When was the last time you truly stopped?

We live in a world that celebrates busyness, productivity, and achievement. There’s always something more to do, another responsibility to manage, or another goal to pursue. And somewhere along the way, we can lose sight of what makes life truly meaningful.

This Sunday, we continue our series The Way: Practicing the Life of Jesus by exploring the ancient spiritual practice of Sabbath.

From the very beginning of creation, God gave us the gift of rest—a sacred rhythm that reminds us our worth is found in who we are as God's beloved children, rather than what we accomplish.

Sabbath invites us to stop, worship, delight in God's goodness, and rediscover what really matters. And perhaps, in learning to stop, we might discover the renewing and resurrecting power of God already at work in our lives.

Join us Sunday as we explore the gift of Sabbath and what it means to find our rest in God.

Sunday School will return next week.

The Peace Lutheran community is invited to gather in remembrance and thanksgiving for the life of Art Woytek on Saturday, November 14, at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church.

Please keep family and friends in your prayers as we grieve their loss and welcome the resurrection promise in Christ Jesus.

As we continue our journey of practicing the way of Jesus, we are reminded that generosity is a spiritual practice—a way of responding to God's abundant gifts with gratitude, trust, and love.

Generosity is an invitation to grow in faith. As you consider your commitment for the coming year, we invite you to prayerfully reflect on the blessings God has entrusted to you and how you might take another step in generosity. What might it look like to give more intentionally, more joyfully, or more generously in the year ahead? Every gift, whatever its size, becomes part of something greater as we share in God's work together.

On Sunday, November 22, we invite everyone to bring their 2027 financial commitments before the Lord as we celebrate the ministry we share at Peace Lutheran and look forward to the ways God is calling us to serve.

You can make your commitment in one of two ways:

• Online: Complete your 2027 Stewardship Commitment Form.
• In Worship: Pick up a printed commitment card on November 8 or 15 and bring it with you on November 22.

Every gift helps us live out our mission: To love like Jesus so that each person experiences God's way.

Thank you for your faithfulness and generosity as we continue walking The Way together!

Contact Pastor Jake if you’re interested in deepening your commitment to Peace and learning more about our way of discipleship as a community of faith. pastor@peacenb.org

Celebrate birthdays with young Dragons at Memorial Elementary, 1911 S. Walnut on Thursday, November 19. Bring a lunch or snack as we interact with the kiddos from 10:55 thru 1:05, over six 30 minute lunch periods. We get to talk with them and play spirited games provided by the counselor.

Sign up in the Narthex, contact Karen Laughlin (832)584-4068 with questions.

Peace,
Karen

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!