May 24, 2011

The building at Peace Lutheran Church was destroyed in the May 22 tornado that devastated Joplin. The picture below shows the damage after the storm.

We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers as we work to help the people of our community, as Joplin recovers and rebuilds.

Church mail is being forwarded, so items may still be sent to the church. The church e-mail address is being monitored, so messages may be sent to Peace at peaceluth@hotmail.com. We will try to provide updates on this website.

"Peace be with You." - "And also with You"

May 29, 2011

A worship service was held on the church parking lot at 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 29. Members and friends gathered and shared the love of Christ.

Sunday Worship Service Plans:
Location: Bethany Presbyterian Church, 20th & Virginia
1st Sunday of the month: 11:00 a.m.
Other Sundays: 9:30 a.m.

June 25, 2011

Members and volunteers pick up small debris from the grassy area on the church lot.

July 8, 2011

Members from Peace Lutheran and Christ the King in Louisiana gather with local members at the church lot during their visit to Joplin when they brought supplies, gift cards, and a tool trailer. Later that evening they served a cajun meal.

July 9, 2011

Youth volunteers from Living Lord Lutheran Church in Lake St. Louis, MO work with members of Peace on cleaning small debris from the church lot.

October 2011

In November, members of the Martha Circle group visited families living in the FEMA housing in Joplin, sharing hand knitted scarves and New Testament books. The items were sent to Peace from churches around the country, to distribute to tornado victims.

November 27, 2011

On Sunday, Nov. 27, a group from Christ & Trinity Lutheran Church in Sedalia, MO presented a beautiful cross, made from broken glass found on our church lot. Youth shared their story and involvement in making this special gift for Peace and prepared a soup luncheon. The story was covered in the Sedalia Democrat newspaper.

That Sunday also featured the presentation of a special traveling teddy bear to Peace. It has served other congregations during times of need.

Bishop Manscholt from the Central States Synod delivers the sermon on Sunday, January 29, 2012

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