Category: Pastor’s Posts
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Disciple-making
Pastor’s Perspective: June 2026 Last month I wrote about discipleship. I did so to introduce the subject of disciple-making. Why? Because we started the RENEW process. RENEW is about “Renewing Peace Lutheran in Disciple-Making.” The heart of disciple-making is being a disciple. A key passage for both making and being a disciple is the Great…
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How much should I give to church?
Ask the Pastor Is there a Biblical standard for tithing? The starting point for all discussions about giving should begin with God. All that is, is made by God. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.” (Psalm 24:1 NIV) In the first chapter of Genesis,…
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Why are only people’s first names mentioned during the prayers at church?
Ask the Pastor We have a long history of naming people. In the Old Testament, the Hebrews named male children at circumcision on the eighth day after birth. See Luke 1:59. The early church adopted a similar pattern with baptismal names which were given at baptism. Historically, most were named after a famed saints, such…
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Discipleship
Pastor’s Perspective: May 2026 Since our congregation has started the RENEW process, we should talk about discipleship. Why? RENEW is about “Renewing Peace Lutheran in Disciple-Making.” I am excited about our congregation as we begin this adventure of trusting in God’s faithfulness. What is discipleship? American Christianity often portrays discipleship as an extra layer of…
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May Happenings
The Season of Easter continues until May 24, which will be the Feast of Pentecost. On May 17, we will observe the feast of Ascension. May 31 is Trinity Sunday. On Mother’s Day, May 10, we will pilot digital screen technology during the service. This is one of our six month Renew goals. Thanks Kent…
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RENEW 2026 @ PLC
In early March, Pastor Patrick invited all members of Peace Lutheran Church to attend an informational session offered by the NALC. The purpose of this meeting was to learn more about the NALC RENEW program and to invite members to consider volunteering for this meaningful opportunity to explore the strengths and future of our small…
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Where was God before the beginning?
Ask the Pastor Let me give a simplified answer. The first thing to note is that God created everything that is not God, even if it is not listed in the Genesis 1 account. This means God created atoms and angels, and time. This is what is meant by creation out of nothing. Other ancient…
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What do we mean when we say that Jesus is Son of the Father?
Ask the Pastor The Nicene Creed states two things about the second person of the Trinity that are equally true. First, that he is “begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father.” Second, that “For us and for our…
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April Happenings
Holy Week & Easter Sunday Holy Week is upon us. The Maundy Thursday service will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday April 2; this service recalls Jesus institution of the Lord’s Supper with his disciples. The Good Friday Service will be at 6:30 pm on Friday April 3. Good Friday recalls the last hours of…
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Jesus descent to hell?
Ask the Pastor What does it mean when we say that Jesus descended into hell in the creed? Yes, the Apostles’ Creed confesses that “Jesus descended into hell.” It is not alone in that confession for the Athanasian Creed makes a similar confession. The Athanasian Creed, which is named after St. Athanasius, is the third…