8240 Blue Ridge Kansas City, MO 64138

December Newsletter

Sunday Worship Services

Traditional 8:30 a.m. Adult and Children Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Contemporary 11:00 a.m.

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December 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 8:00 am – 12:00 pm GIP Training Meeting

2 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Education Hour 11:00 am Contemporary Service 12:00 pm Heit’s Point Christmas Celebration 6:00 pm Men/Women’s Club

Mite Box Sunday

3 9:30 am Sewing Bee

4 10:00 am Knit/Crochet

5 9:00 am GIP Chapel 3:00 pm Advent Service 7:00 pm Advent Service 7:30 pm Church Council

6 10:00 am John Knox Bible Study 5:30 pm Handbell Choir 6:30 pm Adult Choir

7 Pastor’s Day with family

8 3:30 pm LWML Christmas Tea

9 9:00 am Education Hour 10:00 am Blended Advent Service

REAP Sunday

10 11 10:00 am Knit/Crochet 6:30 GIP Board Mtg.

12 9:00 am GIP Chapel 3:00 pm Advent Service 7:00 pm Advent Service

13 10:00 am John Knox Bible Study 5:30 pm Handbell Choir 6:30 pm Adult Choir

14 Pastor’s Day with family

15 Newsletter Deadline

16 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Education Hour 11:00 am Contemporary Service 12:00 pm Youth Group 3:00 pm Christmas Program

17 18 10:00 am Knit/Crochet

19 9:00 am GIP Chapel 3:00 pm Advent Service 7:00 pm Advent Service

20 9:00 am Pastors’ Conf. 5:30 pm Handbell Choir 6:30 pm Adult Choir

21 Pastor’s Day with family

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23 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Education Hour 11:00 am Contemporary Service

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Grow in Peace Closed

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Grow in Peace Closed

26 9:00 am GIP Chapel

27 No Handbell Choir No Adult Choir

28 Pastor’s Day with family

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30 8:30 am Traditional Service 9:45 am Education Hour 11:00 am Contemporary Service

No Children’s Sunday School

31 6:00 pm New Year’s Eve Svc

January 1 Grow in Peace Closed

2 9:00 am GIP Chapel

3 No Handbell Choir No Adult Choir

4 Pastor’s Day with family

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Peace Lutheran Church 240 Blue Ridge Kansas City, MO 64138 peacelutheranlcms.org Phone: 816-353-3813 Pastor: Rev. David Rolf Secretary: Debbie Baldwin Director of Grow in Peace Child Care Center: Carla Hamilton Custodian Dave Ferber 816-803-9714 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Bulletin and Newsletter Items: Send bulletin items

by Wednesday to the

Church Office at peacelutheranlcms@att.net

Send Newsletter items

by the 15th of the preceding

month to Sheila Dalen email sheiladalen6@gmail.com

Prayer Chain Requests: Sheila Dalen at: sheiladalen6@gmail.com

or 816-585-7715 You can also contact the Church office at: peacelutheranlcms@att.net

Christmas Service Schedule

Advent Services Sunday December 2nd 8:30am and 11am Wednesday December 5th 3:00pm and 7:00pm

Wednesday December 12th 3:00pm and 7:00pm Wednesday December 19th 3:00pm and 7:00pm Advent Choral Service Sunday December 9th 9:00am Education Hour 10:00 am Blended Service Sunday School and Grow in Peace Preschool Christmas Program Sunday December 16th 3:00pm New Year Services Monday December 31st New Year’s Eve 6:00pm with communion Tuesday January 1st New Year’s Day No Services

Voters Meeting

Sunday December 9th after the Choral Service

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LWML (Lutheran Women’s Missionary League) “O Star of Wonder, Star of Light, Star with Royal Beauty Bright, westward leading, still proceeding, guiding us to thy perfect light. It is time once again – To begin the Advent Traditions, time for shepherds and singing, hanging the greens, and manager scenes, the Advent Wreath, carols and bells, the star and the story. It is time once again – To light the first candle in the Advent Wreath, time to reflect on our faith journey. It is time once again - To celebrate God’s ancient promise – the Christ Child is coming! God’s promise will be fulfilled!

“For the promise is for you, and your children and for all who are far away…(Acts 2:30). There is the promise of meaning in the scripture reading, the promise of the Spirit in the Baptismal Font, the promise of Grace in the Communion Cup, the promise of life in the Promise of God. The powerful promise to you and those near and far away.

