Afraid, no! Ready, yes!

This is a time of year when people get ready. The county fair starts next week. School begins soon after. College kids head to other towns or states. Perhaps a new job, a move or other life change looms.

We know to get ready. We prepare our clothes, buy new shoes and backpacks, and make up new calendars listing events, practices and meetings. We know it’s better to prepare than to suffer a nasty surprise at the last minute, when no time remains.

“You also must be ready.” – Luke 12:40

Jesus tells his followers to prepare for the Big Day. He tells them to get rid of the material possessions that weigh them down. He reminds them to have no fear as they embark on their new lives as believers. And, in typical Jesus style, he tells stories about people who are ready and people caught asleep at the wheel.

No one knows when God will come for his faithful ones. At PEACE, we welcome all who, like us, try mightily to prepare!

Pastor Eileen Smith Le Van preaches today.

Today’s Bible readings: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40. Read them here.

Coming up at PEACE

  • Church Picnic — Our Annual Church Picnic takes place on the afternoon of Sunday Sept. 18, at Lake Wildwood. Enjoy barbecued chicken, ribs, burgers & hot dogs; bring a potluck salad or dessert to share. Then, play horse-shoes, croquet, take a ride on the lake, enjoy children’s games & puzzle challenges. Sign up in the Atrium.
  • God’s Work, Our Hands – On the weekend of Sept. 10-11, we don yellow T-shirts and let others know the joy we experience when we let God use our hands to do His work. Projects include singing hymns at Golden Empire Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center; building at our local Habitat for Humanity site; and preparing personal care kits used in disaster areas around the world, through Lutheran World Relief. Sign up in the Atrium.
  • More Coming Events Learn more about events at PEACE here.

Adult Bible Study

The Adult Forum meets in the Old Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m., led by Pastor Eileen Smith Le Van.

Youth @ Peace Sunday School

We are on break for the summer, but stay posted for Family Night events!

Youth @ PLC is our all-ages Bible study, where young disciples learn the core stories of our faith and what it means to walk the Jesus Path. Bring your questions, doubts and challenges to God, the Bible and the Church – they are welcome here!

Bible memory verses: Kids can earn Bible Bucks for verses they memorize and redeem them for cool prizes!

Get Involved at PEACE!

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