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

Father, thank You for sending Jesus, the long awaited Messiah. Not just for the Jews, but the

good news is that Jesus was born for all people of all generations, from every tribe, tongue

and language Please forgive me of my sins and come into my life Thank You for hearing my

prayer, saving me from my sins, and providing a home for me in heaven for all eternity. 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.

Growing in Wisdom and

in Grace at GIP...

In the middle of the busy bustle and buzz of the Christmas season it can be

challenging to pause in the wonder of God's many blessings that are

around us. We get caught up in the demands of daily routine. The

shepherds in Luke 2 were going about their daily duties when the angels of

the Lord appeared to them announcing the birth of Jesus, the long awaited

Savior. What a remarkable memorable night! God chose to deliver this

GOOD NEWS to a group of shepherds on a seemingly typical night. That

same gospel message of salvation that we share today!

Bible Words: "Unto you is born...a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." Luke 2:11

Activities:

Handprint Angels (Art)

On My Way to Bethlehem (Math/Counting)

Follow the Star (Social Game)

Jesus is the Light! (Worship)

Expressions of Our Love to God

In Worship

Last Week Total

107 10:00 AM

107

Wednesday

Bible Class

0

Sunday Adult Bible Study

–

21

Sunday

School

8

Thurs AM

Bible Study

0

In Offerings Offerings to Date

$257,955.43

Budget To Date

$264,423.00

12/13/15

$9,314.50

General Fund $9,314.50; Flower Fund $78.50; Outreach Ministry, Beautiful Savior $200.00; Park Meadows sign rental $200.00

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 Cliff/Peggy Noah Homer/Ruth Oexman

Altar Guild Cliff/Peggy Noah Homer/Ruth Oexman

Altar Care Nita Runge

Acolyte Jordan Rolf Kyrah Schroeter

Flowers The flowers have been given by Gary and Wanda Thurnau in

celebration of their 44th

wedding anniversary.

The Knitting/Crochet will resume meetings on Jan 5 for 10 AM – Jan 7 for 5:30 AM

The Sewing Bee will resume meetings on Monday, Jan 11, 2016

This Week at Peace

Today The Fourth Sunday in Advent

12/20 Traditional Service 8:30 AM

Education Hour 9:45 AM

Contemporary Service 11:00 AM

Monday No Sewing Bee

12/21

Tuesday No Knit/Crochet

12/22 No Elder’s Meeting

Wednesday GIP Chapel 9:00 AM

12/23

Thursday CHRISTIMAS EVE 6:00 PM

12/24 GIP closes 3:00 PM

Friday CHRISTIMAS 10:00 AM

12/25

Saturday

12/26

Sunday The First Sunday after Christmas

12/27 Traditional Service 8:30 AM

Education Hour 9:45 AM

Contemporary Service 11:00 AM

There is an easy way to help LWML! Did you know that canceled postage stamps can be turned into money for LWML? Collect canceled stamps from envelopes. They should be trimmed to at least ¼ “. When you have a sufficient amount collected, please put in stamp box on the table. The gentleman who collects these for us then sells them to a broker and the proceeds are donated to our mites.

Christmas Services- Christmas Eve – Thurs., 24th Dec. - 6:00 PM Christmas Day – Fri., 25th Dec. - 10:00 AM New Year's Eve – Thurs; Dec. 31

st -

(3:00 PM, 7:00 PM) with communion No Services on News Year Day.

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 to 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”.

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.

New Class on Lutheran Faith

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 Sewing Bee Meeting in December

No Book Club Meeting in December

No Circle Meetings in December

No Elder’s Meeting in December

No Worship Board Meeting in December

LWML has boxed Christmas Cards for sale for $5.00 per

box.

New Bible Journaling Group

Fridays at 11:00 AM Starting Friday January 8th

This is new group and everyone is invited. If you like to

doodle, draw pictures, color with coloring pencils, or just underline; then please join us for this new group of fellowship and doodling in our bibles Journaling is a great interactive Bible study method. It helps you to interact with God’ Word by recording your thoughts on what you’re reading. Going back through your journal can help you reflect on what God has shown you in His Word. And you have an heirloom that will be special to your family. . This should be a lot of fun interacting with others, and learning more about God’s Word. For information contact Deb Baldwin or Carol Malone at 816-365-7397 or the church office at 816-353-3813.

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

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 Ed Schnitker Mary Tanck

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 Peace and Comfort: - For the family of Ann O’Bryan who passed on 12/14/2015. - For the family of Dorothy Senzee who passed on 12/12/2015.

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