“Christmas Tea and Candlelight Service” – The LWML is extending cordial invitation to all ladies of Peace Congregation and their guests to attend the beautiful Candlelight Service and enjoy the sparkling tea served in the Fellowship Hall. Please come and enjoy tea and treats, fellowship and worship. The theme for the Candlelight Service is “What Child is This” and the theme for the Christmas Tea is “Old Fashioned Christmas”. Mark your calendar, Saturday, December 8, 2019 at 3:30pm. Please bring a $5.00 gift if you wish to participate in the gift exchange.

“In-gathering and Donations”

✓ Our “Christmas sock offering” and “Free-will offering” will go to Missouri Synod Disaster Relief Fund and Seminary Food Bank.

✓ “Diapers and Wipes” are designated to go to Mothers Refuge.

May the gifts of His love be yours this Christmas!!! Ruth Oexman Communications Chairperson

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Sunday Bible Study – 9:45 AM Study of the Book of 2nd Timothy

and Titus.

The Pastoral Epistles are three letters written by the Apostle Paul. The Pastoral Epistles are 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus . All three are letters from an old man at the close of his ministry who is concerned for his successors in the Pastorate. As such, letters concern the things that would be crucial for the young pastors to understand – church, organization and discipline, including such matters as the appointment of Elders and Deacons, the opposition of rebellious members or false teachers, and the maintenance of doctrinal purity. As instructional letters to younger pastors, Paul’s Pastoral Epistles are invaluable today. These letters are full of heartfelt warnings and instructions that characterize Paul’s ministry, revealing his pastor’s heart for the care for the churches he founded. The Pastoral Epistles are the “How-to” manual for pastors in all places and for all time.

Wednesday Bible Study – 6:30 PM

Wednesday Bible Study is taking a time-out through the month of December. We will resume on January 9, 2019 for 8 weeks. This study will be taught by our DCE, Taylor Stichler. We will be covering the Book of James. The Book of James looks a bit like the Old Testament Book of Proverbs dressed up in New Testament clothes. Its consistent focus on practical action in the life of faith in reminiscent of the wisdom literature in the Old Testament, encouraging God’s people. The pages of James are filled with direct commands to pursue a life of holiness. He makes no excuses for those who do not measure up in the mind of this early church leader, Christians evidence their faith by walking in certain ways and not others. For James, a faith that does not produce real life changes is a faith that is worthless. This is a very interesting and enlightening study.

John Knox Bible Study – Thursdays 10:00 AM

Our inheritance through Christ is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. In 1 & 2 Peter, a man of faith and flaws and

eyewitness to the life of Christ challenges us to look beyond our current circumstances to a future inheritance. He

shares his concerns on big picture issues for the early church, describes believers’ true identity in Christ, and

ultimately helps readers discover what it means to experience the Living Hope they have in Christ. Key themes of

humility, submission, and identity in Christ guide the study of 1 & 2 Peter as participants are challenged to read the

book in its entirety.

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Book Club

The “Book Club” is taking a break this month. Watch January’s newsletter for information for the January’s Book.

Altar Flowers

There will be a new flower calendar for members to sign-up for remembrance of special

occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, etc. This calendar will be located by the

entrance to the coat room. If you would like to purchase altar flowers for 2019 please sign

the calendar to reserve your date.

Contact Peggy Noah for options and pricing. Cell: 816-627-9129

Religious Display Case

The Religious Display Case will have individual Christmas cards available for fifty cents

($0.50) during the month of December. Get well, birthday, praying for you and cards of

concern are also available. All boxed cards are five dollars ($5.00).

This is a service provided the congregation by the LWML. There are always LWML ladies

in the coffee room to assist.

“DATES TO REMEMBER”

December 2 ................. Heit’s Point Christmas Celebration December 5 ................. Wednesday Advent Service December 8 ................. LWML Christmas Tea December 9 ................. Choral Advent Service (Blended) December 12 ................ Wednesday Advent Service December 16 ................ Children’s Christmas Program December 19 ................ Wednesday Advent Service December 24 ............... Christmas Eve Service December 25 ................ Christmas Day Service

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Sewing Bee

Were you in church November 11th? That is when our qults, baby quilts and lap robes were displayed and blessed during the service. During that week a total of 134 quilts were bagged to be given away to the following places: Metro Lutheran Ministry .......... Our Redeemer Lutheran Church REAP ......................................... Newhouse

Ozanam .................................... St. Louis Seminary Students Mother’s Refuge ....................... LUMA and Beautiful Savior Home

The baby quilts and lap robes will also be given away.

