GriefShare Support Group
GriefShare Support Group
Saturday, Aug. 15th – Nov. 7th @ Beecher Fire Station, 9:30am-11:30am
GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. https://find.griefshare.org/groups/298697
Women's Bible Study
Women’s Bible Study
We meet on Wednesday mornings 9:30am-11am @ the Eagle Lake Campus in the “choir” room. If you are interested in joining us or have any questions, please contact Nancy Hamilton at nancylou252@aol.com or text her @ 708-204-0327.
Men's Bible Study
Men’s Bible Class – Come and join us as we study God’s Word and enjoy great discussion and fellowship! We will meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the lower level of the Eagle Lake campus. This month’s dates are Sept. 9th and the 23rd beginning at 7:30am. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Eggert at (708) 712-1696 or chairman@ourpeacelutheran.org. Feel free to invite friends to come with you!
Paint w/Kate
Paint w/Kate – Fall Door Hanger
Paint with Kate will be Saturday, September 12th, at 10am at the Eagle Lake Campus (basement). There is a sign-up sheet in the front entryway. Please sign up ASAP so Kate can prepare the rounds. A pumpkin tracer will be available if wanted. The Door Hanger will be double sided. She will have the wooden rounds all primed and ready to go. The 2nd side will be a very easy surprise. Cost is $20
Sunday School & Adult Bible Classes Begin
Sunday School and Adult Bible Class begin on Sunday, Sept. 13th at the Eagle Lake Campus
Sr Worship & Luncheon
Senior Worship – A Special Monthly Worship & Luncheon – 11am Thursday, Sept. 17th @ EL Campus
We are encouraging everyone who is available to come to this special worship service and luncheon no matter what your age. A luncheon follows the communion service. This event is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please join us at 11am for a time of worship and fellowship.
Everyone Is Welcome!
Worship in the Park & Peace Annual Oktoberfest
Outdoor Worship Service in the Park & Oktoberfest
We will have our Outdoor Worship Service in the Park at Firemen’s Park in Beecher on Sunday, September 20th at 10am. It will be a “Service of the Word” without the Lord’s Supper. Please use your church envelopes. Following the worship service, please join us for our Oktoberfest celebration. We are hoping that many of our community will join us that day, so please spread the word to your friends and neighbors to join us! So… please plan to attend on Sunday, September 20th at 10am. Lastly – for seating please bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
Oktoberfest 11am - 3pm. Please join us for food, drinks, music, raffle baskets, games. Firemen’s Park 675 Penfield St., Beecher.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Would you like to decorate a vehicle and pass out candy at our annual Trunk or Treat? Join us for a day of treats and lighthearted fun at our annual Trunk or Treat event! Decorate your vehicle (kid & church friendly only) and bring a smile to kids’ faces while handing out goodies. Accepting candy or monetary donations. (400-500 kids participate annually) Registration deadline: October 24th.
https://ourpeace.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=0BKWJJ5
First Friday Fellowship
Join us for September First Friday Fellowship on Friday, Sept. 4th 5:30pm-8pm at the Eagle Lake Campus.
Hamburgers & hotdogs provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if able. Following the meal, Pr. LaMie will lead a family devotion.
Patriotic trivia, cornhole, and s’mores. Sign-up sheets are in the narthex. Please contact Debbie or Kay with questions. (signing up assists us in food preparation) Everyone is welcome whether you RSVP or not! We look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend!
(If interested in joining the committee or making prize donations, please contact Debbie or Lona.)
Sr. Worship & Luncheon
Senior Worship – A Special Monthly Worship & Luncheon – 11am Thursday, August 20th @ EL Campus (28054 S. Yates Ave., Beecher, IL. Please note there is an elevator/lift at this campus.)
We are encouraging everyone who is available to come to this special worship service and luncheon no matter what your age. A luncheon follows the communion service. This event is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please join us at 11am for a time of worship and fellowship. Everyone Is Welcome!
First Friday Fellowship w/VBS guests
Friday, August 7th, First Friday Fellowship, we will be celebrating the close of VBS Week at the EAGLE LAKE CAMPUS from 5pm to 8pm. Dinner will be served at 6pm. We will be serving hamburgers, hotdogs, and chicken nuggets. Please bring a side dish (vegetable, fruit, salad) or a dessert. After the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion. Weather permitting, outdoor activities will include a bounce house, Kerplunkit, sidewalk chalk art, and cornhole. Indoor activities will include craft with Paint with Kate and Snowman Bingo.
Please bring your lawn chair to enjoy outdoor fellowship with our VBS families, who will be invited to join us.
