Dear friends of Jesus connected through Peace,
God says two things to us about spiritual struggle and warfare:
First he says, “12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”. “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation”. “Fight the good fight of faith”. He tells us to struggle and fight against the spiritual forces in the world. Even after the resurrection of Jesus, we fight on.
At the same time he confidently says, “15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross. “Hebrews 2:14 – Through death, Jesus destroyed “the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.”
So how do we know when to fight and when to say, “The struggle is done!”.
In our vocations.
July 20th - Vocation -1 Timothy 1:12-20 https://youtu.be/KYez1s3EQ9o
July 27th - 1st Vocation: faith and prayer 1 Timothy 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHtrjtuIwVI
August 10th - “Vocation is the setting for God’s work in the world” - 1 Timothy 3, 5 https://youtu.be/JgAVSQQVz6o?si=GKT3IF-VJrIiMcWP
August 24th - “Vocation is also the setting for spiritual warfare” 1 Timothy 4th
August 31st - “Vocation is the setting for human flourishing. God provides us with purpose, freedom, security” - 1 Timothy 6:17-19
September 7th - Vocation: Conclusion
Please remember I’m deliberating another divine call - encouragements welcome.
In him,
Pastor T
PS See you inside at 9:30!
The Christian funeral of Ron Miller
Ron’s funeral will take place Saturday at 11 am, visitation at 10:00 with lunch to follow. Please come declare God’s goodness to this Christian man.
Prayers
The Miller family
Marge Gavan
Carol Mason and Mike
Diana Myers
Frieda Walkley
Neveah and family
Prayers for the people of Peace and the neighbors- how are your prayers going?
Special Collection for Headstone
Our brother in Christ, Don Knobloch, passed away in 2022. The family has been unable to procure a headstone to mark his burial for financial reasons. We’re going to take up a small collection for this headstone. If you’d like to donate, please give a cash or check marked “Don Knobloch” or give online with “Don Knobloch” in the comments.
Native Prairie/Pollinator Habitat Update
Noticed the developing pollinator habitat? It looks great! I’ve seen a ton of bees on it; they’re loving it.
You may have noticed the black plastic near the road in the field. That is the next section to plant flowers. We’re killing the weeds and grass with the plastic. This fall, we’ll collect seeds from our plants and spread them over the fresh dirt.
Thanks to the Powells for their ongoing work to develop this space!
Site/Landscape Plan
We’re looking to develop a site and landscape plan pastor would like to work with a couple of people to present a plan first to the council, next to the congregation.
Are you interested in developing a plan? Please get ahold of pastor, 269-694-6104.
Ministry planning and budget
We could use a lot more people to send some input for 2026 ministry. You don’t have to fill out every question on the form. https://peace.breezechms.com/form/bdad40 Or talk with pastor by email, text etc with suggestions, thoughts, questions, and ideas for ministry next year?
Love to talk with you about how God can work among us and through us these days!
Fall Kick Off
September 21st save the date!
Calendar
August 22nd 6:30 pm CANCELLED Family Game Night
August 23rd 9:30 am CANCELLED - Christian Theology
August 23rd 10:00 am Ron Miller visitation
August 23rd 11:00 am Ron Miller funeral
August 23rd 11:45 am Funeral luncheon
August 24th 9:30 service, catechism
August 31st 9:30 am Service, no catechism
September 2nd 6:30 pm Team and Task Time
September 7th 9:30 am Service, catechism
September 13th 9:30 am Evangelism workshop
September 21st 9:30 am Fall kick off/Welcome Home
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