Earths Precious Water Resource

Nebraska Science Festival
Earths Precious Water Resource
Rockets, Robots and more!
Free Community Event
All Are Welcome!
* Activity modified for pandemic 

Earths Precious Water Resource
Earths Precious Water Resource

Saturday, April 25, 1pm until 3pm
Corner of North Pine St. and East Valley Street
Southeast side of Valley Veterans Club

Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction
Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction

Local Food Pantry experiences Food Supply Shortage, so a non-perishable food item donation is welcome if you are able!

RSVPs, Donations, and Volunteers Always Welcome
Contact Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus
minister@spiritofpeace.us
402-541-7019

Little Doubt Celebration

Little Doubt Celebration
SYATP See You At the Park!
All Are Welcome!
*Activity modified for pandemic
Morning Matins themed Celebration  

Introduction:
Allow Apostle Thomas the benefit of the doubt.
In his Gospel, Apostle John demonstrates how it is that Jesus finished the work that He began with His apostles in tow. Clearly the Apostles were followers of, and believers in, Jesus, but still lacked Christ’s knowledge and capacity to serve at the time of His death. It is transparent to us in the message that Jesus is keenly aware that His work in this mortal world is not complete. Jesus appears in human form to assure His apostles that He is still present among them. So today we believe in Christ’s promise that wherever two or more are gathered in His name, He too will be among us. Matt. 18:20. We return to Apostle Thomas. The others saw Jesus’ presence, but Thomas did not. Consider Thomas wants to see the Lord in the flesh once again also. So Jesus appears in Thomas’ designated place. Thomas’ response is Praise in the name of Christ. Let us face this, are not we all sharing in Thomas’ petition? The opportunity to see Christ in the flesh? I am! Jesus does not criticize Thomas, nor will He criticize us! Instead, once more, typical to His teaching style, He messages all of us, Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. Jn. 20:29. Amen!
In Acts, Luke messages us. Do we view Peter’s message as newly Christ based or traditionally Hebrew based? Yet we all arrive at the witness portion, where standing in time; past, present or future us no longer matters. We are all filled with the Spirit, the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Christ!
Reflecting on today’s reading in Psalms. Proper prayer has form. So does a proper lament. A proper Lament has five elements: 1. an invocation, a cry for help invoking the presence of God; 2. the lament, or complaint, the wrong; 3. a petition, God do this to alleviate the oppression; 4. trust, noting past times when God came to the rescue; and 5. praise, an acknowledgement that God will provide. Let us further explore the concept here.
In today’s reading, Peter sees life after Christ’s resurrection as a new birth. So how do we frame the message of Peter in our lives today?

Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas

Scripture:
First Reading
Acts 2:14; Acts 2:22-32.
Psalm:
Psalm 16.
New Testament:
1 Peter 1:3-9.
Gospel:
John 20:19-31.

Prayer:
Creator of the universe, you made the world in beauty, and restore all things in glory through the victory of Jesus Christ.
We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed, the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear in justice, love, and peace, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Prayer Intentions:
O God, your Son remained with his disciples after his resurrection, teaching them to love all people as neighbors.
As his disciples in this age, we offer our prayers on behalf of the universe in which we are privileged to live and our neighbors with whom we share it.
Prayers of the People;
Open our hearts to your power moving around us and between us and within us, until your glory is revealed in our love of both friend and enemy, in communities transformed by justice and compassion, and in the healing of all that is broken. Amen.

Apostles Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. (Book of Concord).

Our Father
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. (Book of Concord). (Matthew 6:9-13).

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Handshake of Peace

Confession
The Apostle John proclaims, If we confess our sins He who is faithful and just will forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are by nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against You in thought, word and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.

Communion Hymn

Institution of the Lord’s Supper
Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is my body.” And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. – Matthew 26:26-28. (ESV).

Communion

Prayer:
Blessed are you, O God of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we receive the legacy of a living hope, born again not only from his death but also from his resurrection.
May we who have received forgiveness of sins through the Holy Spirit live to set others free, until, at length, we enter the inheritance that is imperishable and unfading, where Christ lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit. Amen.

Closing Hymn.
Like the murmur of the dove’s song
Carl P. Daw (1981).
https://youtu.be/GEAXJiJ0U8c

Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6. 

The Service has ended. Go in Peace.
Thanks be to God.

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community. 

Little Doubt Health and Wellness

Little Doubt Health and Wellness
All Are Welcome to Our Table
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach
* Activity modified for Pandemic 

Opening Prayer:
Creator of the universe, you made the world in beauty, and restore all things in glory through the victory of Jesus Christ.
We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed, the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear in justice, love, and peace, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Message
Pastor Michael Hanus
Allow Apostle Thomas the Benefit of the Doubt. Feel free to learn more at our Service tomorrow morning or contact us; if interested and unable to attend!

Presentation

Organic Vegetable Medley
Organic Vegetable Medley

Meal
All Are Welcome to Our Table
Pastor Cathy Hanus
Even Thomas does not doubt the gut healing potential of the organic vegetable medley prepared for today’s meal!

Fellowship
Discuss Missional Community Engagement
Chat Bench
Community Garden Planning
Continue Planning Science Festival for next Saturday

Exercise
Pastor Michael Hanus
Basic Warmup and Beyond

Closing Prayer:
Blessed are you, O God of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom we receive the legacy of a living hope, born again not only from his death but also from his resurrection.
May we who have received forgiveness of sins through the Holy Spirit live to set others free, until, at length, we enter the inheritance that is imperishable and unfading, where Christ lives and reigns with you and the same Spirit. Amen.

