This week’s lessons: Deuteronomy 30:1-10, Luke 6:17-26

 

Dear friends,

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up”. (1 Thess 5:11)

I like to think about courage as having a full heart. If you’ve been encouraged, you’ve been filled up. Not in your head, but in your heart.

Encouragement might include flattery or praise, but it’s more than praise. Encouragement might include commands and urging, but it’s much more than that. Encouragement might be wise sayings, inspiring stories, or basic teaching.

We could all really use some encouragement now. Friends and neighbors, take your empty hands to God and let Him fill you up with the gifts of Jesus. See his humble life, his willing sacrifice, and his amazing accomplishments. Let him tell you you are worth more to him than the world, but also let him show you your own weakness and frailty.

“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven.”

I want to invite you to encourage each other. Fill each other’s hearts with calm, satisfaction, and confidence. If you want some light-hearted guidance on courage, you can check out Brene’ Brown’s talk Watch Brené Brown: The Call to Courage | Netflix Official Site

Can’t wait to see you Sunday at 9:00 or 10:30 am!

Happy Valentine's Day if I don't see you Sunday!

Sincerely

PT

The Peace team

I’m happy to work with our 2022 Peace team. I’d like to take a moment to share our staff, key volunteers, and elected leaders with you. These individuals model a Christian life for us and help us follow Jesus.

Staff and Volunteers

Council (Board)

Charles Kling - President

Roger Commissaris - Vice President

Micah Rimpel - Recording Secretary

Tom Wright - Elder

I’m grateful for all of these individuals and many more who come together to bring the gospel to Otsego-Plainwell. Look to see what God does through us!

 

131 Youth Crew: You and Your Mental Health

February 27th 4:00 pm

Middle school and high school students welcome. Love to have you!

 

Video camera - do you have a handheld digital camera you no longer use? We might be able to improve our video system if you’d like to donate it. Please speak with pastor.

Paint - We’d like to paint around the facility. If you are interested in painting (we have the supplies), please let pastor know.

Easter - we’re looking for a great team to help make Easter wonderful. I’m looking for people to help with outreach, decorating, music, and food. Let me know if you want to be part of the team!

Snacks for Lent - serving snacks before Lenten services. Check the list at the Next Steps table for each week’s emphasis.

Before and after school care - Peace is looking into offering before and after school care. If you could help explore this option, please speak with pastor. He is looking to build a team of 3 or 4.

Christian Neighbors - items for February are pasta and pasta sauce

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • February 11th, 12:00 pm Senior Luncheon

  • February 18th, 11:00 am Ladies Guild

  • March 2nd, 6:30 pm Ash Wednesday service (Midweek Lent begins)

 

Got this from a friend? Sign up here!

Have a suggestion or comment you’d like to share? Let us Know!

Would you like to donate to Peace? Please use the link for online giving

Peace Lutheran Church

805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

https://peaceotsego.org