Dear friends of Peace,
News Edition For Sunday of September 06,2026
Lessons this week: Ezekiel 33:7-11, Galatians 2:11-16, Matthew 18:15-20
Songs this week: “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me”,“Glory to God in the Highest”, “How Blest Are Those”, “Jesus Sinners Does Receive” , “God Loved the World So That He Gave”
Service Sunday 11:30 am
Unexpected Truths
The opening lines of the United States Declaration of Independence boldly assert that certain truths are “self-evident”—truths accessible to human reason and widely recognized by observation of the world. Among these are that all people are created equal and possess unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The founders appealed to principles they believed reasonable people could recognize simply by reflecting on human nature and justice. These truths were meant to be obvious, clear to the mind, and persuasive in the public square.
Lutherans, however, note that the most important truths revealed in the Bible are not self-evident at all. In fact, they frequently appear surprising or even contrary to human expectations. Scripture teaches that humanity is not naturally good but deeply sinful. It declares that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort but comes entirely by God’s grace. Most unexpected of all is the message that God brings forgiveness and eternal life through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.Biblical truth is revealed by God rather than discovered by reason alone. While some truths may seem obvious to human judgment, the truths of the Bible are often unexpected.
I Am My Brother’s Keeper
When danger strikes, most people instinctively move away from it. Fire, violence, accidents, and disasters trigger a natural desire to find protection and safety. Yet first responders do the opposite. Firefighters, police officers, and paramedics run toward the very scenes others are fleeing. They enter burning buildings, approach violent situations, and kneel beside the injured in chaotic moments. This response is unexpected because it goes against basic human instinct.
Today God calls us to be spiritual first responders when we see people in trouble because of sin. Instead of self-preservation and comfort, we choose service to them and to our Lord. Our motive is the grace of God and his desire for the salvation of all mankind.
*Service Times Survey Results:*
The results from the service time survey are in.
The new Sunday Service will be 11:00 am starting September 13th, 2026. Fall Kick Off:
On September 13th, we will have cake and ice cream after service, pick up a printed backpack with a student's name on it; take it home, hang it on your door, your refrigerator or somewhere you will remember to pray for that student going back to school and throughout the school year as we encourage them grow in the word of God.
New Welcome Table: Thank you Jim Winkel for building the new beautiful welcome table.
75 Years of Peace Celebration: Sept 27th
Will be held September 27th after service pot luck style with. There is a pot luck sign up sheet on the welcome table. Working on getting some pictures from the past if anyone has pictures to share please reach out of Jo Markwart.
The choir will be singing during the anniversary service, anyone is welcome to join choir, practices will be Sept 13th & 20th at 9:45 am-10:45 am.
To help commemorate 75 years of community and faith let’s try to donate 75 items by September 27th, to Christian Neighbor the need for the month of September is Meal Kits like Hamburger Helper, Toca kits.
Christian Neighbors 75 items for 75 years of Peace help us reach this goal
September 06:
September 13th:
September 20th;
September 27th:
I will keep a count each week! Thank you for your donations it really helps make a difference in the community
A look ahead:
September:
Sept 6th 11:30 am Sunday Service
Sept 10th 12:00 pm Senior Pot Luck (Lunch & Bingo)
Sept 13th 9:45 am -10:45 am Choir practice
Sept 13th 11:00 am*Sunday Service & Fall Kick Off Note service time change
Sept 20th 9:45 am-10:45am Choir practice
Sept 20th 11:00 am* Sunday Service Note service time change
Sept 18th 11:00 am Ladies Guild
Sept 18th 6:30 pm Bunco
Sept 27th 11:00 am *Sunday Service Note service time change
Sept 27th 12:15 pm 75 Years of Peace Celebration Pot Luck bring a dish to pass There is a sign up sheet on the welcome table
May God be at work among the people of Peace and our gospel ministry as we listen to him and follow him! Assistant Administrator at Peace Lutheran Church, Shelly Wedge
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