In our modern, fast-paced, get-ahead-or-get-left-behind world we are often encouraged to “leave the past in the past”. There is a negative connotation about things that are “old”, “antiquated”, or “obsolete”. But in our story from Nehemiah this week, we learn a very important lesson: in order to move ahead, we must embrace our past, acknowledge our past, give thanks for our past. Only then can we use our past experiences and blessings as a foundation for our future. As Christians, we are very intentional about this. We often recall past events in God’s salvation history because without them, we would not be where we are today, and we would not have a vision for our future. In fact, our worship service is built around this strong commitment. As we conclude our series “Renovate: Building A Life With God”, we give thanks to God for all God has done for us, is doing for us, and promises to do for us. 

This fall we have been exploring the theme of renovation.  Renovation requires assessment of what to build.  As Christians we strive to build our lives on the firm foundation of Jesus.

Stewardship allows us to examine where our gifts come from and how we can partner with God and each other in building his kingdom of peace. 

Take some time to fill out our Stewardship guide to help discern how God is calling you to be generous joining in this great renovation project of faith.

You may fill this out online at www.peacenb.org/stewardship by Oct. 24th.  Thank you for your generosity and willingness to be builders of God’s kingdom.   

 After eight long months, Peace Lutheran Church's building is getting close to normal! 

We capped off completion of most all construction and renovation this week by moving the church's 'stuff' from the pods in the parking lot back into their rightful home in the building.  It truly is a blessing and a beautiful sight to see, and it comes as we continue to emerge from the pandemic fallout as well.

If you have been worshipping from home, especially this year, perhaps this would be a good Sunday to come back to worship in person!  Tour the building, enjoy a  cup of coffee while talking to friends, join the Renovate small group discussion at 8:30 in the Fellowship Hall, and experience worship in a church setting once again! 

We look forward to seeing you all this Sunday! 

Peace COVID Guidelines Chart

Peace COVID Guidelines Video

Great news!  The COVID hospitalization case count continues to trend downward below the 15% marker.

As of October 11th our current rate of regional COVID hospitalization is at 8%. 

This means that we remain in our green light phase of covid protocols meaning we can ease back on some of our restrictions.  We still highly promote safe-practices like getting vaccinated.  However, we will be lifting masking and social distancing mandates and allowing folks to make those choices for themselves. 

Remember, just because we are below the 15% metric does not mean COVID is not still a risk.  We always practice the discipleship call to love our neighbor as Jesus does. 

Stay safe and stay connected!  Peace be with you. 

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If you’ve ever been part of a renovation project, you know how disruptive it can be.  Your home is destroyed while the din of hammers and saws commence.  But after that time of disruption, the results are a new and beautiful addition.

Join us this fall as we begin a new series called Renovate: Building a Life with God beginning on September 12th and running through October 17th.

Each Sunday you’ll have opportunities to dive deeper into what it means to build a life with God.

Please note our shedule has changed:

8:30am – Community and study time in the Fellowship Hall in which we will watch a brief video clip and receive a given prompt to consider.

10am – Worship time in the sanctuary with a sermon series teaching on the book of Nehemiah in the Old Testament which deals with the Israelites' return from exile and the rebuilding of the Temple.  Although the backdrop of the story is framed around the rebuilding of the Temple, the story also describes the rebuilding of the community itself. 

You may join in-person or online.

Click HERE for more details and a schedule.  Please visit our Worship webpage for the Series' sermons and study guides.

Broadcasting Global Voices from Colombia, Canada and the USA to celebrate 504 years of the Lutheran Reformation, 85 years of Lutheran presence in Colombia and 30 years as Emmaus Road Foundation.

Stream on YouTube at: https://youtu.be/PnSP8-nQsbk

Please join us on Sunday, October 31 @ Peace for:

     9:00 am - Fellowship
   10:00 am - Worship
   11:30 am - BBQ Meal

Takeout meals will be available for those who cannot attend in person.

 October is traditionally “Clergy” Appreciation Month and at Peace we have so much to be thankful for in Pastor Jake Fain and Deacon Andrew More. It has been a long eighteen plus months of pandemic, winter storm and renovation that has required leadership, creativity and just plain hard work. Therefore, this year we want to “shower” them with our appreciation and love. On Reformation Sunday, October 31st during the BBQ, we will offer special recognition. There will be baskets out for your cards, notes of appreciation and gifts. Please let’s “flood” them with our thanks!   Questions? Comments? Contact Pastor Judi Miller, Worship Team Leader. 

10:30am to Noon in the Fellowship Hall @ Peace

We are switching from a weekly Zoom Grace Place to a monthly in-person Grace Place gathering for our children elementary age and younger and their families. We will alternate months with St. Andrew, and folks from each congregation are always welcome to attend both events.

During our monthly Grace Place time, we’ll sing, we’ll use puppets to tell Bible stories, we’ll have crafts, and most importantly just have fun being together. Think of it like a mini VBS each month! Friends are always welcome, too!!

The Relay For Life movement is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer.  Through funds donated, time given, or awareness raised, our communities are  teaming up to make a difference.  The Comal County event will be held at:

VFW Post 7110
600 Peace Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130

All proceeds benefit The American Cancer Society.  For more information, to join the relay, to donate or to dedicate a Luminaria, please go to: relayforlife.org/comaltx or call 1-800-227-2345 opt. 2

The annual Upbring golf tournament is on Monday, November 1 at:

The Club at Sonterra
901 E. Sonterra Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78258

The golf tournament benefits the children and families under the care of Upbring, including Foster in Texas, New Life Children's Center and BeREAL.  For more information, tickets and sponsorships, please visit ugsa2021.givesmart.com

Seekers and Sponges:  Sunday, September 12 - Sunday, October 17  8:30am in-person and ZOOM
Seekers and Sponges will be joining in as a group with Peace's new Worship and Life Groups series, "Renovate: Building a Life with God" begining on September 12th and running through October 17th.  Each Sunday you’ll have opportunities to dive deeper into what it means to build a life with God.  Each Sunday at 8:30am there will be Community and Study time in the Fellowship Hall (or via Zoom) where we will watch a brief video clip and receive a given prompt to consider.  Click HERE for more information on the Worship and Life Group series.  Click HERE to join by Zoom. 

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
Please note: Pastor's Virtual Conversation will not be held 10/4, 10/11 and 10/18.  Will resume on Monday, 10/25 from 3pm-4pm.
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

Thanksgiving Ecumenical Worship 

     WHEN: Thursday, November 18 @ 6:30 pm 
     WHERE:  St. John's Episcopal Church  New Braunfels, TX

Christmas Tea

     WHEN:  Saturday, December 4 @ 10 am to 1 pm
     WHERE:  Peace Lutheran Church

We are in need of 2 (two) singers to lead the congregation in singing during the Sunday morning worship service.  

We would also like to see people sign up to provide special music.  This would entail preparing a special musical offering to share.  This offering can be instrumental, bells, solo, duet, etc.  Please provide the name of the music and all copyright information when signing up.  The deadline to sign up is one week before the date of your performance.  

To sign up, you can visit our website and click on the Sunday Morning Music Button located at the bottom of the home page or click on the button below.

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.