Song
Joy Unspeakable
I have found his grace is all complete.
Barney Elliott Warren (1900).
Inspired Mandisa (Modern).
https://youtu.be/l8i1TGOM0mQ

Mandisa Joy Unspeakable

Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6.

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.

Sunrise Easter Celebration

Sunrise Easter Celebration
He Is Risen!
SYATP See You At the Park!
All Are Welcome!
*Activity modified for pandemic
Morning Matins themed Celebration 

He Is Risen
He Is Risen

Missional Community Service
Local Food Pantry experiences Food Supply Shortage, so a non-perishable food item donation is welcome if you are able!

Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6.

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.

#Easter2020 #SYATP

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Health Wellness

Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Health Wellness
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach
*Activity modified for pandemic 

Health and Wellness
Spirit Health and Wellness, Is. 38:16.

Prayer
Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time.
As we move through every sorry and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen.

Reading
Easter Vigil
Matthew 28:1-10
28:1 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
28:2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
28:4 For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
28:5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
28:6 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
28:7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.”
28:8 So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
28:10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” 

Empty Tomb
Empty Tomb

Message
Pastor Michael Hanus
Stop being afraid! Jesus has defeated death. Rejoice, and share the good news!

Gut Brain Health Neuroscience Exploration
Gut Brain Health Neuroscience Exploration

Presentation
Gut Brain Health Neuroscience Exploration
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach

Fresh Fruits Vegetables
Fresh Fruits Vegetables

Meal
All Are Welcome to Our Table
Shared with All Who Engaged Our Easter Egg Hunt earlier today

Fellowship
Chat Bench
Debriefing Our Easter Egg Hunt earlier today
Continuing Community Garden Planning
Continuing Science Festival Planning

Exercise
Pastor Michael Hanus
Basic warmup stretching exercise
Mild cardiac health exercise

Missional Community Service
Local Food Pantry experiences Food Supply Shortage, so a non-perishable food item donation is welcome if you are able!

Prayer
O God of glory, in the Easter dawn you raised Jesus from death to life.
As we are united with him in death, so unite us with him in resurrection, that we may walk in newness of life. Amen.

Hymn
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Surrexit Christus hodie. Latin hymn, 14th cent.
Charles Wesley.
https://youtu.be/6BpWj8bOHSM

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6.

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.

Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg Hunt and Activity Fun
Community Event
All Are Welcome! 
* Activity modified for pandemic 

Easter Egg Activity Fun
Easter Egg Activity Fun

Saturday, April 11, Noon until 2pm
Noon Lunch – limited food options
1:00 Easter Egg Hunt * while supplies last

Easter Egg Hunt
Easter Egg Hunt

Valley City Park Large Pavilion
400 West Vass St. Valley

Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction
Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction

Missional Community Service: Local Food Pantry experiences Food Supply Shortage, so a non-perishable food item donation is welcome if you are able!

RSVPs, Donations, and Volunteers Always Welcome
Contact Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus
minister@spiritofpeace.us
402-541-7019

Health Wellness Easter Season Celebration

Health Wellness Easter Season Celebration
All Are Welcome to Our Table!
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach.

Opening Prayer
118:1 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever!
118:2 Let Israel say, “His steadfast love endures forever.”
118:19 Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD.
118:20 This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it.
118:21 I thank you that you have answered me and have become my salvation.
118:22 The stone that the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone.
118:23 This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
118:24 This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
118:25 Save us, we beseech you, O LORD! O LORD, we beseech you, give us success!
118:26 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the LORD. We bless you from the house of the LORD.
118:27 The LORD is God, and he has given us light. Bind the festal procession with branches, up to the horns of the altar.
118:28 You are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God, I will extol you.
118:29 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever. – Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29.

Opening Hymn
This is the day the Lord hath made
Isaac Watts
Sung by Children’s Choir
https://youtu.be/cccJhMVFrLs

This Is the Day that the Lord has Made!

Message
All Are Welcome in This Place
Pastor Michael Hanus 

Presentation
All Are Welcome to Our Table!
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach.

We Know What We Should Eat!
We Know What We Should Eat!

We Know What We Should Eat!
If you have visited with us once, or been here for every Health and Wellness presentation for the Missional Community, I am confident you know what you should eat. Just as we know that Jesus gifts us salvation by believing in Him, and faith, without good works, is dead. James 2:14-26.
Today we explore a most nutritious and satisfying dish to prepare and eat.

Healthy Organic Vegetables
Healthy Organic Vegetables

Meal
Fresh Organic garden vegetables
Organic Brussels Sprouts
Organic Cauliflower
Organic Carrots
Organic Green beans
Organic Baby Portabella mushrooms
Organic Kalamata olives
Seasonings
Organic Coconut oil
Organic Ginger
Organic Olive oil
Organic Sesame seeds
Organic Turmeric

Fellowship
Basic Exercise with Pastor Michael
Chat Bench engagement
Community Garden planning
Holy Week and Easter Service preparations
Love One Another engagement
You Matter to Me engagement

Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction
Covid-19 Health Dept Gathering Restriction

Closing Hymn
Jesus Paid It All
Fernando Ortega
https://youtu.be/D5DyeCx8H4U

Jesus Paid It All

Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6.

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.

Sexual Assault Awareness

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Please join the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Domestic Violence Program in wearing teal throughout April to help raise awareness. 

Sexual Assault Awareness
Sexual Assault Awareness

Prayer
Our God is a Mighty Protector
O Lord, help us to be strong stewards of all You have entrusted to us. Give us the courage and Your strength to stand against violence inflicted upon Your precious people. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – adapted from Beliefnet author Lesli White

Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.

#tealptn