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April
30, 2008
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Children & Family
Middle School Youth
Senior High Youth
Young Adults/NeXtGen
Senior Adults
Worship
Small Groups
Christian School
In this issue:
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POP Highlights
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Practical Ministry Skills
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Interested in a Saturday
Evening Worship Gathering?
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Pastor Landon
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Narnia, Prince Caspian - PARTY KITS!
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Summer Series
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Hospitality & Guest Services
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Coming Soon to POP
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Mother's Day Brunch
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Married for Life
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Congregational Meetings
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POP Ministries
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Care
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Children & Family
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Christian School
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Men
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Middle School
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NeXtGen
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Senior Adults
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Senior High
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Stewardship
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Women
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POP Missions
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Kenya
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Local Mission: Let's Build a House!
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Peru & Family Mission Trip Opportunities for Summer 2008
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Middle School / High School Mission Trip
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1st Saturday
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Ecuador
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POP FYI
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Prayer Garden
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Altar Flowers
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Prayer Requests
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Cyber Prayer Warriors
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Practical Ministry Skills
THIS Saturday, May 3 POPLC is hosting a Stephen Series Caring Ministry
Workshop from 9am - 1pm. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for
church leaders and other members to learn about the Stephen Series, a
ministry system that equips and mobilizes laypeople for effective caring
ministry.
At
the workshop, you will experience a sample of the training Stephen Ministers
(lay caregivers) receive and you will take home practical knowledge and
skills on “Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief” and “How to Care in a
Distinctively Christian Way.” You will also learn why churches from more
than 100 different Christian denominations use the Stephen Series for
training and organizing laypeople for one-to-one caring ministry.
This workshop is FREE to all POP
members! For
more information, or to register for the Caring Ministry Workshop, call
Stephen Ministries at 314-428-2600. You can also register at
www.caringministry.org. We hope
to see you at the workshop!
Interested in a Saturday
Evening Worship Gathering?
If so,
Pastor Luke wants your help! He is looking for 4-5 people to help him
conduct a feasibility study regarding a Saturday evening worship service at
POP. Contact Pastor Luke at
luke.biggs@princeofpeace.org.
Pastor Landon
Pastor
Landon will complete his Masters of Divinity at Concordia in St. Louis, MO on
May 16. At that time, he will officially accept the call to POP as
Associate Pastor of Youth Ministries! Praise God!
A NOTE FROM PASTOR LANDON
Landon and
his fiancé, Becky will be married on June 27! They will then move to Texas
and Landon will be installed on Sunday, July 27. Landon's ordination
service will be in Cleburne, Texas on July 13. Whew! Keep Landon &
Becky in your prayers as they make several BIG transitions in their lives!
If you would like to drop Pastor Landon a personal e-mail or note congratulating him and letting him know we are excited about his call to POP here is his contact information:
E-mail: landon.ledlow@gmail.com
Address:
Mr. Landon Ledlow
Concordia Seminary
801 Seminary Place
St. Louis, Missouri
63105
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PASTOR LANDON
Narnia, Prince Caspian - PARTY KITS!
Narnia, Prince Caspian will be in theaters beginning May 16! This Christian movie based on the book by C.S. Lewis is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to people you know who do not have a relationship with Jesus Christ! HOW? Have a Narnia Party!
What's a Narnia Party? Come by the Narnia kiosk in the Fellowship Center on Sunday mornings and get the scoop!
Summer Series (May - July)
MAY:
May 4 Exodus 1 & 2:1-10 Unstoppable!
May 11 Exodus 2:11-25 Is there a Gershom in the House?
May 18 Exodus 3 & 4:1-17 Any Questions?
May 25 Exodus 4 The Bridegroom of Blood
JUNE:
June 1 Exodus 5-6 Which Voice?
June 8 Exodus 7-11 Who Can Stand?
June 15 Exodus 12 Sweat the Details
June 22 Exodus 13-14 True Grace
June 29 Exodus 15:1-21 Biblical Songs
JULY:
July 6 Exodus 16:1-3, 11-28 TNT - Patriotic Sunday
July 13 Exodus 18 Father (in law) Knows Best
July 20 Exodus 19 Consecration Camp
July 27 Exodus 20 Deberim
Hospitality and Guest Services
If you are our guest for the first time, please stop by our Guest Services Desk in the Fellowship Center on Sunday. We look forward to meeting you over a cup of coffee!
Questions? Contact Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887, ext. 475 or darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org. |
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Mother’s Day Brunch
THIS SUNDAY, May 4 is your last chance
to purchase tickets! No tickets will be sold at the door.
Avoid the crowds and join us for a
CATERED Brunch on Mother’s Day, May 11,
here at Prince of Peace in the Fellowship Center. We will be serving a DELICIOUS buffet with a LARGE variety of foods from 9am - 1pm. Stop by the Information Center in the Fellowship Center
THIS Sunday for more information and tickets or contact Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887, ext. 475 or darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org. Proceeds to benefit the Fellowship Kitchen upgrades.
