Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Announcements

Click a title below for further details.

Quarterly Meeting ~ April 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
Our next Quarterly Meeting is Sunday, April 26, 2026, 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.
Youth Group Program Planning Meeting for Parents & Adult Volunteers ~ Sunday, April 26th @ 11:00 a.m.
We would like to meet with parents and volunteers to discuss ideas and leadership for the future of our Youth Group program.
Tuesday Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m. ~ Starting April 21st ~ "Early Church & False Teachings" ~ Held at Outer Limits in Forest Jct.
How did the early church deal with false teachings?

Join us as we look at the false teachings that tried to corrupt the early church and the church today. Everyone is welcome.

Held at the Outer Limits, N8795 Church St, Forest Junction.
Crisis Response Team Meeting ~ Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities for servig at Church
Missions Committee - Join this committee and be involved in deciding where we send our mission funds. Speak to a church Council Member.

Sound Booth Volunteer - Become a volunteer in the sound booth during services. Training is provided. Please speak with one of our volunteers or Tara Bruckner for information.

Additional Ushers - April, May, June, July, and September - Become an Usher for Worship Services. Please sign up with Rhonda in the church office. A description of usher duties is on the narthex bulletin board.
Recycling Fundraiser for our Youth Group ~ June 27, 2026 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Gospel Fest Event Flyer for August 21 & 22, 2026
Gospel Music Fest ~ August 21 & 22, 2026 ~ Hilbert Civic Park, Hilbert, WI
This annual event is hosted by the Voices of Peace and Peace E & R Church of Potter, WI.

Gospel Fest is held the third weekend of August. Performances are Friday, 11:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. We have 15 groups from across the country performing southern gospel, country, and bluegrass music.

Free Admission! A free will offering is collected with 100% of the money going to the bands.

Food, snacks & refreshments are available for purchase 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.

No carry-ins allowed. Coolers are not permitted on the grounds.

Please join us and bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a spirit filled weekend with family and friends!

For more information contact Bud or Carolyn at 920-756-3830 * 920-470-0423

Email: bud.mcatee@gmail.com Website http://www.voicesofpeacemusic.net

Free Admission!

Join us for the 21st Annual Gospel Fest with musical 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.
VBS ~ July 13 thru 17, 2026 ~ Register by June 15th
Children from *2-year-old nursery thru 4th grade.
- Held at: Camp Forest, W2230 US-10, Forest Jct.
- Grade level based on 2025-2026 school year.
- *2-year-olds are required to have an adult attend VBS with them.
Rainforest Falls - An adventure discovering the nature of God while exploring what it means to be rooted in a relationship with Him. Their safe place in life's storms. Each day kids journey into adventures of faith-building fun. Kids will have a wonderful time exploring God's word with; Tango the quetzal, Seymour the glass frog, Dottie the ocelot, Tia the giant anteater, and Howie the howler monkey.
- Registration Fee is $20 per child and should be paid by June 28, 2026. Fees may be turned in to the church office or mailed to: Peace E & R Church, VBS Registration - P. O. Box 37 - Potter, WI 54160-0037
- Registration forms are available at church or you may register through this website.
- Registration cap of 75 children for VBS
- Register by June 15, 2026 so that we may order supplies. (Registration forms received after June 15th 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
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts ~ A project of Samaritan's Purse®
Last year we assembled and shipped 625 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

Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Potter, Wisconsin

Welcome

Announcements

Quarterly Meeting ~ April 26, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Youth Group Program Planning Meeting for Parents & Adult Volunteers ~ Sunday, April 26th @ 11:00 a.m.

Tuesday Bible Study @ 6:30 p.m. ~ Starting April 21st ~ "Early Church & False Teachings" ~ Held at Outer Limits in Forest Jct.

Crisis Response Team Meeting ~ Monday, May 4, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m.

Volunteer Opportunities for servig at Church

Recycling Fundraiser for our Youth Group ~ June 27, 2026 - 9 a.m. to Noon

Gospel Fest Event Flyer for August 21 & 22, 2026

Gospel Music Fest ~ August 21 & 22, 2026 ~ Hilbert Civic Park, Hilbert, WI

VBS ~ July 13 thru 17, 2026 ~ Register by June 15th

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

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
29	30	31	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	1	2
3	4	5	6	7

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
29	30	31	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	1	2
3	4	5	6	7

S	M	T	W	T	F	S
29	30	31	1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24	25
26	27	28	29	30	1	2
3	4	5	6	7