Now that I have been at Peace Church for four months, I am starting to see where we are and getting a handle on where we need to go. Every ship is built for an adventure. The Peace Church Ship is at the Dock and ready to go on its next adventure. Like the Mayflower passengers, who were Christians seeking freedom and a new life. So, it is with every church. They are called and commissioned to be on an adventure with Christ, to build His Kingdom on earth. All Aboard! As a trained Pastor and...

I have been back at Peace for three months as Interim Pastor. The call committee has continued to work, as has the council, to lead Peace Lutheran Church. Some of you may know what the interim Pastor's responsibility is, some may not. First, let me say I have a lot of history with this congregation and love the people here as well as many people across Brevard County. All Pastors in many churches' primary call is to shepherd the flock of Jesus Christ. In Ephesians 4:11-13 states “11 And his...

Now we are in the Lenten Season. We are doing Soup and Sandwich a time of fellowship and building relationships. As we reflect personally, we will also reflect on where we are in our worship and why we follow a Liturgy, or traditions of the church. We began with Ash Wednesday and the history and reflection on the origins, Biblical Themes, connection to Lent and Fasting, Significance of the Ashes, Meditation on Mortality and the Need for Salvation, Church Traditions, and Practical Application....