The Lord’s Supper For You

Matthew 26:27–28 - “…Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”

What do you see? A piece of bread, maybe a wafer? A little wine? What do you hear? “This is my body…this is my blood.” Words spoken through an ordinary voice giving you ordinary bread and wine. Then comes those words, “for the forgiveness of sins.” How can this be? How can eating this bread and drinking this wine do such great things, like forgiving me of my sins? 

Those words spoken into your ears over the bread and wine are not just any words, they are Jesus’ words. The words of Jesus do just what they say. Luther writes in the Large Catechism, “What Christ’s lips say and speak, so it is” (LC V 14). Thank God for faithful pastors who simply speak Jesus’ words for you. Thank God for pastors who faithfully give you what Jesus has won for you through the shedding of his blood. Jesus knows what we need, and he continues to provide. He gives us his church; he gives us pastors; he gives us his Word, and that Word gives what it promises. 

Our Lord knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows we struggle. He knows we are weak in faith, and that our faith is always under attack. He knows we are prone to doubt his love and forgiveness for us, especially when we are aware of our shortcomings, our giving into sin. So Jesus continues to speak the words we need to hear. He continues to give and strengthen your faith in who he is and what he has done for you. And the faith Jesus gives believes and clings onto his words of promise for you.  Jesus gathers you to himself and feeds you the fruits of his cross through ordinary bread and wine. His Word does just what it says. “Whoever believes these words has exactly what they say: ‘forgiveness of sins’” (SC Lord’s Supper 3).

What do you see? Don’t trust your eyes but trust your ears. What do you hear? Jesus’ words of forgiveness, life, and salvation delivered right into your mouth. The Lord’s Supper is truly Jesus for you! In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.

Is this for me? I am forgiven and set free! I do believe that I receive His very body and His blood. O taste and see—the Lord is good. (LSB 629:5)



-Pastor Darrin Sheek

Pastor's Book of the Month:

What is Christianity? By Francis Pieper



Originally delivered as an address at a synod convention in 1902, Das Wesen des Christentums or What is Christianity? was written by pastor and professor Francis Pieper.

"In the book "What is Christianity" Pieper boldly confesses what it means to be a Christian and what Christianity looks like with Christ truly as the center. In so doing, Pieper equips the saints to defend and proclaim the good news of forgiveness of sins on account of Christ alone."

Get a free copy from the Narthex literature table or purchase below:

CHRISTMAS CHILD BOXES DUE BY NOV 15th!

Grab your boxes from the Church Narthex or School Office to help us reach this year's goal of 120 boxes!

New Books/Devotions Available in the Narthex!

Add to your daily routine with some inspirational spiritual reading! The church has many different devotional and prayer books to choose from at our free literature table, located in the Narthex. We receive new editions every few months so be sure to check back frequently.

Our congregation is supporting the Mission of Legacy Advance this November.

From their Website:

"Legacy Advance exists to improve lives by Restoring Hope in underserved communities. We Restore Hope by advancing mental, financial and community well-being for a healthy, sustainable legacy in underserved communities."

Elders

8:00am: John Henderson

10:30am: Randy Cade & Steven Sarandis

Readers

8:00am: Kim Violette  10:30am: Randy Cade

Altar Guild

(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)

8:00am: Kelly Umali  10:30am: Shavonia Wilaon

Ways you Can Serve:

We are thankful for those who support our Divine Service every Sunday by filling much these needed positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles, or how you can help during service,

Please Contact Pastor Sheek:

(949) 370-7198

Sunday Morning

Bible Study

Please join us Sunday,

November 12th at 9:15am 

for coffee and discussion.

Led By: Guest Rev. Seth Moorman

Saturday Morning

Bible Study

Ladies, please join us This Saturday morning at 9:00am. We are starting a new study this week on the book of Matthew. If you are interested in joining us this is a great week to start! 

Email Kim Violette for a link to this week's study material: violettefamily5@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Led By: Kim Violette

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School is held Every Sunday at 9:15am in the school building and is open to all children age 4-12. Sunday school students enjoy a Snack, Craft and Bible lesson.

Please encourage your children to try out Sunday School and maybe even bring a friend from the neighborhood!

Youth Group - Wednesdays 3:30-6pm

Youth Group is open to students and friends in 7-9th grade.

Our Youth Group meets every Wednesday after school in our brand-new Youth Room! (located upstairs next to the 7/8 grade classroom)

This week we learned about "Fierce Friendships" and worked in groups to create a clay scene showing a fruit of the spirit working in friendship

Please check out our church bulletin board for some items needed by our teachers and church staff. Our giving tree is an opportunity for our congregation to support our church, school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it into either the church or school office with a donation towards your selected item, or feel free to donate the item outright if it's something you already have!

Here are some items we are in need of so far:

AMAZON WISH LISTS:

YOUTH GROUP

Click here for the Youth Group Amazon Wish list

KINDERGARTEN

Click here for the Kindergarten Amazon Wish List

1st/2nd GRADE

Click Here for 1st/2nd Grade Amazon Wish List

3rd/4th GRADE

Click Here for 3rd/4th Grade Amazon Wish List

ALL GRADES

~SEEDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR OUR STUDENTS~

$40 provides 1 hour counseling session for one student

Donations toward tuition assistance

Donations toward Field Trips

Church:

Single-serving crystal light packets

Small water bottles

We thank God that our congregation remains healthy and so far, free from the Covid-19 Virus! We pray for everyone’s continued health and strength as we move forward!

•We pray for our school staff and all of our students and families that God has placed in our care here at Prince of Peace Lutheran School, this year. We pray for continued good health for our staff to continue their dedication, commitment and love for the families and students that God has placed in our school. We are so thankful for their loving service each and every day. We keep our school & staff in our prayers daily.

•We give thanks to God for the love and financial support from the congregation as we continue to see His blessings each day in our ministries here at Prince of Peace.

•We thank God for all the new and returning families at our school this year. We continue to pray for and welcome new families & students throughout the school year.

•We pray that members at Prince of Peace grow in faith and love for one another, willing to give of our gifts and talents within the congregation, serving and sharing Christ with our neighbors, family, and friends.

•For Cynthia Cade for healing and strength.

•For Brian Zeilenga, we give thanks for his new job and continue to pray for his family.

•For Warren Carr, for strength and healing.

•For Robin Biringer for continued care and healing.

•For Bob Sheppard for care and healing from prostate cancer.

•Don and Glenda Bevans for strength and continued care for Don

•For Steve Champeau for finding employment

• For Randy Cade for improvement of back and hip pain



• For John Henderson for recovering from back surgery

•Christina Carr for finding new employment

•For Ben, Grandfather of Milo for help and healing with medical complications

•For Daryl Johnson - friend of Mario, having surgery

•For Bob, friend of the Lansdale family, for strength in overcoming illness

•For Sawyer, recovering from a broken arm

•For Lisa Gilbertson, upcoming angiogram

If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.

Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during these challenging times.

• We have been working hard to update our member contact information. if you would like a Church Directory, please stop by the church office so we can get you one.

• Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members every week. This email highlights important upcoming events for both the church and school. You can even check out the scripture readings for upcoming Sunday Services ahead of time! Please be sure to check your emails every week.