Come as you are! Wed evenings at 7:00pm & Sunday's at 9:00am
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
SOP Youth Craft Fair - Nov 9th
Shepherd of Peace Youth Group Craft Fair
Saturday Nov 9, 2024
Bluffs Area Family Center
903 Topaz Drive (Hwy75 Big Blue Bldg. behind DQ)
Sergeant Bluff, Iowa 9:00am to 2:30pm
Women's Bible Study - The Apostle Paul: Starts Nov 4th
Contact Leigh Starr at 712-490-0502 for Info or to Sign-Up!
New Church Council & Council Meeting
We will have a Church Council Meeting on the 3rd Thursday in November, on 21st at 7:00pm CT. Thanks, Michael Aguirre
Advent 3C Supper
Brittney Wilson, Little Lambs Director
We would like to invite you to get to know Brittney Wilson, our Director of the Little Lambs Preschool. Brittney has a passion for early childhood education. She is originally from the Sioux City area and has her master’s degree in management with a double focus in human resources and leadership. She has worked with children off and on since she was 18, including operating an exclusively overnight home childcare. Additionally, Brittney has worked in several areas of the nonprofit industry, including at The Warming Shelter and Siouxland Mental Health.
Brittney is genuinely excited to meet each and every one of you and to build strong relationships with both students and their families. Open communication is key, so please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or ideas. Let us work hand in hand to create a vibrant and enriching preschool experience for our little ones. Please help welcome Brittney into the Shepherd of the Peace family. She is looking forward to a fantastic journey of growth, discovery, and laughter with our children.
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.
Prayer for Little Lambs
Lord, we thank you for bringing us to another day. We acknowledge that we are not worthy of the things that you do for us. Even so, you have done great things for us. You have brought us here and given us this great facility and staff. We are open and ready to serve: we need families to come. Give us boldness to declare your goodness. Give us faith so that we don’t lose heart. Give us patience to wait on your timing. Lord, hear our prayer—answer us. Send to us the families you have already chosen that we may serve them and be a blessing to them. Bless this place with your gospel of peace. Take away anything that stands between Little Lambs and your plan for our success. Draw us closer to you during this uncertain time. Thank you for answering before we even ask. Our prayer is in Jesus’ name and for his sake. Amen.
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.
