This week’s Worship Theme – The Christian Answers Doubt With Faith
Wherever faith clings to the promises of God, doubt is always lingering in the back of our mind, constantly asking the serpent’s garden question, “Did God really say?” How striking to think that one must have faith in God before it is even possible to doubt him!
It is not uncommon that, in times of adversity, doubt rears its ugly head—doubts about God’s care, God’s promises, God’s providence. In those times, the true answer to doubt is not found in some great miracle that removes adversity, but in the still small voice of our Savior God whispering to us in his Word. Through that Word Christ reaches out to us with nail-scarred hands, proof of his great love. Jesus gently says, “Why did you doubt?” Our faith is restored. The Christian answers doubt with faith because Jesus makes it so.
CARING AND CALLING
If you would like to be added to the “Caring and Calling Committee” which prays for those in need who are unable to be in church, please send an email to Linda Syrylo at staff@peacelutherantrinity.com.
BIBLE INFORMATION CLASS
A class will be starting in mid-August to review the basic teachings of God’s Word. This is for those wishing to become members of Peace congregation and members who would appreciate a review of what the Bible says. Our tentative start date is August 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. It will be time well spent. This is your opportunity to ask the questions you have always been wondering about.
PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING
If you would like a visit for spiritual care, please contact our head elder, John Kallstead.
MEDITATIONS
The next edition of the Meditations devotional booklet is now available in the narthex. These devotions begin on Sunday, August 27.
WELS HOME MISSIONS
Are you curious about our synod’s plan to plant new churches? The goal is to start 100 new home mission churches in 10 years. Read more HERE
LOOKING AHEAD
SUN AUG 13
10:00 am Sunday Service
SUN AUG 20
10:00 am Sunday Service with the Lord’s Supper
WED AUG 23
6:30-7:30 pm Tentative start date for the next Bible Information Class
SUN AUG 27
10:00 am Sunday Service
Communion Participation Roster
Before the worship service, we are asking our members to announce their desire to receive the Lord’s Supper on the sign-up sheet located in the entry to the sanctuary. This will help us keep our records updated and also help with our annual reports to the Synod. If you don’t get the chance to sign the sheet before worship, please do so after the service has ended.
God Wants us to Give Cheerfully
The Bible says, “Each person should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of grief nor out of compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7-8)..
Peace Lutheran offers a secure Give by Text option. To donate via text, send the dollar amount you wish to give, including a dollar sign, to 888-314-2975. Example: $50. You will receive a secure registration link. Another secure option for giving is at our website.
Member Information Sheets
Peace Lutheran is working to update our records for each member of the congregation. Information sheets have been prepared and we ask the each person complete the sheet and return it to the church office.
Synod wide events and other synod information can be found at www.wels.net under News/Media > Synod Events
Summer vacations coming soon or whenever you’re out of town and want to find a WELS church to attend, go to WELS.net and click on ‘Find a Church/School’
Military couples, here’s a great event to strengthen your faith and your marriage. This retreat in Texas at the end of October, features Lutheran speakers and counselors and other couples who truly know what you’re going through. Find out more and REGISTER at this link: https://www.lutheranmilitary.org/what-we-do/spiritual-retreats and definitely follow the Facebook pages of Lutheran Military Support Group and WELS Military Services.