Do You Need Help This Summer? Hire a responsible high school or college age student!
Prince of Peace is a … • Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer, • Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities, • Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus. Vol. 18 No. 21 May 23, 2015
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Summer is fast approaching and our college-age and high school youth are looking for opportunities to work. The church will connect youth to congregational members who need help with yard work, housework, babysitting, and other odd jobs. If you are a responsible youth who desires work opportunities, please contact the church office and share what kind of work you are interested in doing. If you are a congregational member who would like to hire a youth, please contact the church office and we will connect you to one another. Contact the church office at 703.451.5855. . Tiffany Sears 703-451-5855
[email protected].
Save the Date for Women’s Prayer Walk June 20, 6-7:30am Do you enjoy a refreshing morning walk? Do you like to pray? Are you interested in meeting the needs of neighbors and friends? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please save the date on your calendar and consider joining us at our women’s prayer walk scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 6-7:30 a.m. beginning at Prince of Peace. Lori Stillman 703-451-5855
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Please Help Provide Personal Care Kits to Nepalese Earthquake Victims! As Lutheran World Relief (LWR) works to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal, they are greatly in need of Personal Care Kits. These kits help to meet the basic personal needs of the nearly 3 million people who have been displaced by the earthquake and have virtually lost everything. The simple gift of a Personal Care Kit can provide the encouragement for someone to begin anew, starting with a bath. Each kit contains the following: 1. One new light-weight bath-size towel, dark color recommended; 2. Two or three bath-size bars of soap (8-9 oz.) in original wrapping; 3. One adult size toothbrush in original packaging – if using multi-packs, seal each toothbrush in a business-size envelope only; (toothpaste is added to the kits by LWR) 4. One sturdy comb with packaging removed; 5. One metal nail clippers with packaging removed; All items should be new. Please do not add or leave out any items. Toothpaste is added by LWR before the kits are distributed. Wrap all of the items in the towel and tie it securely with ribbons or yarn. If you would rather only provide certain items, we are happy to package the kits at the church. If you would like to help with assembling care kits at a later date, please contact Lori Stillman at
[email protected]. Place the completed kits, or individual items, in the marked bin by our display in the narthex by June 1st. Please help us share God’s grace and love with the Nepalese people by providing the simple comfort of a Personal Care Kit.
“Living Healthy, Loving Fully” Are you anxiety aware?
Everyone has feelings of anxiety at some point in their lives, whether it's preparing for a job interview or bringing up a child. It is normal to experience anxiety in everyday situations, however persistent and excessive anxiety can cause more serious mental health problems. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in nearly every country in the world and, while a low level of anxiety can be a useful motivating force, in some cases it can take over your life. If you feel like anxiety is becoming a problem for you, visit http://www.adaa.org/ or scan this QR code with your phone.
DCE Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855
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NEW: Summer Adult Bible Study ”See Through the Scriptures” 8-Week Class, Led by DCE Stacey Crosson Offered at two times: Wednesdays, June 3-July 22, 9:30-10:30am Sundays, June 7-July 26, 9:45-10:45am
The Bible can be daunting. How does the average person make sense of it all? “See Through the Scriptures” makes the Bible more accessible by taking readers step-by-step through the entire biblical narrative from Genesis to Revelation, putting everything in clear context. Using fullcolor teaching graphics designed to help people grasp and remember the key events and concepts of the Bible, students will gain a new appreciation for everything that preceded Jesus in order to more fully understand the deeper meaning of His ministry and message of love and servanthood.
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Help Unpack The Crosson family is unpacking their belongings on June 1st & 2nd Please call Stacey at 571-326-5580 if you would like to help.