The ladies plan to meet the first Monday in December. We would welcome any ladies who could just come occasionally, if you can’t come every Monday. You’re not required to sew – you could sort fabric, cut pieces or press fabric. We accomplish a lot and have fun and fellowship too. Come join us and find out! Please save and turn in your Best Choice UPC’s since they must be sent in for redemption in December. They are on many products sold at Price Chopper, Apple Market and Hen House. Also save “Box Tops for Education” that are on many products. Save your cancelled postage stamps, especially comemorative and foreign stamps. DO NOT save Christmas or the Flag Forever stamps. Containers for these are on the shelf in the Narthex.’

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program (R.E.A.P.)

Raytown Emergency Assistance Program This month’s suggestions

Canned Meats Chicken – Tuna

Even SPAM

Sunday, December 9th there is a special place in the entryway to receive your

donations of non-perishable items.

Thank you for helping our Raytown Neighbor

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Caring for Kids

We are collecting winter accessories for “Caring for Kids” at Spring Valley

Elementary. The children will receive hats for Christmas. Lois Gilham will

pick up hats, ear warmers, scarves and mittens on December 11th. Anyone

wishing to donate is more than welcome.

Thank you for keeping the children warm this winter.

Beautiful Savior

Gifts & Potluck Gifts: Beautiful Savior home is needing gifts for the Residents to do their Christmas shopping. Suggested items such as stationary, kitchen and home décor, items for men, beauty products etc. would be greatly appreciated. Potluck” December 2nd is the Beautiful Savior Potluck in the Manor Dining Room. At the time the Auxiliary signs cards for their gifts and makes plans for their gift distribution.

Annual Peace Lutheran Sunday School and Grow in Peace Preschool Christmas Program

December 16th at 3:00pm The annual Peace Lutheran Sunday School and Grow in Peace Preschool Christmas program will be December 16th at 3:00 pm this year! Please come and join us and support our Sunday School and Grow in Peace kids. There will be a reception with fun activities and treats after the program. Sunday School kids will be working on the program in their Sunday School classes throughout the next few weeks.

If you have any questions call Taylor Stichler at (541) 771-6584 or email him at taylorstich@gmail.com

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Peace Lutheran Church Sunday Worship Schedule

December 2018

December 2 December 9 December 16 December 23 December 30

First Sunday In Advent

Second Sunday in Advent

Third Sunday in Advent

Fourth Sunday in Advent

First Sunday of Christmas

Liturgy 8:30

Divine Service One

Page 151 with Communion

Divine Service Two

Page 167

Divine Service Three

Page 184 with Communion

Divine Service Four

Page 203

Matins Page 219

11:00 Contemporary

with Communion Contemporary

Contemporary with Communion

Contemporary Contemporary

Ushers Stan Christopher, Jim Clay, Mark Harms, Elijah Truelove

Elders 8:30 Jim Ewart, Ron Johnson, Reed McCubbin, Ed Seutter

11:00 Dave Loesch, Jeff Gardner

Greeters 8:30 Cindy McCubbin

Dennis/Carol Head

Peggy Noah Gary/Wanda

Thurnau Jim/Cara Ewart

11:00 Punky McDaniel Jeff/Linda Gardner

Punky McDaniel Jeff/Linda Gardner

Homer/Ruth Oexman

Altar Guild

8:30 Cheryl Enke

11:00 Homer/Ruth Oexman Altar Care Cheryl Enke

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1 Bill Whitaker 2 Marcella Ellison 2 Toby Gilham 3 Dee Rice 4 Ryan Gaulding 4 Mark Gieseke 4 Julie Kleeschulte 4 Jenny Schultz 4 Jenny Schultz 4 Jennifer Scrivener 4 Marshawn Shelby 5 Soly McDaniel 5 Juli Seutter 6 Matt Clemons 9 Emilee Clay 9 Jake Gish 9 Jeff Woodward 11 Christine Grace 11 MarQuan Shelby 12 Dave Loesch 12 Darby Raines 17 Hayden Selbe 17 Deanna Staehling 18 Dean Huth 18 Joe Rice 21 Laurence Bellach 23 Mary Turos 24 Cindy Thurnau 24 Mae Walter

