Allies question our actions and our motives, and are leaving us. Opposition continues to arise in every direction. And there are so many threats here at home, migrants and refugees being brought into our land, along with drugs and disease. It is so easy for us to be worried.
But instead, our gracious God calls us to be in prayer. Martin Luther puts it this way, “Pray, and let God worry!” As you find yourself and your world being rocked, and you feel that you have lost control of your life, our loving Lord Jesus wants to help us to carry the yoke, to share life with him! And we find that the load is so much easier for us to carry. Hope arises with us, and we are renewed and refreshed in the wilderness, as God calls us to continue to rest in him and to serve others in Jesus’ name.
“Reach Out to Serve Others in Christian Love” is our theme here at Peace, God’s “little church on the hill” – our statement of mission and purpose. We invite you to join with us as we meet regularly for worship on Sundays at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. The late hour brings an opportunity for traditional Lutheran liturgy, while the early hour provides for something a little different. Holy Communion is celebrated at each worship hour on the first, third, and fifth Sundays of the month. Other things, then, are added or substituted on the second and fourth Sundays. Due to concerns over the coronavirus, some of our regular practices have been changed, and we encourage all to be concerned for others and to employ safe practices for the health and safety of all.
We look forward to having you with us very soon. We offer full membership in our congregation, as well as Associate Membership, which offers those who live in other places the opportunity to associate with us when they are here in this area. If you are interested, just check with the pastor, or the church office for details. May our loving Lord continue to bless you always, and in all ways!
Pastor Emil Bartos