Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

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Red Kettle Bell Ringers Needed for the Salvation Army - Schedule & Locations
New Church Photo Directory
Sign up to have your photo taken for the church directory. A member of the anniversary committee will be in the church narthex before and after services to add you to the photo schedule.

Photo times slots are on the following dates: January 6, 7, 13 & 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Hannah Roehrig is our photographer. There is no cost to you to have your pictures taken. You may purchase portraits from Hannah.
Youth Group Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 10th @ 2:30 p.m.
Our youth group is going Christmas caroling and will deliver cookies to those that they visit on December 10th.

Please donate Candy and Christmas Cookies for them to give to the houses they visit while caroling.

After caroling the youth group will return to church and have pizza. For additional information, please contact Brenda Van Daalwyk, Bob Van Daalwyk, Pastor Marc, or Jeanne Axelrod.
Ladies Secret Pals Holiday Gift Exchange ~ Sunday, December 10, 2023
A Peace Church Christmas ~ Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m.
Join us in person for our Christmas program featuring our youth and adults sharing their talents while telling the story of Christ’s Birth.

This program will not streamed on Facebook or YouTube.
Shoebox Gifts ~ Shipping Sponsors Needed for 2023
The shipping cost this year is $10 per box and we have 572 shoebox gifts this year. Please consider becoming a shipping sponsor.

Donations may be put in the offering plate, mailed to the church, or made through our website online giving. Note “shoebox gifts” in the memo.

Checks should be made out to - "Peace Evangelical & Reformed Church" or "PERC".  We will issue one check to pay the shipping to Samaritans' Purse. Thank you!
Adult Sunday School Class ~ at 10:10 a.m. In the Pastor's Office
Class meets in Pastor Marc's office following the worship service.

The study is in the Book of Revelation. Pastor Marc will have printed copies of study questions available at class. The study questions will also be available on this website.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Morning Services
Voices of Peace ~ Performing Sunday, January 14, 2024
Ask the Pastor ~ Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.
Pastor Marc will hold a Q & A session in the sanctuary following the worship service to answer questions about the Bible, Christianity, God, or Jesus.
Election of New Consistory Member at the January 28, 2023 Annual Meeting
Kyle Steinke & Dave Johnson have served on the consistory for the past six years. We would like to thank them for their service and dedication to the church while serving on the consistory.

We will elect two new members to the church consistory, a Deacon and an Elder, to the Church Consistory at the Annual Meeting on January 28, 2024.

Our Consistory members include the Pastor, three Elders, and three Deacons. Elders and Deacons are elected for a three year term and has oversight and jurisdiction of the congregation and all its organizations. The members of the consistory 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 consistory. If you would like information or are interested in serving, please contact a current Consistory 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.
Women’s Bible Study Group ~ Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Starting Season 3 of "The Chosen", beginning Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.

Ladies, we invite you to join us on Tuesdays for a relaxing evening of fellowship as we view and discuss Season 3 of "The Chosen". This is a Christian video series that explores the life of Jesus Christ through the perspective of those who interacted with him.

We use a study guide that accompanies the series to facilitate our discussions. You may obtain a copy of the Study Guide from Jeanne Axelrod.
Confirmation Classes ~ Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 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. Classes are led by Pastor Marc Axelrod and Tara Diedrich.

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

Classes begin on September 13th and run through March on Wednesday evenings from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.

Materials for our 2023-2024 Confirmation classes will be available on this website under the Bible Lessons tab and in class.
- Confirmation Class Syllabus
- Weekly Class Study Lessons
- Bible Application Lessons
- Sermon Questions
For additional information regarding our confirmation process, contact Pastor Marc Axelrod.
A Devotional Journey through the Bible with Pastor Marc ~ Weekdays at 9:00 a.m.
We invite you to join Pastor Marc on his journey through the books of the Bible in a devotional study. Pastor Marc addresses a new chapter Monday thru Friday on his Facebook page at 9:00 a.m.

You may view these devotionals on Facebook at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/potterpastor

Past lessons for the devotionals may be viewed on Pastor Marc's YouTube Page, Marc The Bible Teacher. These lessons include; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1st & 2nd Samuel, 1st & 2nd Kings, and 1st & 2nd Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Job.

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTY1swc_aYQUwGm6TJ-b6A/videos
Psalms Bible Study ~ Fridays at 3:00 p.m.
Join us for Bible study on Friday afternoons at 3:00 p.m. as we examine the Book of Psalms. This study is led by Pastor Marc and conducted in person at church.
Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study Group ~ 7:00 a.m. on select Saturdays ~ Book of Deuteronomy
Join us for breakfast, fellowship and Bible study. We meet at 7 Angels restaurant in Chilton on select Saturdays. The dates are listed on our calendar and in the church announcements.

This group starts the Book of Hebrews on November 5, 2022 and plan to study one chapter each time the meet. Pastor Marc will bring printed copies of the study questions with him to the breakfast. Study questions are also available on this website under the Bible Lessons tab.
Gospel Music Fest Event Calendar ~ 2024 thru 2030
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

Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Potter, Wisconsin

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Announcements

Red Kettle Bell Ringers Needed for the Salvation Army - Schedule & Locations

New Church Photo Directory

Youth Group Christmas Caroling - Sunday, December 10th @ 2:30 p.m.

Ladies Secret Pals Holiday Gift Exchange ~ Sunday, December 10, 2023

A Peace Church Christmas ~ Sunday, December 17th at 9:00 a.m.

Shoebox Gifts ~ Shipping Sponsors Needed for 2023

Adult Sunday School Class ~ at 10:10 a.m. In the Pastor's Office

Christmas Eve & Christmas Morning Services

Voices of Peace ~ Performing Sunday, January 14, 2024

Ask the Pastor ~ Sunday, January 21, 2024 at 10:10 a.m.

Election of New Consistory Member at the January 28, 2023 Annual Meeting

Women’s Bible Study Group ~ Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation Classes ~ Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

A Devotional Journey through the Bible with Pastor Marc ~ Weekdays at 9:00 a.m.

Psalms Bible Study ~ Fridays at 3:00 p.m.

Saturday Breakfast & Bible Study Group ~ 7:00 a.m. on select Saturdays ~ Book of Deuteronomy

Gospel Music Fest Event Calendar ~ 2024 thru 2030

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

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