The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:30-31 Beloved of God, The invitation to retreat […]
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When we think of Peace Lutheran, one of the first things we think of is music. For decades, Sandy King (30 years) and Jim Miersma (20 years) have made it their ministry to play the organ and piano for worship services, choir rehearsals, and other special occasions at this congregation. On Sunday, June 3rd, you […]
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All praise to music, deep gift profound, through hands and voices in holy sound. The psalms of David, and Mary’s praise, in wordless splendor and lyric phrase, with all creation one song we raise: Soli Deo Gloria! Soli Deo Gloria! – Marty Haugen, #878 Evangelical Lutheran Worship Beloved of God, Music shapes us, and shapes […]
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The regular worship time of 10:30am has been extended through June 10, 2012. Beginning June 17, the worship time will shift one hour earlier to 9:30am through Labor Day Weekend. Please make a note of it!
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A special meeting of the congregation has been called by the Peace Church Council for Sunday, June 10, following 10:30am worship. (NOTE: the 10:30am worship time has been extended to include June 10.) The purpose of the meeting is to revisit the salary for the Music Director on the 2012 church budget. The council will […]
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Jesus said, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:6-8 Beloved of God, “Geocaching.” Ever heard the term? If the answer is NO, there’s a good chance you don’t […]
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Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. […]
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Kony 2012 is the title of a film released by the Invisible Children organization in March 2012. Within six days of release, the film was seen by over 100 million viewers worldwide. The goal of the film and campaign is to bring the world’s #1 war crimes fugitive, Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, to justice. […]
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“God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” – John 3:17 Beloved of God, The griping happened without fail whenever we loaded the car for the hour-plus drive to our grandparents’ homes in Northfield: How long before we get […]
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WE SAY YES ON FEBRUARY 26! WE SAY YES! is the theme for our annual stewardship focus this year at Peace. It’s a time for raising and reflecting several crucial questions of faith: What draws me to Christ’s church in this place—and to participation in this particular congregation? How is Christ involved in my […]
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