Weekly News from Peace Lutheran Church

April 10, 2021 | Issue 49

Bible Passage This Week: John 20

24 Now Thomas (also known as Didymus), one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”

But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.”

26 A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.”

28 Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

Don't want to cook? Family Promise now has a new way for Peace people to help provide evening meals. Several of the F.P. guests like to cook, so we can now donate ingredients for dishes in a meal and have the guests cook them. Examples would be a pound bag of carrots for the vegetable dish or bags of salad greens, a tomato, and a bottle of salad dressing for the salad.

We will still cook some dishes for meals. Thrivent Action Team Grant will pay for the entree meats in April; we will need people to cook those entrees.

Sign-up sheets will be available at the Connection Center on April 11 and 18. Please read them carefully for donating or cooking and for the days the meals will be delivered. will supply meals for the week of Monday, April 19, through Sunday, April 25.

Questions or to volunteer — call Susan Fisher (land line; Voice Mail available)

Youth Activity - Sunday, April 18!!

Pottery Painting & Lunch

Gym/Family Life Center

11:45am-1:00pm

Cost-$7

Open to all ages (an adult is recommended if under age 7).

Lunch will be provided.

Wednesday, May 12

1:00-5:00 PM

Please call 1-800-RED CROSS

or go to redcrossblood.org,

sponsor code “peaceluth”

to schedule your donation appt.

Wee Creations Earns Level 3 Provider!

This week Wee Creations had our annual rating visit for Paths to Quality. We are proud to report that we have been re-certified as a Level 3 Paths to Quality provider! Congratulations to our Director and teachers for consistently maintaining quality learning environments in our classrooms all year round (even during a pandemic)!

As a Level 3 Provider, that means that we consistently display:

good standing with the state of Indiana have met all required health and safety standards.
offer opportunities for children to advance their growth and development.
consistent daily schedule, planned activities for children
demonstrated knowledge and skill necessary for planning appropriate activities and opportunities that lead children toward school readiness.
significant investment in the professional development of the staff, and they incorporate family and staff input into the program.

Congratulations Wee Creations!

MORE GOOD NEWS FROM WEE CREATIONS!

March presented Wee Creations with some special blessings. At the beginning of the month, we celebrated Helen Miller and her legacy of support for Wee Creations. Helen’s family provided each teacher with a monetary blessing. We shared a special luncheon as a staff and we were able to share our stories of Helen to celebrate her memory. Many thanks to Helen’s sister, Alice, Kenny and all their children for making this special event possible. We still miss Helen everyday and were very thankful to have this opportunity to remember her and her service.

PRIVATE COMMUNION VISITS!

I continue to be willing and able to set up private communion visits during the week—in your home or at church in the sanctuary. Please send me an email (PastorT@plcms.org) or call me to set up a time (260-495-4306x302).

Online Worship Continues!

We have resumed in-person worship on a weekly basis. We will also continue to have online services for those that are unable to attend. Please feel free to use these services in your home, and share them with others who cannot be in worship! The website can be found here.

Our Sunday services continue to be posted on our website, YouTube channel, and Facebook.

PRAYER LIST

Please pray for these people this week:

John, Ellen, Gerry, Dick, Sue, Judy, Kevin, Ron, Phil, Wanda, Todd, Pat, Brian, Jack, Meara, Richard, Delmar, Perry, Reba, Ed, Kirsten, Kassia, Gloria, Janet, Brian, the family of Rev. Don Frank, and all our social service ministries like Family Promise, Turning Point, RISE, and United Way.

(Because of privacy, we cannot add details; God knows them and is aware of their needs - even as we pray for them!)

Our April print newsletter is available here!

Adult Bible Class & Sunday School

Board of Directors Meeting

Wee Creations Chapel

Online Bible Study

Thursday Bible Class

Youth Pottery Painting & Lunch

4/11 @ 9:15am

4/12 @ 6:30pm

4/13 @ 10:00am

4/14 @ 10:00am

4/15 @ 9:30am

4/18 @ 11:45am

4/11 Sarah Clary

Bertie Melcher

4/12 Thomas Kirkton

4/13 Sandy Gast

4/14 Sandy Brewbaker

4/15 Lori Olson

Pastor Teeple

4/17 Nona Miller

4/17/1982

Jeff & Nancy Zimmerman

Peace Community Garden

As this is written, Steuben County is under a Winter Weather Advisory – with significant snow on the way over the next 48 hours. So what am I thinking about – yep, it's buying seeds and planning where they will go - thoughts of delicious, fresh vegetables and gorgeous, fragrant flowers that we can be growing in the garden this year. This will be the ninth year for the Peace Garden. There are 28 plots available for members as well as interested persons of our community.

There will be additional information in the April newsletter. There is a sign-up sheet at the “Connections” desk in the narthex. Yes, certainly gardening is work, but oh the glorious rewards coming from our Creator's hand.

For more information contact Don Luepke at donluepke@juno.com

As you know, Stephen Ministry belongs to EVERY member of Peace Lutheran Church. The most important way is to “THINK STEPHEN”! What does this mean? It means remembering SM as you meet and talk with people. When you notice a need, ask about it and listen some more. Might this be a need for Stephan Ministry care? Be the eyes and ears of Jesus. That is the responsibility of each of us as members of Peace to bear one another's burdens.

How do you refer someone to Stephen Ministry? Here at Peace we have three Stephen Leaders, Pastor Teeple is the referrals coordinator, or you may also speak to Rick Kirkton or Ellen Luepke.

There are two important steps to remember when referring someone:

First, talk with the individual and share with them the availability of assistance via a Stephen Minister and explain a bit about the program. If they are agreeable to consider it, either you or they can contact one of the leaders. If they would like you to do so, please first seek their permission.

Second, at this point confidentiality is vitally important and you are asked not to share any of your conversations with anyone else.

You are one of the essential links in fostering this ministry. Be ready and alert to even the smallest needs that might be shared with you by a fellow member or just someone who stands in necessity of God's love and grace. Think Stephen. Think Stephen. Think Stephen. Be the hands of the Lord as you live out our mission together – to care and then celebrate as loving members of the Father's family.

Peace Lutheran Church

355 E. State Road 120

Fremont, IN 46737

Church: 260-495-4306

Wee Creations: 260-495-6162

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