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| March 7, 2024 Dear Families and Friends of Peace, Last week I shared a bit about our Confirmation Retreat that was held at Gustavus on Saturday, February 24, and I’d like to do so again today. In case you missed it, the theme for our retreat, in coordination with our theme for the year, was “God’s Story, My Story,” and we focused on how we are all an important part of God’s ongoing story. One of my favorite parts of the day was the final activity of our last lesson. Students had the opportunity to individually think about a few of their core beliefs about God the Creator, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. After writing down 3-5 beliefs for each member of the Trinity, we all shared one that went up on the whiteboard. Then, after discussing the different items on the board, we decided as a group which ones we all agreed with, and wrote our own (briefer) version of the Apostle’s Creed. So here is the 2024 Confirmation Creed: I believe in God the Creator, the most high, who loves us no matter what. I believe that Jesus is the Messiah and died on a cross to save us from our sins. I believe that the Holy Spirit guides us and is always with us. It is felt in every breath we take and as present as the air around us. Amen. Grace and Peace, Joe |
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 The Sunday School Singers have been rescheduled to sing in worship this Sunday, March 10. Parents, please have them here, ready to rehearse, by 9:10am sharp. |  Are you able to volunteer in our Nursery on Sunday mornings? We are offering a volunteer-staffed nursery from March-May, and we need your help to make it happen! Click on the button below to sign up for a Sunday or email Lori Thomson with date(s) that work; [email protected]. Thank you. Sign Up to Take a Turn Staffing the Nursery |  Our Gathering Gifts fundraiser continues this weekend in support of our students attending this summer’s ELCA National Youth Gathering. Thank you to all of you who have given generously already, and thanks in advance to those of you planning to support them this week and next! |
 Do you have an electric pancake griddle that Peace could borrow for our upcoming pancake breakfast fundraiser? If so, please contact Pastor Joe and bring your griddle to Peace by Friday, March 15. Thank you!! |  Next Wednesday (March 13), all middle and high school students are invited to participate in the annual church broomball tournament, held from 7:45-9:30pm at BIG, Rink 3. Details below! |