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Peace Weekly News eBlastWednesday, May 12, 2021 |
Sunday's Worship Preview
Read Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 In the days between Jesus’ ascension and Pentecost, Peter oversees the process whereby one of the members of the community of believers is chosen to be the twelfth apostle, in order to fill the vacancy created by Judas’s treachery and death. The early church had its hardships; it was no cakewalk. Life in the church today isn’t easy either. We struggle to be faithful and follow Jesus in a broken world that it might experience grace and hope. For so much of life we like to rely on certainty and routine, but in our disrupted world, we find that seldom the case which leads to frustration and fear. Join us on Sunday as we explore what it means to be the church in uncertain times and to walk by faith that God truly is leading us. |
Celebration of BaptismHaley and Lillian Morelock Jesus went down to the River Jordan to be baptized and publicly affirmed as the Son of God. So too will Haley and Lillian receive God’s promises as children of God. Join us on Saturday, May 22nd at 10am at Cypress Bend Park for the baptism of Haley and Lillian Morelock in the river. Location: Cypress Bend Park - 503 Peace Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 |
Ascension Thursday WorshipMay 13, 2021 Acts 1:1-11 shares the story of Jesus' ascension into the heavens. We commemorate this special time 40 days after Easter and join the disciples as we hear Jesus' command that we are to be his witnesses throughout the world. The Feast of the Ascension falls on May 13th. You’re invited to worship using this Worship Video. |
Worship Schedule
8am worship in the Peace parking lot in your car using a broadcast on a radio frequency. 10am worship on the front lawn livestreamed or outdoor, in-person. Bring your own chair. Please continue to wear masks for in-person activities. If there is inclement weather, this service will be available only online. This is our worship schedule until the building is renovated and the sanctuary available for use. |
Peace Dialogues - May 16, 2021 @ 12:30pm -1:30pm"Meeting In The Middle" During his acceptance speech of the 2021 Jean Herscholt Humanitarian Award at this year’s Academy Awards, Tyler Perry (actor, director, producer, screenwriter) talks about the importance of “refusing hate” and learning to “meet one another in the middle, in our common humanity”. For our Peace Dialogue this month we will watch Tyler’s acceptance speech and consider what it means to us individually and as the church to refuse hate and meet others “in the middle”. Watch the video: Tyler Perry Humanitarian Award Speech As we consider this question, we will also look to scripture, to the example of Jesus, to see how his ministry teaches us as Christians to refuse hate and to meet others in the middle. Jesus is constantly faced with pressures to follow others’ agenda; to draw a line in the sand; and pick a side. Instead, he chooses a third way. In a world that tries to divide things into this or that, Jesus offers us an alternative vision and path to walk together in faith. (Excellent reading by author and theologian Walter Wink titled Jesus' Third Way) |
Ecumenical Contemplative PrayerSunday, May 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM To join via zoom, please contact Marianne Gould at Marianne@peacenb.org |
Exploring the Bible TogetherTUESDAYS @ 6:30pm Join Pastor Jake Fain, Deacon Andrew More, and Pastor Paul Miller as we explore the Bible together. To check out this week's episode, click on the title above. What does it mean to be a witness? Explore this word throughout the story of the Bible and see how it’s used to describe an experience with God. You may watch last week's episode What is the Gospel by clicking HERE. Go to https://bibleproject.com Exploring The Bible Zoom Bible Study
Each Tuesday from 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm we will have an open discussion of one of the Bible Project videos. This week it will be helpful, but not required, for you to watch the YouTube video above, What does "Witness" mean? We’ll spend about 30 minutes unpacking the video and opening it up for questions, insights, comments, etc. This link will work for all subsequent Tuesdays, so keep it handy. Anyone is welcome to join us! No experience with Bible study (or even the Bible) is necessary! Join us as we explore the Bible together!
Click here to join: Tuesday Zoom Bible Study
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Peace Ministries
Seekers and Sponges - 8:30am Sweet Hour of Prayer Group Pastor's Virtual Conversation Stephen Ministers Tech Support |
Southwestern Texas Synod Assembly 2021Save the date: June 4 - June 6 Peace Lutheran is a part of the Southwestern Texas Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Each year the synod holds an assembly, much like a congregational annual meeting, where members come together to learn, to share stories of God’s work in the world, to elect leaders, and establish a missional budget to advance God’s work together. The 2021 Synod Assembly runs from June 4-6 and the theme is “Live Expectantly, Love Abundantly”, centering around John 4, the story of the Samaritan women at the well. Click HERE for more information and for a link to register. You may join online at www.facebook.com/swtsynod and tune into the work of the church.
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Upcoming Ministry ActivitiesMark your calendars Vacation Bible School Zoom - Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm Vacation Bible School Picnic - Saturday, June 26 from 10:00am to 2:00pm @ Landa Park Christmas Tea - Saturday, December 4 |
Three Expressions of the Church
We are part of one church body organized in three expressions — congregations, synods, and the churchwide organization. Each expression has its particular functions but all three together share a common mission of doing God’s work in the world and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. Together, they ensure a solid foundation of leadership, active involvement in communities, opportunities for dialogue and diverse perspectives, creative partnerships, and support for members and ministries of the ELCA.
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