Kids of Peace

06/03/2022

We've moved...but not too far! Join us!

KidsofPeace and PeaceYmin our Children’s and Youth ministries pages, are moving to combine with our main church page,
peacelutheranpeoria.

https://www.facebook.com/peacelutheranpeoria

Our hope is that by consolidating our Face Book pages we will be able to deliver great content and make it easier to find all the information you are looking for in one place. We will strive to bring you, our members, our old friends and new friends, current information on upcoming events, videos, images, short text posts, links, and most of all, who we are and what we believe.

We want you to feel a real sense of community as well as a deeper understanding of what it means to be Lutheran. Yes, we are a Lutheran church, but we’re not just for Lutherans — we belong to our community! Together we are on the journey of discipleship with Jesus, who guides us from worship to formation, from formation to fellowship, and from fellowship to servanthood. As we journey with Jesus, we are learning to live together by five biblical guiding principles: Jesus is Lord; everyone is welcome; love changes people; everyone has something to offer; and the world needs what we have.

We look forward to hearing from you on how you like the change! Your feedback will help us keep this page friendly and informative! So, don't be shy, hit that “LIKE” button or leave us a comment. There is also a message button, we welcome any and all questions and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.

Blessings!

05/13/2022

Children and Teens from our church and community are invited to join us! Drama Camp is open to everyone 2nd Grade-12th Grade. The goal of our Young Hearts Theater Group is to help children be confident on stage and enhance their self-esteem. We teach theater skills and techniques and we focus on building friendships and wonderful memories!

To register, please click on the link below or contact Markita ([email protected])

https://forms.gle/1tJ8bsEpYYfQdvD36

04/13/2022

01/08/2022

Take your kids to church.

Make the effort. Wake them up early. Endure the sleepy, grumpy faces and the misplaced shoes. Run around like a mad woman gathering everybody’s everything and trying to get out the door on time. Hop to the car with a shoe in one hand and your make-up bag in the other. Give those babies a pop-tart and some milk and let ‘em eat it in the car. If its raining, get wet. If its cold, get a jacket. If you’re tired, go tired. But take those babies to church. You know why?

Because Jesus is there.

He’s there. And He’ll meet them there. And you too, Mama.

He’ll be there in the sweet smile of their Sunday School teacher as she greets them into their room. He’ll be there in the goldfish and the apple juice and the filling of their little bellies and hearts. He’ll be there in the hug from a sweet friend and the encouraging smile that assures you that they “just barely made it” too. He’ll be there in the sacred words read from the Bible speaking truth to their little impressionable hearts. He’ll be there in the worship and the raised hands and the watery eyes and whispers of praise.

So take them. Carry all of their Bibles and drawings and toilet paper tube creations. Sit by them in worship. Open your Bible and open theirs. Show them how to find the scripture the pastor is preaching from. Show them how to worship. Explain to them why He’s worthy of worship. Let them see you laugh and cry and praise and study. Forgive their wiggles and paper rustles and know that they’re listening even when it seems like they aren’t. Ask them questions and answer the ones they ask you. Introduce them to Jesus. Tell them of His greatness - his power - his faithfulness. Tell them with your words and show them with your life. Tell them what he’s done for you and how you’ve been changed by His grace and forgiveness and goodness and love. Tell them how they can be too. Point them to Jesus. Over and over and over again.

Take your kids to church. They’ll love it there. It’s the only place where they can go and just be themselves. They don’t have to “be” good enough or smart enough or athletic enough. They don’t have to perform for approval or achievement. They just get to go and hear how much God loves them. Just because they’re them. Just because He created them, they’re valued. Wanted. Their worth isn’t based on the grades they make or their ability to throw a curveball. Its not dependent on their performance or skill level. And they need a little more of that, don’t you think? A little more grace and a little less pressure. A little more love and a few less demands.

Take them to church. Before you take them to the ballfield or the dance studio or the gym. Before you take them on vacation or to grandma’s or to the backyard to play. Take them to church. Let them know its a priority. Show them it has eternal value. Let them see you set aside schedules and extra curricular activities and work and busy-ness to be present with the Lord in His house. I promise you won’t regret it. I promise you it won’t return back void.

Take them to church.

I promise it’s worth it.

“But Jesus said, ‘Let the children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14.

12/31/2021

Happy New Year!! 🎉🎉

See you all Sunday for our service project at church at 9:30am!

12/26/2021

We wish you a merry Christmas!

Don’t forget- no children’s ministry tomorrow. 🙂

12/24/2021

Join us today at 4pm for a family friendly experience... We are excited to see you!

12/24/2021

As a family read Luke 24 today!

This animated bible story for kids is based on Luke 24:13-49.

12/23/2021

We are getting so close to Christmas! Let's read Luke 23 today! You can print and color this picture if you would like. :)