Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Kansas City, MO 64138

February Newsletter

Sunday Worship Services

Traditional 8:30 a.m. Adult and Children Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Contemporary 11:00 a.m.

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February 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Wednesday, February 14th ASH WEDNESDAY

1 10:00 am John Knox 6:30 pm Adult Choir

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Pastor’s day with family

Ground Hog Day

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4 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary

5 10:00 am Sewing Bee

6 9:30 am Topic Leader 10:00 am Knit/Crochet 10:30 am OWLS 6:30 pm GIP Board

7 9:30 GIP Chapel 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study 7:30 Church Council

8 10:00 am John Knox 6:30 pm Adult Choir

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Pastor’s day with family

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11 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary 12:00 pm Confirmation Class Food for REAP Sunday

12 10:00 am Sewing Bee

13 10:00 am Knit/Crochet 1:00 pm Alpha Circle

14 9:30 am GIP Chapel 1:30 pm Lydia Circle 3:00 pm Ash Wednesday Svc 7:00 pm Ash Wednesday Svc

15 9:30 am Pastoral Meeting 6:30 pm Adult Choir

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Pastor’s day with family

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18 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary 12:00 pm Youth Meeting

19 10:00 am Sewing Bee

20 10:00 am Knit/Crochet

21 9:30 am GIP Chapel 3:00 pm Lent Service 7:00 pm Lent Service

22 10:00 am John Knox 6:30 pm Adult Choir

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Pastor’s day with family

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25 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Contemporary 12:00 pm Confirmation Class 12:00 pm Youth Group 6:00 pm Men’s/Ladies Club Mite Box Sunday

26 10:00 am Sewing Bee

27 10:00 am Knit/Crochet 7:00 pm Elders Meeting

28 9:30 am GIP Chapel 3:00 pm Lent Service 7:00 pm Lent Service

Wednesday, February 14th Valentine’s Day

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Peace Lutheran Church 8240 Blue Ridge Kansas City, MO 64138 peacelutheranlcms.org Phone: 816-353-3813 Pastor: Rev. David Rolf Secretary: Debbie Baldwin Director of Grow in Peace Child Care Center: Carla Hamilton Custodian Dave Ferber 816-803-9714 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Bulletin and Newsletter Items: Send bulletin items

by Wednesday to the

Church Office at peacelutheranlcms@att.net

Send Newsletter items

by the 15th of the preceding

month to Sheila Dalen email sheiladalen6@gmail.com

Prayer Chain Requests: Sheila Dalen at: sheiladalen6@gmail.com

or 816-585-7715 You can also contact the Church office at: peacelutheranlcms@att.net

Easter Service Schedule

Ash Wednesday

February 14 .............. 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm with communion

Lent Services (Wednesdays) February 21 & 28 ..... 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm March 7, 14, 21 ........ 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Palm Sunday March 25 .................. 8:30 am & 11:00 am

Maundy Thursday March 29 .................. 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm with communion

Good Friday

March 30 .................. 3:00 pm & 7:00 pm

Easter Sunday April 1 ................................. 6:30 am Sunrise Service Easter Breakfast ....... 7:30 am – 9:00 am ................................. 9:30 am Service

Easter Homebound April 8 ....................... 2:30 pm with communion

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LWML (Lutheran Women Missionary League)

The topic for February 2018 Circle meeting is in the Winter Quarterly on Page 18, entitled "Living a God-Sized Dream" authored by Christine Scheele Weerts, a fourth generation Lutheran, is a member of the LWML at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Prattville AL. She has a Master's Degree in Religion from Concordia University, Chicago and is the author of The June 2018 Portals of Prayer Devotions, published by CPH. No Leaders Guide is available at this time; however, helpful

information is found on pages 4 and 6 in this issue. The 2016 Quarterly carried a small article as well as our Newsletter in 2016 under the heading "Sisters In Christ". What a wonderful "Sister In Christ" Rosa was in her time – how about us today – can we follow in her footsteps? Roll call word “Prayer” Alpha Circle will meet Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at the home of Martha Clemons with Darsa Clay as her co-hostess. Topic will be led by Wanda Thurnau. Denise Benavides will check the Acolyte Robes for laundering or mending needs. For more information, please call the President of Alpha Circle, Wanda Thurnau at 816-524-8099. Lydia Circle will meet Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 1:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall, with Darla Wolters and Sheila Dalen hosting the meeting. Topic will be led by Joyce Shropshire. For more information, please call the President of Lydia Circle, Kathleen Jarvis at 816-763-2894.

