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PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH
8240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64138
[email protected] www.peacelutheranlcms.org
Office: 816-353-3813 Fax: (844) 272-8926
Grow in Peace Child Care Center: (816) 353-3910
Title Name Phone
Senior Pastor David M. Rolf (816) 730-8923
Pastor Emeritus John B. Schmid
Dir. Child Care Carla Hamilton (816) 353-3910
Music Director Karen Engebretson (816) 309-4930
Secretary Deb Baldwin (816) 353-3813
PRAYER UPON ENTERING
Father, thank You for sending Jesus, the long awaited Messiah. Not just for the Jews, but the
good news is that Jesus was born for all people of all generations, from every tribe, tongue
and language Please forgive me of my sins and come into my life Thank You for hearing my
prayer, saving me from my sins, and providing a home for me in heaven for all eternity. Amen
.WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN
While we might consider ourselves relatively good the fact is we are naturally
opposed to God and His plan for our lives. This nature and the things we do
because of this nature result in “sin.” But God loves us and has overcome sin for
us. He did this by sending His Son, Jesus, to bridge the gap created by sin. Now
we are no longer separated from God because Jesus has brought us back together:
“God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins
against them.” (II Corinthians 5: 19) The one who believes this is a Christian.
REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION. Members of sister Lutheran congregations are, of
course, invited to join us at the Lord's Table. Others are requested to consult with the
Pastor before communing with us the first time. In this way you will help us be
responsible in our administration of the Sacrament – and you, in turn, will be blessed as
you commune with us.
NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with non-alcohol wine
for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or wish to abstain from alcohol for
personal reasons.
The Mission of Peace Lutheran Church is to equip and encourage Christ’s
followers to grow in faith, share their faith and live out their faith.
Growing in Wisdom and
in Grace at GIP...
In the middle of the busy bustle and buzz of the Christmas season it can be
challenging to pause in the wonder of God's many blessings that are
around us. We get caught up in the demands of daily routine. The
shepherds in Luke 2 were going about their daily duties when the angels of
the Lord appeared to them announcing the birth of Jesus, the long awaited
Savior. What a remarkable memorable night! God chose to deliver this
GOOD NEWS to a group of shepherds on a seemingly typical night. That
same gospel message of salvation that we share today!
Bible Words: "Unto you is born...a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11
Activities:
Handprint Angels (Art)
On My Way to Bethlehem (Math/Counting)
Follow the Star (Social Game)
Jesus is the Light! (Worship)
Expressions of Our Love to God
In Worship
Last Week Total
107 10:00 AM
107
Wednesday
Bible Class
0
Sunday Adult Bible Study
–
21
Sunday
School
8
Thurs AM
Bible Study
0
In Offerings Offerings to Date
$257,955.43
Budget To Date
$264,423.00
12/13/15
$9,314.50
General Fund $9,314.50; Flower Fund $78.50; Outreach Ministry, Beautiful Savior $200.00; Park Meadows sign rental $200.00
Those Serving Today
8:30 AM 11:00 AM
Elders
Gary Thurnau
Bruce Johnson
Reed McCubbin
Ed Seutter
Keith Kirchhoff
Dave Loesch
Ushers
Lawrence Bellach
Jim Clay
Cliff Noah
Dennis Rapp
Greeters Cliff/Peggy Noah Homer/Ruth Oexman
Altar Guild Cliff/Peggy Noah Homer/Ruth Oexman
Altar Care Nita Runge
Acolyte Jordan Rolf Kyrah Schroeter
Flowers The flowers have been given by Gary and Wanda Thurnau in
celebration of their 44th
wedding anniversary.
