We welcome into the Communion of Saints by Holy Baptism  at the Saturday service, Anya Lynn Klemme, daughter of Neil &  Becky Klemme.

Flowers are given by Ken & Sarah Opel in honor of their 58th wedding anniversary.

The Chronicles of Narnia : Prince Caspian

In Prince Caspian, Peter, Susan, Edward, and Lucy return to Narnia one year later... only to find it is 1,300 years later in Narnia! Let’s return to Narnia together!  We’ll go see the movie as a group, then come back to church for Narnia games and a chicken dinner and some lively conversation identifying the Biblical themes. 

· 2:45 PM  - Sunday, May 18th

· Movie Tickets: $5/children or seniors; $7.50/adults

· Dinner $3

· For “Children” of all ages!  For the whole family of Peace...and friends! Tickets will be on sale at the church office or at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings.

Next Sunday is the festival of Pentecost on the church calendar. The festival color is red. We invite you to come dressed in red next Sunday as part of the celebration.

Adult Forum today at 9:00 am:  Pastor Rolf will make a presentation on his Doctor of Ministry Thesis.  His topic is “The Beast in the Pulpit: Overcoming Objections to Preaching the Book of Revelation in Mainline Churches”.  A hardbound copy of his thesis will be placed in our library.  Pastor Rolf graduates in a ceremony at Central Lutheran in Minneapolis on Sunday afternoon, May 25.  There will be a small reception between the services on June 1 to offer congratulations.

The Sioux Empire Brass is presenting their Spring Concert on Sunday, May 11th, 7:30 pm at Peace Lutheran.  The featured guests will be the USD Faculty Brass Quintet.  The Sioux Empire Brass is a 35-piece brass choir, directed by Gary Pederson,  It is made up of musicians from Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.  Pastor Rolf is a member of this group.  There will be a free-will offering.

Centered Life, a new mid-day Bible study for women, meets at noon on Mondays.  Bring your lunch and join us!  We will start with Jack Fortin’s book, The Centered Life, which challenges the myth of a “balanced life”, seeking instead a centered one.  Come learn how to be faithful to God moment by moment, in everything we do—at work, at home, in our community and in our congregation.  Sign up at the Welcome Center or talk to Pat Eidsness or Alison Lounsbery for more details.

Position open:  Peace Lutheran is looking for several people to serve as wedding coordinators and reception hostesses.  This is a part-time position that requires roughly 6-7 hours per wedding / event.  For more information pick up a ministry description at the Welcome Center.

Do you like to rummage?  Sarah Circle will again assemble Baby Layettes for Lutheran World Relief.  We need good used (or new) baby items.  One Baby Layette includes:

2 undershirts or onesies

2 gowns or sleepers

1 sweater

2 washcloths

2 diaper pins

4 cloth diapers

2 receiving blankets (flannel squares 36” or 45”)

And $$$ to purchase diapers, soap, etc. 

Baby items may be left in the “layette” bin located in the coatroom area.

The cookbooks are here!!!  Look for us in the Gathering Place.  Buy several at $15.  The perfect gift for Mother’s Day, showers, or the cook-of-the house or college graduates.  900 tried and true recipes from the best cooks at Peace Lutheran.  Get your “Peace Delights” now before they are sold out!!

"God's Work, Our Hands", is the theme for the ELCA church-wide summer event, July 17-20 at the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse.  Plan to register now for this inspiring and educational event which brings together people of all ages, missionaries home on leave and global musicians. The cost is $240 for adults and less for students and infants ($75.00).  ] Our Savior's is working on chartering a bus to this vent for $45.00 round trip. You may register on line at elca.org/global mission, but please let Pat know if you are considering attending so she can arrange with Our Savior's for transportation.

Co-Ed Softball : Peace Lutheran is once again fielding a co-ed softball team. We are looking for more players (especially females) to join the team. The fee is $40 for the entire season. Please contact jason@peacelutheran.com if you’re interested in this recreational co-ed team.

