Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Announcements

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Pastor Marc Axelrod - Retiring
Pastor Office Hours - Friday, October 10th - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rev. Gary Schultz is serving as interim pastor during and will have office hours at church on Friday's if you would like to meet with him.

For pastoral needs at other times, please call the church office to make arrangements to speak to someone or contact Bud Wieting - 920-418-0630 or Richard Nevenhoven - 920-866-0681.
Coats for Kids 2025 ~ A donation box is in the Church Narthex.
Damascus Road Project - Information & Update Sunday, October 19th
10/19/25: Cully Sheahan, a volunteer with Damascus Road Project, will provide recent updates on work this ministry is doing to fight the evils of human trafficking and sexual exploitation locally and statewide.

After service, she'll answer your questions plus have information available.

Current need for KwikTrip, DollarTree, and Walmart gift cards - any amount is appreciated! More on the website: www.damascusroadproject.org
Confirmation Class ~ Wednesdays 6:15 p.m.
Our Confirmation process is a two-year program. Students are eligible to begin confirmation when they enter the 7th grade and are confirmed after completing two years in the program.

Parent/Student Orientation - Wednesday, September 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

Classes begin on September 10th and run through March on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:15 p.m.

Our curriculum is based on the book "Christian Beliefs, Revised edition: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know" and the accompanying Study Guide.

Additional materials for our 2025-2026 class will be posted to this website.
- Confirmation Class Syllabus
- Weekly Bible Reading Schedule
Our Praise Band Performing during the Worship Service ~ Sunday, October 26th @ 8:45 a.m.
Our Praise Band will perform and lead our songs during the worship service on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Women's Bible Study Group ~ "The Chosen" series, Season 5 ~ Starting October 7, 2025
The Women's Bible/Book Study Group meets on Tuesday evenings during the fall, winter and spring. This fall we plan to continue with "The Chosen" series - Season 5.

Join us for a relaxing evening as we learn together. The book has study questions included to help guide the conversation and aid us in understanding the Bible.

Contact Jeanne Axelrod to order a study guide for this class.
Crisis Response Team Meeting ~ Monday, October 6, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m. Please contact a Team Director listed in the infomation to become a member or with your questions.
All church members are invited to attend our meetings to gain a better understanding of what this team does. If you are interested in being a part of this group, please attend the meeting.

Current team members are encouraged to attend the meeting to stay up to date with emergency procedures and also to sign up for door coverage during the worship service and church events.

Crisis Team Directors are: Jeff Krueger, Bud Wieting, Dave Johnson, and Chad Lerche.
Quarterly Meeting ~ October 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Our next Quarterly Meeting is Sunday, October 26, 2025, immediately following the morning worship service.

We encourage all members of the church to attend the meeting to stay well informed and have the opportunity to participate in important decisions regarding our church.
Election of New Church Board Member at the Annual Meeting in January
Penny Steinke has served on the Church Board for the past six years. We would like to thank her for their service and dedication to the church while serving on the consistory.

We will elect a new member to our Church Consistory at the Annual Meeting on January 25, 2026.

Our Church Board Members are elected to a three year term and have oversight and jurisdiction of the congregation and all its organizations. The members of the board also hold offices within the church; President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Consistory Secretary, Communion Steward and Member at large. The consistory meets once a month to discuss church matters and finances. They also serve the elements for communion as needed each month.

Members of Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church of Potter are encouraged to serve on the Church Board. If you would like information or are interested in serving, please contact a current Church Board Member or Pastor Marc. The eligibility requirements are shown below.

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By Laws – Section XIII. Elections, Article 1.

A majority vote cast at the annual congregational meeting shall elect members of the consistory. They shall be elected for a term of office of three years. One Elder and one Deacon are to be elected each year. All elections shall be by ballot. To be eligible for any office in the congregation, the candidate shall have been a member of the congregation for at least 1 year and must be 21 years of age or over.
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts ~ A project of Samaritan's Purse®
Last year we assembled and shipped 601 Shoebox Gifts with your generous donations.

We are collecting gift items and empty shoeboxes for this year's Shoebox Gifts. Place gift items and shoeboxes in the bins located in the main entrance foyer.

Gift items we are collecting include:
- New Clothes for Boys or Girls ages 2 to 14, Socks, Flip-Flops, Sunglasses
- Combs/Brushes, Washcloths, Toothbrushes, Toothbrush Covers - No soap!
- Tools - Plyers, Screwdrivers, Small Hammers, Wrenches, Screws, Nails, Flashlights with Batteries
- Small Stuffed Animals (Beanie Baby size), 9-inch Dolls, Toy Cars, Small Balls, Puzzles, Yo-yos, Small Frisbee
- Pens, Pencils, Erasers, Pencil Sharpeners, Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Scissors, Small Notepads and Coloring Books, Stickers
For more information about this wonderful program, go to the following link: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Thank you!
The Voices of Peace Music Ministry ~ CD's & Cookbook
Help support the Voices of Peace music ministry and mission work by purchasing their CDs "Gospel Favorites" or "All is Well". You may also purchase their cookbook “The Good News and Good Food”. Cost is $15 each.

These are available for sale in the church office.

You may order CD’s and cookbooks from Bud & Carolyn McAtee by contacting them at:

920-756-3830 or email: bud.mcatee@gmail.com
Gospel Music Fest Event Dates thru 2030

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Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Potter, Wisconsin

Welcome

Announcements

Pastor Marc Axelrod - Retiring

Pastor Office Hours - Friday, October 10th - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Coats for Kids 2025 ~ A donation box is in the Church Narthex.

Damascus Road Project - Information & Update Sunday, October 19th

Confirmation Class ~ Wednesdays 6:15 p.m.

Our Praise Band Performing during the Worship Service ~ Sunday, October 26th @ 8:45 a.m.

Women's Bible Study Group ~ "The Chosen" series, Season 5 ~ Starting October 7, 2025

Crisis Response Team Meeting ~ Monday, October 6, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m. Please contact a Team Director listed in the infomation to become a member or with your questions.

Quarterly Meeting ~ October 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Election of New Church Board Member at the Annual Meeting in January

Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts ~ A project of Samaritan's Purse®

The Voices of Peace Music Ministry ~ CD's & Cookbook

Gospel Music Fest Event Dates thru 2030

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