Hear the Christmas story with open eyes and an open heart!

Yoga (ALL levels) - Tuesdays @ 5:30pm, Peace Lutheran
Chair & Gentle Mat Yoga - Thursdays @ 11am, Peace Lutheran

Many of you expressed interest in yoga classes! That being said, we did our best to accomodate all of your schedules. If these dates and times do not work for you, please email Madison at office@peacenb.org and we will re-evaluate the schedule. If you can make one of these times but it is not the class that you prefer - show up anyway and Madison will offer modifications/challenges to fit your needs. Scan the QR code or follow the link to RSVP. You will need to RSVP for each individual class at least 30 minutes before the class. Classes will be donation based ($10 recommended). OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

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What is Yoga? Yoga is a practice for healthy living.
Yoga is a mind and body practice that can build strength, flexibility, balance, resilience, and community. Using breathwork and asana (Sanskrit word for “poses”) an entire yoga practice allows the individual to develop a mind-body awareness that can help manage pain, reduce stress, increases mobility, prevent and
recover from injuries.

These classes will be beginner friendly - for ALL ages and abilities.

We will not meet:
Sunday Dec 24
Sunday Dec 31

See you in the new year!

Once again, we will be decorating the altar with an array of Christmas Poinsettias. You can adopt a plant or two in honor of or in memory of a loved one. The sign-up sheet will be in the narthex or you can call Kathi Anderson at 210-643-8855 and she will add you to the list. There will be envelopes there for cash or checks or you can pay online under flowers. The cost is $14 per plant, and you may take yours home after either Christmas Eve Service. 

Join us for our first bible study of the new year! We will resume on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30pm via Zoom. Stay tuned for more information!

The Peace Lutheran Church Congregational Meeting will be held on January 28, 2024! More information to come.

The new offering envelopes are ready for pick-up in the Narthex on the center table. 

The Newsletter for January 2024 will be available in the new year. Be on the lookout for it during the first week of January.

[The angel Gabriel said to Mary,] “Nothing will be impossible with God."  –Luke 1:37

Fear is a big part of our modern life. How would you live if you had no fear? Gabriel’s words to Mary are his words to us today: Nothing is impossible with God. So, stop fearing, have faith, and live!

Get yours at the welcome table in the Narthex.

Mission (Why do we exist?)
To love like Jesus so that each person experiences God’s Way.
 
Vision (What kind of community is God calling us to be?)
A world made whole through love.

Core Values (What guides our daily actions and decisions?)
Shalom – Actively pursuing reconciliation and wholeness. [John 14:27]
Compassion – Recognizing and entering into our shared humanity. [Luke 10:25-37]
Service – Responding to the needs of others. [Matthew 25:31-40]
Grace – Sharing the love that God first gives us. [I John 4:7-10]

Perspectives (Which parts of our church will we focus on?)
Stewardship (Time, Talents, Treasure) (e.g., Healthy Fund Balance)
Loving Our Neighbors (e.g., Family Promise Program)
Ministry/Processes (e.g., Dynamic Worship)
Discipleship (Learning and Growth) (e.g., Life of Faith Initiative)
 
Objectives (goals) (What do we want to accomplish?)
Measures (metrics) – How will we measure progress?
Targets – What are our targets for the next year? Two years? Five years?
Initiatives – What can we do so that we reach our targets?

SEEKERS AND SPONGES:   meets on Sunday mornings @  8:30AM in-person and ZOOM   
WILL NOT MEET 12/24 & 12/31! We will resume in the new year!

Seekers and Sponges has started a "Study Curriculum on Civic Life and Faith."  The ELCA Task Force on Studies for Civic Life and Faith has released a study curriculum for use throughout our church as we engage the question, what does it mean to be a Christian in civic life.

The study invites participants to delve into the nature of politics, the meaning of the Scriptures, the purpose of government, the responsibility of congregations and church-related organizations, First Amendment issues, the relationship of faith-based living and civic life, connections between worship life and serving neighbor in society, the nature of citizenship, and other relevant topics.

Printed materials will be available in the classroom or you may access the material at www.elca.org/civics and faithstudy

In our class, everyone in our group becomes a teacher for one another, sharing experiences and perspectives that facilitates a respectful, enlightening approach to adult learning.      

Please join us in the multimedia classroom at the end of the hallway.  You will find the discussion engaging, insightful, and challenging, and it will expand how you look at your faith! 

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

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 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.