Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Announcements

• 2nd Annual Plants to Postage Prayer Ministry Fundraiser ~ May 14 & 21, 2023, held before and after the worship service.

  

  There will be over 130 plants available to choose from for a monetary donation to the Prayer Ministry Postage Fund.

  They include Beefsteak and Roma Tomatoes, 3 kinds of Sweet Bell Peppers, Jalapeno peppers, and 5 Aloe Vera potted potted plants will be available in the Narthex before or after the worship service.  All funds raised will go toward the purchase of postage stamps used by our Prayer Ministry to send cards and letters.  Thank you!

  Please return the empty pots after planting or repotting your plants to the church.

• Dead Theologians Study ~ Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7:00 a.m.

  Men Who Rocked the World - The Revivalists / Session 5 - George Whitefield II - https://vimeo.com/189957571

  This study held at church and led by Pastor Marc.  We examine the writings of famous Christian scholars who are no longer with us. Class meets at the church from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. generally on the first or second Tuesday of the month. 

• Chess Club @ the Neenah Public Library - Wednesday, June 15th

  Departing from church at 4:45 p.m. to go to Neenah. The Chess Club is held from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.  We don’t have to stay the whole time, we can play that by ear.  Please let Pastor Marc know if you would like to join us!

• Recycling Fundraiser for our Youth Group ~ June 24, 2023 - 9 a.m. to Noon

  

   

• VBS - Vacation Bible School ~ July 10 thru 14, 2023 ~ Register today!

  VBS is open to children from *2-year-old nursery thru 5th grade. 

  • Held at: Camp Forest, W2230 US-10, Forest Jct.
  • Grade level based on 2022-2023 school year. 
  • *2-year-olds are required to have an adult attend VBS with them.

   

  Shine a light on Jesus' love!  Each day kids will launch into Stellar adventures of faith-building fun. Kids will have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world with out of this world stellar buddies; Cosmo, Ringo, Luna, Sol, and Halley.

  • Registration Fee $20 per child
  • Registration forms are available at church or you may register online or print a form and mail it in.
  • Registration begins ~ Sunday, April 2, 2023
  • Register by June 18, 2023 so that we may order supplies. (Registration forms received after June 18th might not receive a program t-shirt or some of the materials that are given out.)

   

  Link for online registration or to print a registration form ~ https://peaceinpotter.org/registration_forms 

• YES - Youth Encounter & Service ~ July 10 thru 14, 2023 ~ 6th thru 8th Graders ~ Register today!

  YES, is a new program we are offering to the Middle School students, 6th thru 8th grade.

  • Held at: Camp Forest, W2230 US-10, Forest Jct.
  • Grade level based on 2022-2023 school year. 

   

  Students will experience a combination of apologetics and faith formation while learning how to defend their faith and in assisting in the VBS program!

  • Registration Fee $20 per child
  • Registration forms are available at church or you may print a for from the link below and mail it in. 
  • Register by June 18, 2023 so that we may order supplies. (Registration forms received after June 18th might not receive a program t-shirt or some of the materials that are given out.)

   

  Link for online registration or to print a registration form ~ https://peaceinpotter.org/registration_forms

• Gospel Music Fest ~ August 18 & 19, 2023 ~ Hilbert Civic Park, Hilbert, WI

  Free Admission!

  Join us for the 18th Annual Gospel Fest with 15 groups from across the country performing southern gospel, country, and bluegrass music. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a spirit filled weekend with family and friends!

  Coolers are not permitted on the grounds.

  Food, snacks & refreshments are available on the grounds of the Fest including; brats, hamburgers, cheese curds, fries, popcorn, ice cream and lots of homemade desserts.

  Friday - Fish Fry with a choice of Perch, Haddock or Shrimp.

  Saturday - Chicken Breast sandwiches are added to the menu.

  

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

  

  Last year we assembled and shipped 546 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, Bar Soap, Washcloths, Toothbrushes, Toothbrush Covers
  • Tools - Plyers, Screwdrivers, Small Hammers, Wrenches, Flashlights with Batteries
  • Small Stuffed Animals (Beanie Baby size), 9-inch Dolls, Toy Cars, Small Balls, Puzzles, Yo-yos, Small Frisbee
  • Stickers, Pens, Markers, Crayons, Colored Pencils, Erasers, Scissors, Small Notepads and Coloring Books 

   

  For more information about this wonderful program, go to the following link:    https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/ 

  Thank you!

• 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.  

  YouTube link:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTY1swc_aYQUwGm6TJ-b6A/videos

• Psalms Bible Study ~ Fridays at 3:45 p.m.

  Join us for Bible study on Friday afternoons at 3:45 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

  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.

• 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. 

  We have them available for sale in the church office.

  You may order CD’s and cookbooks from Bud & Carolyn McAtee at 920-756-3830 or email:  bud.mcatee@gmail.com