Psalm 32 – Forgiven Sinners

Psalm 32:1-7

1 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

2 Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no

deceit.

3 For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long.

4 For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of

summer. Selah

5 I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah

6 Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found; surely in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach him.

7 You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with shouts of deliverance. Selah

Luther on Psalm 32

The 32 psalm is an exemplary psalm of instruction that teaches us what sin is, and how one might be freed from it and be righteous before God. Our reason does not know what sin is and tries to make satisfaction for it with works. But the psalmist says that even saints are sinners. They cannot become holy or blessed except by confessing themselves as sinners before God, knowing that they are regarded as righteous only from the grace of God, apart from any service or work.

In short, our righteousness is called “the forgiveness of our sins.” Or, as it says here: “sins not counted,” “sins covered,” “sins not to be seen.” Here stand the clear plain words: All the saints are sinners and remain sinners. But they are holy becasue God in His grace neither sees nor counts these sins, but forgets, forgives, and covers them. There is thus no distinction between the saints and the non-saints. They are sinners alike and all sin daily, only that the sins

of the holy are not counted but covered; and the sins of the unholy are not covered but counted. One would have a healing dressing on and is bandaged; the other wound is open and undressed.

Prayer: O God, our heavenly Father, with whom is grace and much forgiveness, be merciful to us who were born in sin and cannot but sin and fall short every day. Forgive us our many transgressions and account them against us no more, but make us Your heirs through Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, who was delivered into death for our offenses, and was raised again

for our justification. Amen.

-Pastor Darrin Sheek

We have a new Youth Room!

Thanks to the generous donation of volunteers from Standing United (https://www.standingunited.org/ ) We were able to transform an unused upstairs classroom into our brand new Youth Room! We currently have 10 members in our 7/8/9th grade youth group (led by Ms. Kayleen and Mr. Albert). Youth Group meets every Wednesday from 3:30-6pm and is open to anyone in 7th/8th/or 9th grade. We would love if you could help us stock the room with some supplies from our Amazon Wishlist!

Thanks so much!

Hymn Sing: Concert on the Lawn ~ Sept. 17

Come enjoy the musical stylings of Christian Artist, Blake Flatley as he reimagines some classic hymns!  Grab a chair, blanket and some snacks and bring the whole family as we enjoy together a fun evening of music and fellowship. Neighbors and friends welcome!

Women's Saturday Morning Bible Study

New Devotions Available in the Narthex!

Add to your daily routine with some inspirational spiritual reading! The church has many different devotional and prayer books to choose from at our free literature table, located in the Narthex. We receive new editions every few months so be sure to check back frequently.

Elders

8:00am: John Henderson

10:30am: Randy Cade & Steven Sarandis

Readers

8:00am: Matt Cooper 10:30am: Randy Cade



Altar Guild

(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)

8:00am: Kelly Umali   10:30am: Cynthia Cade

Ways you Can Serve:

We are thankful for those who support our Divine Service every Sunday by filling much these needed positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles, or how you can help during service,

Please Contact Pastor Sheek:

(949) 370-7198

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School is held Every Sunday at 9:15am in the school building and is open to all children age 4-12. Sunday school students enjoy a Snack, Craft and Bible lesson.

Please encourage your children to try out Sunday School and maybe even bring a friend from the neighborhood!

NEW! Saturday Morning

Bible Study

Ladies, Please join us for reading, discussion, prayer and fellowship! Every Saturday morning.

Starting September 23rd @ 9:30am

Led By: Kim Violette

For more information please contact Kim @ violettefamily5@gmail.com

Sunday Morning

Bible Study

Please join us Sunday,

September 17th at 9:15am 

for coffee and discussion.

Led By: Pastor Sheek

Topic: Christ in the Psalms

Please check out our church bulletin board for some items needed by our teachers and church staff. Our giving tree is an opportunity for our congregation to support our church, school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it into either the church or school office with a donation towards your selected item, or feel free to donate the item outright if it's something you already have!

Here are some items we are in need of so far:

AMAZON WISH LISTS:

YOUTH ROOM

Click here for the Youth Group Amazon Wish list

KINDERGARTEN

Click here for the Kindergarten Amazon Wish List

1st/2nd GRADE

Click Here for 1st/2nd Grade Amazon Wish List

3rd/4th GRADE

Click Here for 3rd/4th Grade Amazon Wish List

ALL GRADES

~SEEDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR OUR STUDENTS~

$40 provides 1 hour counseling session for one student

Donations towards tuition assistance

Donations towards Field Trips

Church:

Single serving crystal light packets

Small water bottles

We thank God that our congregation remains healthy and so far, free from the Covid-19 Virus! We pray for everyone’s continued health and strength as we move forward!



•We pray for our school staff and all of our students and families that God has placed in our care here at Prince of Peace Lutheran School, this year. We pray for continued good health for our staff to continue their dedication, commitment and love for the families and students that God has placed in our school. We are so thankful for their loving service each and every day. We keep our school and staff in our prayers daily.

•We give thanks to God for the love and financial support from the congregation as we continue to see His blessings each and every day in our ministries here at Prince of Peace.

•We thank God for all the new and returning families at our school this year. We will continue to pray for and welcome new families and students throughout the school year.

•Members at Prince of Peace to grow in faith and love for one another, willing to give of our gifts and talents within the congregation, serving and sharing Christ with our neighbors, family, and friends.

•For John and Linda Henderson for ongoing recovery and care.

•For Cynthia Cade for healing and strength.

•For Lisa Gilbertson, continued recovery and strength. 

•For Brian Zeilenga, for employment and family.

•For Warren Carr, for strength and healing as he recovers from surgery.

•For Robin Biringer for continued care and healing.

•For Steve Champeau for finding employment.

•For Bob Sheppard for care and healing from prostate cancer.

•For Joann Latimer, having eye surgery September 23rd

•Don and Glenda Bevans for strength and continued care for Don

•For Allen’s sister, healing from cancer

•For Duane & Joyce Klepel (relative of Jeane Anglin), Duane is transitioning to hospice care in Springfield, MO. Duane and Joyce worked a missionaries in Thailand in the 1970s

• For Grandpa Rick (father in law of Sarah Salazar) who is having heart trouble

If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.

Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during these challenging times.

• We have been working hard to update our member contact information. if you would like a Church Directory, please stop by the church office so we can get you one.

• Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members every week. This email highlights important upcoming events for both the church and school. You can even check out the scripture readings for upcoming Sunday Services ahead of time! Please be sure to check your emails every week.