tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72233947527876483772012-02-16T07:59:14.696-07:00Intern Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902522791971233263noreply@blogger.comBlogger351100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-63327508406484033742012-02-01T13:07:00.001-07:002012-02-01T13:08:51.548-07:00

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-28281815631688704432011-12-22T12:30:00.002-07:002011-12-22T12:31:56.184-07:00

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-2719772899684540542011-10-28T14:59:00.007-06:002011-10-28T15:20:34.177-06:00

<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-6844050657488166842011-09-01T18:20:00.000-06:002011-09-01T18:23:16.931-06:00

People have been crying more lately. Have you noticed that? As the 10th anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack on our country approaches I see patriotism burn to the point of pain in the hearts of our nation. The memories of that day are brought back with all its raw emotion. It easily chokes us up. A tear rolls down my cheek as the national anthem is sung. I see crying on television

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-3794882294772146132011-07-26T09:52:00.002-06:002011-07-26T09:59:27.717-06:00

People today who have questions about faith, questions about the Bible’s message, or are desiring a stronger spiritual life are often called “seekers”. Christian churches work to attract people who are seeking because we have the eternal answers they are looking for. There is a real need for Christian education at a basic foundational level because that is where seekers, children, and many

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-35447428801260706482011-04-29T16:09:00.000-06:002011-04-29T16:09:17.060-06:00

The initiative "Peace in the Community" concluded Easter Sunday, as we encouraged Peace members to take their small groups, board meetings, and other church-related activities out into the community for the month before Easter, inviting others around them to Peace's Holy week worship opportunities. We would like to hear stories of your experiences as you invited people to worship with us during

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-32968094879639998332011-04-26T10:41:00.000-06:002011-04-26T10:41:04.326-06:00

“You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to Him – be free now from all these earthly prides and fears.” 1 Corinthians 7:23 How much do you think you’re worth? Not your net worth but your self worth. Don’t ever confuse your valuables with your value as a person. What determines value is what Someone is willing to pay for it. You have been bought and paid for by Christ.

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-47973034642394940892011-02-04T16:59:00.000-07:002011-02-04T17:00:32.941-07:00

Generally speaking, spirituality is looked upon favorably by our culture today. We humans recognize that we are more than mere physical matter that exists in this human form for a brief amount of time only to return to the Earth when we die. We sense that there is a deeper, spiritual part to who we are; a part that can’t be seen, heard touched or measured, and yet is essential to making us who we

Pastor Larryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022328486350698140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-9531479385404139962011-02-02T16:06:00.001-07:002011-02-02T16:15:21.654-07:00

Starting Sunday, March 20th and continuing for the month leading up to Easter, Peace launches a new venture called Peace in the Community. The idea behind Peace in the Community is quite simple – we would like for as many of our ministries as possible to conduct their regularly scheduled meeting time somewhere in the community. Do you have a Bible study that usually meets at Peace on Sunday

Pastor Larryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02022328486350698140noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-90423697438571098582011-02-02T15:01:00.002-07:002011-02-02T15:01:53.570-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-19942250816910936622011-01-27T11:48:00.000-07:002011-01-27T11:48:01.639-07:00

Recently, as this Texas girl has been learning to ski, I’ve had some flashbacks to some of my earliest memories, especially where my parents were trying to teach me something, such as how to ride a bike or how to swim. As my husband waits patiently for me to carefully (therefore, slowly and timidly) make my way down a run skiing, I think back to my parents and learning how to swim. I would start

Intern Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902522791971233263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-60934846100734540052011-01-26T11:42:00.002-07:002011-01-26T11:42:49.645-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-60818278169599046502011-01-20T10:41:00.000-07:002011-01-20T10:41:03.500-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-41262797564425132932011-01-18T15:41:00.001-07:002011-01-18T15:46:00.348-07:00

“Forget the former things;do not dwell on the past.See I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?I am making a way in the desertand streams in the wasteland…To give drink to My people, My chosen,the people I formed for Myselfthat they may proclaim My praise.”Isaiah 43:18-21This Bible verse caught my eye for a couple reasons:1. Especially at New Year, I get excited for new

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-63841446659978197602011-01-12T15:51:00.000-07:002011-01-12T15:51:00.504-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-76041717082062748012011-01-06T08:19:00.001-07:002011-01-12T15:49:57.684-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-70550822965584766142010-12-30T11:52:00.000-07:002010-12-30T11:52:31.140-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-80516560737428354582010-12-22T14:46:00.003-07:002010-12-22T15:05:16.276-07:00

Sometimes the Christmas season can be hard. "Merry Christmas" is memorized but not felt. Busyness and high expectations leave us feeling anxious. You see frowning, stressed people and realize you are looking in the mirror! Is it time to refocus? Take a moment to consider yourself before the manger. You are meeting God! How can we not respond with awe, celebration, and tremendous gratitude

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-31101500763226965862010-12-15T12:11:00.002-07:002010-12-15T12:11:55.201-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-22079744282308003012010-12-09T10:52:00.002-07:002010-12-09T10:52:57.586-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-61489617021995221462010-12-01T16:10:00.002-07:002010-12-01T16:10:44.840-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-32878885764732074272010-12-01T12:53:00.002-07:002010-12-01T13:11:21.246-07:00

Can Martha have a Mary Christmas? I love the title of this book by Brenda Poinsett which is a take off on the Biblical Mary and Martha of Bethany who both served Jesus in different ways. This Christmas, we all have good intentions of being like Mary, resting at the feet of Christ. But during this busiest season of the year, the “Martha” role seems to inevitably creep in and replace Christmas awe

