Peace Lutheran Church

Sharing God's Peace With All People

News & Announcements

April 9, 2023

HE LIVES!
Jesus is the resurrection first fruits for the harvest of humanity.  For believers, dead is not dead forever.  Death is not final at all!  The one brought low by his mortality will be raised immortal!  When we walk through the doorway of death, it is the beginning.  When we face death knowing that Christ is risen, we experience a completely different set of emotions—for He lives to dry tears and remove fears.  He is risen! He is Risen, indeed!

Easter Brunch
Please join us for brunch at 9:00 am on Easter Sunday. Please consider what you can bring to our Easter celebration and enjoy fellowship with your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Wisconsin Seminary Chorus
The Seminary chorus is made up of men studying to be pastors at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
For 91 years this choir has presented the gospel in song in congregations across the country.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ cordially invite you to hear them presenting God’s Word in song on April 12th at 6:30 pm at Bay Pines Lutheran Church, 7589 113th Lane, Seminole, FL 33772.

Come, rejoice with them!

Receiving Communion 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.

PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING
If you need pastoral care or counseling, you can call or text Pastor Steve Sauer 920-737-5127. If you would like a visit for spiritual care, don’t hesitate to contact Brad Mattes, our head elder.

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.

Click Here!

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.

AV OPERATOR NEEDED
We are in need of a volunteer or two to learn how to use the soundboard and video equipment here at church. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity to serve, please talk with Jim Moye. He would love to share his knowledge and the chance to serve God in this way.

Calendar
SUN APR 9       
9:00 am    Easter Brunch
10:00 am  Easter Sunday Service
TUE APR 11      
6:30 pm    Women of Peace Meeting
WED APR 12
6:30 pm    Seminary touring choir at Bay Pines Lutheran Church, Seminole, FL
SUN APR 16     
10:00 am   Sunday Service, Pastor Sauer’s last service
11:00 am   Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am   Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Goodness

DID YOU KNOW?
that Thrivent has a program called “Thrivent Action Teams”? If you ALREADY have specific products with Thrivent that qualify you can apply for a grant (up to $250) to support a project in your community or church. This grant can be used for outreach, community action projects, and more. Interested in sponsoring a Thrivent Action Team? Talk with Jim Moye for further information

April 1, 2023

Hail the King who humbly comes to save us! 
For 1700 years the Church has celebrated with Hosannas and palm branches this festival that opens Holy Week. The time for Christ’s glory had come. He would not, however, gain glory in the manner of other kings. Rather, he would humble himself in great acts of love for us, and then the Father would exalt him to the highest place, because he had fulfilled God’s mission to save mankind. Sunday, April 2nd at 10 am, we celebrate the King of kings, Jesus Christ the Lord!

Maundy Thursday
We invite you to join us for Maundy Thursday service on April 6th at 7 pm.  This service is a significant part of Holy Week as we remember the Last Supper that Jesus shared with His disciples before His crucifixion.

Good Friday
Please join us for a special Good Friday service on April 7th at 7 pm. This Good Friday service is a solemn and reflective service that allows us to pause and consider the profound significance of Jesus’ death.

Wisconsin Seminary Chorus
The Seminary chorus is made up of men studying to be pastors at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary.
For 91 years this choir has presented the gospel in song in congregations across the country.

Your brothers and sisters in Christ cordially invite you to hear them presenting God’s Word in song on April 12th at 6:30 pm at Bay Pines Lutheran Church, 7589 113th Lane, Seminole, FL 33772.

Come, rejoice with them!

Receiving Communion 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.

PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING
If you need pastoral care or counseling, you can call or text Pastor Steve Sauer 920-737-5127. If you would like a visit for spiritual care, don’t hesitate to contact Brad Mattes, our head elder.

Bible Study will be postponed until after Easter
We will resume with Wednesday evening Bible Study once we have our new Vacancy Pastor in place.  Please contact Bill Longhenry at 507-829-6361 for more information.

