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Sunday, May 3: 50th Year in Ministry!

by Trina Kleist

It’s the golden anniversary of Peace Lutheran Church. We celebrate our 50th anniversary today with jubilant music and worship that includes preaching by Bishop Mark Holmerud of the ELCA’s Sierra Pacific Synod. Long-time pastor, the Rev. Richard O. Johnson, and other ministerial leaders also will participate during both the 8:45 and 11 a.m. worship services. […]

An Easter story: Sketch by Pastor Tom Miller

by admin-PLC

 Some years ago, we did some fall landscaping around our home.  I’m sure you know that routine.  We did some leveling, and then killed the grass and weeds with ROUNDUP® so nothing could possibly grow.  Then we put down heavy black plastic, to keep the sun out, the weeds and stuff from growing, and the […]

Living a “change of place”

by admin-PLC

Easter Message from ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton… Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Gospel of Mark ends abruptly. The women came to the tomb to care for the body of their friend and Lord. They expected death. Seeing the stone rolled away, they entered the tomb; they entered into death. They didn’t find […]

Celebration of Faith Sunday on April 26

by Trina Kleist

This will be a big day at PEACE Lutheran Church, when we will celebrate our faith in a variety of ways. It’s all connected to our baptismal calling to love and worship God and to serve God’s creation in many ways, using our God-given gifts. During our worship services on Sunday, April 26, we will […]

Interfaith Food Ministry reaches fundraising goal

by Trina Kleist

— Thank you! You can imagine the excitement at Interfaith Food Ministry, our local, faith-based food pantry, when they reached their goal of raising $30,000 in only two weeks! What a testimony to God’s power to bless the efforts of his people as we reach out to our hungry neighbors. The response of caring people to […]

Want to make PEACE your church home?

by Trina Kleist

— We welcome new brothers and sisters who want to walk their faith path with us! Disciples who want to make PEACE their church home will be received in a short ceremony on Sunday, April 26, at both worship services (8:45 & 11 a.m.). In preparation, we’ve scheduled two disciple information sessions: Sundays, April 12 […]

IFM Matching Fund Drive

by Trina Kleist

Help feed the hungry — Interfaith Food Ministry has received pledges from private donors for $30,000, on the condition that matching funds be sought from the larger community. If IFM can raise $30,000 in special donations, it will have $60,000 – enough to buy fresh food for two months! Here at PEACE Lutheran Church, we are accepting donations […]

Second-Mile Giving: Lutheran Campus Ministry

by Trina Kleist

Give to Lutheran Campus Ministry — Our special partner in giving during March 2015 is Lutheran Campus Ministry. This program provides students a spiritual home while they are away at college, providing many opportunities for young people to explore and express their Lutheran faith. It’s an outreach of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America — […]

Sunday, March 15: God’s Promise for a Better Life

by Trina Kleist

God’s promises are forever: God’s love for us always takes us to a better life – if we’re willing to face who we are, acknowledge our responsibility for where we are, and look to the cross of our salvation! During this season of humility and hope, we consider how we are like our faith ancestors […]

Spring Spud Spectacular March 22

by Trina Kleist

Our traditional baked potato lunch will be at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the Fellowship Center. Cost is $5 to benefit Peace Lutheran Church’s youth program. Food will include the usual yummies: Toppings of meat & vegetarian chili, steamed broccoli, cheese, sour cream, scallions, bacon & more! Plus punch and Leprechaun Cake. The Spring Spud Spectacular is […]