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Welcome
Along with the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God. As "Lutherans," our congregations accept and teach Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three short phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone. Here you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse our website and learn more about our christian fellowship. If you are considering a new place of worship or a relocation to our area, we invite you to visit and experience our worship and fellowship and get to know us. When you visit our church, you will find:
* A caring and welcoming congregation
* Teaching centered on the Word of God
* Ministries for spiritual needs of all ages
Announcements
Family Faith Nights by Creative
Family Faith Nights by Creative Communications is a series of 5 newsletters designed to nourish family faith life and encourage discipleship. Use the materials as an at-home midweek family night, as an online ministry event or as a fun summer small group series. The content is designed for families with children ages 12 and under. If you enjoy it, share with friends on social media. So many options to share God's message and our faith. Enjoy!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTERSLetter to the Congregation
In the last couple weeks, Shepherd of Peace leaders have been discussing reopening plans. Attached is a letter to the congregation to share our thoughts, plans and prayers for all of us. CLICK HERE FOR LETTER
St.Paul's School Golf Outing
St. Paul’s Lutheran School’s golf outing is set for Sunday, August 2. If you would like to participate in the golf fundraiser, as an individual or 4 person team, please call Pastor Senstad at 712.898.3053. In year’s past we have had New York strip steaks as a fundraiser, too. We have individually professionally wrapped steaks at 2 for $15, with proceeds going towards many and various needs of the school. You can pick up your steaks at St. Paul’s Lutheran School, contact a representative of your congregation, or contact Pastor Zirpel, 712.253.8751.
LCMS President Harrison Video
SOP Worship Services
The Sergeant Bluff City COVID Task Force continues to share their concern for our community. At this time, please continue to enjoy His Word via our LIVE STREAMING on Wednesday's at 7:00 PM and Sunday's at 9:00 AM. It is our prayer that our congregation, it's members and visitors continue to adhere to COVID safety guidelines and remain safe. Blessings!
Tools for Relaxation and Peace
Members & Visitors, I'd come across these and wanted to sharie them with anyone that might be looking for resources to help deal with stress and really any of lifes twists and turns and need something to perhaps quiet the mind, especially during this COVID time. Below are a few short, guided YouTube videos to you might check out for relaxation & peace… Ruth Aguirre, RN, BSN, CCM
- Courage in Uncertainty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZSoL3gk-WM
- You Are Our Refuge - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3SJ7rXKnOM
- Nothing Can Separate Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Weqs6IuIa0
- I Find Rest in Your Shelter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUC2m7Qz5YE
Source: Catholic Health Association
Online Offering via PayPal
Thank you ALL for continuing to worship with us ONLINE and for keeping each other in your thoughts and prayers as we ALL get through COVID-19 together. Many of you have requested a method to process online offerings until we are able to worship together again and as such we have added this method to submit offerings via PayPal here on our website. To process your offering, click on the ONLINE GIVING link at the bottom of our website menu. If you chose to use this method, for proper accounting, please include your name or envelope number in the "Notes" section as you submit your offering. Clicking the link will redirect you to the PayPal website where if you have a PayPal account you can simply sign-on, or if you do not have a PayPal account, you can click on the button to donate using a credit card or debit card account.
Here are ALL of the offering options available to you:
1. Drop Off or Mail envelopes to church
2. Online Bill Pay via your banks website
(set payee as SOP and account # as your envelope number)
3. Give Online via SOP website
(uses PayPal and supports credit or debit cards)
4. Enrollment in ACH or Automated Clearing House
(auto withdrawl from checking or savings account.)
ACH is a secure and efficient way to submit your weekly offerings. Simply print and fill out the ACH form via the link below. You select a designated offering amount that you wish to have electronically deducted from your checking account each week or month. Your financial contribution is then automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account and deposited directly to Shepherd of Peace under your envelope account. You will need to provide a voided check for use in validating account information as required by Pioneer Bank. or you can simply drop off your offering envelopes to Lannie in the church office Mon-Thu 10a-3p.
Click Here for ACH Enrollment FormShepherd of Peace Lutheran Church
203 Port Neal Rd.
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
Welcome New Members
On Sunday 1/12/2020, Shepherd of Peace welcomed new members during our 9:00 AM workship. Please join us in welcoming:
- Aaron Barge
- Justin & Kelli Blair
- Grayson, Eli, Owen, Preston - Bruce Full
- Derek Godfredson
- Randy Plantenberg
- Trenton & Amber Muth
- Taylor, Ava - Michael & Angela Nicodemus
- Noah, Sierra
Welcome to our church family!SOP Youth Service Request
Service Requests for our SOP Family – SOP youth and their families are available to help with tasks around the yard or house, please go to www.shepherdofpeacechurch.com
Click on the Youth Groups link and click on the Service Request link this will provide a form to fill out which will be emailed to the youth board to coordinate with you a date and time that works best. There will also be paper forms available at the church for the non-computer users, please fill out the form and give to a youth board member. Ideas of service requests would be raking leaves, picking up sticks, etc…
SOP Youth Service Projects
The Annual Earl May fundraiser is just a couple weeks away on Sat 10/12. We can't wait for all the fun to be had, pumpkin painting, hayrack rides, face painting, games, food and our tremendous bake sale!
SOP Youth Leaders are requesting congregational donations of bake sale items and we are always looking for talented face painters! Please bring baked goods to church by 6pm on Friday 10/11 or drop off at Earl May on Saturday morning.
The Siouxland Soup Kitchen is looking for "Blessing Bags" and have reached out to the SOP Youth Group to be a part of this need for our community. In response, the SOP youth group will be assembling them twice a year starting with October. Our confirmation classes have a service/incentive on Wednesday each month. Below is a list of donation items for members of the congregation to purchase and drop off at the church in support of this mission project. The Siouxland Soup Kitchen will pass these bags out in the winter months. Thank you in advance!
- Travel Size Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
- Travel Size Shampoo
- Travel Size Conditioner
- Bar Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Socks (Men's average size)
- Bottle Water
- Towels
Prayer: Worship
Father bring us to Your house. Change the way we think about time. Reorder our priorities until You are first and biggest and most important. Draw us into Your presence with loud songs of praise. In our prayers, our devotions, and our worship life make communion with You our first thought each day. Make our walk with Your Son the biggest part of our lives. With every step, bring us closer to the prize found only in Christ. You live and reign—one God, now and forever. Amen
Prayer: Stewardship
Master, Give me a steward's heart today. Help me be faithful with all You have entrusted to my care. Make me efficient with my time, sparing with my words, and thrifty with Your treasure. Grant that my spending be wise and my giving represent my gratitude. Amen.
Prayer: Life
Lord, You give us the breath of life and have given us new life—even eternal life; You love every precious life. God, we find ourselves in a land where life has been devalued. It has become a commodity to be bought and sold at no high price. Forgive us our inaction as so many lives are being neglected, taken, sold, and squandered. Show our culture the value of life. Guide our feet and our hands and our mouths—to go and to act and to speak. Wherever life is threatened or cheapened or disregarded make us defend and preserve life in the unborn, the untimely born, the infirm, the ill, the underprivileged, and the elderly. Watch over every precious life.Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Amen.
