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Women’s Bible study & lunch Saturday

by Trina Kleist

Inspirational speaker Barbara Howe will lead a Bible study of PEACE Lutheran Church Women at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, in the Fellowship Hall. All women are welcome – you don’t have to be a PEACE member to attend. The free event will include a potluck lunch, so please bring either a salad or a dessert […]

PEACE Supports California Care Force

by Trina Kleist

Even after the Affordable Care Act, many people still cannot afford to pay for health care services. California Care Force is a nonprofit organization providing free mobile clinics for health, dental and vision care. California Care Force also is receiving financial support from PEACE Lutheran Church. On Sunday, July 19, a temple talk will be […]

Sunday, July 19: Good and bad shepherds

by Trina Kleist

“Herd or  Flock?” The Bible uses a lot of imagery involving sheep and shepherds, and we hear some of that today: Poor shepherds let the flock get scattered. Good shepherds lead and heal. THE Good Shepherd will lead with wisdom and justice, and will put an end to fear. Christians believe Jesus – God’s Good […]

Healing Mass offered for assault victim

by Trina Kleist

A Mass of Healing will be offered for Mary Grace Tassone at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in downtown Grass Valley. All are welcome, said St. Patrick’s Secretary Linda Shirkey. After the Mass, an Adoration and a Rosary will follow; during an Adoration, the Body of Christ in the form […]

Sunday, July 12: Believe – and be chosen!

by Trina Kleist

Get blessed! When we believe in Jesus as the Son of God, God adopts us as his own children – He chooses us! Then, as God’s children, God lavishes upon us “every spiritual blessing,” St. Paul writes. One of the gifts we receive is the power of the Holy Spirit, who helps us follow the model of […]

Sunday, July 5: Believe – and go!

by Trina Kleist

“Where did this man get all this?” We hear how people were amazed by the teaching and healing Jesus did during his ministry. Then, Jesus sends out his chosen Twelve to also preach and heal all who believe that Jesus is God’s son. Today, we are those witnesses, and we are sent out to testify to […]

Sunday, June 28: Believe, and be healed!

by Trina Kleist

Can I really be healed? We hear about Jesus healing a bleeding woman and raising a dead girl to life this Sunday at PEACE Lutheran Church. Many first-century people would have found aspects of these stories shocking. “This guy Jesus heals outcasts!” There he goes again, shaking things up! Come to worship and see what […]

Charleston shooting: Seeking solutions, shunning silence

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Pastor Miller’s commentary: “We share the pain” I’ve been reflecting on the news and commentary surrounding the shooting last week at Mother Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. I see a fair amount of posturing, righteous indignation, fear, anger, twisted logic and empty assessments of blame. “The solution begins with individuals grappling with […]

In Church on Sunday, June 14: Nest in Jesus!

by Trina Kleist

At church this Sunday, we hear a reference to the cosmic tree of life in which all the birds of the air are nesting. The tree we gather around is the cross of Christ. Come be a bird on this tree! “The Kingdom of God… is like a mustard seed which, when sown upon the […]