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December 2019 Newsletter & Calendar

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Dear Peace Members,

“I’m not ready!” Those are the words I have heard from others and so often have said myself about Christmas. Have you said them too? Most likely you have.

It is one thing to say those words right around December 1 with twenty five days until the big day.… Read More

November 17, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at: 11-17-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 11-17-2019 – Service

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Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost

November 17, 2019

AS WE GATHER…When God promised to send Elijah before the Day of the Lord, He was talking about John the Baptist and his preparing for Jesus’ entry into history, saying, “Behold, the Lamb of God.”… Read More

November 10, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at: 11-10-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 11-10-2019 – Service

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TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

November 10, 2019

AS WE GATHER: Only a few Israelites in Moses’ time remembered the promises God made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. In the meantime, they were languishing in their servitude.… Read More

November 3, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at: 11-03-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 11-03-2019 – Service

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ALL SAINTS’ DAY 2019

November 3, 2019

AS WE GATHER…This Sunday we observe the feast of All Saints’ Day.  While many congregations use this service to remember those saints who have departed this life in faith, we do well to remember that “saint” is simply another word for “believer” or “follower of Jesus.” … Read More

November 2019 Newsletter & Calendar

by Peace

Dear friends,

The Giving Tree, by Shel Silverstein, is a wonderful children’s story. The story describes the relationship between a young boy and a tree in the forest. As the boy is young, the boy and the tree love each other. The tree provides great enjoyment as the boy plays with it.… Read More

October 27, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at:  10-27-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 10-27-2019 – Service

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REFORMATION SUNDAY

October 27, 2019

AS WE GATHER:  In speaking of the message of the Reformation, Martin Luther stated: “All I have written and taught has been according to my conscience and sworn duty as a humble teacher of the Holy Scripture, for the praise of God, for the benefit and salvation of all Christendom, and for the good of the entire German nation.”… Read More

October 13, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at:  10-13-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 10-13-2019 – Service

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EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

October 13, 2019

AS WE GATHER…The old story of footprints in the sand reminds us that God’s path is not always visible to us as we look ahead, but it is more often clear as we look behind us.… Read More

October 6, 2019 Service

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The Bulletin is at:  10-06-2019 – Bulletin

The Service in PDF format is at: 10-06-2019 – Service

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 SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST

October 6, 2019

AS WE GATHER…Guarding the deposit brings to mind armored cars, bank vaults, and uniformed guards carrying guns. This may seem like what is needed to protect something we are afraid of losing.… Read More

October 2019 Newsletter & Calendar

by Peace

Dear friends,

Have you ever been presented with an opportunity to give spiritual care to someone?

I’m sure you have. It happens when a next door neighbor experiences grief due to the loss of a spouse. It might happen when someone in your family receives a scary health diagnosis. It could happen when a friend loses a beloved pet.… Read More