Dear friends of Peace,
News Edition For Sunday of September 20,2026
Lessons this week: Jonah 3:10- 4:11, Romans 9:6-16, Matthew 20: 1-16
Songs this week: “Amazing Grace”, “Not to Us, O LORD”, “ Not What Me Hands Have Done”, “Gracious God, You Send Great Blessings”
Service Sunday 11:00 am
Unexpected Truths
The opening lines of the United States Declaration of Independence boldly assert that certain truths are “self-evident”—truths accessible to human reason and widely recognized by observation of the world. Among these are that all people are created equal and possess unalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The founders appealed to principles they believed reasonable people could recognize simply by reflecting on human nature and justice. These truths were meant to be obvious, clear to the mind, and persuasive in the public square.
Lutherans, however, note that the most important truths revealed in the Bible are not self-evident at all. In fact, they frequently appear surprising or even contrary to human expectations. Scripture teaches that humanity is not naturally good but deeply sinful. It declares that salvation cannot be achieved through human effort but comes entirely by God’s grace. Most unexpected of all is the message that God brings forgiveness and eternal life through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.Biblical truth is revealed by God rather than discovered by reason alone. While some truths may seem obvious to human judgment, the truths of the Bible are often unexpected.
Grace Is Amazing
Give a single bag of M&Ms to siblings in middle school and tell them to share. You will witness counting done with accounting-like precision. Each child will get an equal amount of candy because that is fair. That’s what’s expected! Human beings have an incredibly strong sense of fairness.
That is why it can be so amazing when we see how God unexpectedly dispenses blessing and grace. The prophet Jonah was perplexed when he saw God’s mercy on a nation that was an enemy to Jonah’s people. Like Jonah, we need to stop expecting God to be fair. He does not give us what we deserve. Instead, in his grace, he shows us mercy. That’s amazing!
75 Years of Peace Celebration: Sept 27th
Will be held September 27th after service pot luck style with. There is a pot luck sign up sheet on the welcome table. Working on getting some pictures from the past if anyone has pictures to share please reach out of Jo Markwart.
The choir will be singing during the anniversary service, anyone is welcome to join choir, practices will be Sept 13th & 20th at 9:45 am-10:45 am.
To help commemorate 75 years of community and faith let’s try to donate 75 items by September 27th, to Christian Neighbor the need for the month of September is Meal Kits like Hamburger Helper, Taco kits.
Christian Neighbors 75 items for 75 years of Peace help us reach this goal
September 06:
September 13th: 21 items so far, need 54 to meet the goal of 75 items for 75 years!
September 20th;
September 27th:
I will keep a count each week! Thank you for your donations it really helps make a difference in the community
Transition Meeting: October 6th
A transition meeting will be held here at Peace on October 6th at 6:30 pm, all are encouraged to come. Other Lutheran churches from the area also join us for discussion as we move forward.
A look ahead:
Sept 20th 9:45 am-10:45am Choir practice
Sept 20th 11:00 am* Sunday Service Note service time change
Sept 23th 6:30 pm ConfirmationClass at St. James or Via Zoom
Sept 27th 11:00 am *Sunday Service Note service time change
Sept 27th 12:15 pm 75 Years of Peace Celebration Pot Luck bring a dish to pass There is a sign up sheet on the welcome table
Sept 30th 6:30 pm Confirmation Class at St. James or Via Zoom
October
Oct 4th 11:00 am Sunday Service
Oct 6th 6:30 pm Transition Meeting at Peace
May God be at work among the people of Peace and our gospel ministry as we listen to him and follow him! Assistant Administrator at Peace Lutheran Church, Shelly Wedge
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