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Sermon reflection for Sunday, March 20, 2011: Jesus frees us to really reach out to each other!

The gospel lesson from John demonstrates how Jesus Christ fulfills God’s plans in very tangible,  flesh and blood ways. Jesus does not lecture his disciples about the symbolic importance of humility and service, rather he literally becomes a servant to … Continue reading

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Sermon reflections for Sunday March 13, 2011: Jesus frees us up to honor one another’s gifts

In last Sunday’s sermon I stressed how Jesus Christ liberates us from our bondage to sin so that we can honor one another, and affirm the gifts that God gives us through others.  In the sermon I quoted Sam Crabtree … Continue reading

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Free Audiobook: Tim Keller’s Ministries of Mercy

This month’s free audiobook from Christian Audio is Tim Keller’s Ministries of Mercy: The Call of the Jericho Road. I believe this is one of the most thoughtful and practical books available on the subject of how to serve the … Continue reading

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Food Pantry and blood Drive

We delivered 233 items to the Love Inc. food pantry this past week.  There was a good assortment of breakfast items including 4 packages of pancake mix, 2 bottles of pancake syrup, 3 boxes of hot cocoa, 4 large containers … Continue reading

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A Saturday of service

Saturday December 5th was a busy day at Peace Lutheran as we decorated the church for the Christmas season, had a group of young people and adults go carrolling before a large crowd of seniors at Pine Brooke Pointe, and … Continue reading

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First Sunday-Food Sunday

Christmas is a happy time, but can also be a stressful time for those who do not have enough food to feed their family.  It is a time when we can share with others the abundant blessings that God has … Continue reading

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You can make a difference

Bell Ringers Needed Love, Inc. in collaboration with the Salvation Army will be ringing bells at kettles in our community this holiday season, with 86% of the donations staying in our area.  Bell ringing began the week of Thanksgiving and … Continue reading

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The stockings are hung on the clothes line with caring as we celebrate with thanks the season of sharing…..

Thanks to your generous donations the Peace Women were able to take 252 pairs of socks to Love, Inc. for distribution to needy families during the Christmas season.  Imagine keeping 2520 toes warm!  The word spread quickly throughout the workers … Continue reading

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Peace serves the Love, Inc. Meal on Thursday, Aug. 27

Greg and Teresa Forseth have generously volunteered to provide burgers and brats for the Love, Inc meal this month.  Please sign up to provide a picnic item to complete the meal.  The meal is served at 5 pm. Questions?  Contact … Continue reading

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Prepare for the Next First Sunday-Food Sunday

  From Jeanne Rateike Thanks for your donations to the First Sunday-Food Sunday collection for Love, Inc.  We’ve received some great items.  Did you know March is National Noodle Month – donate a package of noodles (and some sauce to … Continue reading

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First Sunday is Food Sunday

  This note is from Jeanne Rateike Thanks for your donations to the First Sunday-Food Sunday collection for Love, Inc.  We received some great items.  The list of needed items has expanded since we received an updated list from Love, … Continue reading

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Sermon for February 8th 2009 – Christ Frees Us to Be Servants

Lectionary Texts Isaiah 40:21-31 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 Mark 1:29-39 Additional references used in sermon Mark Yankoski’s website – Under the Overpass

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Service Opportunity

Please consider volunteering for Hospice Alliance. We have provided end-of-life care in Kenosha, Racine, and eastern Walworth counties since 1982. Hospice volunteers are a vital part of the Hospice team. While enhancing the lives of patients and their families, primarily … Continue reading

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First Sunday – Food Sunday

  This note is from Jeanne Rateike Thanks for your donations to the First Sunday-Food Sunday collection for Love, Inc.  We received some great items.  The list of needed items has expanded since we received an updated list from Love, … Continue reading

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The People of Peace Serve Meals at Love Inc

We thank God that we were granted the privilege of following Christ’s example and obeying his command by serving meals to 26 adults and children at the Love Inc Meal site and Transitional Living Center (homeless shelter) Thursday January 22. … Continue reading

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