Hello friends of Peace,
Big thanks to Kart Wedge, Tom Wright, Cindy Commissaris, Mike Grimm, and Ellise Wedge for the last few weeks of great work!
What is the most important key you have? I remember getting the keys to my boss’ station wagon when I was only 17. That was quite the feeling. I was shocked to sense the responsibility he was giving me. I felt myself grow in the moment.
The ancient world used keys too. The picture above shows Polystrate at Kerameikos. She is holding a temple key. She has been trusted with the most important key in town - the key to the local temple. She has access to the local god.
That’s the picture Jesus draws in Matthew 16. He has given us the keys. And not just any keys. The keys to the kingdom of heaven. You and I get to be priests to the best temple in heaven and earth.
Do you feel yourself grow? The moment he hands it to us, I can feel myself grow a little bigger, a little stronger, and a little taller.
Want to hear more about how great God’s church is? Enjoy this wonderful essay from Jonathan Hein. https://www.readcube.com/library/0e5c1ee1-ba9b-4330-8687-f942441d3ffd:da3860eb-f7eb-4721-a58b-1d5d3fa8ac21
I hear it quite often. “I don't have a problem with God or Jesus. I'm just not into organized religion.” I have a problem with disorganized religion. I want the right people to have the keys. And this Sunday that can be you!
See you Sunday at 9:30!
Evangelism workshop
A huge shift takes place in life when we realize that we have been saved only by the gracious love of God whether we need it or not, no matter how good or bad we are.
It’s the difference between calling the gospel a doctor or a lightning bolt. If you get sick, you go to a doctor and ask for help. The doctor helps you; maybe even saves you from dieing. You’re so grateful that you go and tell anyone who is sick about the doctor. But what if you aren’t sick?
The gospel is just as much like a lightning bolt. It strikes us when we’re walking down the street and hits us out of the blue. Whether we want it or not, we have to figure out what to do with it. The lightning bolt of the gospel has irreversibly changed our life.
That’s the gospel!
Come to the evangelism workshop Saturday morning 9:30 and become the lightning bolt in someone’s life!
New member celebration
On Sunday, September 3rd, two young ladies, Clara and Ellise, will join the congregation as they make a public professional of faith. During the service, we will confirm their faith and pray for them. After the service, we’ll have a little celebration. Please come and celebrate with them!
Sundae Sunday
September 10th following the service the new Otsego - Plainwell Right to Life group would like the opportunity to meet you all. They are coming to serve us ice cream sundaes! See you for Sundae Sunday!
Welcome Home/Fall kick off
Hey! I’m getting excited for our fall event to Welcome friends and family Home and kick off our fall ministry! It’s a great time to be God’s people. Our world might be falling apart, but God is building a far better one with us. Let’s get to it!
installation service
cook out and lunch
family Olympics!
Sunday September 17th at 9:30 am! Look forward to seeing you!
Prayer chain
Have a prayer request? Our prayer team prays all the time for special requests and concerns. Got a prayer request? Pass it on to the office at 269-694-6104.
Want to join the prayer team? Call 269-694-6104.
Let’s keep praying! God wants to hear the prayers of his people.
Darlene Syers
The Dave Myers family
Bob Bell family
August ushers are Mike Grimm and Richard Ueck
Upcoming events (full calendar)
August 26th 9:30 am Evangelism workshop
September 3rd 9:30 New member welcome
September 10th 10:30 Sundae Sunday!
September 17th 9:30 am Fall kick off/Welcome Home
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Peace Lutheran Church
805 S Wilmott St
Otsego, MI 49078
269-694-6104
https://peaceotsego.org