Read John 6: 51-58

In what would have been heard as a very strange teaching, Jesus tells his followers that they are to eat his flesh and drink his blood.

Christians celebrate Holy Communion regularly as an act of worship.  But what is really going on?  What are we receiving in this sacramental act? 

Join us for worship this Sunday and share in the great feast. 

Video Message from Pastor Jake

Covid hospitalizations have risen past our guideline threshold.   Our church guidelines stipulate if we reach a 15% hospitalization rate in the area, we will refrain from indoor,  in-person activities.  As of August 9th, our regional hospitalization rate is at 17.83% with a sustained upward trajectory.

What does this mean? We are taking a pause from large gatherings indoors. During this time our leadership will monitor and evaluate the ongoing crisis and provide more information as things develop.

We continue online to worship, learn, pray, and check-in with one another. Outdoor activities may continue unabated.

During this challenging period please feel free to reach out to the church office for any support.  Remember you are the body of Christ and the church continues to share the good news of Jesus particularly in trying times.

God's peace be with you,
Pastor Jake 

Livestream worship each Sunday at 10am.  In-person worship has been suspended temporarily due to COVID.

Our summer schedule will continue with one worship experience.  

 Join us  livestream   

Join us Friday night, August 13, for outdoor Movie Night at the church!  The movie starts at 8:30pm in the back parking lot.  Bring your favorite snacks and drinks, pull out your lawn chair and join us as we enjoy some fun time together!  All ages are invited!

This month's movie is "Moana," an epic adventure about a spirited teen who sets sail on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfill her ancestors' unfinished quest.  Along the way, Moana discovers the one thing she's always sought:  her own identity.   Click below to watch the trailer.

 As the new school year begins, we pray for all students, teachers, and staff at schools everywhere, that they may learn and grow in body, mind, and spirit. We pray for school campuses; pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities, that they may provide a safe and nurturing learning environment.

During our livestreamed worship on Sunday, August 22nd, we will pray for all students, teachers, and staff, and especially those in our Peace family. Since we are not gathering in person, we will be delivering this year’s backpack tags to these children, youth and adults as reminder that our prayers go with them!   

Seekers and Sponges -  Sunday 8:30am ZOOM
Join Seekers and Sponges on Sunday at 8:30 am.  We are returning to meeting 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.   This week our topic will be Prayer Our Father.   To prepare for class discussion, please read Matthew 6:9-15

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 now have full use of our new media booth which utilizes a sound technician, a livestream operator, and a powerpoint operator. 

To sign up to be one of the media booth technicians/operator, please click the button below to be redirected to our SignUpGenius.  You can also sign up by clicking the link at the bottom of Peace's homepage @  www.peacenb.org

If you would like to learn how to be a media booth technician/operator or you have any questions, please contact the Peace office at 830-620-0618.

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.