Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church

Announcements

• Set Apart to Serve (SAS) Survey Request

  Set Apart To Serve (SAS) is asking for input from you and the members of our congregation to complete a short online survey.

  Where do we get pastors who preach and care for us with God’s Word? Where do we get teachers who teach our children about Jesus in our Lutheran schools? Where do we get our directors of Christian education, deaconesses and directors of parish music? Set Apart to Serve is partnering with our seminaries, Concordia universities, districts and others to build a culture of church work formation and recruitment. Will you please take a brief online survey at lcms.org/set-apart-to-serve-survey and let us know how we can make SAS more beneficial to your congregation? We want to hear what you have to say.

  The more responses we receive, the better equipped we can be to raise up pastors and church workers for generations to come.

  
   

• Women's Bible Study - Pursuit of Peter

  
   

• HerHealth Women's Center Dinner - 4/8/25

  Her Health Women's Center of Sioux City and Le Mars are hosting their Vision Dinner 2025 on April 8 at the South Sioux City Marriott Center 6:30-8:30 PM. Guest speaker is Kelly Lester. Diane Zanter has reserved a table once again on behalf of Shepherd of Peace. We hope you can join us. You will need to pre-register on the Her Health website link below. Choose “guest” from the drop down option that appears, scroll all the way to the bottom to select Diane's name as host so that you will be seated at our table to sit together.

  Register here: https://secure.fundeasy.com/ministrysync/event/home.php?e=29421

  
   

• Fellowship Event: Art of Italian Cooking - 4/13 4-6PM

  PALM SUNDAY, APRIL 13TH - We’re hosting a members only Cooking Class from 1-4 PM (limited to first 8 registrations) where Michael Aguirre will lead the group on how to prepare 2-3 classic Italian dishes (Grandma DeFazio’s Rigatoni & Sunday Sauce with Meatballs, Italian Jambalaya and Fettuccini Alfredo if time allows). The class will then prepare and serve those same dishes for a congregation dinner to follow from 4-6 PM  (free will offering).  We will have a sign-up sheet in the Fellowship Hall for both the class and the dinner in order to ensure the class prepares enough food for those planning to attend.  MAKE PLANS NOW AS YOU WONT WANT TO MISS THIS!  

  
   

• SOP Choir Rehearsal Schedule

  Come one, come all... We are off to a great start with the SOP Choir.  Rehearsal schedule will be on Tuesday's at 7:00 PM on 3/18, 4/1 and 4/15. The choir have selected a couple songs for our Easter Service and they are hoping to continue on from there!  If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Leigh Starr, Mike Nicodemus or Diane Zanter.
  

• Holy Week Worship Schedule

  

• Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2025 - JULY 7-10

  
   

• 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.

  Click here for full Bible reading plan schedule

  https://www.bible.com/app 

• 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.