Blessings in Song Christmas Caroling for the Community as Spirit of Peace Missional Community Brings Reflection Upon This Last Year and Christmas Caroling to the People throughout the community, including Care Centers and the Homebound.
May the Lord Bring Abundant Blessings to You! Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus. Spirit of Peace.
Spirit of Peace Missional Community Invites All Interested People of All Ages to Celebrate a Joyful Merry Christmas this Year!
The Spirit Missional Community Engages in many Focused Spiritual Religious Christmas Spirit Activities throughout the Christmas Season.
Two of These Activities Are Faith Hope Love Joy Peace and Twelve Days of Christmas.
All Are Welcome to Join Our Missional Community in the Presentation of Faith Hope Love Joy Peace FHLJP which discusses and assists in preparing for the Grand Celebration of the Birth of Jesus Christ.
All Are Welcome to Join Our Missional Community in the Presentation of Twelve Days of Christmas which May Surprise You the First Time You Experience this Activity which Walks Us from Christmas Day through Epiphany. Hint: One item Discussed is a well-known Christmas Season song!
Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.
Who Am I? In reading Matthew’s gospel today, we see that Peter gets it; he is in the presence of the One who is anointed by and Son of the living God. In todays homily we will see there is more invested in this dialog than acknowledging Jesus; this comes down to allegiance to Jesus and our Creator God. God speaks imperatively through the prophet Isaiah; hear me, pursue righteousness. History and my power as God demand righteousness. Bam. David brings us a psalm of praises in thanksgiving to a powerful God. Paul’s letter to the Romans addresses all believers. Humble yourself before God no matter what your calling or experiences are in this mortal world. We have a tough challenge this week. There is no edging nor waffling. Stand up for Jesus.
Scripture
Old Testament: Isaiah 51:1-6. Psalm: Psalm 138. New Testament: Romans 12:1-8. Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20.
Hymn
Who Am I Casting Crowns https://youtu.be/3rT8Re1EIQc
Prayer
Through the waters of oppression and death, Lord God, you led a people into the burning presence of your love. As you fed them in the desert, now feed us with the finest of wheat, that we may know the liberating power of the paschal feast. Amen.
Altar Call
Lord Jesus, I want to experience your mercy today. I believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the price for my sins. I admit I am a sinner in need of a Savior, and I am inviting you to be mine right now. Come into my life. Forgive my sin. Live in me as my Leader from now on. I believe you are a God who is rich in mercy.
Prayer Intentions
Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world. Prayers of the People; Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. 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.
Institution of the Lord’s Supper
26 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.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 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
Dear God, you blessed Abraham and Sarah, and made them a great nation. Keep us in remembrance of the rock from which we are hewn, that the waste places of our lives may blossom to your glory. Amen.
Hymn
My hope is built on nothing less Edward Mote (1834). Sovereign Grace https://youtu.be/rkMapZB8qMk
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 6:24-26.
Closing
The Service has ended. Go in Peace. Thanks be to God.
God’s Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus SpiritofPeace.us
Year A Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 (21).
Our Missional Community Ministry Team is offering an additional opportunity this season for a second Vacation Bible School VBS called Rocky Railway. The theme focuses on the Power of Jesus Christ.
Activity modified for COVID-19 guidelines
Although participation in the modified VBS activity is Free (Donations are always Welcome!), we do require registration ahead of the scheduled activity so we may comply with COVID-19 guidelines.
We are planning to offer this modified VBS activity on a Saturday afternoon in September. Therefore it will best assist planning if you contact us before the end of this month of August.
If you are interested in participating as youth or adult; child, adolescent or parent; volunteer or donor; please use the following information to contact us:
Pastors Michael or Cathy Hanus, please email minister@spiritofpeace.us, please note VBS in the email subject line, please list the names of all interested participants, whether adult, adolescent, or child, and children’s ages in the body of the email; along with any other information you are requesting.
We look forward to meeting you! Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus, Spirit of Peace.us
Walk on Water Celebration for the Community. Modern Song Focus on Contemporary Church Artists performing hymns of traditional foundation. Everyone is Welcome!
Introduction: Walk on Water Matthew proclaims his brother in Christ Paul fears the deep lake when he takes his eyes off Jesus and Jesus reaches out to save him. In Kings, Jeremiah speaks to us of God calling upon Elijah to message His people that He will save the believers. David in Psalms glorifies God trusting in Him for salvation. Paul to Romans and us, a letter to inspire evangelism in believers.
Scripture: Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9-18. Psalm: Psalm 85:8-13. New Testament: Romans 10:5-15. Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33.
Old Testament: 1 Kings 19:9-18. Music
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders Christopher Idle Dunfermline Abbey https://youtu.be/KWj_6zB248Q
Lord, you sometimes speak in wonders unmistakable and clear; mighty signs to prove your presence, overcoming doubt and fear
Prayer: Eternal God, you are present with us throughout our lives, even when others plot to do us harm. May we learn to live together in unity, that in all we do, we may sing your praises now and forever. Amen.
Psalm 85:8-13.
Psalm 85 Rebecca De la Torre https://youtu.be/S-1hepcwwSU
Prayer Intentions: Friends in Christ, God invites us to hold the needs of our sisters and brothers as dear to us as our own needs. Loving our neighbors as ourselves, we offer our thanksgivings and our petitions on behalf of the church and the world. Prayers of the People; Hear our prayers, God of power, and through the ministry of your Son free us from the grip of the tomb, that we may desire you as the fullness of life and proclaim your saving deeds to all the world. 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.
Institution of the Lord’s Supper
26 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.” 27 And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you, 28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. – Matthew 26:26-28(ESV).
Be Not Afraid Bob Dufford Jon Michael Talbot https://youtu.be/wQr4udSiEew
You shall cross the barrenn desert But you shall not die of thirst You shall wander far in safety Though you do not know the way You shall speak your words to foreign men And they will understand You shall see the face of God and live
Prayer: Through the storms of life, O God, you are with your people in the person of Jesus your Son. Calm our fears and strengthen our faith that we may never doubt his presence among us but proclaim that he is your Son, risen from the dead, living for ever and ever. Amen.
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds John Newton (1779). https://youtu.be/Pfumgpnshag
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear! It soothes our sorrows, heals our wounds, and drives away our fear.
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 6:24-26.
The Service has ended. Go in Peace. Thanks be to God.
Nebraska Science Festival Earths Precious Water Resource Rockets, Robots and more! Free Community Event All Are Welcome! * Activity modified for pandemic
Saturday, April 25, 1pm until 3pm
Corner of North Pine St. and East Valley Street
Southeast side of Valley Veterans Club
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 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?
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.
Sunrise Easter Celebration He Is Risen! SYATP See You At the Park! All Are Welcome! *Activity modified for pandemic Morning Matins themed Celebration
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.
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
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! 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.
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
Closing Hymn Jesus Paid It All Fernando Ortega https://youtu.be/D5DyeCx8H4U
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.