100th Anniversary Commemorative Calendar
Peace’s Origins German - Polish Lutheran Immigrants (many from Suwalki, Poland) settled in Scranton to work in the mines.
Immanuel Lutheran Church in Scranton Established in 1895‌
First worship service held January 7, 1917 here at the Welsh Congregational Church (building still exists three blocks from Peace church today). The Benjamin Estate, on the corner of Parker St. and Main Ave., was purchased. It was being used as a rooming house and so it took some effort to renovate. It was dedicated April 2, 1917 as the temporary worship home for the congregation.
Rev. Adolf Dasler, first pastor of Peace, led Rev. John Befus a number of German speaking members of Ordained and installed June 3, 1917 Rev. Paul J. Engelbert Immanuel and formed Installed September 29, 1918 the new congregation.
John Samuel Schweitzer 1854-1919 Founding member of Peace Lutheran, along with William and Philip Schweitzer, Fred Schack, Matthew Klees, Jacob Penzek, August Eidinger, Matthew Rudat, Richard Breswitz, Gustaf Monske, Jacob Korban, August Schlesser, Fred Eidinger, William Schmidt.
“Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.” ― Martin Luther
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NOTE: On Dec. 31st, New Year’s Day 1916 the founding 10:30 Worship (HC) members of Peace 1964- Pastor Camin committed themselves to “retired.” the new church.
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Peace Lutheran Church & Academy 2506 N. Main Ave. Scranton, PA 18508 570-703-0607 or 570-343-9828 www.yourpeace.org
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Baptism of our Lord 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
Epiphany 2 Martin Luther King 8:15 Holy Communion Jr. Day 9:30 Education Hour 1938 - Bell installed in 10:30 Worship (HC) church tower.
Inauguration Day Pray for our President
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Epiphany 3 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
Epiphany 4 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
The Roaring ‘20s
The building of Peace Lutheran Church was completed within 5 months and the dedication service was December 2, 1928. It was less than a year later that the stock market crashed and ushered in extremely difficult times for the congregation which was saddled with paying the church mortgage. Survive they did - and even thrived as God’s people.
Rev. Henry Camin, installed as pastor Nov. 27, 1921. He would serve a total of 43 years as pastor of Peace Lutheran.
“And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.” - 1John 4:16
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FRIENDSHIP SUNDAY 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 PANCAKE BRFAST 10:30 Worship
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Epiphany 7 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
President’s Day No Academy Classes
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Transfiguration Sunday 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
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Commemoration the Death of Martin Luther, Doctor and Confessor. 1483-1546
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“The Heavenly Father still addresses these words to us: ‘This is My beloved Son!’ He will continue to do so until the Day of Judgment, nor will heaven ever be closed again. When you are baptized, partake of Holy Communion, receive the absolution, or listen to a sermon, heaven is open, and we hear the voice of the Heavenly Father; all these works descend upon us from the open heaven above us.” - Martin Luther on the Transfiguration of our Lord
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“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” - Is. 12:2
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The church bell (800 lbs ) was installed in 1937 and the first pipe organ installed in 1938 (which served us until 2011!)
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1934 Confirmation Class with Rev. Camin… included our still living Edith Korban & Henry Camin (both 97 year old!).
PLEASE JOIN US for our Anniversary Celebrations on the 26th of March!
MARCH 2017
RSVP for events at www.yourpeace.org or by calling 570-703-0607
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LORD! E H T E S I A R P
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1st Sunday in Lent 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
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2nd Sunday in Lent 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
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3rd Sunday in Lent 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
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100th Anniversary!
10:30am Holy Communion 12pm LMC Open House 2pm Celebration Worship 4:30 Anniversary Banquet
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Ash Wednesday 10am & 7pm Holy Communion
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March 5-12 Lutheran Schools Week
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St Patrick’s Day
Set your clocks forward one hour before going to bed!!
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Martin Luther translates New Testament into German, from December to March 1522.
