Booksigning slated for Rev. Holle Plaehn's newest

The Rev. Holle Plaehn, longtime pastor at Peace Lutheran Church of Tacoma, has published a book of his inspirational reflections and stories called "Door To Door — With Jesus — In Jesus — Through the Lord Jesus — the Messiah."

Pastor Plaehn, who served Peace from 1971 to 2003 before retiring, will read from his latest work from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 24 at Peace, located at 2106 S. Cushman Ave.

All are invited.

Plaehn is not new to writing books to inspire others based on his unique ministry on Tacoma's diverse Hilltop. In 2005, he published "Plaehn Words from the Hill," available on Amazon, ISBN 1420818880.

Pastor Plaehn’s newest work is a practical, simple, easy-to-read “how to” book on sharing the good news of God’s love in Jesus. It is suitable for an adult series on relational evangelism, devotions for church council to encourage reaching out in the neighborhood, or personal reading. 

A hallmark of Plaehn's long-time ministry was his one-to-one relational evangelism in the Hilltop neighborhood. Every week he walked door-to-door, invited people to worship and events in the life of the faith community, shared hope-filled conversation and prayer, and offered help for those in need, a practice he and the Rev. John Stroeh and members of Peace continue today.

Light refreshments will be served at the booksigning. The book costs $15. Profits will be donated for congregational evangelism grants.