The Knitting/Crochet will resume meetings on Jan 5 for 10 AM – Jan 7 for 5:30 AM
The Sewing Bee will resume meetings on Monday, Jan 11, 2016
This Week at Peace
Today The Fourth Sunday in Advent
12/20 Traditional Service 8:30 AM
Education Hour 9:45 AM
Contemporary Service 11:00 AM
Monday No Sewing Bee
12/21
Tuesday No Knit/Crochet
12/22 No Elder’s Meeting
Wednesday GIP Chapel 9:00 AM
12/23
Thursday CHRISTIMAS EVE 6:00 PM
12/24 GIP closes 3:00 PM
Friday CHRISTIMAS 10:00 AM
12/25
Saturday
12/26
Sunday The First Sunday after Christmas
12/27 Traditional Service 8:30 AM
Education Hour 9:45 AM
Contemporary Service 11:00 AM
There is an easy way to help LWML! Did you know that canceled postage stamps can be turned into money for LWML? Collect canceled stamps from envelopes. They should be trimmed to at least ¼ “. When you have a sufficient amount collected, please put in stamp box on the table. The gentleman who collects these for us then sells them to a broker and the proceeds are donated to our mites.
Christmas Services- Christmas Eve – Thurs., 24th Dec. - 6:00 PM Christmas Day – Fri., 25th Dec. - 10:00 AM New Year's Eve – Thurs; Dec. 31
st -
(3:00 PM, 7:00 PM) with communion No Services on News Year Day.
CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARD The Congregational Christmas Card is in the entry. Wish your fellow members at Peace a joyous and blessed Christmas by signing your name to the card. Donations placed in the box by
the card will be given to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton. Please make your checks payable to “Peace LWML”.
Pastor will be hosting a new class designated for non-
members interested in learning more about the Lutheran
faith. If you know someone that might be interested in
learning more about our Lutheran faith (like a neighbor or
friend) please let them know about this class and encourage
them to attend. This class will have three (3) sessions on
Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The dates are
January 7th, 14th, and 21st. For more information about this
class please contact Pastor Rolf.
New Class on Lutheran Faith
Note: There will be no Sunday School on December 27
GIP will close at 3:00 PM on Christmas Eve
GIP Will be closed on Christmas Day
GIP will be closed on New’s Year’s Day
No Sewing Bee Meeting in December
No Book Club Meeting in December
No Circle Meetings in December
No Elder’s Meeting in December
No Worship Board Meeting in December
LWML has boxed Christmas Cards for sale for $5.00 per
box.
New Bible Journaling Group
Fridays at 11:00 AM Starting Friday January 8th
This is new group and everyone is invited. If you like to
doodle, draw pictures, color with coloring pencils, or just underline; then please join us for this new group of fellowship and doodling in our bibles Journaling is a great interactive Bible study method. It helps you to interact with God’ Word by recording your thoughts on what you’re reading. Going back through your journal can help you reflect on what God has shown you in His Word. And you have an heirloom that will be special to your family. . This should be a lot of fun interacting with others, and learning more about God’s Word. For information contact Deb Baldwin or Carol Malone at 816-365-7397 or the church office at 816-353-3813.
PRAYERS OF PEACE
Prayer Chain: Peace prayer chain members take the prayer needs of friends and members of Peace to the Lord in times of need. If you have a need for prayer, please call the church office (353-3813) any week day or Sheila Dalen (585-7715) any time to be included in the prayers for that day. You may now submit prayer requests through our new website at: www.peacelutheranlcms.org
For our Homebound Members: “Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6: 18
J. D. Smith Niona Kuegele Joan Crawford Robert Reiger Eileen Krinke Marcella Ellison Iona Ralls Mary Cook Jack Phillips Ruth Wurdeman Herb Grasher Betty Enke Margaret Koontz Betty Halling Bonnie Haney June Schaedel Maxine Cook Joe Major Ed Schnitker Mary Tanck
Prayers Suggestions: Pastor Scott Lemmermann (Ascension – Kansas City, MO) A.J. Zearley Craig Phillips For Those Ill and Recovering:
“Pray for each other that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5: 16
Laura Turek Rose Mary Thompson Connie Gardner Lisa Noah Cristin Blunt Barbara Taylor Jackie Britt
For Peace and Comfort: - For the family of Ann O’Bryan who passed on 12/14/2015. - For the family of Dorothy Senzee who passed on 12/12/2015.
For those Active in the Military:
Robert Baker Josh Krahenbuhl Sean Cochran Tyler Krahenbuhl Brody Ewart Brandon Seutter Joshua Hinrichs Michael Stansberry Stephanie Griddine Jason Scrivener