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May
21, 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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Weekly Message -
POP Highlights
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June 1 is Coming! Are You Ready?
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Saturday Night Worship
Feasibility Study
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Evangelism Training Seminar
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Pastor Landon
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Summer Series
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Pipe Cleaner People - Send
Your Stories!
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Hospitality & Guest Services
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Coming Soon to POP
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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 High
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Women
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POP Missions
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POP FYI
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Job Opening
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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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Weekly Message:
Joel Dittmer - Director of Information
Technology |
NEW! Beginning with this issue of the e-letter, Pastor Luke will write the
weekly message the first Wednesday of each month. The remaining messages
for each month will come from various Ministry Directors!
Enjoy!
Which vote was America watching closest this past week? Was it the Clinton
vs. Obama race in Oregon and Kentucky? More likely, it was the David vs.
David race on American Idol in California. The popular music contest reached
its conclusion Wednesday night by crowning the newest singing sensation!
(For the record, there were about 3 million votes cast in the primaries and
about 97 million votes cast on the television show!)
It
is human nature to put people on a pedestal. Whether it is a popular
entertainer, a political leader, or a Biblical figure, we are always looking
to find the "chosen one" who is something better than has ever come along
before. However, as we learned from Pastor Luke's teaching last Sunday, we
need to avoid anointing these people as "super saints" and start looking to
see how they are being used as an instrument in God's hands.
Moses was truly an Egyptian Idol. In Exodus 2, we saw how he fell hard and
showed his human nature. Still, when God called him again from the burning
bush, Moses was available to listen and faithful to act.
This Sunday, we continue to follow the ups and downs of Moses as he comes
down from the mountain of the Lord and promptly runs into a big problem.
Pastor Nathan will bring us a message entitled "The Bridegroom of Blood,"
based on Exodus 4. You may want to read that one in advance to see what it
is all about!
Fortunately for Moses and all of us, there is a "chosen one" that deserves
to hold the crown of Universal Idol. Jesus Christ lived the perfect life we
couldn't live and died a death that we deserved. Through his resurrection,
he broke the prison chains of sin that have held us captive. We are saved
and can enjoy a life that is better than any rock star - a life walking in a
personal relationship with Jesus.
Come and find out more this Sunday...
Blessings!
Joel Dittmer
Director of Information Technology
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
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June 1 is Coming! Are You Ready?
Saturday Night Worship
Feasibility Study
A team has formed for the
Saturday Night Feasibility Study! Thank you to everyone who
stepped up to Pastor Luke's request. The team's first meeting
will take place on Sunday, June 1. We will keep you posted on
their progress and findings.
Evangelism Training
Seminar
Would you like to share your faith but feel unprepared or fearful?
Bezeugen Ministries presents the Basic Evangelism Training Seminar:
Saturday, June 7 from 9-11:30am
2613 Winterlake Carrollton, TX 75006
Please join us for this seminar to equip you to effectively and
Biblically share your faith. Contact Carl Kalbfleisch at
carl@bezeugen.org or 214-325-3392
to RSVP.
More
information at www.bezeugen.org.
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 and 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
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
Pipe Cleaner People -
Send Your Stories!
Please
send us your “Pipe Cleaner Person Prison Break Stories”. These stories do
not have to be success stories. They can be stories of people who are currently
battling addictions or having other struggles in their lives.
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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Celebration for Jen Benavides!
THIS SUNDAY!
Please join us May 25 at 12:30 in the Conference Center for a Celebration of Ministry for Jen Ben. We will serve up a picnic lunch for the whole family. You are welcome to purchase Shop for Pop Gift Certificates for her in celebration of their new baby boy! Those can be purchased at the School Kiosk in the Fellowship Center on Sundays. For more information contact Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887 ext. 475 or darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org.
Mentorship 102 Graduates
Marlene
Dreyer, Terry Crisp and Kristen Dory have completed their Mentorship 102
training. CONGRATULATIONS!
Voter's
Assembly
PURPOSE: Approve Ministry Strategic Plans and Budget for 2008-09, funding for the Early Learning Center (ELC) & Extended School Supervision (ESS) and election of four (4) Elders and five (5) Church Council positions (President, Secretary & 3 at-large members).
June 8 at 12:15pm, Fellowship Center - Lunch will be provided!
