Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church

Adults and youth please sign up thru the link to let us know you are coming!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E49A4AB2AA4FC1-64561656-2026#/

 

We are happy to announce we will be having another evening at church for our older youth.  We invite our youth and their friends who will be entering 7th grade thru High School this fall. 

“More Information to follow!”

VBS Program Items  - To be used every year.

• Colorful Area Rugs - 5’ X 7’ or larger. These would be great for grouping the kids and covering wood floors at Camp Forest.
• Sensory or Water/Sand Tables - this table will be used in the preschool and toddler space for sensory activities.

Rainforest Decorations

• Fake Tropical plants & Leaves - Ferns and other tropical plants/trees. If you need items returned to you, please clearly label or they will be donated to local thrift store
• Brown Paper Bags
• Large Cardboard tubes
• Green Plastic Tablecloths (rectangular or a role)

 

Craft & Imagination Station

• Cardstock - (not construction paper)
  • bright red
  • light (tree frog) green
  • white
• Glue Dots
• Empty Toilet Paper & Paper Towel Rolls
• 8 inch or larger paper plates
• Clear Elmers Glue
• Glitter—
  • Green
  • Brown (Bronze)
• Amazon or Hobby Lobby Gift Cards for craft and décor purchases.

Preschool & Toddler Room Items - (We would love to borrow these for the week)

• Jungle & Rainforest Board Books
• Creation Board Books
• Nature Large Piece Or Wooden Puzzles
• Jungle Animal Figures - (Anteater, parrots, monkeys, tree frogs, and jaguars)

https://peaceinpotter.org/announcement/90562

We have limited spaces for children who were in 4K thru 4th grade during the 2025-2026 School Year.  Please contact the church office for more information or to register.  920-853-3821

Registration is closed for all of our 2-year-old toddler and 3K groups.

If your child is already registered, please pay the Registration Fee of $20 per child.  Fees should be paid by June 28, 2026 and 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 

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 once a month during services.  Training is provided.  Please speak with one of our volunteers, Tara Bruckner or Rhonda for information. 

Our next Quarterly Meeting is Sunday, July 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.

Church Picnic & Children’s VBS Program

July 16th at Camp Forest,

Forest Junction

Subs & Potluck - 5:00 p.m.

Children’s VBS Program - 6:00 p.m.

We invite you to join us for a fun evening of fellowship and entertainment. Sub sandwiches will be provided. Please bring a dish to share; sides, salad, or dessert.

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 with Season 6.  Classes are tentatively scheduled to resume in October.

Join us for a relaxing evening as we learn together. The accompanying study guide helps guide the conversation and aid us in understanding the events of that time period.

Volunteer Signup sheets are available at church. If you do not have the opportunity to signup, come to Fest and let us know you want to help. We will find an area that needs your help.

Thursday Set-up

5:30 p.m. at Church - gather items needed and take them to the park.

5:45 p.m. at Hilbert Civic Park - unload trailer, move picnic tables, help with lighting, stock coolers, etc.

Desserts to Sell at Gospel Fest

We need pies, tortes, and similar desserts. If you can bake, we need you! Drop off you baked goods at the beverage stand starting at 8:00 a.m. Friday morning.

Friday Morning Dessert Cutting

Prep Work: 8:00 a.m. until complete

Cut, package, and label pies/torts. Put desserts into coolers.

Friday Fish Fry Stand

Prep Work: 9:00 a.m. until complete

Fryers: 3:00 p.m. until close (6:00 p.m.?)

Call out Orders: 3:30 p.m. until close

Pavilion Area: 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (bus tables & washing trays)

Beverage Stand

Friday & Saturday shifts – sell deserts, beverages and ice cream.

Hamburger Stand

Friday & Saturday shifts throughout the day. Help prepare food orders or work as a fryer of cheese curds & French fries.

Golf Cart Driver to transport people from parking area to Gospel Fest seating area. 

Friday & Saturday shifts - For insurance reasons, you must be at least 18 years old with valid Driver’s License to operate a golf cart or ATV.

Parking Assistance

Friday & Saturday shifts available throughout the day. Help guide those attending the Fest to parking areas.

Grounds Cleanup & Bathrooms

Friday & Saturday shifts - We are pleased that the people who come to Gospel Fest are good about cleaning up after themselves. We do need to make sure that garbage cans are emptied and new bags put in.

Bathroom Detail – involves checking that bathrooms have toweling, soap and toilet paper. Making sure the room is clean and report any plumbing issues so that they can be fixed.

Dish Washing

Friday & Saturday shifts - You may have already imagined that there are a lot of dishes to do with items we use in preparing the food.

Saturday Evening Clean-up and Pack

Starting at 7:00 p.m. - Final clean-up and load the Gospel Fest trailer and also vehicles for items to return to church.

 

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.

 

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