PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

8240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64138

peacelutheranlcms@att.net www.peacelutheranlcms.org

Office: 816-353-3813 Fax: (844) 272-8926

Grow in Peace Child Care Center: (816) 353-3910

Title Name Phone

Senior Pastor David M. Rolf (816) 730-8923

Pastor Emeritus John B. Schmid

Dir. Child Care Carla Hamilton (816) 353-3910

Music Director Karen Engebretson (816) 309-4930

Secretary Deb Baldwin (816) 353-3813

PRAYER UPON ENTERING

We wait in hopeful anticipation. Come to bless all creation with your love, Come to bring salvation on the earth, Come to rule with justice and in peace. Come Light of the World, illuminate our path. We wait with all the peoples of the earth, Light of the World, we welcome your coming. Amen

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN

While we might consider ourselves relatively good the fact is we are naturally

opposed to God and His plan for our lives. This nature and the things we do

because of this nature result in “sin.” But God loves us and has overcome sin for

us. He did this by sending His Son, Jesus, to bridge the gap created by sin. Now

we are no longer separated from God because Jesus has brought us back together:

“God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins

against them.” (II Corinthians 5: 19) The one who believes this is a Christian.

REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION. Members of sister Lutheran congregations are, of

course, invited to join us at the Lord's Table. Others are requested to consult with the

Pastor before communing with us the first time. In this way you will help us be

responsible in our administration of the Sacrament – and you, in turn, will be blessed as

you commune with us.

NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with non-alcohol wine

for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or wish to abstain from alcohol for

personal reasons.

The Mission of Peace Lutheran Church is to equip and

encourage Christ’s followers to grow in faith, share their

faith and live out their faith.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM

Peace Lutheran Church and Grow in Peace will

present a Christmas Program Service today,

December 13th at 3:00pm in the Church

Sanctuary.

The Congregational Meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled

after the first of the year.

Growing in Wisdom and

in Grace at GIP...

We often see the sense of wonder and surprise that children exhibit

when they hear good news. Especially at this time of the year,

children radiate excitement and anticipation. What a unique

opportunity to help them focus on the coming of the Savior. This

week we take the common holiday icons such as candles, lights,

evergreens, and angels to interpret the light of the gospel leading

them to rejoice in God, their SAVIOR! We focused on the angel's

message to Mary. The proclaimer of the best news ever! Bible words: "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:47

Activities: Nativity Song with Actions (Worship) Snowflake Marble Painting (Art) A Multitude of Angels (Circle Time)

Expressions of Our Love to God

In Worship

Last Week Total

133 8:30 AM –

91

11:00 AM

42

Wednesday

Bible Class

18

Sunday Adult Bible

Study –

30

Sunday

School

6

Thurs AM

Bible Study

8

In Offerings Offerings to Date

$259,134.54 Budget To Date

$253,846.08

12/06/15

$8,178.90

General Fund $8,178.90; Flower Fund $9.50; Maintenance Contingency $50.00; Debt

Reduction $50.00; Stoles $20.00; Music Ministry $100.00

Those Serving Today

8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Elders

Gary Thurnau

Bruce Johnson

Reed McCubbin

Ed Seutter

Keith Kirchhoff

Dave Loesch

Ushers

Lawrence Bellach

Jim Clay

Cliff Noah

Dennis Rapp

Greeters Dennis/Carol Head Jeff/Linda Gardner

Altar Guild

Altar Care Nita Runge

Acolyte Kyrah Schroeter Clara Hampton

Flowers

The Sewing Bee will not be meeting in December.

