SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS – Theodore and Penelope Repass – the grandchildren of Mike and Sandy Bishop – were baptized today, Aug 13, 2026.
And this Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Not only are we celebrating our people, we are celebrating our church. Prince of Peace’s Commissioning Charter was signed August 13, 1989! 37 years old! Millie Mutka, Sue Crist, Dawn Gonitzke, Jerrie Van Haverbeke and Lowell Petersen all signed the Charter. (I may have missed someone as I wasn’t able to decipher all of the handwriting).
PRAYERS – Jon Cook; Karen Engels; Millie Mutka; Bonnie Van Hise; John Adams; Kathy Mayo; Barb Zima’s friends Mick, Steven and Marilyn Hummel, Ryan Lauritzen; Nancy Ehlinger, Gregory Bowens; Laurie Nelson; Amber Ross’s daughter Linda; Karen Stanton’s friends Don & Penny Waite and sister Pam Schweitzer; Bev Epping’s daughter Kimberly Epping Cardenas and son Michael Epping; Sandy Bishop’s friend Kelly Newman and brother Larry; Randy & Diane Niemczyk’s daughter Julia VanAvery, Randy’s mom Beverly, niece Sarah Joda, Denise Runde and Denise Hazel; Valeria Hesselberg; Chris Markussen; Strong’s friend Erin Molle; Mark Lickteig’s daughter Missy; Debbie Cyrtmus’ mother, Rose Wicker and sister, Corrie Trittin; the Ebert’s friend Donna; Patricia Rasmussen’s sister Christine; Joyce Leander’s son Kevin Church; Bob Michael’s brother Tom Michaels; Ashley Clark’s friends Keith & Becky Hernandez and Kristie Dehart; the Waggoner’s sister-in-law Cheryl Busse, and friends Karla Zyhowski, Chris Sturgeon; Karen Engels niece Lisa and friend Bob; Ann Carlson’s people Don, Enid, Martha, Ben, Sherry, Armand, Christian and Darren; peace for all nations and comfort for those in distress.
PRAYER LIST PROCEDURE – Submit your prayer requests to the office in writing, by phone, by email or in person. If requesting prayers for someone other than yourself or an immediate family member, please obtain permission – unless the circumstances are public in nature.
GUESTS – if you are visiting us today, please sign our book at the entrance to the sanctuary.
FELLOWSHIP HOUR – Sign up for Fellowship Hour in the Fellowship Hall! The new sign-up sheet is out.
QUILTERS UNTIE! – I mean unite to tie. Tie one on with the quilting group as they assemble quilts. Meet every first and third Wed of the month 9:30 to 11:30 am.
SEPTEMBER MOVIE NIGHT – Sep 30. We will be showing HAMILTON! Don’t worry – a copy of the lyrics will be on hand. And we will have the movie close-captioned.
BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS – due to a busy summer ahead, blood pressure check dates will be a moving target. If the signs are out when you arrive, then we will have a BP check.
MINIGOLF – on Aug 30 at 11:00 am we will be having our annual minigolf outing at Eagle Falls Adventure Golf, 10’Fore’0 E. Pine Street in Eagle River. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
PASTOR GRANT AT CHAPEL OF THE HILLS – Pastor Grant will serve as Guest Chaplain at Chapel of the Hills in Rapid City, SD Aug 17-23. We are grateful to Adam Matyska for leading worship at Prince of Peace on Sunday, Aug 23. Thank you Adam! And safe travels for Pastor Grant – coming and going.
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES – Our August birthdays: Chris Roberts, Sue Crist, Jack Palmer, David Strong, Beverly Epping, Judy Laatsch, Sandy Bishop, Rachel Strong, (Sandy and Rachel are birthday buddies), Lowell Petersen, Ann Currie, Lisa Kohlman, David Mroczynski, AND – our very own Prince of Peace’s birthday is Aug 13! Our anniversaries: the Del Pontes, Andersons, Nordines, and Thomas’.
GOD’S WORK – OUR HANDS!
Celebrating all that they do on Sep 13! Look for the banner we created last year with our handprints.
We are excited about our outreach project that involves all of the congregation. We are going to collect Socks and Cuddly Teddy Bears!! Adult and Youth socks will be distributed to the homeless shelters in the Northwoods and the Teddy Bears will be given to the “Foster Closet” for foster children when they are placed and to the Eagle River Fire and Police Departments for comfort for children on calls that affect them, starting this coming Sunday.
There will be a laundry bin placed at the base of the Baptismal Font to accept donations to ” The Mountain of Socks ” given with love Also on Sunday Sep 13 – be ready for the “Socks and Teddy Bear Blessing” followed by treats in the Fellowship Hall and don’t forget to wear your God’s Work T-Shirts. (We have some still available in the Front Office 2 – Small, 2 – Medium, 2 L and 2 2XL)
We are the Hands and Feet of God here at Prince of Peace Thank you for your generosity
FUN FACT: The story of the teddy bear begins in November 1902, when President Theodore Roosevelt went on a hunting trip in Mississippi and refused to shoot a bear that was restrained.
NOTES FROM ANN – Not a whole lot to add this week. One picture is of two completely dejected dogs as their human play toys left. Milo was the first one to lay down and pout. Leinie quickly joined him. And the other picture is of a cool art piece I picked up from a Wisconsin artist – she sometimes makes it up to the St. Germain Flea Market. I very much enjoy her work.
I hope everyone is taking time to enjoy the summer. In between guests, in between regular chores and duties and responsibilities. Remember to take the time to take it all in. The time flies by. It isn’t wasteful to stop and enjoy it. Even the Big Guy stopped and took a moment to see that it was good.
Oh – and if you complete the WordSearch – please know I learned a lot this week planning this one. Some new words. Some new trivia. It isn’t just a game – it is a learning experience!