DCE Stacey Crosson
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Pray With Hands Unfolded Church leader John Wesley once said, “Prayer is where the action is.” When Christians see a need in the world, we pray. With hands folded in prayer we lift up to God people in distant lands as well as the needs we see in our local communities. And with hands unfolded, we dedicate ourselves to serving neighbors in need: providing meals for the hungry, tutoring the young, befriending the lonely. We give witness to our faith through our acts of service and the love we extend to “the least of these” (Matthew 25:40). During a colder than normal winter, members of Holy Trinity Church in Reidsville, North Carolina, prayed with hands unfolded to address the needs in their neighborhood. As part of a Thrivent Action Team, church members put their prayer into action by assembling comfort soup mixes into quart bags and distributed the meals to families through their local Red Cross affiliate. When we see a need, let us first pray. And then, let us pray with hands unfolded. Do you know of a specific need in your community? Learn more about Thrivent Action Teams at Thrivent.com/actionteam. Provided by: Mark Knauff, CLTC, FIC, Financial Associate 703-209-2406 or
[email protected].
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Youth Ministry SUNDAY SCHOOL: May 24, 9:45am There are no Jr or Sr High Sunday School Classes today. Instead, join us in Room 27 with your family for a time of fellowship. TEEN GROUPS: Living Water (Teen Praise Band) Rehearsal Wednesdays, 6pm Service on Saturday, May 30 at 5:30pm Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth are invited to join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Prince of Peace Youth Small Group Tue. evenings; Contact Rob Urps (
[email protected]) FUEL (High School) & College Blessing of All Graduates Sunday, June 15, 11am service High School, College and Graduate School Graduates are invited to come forward with their families during this service to receive a special blessing. CONFIRMATION WEEKEND 2015 Saturday, May 30 – Class Witness Confirmation Families are invited to a time of fellowship in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 7pm. The Confirmands will share their Faith Testimonies in the Sanctuary beginning at 7:30pm. Sunday, May 31 – The Rite of Confirmation at 11am Register for VBS at poplc.org
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
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Teen Girl Bible Study 9th Grade to Departing Seniors, Starting June 7 through Aug 9 in Room 9. More information to come.
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May 23, 2015
Children's Sunday School Notes Summer Sunday School
Summer Sunday School will begin on Sunday, June 7th, and is open to children ages 3 years (must be potty trained) through rising 6th Graders. (Beginning June 7th, rising 7th Graders will join the Jr. High class in the Youth Room.) We look forward to your children joining us each week!
Volunteers Needed
Our Summer Sunday School program is structured in such a way as to provide multiple volunteer opportunities. All materials and lesson plans will be provided; Leaders will simply need to show up ready and willing to share God’s love. Sign up for a single week, or multiple slots as your time permits. To sign up, simply email me (
[email protected]). Elisa Ferguson, 703-451-5855,
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Eagle Scout Service Project On Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 8 a.m to 1 p.m, scouts from Prince of Peace’s Boy Scout Troop 1145 led by Zach McCoy will be preparing the curbs around the church to be painted. Scouts and adults will be power washing, scraping paint, weeding and cleaning up the curbs that surround the property. Please watch for them and drive cautiously as you come and go from church. Stage #2 of Zach’s Eagle Scout Service Project is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The scouts will be repainting the curbs, parking space lines, speed bump, handicapped parking symbols and other special line markings. Watch for further information. Parking will be restricted on June 20th. If you have any questions or would like to help with the service project, please contact Zach McCoy at
[email protected] or 703-921-0499. Thank you!
