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Peace Weekly News eBlastWednesday, April 17, 2024 |
Sunday’s Preview – Psalm 23Psalm 23 To no surprise, the 23rd Psalm is the most popular psalm oft quoted by many in times of struggle. It speaks of God as a Good Shepherd who leads and guides the sheep (you and me) in every life circumstance. This is not only a good word from scripture; it’s a prayer. And our prayers share our deepest hopes with God. This prayer is one that shapes our desire to be led by the Good Shepherd in every aspect of our lives. Join us on Sunday as we explore the 23rd Psalm and follow the Good Shepherd. For more infomation visit: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23&version=CEB
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Leading us in WorshipApril 21, 2024 |
Mission Spotlight April 2024THIS SUNDAY - April 21st, 2024 for Headwaters at the Comal Mission: “to strengthen the relationship between the community and nature by showcasing the significance of the Comal Springs.” Headwaters started their journey in 2012 through the vision of NBU and community stakeholders to start the design process. The non-profit Headwaters was formed in 2017 to begin planning and transformation of the 16-acre site that houses their education and community center today. For more information: https://headwatersatthecomal.com/ There are many programs to get involved in such as their Youth & Adult educational programs, conducting tours of their site, and assisting with site maintenance. Peace will have a volunteer work day in the next few months to assist with site maintenance and be able to tour the property. Interested in volunteering on your own or with others? Headwaters hosts ongoing volunteer opportunities every Thursday and Saturday mornings: https://volunteer.servespot.org/communityservice/projectdetails/5f2f229c7e33f62194edca7d If you would like to support this cause financially, please make checks out to Peace Lutheran Church. Giving online is available as well by clicking the link or scanning the code below. Regardless of your method of support, please be sure to include "Mission Spotlight" in the memo. For more infomation visit:
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Vertical Tower Neighborhood Hearing
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Cibolo Creek Conference Women of the ELCA Spring Gathering
The Cibolo Creek Conference Women of the ELCA will hold their annual spring gathering on Saturday, April 27th at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City, 1129 Pat Booker Road. A flyer about the gathering and the registration form are attached. Please share this information with the women in your congregation. Whether you have an active WELCA Unit or not doesn’t matter. We would love to see you and spend time in Bible study and fellowship with you. The deadline for registration is April 22 and the cost for the registration is $20. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. I will be more than happy to visit with you. You can call me any time on my cell, (210) 413-6121 or email me at dawnyoung113@gmail.com. Dawn Young
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Peace Lutheran & St. Andrew Lutheran Annual Outdoor Worship & Picnic
10 am, April 28, Comal County Fairgrounds Food Court We are so excited! This year’s Outdoor Worship Service and picnic has been moved to the Comal County Fairgrounds. Our new location has plenty of parking and is in a covered area that will be great no matter the weather. Invite a friend and come celebrate God’s goodness! The meat and drinks will be provided, just bring a dessert or a side dish.
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Synod Assembly
We are less than a month from synod assembly, which means voting members are receiving a lot of synod assembly details. If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible at https://www.swtsynod.org/registration. Business materials including the Bulletin of Reports, Nominations and Bishop Election Pre-Identified Potential Nominees have been posted on our website. Please visit https://www.swtsynod.org/business. For more infomation visit: https://www.facebook.com/share/ghxRzkK6ZCuYSLvp/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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Acolyte TrainingSunday, May 5th after worship We will be having acolyte training on Sunday, May 5th after church. This training is open all age including the children of the congregation. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Johnson at 830-481-7431 or sprocknowjohnson@gmail.com. |
Damascus: Lifelong Learning
You all know the story of Saul who became Paul from the Book of Acts. On the road to Damascus his way of thinking, being, and doing was transformed. The Southwestern Texas Synod invites you to join others in our synod on a similar transformative road of Damascus: Lifelong Learning. Whether you are:
Damascus: Lifelong Learning may be for you regardless of your age, level of expertise, or learning style. The Southwestern Texas Synod is offering two opportunities for a FREE pilot course with cohort groups that begin April 1 and run through May.
We are also offering a FREE individualized online class without a Cohort group: For more information visit www.swtsynod.org/learning or contact Deacon Darcy Mittelstaedt or Rebecca Guengerich We look forward to joining you on the Road to Damascus. Register HERE |
Mother's Day BreakfastMay 12, 8:30 – 9:45 a.m. |
Sign Up for VBS Day Camp 2024June 24th – 28th from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. We are super excited to extend an invitation to you for your kid(s) to join us at Peace for our VBS Day Camp this summer! The dates for this year’s VBS are June 24th – 28th from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. We look forward to welcoming the counselors from Lutherhill who will be leading our program. This year’s theme is “REAL Wonder”, focusing on the wide range of emotions and experiences we all have in our lives, and how Jesus experienced so many of those same things, too. This year we have a total of 40 available slots. We will not open registration to the general public until May based on availability, so all of you get priority right now. The cost for this year’s VBS Day Camp is $50 per child. Once you sign up, Deacon Andrew will send you the registration consent form, instructions about payment, as well as all future emails regarding schedule, things to bring, etc. For more infomation visit:
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Peaceful Yoga in April
***NO CHAIR YOGA CLASS ON THURSDAY, APRIL 18TH***
Yoga (ALL levels) - Tuesdays @ 5:30pm, Peace Lutheran 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). --- What is Yoga? Yoga is a practice for healthy living. These classes will be beginner friendly - For more infomation visit:
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StewardshipJourney to Generosity: The Way of Jesus Fourth Sunday in Easter, April 21, 2024 Fifth Sunday in Easter, April 28, 2024 |
God's StorytimeSunday Morning Worship with Our Children 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. No class Sunday April 28 due to Annual Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic |
Exploring the Bible TogetherNew year, new Zoom Bible study opportunity! Starting Tuesday, January 9, 6:30pm Featuring videos and study materials from our friends at the 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. Bible Project Sermon on the Mount Playlist |
Seekers & SpongesShort Stories by Jesus SEEKERS AND SPONGES: Sunday mornings @ 8:30AM in-person and ZOOM No class Sunday April 28 due to Annual Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic Short Stories by Jesus When: Sundays 8:30 to 9:30 Open discussion after watching the DVD session. 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. NEW STUDY STARTING MAY 5TH, 2024 Click HERE to join by Zoom. |
Faith Talkwith Pastor Jake and Deacon Andrew Sunday mornings from 8:45 am—9:30 am No class Sunday April 28 due to Annual Outdoor Worship Service and Picnic 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, Vision, & ValuesLove God - Love People - Serve the World Mission (Why do we exist?) |
Peace Ministries
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: TECH SUPPORT: |
Three Expressions of the Church
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.
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