CHECK OUT THE YUMMY MENU!
Married for
Life
Marriage doesn’t have to be a
trial and error experience. When God created Marriage, He provided
instructions to go with it. Whether your marriage is excellent,
disastrous, or anywhere in between, come and hear more about God’s
blueprint for marriage.
Saturday, May 17
7-9pm
POP Conference Center
MORE INFORMATION!
Congregational Meetings
Forums:
To present and discuss Ministry Strategic
Plans and Budget for 2008-09.
May 18 @ 3pm,
Conference Center
and
May 20 @7pm, Conference Center
Voter's Assembly:
Approve
Ministry Strategic Plans and Budget for 2008-09 and funding for the Early
Learning Center (ELC) & Extended School Supervision (ESS) .
June 8 at
12:15pm, Fellowship Center - Lunch will be provided!
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Care
Food Pantry
May Day…just how many of us can still
remember when as children we made little paper baskets and picked some
violets and delivered them to folks in our neighborhood? Maybe
we should go back to simple ways of showing our love for our neighbors.
The support that the congregation of Prince
of Peace gives to our Food Pantry and the Ministries we partner with
continues to show many people in need that we love them.
Wish list for May:
Pancake syrup
Saltine crackers
Cookies
Jelly
Canned ham
Canned chicken
Hamburger Helper
Cereal (not oatmeal we have plenty of it)
Also, we are partnering with Missions again
this month to help stock the kitchen in the Habitat for Humanity house.
We need new
kitchen items like a toaster, a can opener, dishes, linens, flatware and
pots & pans. Please include the
receipt so that if we get two of an item we can exchange it prior to sending
everything on to the house.
Children & Family
KidZone Summer Programs - WE NEED YOU!
What a year it's been in KidZone! It's hard to believe the last day of our current program is almost here. However, we are excited about the summer programs we have planned.
To ensure these programs are safe and fun for your children, we are in need of a wide range of volunteers. If everyone would serve just one Sunday this summer, we will have the number of volunteers needed to make these programs a great success! It takes a village to raise a child!
Please look over your summer schedules, review the dates below and sign up for one of these dates by sending an email to me. I'll be in touch to answer any questions and find the perfect spot for you!
June 8, 15, 22, 29
July 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24
VBS 2008
Get All of the Details HERE!
Register HERE!
VBS Volunteers: How will YOU Serve?
VBS needs you! There are many items needed for VBS which are on display at the Children’s Ministry kiosk in Fellowship Center. We also need 200+ volunteers the week of VBS. Questions? Contact Barb vonBehren at barb.vonbehren@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887 x478
Register HERE to Volunteer for VBS!
Spring Carnival
- THIS SUNDAY!
Spring Carnival is May 4 from 4pm-7. Avoid the lines to pay at the door by registering on-line! The price is $8 for kids (3 yrs & up) and $5 for adults. Food will be available for purchase from Holy Smokers, Mooyah Burgers, and Cici’s Pizza. The fun includes carnival games and prizes, face painting, bounce houses, giant slide, rock climbing, zip line, derby races, pony rides, bungee run, and much more! Entertainment provided by Radio Disney!
MORE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
Christian School
Fundraiser
POPCS Family Night
Tuesday, May 6
Mooyah Burgers & Fries
3:30pm to 10:00pm
POPCS will earn 15% of sales
between 3:30pm and 10:00pm! Come show your support for our school
and children while enjoying a night off from cooking dinner!
Summer in The Zone
Calling All Kids!
Don’t miss your chance to get a sneak preview of Summer in the Zone.
What will take place during this event???
Will you create goopy green slime? Will you build an entire city out of mud? Will you be a contestant on American Idol trying to win the crowd over with your singing ability? Will you show off your bravery by digging through a huge tub of worms?
This is Top Secret information! Only kids ready to get crazy and take a walk on the wild side should choose to attend this Top Secret event. The only way to find out what will take place is by showing up on May 6th!
Kids, pizza will be involved and you could possibly win a $60 gift card to Best Buy.
Don’t accept this Top Secret mission alone - bring your friends!
Parents: Children are encouraged to attend this event so they can experience Summer in the Zone. Parents are welcome to come watch or speak to a school representative about Summer/Camping in the Zone.
RSVP is not required to Experience The Zone, but they are strongly encouraged. By making a reservation, you help us as we prepare to make this event a huge success!
To make a reservation, simply send an e-mail to summerinthezone@princeofpeace.org with the names and ages of all children attending.
Click here for more information about POPCS' summer program "Summer in the Zone".
Middle School
Jesus and Me (JAM)
JAM this Friday, May 2 at 7pm in the
Youth Center!
SUMMER CAMP at Camp Lone Star!
NOW accepting registrations for MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP at Camp Lone Star… open to entering 6th, 7th & 8th grade students in the fall of ’08. Speak with Serena Pace or visit the Middle School web page. On-line registration available! Cost is $360 before July 1; $205 for a second or third sibling.