A signup sheet is available at Eagle Lake and Beecher to help us plan food and activities for everyone. Please sign up to help prepare food. (Please feel free to share the dish you plan to bring.) If anyone is willing to volunteer with any of the planned activities, please contact Debra Radtke at 708-204-8740.
Mark your calendar to come out and welcome the families who attended VBS with us this week. Last year, attendance was outstanding!
Everyone is welcome at the First Friday Fellowship, whether or not you RSVP. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Kay Bunte or Debra Radtke.
Vacation Bible School
At Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS the children will go on an exciting faith-filled adventure where they’ll discover how to trust God through every challenge they face. They will become challengers, bold explorers who are ready to face life’s mountains and valleys. Each day revolves around a powerful Bible story and a key takeaway tied to Philippians 4:13, helping kids understand that God’s strength is their strength. Through these daily lessons, kids will also: Discover their God-given gifts and how to use them to serve others ~ Grow in courage in difficult situations ~ Learn to trust and release worries to God through meaningful prayer ~ Embrace a life of hope and faith, knowing God walks with them. The children will leave knowing that no matter what life throws at them, they can stand strong through the power of Christ. So grab your sleds, prep your snowballs, and get ready to climb higher with Jesus! Snowball Mountain Challenge is ready for you!
Volunteers Needed
At this time we need Trail Guides who will lead our Snowball Squads to different stations. We also need Snow Trek Leaders to help with crafts, snacks, and games. If you are willing to fill one of these roles, please let Rhonda know as soon as possible, or you can register to volunteer online.
Register or Volunteer at
https://60401peacelutheran.mycokesburyvbs.com
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 27th
Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS Supplies
We are asking for donations to help supply our Snowball Mountain Challenge Headquarters. Donations help provide T-shirts, music CDs, crafts, and more. Snack donation sheets will be available in July. Thank you in advance for making it possible.
Questions: If you have any questions about VBS, please contact Rhonda Stadt @ 708-254-7814
Baseball Outing - Windy City Thunderbolts
WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS - 2nd BASEBALL OUTING - SATURDAY, JULY 25TH.
SUPERHERO NIGHT - Gates open at 5pm - Game time 6:05pm - Fireworks following the game.
Looking for a summer evening out? Join us on Saturday, July 25th, for a baseball outing at Ozinga Field in Crestwood. The Windy City ThunderBolts host the Kentucky Florence Y’alls.
For only $16, you'll get admission to the game, a hot dog, chips, and your choice of soda or water. The Windy City Thunderbolt games are held at Ozinga Field, 14011 South Kenton Avenue, Crestwood, IL. As soon as the minimum number of tickets is sold, Peace can reserve the lower-level seats along the 3rd baseline.
That evening, the ThunderBolts are hosting “Fight Cancer Superhero Night”. The night will feature appearances by Black Panther, Batman, Spider-Man, and Wonder Woman. Gates open at 5pm. There will be a character costume parade at 5:30pm and the game starts at 6:05pm. Enjoy fireworks after the game!
Sign-up sheets are available at both campuses. Last day to sign up is Sunday, July 5th, so tickets can be available for pickup on Sunday, July 12th. Make checks payable to Peace Lutheran Church. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Debra Radtke at 708-204-8740 or email dlradtke93@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome - Bring a friend!
Bingo Tent
BINGO TENT at Beecher 4th of July Festival
Peace will be needing volunteers as callers, runners, and ticket sellers again this year. You can sign-up for a two hour shift or longer if you’re able. It is a great way for Peace to be involved in the Beecher community and help the Village with the Festival. Sign-up sheets are available at both campuses. Contact Margie Cook at 708-805-1440 with questions.
Paint with Kate
Pizza & Painting on Thursday, June 18th at the Beecher campus - 540 Oak Park, Ave., Beecher, IL.
5:30pm pizza & 6pm painting.
Sign-up sheet in the narthex. Please rsvp by June 11th.
Cost is $20 pizza & paint or $15 paint.
Water provided but please bring your own beverage if you want something other than water.
Contact Kate Lindemannn with questions.
Sr. Worship
Senior Worship – A Special Monthly Worship & Luncheon -Thursday, June 18th @ 11am
We are encouraging everyone who is available to come to this special worship service and luncheon no matter what your age. A luncheon follows the communion service. This event is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please join us at 11am for a time of worship and fellowship. Everyone Is Welcome!
Open House
June 14th following the Sunday Worship Services - 9:30am-10:15am and 11:45am-12:30pm.