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-15593228712345507852010-11-25T21:55:00.000-07:002010-11-25T21:55:28.933-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-33326426267540425222010-11-17T13:03:00.003-07:002010-11-18T16:40:11.474-07:00

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-57985034397084670032010-11-10T15:00:00.000-07:002010-11-10T15:00:38.293-07:00

We continue the sermon series through "The Other Six Days: Christian Life Beyond Worship" with a sermon geared towards parenting featuring three heartwarming and inspirational stories. Support Disciples Unlimited, the high school youth group, by buying burritos, etc. by the Parish Hall during the education hour (9:30-10:30) and after the 10:45 service (around 12:!5 p.m.). Please participate in

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-26765233552709618562010-11-04T16:24:00.000-06:002010-11-04T16:24:43.844-06:00

Worship, Connect, Serve  I absolutely love Peace's Mission Statement. I love that the middle school Confirmation kids I teach know what it means and the "well-experienced" generation I teach on Tuesday mornings know what it means. I mean, how much easier can you sum up what the Christian life and the Church as a whole should look like? Seriously, it could really be like a Christian person's

Intern Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902522791971233263noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-64149384008932765872010-11-04T13:53:00.002-06:002010-11-04T13:59:18.256-06:00

I'm excited about a new Bible study specifically for people ages 18-23ish. It is held at Starbucks on Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:30 a.m., 50th and Kipling in Arvada. It is a chance for young adults to come together to check-in with each other and spiritually refocus for another week. Whether you are working, a student, or in some other spot in life right now, please join us for Sunday beverage

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-74067530010788583862010-11-04T13:40:00.001-06:002010-11-04T13:44:43.572-06:00

Who is Jesus?When asked this question, we often will answer with the attributes of Jesus. He is the Light, the Way, the Truth, Savior, Son of God, Resurrection, and so many more. One time when Mother Theresa was asked this question, she answered in a much different way. She listed this:Jesus is the hungry to be fed.Jesus is the thirsty to be satisfied.Jesus is the naked to be clothed.Jesus is the

Polly Wegnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464448270389499799noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-14296948556925826942010-11-04T11:40:00.000-06:002010-11-04T11:40:55.741-06:00

We continue the sermon series "The Other Six Days: Christian Life Beyond Worship" with a sermon focused on 1 Peter 3:1-6 and "The Role of a Christian Wife". We celebrate Veterans' Day, thanking and praying for all of those that have served and are currently serving in our armed forces. We also celebrate All Saints Day explained as  "God declares everyone who has been baptized and believes the

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-4992271547308097722010-10-29T16:20:00.001-06:002010-10-29T16:21:58.447-06:00

Recently, probably in the last 3-4 months or so, I've kind of turned into a blogging geek. Not that I myself have been blogging a lot, but I have really been enjoying reading blogs and seeing what other people have to say about things that I find interesting. Anyway, a friend posted a link on facebook to a blog entry titled: "Ministry from a Millennial’s Perspective: We’re Paying Attention". This

Intern Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902522791971233263noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-50990178174420038092010-10-27T12:29:00.001-06:002010-10-27T12:31:18.806-06:00

Sunday we celebrate Reformation Day, click HERE to read a great article about the history and implications of this day. We will hear the 5th part of the "Other Six Days: Christian Life Beyond Worship" sermon series in a sermon titled "Humble Husbands". There will be books and study materials (small group, personal devotions, bibles, etc) available for you to pick up (donations for future

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-31052106100234105442010-10-26T12:43:00.000-06:002010-10-26T12:43:30.513-06:00

Ps 103:2 Praise the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.     I will admit it, and I don’t need to be reminded of it – I am a forgetful dude. I have to write everything down. And I have found that this situation gets worse the older I get (Have you ever gone into a room to get something only to find that when you got to the room, you forgot what it was that you wanted to get?)

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-22093030774861241492010-10-21T13:43:00.000-06:002010-10-21T13:43:47.618-06:00

Welcome to the new Peace Lutheran Church Blog! We are excited for this new avenue of communication within our church and beyond. I'll be posting thoughts/articles/discussions etc. every Thursday, so be sure to check back often and feel free to discuss and ask questions! Although my primary area is youth, and my posts will be youth directed, anyone is welcome to read/comment/whatever on this

Intern Stephaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00902522791971233263noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-7834816190277178112010-10-20T16:39:00.000-06:002010-10-20T16:39:53.214-06:00

What's Happening at Peace this Sunday, October 24, 2010 8 am Traditional Worship & Communion 9:30 am Sunday School and Adult Bible Classes 10:45 am Contemporary Worship & Communion      Associate Pastor Larry McGurer preaches the fourth part of the "Other Six Days: Christian Life Beyond Worship" series about Gentle Restoration.      S.O.S. (Servants of the Savior: 3-6 graders) meet at 3:00 pm

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7223394752787648377.post-56509015323321744942010-10-19T16:22:00.001-06:002010-11-29T20:54:17.700-07:00

Recently it has come to my attention that some people here at Peace have been asking the question How come we don’t preach from the 3-year lectionary series very often?  I would like to take a moment to respond to that question. I’ll start by saying that the three-year lectionary is a great tool for working through the Bible in a way that covers the major themes of God’s Word – namely the sin of

dlubkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05044261877617388207noreply@blogger.com0