"Living as God's People" - 2018 LWML Prayer Service, written by 2013-2017 LWML Pastoral Counselor Rev. Dr. Robert Roegner, is based on 1 Peter 2:9-12, God's People – Many factors come to mind when we think of who we are – our identity. In his first letter, Peter continually reminds his readers of their identity. Rather than focus on inane worldly details, he zeros in on what's most important – Our standing in the eyes of God or our place in His kingdom. Pastor Bob, as he is sometimes known, hails from the English District where he has served as LWML District Pastoral Counselor. He and his wife, Kristi, are blessed with four children and five grandchildren. In his 35 years of serving the LCMS in a mission capacity, Rev. Roegner has traveled to 89 countries. He and Kristi will be serving in new mission work in Israel with "Apple of His Eye Ministry".

"Mission" - and once again, as the New Year unfolds in front of us, Alpha Circle will be focusing on Mission – reaching out with items and funds needed for our Grow In Peace Child Care. We would appreciate our congregation's help in this mission endeavor. As before, the items needed will be listed on the poster atop the stairs.

"Eye Glasses" - another request has been brought to our attention – Eye Glasses and perscription sun glasses are greatly needed. If anyone is willing to part with their old glasses, please bring them to the church and place them on the ledge upstairs.

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"Travel" - Are you ready to travel? Better start Packing! The 2018 LWML District Convention is June 8-10.

"Freely you have received, freely Give" "Matthew 10:8

Ruth Oexman Communications Chairperson

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Book Club The Radium Girls by Kate Moore

The Curies' newly discovered element of radium makes gleaming headlines across the

nation as the fresh face of beauty, and wonder drug of the medical community. From

body lotion to tonic water, the popular new element shines bright in the otherwise dark

years of the First World War.

Meanwhile, hundreds of girls toil amidst the glowing dust of the radium-dial factories.

The glittering chemical covers their bodies from head to toe; they light up the night like

industrious fireflies. With such a coveted job, these "shining girls" are the luckiest alive

— until they begin to fall mysteriously ill.

But the factories that once offered golden opportunities are now ignoring all claims of the gruesome side

effects, and the women's cries of corruption. And as the fatal poison of the radium takes hold, the brave

shining girls find themselves embroiled in one of the biggest scandals of America's early 20th century, and in a

groundbreaking battle for workers' rights that will echo for centuries to come.

Written with a sparkling voice and breakneck pace, The Radium Girls fully illuminates the inspiring young

women exposed to the "wonder" substance of radium, and their awe-inspiring strength in the face of almost

impossible circumstances. Their courage and tenacity led to life-changing regulations, research into nuclear

bombing, and ultimately saved hundreds of thousands of lives...

Altar Flowers

The 2018 calendar is posted on the wall. Please sign up for your special Sunday(s) to

recognize birthdays, anniversaries, or remembrances.

Contact Cheryl Enke for options and pricing. Cell: 816-299-5752, or

cenke1053@comcast.net.

Religious Display

Greeting cards for most occasions are available by the box or by individual card. Boxed

cards are $5.00 and individual cards are $0.50. Each purchase helps support the

LWML.

One of the congregation ladies is always in the Social Room to assist you or contact Cheryl Enke for options

and pricing. Cell: 816-299-5752, or cenke1053@comcast.net.

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Kathleen Boehm Birthday Celebration

Kathy Boehm's children are hosting an Open House for Kathleen Boehm’s 90th Birthday.

Saturday, February 3, 2018 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Your presence is your present! We’d love to have you come and celebrate our Mom’s 90 years!

