NEW BIBLE STUDY STARTS JULY 7TH SEE DETAILS BELOW
Sunday's at 9AM or Wednesday's at 7PM
Can't be here in person... check it out LIVE online
Welcome
Welcome to Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church. Our website is design to help provide visitors and members with important information needed to attend worship, understand what to expect and find useful information about missions, groups, events and activities to help strengthen your relationship with God. If you are looking for something specific and are unable to find it, feel free to reach out via email by clicking here or give us a call at the church office: 7129434502.
Announcements
Choir Practices (every other week) starting 9/23
Fellowship Board Meeting 10/1 6-7pm
The group will plan upcoming Fellowship events/activities. All are welcome to participate as part of the SOP Fellowship Group.
IDW Jr Youth Gathering Servant Event - Help Needed
All children deserve a special celebration on their birthday. This year, Iowa District West youth are collaborating with IOWAY for a servant event during the Junior Gathering on October 18 to assemble 'Birthday Bags' for distribution to two Des Moines area elementary schools serving a large population of students in need. Please view our Amazon wish list for items to be donated to this project, ensuring every child enjoys a happy birthday this year! CLICK HERE to help from our Amazon Wish List Items
Upcoming SOP Youth Events Fall 2025
8/21/2025 - Siouxland Area Lutheran Youth (Youth Connect) Outing at Holly View Acres ... Meeting in the Fleet Farm Parking lot on Sunday, September 21st @ 12:45 PM. Holly View Acres has a pumpkin patch with lots of different kinds of pumpkins and gourds, a 9 acre corn maze, corn hole games, petting zoo, and other fun activities. They have a theme based on different Bible verses. This is open for Youth ages 6th grade to 12th grade. Younger youth need to bring their parents and other members are welcome if they want to join in the fun.
10/5/2025 - Youth Connect Bon Fire Hay Rack Ride Event at the Copenhaver Farm North of Sioux City (4-6pm) ... Includes Pumpkin Carving, Petting Zoo, Yard Games and Food. Save the Date and contact Sue if you would like to go.
10/18-19/2025 - IDW Junior High Youth Gathering (Grades 6th-8th) ... Last day to register is September 12th. No exceptions, so if you would like to go, please contact Sue Barnes 712-259-3077 asap so we can get you signed up to attend. There is a cost, but we also have an application to get financial help from Iowa District West to attend. There isn’t much time to get signed up, so if you want to attend, please contact Sue. This is really a fun time.
11/21-23, 2025 - IDW Senior Youth Gathering (grades 9th =12th) ... Last day to register has not been announced, but if you would like to attend, please contact Sue 712-259-3077 by September 28th,.so we can get our applications in. There is a cost, but we also have an application to get financial help from Iowa District West to attend.
COMING SOON - Youth Bible Study ... Details soon to be announced.
We had 51 Siouxland Youth Connect members all wearing their Youth Connect T-Shirts at the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans one of the days we were there. Soon, you will be able to order Youth Connect T-shirts on line. We are gradually getting to be good friends with youth from our area LCMS churches as we participate in Group Activities!
Foster Families Needed
The Messenger by Iowa District West
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NEW WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY STARTS JULY 7 2PM
NEW Women's Bible Study will be started on Monday July 7th @ 2:00 PM.
This group will meet at the church on 1st and 3rd Monday's Monthly.
Church News in Sergeant Bluff Advocate ONLINE!
If you are not aware, the Sergeant Bluff Advocate has a new online website (https://www.sergeantbluffadvocates.com/). They have included a new section on their website called "Church News" where Tim Loftus from the Advocate will include news and events from our congregation. Check it out when you can!
Updated Church Directory Online
Please take time to check out the updated Church Directory that has been posted online. Thank you to Diane Zanter for working with various individuals to get this updated. It is a viewable and downloadable PDF file that password protected for the security of our member information (same password previously used). If you do not know the password, please ask Diane Zanter or Michael Aguirre and they'll be happy to help you!
2024 Bible Reading Plan
Bible Project is a nonprofit, crowdfunded organization that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, articles, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere. From page one to the final word, we believe the Bible is a unified story that leads to Jesus. This diverse collection of ancient books overflows with wisdom for our modern world. As we let the biblical story speak for itself, we believe the message of Jesus will transform individuals and entire communities. Many people have misunderstood the Bible as a collection of inspirational quotes or a divine instruction manual dropped from Heaven. Most of us gravitate toward sections we enjoy while avoiding parts that are confusing or even disturbing. Our Bible resources help people experience the Bible in a way that is approachable, engaging, and transformative. We do this by showcasing the literary art of the Scriptures and tracing biblical themes from beginning to end. Rather than taking the stance of a specific tradition or denomination, we create materials to elevate the Bible for all people and draw our eyes to its unified message.
Luther's Morning Prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
Luther's Evening Prayer
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I thank you, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