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School Playground Plans Prince of Peace Lutheran School is excited to share the plans to enhance the Front Playground at the School Entrance. Our Church and School have a wonderful series of outdoor playgrounds, which have been carefully designed and created especially with young children in mind. As educators, we know how important it is for children to spend time outside. The outdoors is full of elements that constantly respond to changes in light, weather and seasons. Curiosity and initiative thrive when children are playing outside, because there are so many surprises for them to discover. Well-provisioned natural outdoor environments encourage children to investigate, explore and experience God’s ever changing world. Our School received a grant of $6000 from the Circuit 9 Mission Endowment Fund to begin Phase I of this project. We have also received the help of a parent and church member, a professional landscape designer, who donated his time and expertise to help design this project. So far, the School Families have raised $1100 towards the additional $2000 needed to begin Phase I this summer. There are several ways in which you can help! If you would like to make a donation towards Phase I, please write a check to Prince of Peace Lutheran School and write playground in the memo. Your prayers are also greatly appreciated throughout this project. The project is scheduled to begin in July and we may need a few volunteers to help, please let me know if you would be available. Thank you for helping to make this a reality to the children that attend our school, our church and live in our community. We are really excited and hope that you are too. Blessings, Cindy Deatherage, Principal 703-451-6177
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Prince of Peace Measures Worship Attendance (average per weekend) May 14 to Apr 15, 530 May 13 to Apr 14, 550 Sunday School Attendance (average per weekend) Sep 14 thru Apr 15, 70 adults, 108 students Sep 13 thru Apr 14, 80 adults, 124 students
Financial Summary Tenth Month of FY15, April 2015 Operating Revenue FY15 Budget FY15 Actual $1,323,500 $1,316,105 Operating Expense FY15 Budget FY15 Actual $1,334,108 $1,387,272 Revenue – Expense FY15 Budget FY15 Actual -$10,608 -$71,166 Regular offerings are .6% less than projected through the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year. Expenses have been 4.0% more than projected through the first 10 months of the Fiscal Year.
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May 23, 2015
WOW Wednesday Mornings Closing Brunch
A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Closing Brunch, May 27 Fellowship Hall, 9:15am
[email protected] Additional Women’s Bible Studies: Living Proverbs Saturdays, 7:30-9am, Rm 26 God is in the Laundry Room by Susan Seneschal Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Rm26 Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading; Meet monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday
[email protected] Holy Comforters Make quilts for charity Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Rm 27
[email protected] Keep the Faith Make and take faith projects
[email protected] For more information on these or any other WOW events, contact Lori Stillman
[email protected] 703-451-5855
May 27, 9:15-11:30am Fellowship Hall WOW Wednesday Mornings (a Mulitgenerational Community of Women of the Word) invites you to join us for a closing brunch on Wednesday May 27 at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. After our meal, we will participate in a Biblebased devotion enhanced with songs and prayer, and enjoy the remainder of the morning taking part in several fellowship events. Feel free to come whenever you can. Bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there. Childcare is available for infants through kindergarden. For additional information, see www.poplc.org/WOW or contact
[email protected].
Two New Ways to Support Village of Hope, Haiti 1. Shop online with SCHWAN’S frozen food delivery During the Month of May: • Village of Hope Enrichment Program will earn 20% on Schwan’s product sales • Village of Hope Enrichment Program will earn 40% on eGift Card sales (limit 1 per customer, per campaign) • After May, Village of Hope ENRICHMENT PROGRAM will earn 5%, so continue shopping! • Go to https://www.schwans-cares.com/c/19915; Campaign is called Village of Hope Enrichment Program The money raised will pay for Haitian teachers and translators as well as lunch for the students participating in the Summer Enrichment Program. 2. Shop on AMAZON as you normally do but use this link to log in to VOH's Amazon Smile http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-3894967. Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Village of Hope, Inc. This donation will go directly to VOH, Inc for the general funds needed to run the School and Health Center. This is an ongoing fundraiser. Please ask family and friends to use VOH's Amazon Smile link. Thank you for shopping and donating at the same time! Visit www.villageofhopehaiti.org Liz Murphy, 703-313-9025,
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Faith Stories Sharing your faith story is an integral component in living out your faith. Your individual story makes up the greater story—the story of God’s redeeming his people for himself. Our stories encourage other believers while God also uses them to reach those not yet connected to him. I was driving down a neighborhood road and saw an elderly lady sitting on the street by her mailbox. I did a U-turn and went back to help her up. Discussed how the whole Bible (OT and NT) is the Holy Spirit inspired Word of God. Our MOPS leadership team discussed at our last meeting, the many miracles God provided in our group this year and how that has been a witness to the women in our group, some of whom are not yet believers. You can share your stories by writing them in the “Friendship Folder” at any worship service, or post your story as a comment on the http://popfaithstories.wordpress.com, or by sending an e-mail to
[email protected].
