Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week as Jesus rides into Jerusalem to the sounds of the crowds praising his triumphal entry and declaring him their king.

But in just a few days, the cries of jubilation turn to the cries of the mob demanding his crucifixion and death. This week is the holiest week for Christians as we commemorate the life, death, and resurrection of the Lord.

You are invited to enter into the story for an experiential worship in which we do not merely become spectators of something that happened long ago; rather, we join the crowd and see Jesus’ love and lordship poured out for the sake of the world.  

We need 12 willing volunteers to be a part of our Maundy Thursday service. Please follow the link below to sign up as a Disciple. 

Join us each Wednesday in Lent for a meal from 5:15-6:15pm followed by worship at 6:30pm as we explore Faith through the eyes of everyday people.

2/14       Ash Wednesday Imposition of Ashes and Holy Communion (no meal)
2/21       Lent 2
2/28       Lent 3
3/6         Lent 4
3/13       Lent 5
3/20       Lent 6

Supper will be served from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
Come join us for a meal before Lenten Worship.

The meals are planned by the Fellowship Board, but we would like to welcome volunteers to assist with the meal prep and clean up. Contact Becky Voges at beckyvoges@yahoo.com for more info.

Mar.  6 – Baked Potato Bar
Mar, 13 - Casseroles
Mar. 20 – Burgers

Easter egg hunt, singing, games, and Easter crafts! Older youth are always welcome to come help out. Be sure to invite your friends and family members, too! 

Help us decorate the Altar on Easter Sunday with a Lily. Easter Lilies are $15.  You can take your Lily home after the 10:00 service. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex or you can call or text Kathi Anderson and I will add you to the list. You can pay in an envelope, marked Easter lilies and you name, placed in the collection plate or online and add Easter lily in the comment section.

If you want to add other flowers, such as Tulips or Hydrangeas you can bring your own on Saturday to add to our Lilies.

Any questions call Kathi Anderson 210-643-8855.

Thank you for your support.

We will be hosting for our first time of the year from March 31st to April 7th. We will need the following volunteer areas filled to welcome our guests:

• Serve as overnight hosts (2 individuals each night)
• Help with the afternoon/evening set up, clean up, and engagement with families (2 individuals each day)
• Support meal preparation, cooking, and serving (1 to 2 individuals each day)

Interested? Please sign up for a slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944ACAC23AAFBC34-48277559-peace

Thanks,
Peace Lutheran Family Promise Team

Texas Lutheran Viva de Christo will be holding its Hill Country Retreat on March 21-24; Thursday thru Sunday. Via de Christo means “Way of Christ” and is a grace filled weekend of spiritual renewal. If you have any questions please contact Gary and Maxine Goodson 361-772-6308 or 361-772-6291 or E-Mail at goodsong76@gmail.com  

You may also visit the Texas Lutheran Via de Christo web site: txluvdc.org 

Yoga (ALL levels) - Tuesdays @ 5:30pm, Peace Lutheran
Chair & Gentle Mat Yoga - Thursdays @ 11:00am, Peace Lutheran

NO CLASS THE WEEK OF MARCH 10-17 FOR SPRING BREAK!

Classes have begun! New students are always welcome. 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, body, and spirit 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.

Peace Lutheran Church is incredibly blessed by the many dedicated volunteers. Many of these volunteers work behind the scenes, quietly serving and sharing their gifts. This is a day set aside to say, “thank you”. This will also be a day that will encourage each and every one of us to share our “God given” gifts in our church, community and world.

Palm/Passion Sunday, March 24, 2024
“While [Jesus] was at home in Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he sat at the table, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very costly ointment of nard, and she broke open the jar and poured the ointment on his head.” – Mark 14:3
Today we enter Holy Week and walk the road with Jesus to the cross. The gospel lesson opens with a story of generosity. The unnamed woman anoints Jesus with a costly perfume. Jesus praises her lavish generosity and pure intent. What have you to bring to Jesus?

Maundy Thursday, March 28, 2024
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.” – John 13:34
Today we remember Jesus’ selfless service. How may we better love and serve one another? What does it mean that Jesus terms loving one another “a new commandment”?

Good Friday, March 29, 2024
“And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” –Hebrews 10:24-25
Today we recall Jesus’ cruel death at the hands of empire. As the Body of Christ, we remember we have enormous capacity to do the hard holy work of love and care for all people.

Resurrection of the Lord, March 31, 2024
So [the women] went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.  –Mark 16:8
How often has fear silenced you from sharing faith or speaking the truth? Too often Christians are afraid to speak up. God can give us the power to speak up and speak out.

NO GOD'S STORYTIME ON PALM SUNDAY (3/24) AND EASTER SUNDAY (3/31)

All Pre-K through Elementary grade children are invited each Sunday to join us for “God's Story”. This is our way of connecting God’s big story to their own stories at a level appropriate for young children. Together we dive into the scripture for the day using a variety of teaching resources. Our goal is to create a safe space for children to have meaningful conversations about God, Jesus, faith, and our everyday lives.

“God’s Story” takes place during the scripture and sermon portion of our worship service (about 20-25 minutes). We meet in our Fellowship Hall, which is in visible proximity to our sanctuary and restrooms. The children are led by our wonderful team of trained and background checked adults from our congregation. If you’d like to help or have any questions, please reach out to Deacon Andrew.

Starting Tuesday, January 9, 6:30pm
The Sermon On The Mount

Featuring videos and study materials from our friends at the
Bible Project.

They have a wonderful new series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount that you can explore at your own pace. We will also be using this material for our Tuesday Zoom Bible study, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm.
We'd love for you to join us!

Here's the Bible Project link to get you started:

Bible Project Sermon on the Mount Playlist

Tuesday Zoom Bible Study link

SEEKERS AND SPONGES:  Sunday mornings @ 8:30AM in-person and ZOOM  

NO CLASS EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST! JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.

Short Stories by Jesus
The Enigmatic Parables of a  Controversial Rabbi by Amy-Jill Levine Book / DVD series

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.      

Click HERE to join by Zoom. 

Sunday mornings from 8:45 am—9:30 am
In the Fellowship Room
All ages welcome

NO CLASS EASTER SUNDAY, MARCH 31ST! JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.

Bring your coffee & snacks and join us for a time of weekly conversation together. Our focus will be learning basics about Christian faith, belief, and practice through a Lutheran lens. We want this to be an open time for questions and conversation—all questions are allowed and encouraged! Think of it like “Christianity 101”, designed both for folks who are newer to learning about the Christian faith, as well as for anyone who would like to deepen their understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in the world today. We look forward to seeing you!

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?

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.