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Free Halloween Activity in the Minipark

Free Halloween Hallow’s Eve Trick or Treat in the Minipark 

Who: All Are Welcome! 

What: Halloween Celebration! 

When: Saturday October 29 at 5:00 – 6:00 pm 

Where: mini-park 105 N. Spruce St Valley NE 68064

Hope to See You There! 

Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus 

SpiritOfPeace.us

Box 245 Valley NE 68064 

Needs: Volunteers! Donations: Small toys (gifts) for Trick and Treaters! 

Halloween
Halloween

Free Mothers Day Celebration

All Are Welcome! Come visit our free Mothers Day Celebration!

When: Mothers Day Sunday May 8 2022 at 12:00pm Noon

Mothers Day Celebration

Where: Spirit Valley Minipark, 105 N Spruce St Valley, NE (corner of Spruce and Gardiner)

Why? Mothers are Special!

Moms choose a Free gift!

Presented by: Spirit of Peace Missional Community Family Ministry

Light Lunch provided. Free to eat food items onsite or take-home.

Caveat: Weather Permitting! Outdoor Site.

Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus

402-541-7019 call or text email: minister@spiritofpeace.us

Spirit Popup Pantry

Spirit of Peace Popup Pantry
Spirit of Peace Popup Pantry

Spirit Popup Pantry, is a regular activity which Spirit of Peace Missional Community engages in throughout the year!  We offer a variety foods for your nourishment onsite and / or you may carry out at your discretion.  This activity is FREE, and there is no charge to anyone choosing to participate! 

All Are Welcome! 
Pastors Cathy Hanus, Michael Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community 

Halloween

All Are Welcome Halloween to pass through the minipark on Spruce St, visit, about 4-6 pm until treats are gone.

Then looking forward to visiting for Thanksgiving Day Meal 12-3, while food lasts, 111 E Front St Valley.

Halloween 2020
Halloween 2020

All Are Welcome! We Look Forward to Visiting with You!

Activity Modified for COVID-19

When: Saturday October 31, 2020; 4pm – 6pm or so, Health & Wellness

Where: Spirit Valley Minipark 105 N. Spruce St., Valley, NE 

Volunteers and Donations Welcome!

Contact: Pastors Michael or Cathy Hanus, SpiritofPeace.us minister@spiritofpeace.us Call or Text 402-541-7019 

Follow Me Celebration

Follow Me Celebration for the Missional Community.  

Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me
Take Up Your Cross and Follow Me. Matt. 16:24.

Introduction:
If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matt. 16:24. Will You Come and Follow Me? Summons. John Bell. Would we, could we, should we follow Jesus? Yes of course! But at what price?
Obviously Matthew sees that Jesus is rightly putting Peter the Rock behind Him, in the position of a follower, not a leader, and for good reason.
Prophet Jeremiah continues his confession lament. Jeremiah points out the corruption in society and demands correction. The privileged will have to alter the good life as they know it. The poor will have to walk the straight line. God is watching.
In today’s Psalm 26, David appears to promote self righteousness. What reaction do we feel in response?
In today’s letter to the Romans, Apostle Paul promotes love within evangelistic behaviors and communications.
We have much to learn and practice in following today’s message. 

Scripture:
Old Testament: Jeremiah 15:15-21.
Psalm: Psalm 26:1-8.
New Testament: Romans 12:9-21.
Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28.

Will you let me be your servant
Richard Gillard
First Plymouth Lincoln Nebraska
https://youtu.be/32jWTAIHXgE

Will You Let Me be be Your Servant

Prayer:
On this day of rejoicing, Dear God of our ancestors, as we gather to break the bread, we remember that through the blood of the Lamb you redeemed usand made us pass over from death to new life. Grant that, as we celebrate your mighty deeds, we may be one with Jesus in offering you this sacrifice of praise. 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:
Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers.
Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitionson behalf of the needs of the church and the world.
Prayers of the People;
Holy One, hear our prayers and make us faithful stewards of the fragile bounty of this earth so that we may be entrusted with the riches of heaven. 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

Sing of Jesus, sing forever
Thomas Kelly.
Fernando Ortega.
https://youtu.be/lYDgt1R6yTI

Sing to Jesus Fernando Ortega

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:
Faithful God, you are the hope of all the oppressed, and the source of freedom for those held captive. Make us strong to witness to your liberating power, in generosity of life and in humility of spirit, that all the world may delight in your goodness. Amen.

Summons Song
Will you come and follow me
John L. Bell.
https://youtu.be/o469PRLdbHU

Will You Come and Follow Me

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.

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

Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus Spirit of Peace Church.

Who Am I Celebration

Who Am I Celebration

Who Am I
Who Am I

Introduction

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

My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

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). 

Summer Fun Celebration

Summer Fun Celebration Rockets in the Minipark Design Build and Launch (weather permitting)

Summer Fun Rockets in the Minipark
Summer Fun Rockets in the Minipark

All Are Welcome! We Look Forward to Visiting with You!

Activity Modified for COVID-19

When: Saturday August 8, 2020; 4pm – 5pm Health & Wellness

Where: Spirit Valley Minipark 105 N. Spruce St., Valley, NE 

Volunteers and Donations Welcome!

Contact: Pastors Michael or Cathy Hanus, SpiritofPeace.us minister@spiritofpeace.us Call or Text 402-541-7019

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.

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.

Love and Tolerance for Others

Love and Tolerance for Others
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Certified Holistic Health Coach
All Are Welcome at Our Table !

Introduction

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

Presentation
Love and Tolerance for Others
Love and tolerance for others is our code. – ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, p. 84.
I have found that I have to forgive others in all situations to maintain any real spiritual progress. The vital importance of forgiving may not be obvious to me at first sight, but my studies tell me that every great spiritual teacher has insisted strongly upon it.
I must forgive injuries, not just in words, or as a matter of form, but in my heart. I do this not for the other persons’ sake, but for my own sake. Resentment, anger, or a desire to see someone punished, are things that rot my soul. Such things fasten my troubles to me with chains. They tie me to other problems that have nothing to do with my original problem. – Daily Reflections. © 1990. Alcoholics Anonymous World Services.

AA. Into Action p.84.
Step Ten discussion.

Simple Gut Heal Meal
Simple Gut Heal Meal

Meal
Healing the Gut
Organic Broccoli
Organic Cauliflower
Organic Pine nut based Hummus
Organic Vegetable crackers

Song
What the World Needs Now
Jackie DeShannon
https://youtu.be/YUaxVQPohlU

What the World Needs Now

Prayer

Thank you, God, for the body of believers who are called to serve you, who are proclaiming the Good News to all who will hear. From those who minister across the country to the men, women, and youth here at home, send us out to be a light in the dark. Send us out to speak life. Send us out to extend grace and mercy. Send us out to feed the hungry, to befriend the lonely, to find the lost. Open the doors of this church and fill it with the broken, the angry, the hurting. Let them find forgiveness and comfort here in the presence of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen. – adapted from community prayer by Jennie McChargue.

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