Monthly Archives: August 2008

The Pastor Recommends: A Book You’ll Actually Read – On the Old Testament

One of the more provocative preachers around today is Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He has recently written an interesting and very readable introduction to the Old Testament  in the A Book You Will Actually Read … Continue reading

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The Whole Gospel Leads You to Notice Your Neighbor and Show Mercy to Him

For the Gospel does not tell you to allow your neighbor to suffer in poverty. The whole Gospel leads you to notice your neighbor and show mercy to him, to help him and advise him as God has helped you. … Continue reading

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Peace Serves 39 People at Love In Meal Site

We thank God that we were granted the privilege of following Christ’s example and obeying his command by serving meals to 39 adults and children at the Love Inc Meal site and Transitional Living Center (homeless shelter) this Thursday. Many … Continue reading

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Do You Know What Love Inc Has been Doing Lately?

Did you know that in the Love Inc Family Cupboard is the largest single food pantry in Racine county and that last month it served 353 households (1,400+ individuals!)? These households had to show proof that they met state guidelines … Continue reading

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Worship Leadership and Bible Study for Sunday August 31, 2008

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost Communion Assistants: Gail Vojta and Nate Gilanyi Ushers: Jim and Marilyn Hart Offering: Bill Goulding Matthew 16:21-28 [show]Matthew 16:21-28 [21]From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer … Continue reading

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Welcome Adam!

Adam James Bieneman was born on Friday, August 22. He weighed in at 8 lb 3 oz and was 20 in long. Thanks be to God!   The Akathist of Thanksgiving by Hieromartyr Grigori Petroff (+1942) Kontakion 1 O King … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends: The Big Picture Story Bible

From the description on the Crossways Books website: No child is too young to begin learning about the greatest love story of all—God’s love for his people, as portrayed in the Bible. David R. Helm and Gail Schoonmaker collaborate to … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends: The Peacemaker a Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict (3rd edition) by Ken Sande

Jesus Said: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Matthew 5:9 [show]Matthew 5:9 [9]"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons(1) of God. (ESV) Footnotes 1. [5:9] Greek ‘huioi’; see preface The Peacemaker … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends – On the New Testament by Mark Driscoll

One of the more provocative preachers around today is Mark Driscoll, pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle. He has recently written an interesting and very readable introduction to the New Testament  in the A Book You Will Actually Read … Continue reading

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Summer Clean – Up 2008

Here are some pictures from the summer clean-up we had last Sunday. Many thanks to the 20+ people who turned out and made it a great success.

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2008 VBS Mission Project Supports TLC

This year the youth of Peace Lutheran Church, their families, and friends donated three large shopping carts of paper plates, disposable cups/plastic silverware, paper towels/napkins, laundry detergent, dishwashing soap, diapers/baby wipes, cleaning supplies, bathroom tissue. In addition to the paper … Continue reading

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Worship Service for August 24, 2008

Preacher: Rev. Ron Bachman Communion Assistants: Elaine and Elsie Goulding Ushers: Dean and Rhonda Anderson Offering: Gilanyi Family

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A Reflection on Twenty-Two Years of Marriage

Gail and I celebrated our anniversary today by painting a home with Habitat for Humanity. I think it was a good way to thank God for the twenty-two years of blessings that He has brought us. And perhaps the greatest … Continue reading

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More VBS Photos

Rhonda Puntney has sent us some new VBS photo which we have added to the previous  online Web album for VBS 2008.

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The Honor of Showing Kindness to the Poor

He who shows kindness toward the poor has God as his guardian, and he who becomes poor for the sake of God will acquire abundant treasures. God is pleased when He sees people showing concern for others for His sake. … Continue reading

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