Taste the Commitment

Messiah Lutheran School will once again host its “Taste the Commitment” Benefit Auction and Wine

Tasting Event. This annual fundraising event has a huge impact for their school. Past efforts have

raised funds to update their gym, beautify their playground, update technology school-wide and

newly updated security system in efforts to keep their kids and faculty safe!

Saturday, March 12, 2016 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Mallinson Vineyard & Hall (just minutes from Messiah)

3029 N. River Blvd $25.00 per person

Sewing Bee

The ladies went back to sewing again on January 2nd, a week later than planned due to the snow and cold weather. They plan to meet every Monday in February, weather permitting. We meet in the Fellowship Hall about 9:30am. Bring a sack lunch and stay into the afternoon. We will begin making quilts to give away next December. Please join us even if you can't come every week.

After sending in 1,000 Best Choice UPC's in December we received a check for $60 which goes into our Special Mission Fund that is used to buy supplies for making quilts. A special thanks to everyone who has contributed money or supplies during the year.

SAVE, SAVE, SAVE

Please continue saving the Best Choice UPC's. They are on many products sold at Price Chopper, Apple Market and Hen House. Also save "Box Tops for Education" that are on many products. Save your cancelled postage stamps, especially commutative and foreign stamps. Do not save the Christmas or Forever stamps. Containers for these are on the shelf in the Narthex.

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Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (R.E.A.P.)

February 11, 2018. There is a special place in the entry way to receive your donation of non-perishable items. Watch this space for special R.E.A.P. suggestions for the months to come. Thank you for helping our Raytown neighbors.

*February suggestion: favorite canned vegetable*

Youth Group

February is Community Service Month for Youth!

Youth will be meeting on February 25th after the second service to go serve a meal to the hungry and homeless at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. We will be back at the church by 5:00 pm at the latest. Let Taylor know if you plan to come or have any questions

Are you a Thrivent Financial Member with Thrivent Choice Dollars available?

Members become eligible for Choice Dollars based on insurance premiums, contract values, and Thrivent

volunteer leadership. Eligible members are designated Choice Dollars that they can direct to enrolled

charities. Peace Lutheran Church is one of those charities. If you designate your dollars to go to Peace

you can inform Mark Harms, our treasurer, if you wish those dollars to go toward a specific ministry or purpose. For example: fellowship hall up-date, maintenance fund, Grow in Peace, etc.

Thank you for the dollars that have been given to Peace over the years! Each dollar makes a difference.

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Peace Lutheran Church Sunday Worship schedule

