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.    

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.  

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! 

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

Seekers and Sponges -  Sunday 8:30am
Join Seekers and Sponges on Sunday at 8:30 am.  We now have two options for meeting:  we will meet in person at the church (room location to be posted in the Narthex) and we will meet 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.  After listening to the DVD lecture via Zoom, all participate in a class discussion.  Each week is a stand alone lecture, so feel free to join in any week you would like.   Our next topic with the Amy Jill Levine Series on the Sermon on the Mount is called The Extensions.   To prepare for class discussion please read Matthew 5:13-48 

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

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.