Are you looking for a new beginning?

Nicodemus has questions for Jesus. He doesn't know his life is headed for a new beginning!

Nicodemus has questions for Jesus. He doesn’t know his life is headed for a new beginning!

There was this guy, Nicodemus, who was beginning to wonder about Jesus. Nicodemus was a high-level man in the most influential Jewish circles of the time. Educated and analytical, steeped in the scriptures, Nicodemus wondered about this wandering preacher, Jesus, who was transforming crowds with his strange talk and miraculous healings.

So Nicodemus goes to see Jesus. Not in the light of day. Not in the public square. Nope, folks might see him there. And Nicodemus had all these questions he wanted to ask Jesus. And somewhere in his heart, God’s Spirit was beginning to move Nicodemus. 

Jesus surprised Nicodemus with strange talk about being born from above, born of water and spirit. Huh? And anyway, how can someone so far along in life start over again? Turns out ours is a God of new beginning – all the time, at any point in life, every day, over and over again, no matter what you’ve done or not done, no matter how smart or how stupid you think you are.

“No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit.” – John 3:5

We come each Sunday to PEACE Lutheran Church looking for a new beginning. Could you use one too?

Today’s Bible readings: Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17. Read them here. 

The Rev. Eileen Smith Le Van preaches today.

Happening at PEACE

  • Lenten Soup Suppers Join us at 6 p.m. every Thursday through April 13 (Maundy Thursday) for a simple soup dinner. Then, at 7 p.m., we’ll all head over to the Sanctuary for a short but moving Lenten Worship Service. Read more about Lent here.
  • Lenten Prayer Breakfast – 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, in the Fellowship Center. $10. Continental breakfast followed by a Prayer Service. Pastor Jason Bense will share information about “Declaration on the Way,” a document that describes the ways areas in which Lutherans and Roman Catholics agree on matters of faith. Registration forms and a sign-up are in the Atrium. For more information, contact Brian Smith at rfd177@gmail.com
  • Spring Spud Spectacular – 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 26. Just $5 for an organic baked potato with all kinds of toppings of your choice, plus salad, chili, beverages & Leprechaun cake! You can help a wacky teen-ager go to campo and deepen his & her faith this year! Look for sign-ups in the Atrium.
  • Coming Up Learn more about events at PEACE here.

Adult Bible Study

The Adult Forum meets in the Old Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. Pastor Eileen leads. Stop in the Fellowship Center around the corner to pick up coffee & baked goods!

Sunday School

Meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Youth Room downstairs. Young people of all ages are welcome!

Youth @ PEACE 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. This winter, we are learning about the life of Jesus (he was a kid, too). We welcome all who yearn to learn more about our loving, gracious Creator!

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! Our goal is for young people to bring God’s word deep into their hearts, supporting a lifetime of faith.

Toddler Time – God welcomes even the tiniest of disciples. Toddler Time is for all children from babies to 4 years old. Parents are welcome to stay and participate, or leave their little ones and attend Adult Forum. We start out with music in our all-ages Sunday School opening at 9:45 a.m., downstairs in the Youth Room. Then, parents and tots head upstairs to the Nursery. Our 45-minute “Frolic” curriculum is fun for children and parents. Call Youth & Outreach Coordinator Trina Kleist at (530) 575-6132 to learn more.

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