News and Events

December 2019 at a Glance

Dec 1 Church Service 10:15 a.m.
Dec 8 Church Service 10:15 a.m., Trim-the-Tree and Potluck following the service
Dec 14 Ladies Holiday Luncheon 10:30 a.m. Messiah/Port Byron
Dec 15 Church Service 10:15 a.m., Congregational Meeting following the service
Dec 17 Ladies of Peace/Duncan Donut/Silvis 4:00 p.m.
Dec 22 Church Service 10:15 a.m.
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m
Dec 27 Deadline for newsletter
Dec 29 Church Service 10:15 a.m.

Food Pantry Update. We will be collecting cream of chicken soup, cake mixes and frosting for the food pantry. There is still a need for Paper Products - Kleenex, toilet paper, and paper towels.

Trim a Tree - Sunday, Dec. 8th beginning at 11:15 a.m. following the worship service. We will gather in the Fellowship Hall following the decorating for potluck. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Entree and drinks to be provided. Come be a part of a favorite tradition at Peace.

Annual Women's Christmas Brunch. Saturday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. Messiah Lutheran Church in Port Byron. Reservations must be in by Dec. 9, RSVP to Messiah 309-523-2421. In the spirit of the season we will be collecting cake mixes and frosting for the food pantry.

Congregational Meeting-Sunday, Dec 15th, following worship service we will have a meeting to discuss Ann's Helping Hands and co-ministries. Please plan to attend.

Christmas Eve Service - Peace Lutheran Church will begin the Christmas Season with our Annual Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday, December 24th. Worship service will begin at 7:00 p.m. The church will be decorated with poinsettias, greens and cancles, familiar carols will be sung, the Christmas Gospel proclaimed and the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated. Please join us!

Congregational Books to Close - Dec 31st. Members are reminded that the 2019 financial records for the congregation will be closed as of December 31st. All offerings received after this date will be credited to the year 2020.

Choir Practice will be immediately after church services when scheduled.

Birthday Sunday List. The list is on the bulletin board in the narthex. Please consider charing this opportunity to serve your church family.