PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

8240 Blue Ridge Boulevard, Kansas City, Missouri 64138

peacelutheranlcms@att.net www.peacelutheranlcms.org

Office: 816-353-3813 Fax: (844) 272-8926 Grow in Peace Child Care Center: (816) 353-3910

Title Name Phone Senior Pastor David M. Rolf (314) 482-7207 Pastor Emeritus John B. Schmid Dir. Child Care Carla Hamilton (816) 353-3910 Music Director Karen Engebretson (816) 309-4930 Secretary Deb Baldwin (816) 353-3813

PRAYER UPON ENTERING

Father in Heaven, I ask You to grant me a heart free of unbelief, that I may praise You in Spirit and in Truth. You are the GOD of the impossible, the GOD of the supernatural. Help me to see the things that I hope and pray for by faith. I renounce all doubt, hopelessness, and fear in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN While we might consider ourselves relatively good the fact is we are naturally opposed to God and His plan for our lives. This nature and the things we do because of this nature result in “sin. “But God loves us and has overcome sin for us. He did this by sending His Son, Jesus, to bridge the gap created by sin. Now we are no longer separated from God because Jesus has brought us back together: “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself, not counting their sins against them.” (II Corinthians 5: 19) The one who believes this is a Christian.

REGARDING HOLY COMMUNION. Members of sister Lutheran congregations are, of course, invited to join us at the Lord's Table. Others are requested to consult with the Pastor before communing with us the first time. In this way you will help us be responsible in our administration of the Sacrament – and you, in turn, will be blessed as you commune with us. NOTE: In the center of each communion tray are a few glasses with non-alcohol wine for those who are on alcohol restrictive medications or wish to abstain from alcohol for personal reasons.

THE SIXTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST SEPTEMBER 13, 2015

DIVINE SERVICE TWO, PAGE 167

PRELUDE HYMN 700 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

HYMN OF PRAISE This is the Feast

SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament Reading Isaiah 50:4-10

Anthem Solo by Karen Engebretson Epistle James 3:1-12 Gospel Mark 9:14-29

HYMN LSB 766 “Our Father, Who from Heaven Above”

SERMON “Jesus, Help My Unbelief” Mark 9:14-29 APOSTLES’ CREED OFFERING PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

THE LORD’S PRAYER BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN 702 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”

POSTLUDE

11:00 AM Service Folder

The Mission of Peace Lutheran Church is to equip and encourage Christ’s

followers to grow in faith, share their faith and live out their faith.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study Come join our Bible Study led by Pastor Rolf.

We meet in the Fellowship Hall every

Wednesday evening from 6:30 until

approximately 7:45. We will be studying the

“Catechism” and “Book of Concord”. This

will be a very interesting and enlightening

study.

Everyone is welcome! LWML Sunday

Celebrate with

Women in Mission A special worship service is

planned for Sunday, (month

date), 2015, to celebrate all

that God has done through the LWML. Authors of this service,

LWML Counselors Rev. John Heckmann and Rev. Dr. Robert

Roegner, wrote on the theme “Seek First the Kingdom of God.”

LWML wants all women to find joy in Bible study, mite giving, mission

service, and reaching the lost and hurting for Christ. Check out our

website at www.lwml.org.

LADIES: If you plan to attend the

LUMA Auxiliary hosted at Peace

on Wednesday, Sept. 16th, please let

Punky McDaniel know by Sunday the

13th. The featured speaker will be our

own Pastor Rolf talking about his days

at the seminary in St. Louis. He will tie in how the

Seminary Guild was helpful to him and his family. Let's

have a good turn out from Peace for two good reasons: to

show support for LUMA and to also show support for our

Pastor. It will be an interesting day!

Growing in Wisdom and

in Grace at GIP...

We know God is loving because not only did He create this wonderful world for us to enjoy, He created our bodies with an amazing design. This week we explored how God made people. We are learning 'all about me' recognizing how wonderfully and lovingly we were created. And though there are millions and millions of people in the world, our mighty Creator cares for and knows all about little 'me'. Bible words: "I have called you by name, you are mine." Isaiah 43:1 Activities: Visit from Zippy the Puppet (Story time) God made me (One in Christ) Shaving cream creations (Sensory) Block measurement (Math) Families, Grow in Peace is currently seeking candidates for full-time Teaching positions coming available by end of September.. Needs are for qualified individuals who are Christian and at a mature age with a positive attitude, experience and/or education in early education is key. All individuals must pass a background check and be healthy enough to accommodate the work load.

Full-time positions are: (1) Preschool Teacher, hours may vary but will be a 40 hour a week position. Experience and education is required! (2) Prekindergarten Teacher, hours may vary but will be a 40 hour a week position. Experience and education is required! . Applications can be obtained in person at the center after 9am or applicants can submit a resume with availability to Carla at director@gipchildcare.com or by fax 816-353-1170.

Expressions of Our Love to God

In Worship Last Week Total

132 8:30 AM -84 11:00 AM - 48

Wednesday

Bible Class

20

Sunday Adult

Bible Study –

27

Sunday School

9

Thurs AM

Bible Study

4

In Offerings Offerings to Date

Budget To Date

9/6/15

Those Serving Today

8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Elders Jim Ewart, Ron Johnson,

Joe Rice, Homer Oexman

Keith Kirchhoff

Mike Benavides,

Ushers

Robert Brown,

Kent Pritzel, Joe Rice,

Howard Tieman

Greeters Gary/Wanda Thurnau Punky McDaniel

Altar

Guild

Linda Curtis/Sheila

Dalen/Cheryl Enke

Punky McDaniel/

Benavides Family

Altar

Care Cindy McCubbin

Flowers In Celebration of Walter “Reed” McCubbin’s Birthday.