May Sparklers Luncheon Next Luncheon is June 19 in the Fellowship Hall We had a wonderful time, great attendance, wonderful commaderie and excellent food. Some Sparklers advised they may have to join weight watchers as a result of the good food. Our next luncheon, last for this season, will be a Pizza Party on June 19. So mark your calendar, keep your eyes open for more information, and we look forward to seeing you all then. Peter Gerber 703-451-7747
[email protected] This newsletter is published weekly as a service to members & friends of the parish by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152-1695 • Church 703.451.5855 • School 703.451.6177 • Fax 703.569.0978 Worshiping on Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:15am & 11am, Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45am Submitting Material to the PoP Communicator: Submissions need to be sent via the web form page no later than 12pm on Tuesday (early submission is encouraged). www.poplc.org/communicator Please read through the “Newsletter Policies and Guidelines”
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Board of Servant Leaders 703-451-5855 John Storm Chair Erin Summers Vice Chair Kim Robinson Secretary Julie Eichhorst Chris Martin Mark Delory
Ministry Staff 703-451-5855 Carl Gnewuch Senior Pastor Tim Christenson Assc. Pastor Wallace Horton Min. of Worship and Spiritual Transformation Josh Rusnak Minister to Families & Youth Stacey Crosson Min. of Care & Outreach ---------------------------------------------------Lori Stillman Community Outreach Coordinator Jennie Smith Ministry Administrator Marcella Schmidt Admin Assistant Erika Radke Comm. Director Nancy Sinclitico Accountant Tiffany Sears Receptionist Joen Schultz Event Coordinator Families & Youth Elisa Ferguson Admin Assistant Families & Youth Dieter Stach Asst. Minister Families & Youth ----------------------------------------------------
POPLC School 703-451-6177
Cindy Deatherage Principal Marcel Page School Registrar Lisa Long Administrative Asst.
To contact anyone on BoSL or staff please use their name in this format (no spaces) FIRST.LAST@ POPLC .ORG
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Special Events May 31 June 7-8:15a June 14-11a June 17
Confirmation Stacey Crosson’s Installation Blessing of Graduates Annual Voters Meeting
May 23, 2015
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855
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Worship
Regular Meetings
Bible Study
Saturday, May 23 5:30p Worship Sunday, May 24 8:15a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship Wednesday, May 27 9:10a PoP School Chapel 11:15a PoP School Chapel 12:40p PoP School Chapel 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time Thursday, May 28 9:10a PoP School Chapel 11:15a PoP School Chapel Saturday, May 30 5:30p Worship Sunday, May 31 8:15a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Worship (NonCommunion) Rite of Confirmation 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship
Monday, May 25 Memorial Day Church Closed Tuesday, May 26 10:00a ESL 4:30p Block Prayer Team 7:00p BoSL 7:00p Bridges:Connecting with Muslims Wednesday, May 27 6:30p Toastmasters 6:30p Cub Scouts Thursday, May 28 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:00p NAMI Family Support Group 7:30 ESL Friday, May 29 10:00a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 7:00p Boy Scout Youth Training Saturday, May 30 8:00a Scout Training 7:00p Confirmation Sharing
Saturday, May 23 6:45p Bible Study Tuesday, May 26 7:00p Small Group Wednesday, May 27 9:15a WOW Wednesday Mornings 7:00p FUEL Thursday, May 28 7:00p Bible Study Saturday, May 30 7:30a Men’s Bible Study 7:30a Women’s Bible Study 6:45p Small Group
The master calendar can be found on our website at poplc.org/calendar
Music Sunday, May 24 4:00p Junior Choir 5:00p HIMnals 6:15p Heaven’s Notes 7:15p Bells of Peace Tuesday, May 26 7:00p New Canticle Wednesday, May 27 6:00p Living Water Thursday, May 28 7:30p Chancel Choir Sunday, May 24 4:00p Junior Choir 4:30p HIMnals 6:15p Heaven’s Notes 6:15p Orchestra 7:15p Bells of Peace
