In our current society, it seems like there is an ever-increasing emphasis on differences, disagreements and divisions between groups of people. We face a temptation to place people in categories of our own creation depending on how similar to us or different from us we perceive others to be. In our gospel for this Sunday, we are reminded that Jesus embraces us all equally, like a good shepherd who cares for the entire flock. The challenge for us is to see one another as Jesus sees us, as all belonging to the same flock, each one of us equally beloved and cared for by God. Our calling as followers of our good shepherd, Jesus, is to witness to the unity we share, reflecting the abounding love we receive from God in our relationships with others.  

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How would you like to join Jesus in serving some of the most vulnerable people in our city? 

This Sunday we are collecting breakfast items for the First Footing Homeless Shelter.

Items can be dropped off at worship on Sunday, April 25th, from 7:30am-12:00am.

We need enough to feed 40 people for 7 days. Items must be shelf-stable, individually wrapped and store-bought. Some possible ideas are:

-pop tarts
-granola bars
-cereal bars
-fruit
-fruit cups
-pastries
-individual juices
-shelf stable milk
-coffee supplies

8am worship in the Peace parking lot in your car using a broadcast on a radio frequency.

10am worship in the Peace parking lot livestreamed or outdoor, in-person.  Chairs will be provided. Please continue to wear masks for in-person activities.  If there is inclement weather, this service will be available only online.

This is our worship schedule until the building is renovated and the sanctuary available for use.

Seekers and Sponges - 8:30am
Join Seekers and Sponges on Sunday at 8:30 am via Zoom.  This week we will be discussing a video lecture to be announced on Sunday.  We will return to our discussion of the Amy-Jill Levine series of video presentations, "Great Figures of the New Testament" the following week.  Each week is a stand alone lecture, so feel free to join in any week you would like. 

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
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

The SOS Food Bank is in need of empty egg cartons.  Please drop off your donations at the SOS Food Bank @ 248 Merriweather Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Beginning on May 5 and continuing for the next 4 months, the monthly Men's Breakfast meeting will meet in person at 9AM at Landa Park pavilion 5.  It will be BYOBS (bring your own breakfast sandwich).  For questions and information, please contact Ron Podojil at:  rpodojil@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.