10:00AM  In person and livestream  

 Read Matthew 2: 1-12

The Christmas season concludes with the arrival of the Magi from the far east who come to present their gifts to the new king, Jesus. Guided by a star, they arrive and bow to pay him homage.

As you enter the new year, what signs are guiding you as you traverse life’s path? Where are you going? Is it to bring your gifts to the Lord and kneel before him? Or are you walking without any direction?

Join us on Epiphany Sunday as we are guided to see the glory of the new ruler of heaven and earth and how we are called to behold and worship him. 

Our agenda for the Annual Congregational Meeting is as follows: 
· A Look Back at 2022
· Election of Council
· Budget Approval
· A Vision for 2023

Two informational pre-meetings will be held to allow for questions and feedback from the congregation.   A pre-meeting video presentation will be sent out in Peace's weekly news e-blast on January 11 and will be available on Peace's website. 

The pre-meetings will be held (in-person and via Zoom) on:
Tuesday, January 18 @ 6:30pm
Saturday, January 21 @ 9:00am

Annual reports will be available for pickup in the Narthex 2 weeks prior to the annual meeting or sent out via email upon request.

 Meetings in-person and online
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89472903587
Meeting ID: 894 7290 3587    
Phone:    +1 669 444 9171 US    
   

SEEKERS AND SPONGES:   meets on Sunday mornings @  8:30AM in-person and ZOOM  

Seekers and Sponges will be starting a new DVD series for discussion on Sunday, January 8: "Embracing Emergence Christianity:  Phyllis Tickle on the Church's Next Rummage Sale".  Author, historian and keen cultural observer Phyllis Tickle invites us to join her in examining the changing face of Christianity and culture. Phyllis surveys 2000 years of Western history, identifying the great upheavals that occur in Western culture and Christianity every 500 years. The last was the Great Reformation of the 1500’s; the next is happening now. What are the implications of this “Great Emergence,” both culturally and spiritually? What are the key questions and issues that need to be addressed? Where might we be headed next? And, perhaps most importantly, where are you, at this moment? Might you be an emergence Christian?  

Each of the six sessions in this series begins with a 10 -15 minute video presentation by Phyllis Tickle and then our group will discuss her perspectives.

Click HERE to join by Zoom. 

PEACE PRAYER MINISTRY:

Did you make any resolutions for the New Year? Many of us have a desire to have a more intimate prayer life, so might I suggest carving out more time for prayer and reflection? Peace Lutheran Church has an active Prayer Ministry. We have an Email Prayer Chain, we have a Zoom “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Group that meets every Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. and we have a Prayer loom that is included in our Sunday morning prayers. I would like to welcome new members to join our email Prayer Chain and our Monday morning Prayer Group. We have experienced some amazing, answered prayers this year and we have given comfort to many of our members in their times of distress. Please consider being a part of our Prayer Ministry in this new year. You can email me at beckyvoges@yahoo.com for more information.

Our weekly Prayer Group Zooms every Monday at 9:00 am  via Zoom only.   Click HERE to join by Zoom.  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).  All prayer requests will be kept confidential. 

Prayer Chain Requests - email Becky (beckyvoges@yahoo.com).

PASTOR'S VIRTUAL CONVERSATION:
Every Monday from 3 pm - 3:30 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 

We had so much fun playing BUNCO a few months ago, we are going to play again!

We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a few games and then enjoy a light lunch. 

Our Little Pantry is blessing lives each day because of your support.

As we head into the coldest months of the year we would like to place a few hats and gloves in the pantry for people who stop by.   Any donations you have can be placed in the SOS Shopping Cart in the Narthex. 

Your 2023 offering envelopes are available for pick up in the Narthex.

Stop by the table in the small hallway off the Narthex and get yours today.

If you give online or by bank draft, you will not have a box.

PLEASE DO NOT BEGIN USING THEM UNTIL 2023!

Any questions, please contact Valerie Wood at 830-620-0618. 

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.