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Peace Weekly News eBlastWednesday, July 21, 2021 |
Sunday's PreviewWho Belongs To Whom? It all starts in the Garden of Eden - humanity’s desire to possess what is beyond its reach. It seems like it is an inherent character of our broken human nature from that point forward, and yes, even today. We want to possess and control. We want to have everything on our own terms. This includes our relationship with God. In our gospel text for this Sunday (John 6:1-21), Jesus makes it clear that we cannot possess him. As much as we would like, we do not own Jesus. We cannot control Jesus. Jesus does not exist to fulfil our selfish purposes and appetites. Jesus is not a spiritual commodity for us to exploit for our own causes. Rather, Jesus gives freely out of his abundant love, compassion and goodness, and does this how and when Jesus so desires. It is not up to us to control. We belong to God, not the other way around. As God’s children, our response is to receive the gifts of Jesus’ love, grace, and mercy with thanksgiving and humility, and to invite others to do the same. |
Sunday Worship ScheduleJuly 25, 2021 Welcome back to in-person worship each Sunday at 10am. Our summer schedule will continue with one worship experience in two different ways. You may join us livestream or come and be together in the sanctuary as it continues to be rebuilt.
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BINGOMonday, August 9 @ 6:00 PM Join us for BINGO at Landa Park Area 7A. Bring your picnic supper and a few treasures from home for BINGO prizes. We cannot wait to see you there! |
SOS Food BankLooking for a new leader for Peace's volunteer team Peace volunteers at the SOS Food Bank on the 2nd Monday of every month. There is a core group of individuals who volunteer when their schedules allow. The group needs a new leader to be in place by September 13. Becky Krogness, who is serving as the "Interim Leader" will train the new leader. If you are interested in leading the volunteer team or have any questions, please contact Becky Krogness @ 830-221-6445. For more information about the SOS Food Bank, please visit their website: www.sosfoodbankinc.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 in our video series, "Creation," click on the title above. What exactly is the role of humans in the story of the Bible? Why does God care so much about us as powerless, created beings, and why are we compared to babbling babies in Psalm 8? In this video, we explore God’s purpose for humanity and all creation. To watch last week's video "Water of Life" click 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, Creation Series: Psalm 8. 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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Seekers and Sponges - Sunday 8:30am Sweet Hour of Prayer Group Pastor's Virtual Conversation Stephen Ministers Tech Support |
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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