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.

Click Here!

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.

 

AV OPERATOR NEEDED
We are in need of a volunteer or two to learn how to use the soundboard and video equipment here at church. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity to serve, please talk with Jim Moye. He would love to share his knowledge and the chance to serve God in this way.

Calendar
SUN APR 2       
10:00 am   Palm Sunday Service
11:00 am   Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am   Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Kindness

THUR APR 6
7:00 pm     Maundy Thursday Service with the Lord’s Supper

FRI APR 7
7:00 pm     Good Friday Service

SUN APR 9
9:00 am     Easter Brunch
10:00 am   Easter Sunday Service

WED APR 12
6:30 pm     Seminary touring choir at Bay Pines Lutheran Church, Seminole, FL

SUN APR 16     
10:00 am    Sunday Service
11:00 am    Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am    Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Faithfulness

DID YOU KNOW?
that Thrivent has a program called “Thrivent Action Teams”? If you ALREADY have specific products with Thrivent that qualify you can apply for a grant (up to $250) to support a project in your community or church. This grant can be used for outreach, community action projects, and more. Interested in sponsoring a Thrivent Action Team? Talk with Jim Moye for further information

March 26, 2023

What comforts believers when faced with death?
Maybe it’s the death of a loved one. Maybe it’s your own impending death. Our comfort comes from a God-given security deep in our souls.  One day Jesus will give your faithful dead back to you—to love and to laugh and to hug and to dance. Body and soul, living and walking in the new heaven and the new earth. He’ll do the same for you! The Son of God descended into the darkness of death himself and emerged on Easter Sunday as the first fruit of the resurrection of all God’s people. In the creed we confess, “I believe in the resurrection of the body.” That’s a Christian’s eternal security, guaranteed by God!

Easter Lilies
We are planning to decorate the sanctuary with lilies on Easter Sunday. A sign-up sheet with details is available at church for those who wish to donate $10 per plant will be able to take it home after the Easter service. The last day to sign up will be Palm Sunday, April 2nd

CHURCH WORK DAY – THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Please join us on Saturday, March 25th for a work day at Peace Lutheran Church. All are welcome. We will start at 9:00 am and should be done by noon. Our focus will be on the grounds around the Church, weeding, landscape maintenance, etc. Some may assist inside the church with cleaning as we prepare for Easter services. Feel free to bring your gloves and gardening tools.

Receiving Communion 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.

PASTORAL CARE & COUNSELING
If you need pastoral care or counseling, you can call or text Pastor Steve Sauer 920-737-5127. If you would like a visit for spiritual care, don’t hesitate to contact Brad Mattes, our head elder.

Bible Study will be postponed until after Easter
We will resume with Wednesday evening Bible Study once we have our new Vacancy Pastor in place.  Please contact Bill Longhenry at 507-829-6361 for more information.

The daily devotional Meditations are going fast
Have you experienced the power of a daily encounter with God? We believe so strongly in your personal relationship with God that we provide a free daily devotional to encourage you to meditate on God’s Word and message for your life. Discover the Scripture-based, soul searching studies that will inspire you to trust in God and live out the Gospel. Each meditation is clearly written and easy to understand, with a special Scripture reading, devotion, and prayer for each day. Pick up yours on Sunday.

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.

Click Here!

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.

EASTER CHOIR ANYONE?
We’d like to sing a hymn for our Easter celebration here at Peace. If you would like to give it a try, please join us at 9:30 am before services on the Sundays before Easter. We’ll see how we do and go from there. If you have questions, please talk with Mara Blackard before the worship service. Thank you.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LENT SUPPER
Each Wednesday before the evening Lent Service, we will gather together for a fellowship meal at 6:15 pm. Please bring a dish to share such as soup, salad, sandwiches or dessert.