LWR Quilting Ministry:  We are again in need of fabric scraps and colorful sheets (new or used) to be used in making quilts.  These can be left in the storage room or the drop off spot in the coat room.  Also, we would love to have more volunteers join us on the first Thursday of every month at the church and 9:30 am to help with the quilting.  You do not need to be a quilter,  just come and wel will show you how easy it is.  If you are unable to join us ab church but would like to help by doing some sewing at home, we will supply you with blocks and directions.  There are 12” blocks and it takes only 35 to make a quilt top.  If you are interested in helping out, call Kathy Brass 261-2125.

Coke rewards is a plan to redeem the numbers in the Coke products bottle caps and the paper tabs from the 12 and 24 packs for prizes.  Maggie Schmidt is collecting and redeeming the number to get flip-flops and tee shirts and backpacks for the people / kids in Jumelle. Haiti  You are invited to collect and donate the numbers / caps.  There is a decorated bucket on the food pantry cupboard for your donations. 

Worship & Music

Music Ministry Fair Booth!  Look for our table in the Gathering Area for all the information on getting involved in our Music Ministry at Peace.  You will be able to find out more about our choirs and instrumental ensembles and meet some of our Directors.  Bring your questions and pick up a "treat" just for stopping by!

Children’s Ministries

Our Sunday School team wishes to thank Bruce & Robin Reiners, Chris Lundgren & Karen Schroeder for hosting our appreciation brunch last Sunday.  Special thanks to Betty Lundgren for her work in coordinating the event.  Also, to all who provided egg bake, thanks!  They were delicious!

VBS meeting for adult volunteers: Sunday, May 4th at 4:00 pm.  We will meet in the Conference Room.  All interested adults are urged to join us!

VBS dates & times: July 21-25, 6:30-9:00 pm.

Appreciation & thank you to Pam Falconer & Sheila Martin (adults) for their leadership in our midweek FW Friends program this past year.  Also, to the circle leaders: Philip Christian, Keisha Voges, Kendra Cole, Katrine Sjovold & Miranda Marron, thank you!  We had a great year!

Last day of Sunday School is May 18th.

 

Please do not park in the north drive-up lane next to US Bank.  This lane is for commercial customers who make their deposits throughout the weekend including Sunday mornings.  Thank you.

Thanks to all who have brought food to the church for funerals and other events.  We have many pots and pans that have been left in our kitchen.  Please remember to pick yours up!

Furniture Mission of South Dakota has served 1,957 households this past year.  All are very low or no income and some were from needy working families.    They need all types of furniture including mattresses & box springs, sleeping bags, pack-n-plays for babies to sleep in.  They are located at 209 N. Nesmith, Sioux Falls, SD 57103.

Church Directory:  It has been three years since Peace compiled a pictorial directory of the membership and activities.  We will start another directory project in August and complete the portrait process in October.  We will have new advanced equipment with a back-up and new portrait representatives to assist with our new directory.  We will arrange appointments in August for families with college students and others who will not be available in October.  Sign-ups will start in July.  Volunteers are being asked to help on the directory committee.  Please contact  Jim  Ahrendt  361-8637  or  email            jimandila@btalaw.com if you would like to help.

Computer monitor:  Anyone who would like to donate a flat panel computer monitor they aren’t using to the church, please contact Jay in the church office.

Food Pantry

There is a place in the cupboards in the Coat Room for non-perishable donations to the Food Pantry.  You may bring in items at any time and they will be delivered to the Food Pantry downtown.

Couples With Kids Home Bible Study

Are you interested in meeting other Christian couples from Peace and taking some time to study the Bible together?  If you struggle to find time to pray between wiping noses, driving to dance lessons or soccer practice, and working full time, then  consider joining Couples With Kids Bible Study.  This is a home Bible study, held once weekly, and currently meeting at 7pm on Wednesday evenings at Charity Hoffelt's, 304 E 19th Street. Child care is provided.  Topics focus on the family. Some of these topics include good communication, making compromises, teaching our children to pray, passing on our faith, helping our children with self identity and confidence, and taking time for God.  If the Wednesday night works for you, contact Charity at 359-1553.  If the idea sounds inviting, but the time doesn’t work, contact Pat, and we’ll set up new groups!