1 Kevin Cochran 1 Brenda Cody 1 Chelsea Cooper 2 Marcella Ellison 2 Gary Thurnau 5 Soly McDaniel 7 Jennifer Baker 7 Jim Ewart 7 Bob Gilham 7 Tracey Hufferd 8 Laura Johnson 9 Nita Runge 10 Judith Bray 10 Patti Nutt 11 Lisa Thornton 12 Brionna Hamilton 12 Jasmine Love 13 Cheryl Enke 14 Darla Wolters 15 Mark Harms 15 Carol Head 15 Julie Kleeschulte 16 Daniel Hungerford 16 Miles Hungerford 17 Rich Ledgerwood 18 Mark Gieseke 19 Kent Scott 20 Jayonna Shelby 21 Toby Gilham 25 Jennifer Scrivener 28 Kyrah Schroeter 28 Zoey Schroeter 30 Iona Ralls

2 Jim/Lisa Thornton 1969 3 Alex/Carla Hamilton 1986 7 Dennis/Ruby Rapp 1968 15 Richard/Brenda Cody 1991 17 Dave/Cathy Kuhn 1976 18 Gary/Wanda Thurnau 1971 29 Kevin/Tracey Hufferd 1978 29 Ed/Wilma Seutter 1951 30 Marty/Premila Borchardt 1989 30 Dennis/Carol Head 1965

December 2018

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Grow in Peace

Child Care Center News

LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD

www.gipchildcare.com

director@gipchildcare.com

“Blessing and honor and glory and power belong to

the one sitting on the throne and to the Lamb

forever and ever.” Revelation 5:13

Welcome to Grow in Peace – New Enrollments

Bernice Mosbah – Infants Nevaeh Roe – Preschool

Jackson Falkenstein - Preschool

May God bless the early learning you will receive while with us!

Upcoming Dates to Remember January 1st – GIP closed for New Year’s Day

January 15th – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s Day January 21st to 27th – Ntl. Lutheran Schools Week

Future Dates

February 2nd – Groundhog Day February 14th – Ash Wednesday February 14th – Valentine’s Day February 19th – President’s Day March 7th and 8th – Spring Picture Days March 29th – Maundy Thursday March 30th – Good Friday April 1st – Easter Day May 7th thru May 11th – Teacher Appreciation Week TBA May 18th – Prekindergarten Graduation at 10:00am

January, 2018 816-353-3910 main (353-7826)2nd line

GIP is asking for donations of items for classroom usage:

Money donations to purchase woodchips for the playground and fix it up for the children. Thank you.

We are a non-profit facility, Grow in Peace can give you a tax

exemption letter for your donations!

Donations are always welcomed and very much needed for Grow

in Peace Child Care Center!

National Lutheran Schools Week Spirit Week celebrations January 22 to 26:

Monday, 1/22, wear Black – Tuesday, 1/23, wear Red –

Wednesday, 1/24, wear White – Thursday, 1/25, wear Green

and Friday, 1/26, wear Yellow

Opportunities for worship and Bible Study include:

Traditional Service at 8:30am on Sunday's

Contemporary Service at 11:00am on Sunday's

Sunday Bible Study 9:45 to 10:45am on Sunday’s

Midweek Bible Study 6:00 to 7:15pm on Wednesday’s

Look for the Church on the web at www.peacelutheranlcms.org

and on Facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/#!/PeaceLutheranChurchKansasCity or

visit in person during one of the service times or Bible Study times.

Peace Lutheran exists to encourage and equip Christ followers to

grow their faith, live their faith and to share their faith.

Open Invitation to Attend Church Services We invite you to come and explore Peace Lutheran Church and the ministries it serves. Listed above are the times for

services. If you would like more info, please ask Ms. Carla or call the Church office at 353-3813 to speak with Pastor David

Rolf.

GIP Philosophy Statement

Grow in Peace Child Care Center shall provide a safe Christian

environment with loving, experienced, and professional staff that

recognize parents have the primary responsibility in skill development

and Christian training for their children. As an outreach ministry of

Peace Lutheran Church, we strive to set an example of Christ's Love

through God's Word and assist in the spiritual, intellectual, emotional,

social and physical development of the children entrusted to our care.

“Helping children grow in wisdom and in grace.”