Calendar
SAT MAR 25
9:00 am   Work Day at the Church
SUN MAR 26. 
10:00 am   Sunday Service
11:00 am   Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am   Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Kindness
WED MAR 29
6:15 pm   Fellowship Meal before the Lent Service
7:00 pm   Midweek Lent Service
SUN APR 2      
10:00 am   Palm Sunday Service
11:00 am   Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am   Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Kindness
THUR APR 6
7:00 pm   Maundy Thursday Service with the Lord’s Supper
FRI APR 7
7:00 pm   Good Friday Service
SUN APR 9
9:00 am   Easter Brunch
10:00 am   Easter Sunday Service

DID YOU KNOW?
that Thrivent has a program called “Thrivent Action Teams”? If you ALREADY have specific products with Thrivent that qualify you can apply for a grant (up to $250) to support a project in your community or church. This grant can be used for outreach, community action projects, and more. Interested in sponsoring a Thrivent Action Team? Talk with Jim Moye for further information

March 19, 2023

We know that unbelief will have consequences in the future—eternal separation from God.
But unbelief also has consequences now. The unbeliever is unable to see the world as it really is. The unbeliever cannot see the danger that lurks behind temptation. He cannot see the blessing contained in God’s Word. The unbeliever cannot see the tragic fate that lies in his future, and he certainly cannot see the Savior.
The Old Testament said that restoration of sight to the blind was one of the works of the Messiah. In his ministry, Jesus healed those who were physically blind. But even if our eyes work just fine, we still need Jesus to give us spiritual vision. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world.” Christ comes to shine his light into our darkened eyes that we might see him and live. Because of him and his work, we can see!

Pastoral Care & Counseling
If you need pastoral care or counseling, you can call or text Pastor Steve Sauer 920-737-5127.
If you would like a visit for spiritual care, don’t hesitate to contact Brad Mattes, our head elder.

Receiving Communion 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.

Please join us for Weekday Bible Study
If you are interested in attending a weekly Bible Study looking at this Sunday’s sermon and the text it was based on, please contact Bill Longhenry, at 507-829-6361 or by email at william.longhenry@gmail.com. The class will continue this Thursday, here at church beginning at 6:00 pm with a shared meal. Bring a friend and enjoy your time with your fellow believers in studying God’s Word.

The daily devotional Meditations are going fast
Have you experienced the power of a daily encounter with God? We believe so strongly in your personal relationship with God that we provide a free daily devotional to encourage you to meditate on God’s Word and message for your life. Discover the Scripture-based, soul searching studies that will inspire you to trust in God and live out the Gospel. Each meditation is clearly written and easy to understand, with a special Scripture reading, devotion, and prayer for each day. Pick up yours on Sunday.

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.
Click Here!

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.

Mark Your Calendars for a CHURCH WORK DAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Thank you to all who helped with the cleanup at church last weekend. You did a great job and the grounds look wonderful. As we care for the property our Lord has blessed us with, we show our neighbors how much we care for the Lord. A big thanks to one and all!

EASTER CHOIR ANYONE?
We’d like to sing a hymn for our Easter celebration here at Peace. If you would like to give it a try, please join us at 9:30 am before services on the Sundays before Easter. We’ll see how we do and go from there. If you have questions, please talk with Mara Blackard before the worship service. Thank you.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LENT SUPPER
Each Wednesday before the evening Lent Service, we will gather together for a fellowship meal at 6:15 pm. Please bring a dish to share such as soup, salad, sandwiches or dessert.

Calendar
SUN MAR 19     10:00 am Sunday Service with the Lord’s Supper
11:00 am Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Patience

WED MAR 22    6:15 pm Fellowship Meal before the Lent Service
7:00 pm Midweek Lent Service
THUR MAR 23  6:00 pm Midweek Bible Study at the church
SAT    MAR 25    9:00 am Work Day at the Church
SUN   MAR 26    10:00 am Sunday Service
11:09 am Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit” – Kindness

March 12, 2023

Everyone has a deep spiritual thirst 

In our heart of hearts, we all long for everlasting life. Unbelievers try to satisfy that deep thirst with worldly things, a strategy doomed for failure. Believers look to the One who has promised, “Whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst.” Jesus meets our greatest needs. He alone possesses the water that satisfies those who are spiritually parched. He alone grants eternal life. He is the One we brag about, since he is the only way to paradise.

