Remembrance Day
At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, our country remembers with gratitude all those who have given their lives in service of the nation. Armistice Day or Remembrance Day as it has come to be known, originated following the end of the First World War. The Armistice agreement was signed between Germany and the Allied Forces in Paris on Monday, November 11, 1918 at 0500 hours. The ceasefire went into effect at 1100 hours the same morning. The 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. The first Armistice Day was observed in 1919. In 1931 a bill was passed by the House of Commons that changed the name to “Remembrance Day.” The first Remembrance Day was observed on November 11, 1931. As we approach this upcoming Remembrance Day, we pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, many who laid down their lives in service, and those who continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict, and peace. We remember the more than 2,300,000 Canadians who have served throughout our nation’s history and the more than 118,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice. We pray for peace, and an end to all violence and bloodshed. And we renew our own commitment to bring to the world the peace of Christ which passes all understanding.
Prayer for Remembrance Day: Almighty God, reveal your steadfast love to all who suffer as a result of war: the injured and the disabled, the mentally distressed, those who have lost their livelihood and security, and those whose faith in God and humanity has been weakened or destroyed. We give thanks for all those who have shown the greatest love by laying down their lives for others, especially the military throughout history who have sacrificed their lives for their fellow citizens and for us who came after. Be with those who mourn the loss of loved ones. We thank You for those who have died in the faith. Give us joy in knowing that our Redeemer lives, and that we will be united with the faithful in a resurrection like his. Be present with all the women and men who are serving in the military today. Let them live for the peace known only from you. And keep us mindful of their service, that in all things we may live our lives in praise and thanksgiving to You. We pray this all through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
LEARN THE WORD
Intergenerational Bible Study
Grow your faith by participating in Sunday morning Bible Study led by Pastor Glenn.
For Kids: J.A.M (Jesus and Me) and Children’s Chat
Children can attend JAM every Sunday morning where they can learn about Jesus and His love for us. Every Sunday, Pastor Glenn leads the kids in Children’s Chat: an interactive discussion about faith and God.
Youth Group
We encourage youth to attend youth group where they can have fun, fellowship, and participate in Bible Study.
Youth Fundraiser Annual Glenlea Greenhouse Plant Sale. Plant pick-up day is May 11, 2024. Ordering for 2024 is now closed.
College and Careers
Young adults are invited to join College and Careers, a Bible Study and fellowship opportunity for individuals attending school or starting off in the world.
L.I.F.T (Ladies in Fellowship Together)
Looking for ladies to study the word with? Try L.I.F.T!
Men’s Group
Strengthen your knowledge on what it means to be a man of God by joining Men’s Group.
Seniors on the Go
Anyone 55+ and looking to grow their faith can join Seniors on the Go.
SHARE GOD’S LOVE
Meal Ministry
Here at Peace, we provide meals for our Church family as needed.
Emergency Food Pantry
Our members provide free non-perishable food items in our emergency food pantry for those in the community experiencing food insecurity. Available Monday-Friday.
Community Food Drive
Every year our members participate in a community food drive to help Main Street Project and stock our Food Pantry.
Little Free Library
Peace created the Little Free Library to ensure that our community has free access to Bibles and Christian books for all ages.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Every summer we have Vacation Bible School for all kids both in the Church and from the community.
Northern Ministries (LAMP)
Spread the news of God by serving Sachigo Lake, ON and Pelican Narrows SK on our Northern Ministries team.
BIBLE STUDY
Adults are encouraged to bring their Bibles Sunday mornings to the board room from 9:30 -10:30am (Sept. – May). Pastor Glenn leads the group in discussion about how to apply God’s Word to our lives. Whether you’ve attended Bible studies your whole life or you are new to following Jesus, this class will have something for you! We also have various Bible studies during the week in private homes, and at the Church for all ages. Contact 204-668-1132 for more information.
J.A.M AND J12
We provide a fun, safe, and encouraging environment for families with young children. One of our main values at Peace is family and we place a very strong emphasis on walking alongside and partnering with parents to help their children have a relationship with Jesus and to build a strong spiritual and biblical foundation as they grow. JAM (ages 4 – grade 4) and J12 (grades 5-8) meet every Sunday at 9:30am.
Want to learn more? Contact 204-668-1132 for more information.
CHILDREN’S CHAT
YOUTH GROUP
Fellowship, fun and Bible study aimed at equipping our teens to handle the pressures of everyday life. Our active youth group meets every Friday at 7pm for fellowship events emphasizing service to the community and learning about Jesus in a safe and comfortable environment. As the world continues to draw God’s people away from the church, we want to draw them in, so youth are invited to come and bring their self, and to bring a friend, for a night of fun, faith, and fellowship!
For more information, contact 204-668-1132.
COLLEGE & CAREER
Our College & Career group is targeted for people who have graduated from high-school and are getting established in their studies, careers, or are taking some time to determine their next steps. This is a great group for people who are seeking a faith-based community with other young people. Want to learn how to join? Contact 204-668-1132 for more information.
L.I.F.T: LADIES IN FELLOWSHIP TOGETHER
L.I.F.T is multi-pronged combining Bible Study and fellowship to build and enjoy friendships. Bible Study has been guided by resources such as the Rob Bell Nooma video series and various book studies. Over the years our group has expanded to include ladies of any age and moms of children in various different stages of life (newborns, toddlers, preschool, school-age, and university). Our studies are set up so that anyone can join at any point in the year and still participate fully.
Children are welcome and can spend an hour socializing, playing or watching videos with other children.
L.I.F.T offers the opportunity to build friendships and socialize informally during the snack portions of our mornings. We also host two potlucks a year, one to celebrate Christmas together and as a wind up at McIvor Park in June.
MEN’S GROUP
Being a man in this modern world is hard, especially for the younger generations, because they face many unique challenges that were not around in years past. Therefore, we are looking to offer a Men’s Ministry Group where men can have fellowship, grow in their faith, encourage one another, and strengthen their knowledge on what it means to be a man of God.
For more information, contact 204-668-1132.
SENIORS ON THE GO
If you are 55+ (age 55 and older), you are invited to join Seniors on the Go. Our seniors group is a large group of adults who are looking to grow in their faith and build a community with other believers. Want to learn how to join? Phone the office for more information. We meet regularly on Thursdays at 1pm or 11:30am if we are having one of our wonderful Potluck Days.
For more information, contact 204-668-1132.
MEAL MINISTRY
Here at Peace we provide meals for our Church family as needed. Want to request a meal? Let us know!
EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Our members provide non-perishable food items for those in the community experiencing food insecurity. Is there something missing in our food pantry?
COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVE
For the past 7 years Peace Lutheran Church has organized a community food drive in the North Kildonan neighbourhood to collect non perishable food items for the Main Street Project Foods and Essentials Market and for our own Emergency Food Pantry.
LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
Our Little Free Library was created to allow the community free access to Bibles and Christian books for children, teens, and adults. We encourage community members to return borrowed books and share their own Christian books!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
NORTHERN MINISTRIES: LAMP
The mission of the Church is the Great Commission:
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age”
Matthew 28:19-20
Notice the words “all nations” & “go”. And so we go. It is part of every Christian’s mission to support local and foreign missions and everything in between. Part of our mission here at Peace is to spread the news of God’s love to all his children. We’ve served the community of Sachigo Lake, ON for 5 years and we’ve served the community of Pelican Narrows, SK for 3 years. Our most recent trip was to Sachigo Lake, ON from August 12 – 17, 2024. Please join us on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 to hear more about our trip.