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.

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

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.

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.

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)

To join via zoom, please contact Marianne Gould at Marianne@peacenb.org

Seekers and Sponges - 8:30am
Join Seekers and Sponges on Sunday at 8:30 am via Zoom.  We have been discussing a series of video presentations, "Great Figures of the New Testament" by Amy-Jill Levine, who is University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Divinty School.  Each week is a stand alone lecture, so feel free to join in any week you would like.  This Sunday our topic will be The Centurion. 

Sweet Hour of Prayer Group
Our weekly Prayer Group Zooms every Monday at 9:00 am. We have a devotion, share prayer requests and pray over each request. The group is led by Becky Voges. If you would like to be a part of the group, please email Becky (beckyvoges@yahoo.com) and she will send the Zoom link. All prayer requests will be kept confidential.

Pastor's Virtual Conversation 
Every Monday from 3 pm - 4 pm; Come join Pastor Jake on Zoom to ask questions, check-in, and lift up prayers. Join HERE - Meeting ID: 991 3660 5065; Password: 015347

Stephen Ministers
Are here to listen and help: If you need help or support, click HERE to learn more about Stephen's Ministry at Peace Lutheran Church.

Tech Support
Need some technical support? Trying to stay connected in a virtual world can be frustrating when things don't work or the technological learning curve seems steep. If you need some help, contact: Patti Kassel @ kasselpatti@gmail.com or Deacon Darcy Mittelstaedt @ darcy.mittelstaedt@gmail.com

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.

Other resources can be found at:
www.swtsynod.org
www.elca.org

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 

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.