This Sunday Jesus exposes the folly of worry, even when faced with the prospect of having a shortage of earthly wealth. It can be hard to avoid worry. But Jesus focuses us on the value of the treasures we have already. Join us as we worship this Sunday, August 7 at 10 AM. We meet at Phi Delta Kappa Hall in Odessa along SR 54 for a few more weeks.
Thank You
Thank you to the many members, including many youth, who showed up on Wednesday, August 3rd, to help unload pew chairs for the sanctuary. Next week, the altar furnishings are scheduled to arrive – the altar, pulpit, font, and a wall cross.
Building Update
We are expecting to have occupancy of our new building in mid-August, with a few items that will need to be finalized after occupancy. We are hoping for our first service at our new building on Sunday, August 28. The dedication of our new church home is tentatively scheduled for Sunday evening, September 25 at 5:00 pm.
Thank Offering Encouragement
“And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.” -II Corinthians 8:5
Many years ago, in some congregations, members would pay rent for the pew that they sat in each Sunday. Old pictures show pews with numbers so that people wouldn’t sit in someone else’s pew. Not that long ago, church members would talk about paying their “dues” to the church.
Giving to the Lord isn’t about paying membership dues or supporting an institution. Giving to the Lord is about giving yourself to the Lord. The gift you bring represents the time you spent in earning it. It’s not just money; it’s giving your very self to the Lord.
A famous missionary, Robert Moffat, was just a boy when the offering plate was passed in his church. He had nothing to give, so he put the plate on the floor and stood in it. “I only have myself to give,” he said.
Why do Christians give themselves to the Lord first? Because our Lord came down from his throne to redeem us to be his own. God in his mercy doesn’t enslave us. He wins our hearts by his love and allows us to give ourselves to him in joyful thanksgiving. The next time the plate is passed, give yourself to Jesus!
Can you set up a regular thank offering to support ministry at Peace Lutheran? Go to our website, peacelutherantrinity.com, or text 888-314-2975 with a $ sign and an amount next to the dollar sign to set up a one time gift or reoccuring gift to our general fund. As we complete our new church home, our monthly payments are increasing. Join in the joy of giving toward kingdom work here and around the world.
Fruits of Faith
Here are a couple of secure ways to give.
- Set up a one-time gift or reoccurring gift at our website, click here
- Donate via text, send the dollar amount you wish to give to 888-314-2975 (Example: $40)
- Send an offering envelope/check via mail to: Peace Lutheran Church, 3030 Starkey Blvd (Suite 227), Trinity, FL 34655
Worship Attendance 7/24: 53
Worship Attendance 731: 59
Cumulative gifts given in June 2022: $11,035
Budgetary funds needed for June 2022: $14,897
Cumulative gifts given in July 2022: $16,834
Budgetary funds needed for July 2022: $16,530
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Gifts Needed to Furnish Peace for the Future $63,000
Total cong. Commitment to date: $26,260
Total gifts and pledges received to date: $48,359
Calendar
SUN. Aug 7
10:00 am Sunday Service @ Phi Delta Kappa Hall
11:00 am Fellowship / Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am Bible Study
WEDNESDAY
Altar Furnishings Arrive – Altar, Pulpit, Font
6:30 pm Cross Connections Bible Study Resume August 17th
SUN. Aug 14
10:00 am Sunday Service @ Phi Delta Kappa Hall
11:00 am Fellowship / Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am Bible Study