Church Rd Parsonage Open House. Come see the newly remodeled parsonage and visit the St. Paul Memorial Garden.
1407 W. Church Rd, Beecher, IL.
Dorcas Spring Trip
Everyone is welcome to join us for our “Spring Trip”. We will meet at Beecher Campus parking lot along Oak Park Avenue at 10:00 am.
We will car pool to Vintage Purse Museum, 3 Diversatech Drive, Manteno, IL. They are a nonprofit, preserving a historic building and employ people with disabilities. The museum is a new, unique attraction with twelve rooms of exhibits. Exhibits include purses, vintage wedding, vintage Barbie, vintage comics, Veteran, and more. There is a $15.00 Admission Donation that enables them to pay their disabled employees. Following our tour, we will have lunch at Yannis Café in Manteno. We will order off the menu and have separate checks. There is a sign-up sheet in the entrance at each campus. If you have any questions, call or text Kay Bunte 708-946-2472. We would love to have you join us!
First Friday Fellowship
Join us for First Friday Fellowship as we welcome summer together on Friday, June 5th, @ the EAGLE LAKE CAMPUS, from 5:30pm-8pm. Menu will include pulled chicken & pulled pork sandwiches and chicken nuggets. Please bring a side dish (vegetable, fruit, salad) or a dessert to share. Following the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion. Please bring your lawn chair. Weather permitting, there will be a bounce house for the kids, cornhole, and a bonfire for roasting marshmallows. Indoor activities will include Tenzi and card games. Plus, there will be a surprise art project for everyone! Sign-up sheets are available at both campuses and online. (Signing-up helps us plan the food and activities.) If you have any questions, contact Debbie Radtke or Lona Luebbe. Everyone is welcome for the First Friday Fellowship, whether you RSVP or not.
Ministry Clarity Congregational Event & Meal
Your presence at this event is extremely important as we seek the thoughts, ideas, and input of our congregation. This is an opportunity for every voice to be heard as we prayerfully discuss the future direction of our ministry and church family. We encourage everyone to attend, share in fellowship, and be part of this meaningful conversation together... Save the date for Tuesday, June 2nd at 5:30pm to attend our next congregational event in the Ministry Clarity process. The Ministry Clarity process that our church has begun in consultation with Lutheran Church Extension Fund involves congregational input and participation as we try to discern a faithful and fruitful plan for God’s church and his ministry here at Peace. We invite everyone to join us for a meal that evening. Pastor Eric Kennaugh from LCEF will join us once again to lead this event—we want all of your feedback and input as we strive to make plans and goals for God’s church! Following the meal, the evening will involve focus groups where members of our Ministry Planning team will lead congregational members through a discussion on the work we’ve produced so far. The meal will be held in the gym at the Beecher Campus. We hope you can make it! There are Sign-up sheets at both campuses. Please sign up no later than May 24th. Any questions, please contact Kate Heisner (708-297-1104) or Pastor LaMie (815-471-2221).
Sr. Worship
Senior Worship – A Special Monthly Worship & Luncheon -Thursday, May 21st @ 11am
We are encouraging everyone who is available to come to this special worship service and luncheon no matter what your age. A luncheon follows the communion service. This event is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Please join us at 11am for a time of worship and fellowship. Everyone Is Welcome!
First Friday Fellowship
Join us for May First Friday Fellowship on Friday May 1st to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
EAGLE LAKE CAMPUS from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.
Beef and chicken tacos will be provided.
Please bring a side dish (dips, rice, beans, salad) or desserts are always welcome!
Following the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion.
Enjoy a few games of air hockey and foosball!
Candy bar bingo - please bring a candy bar for the prize box
A signup sheet is available at Eagle Lake, Beecher, and online, which helps in planning food and activities for everyone. If you have any questions, contact Debbie or Kay .
Garage Sale
Annual Garage Sale - 540 Oak Park Ave., Beecher, IL
8am-5pm April 30 & May 1
8am-12pm May 2
GriefShare Group
GriefShare Support Group:
Saturday, April 25th - July 25th @ Beecher Campus, 10am-12pm (a new session begins August 15, 2026)
GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. https://find.griefshare.org/groups/291875
Paint w/Kate
Paint w/Kate | April Showers & Doodle Flowers | 540 Oak Park Ave., Beecher, IL | 10am | sign-up sheet in the narthex
First Friday Fellowship
Join us for March First Friday Fellowship as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Friday, March 6th BEECHER CAMPUS from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Menu will include corned beef and cabbage and chicken nuggets. Please bring a salad, potato, or vegetable side dish to share. Desserts are always welcome! Following the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion. Get ready for some air hockey, foosball, and a few games of Tenzie. Prizes will be provided!