February 2018

February 4 February 11 February 18 February 25

Fifth Sunday

after Epiphany Transfiguration of

Our Lord First Sunday

in Lent Second Sunday

in Lent

Liturgy

8:30

Divine Service One

Page 151 with Communion

Divine Service Two

Page 167

Divine Service Three

Page 184

with Communion

Divine Service Four

Page 203

11:00 Contemporary

with Communion Contemporary

Contemporary

with Communion Contemporary

Ushers Darsa Clay, Jim Clay, Michael Pickler, Linda Curtis

Elders 8:30 Jim Ewart, Dave Loesch, Ron Johnson, Reed McCubbin

11:00 Keith Kirchhoff, Jeff Gardner

Greeters

8:30 Kathy Boehm Peggy Noah Gary/Wanda

Thurnau Jim/Cara Ewart

11:00 Homer/Ruth

Oexman Punky McDaniel Jeff/Linda Gardner

Homer/Ruth Oexman

Altar Guild

8:30 Reed/Cindy McCubbin – February 5th Laurance/Barbara Bellach – February 19

11:00 Linda Gardner/Kathleen Jarvis

Alter Care Cheryl Enke

Counters Brackman Team Curtis/Rinne

/Wolters Ewart Team Gilham/Benson

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2 Dave Kuhn 2 Dayle Olson 2 Sandy Olson 3 Kathleen Boehm 3 Nellie Fritz 4 Iesha Shelby 5 Johnna Coleman 6 Kyrah Schroeter 7 Ethel Schmid 9 Steven Justice 9 Jacki Simon 12 Whitney Barr 12 Alex Hamilton 12 Zak Hufferd 12 Shaneisha Shelby 13 Michael Bellach 13 Joseph Gillham 13 David Rolf 13 Michael Scrivener 14 Ben Brackman 14 Jean Tieman 15 Byron Pilcher 15 Mitchell Routh 16 Myonna Shelby 18 Amera Bauroth 18 Cara Ewart 19 Jan Rinne 19 Tyler Schultz 20 Dennis Head 21 Ryan Shropshire 25 Maxine Cook 27 Brenda Routh 28 Janet Gieseke 28 Jasmine Love

1 Yvonne MIlls 1 Corean Racy-McClinton 5 Brian Jenkins 6 Macy Routh 8 Helen Benson 11 Heather Worthington 12 Kathleen Boehm 13 Bonnie Haney 13 Daniel Worthington 15 Ty Terrell 16 Jana Harms 22 Jean Roberts 24 Cindy Eskina 25 David Rolf 26 Shanon Cody 27 Drew Thurnau 28 Michael Scrivener 29 Ethel Schmid

1 Michael/Soly McDaniel 2015 2 Bill/Juanita Wilson 1957 5 Tim/Cindy Thurnau 1994 14 Mike/Denise Benavides 1976

February 2018

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Grow in Peace

Child Care Center News

LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD

www.gipchildcare.com

director@gipchildcare.com

““May the God who gives endurance and

encouragement give you a spirit of unity among

yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with

one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and

Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:5-6

Welcome to Grow in Peace – New

Enrollments

Welcome to Grow in Peace – New Enrollments

Alexis Williams – Infants Mapiya Whitebear-Brown – Preschool

Abbigail Larkworthy – Drop in School-age

May God bless the early learning you will receive while with us!

Upcoming Dates to Remember February 2nd – Groundhog Day February 14th – Ash Wednesday Church Services at 3:00pm and 7:00pm February 14th – Valentine’s Day Parties February 19th – President’s Day

Future Dates

March 1st – Eye Screenings 10 am. March 7th and 8th – Spring Picture Days March 29th – Maundy Thursday Church Service at 7:00pm March 30th – Good Friday Church Service at 7:00pm April 1st – Easter Day Services at 6:30am, 8:30 and 11:00. May 7th thru May 11th – Teacher Appreciation Week TBA May 18th – Prekindergarten Graduation at 10:00am – location Peace Lutheran Sanctuary

February, 2018 816-353-3910 main (353-7826)2nd line

GIP is asking for donations of items for classroom usage: Money donations to purchase woodchips for the playground and

fix it up for the children. Thank you.

We are a non-profit facility, Grow in Peace can give you a tax

exemption letter for your donations!

Donations are always welcomed and very much needed for Grow

in Peace Child Care Center!

Opportunities for worship and Bible Study include:

Traditional Service at 8:30am on Sunday's

Contemporary Service at 11:00am on Sunday's

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 to 10:45am on Sunday’s

Midweek Bible Study 6:00 to 7:15pm on Wednesday’s

Look for the Church on the web at www.peacelutheranlcms.org

and on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/#!/PeaceLutheranChurchKansasCity or

visit in person during one of the service times or Bible Study times.

Peace Lutheran exists to encourage and equip Christ followers to

grow their faith, live their faith and to share their faith.

Open Invitation to Attend Church Services We invite you to come and explore Peace Lutheran Church and the ministries it serves. Listed above are the times for

services. If you would like more info, please ask Ms. Carla or call the Church office at 353-3813 to speak with Pastor David

Rolf.

GIP Philosophy Statement

Grow in Peace Child Care Center shall provide a safe Christian

environment with loving, experienced, and professional staff that

recognize parents have the primary responsibility in skill development

and Christian training for their children. As an outreach ministry of

Peace Lutheran Church, we strive to set an example of Christ's Love

through God's Word and assist in the spiritual, intellectual, emotional,

social and physical development of the children entrusted to our care.

“Helping children grow in wisdom and in grace.”