For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 2 Corinthians 4:5
We are grateful that you are interested in Peace Lutheran Church. We invite you to follow the links above to find out more about our Staff and our Confession of Faith. Most of all we hope that you will want to learn more about our Savior Jesus Christ and how to follow Him in this world and the next!
Our Hope
We hope that you will leave worship:
- in love with God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
- with a hatred of sin,
- loving and serving others in Jesus’ name.
What to expect on Sunday morning
Perhaps the best way to describe a worship service at Peace is “Christ centered and Cross focused”. Our worship services are designed to honor Christ and enable us to receive the blessings He offers in the Word and the Sacraments.
Our Sunday morning worship begins at 9 a.m. Sunday School for all ages is at 10:15. The worship service usually lasts an hour. Feel free to enter worship at any time. Better late than never!
We celebrate Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper) every week at alternate services. Admission to the Lord’s Supper is by Christ’s invitation, through the Church, for those who have been baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Because we desire all who participate in Christ’s body and blood to receive the blessings promised of the sacrament, and because the Scriptures call for a self-examination prior to participating in the Lord’s Supper (I Corinthians 11:18-34) we have found the following questions helpful in preparing for the Lord’s Supper (Holy Communion):
a. Do I believe that I am a sinful human being without hope of eternal life except for God’s mercy in Christ?
b. Do I believe the Jesus Christ is God’s Son and my Savior?
c. Do I believe that Jesus Christ is physically present in the Sacrament of Holy Communion with His body and blood?
d. Do I intend by the power of the Holy Spirit to change my sinful life and strive to walk according to God’s will?
If you can answer “yes” to all these questions it is a good sign that God is working faith in you and has prepared you to receive the grace that is found in the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
As you come to the Lord’s Supper you are affirming with each communicant that Jesus is your Savior and Lord, that with Lutheran Christians you believe His body and blood are present, and you desire to serve Him as a disciple in the fellowship of the church. Young people generally receive the sacrament of Holy Communion when they are ten years old. If your child participates in the sacrament in your home congregation, they are welcome to do so here. You are free to commune using either the chalice (common cup) or the individual cups. Grape juice is available in the center cups of each communion tray.
What should I wear when I visit?
We have a friendly and casual atmosphere, but dress the way you feel most comfortable, from jeans to business casual to suit and tie. But don’t worry about what you are wearing, we’re simply glad to have you here hearing the Gospel – the Good News about Jesus Christ!
What is the style of worship at Peace?
We are probably best described as a “relaxed liturgical church”. It’s probably best to just come and join us for worship and tell us what you think.
Is there a nursery available?
Yes, we have a nursery but people rarely use it. We are used to having active babies and toddlers in the worship service. Since the back of the worship area consists of sliding glass doors, people with “exuberant” youngsters often go back to the entrance area of the church and continue to worship. If you want your child in the nursery simply ask the pastor before the service and he will gladly find someone to watch your child while you worship.
How do I get involved at Peace?
It’s easy. Just ask! If you’re interested in joining Peace, simply tell our pastor.
What You Should Know About Preaching at Peace Lutheran church
Hearing God’s word preached should be crucial for every person who attends any Christian church. Preaching is an essential means by which God has chosen to make Jesus Christ known and liberate us from our natural desire to put our trust in false idols (i.e. self, wealth, power, prestige etc.. see also Matthew 11:1-6; Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:44-51; 2 Timothy 4:1-4; Acts 10:34-42;1 Corinthians 1:17-31; Romans 10:1-17). You will get the most out of your relationship with Jesus Christ and become a more faithful disciple when you do the following:
- Pray that God would lead you to hunger and thirst for the things of God: “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation– if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good (1 Peter 2:2-3).
- Strive to apply your life to the scriptures by meditating and acting on the text in the days before the sermon.
- Talk and pray with others about the text and the sermon after church.
- Get in the habit of seeking answers to any questions that are triggered by the text. When in doubt just give the pastor a call!
- Hold the pastor of Peace Lutheran Church (and all preachers) accountable to keep the sermon Christ centered and Cross focused. Ask yourself…and ask the pastor….How does this sermon draw us to acknowledge the centrality of Jesus Christ? Who is driving the important verbs in this sermon .. God or humans? Does this sermon celebrate God’s grace or human effort? What does this sermon reveal about our sin that requires redemption? What does this sermon reveal about God that provides redemption? How does this sermon highlight the centrality of Christ’s death and resurrection for salvation? Are you being invited to respond in a way that points others to the glory God revealed in Jesus Christ and brings blessings to the lost and the needy?
The pastor strives to be ever more faithful in his preaching and teaching so your feedback is essential. Please let the pastor know what questions you would like addressed in sermons. If you have any ideas for sermon series (books of Bible, themes, or topics) please let the pastor know. You are also encouraged to give the pastor negative feedback if you think it is warranted, especially when you think he has said something confusing or contrary to what you have seen elsewhere in Bible. Remember, the pastor is a sinful human being with all the complexities that fact brings, and he loves doing what he has been called to do, so it’s natural that he might get a little defensive, but he is also a “big boy” who is dependent upon God’s grace and by God’s grace he will get over it!