Pastoral Care & Counseling
If you need pastoral care or counseling, you can call or text Pastor Steve Sauer 920-737-5127.

If you would like a visit for spiritual care, don’t hesitate to contact Brad Mattes, our head elder.

Receiving Communion 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.

Please join us for Weekday Bible Study
If you are interested in attending a weekly Bible Study looking at this Sunday’s sermon and the text it was based on, please contact Bill Longhenry, at 507-829-6361 or by email at william.longhenry@gmail.com. The class will continue this Thursday, here at church beginning at 6:00 pm with a shared meal. Bring a friend and enjoy your time with your fellow believers in studying God’s Word.

The daily devotional Meditations are going fast
Have you experienced the power of a daily encounter with God? We believe so strongly in your personal relationship with God that we provide a free daily devotional to encourage you to meditate on God’s Word and message for your life. Discover the Scripture-based, soul searching studies that will inspire you to trust in God and live out the Gospel. Each meditation is clearly written and easy to understand, with a special Scripture reading, devotion, and prayer for each day. Pick up yours on Sunday.

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.

Click Here!

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.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
Thank you to all who helped with the clean up at church last weekend. You did a great job and the grounds look wonderful. As we care for the property our Lord has blessed us with, we show our neighbors how much we care for the Lord. A big thanks to one and all!

Mark Your Calendars for a CHURCH WORK DAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Thank you to all who helped with the cleanup at church last weekend. You did a great job and the grounds look wonderful. As we care for the property our Lord has blessed us with, we show our neighbors how much we care for the Lord. A big thanks to one and all!

EASTER CHOIR ANYONE?
We’d like to sing a hymn for our Easter celebration here at Peace. If you would like to give it a try, please join us at 9:30 am before services on the Sundays before Easter. We’ll see how we do and go from there. If you have questions, please talk with Mara Blackard before the worship service. Thank you.

WEDNESDAY EVENING LENT SUPPER
Each Wednesday before the evening Lent Service, we will gather together for a fellowship meal at 6:15 pm. Please bring a dish to share such as soup, salad, sandwiches or dessert.

Calendar

SUN MAR 12      9:30 am        Choir Practice
10:00 am      Sunday Service
11:00 am       Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am     Important Call Meeting

TUE MAR 14   6:30 pm Women of Peace Meeting and fellowship”
Ladies, please join us for the monthly Women of Peace meeting this Tuesday, March 14 at 6:30 pm. We begin the evening with a Bible Study before the business meeting. Fellowship time concludes the evening. We’d love to see you there!

WED MAR 15      6:15 pm        Fellowship Meal before the Lent Service
7:00 pm        Midweek Lent Service

THUR MAR 16   6:00 pm        Midweek Bible Study at the church

SUN MAR 19      10:00 am      Sunday Service with the Lord’s Supper
11:00 am       Children’s Sunday School
11:09 am      Adult Bible Class “Fruit of the Spirit”

WED MAR 22      6:15 pm        Fellowship Meal before the Lent Service
7:00 pm        Midweek Lent Service

THUR MAR 23    6:00 pm        Midweek Bible Study at the church

SAT MAR 25          9:00 am        Work Day at the Church

DID YOU KNOW?
that Thrivent has a program called “Thrivent Action Teams”? If you have specific products with Thrivent, you can apply for a grant (up to $250) to support a project in your church. This grant can be used for outreach, community action projects and even more. Interested in leveraging your policy? Talk with Jim Moye for further information.