A signup sheet is available at Eagle Lake, Beecher, and online, which helps in planning food and any activities for everyone. If you have any questions, contact Debbie or Kay . (Please feel free to share the dish you plan to bring.)
Everyone is welcome for the First Friday Fellowship, whether you RSVP or not. We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a Friend!
First Friday Fellowship
Peace Beecher campus: 540 Oak Park Ave., Beecher
Come together for Fun, Food, and Christian Fellowship!
First Friday of the month - February 6th
Paint w/Kate
Paint w/Kate - Star Gazing Snowman
Peace Beecher Campus: 540 Oak Park Ave., Beecher
Cost: $15
Sign-up sheets in the narthex at both campuses
First Friday Fellowship
Join us for January First Friday Fellowship as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year together - on Friday, January 2nd
BEECHER CAMPUS
from 5:30 pm to 8 pm
Homemade soups and grilled cheese will be provided -
Please bring an appetizer or a dessert.
Following the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion.
Get ready for some New Year Trivia, indoor snowball fights,
Penguin bowling and a few games of Tenzi!
Prizes will be provided!
A signup sheet is available at Eagle Lake, Beecher, and online, which helps in planning food and any activities for everyone. If you have any questions, contact Julie LaMie or Debbie Radtke. We encourage everyone to sign up to assist in preparing food. (Sharing the dish you plan to bring is a bonus!)
Everyone is welcome for the First Friday Fellowship, whether you RSVP or not. We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a Friend!
Christmas Cookie Walk
The Dorcas Society’s Annual Christmas Cookie Walk is a great way to stock up for the Christmas Season. The entire congregation bakes their favorite homemade Christmas cookies!
GriefShare Surviving the Holidays
Surviving the Holidays – Grief Share:
10am-12pm Saturday, Nov. 22nd @ Beecher Campus
2pm-4pm Sunday, Dec. 14th @ Beecher Campus
Surviving the Holidays – Grief Share - Drop-In Chats:
10am Saturday, Nov. 29th @ B
10am Saturday, Jan. 3rd @ B
Neighborhood Thanksgiving Meal
Saturday, November 15th, serving from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Campus.
Everyone in invited to attend this complimentary homemade turkey dinner with all the sides and homemade desserts. Please encourage your friends and neighbors to attend.
If you are interested in roasting a turkey, donating food, including homemade desserts or you would like to help prepare, serve or clean-up on the 15th, there will be sign-up sheets in the narthex of both campuses.
Winter Coat Drive & Giveaway
Please donate: new or unused coats, hoodies, hats, gloves/mittens, scarves, sweaters, boots to help the less fortunate children & adults during the winter season. You may donate anytime at the Beecher Campus and on Sunday mornings at the Eagle Lake Campus. The Coat Giveaway will be on Saturday, November 15th, 2pm-5pm at the Beecher Campus 540 Oak Park Ave. (please use the nor
Christmas Attic Sale
Christmas Attic Sale - at the Beecher Campus 9am - 4pm November 14th & 15th. Proceeds will benefit the Dorcas Society.
If you have Christmas decorations you no longer need and would like to donate them, there is a container in the conference room at the Beecher Campus and in the basement at the Eagle Lake Campus.
We will also be selling raffle tickets for a handmade quilt.
First Friday Fellowship
First Friday Fellowship – November 7th – 5:30pm-8pm – Eagle Lake Campus. Following the meal, Pastor LaMie will lead a family devotion. Simple Craft for kids! Get ready for some fun with Thanksgiving Bingo. Prizes will be provided!
A signup sheet is available at Eagle Lake, Beecher, and online, which helps in planning food and any activities for everyone. If you have any questions, contact Julie LaMie or Debbie Radtke. We encourage everyone to sign up to assist in preparing food. (Sharing the dish you plan to bring is a bonus!)
Everyone is welcome for the First Friday Fellowship, whether you RSVP or not. We look forward to seeing you there! Bring a friend!
Trunk or Treat
Would you like to decorate a vehicle and pass out candy at our annual Trunk or Treat? Join us for a day of treats and lighthearted fun at our annual Trunk or Treat event! October 25th 11am-1pm at our Beecher Campus - 540 Oak Park Ave. (Kid and church friendly decor only1) Registration deadline is Oct. 18th. Please register using the QR code or link https://ourpeace.churchtrac.com/connect?ei=5SWERMP