Grace Alone
Scripture Alone
Faith Alone
The Way of the Cross for 100 Years
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECT: “ALMIGHTY God, we beseech you graciously to behold this your family, for which our Lord Jesus Christ was contented to be betrayed, and given up into the hands of wicked men, and to suffer death upon the Cross; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Ghost, ever One God, world without end. Amen.”
APRIL 2017
EASTER COLLECT: “GRANT, we beseech you, Almighty God, that we who celebrate the solemnities of the Lord's Resurrection, may by the renewal of your Holy Spirit rise again from the death of the soul; through the same Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen.”
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Maundy Thursday 7pm Holy Communion
Good Friday 11:30 Re-enactment 7pm Holy Communion
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April 2,1917 - Dedication service for first Peace Church building.
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5th Sunday in Lent 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
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1917 - Purchase of the first Peace Church building.
PASSION SUNDAY 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 PALM SUNDAY BRUNCH 10:30 Worship (HC)
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EASTER SUNDAY 8:15 Holy Communion NO Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
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Earth Day
1917- Peace Lutheran Constitution was signed and adopted.
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3rd Sunday of Easter 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
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2015 - Purchase closing on the Lutheran Ministry Center
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2nd Sunday of Easter 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
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He is Risen! He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
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1928 - last service held in the old Peace Church.
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To the left is Ruth Camin with her future husband, Harry… “Taken Aug. 23, 1943 at Peace Lutheran Church. Next day I went to the Army Air Corps. - R. Camin H. Rogal" Harry would serve as a true decorated war hero flying 86 missions over Germany - including D-day. He and every one of the many men of Peace who served in the war came back!
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1941 Confirmands including Ruth Herman, Lorraine Schweitzer, Ben Rohmann, and Trudy Makowski, all who are still with us!
WWII and the 1940s
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“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” - John 3:16
Good Shepherd Sunday
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1991- Pastor Charles F. Bunzel installed
9am - 2pm Peace Hosts the LWML Spring Rally
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Mother’s Day 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
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The Ascension of Our Lord
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May 1529 Martin Luther publishes the Small Catechism. May 1531 Augsburg Confession & Apology published
The 1950s were certainly some of the best times for Peace Lutheran Church, as well as for the larger Lutheran and Christian community. We can give thanks for:
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+ The Walther League (young adult activities) + Building the church parsonage in 1954 for $21,000! + Digging out more of the basement of the church by hand! + Lutheran Women’s Missionary League formed‌ Many women involved with the Ladies Guild.
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O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. - Psalm 8:1-2
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“God wants us to pray, and he wants to hear our prayers—not because we are worthy, but because he is merciful.” ― Martin Luther
We give thanks to God for the liturgical art work of Ky Betts in our congregation.
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DAY OF PENTECOST CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 9:30 Worship (HC)
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1917- Dedicated first church building & Rev. John C. Befus
1917 - Joined “Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other states”
1958- Renovated Church hall dedicated
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Last day of Lutheran Academy’s 10th Academic Year
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HOLY TRINITY SUNDAY 9:30 Worship
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1928- Cornerstone set on our present edifice
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When Rev. Camin (pictured at left with Helen, his wife) retired in 1964, the church had grown from a communicant membership of 34 (when he arrived in 1921), to over 300! The title of “Father of Peace� was bestowed on him by the congregation. But times were changing, both in the world at large, and in the church, and Rev. Theodore Hanus was ordained and installed July 5th, 1964. He led the congregation in its 50th Anniversary Jubiliee Paulette and Richard Fredrickson were married in 1967 and are celebrating their 50th anniversary
The 1960s & The Golden Jubilee Year
JULY 2017
The First Commandment
You shall have no other gods. What does this mean? We should fear, love, and trust in God above all things.
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Independence Day
1964- Rev. Theodore R. Hanus Ordained & Installed
July 5, 1917 - Ladies Aid Society Formed
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Rev. Timoth y Nickel (to p) with house. He served from wife Marguarite at a p a September 1975 - 1979 rish .
