We all know that serving others is important. But Jesus invites us to see service as more than simply doing something good. It is a way of life that changes the world—and changes us.

This Sunday, we continue The Way: Practicing the Life of Jesus with the spiritual practice of Service. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, we’ll discover that service begins when we truly see the people around us, moves us toward sacrificial love, and allows us to participate in God’s healing work in the world.

Join us Sunday as we learn to cross the road, move toward our neighbor, and practice the way of Jesus.

Peace Lutheran Congregational Retreat | October 23–25

Registration is now open for Peace Lutheran’s first Congregational -Retreat! Join us October 23–25 at Summit Vacation and RV Resort along the Guadalupe River for a weekend of faith, community, rest, and fun.

Come for the whole weekend or just for the day! We’ll enjoy worship, community, spiritual practices, activities, swimming and tubing, outdoor games, quiet reflection, conversation, and plenty of great food. Together, we’ll build on the spiritual practices we’ve explored this fall while celebrating Reformation weekend and enjoying time together as a church family.

Retreat programming and meals are FREE! Overnight options include cabins, villas, RV sites, covered wagons, teepees, and tent camping. Thanks to support from a generous Grant, cabins are just $50 per night.

Come reconnect with one another, recharge your spirit, and reflect on where God is leading us next.

REGISTER HERE

Peace Lutheran Church will hold a Special Called Congregational Meeting immediately following worship on Sunday, October 18, after worship at 11:15am for the purpose of considering updates to our church constitution.

Our constitution provides the framework for how we organize ourselves and carry out our ministry together. The proposed updates will bring our constitution into compliance with the current constitutional provisions of the ELCA while also aligning our congregational structure with Peace’s four ministry pillars: Worship, Community, Stewardship, and Discipleship.

To give everyone an opportunity to learn more and ask questions before the vote, an Informational Meeting will be held from 8:45am-9:30am in the Fellowship Hall.

Key Points for the 2026 Model Constitiution

PLC Constitution and Bylaws 2026

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The Peace Lutheran community is invited to gather in remembrance and thanksgiving for the life of Arlene Wold.

Arlene’s Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, October 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Please keep Arlen’s family and all who loved her in your prayers during this time of grief and remembrance.

The Peace Lutheran community is invited to gather in remembrance and thanksgiving for the life of Judy Phife.

Judy’s Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, October 29, at 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Trunk or Treat: We are excited to announce that we are hosting a trunk or treat on the evening of Nov.1st! Whether you are wanting to decorate a car, donate candy, or bring the family for a fun night there is a place for you! We hope to see you there!

Register to Volunteer:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044FADA628A3FF2-66248247-trunk

We have an exploration based Sunday School class on Sunday mornings at 8:45! All kiddos ages 3-8 are welcome to join and learn about how God works in their world!

See the Narthex for weekly Monday dinner volunteer opportunities.

Please direct your questions to Kathi Anderson at 210-643-8855.

This fall, Wednesday Night Live is taking on a new rhythm for our middle school and high school youth! Each Wednesday beginning September 2^nd, students will gather in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 5:45 p.m. for a meal and time together before splitting into Confirmation and High School groups for age-appropriate conversation, learning, and faith formation.

At the heart of this change is a simple goal: relationships take time. We want to create a consistent space where our young people can belong, build meaningful friendships, grow in their relationships with trusted adults, and explore what it means to follow Jesus in their everyday lives.

We know schedules are full, but we also believe that our young people need spaces where they can slow down, be known, ask questions, laugh, eat, pray, and discover more deeply who and whose they are. Wednesday Night Live is about making that kind of community a regular part of their week.

Middle and High School Youth — Wednesdays from 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Come hungry, bring a friend, and join us as we grow together in faith, friendship, and life with Jesus!

We have recently received reports of scam and fraudulent messages being sent to members of our church community, sometimes appearing to come from a pastor, staff member, or other church leader.

Please remember:

• If you do not recognize the email address, do not respond.
• Do not respond to suspicious texts or emails asking for money, gift cards, personal information, or favors.
• Do not click on links in messages that look unusual or unexpected.
• Church staff will never ask you to purchase gift cards or send money through a text message.
• When in doubt, don't respond—check with the church first.

Scammers often make their messages look very convincing, so please take a moment to verify before taking any action. Thank you for helping keep our church community safe!