REGISTER HERE!
FUEL Bible Study
Fill up on the truth from the Old Testament at Sunday morning FUEL Bible Study, 9:25 in the Youth Center and 11am in Room 1056.
Questions about MS Youth Ministry?
Contact Serena Pace at serena.pace@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 527.
NeXtGen
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Young Adult - 11am - Shaun Daugherty - 4th Floor
We are new studying on the Book of Acts. Join Us!
Young Couples - 11:00 am - Matt Emley - Room 1066
Join us for our current study Faith on the Edge. This study is based on a series that dives into the misunderstandings and mysteries about faith. Each week we’ll look at issues in science, technology, and spirituality from a biblical perspective. How prepared are you to defend the Bible to your family and friends in today’s generation? Come be a part of this exciting group. Contact Matt for more information at 214-450-5513.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
Men’s Group
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month in the NeXtGen Cafe (4th Floor of POP) for prayer and Bible Study. Call Shaun for more details at 214-514-3288. We occasionally meet at alternate locations.
NeXtGen CAFE
Join us on Thursday from 7-10pm on the 4th Floor of POP for music, encouragement, snacks, coffee and games.
Email Shaun at shaun.daugherty@princeofpeace.org or Jenny at jennyjackson02@yahoo.com to be added to the NeXtGen group email list.
Senior Adults
The Senior Adult luncheon will be on
Thursday, May 1
beginning at 11:30am
in the Conference Center. Invite someone to come with you and bring some food to share as we celebrate May Day together!
Senior High
MEDICAL FORM - CLICK HERE
Stewardship
Women
Bunko Night!
Women of Faith Conference
PURCHASE TICKETS
Stitch, Study,
Share!
Bible Study
Click
HERE for a Listing of All Ladies' Bible Classes
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Kenya
Please
continue praying for Tobias as he recovers! Praise the Lord for the
insurance that Susan and Tobias have. We are thrilled that he has been
discharged and will be under Susan's care for the next two weeks.
Greetings. At long last no more oxygen pipes from today in the
morning
and I have been discharged from the hospital and given a two weeks
sick-off by the Doctor to make sure that I take full and proper
rest. I
should come back for an appointment on 12th for a chest xray and
further check up. The medical cover has paid most of the bills
though
I have taken an extra Kshs. 16,005 from a friend to avoid being
detained in the hospital to clear everything and get my pills. I
still
ask for your prayers as I take the medication and count on the cost
of
ministry in Obunga. Be praying for my family and my wife who has
been
going through alot of difficulty with school work, kids and my
hospitalization. God bless and thanks for loving our family as we
are.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Tobias A. Omollo
Proverbs 3:5,6. "Commit your ways to the Lord and lean not on your
own
understanding…."
LOCAL MISSION: THIS SATURDAY, MAY
3!
As a church we are building our community! Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a great home for Eiron Young in Plano, TX. To sign up to build or to donate finances or resources such as bottled water, please contact Beth Daugherty: beth.daugherty@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 483.
Praise the Lord for volunteers! We have over 55 people signed up to help on the Habitat build in Plano. We still need more help!
Peru & Family Mission Trip Opportunities for Summer 2008
CLICK HERE more information and applications for all of the summer mission trips!
Middle School/High School Mission Trip
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MAY 15!
MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MISSION TRIP (grades 7-12 in fall ’08) to Carthage, TX, July 6-11 ($75 deposit DUE NOW + $163). Questions? Contact serena.pace@princeofpeace.org. Click HERE to register.
1st Saturday
Let’s build together! Next 1st Saturday is May 3!
See information above - Local Mission: Let's Build a House!
Ecuador
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Prayer Garden
You are welcome to visit the Prayer Garden for prayer immediately after the worship service. A Prayer Host will greet you and receive your requests if desired. A Pastor and lay members are available to join you in prayer if you wish.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to remember a special event or person with altar flowers, please notify Sue Bontrager: 972.447.9887, ext 430; sue.bontrager@princeofpeace.org. Cost is $40 per vase. Click HERE for a Flower Form.
Prayer Requests
To Add a Prayer Request to a Prayer Chain or Sunday's Prayer Ministry Page telephone Sue Bontrager: 972.447.9887 ext 430 or email: sue.bontrager@princeofpeace.org. Sue's hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-3:30pm. If you have an urgent prayer request that needs to be addressed when Sue is not in the office, please contact Carol Slawson, ext 451 or carol.slawson@princeofpeace.org.
Cyber Prayer Warriors
The Cyber Prayer Warriors invite anyone with an internet connection to join us in lifting the needs of friends and family of Prince of Peace. To join our e-mail prayer list or to submit a prayer request, e-mail Janice Mieritz at jmieritz@netzero.net.
Update Your Information
Please help us keep our member and guest database up to date by letting us know of any changes in your information: home address, phone numbers (home, work, and cell, email addresses, etc. Please email updates to cathy.weiss@princeofpeace.org.
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WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON SUNDAY!
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