: March 10, 2015

Children’s Christmas Program Rehearsal Schedule:Our program for this year “Shepherds, Sheep and a Savior” is scheduled for Sunday, December 22, during the10:00 worship hour. Thank you Connie Eitzmann and Cindy Mueller for once again volunteering to direct thechildren!! If there are several students that have family Christmas events out of town on Dec. 22, please let Connie knowimmediately as they would possibly reschedule the program if too many will be absent.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE:SUNDAYS - Every Sunday morning, Nov. thru Dec. 22 from 8:45 - 9:15 AMWED. NOV. 13 & 20: 4:00 - 5:00 PM 7 & 8 Grade Practice

5:00 - 6:00 PM 5 & 6 Grade PracticeWED. NOV. 27 NO Practice - Thanksgiving BreakWED. DEC. 4 & 11: 3:45 - 5:45 PM, 1-8 Grades PracticeWED. DEC. 18: 3:45 - 5:45 PM, 1-8 Grades Dress RehearsalSUN. DEC. 22 : 8:45 - 9:45 AM. All Grades Dress Rehearsal

10:00 AM Christmas Program

The first two Wednesday rehearsals involve just the PACE kids, grades 5-8. After Thanksgiving the Wednesdayrehearsals will involve grades 1-8. Preschool and Kindergarten - and ALL grades - will practice the first 30 minutesof the Sunday School hour beginning in November. So it would be so beneficial, for students and directors, if you couldmake every effort to be on time and at Sunday School and all Wednesday practices. You may contact Cindy Muellerat Waynemueller1@gmail.com and Connie Eitzmann at eitzmann@superiorinet.net with any questions. If school isdismissed for inclement weather there will be no practice.SNACKS - There will be a sign-up sheet posted for the December Wednesday practices. Please check it out!

Women of Peace - Thankoffering Sunday has been set for

November 17. There will be a basket in the overflow for your thank-offering donations.

You can put your donation in an envelope in the basket if you’d like to keep your thank-

offering boxes. Anyone is welcome to donate, as this special offering helps pay for the

shipping of all the kits and blankets the women have made (checks payable to “Women of

Peace”). The basket will be brought up during the offering so it works best to donate

before worship or add to the basket in front immediately after church.

Women of the Word (WOW) Board Minutes – October 21, 2019The meeting was called to order by President Jami O’Neal. Thirteen members were present. Louisa Fintel gave the

devotion. Minutes from the last meeting were read. Julia Pohlmann made a motion to approve the minutes seconded by

Denise Brettmann. Motion carried.

The TREASURER’S REPORT was given by Mary Jo Hofts showing a balance of $3276.93. She went over the deposits

and expenditures for the past month. Lori Grummert made a motion to approve, second by Mary Miller. Motion carried.

MISSION GROWTH: Mary Jo reported there is one casserole in freezer she will call for volunteers to bring a couple

more. The Fall Happening with Sister Nacke was well attended. Maybe we should look into getting some more

information on this to keep people informed.

MISSION COMMUNITY: Lori checked with Marla and the corsages for confirmation are ordered. Mary will get gift

certificates for the college students. WOW will also get gifts for the shut ins of Peace.

MISSION ACTION: Louisa reported that blanket tying will be October 28, the last Monday of the month.

October is Pastor Appreciation month; Chandra made a motion to purchase a gift card for Pastor Dennis seconded by

Connie. Motion carried.

Thank-offering will be Sunday November 17th

WOW Appreciation Sunday will be December 1st, all board members will bring 2 dozen cookies.

Caroling is tentatively set for December 8. WOW will help purchase crackers and cheese for the stockings.

Next meeting will be January 20, 2020.

Closed with the Lord’s Prayer.

Respectfully submitted, Linda Fangmeyer, Secretary

Events you may be interested in... Annual Turkey\ham Dinner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sunday November 3rd from

11:00 to 1:00. Free will offering with a suggested price of $9.00 per person, $5.00 for children.

AA weekly meetings...The Davenport Hope Group holds an open AA meeting every Tuesday night at 8:00 p.m. in the Davenport Methodist

Church basement, located at 307 N. Maple Ave., Davenport NE.

The Deshler Group holds an open AA meeting every Sunday night at 7:00 p.m. at Parkview Haven Nursing Home,

Deshler NE, in the Activity Room (use the south entrance, first door on your left).

LCMC ANNUAL GATHERING REPORT...The Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) 19th Annual Gathering was held September29-October 2, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. The theme of this year’s event was “Listen Up!”, designed tochallenge and encourage our congregations to listen to God’s calling in our lives. A total of 763 people attendedthe Gathering including 440 delegates, 190 church members, 24 seminarians, 49 vendors, 2 speakers, 8members of the Board of Trustees, 6 LCMC staff members, and 44 guests who were non-members of LCMC.

The event opened Sunday evening with dinner followed by an opening worship service preached by AndreaPaulson, Associate Pastor of First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hastings, NE., and Holy Communion.

Keynote speakers at the Gathering were Greg Finke, Executive Director of dwelling114.org and Grace Johnson,Education Administrator at The Master’s Institute Seminary, focusing on inspiring our congregations to “ListenUp!” to God’s calling in our lives, the people around us, and challenges that face us across generations.

Bible studies were led each morning by Jim Cords, Tucson, AZ, a member of the LCMC Ministry Board.Attendees also participated in fellowship meet-ups, breakout sessions, networked and had the opportunity tovisit with mission and ministry organizations vendors.

Breakout sessions we attended included:• Meet & Greet – getting acquainted with pastors and other attendees• Listening To Your People – Ideas for listening, activities and how to become active and a blessing in our

church and community• Leading Through Change – A blessing and a challenge

Pastor Mark Vander Tuig, LCMC Service Coordinator, who has served as Service Coordinator since 2010,announced his retirement in 2020.

Pastor Vander Tuig also highlighted new working relations with people in Brazil and Norway which have beenin process for two years. During the business session, an unanimous approval was given for a church plantingand revitalizing movement of the Lutheran church in Brazil, “Movimento Encountrao”, and the EvangelicalLutheran Free Church in Norway (ELFCN) to join the LCMC. Representatives from Brazil and Norway werein attendance at the gathering. Representatives of the LCMC have visited both Norway and Brazil.

Pastor Mark Vander Tuig announced three upcoming events for 2020 and encouraged LCMC congregationsto participate:

• Three Days of Prayer (https://www.lcmc.net/three-days-of-prayer) - January 7-9, 2002• Youth Event (https://www.lcmc.net/youth-gathering) July 21-24 in Des Moines, IA• 20th Annual Gathering (https://www.lcmc.net/annual-gathering) October 4-7, Arden Hills, MN

On Tuesday evening, a concert was presented by Rachel Scott, a singer, songwriter and worship leader fromOmaha.

On Wednesday morning, Mark Vander Tuig led a business session thanking past LCMC Board of Trustees andwelcoming newly elected members. A panel discussion on ministry was then held.

The 19th Annual Gathering concluded on Wednesday morning, with a closing worship service preached byJonathan Haseley, East Campus Pastor of Lutheran Church of the Master, Omaha, NE, and included HolyCommunion.

The 20th Annual Gathering will be held October 4-7, 2020 at North Heights Lutheran Church, Arden Hills, MN.

We enjoyed the opportunity to also visit with Pastors Joe Love and Phil Nielsen who were in attendance at theGathering and send their greetings.

Merlyn Pohlmann & Glenn Kirchhoff