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Psalm 78:4: We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.
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The Third Commandment
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word, but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
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Learn more about the Lutheran Reformation at www.lutheranreformation.org
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Please remember the financial needs of God’s ministry here at Peace. God loves a cheerful giver! If you are unable to worship the Lord at Peace for a time, please know that your regular financial support can be given securely through the church website with your credit card. www.yourpeace.org Thank you for your sacraficial support!
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Elwood Eidinger and Alfred Klees
Rev. Eduard Vajda faithfully served Peace from Dec. 1979 until he died Nov. 25, 1988. Pastor Vajda was incredibly gifted in the arts and there are still many examples of his work throughout the church. Above he is pictured at the baptism of one of the refugees the church sponsored from SE Asia.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy… Psalm 111:7
The 1980s Peace Lutheran has been always so blessed by the Schwetizer family since the beginning. This is a picture was taken as Phillip (last surviving charter member of the church) was celebrating his 100 birthday. Pictured are Harold, Carolyn, Elsie, Grace, Lorraine, and Lillian in the front.
Peace Lutheran has always had active youth. In the 80’s they did many dramatic presentations of the scripture. This picture is from 1982 and is missing two of its members. Michele Cizik and Jodie Hafich were tragically killed along with six other friends in a 1981 car accident. It was one of the most difficult times in the the congregation’s history. “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” - Psalm 116:15
“I am afraid that the schools will prove the very gates of hell, unless they diligently labor in explaining the Holy Scriptures and engraving them in the heart of the youth.” ― Martin Luther
SEPTEMBER 2017
The Lutheran Academy, Scranton, endeavors this month on its 11th Academic Year! Praise the Lord.
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Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matt. 19:14
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1973- Rev. Richard Drankwalter installed
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RALLY DAY 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
Pentecost 15 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship (HC)
Pentecost 16 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
1918 - Rev. Paul J. Englebert Installed
Rev. Bunzel served Peace from May 1991 - November 1994. He was sick much of that time and was called to glory less than a year later.
Faithful saints Arlene Sauter. and Ken Mercer (below) with Pastor Kerns
Serving the vacancy from Dec. 1994 through 2000 was Rev. Russel Kerns. God worked a great miracle of encouragement through him in his years at Peace! He was much loved.
1994 Confirmation Class “I am the vine, you are the branches” John 1:5
The Amazing 1990s
Synonymous with Pastor Kerns was: + “Jesus, Others, Yourself” (JOY) + Garages full of recyling + BIG trip to Walt Disney!!!
October 31 is the 500th Anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation. It was on that day in 1517 that Dr. Martin Luther posted his famed 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Chapel!
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“He [Christ] died for me. He made His righteousness mine and made my sin His own; and if He made my sin His own, then I do not have it, and I am free.” - Martin Luther
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REFORMATION OBSERVED 8:15 Holy Communion 9:30 Education Hour 10:30 Worship
REFORMATION DAY NEPA Lutheran Celebrations TBA
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Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. - 1Chronicles 16:34
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ALL SAINTS 8:15 Holy Communion 2011 - Dedication 9:30 Education Hour of the new Allen Organ 10:30 Worship (HC)
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May 31, 2015 LMC Dedication Service
Most Blessed 2010s God opens a new door!
Vacation Bible School
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Dedication of a new Allen Organ in November 2011
The Lutheran Ministry Center 1546 Monsey Ave., Scranton, PA
Ethnic Outreach Incredible off icers and workers in th e church.
Home of The Lutheran Academy
“You heavens above, rain down righteousness; let the clouds shower it down. Let the earth open wide, let salvation spring up…” Isaiah 45:8
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1928 - New Peace Church Dedicated to the Glory of God.
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1938 - Dedication of the Robert Morton Pipe Organ
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May the Lord bless the NEXT 100 YEARS of Peace Lutheran Church, Scranton!