Happy Anniversary! Celebrating Pastor Malone’s 35 years in the ministry. Please join us Saturday, September 26th at 5:00 PM for a dinner to celebrate Pastor Malone’s 35 years of service in the ministry.

Seek His will in all you do & He will

show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:6

This Week at Peace Today Traditional Service 8:30 AM

9/13 Education Hour 9:45 AM

Contemporary Service 11:00 AM

FOOD FOR NEEDY

Monday Sewing Bee (FH) 9:30 AM

9/14

Tuesday Knit/Crochet (M/M) 10:00 AM

9/15 NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

Wednesday LWML hosting LUMA 8:00 AM

9/16 GIP Chapel 9:00 AM

Praise Team 6:30 PM

Thursday Pastor’s Conference 9:30 PM

9/17 John Knox Bible Study 9:30 AM

Knit/Crochet (M/M) 5:30 PM

Friday Pastor’s Day with Family 9/18

Saturday 9/19

Sunday MISSION SUNDAY

9/20 Traditional Service 8:30 AM

Education Hour 9:45 AM

Contemporary Service 11:00 AM

Lunch after 2nd

Service 12:00 PM

Please no food or drink in the sanctuary.

Please turn off all electronic devices upon

entering the sanctuary.

FaithWalk Are you ready for an exciting weekend - one

that offers a get-away from your regular

humdrum schedule? Three days that offers

the opportunity to hear from and talk with

some exceptional artists (musicians, visual

artists, writers, etc.) about the connection

between their Christian faith and their art?

Then mark your calendar for a trip to the St. Louis Seminary

Oct. 3-5. Wouldn’t it be nice to join President and Mrs. Meyer

for a special luncheon? If you haven’t met and interacted with

this dynamic pair, you’ll be in for a treat. Watch for more

information about this new event entitled FaithWalk in the

upcoming newsletters.

Peace’s Mission Sunday, September 20th Pastor Kovac from foodforthepoor.org will be our guest Pastor at both services and will present during the Bible Class hour. At noon we will have a lunch in the fellowship hall with a menu of beans and ham with cornbread. Perhaps the money you save on lunch you will donate to this organization. Please RSVP by signing the sheet at the welcome center. We will have an opportunity to provide financial support to this non-profit that has more than 95% of donations go to programs that help the poor in 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America at both services. To learn more about this organization see the poster at the welcome center or go to foodforthepoor.org

Concerning Stoles for Pastor Rolf:

A meeting will be held to explore the possibility of making Pastor

Rolf’s stoles. Anyone with experience, suggestions and/or thoughts

on this undertaking are encouraged to meet in the Matthew/Mark

room on Monday, Sept. 21 at 1:00 pm. Questions: Please see Darla Wolters.

Class Times: Sundays from

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Dates: 9 Sessions starting

Sept. 13th

Classes well be led by Pastor Rolf

Bringing over

15 years of experience

in the financial industry.

PRAYERS OF PEACE

Prayer Chain: Peace prayer chain members take the prayer needs

of friends and members of Peace to the Lord in times of need. If

you have a need for prayer, please call the church office (353-

3813) any week day or Sheila Dalen (585-7715) any time to be

included in the prayers for that day. You may now submit prayer

requests through our website at: www.peacelutheranlcms.org

For our Homebound Members:

“Be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.”

Ephesians 6: 18

Dorothy Senzee Ed Schnitker

J. D. Smith Niona Kuegele

Joan Crawford Robert Reiger

Eileen Krinke Marcella Ellison

Iona Ralls Mary Cook

Jack Phillips Ruth Wurdeman

Herb Grasher Betty Enke

Margaret Koontz Betty Halling

Bonnie Haney June Schaedel

Maxine Cook

Prayers Suggestions:

Pastor Scott Lemmermann (Ascension – Kansas City, MO)

A.J. Zearley

For Those Ill and Recovering:

“Pray for each other that you may be healed. The prayer of a

righteous man is powerful and effective.” James 5: 16

Laura Turek Rose Mary Thompson

Stacey McDaniel Jean Roberts

Cristin Malone Connie Gardner

Jason Smith Timithy Portells

Lisa Noah Brian Smith

Thanksgiving:

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures

forever.” Psalm 107: 1

For those Active in the Military:

Robert Baker Josh Krahenbuhl

Sean Cochran Tyler Krahenbuhl

Brody Ewart Brandon Seutter

Joshua Hinrichs Michael Stansberry

Stephanie Griddine Jason Scrivener

For Peace and Comfort:

For family and friends of Mildred (Mickey) Gash who

passed away August 24th

. Services will be held at Peace Lutheran

Church on Saturday, September 12, 2015. Visitation 9:30 AM,

Funeral at 10:30 AM. Brief committal service at gravesite

following funeral. Luncheon at 12:00 PM

If you would like to add someone to the Prayers of Peace, please call

the church office.