They will resume meetings on Monday, January 11, 2016

This Week at Peace

Today The Third Sunday in Advent

12/13 Education Hour 9:00 AM

Advent Choral Service 10:00 AM

Children’s Christmas Program 3:00 PM

Monday No Sewing Bee

12/14

Tuesday Knit/Crochet (M/M) 10:00 AM

12/15 LWML Executive Board Mtg 7:00 PM

Wednesday GIP Chapel 9:00 AM

12/16 Advent Service 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

Thursday Pastor’s Circuit Meeting 9:00 AM

12/17 Knit/Crochet (M/M) 5:30 PM

Adult Choir 6:30 PM

Praise Team 7:30 PM

Friday Pastor’s Day with Family

12/18

Saturday

12/19

Sunday The Fourth Sunday in Advent

12/20 Traditional Service 8:30 AM

Education Hour 9:00 AM

Contemporary Service 11:00 AM

Advent Services - Wednesdays 2, 9, & 16 of Dec. - (3:00 PM, 7:00 PM)

Advent Choral Service -

13th Dec. - (9:00 AM Education Hour, 10:00 AM Blended Service)

Christmas - Christmas Eve – Thurs., 24th Dec. - 6:00 PM Christmas Day – Fri., 25th Dec. - 10:00 AM New Year's Eve – Thurs; Dec. 31st - (3:00 PM, 7:00 PM) with communion No Services on News Year Day.

ADVENT SERIES We will be using an advent theme titled “The Word and the

Wonder” during the Wednesday night services, Christmas Eve

and Christmas Day. In conjunction with this series, we will be

using an Advent sermon series for Sundays titled “The King is

Coming”.

CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTMAS CARD The Congregational Christmas Card is in the entry. Wish your fellow members at Peace a joyous and blessed Christmas by signing your name jto the card. Donations placed in the box by the card will be given to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Home in Belton. Please make your checks payable to “Peace LWML”.

Note: There will be no Sunday School on December 27

GIP will close at 3:00 PM on Christmas Eve

GIP Will be closed on Christmas Day

GIP will be closed on New’s Year’s Day

No Book Club Meeting in December

No Circle Meetings in December

No Elder’s Meeting in December

No Worship Board Meeting in December

Pastor will be hosting a new class designated for non-members

interested in learning more about the Lutheran faith. If you know

someone that might be interested in learning more about our

Lutheran faith (like a neighbor or friend) please let them know

about this class and encourage them to attend. This class will have

three (3) sessions on Thursday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The dates are January 7th, 14th, and 21st. For more information

about this class please contact Pastor Rolf.

LWML has boxed Christmas Cards for sale for $5.00 per

box.

THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH AT ST. MATTHEW LUTHERAN CHURCH

7:00 PM The Lutheran High School Music Department presents their annual

Christmas Concert. Two bell choirs, two chorale groups, and the concert band will all perform a variety of Christmas carols. Tell your friends and family about this opportunity to come share the holiday spirit!

New Class on Lutheran Faith

PRAYERS OF PEACE

Prayer Chain: Peace prayer chain members take the prayer needs of friends and members of Peace to the Lord in times of need. If you have a need for prayer, please call the church office (353-3813) any week day or Sheila Dalen (585-7715) any time to be included in the prayers for that day. You may now submit prayer requests through our new website at: www.peacelutheranlcms.org For our Homebound Members: “Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Ephesians 6: 18

Dorothy Senzee Ed Schnitker J. D. Smith Niona Kuegele Joan Crawford Robert Reiger Eileen Krinke Marcella Ellison Iona Ralls Mary Cook Jack Phillips Ruth Wurdeman Herb Grasher Betty Enke Margaret Koontz Betty Halling Bonnie Haney June Schaedel Maxine Cook Joe Major Ann O’Bryan

Prayers Suggestions: Pastor Scott Lemmermann (Ascension – Kansas City, MO) A.J. Zearley Craig Phillips For Those Ill and Recovering:

“Pray for each other that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5: 16

Laura Turek Rose Mary Thompson Connie Gardner Lisa Noah Cristin Blunt Barbara Taylor Jackie Britt For those Active in the Military:

Robert Baker Josh Krahenbuhl Sean Cochran Tyler Krahenbuhl Brody Ewart Brandon Seutter Joshua Hinrichs Michael Stansberry Stephanie Griddine Jason Scrivener