Dear friends of Jesus connected through Peace,
News for Sunday of February 22nd, 2026
Lessons this week: Genesis 3:1-15, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11
Songs this week: “Christ Be My Leader”, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, “In Adam We Have All Been One”, “Rescuer”
Return to him. He remembers you.
Can you imagine seeing your home destroyed, your city leveled, and your church gone?
And instead of saying, “Oh that’s too bad. I’m sure you tried hard. Let me help you”, the Lord says, “Return to me. You turned away from me and went your own way. That’s why this happened. Now turn back.”
That’s our call this Lent.
I realize that many of us can’t make midweek Lenten services. I invite you to at least watch our services when you can and participate. They are a particular call to repentance. https://youtube.com/live/mb8miJvGzJ0
We need to hear this call this year. It’s time to renew and rebuild his temple.
Please return to him with me. How are you returning? Text me at 269-694-6104
Gospel Spotlight
“Am I good enough?”
Am I good enough to go to home? Am I good enough to get close to God? Is there a spot for me?
This week I got to say, Friend, you are. You are. Not because you have done that much good, but because everything Jesus did counts for you. When I look at you, I see so many good things; God sees even more because he sees that Jesus lived, died, and rose.
I loved sharing the gospel like this.
Where did you see the gospel at work this week? Hit reply and share your Gospel Spotlight moment this week!"
Prayer Highlight
Return to me.
I’m sad to see what has happened to the church. Let’s pray for our return to the Lord.
Heavenly Father,
You who revive the weary and awaken the sleeping soul, we come before You hungry for Your presence.
Lord, we have heard of Your fame and Your mighty deeds in generations past. We stand in awe of what You have done, and we cry out:
Renew Your works in our day. In our time, make them known again. Pour out Your Spirit afresh—revive what has grown cold in our hearts, our families, our churches, and our cities. Awaken us from spiritual slumber. Stir hunger where there is apathy. Ignite passion where there is indifference. Break chains of distraction and lesser commitments that keep us from Your best.
Holy Spirit, come and renew us. Breathe life into dry bones. Restore the joy of our salvation. Make us a people who tremble at Your Word, who contend in prayer, and who live as agents of Your awakening in this generation.
We ask for personal renewal: heal our hearts, align our desires with Yours, and fill us anew with Your fire. We ask for corporate awakening: visit Your church with fresh outpouring, that Your fame and deeds would be known once more.
In the name of Jesus, who makes all things new we pray for our return to you. Amen.
Ralph and Jane Holewa on their 55th wedding anniversary
Our sick or homebound friends - Judy Haugh, Brenda Grimm, Shirley Kling, Darlene Syers, Irene Haas, Maxine Sandahl, Marge Gavan, Don Hutchinson
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The Peace Team
We’ve got a couple of changes in the Peace team.
Bill Harris was installed as vice-president.
Maintenance work has been restructured. The entire team will work together to make decisions about projects and carry them out.
Each of us plays an important role in the gospel ministry of Peace Lutheran Church. We’d love to work with you to help you use the gifts and talents you have to serve people.
Council
President/Chairman………..… Josh Gower
Vice-president/Treasurer …… Bill Harris
Recording Secretary ………….. Michael Grimm
Elder ……………………………..... Terry Brower
Called/hired positions
Pastor ………………….. Nathaniel Timmermann
Musicians ……………. Cindy Commissaris, Nathaniel Timmermann, Helga Harris, Ellise Wedge, Angela Grimm
Pastoral assistants …… Tom Wright
Appointed positions
Financial Secretary …… Ralph Holewa
Bookkeeper …………….… Andy Winter
HR/Taxes ………………..… Jim Walkley
Worship
Head usher ……….….... Dan Doran
Ushers ………………..…..managed by sign up
AV team ……………….… Michael Grimm, Clara Timmermann, Ellise Wedge, Nathaniel Timmermann
Cantor …………………….
Communion coordinator …. Carlene Ketner
Flowers coordinator ………
Missions and service
Christian Neighbors coordinator …….. Irv and Judy Bolenbaugh
Care Team ……………………… Debi Seales, Jo Markwart
Ramp It Up coordinator …………….……. Jon Ott
Prayer chain coordinator ……………..…
Trunk or Treat coordinator ……………….
Devotional booklets ……………………….
Giving Tree coordinator ………… Jane Holewa
Tree of Warmth coordinator ….. Stephen and Betsy Powell
Christmas decorating………….……….... Jeanne Myers
Education/Discipleship
Sunday School superintendent/Education coordinator…… Vacant
0-3/Cradle roll …………………………………….vacant
K – 5 Teachers ………………………………….. Laurie Brower, Sarah Gower, Macayla Wright, Rachel Timmermann
131 Youth Crew (middle school/high school) …. vacant
Ladies Guild ………………………………..……. Jane Holewa (president), Cindy Hunt (treasurer), and Cindy Commissaris (secretary).
Finances
Counters ………. Ralph Holewa (head counter), Jane Holewa, Jim Winkel, Helga Harris
Maintenance and facility
Lawnmower coordinator ……... vacant
Maintenance team ………………Roger Commissaris, Paul Retberg, Pete Weyenberg, Jim Winkel, Joe Olivares
Mowing team ……………………..Managed by sign up
Cleaners ……………………….…… Managed by sign up
Heat/AC manager ……………..
Administration
Mail box items ……….
Fellowship/Fun
Funeral lunch coordinator …………………. Cindy Hunt
Senior luncheon/outing ………………….…. Jeanne Myers
Lunch bunch ………………………………………Jane Holewa
Ongoing ways to serve
These are not formal positions; you can do this work at any time by contacting the contact.
Outreach calls/contacts …..Nathaniel Timmermann
Spiritual growth/attendance contacts …. Nathaniel Timmermann
Education …………………Nathaniel Timmermann
Lawn mowing ……………
Usher …………………………
Cleaning ……………………Jane Holewa
AV team (sound, lights, slides) …. Nathaniel Timmermann
Cleaners
Other opportunities for service/ways for us to grow
Evangelism and outreach coordinator
AV coordinator
Tech coordinator
Attendance taker
Directory update
VBS coordinator
Historian
Children’s educators/teachers
Member storyteller
Sign changer
Social media manager,
AV team
Birthday and anniversary list distribution
Volunteer coordinator
Small group teachers
Sender/communicator
Plant and care for flowers ……… Pam Larson
**Positions marked “vacant” are positions required by the bylaws or policies. We should fill them. We also desire to move beyond the minimum required to do the ministry God has put before us.
Table Cover
What do you think of this table cover? We're looking to make the entry table look better with a professional cover, the kind you might see at events.
Do you like it?
Some aren't sure about the blue. It's "Peace blue", the blue from our logo and other materials. But it isn't the same as anything else in the entry area.
The other question is lettering. The old logo is an elegant, artistic lettering; this is more bold and square with a little artistry.
This cover would also be used for public events to represent Peace.
Give us a yes/no!
Calendar
February 21st 9:30 Christian Theology
February 22nd 9:30 am Service and catechism
February 25th 6:30 pm Lent service and snacks
March 1st 9:30 am Service and catechism
March 3rd 6:30 pm Team and Task Time
March 7th 4:30 pm CS Lewis Movie Night (see https://peaceotsego.org/peacenews/20260205)
April 5th 9:30 am Easter service and lunch
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