Does Anything Last Forever?

1 John 2:17 - And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Nothing lasts forever. That’s certainly the way it seems to be in this world we live in. You purchase a new smartphone and after a year or two, you need a new one. Your favorite sport’s team is hardly recognizable as players come and go. This world is not meant to last and our life experience

confirms this fact.

So why is it that we continue to buy into all the various promises the world continues to make us? Let’s face it, we love the world, or at least that’s the temptation. Who doesn’t want to feel accepted, or to have a more fulfilling life? Who doesn’t need more happiness? Who doesn’t feel the need to be more in control of their present and future? We grasp for these things because they give us hope, but the world is passing away along with it’s empty promises and false hopes.

“Do not love the world or the things of the word,” John writes. The one behind all those false promises and hopes this world offers in the one who led Adam and Eve to doubt God’s promises, Satan himself. He is still

at it trying to lure us away from the only thing that will last forever. He’s crafty. He disguises himself in this world knowing those voids in our lives that he tries to fill with fabricated promises and misplaced hopes. There is only one thing that remains forever; there is only one thing that will endure after everything else has faded away – “The Word of the Lord remains forever” (1 Peter 1:25).

This word that lasts forever is the gospel that was preached to you. God’s promises he makes to you in Christ endure for you, forever. The world’s promises are based on lies, and that shouldn’t surprise us since Satan “is a liar and the “father of lies” (John 8:44). You have been given the Spirit of God to know the truth. You have been given the gift of faith to trust in the one who will never let you down. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life, and whoever trusts in him will live forever. “If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, then you too will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the promise that he made to us – eternal life” (1 John 2:24-25). This is the will of God for you, to trust his Son, Jesus. The Word made flesh remains forever. Jesus’

Gospel promises for you endure forever, and trusting in that Word, so will you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, Give us strength to fight the good fight and by faith to overcome all the temptations of Satan, the flesh, and the world so that we may finally receive the salvation of our souls. Amen

-Pastor Darrin Sheek

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TONIGHT: Student Counseling Class

Parenting Class and Information Night - October 19th

IT"S TIME FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!

Grab your boxes from the Church Narthex or School Office to help us reach this year's goal of 120 boxes!

Are you able to help our LWML Fall Celebration?

Prince of Peace has the privilege of hosting the LWML fall Celebration for our District this year but could use some help from our congregation. If anyone is able to assist with bringing fruit, refreshments or deserts, for the ladies to enjoy Please contact Shavonia Wilson @ shavoniadp@yahoo.com.

(We are expecting about 40 women to attend.)

Also Don't Forget its Socktober! LWML Sock Drive

REFORMATION SUNDAY BBQ CELEBRATION!

If you are able to Volunteer in the Kitchen or for Set up/Clean up, please Contact Pastor or Kayleen by replying to this email.

Please Join us October 29th (after 2nd Service) for Bratwurst, German Beer, Music and Fellowship! Bounce house for the kids and Trivia Games for everyone.

POTLUCK DESSERT: Bring a favorite family recipe to share!

REMODEL COMMITEE:

PRESENTATION TO THE CONGREGATION

NOVEMBER 5th @ 9:15am

(in place of Bible Study)

Please join us between services for a special presentation to the congregation from our Remodel Committee. Lite Breakfast is included. We will be discussing and deciding on paint colors among other things

.

Please attend if you are able. Thank you!

-Remodel Committee

ALL SAINTS DAY

Please submit the names of anyone you would like added to our All Saint's Day Memorial List. We will celebrate All Saint's Sunday on November 5th and will be giving thanks for those listed in our Prayers of the Church.



Thank You!

New Books/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: Ron Jones

Altar Guild

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

8:00am: Pastor Sheek   10:30am: Pastor Sheek

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

Sunday Morning

Bible Study

Please join us Sunday,

October 22nd at 9:15am 

for coffee and discussion.

Led By: Pastor Sheek

Topic: Christ in the Psalms

Saturday Morning

Bible Study

Ladies, please join us This Saturday morning at 9:30am. Whether you have been reading the Word every day for years, or you just want a reason to get started, God will meet us where we are at! 

Led By: Kim Violette

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

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!

Youth Group - Wednesdays 3:30-6pm

Our Youth Group meets every Wednesday after school in our brand-new Youth Room! (located upstairs next to the 7/8 grade classroom)



Youth Group is open to students and friends in 7-9th grade.

We are continuing our lessons on Fierce Faith for the next 6 weeks :

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 GROUP

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 toward tuition assistance

Donations toward 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 & 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 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 continue to pray for and welcome new families & students throughout the school year.

•We pray that members at Prince of Peace 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 Cynthia Cade for healing and strength.

•For Brian Zeilenga, we give thanks for his new job and continue pray for his family.

•For Warren Carr, for strength and healing.

•For Robin Biringer for continued care and healing.

•For Steve Champeau for finding employment.

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

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



•For Benjamin for housing

• For Randy Cade for improvement of back and hip pain



•For Alicia Ojeda recovering from Cataract Surgery

• For John Henderson for recovering from back surgery

•Linda Tietjen recovering from surgery

•Christina Carr for finding new employment

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.