Elder Ballot:
Steve Allen
Matt Emley - presently serving in this position
Mitch Fix
Ernie Gromatzky - presently serving in this position
Brian Koslan
Elroy Lehmann
Carl Schwab
Dale Sylvester
Mark Tipsword - presently serving in this position
Council Ballot:
President: Greg Garcia -
presently serving in this position
Vice President: NA
Secretary: Charlie Bowen - presently serving in this position
Treasurer: NA
At Large (3 available positions): Ron Fozio, Jana Fowler (presently serving
in this position), Carolyn Moerbe (presently serving in this position), Todd
Nelson, Catherine Ray, Kurt Scaggs, Tim Spott, Greg Tiller, Tom Wenkstern
and Jennifer Withrow.
KidZcare provided for birth to 5th grade located on the KidZone floor.
Please RSVP to Rachel Sosinski at rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext 489. |
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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!
Kidz Summer Programs begin June 1 and we need
you to serve JUST ONE SUNDAY the entire summer! We need volunteers for the
9:30 and 11am programs. Contact Diane Duda at
diane.duda@princeofpeace.org.
The Summer Schedule as of June 1 is:
 8:00am:
Children ages birth through 2 yrs should be checked into KidZone
classrooms. They will participate in the Summer Kidz program.
9:30am:
Children ages birth through 3 years should
be checked into KidZone classrooms. Children ages preschool 3 through 5th grade
will begin in worship and be dismissed after opening songs. They will
participate in the Summer Kidz program.
9:45am:
Children ages birth through 5th grade should be checked into KidZone
classrooms. They will participate in the Summer Kidz program.
11:00am:
Children ages birth through 3 years should be checked into Kidzone
classrooms. Children ages preschool 3 through 5th grade will begin in
worship and be dismissed after opening songs. The will experience Kidz
Church.
VBS 2008
PLEASE HELP SUPPORT VBS!
There are many items needed for VBS printed on
musical notes at the Children’s Ministry kiosk. Please come by today and see
how you can help! All items should be returned to the Children’s Ministry kiosk
by June 1. If you see a great price on
canned soda or bottled water this weekend, please pick-up a case and donate to
VBS.
NEW THIS YEAR!
At
Family Night we will be handling out goody bags to every family. Do you have a
product or coupon you would like to include? We are expecting 250+ families to
attend. Don’t have 250 products or coupons to give? Give us what you can, not
all bags have to look alike! Contact Barb vonBehren at
barb.vonbehren@princeofpeace.org.
HURRY! REGISTER BY JUNE 1
VBS is June 23-27 from 9am-12 for
children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade. A mini-VBS is available
for children ages birth through 5 years for children of volunteers.
Get All of the Details HERE!
Register HERE!
VBS Volunteers: How will YOU Serve?
VBS volunteers still needed, especially senior high teens. Want to serve
but can’t be there every day? No problem! You can select the days you would
like to volunteer when registering. Training is June 1 and June 8 so
register today! Training classes are June 1 and June 8 so please register by June 1.
Register HERE to Volunteer for VBS!
Christian School
Middle School
Note from Serena...
Need a helpful resource,
an ear to listen, or a person to pray with? It’s my honor and
joy to serve all of our middle school families in these ways! Top
Read: Youth Culture 101! Serena Pace, 972-447-9887, ext. 537 or
serena.pace@princeofpeace.org.
Congratulations Confirmands!
On Sunday, May 18,
forty-nine 6th graders were confirmed! What a great day it was
for all who witness the ceremony and celebration! Praise God!
LIST OF CONFIRMANDS
WELCOME!
Welcome Middle School Youth
Assistant, Will Kemp!
Jesus and Me (JAM)
JAM is taking a break. See you again
on our NEW day & time: Sunday, June 22, 4-6 pm! Want to join the JAM Team?
Speak with Serena for details!
Carthage
Mission Trip
Carthage Mission Trip
Participants… Mark your calendars for the June 8 training from 4-6pm 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!
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS WANTED...
...for the Carthage Mission Trip
($238 covers one spot) and Summer Camp ($410 per child). Contact Serena for
partnering with us in this way at 972-447-9887, ext. 537 or
serena.pace@princeofpeace.org.
FUEL Bible Study
NO FUEL Sunday
School this Sunday due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend! See you
next Sunday at 9:30am
in the Youth Center!
Questions about MS Youth Ministry?
Contact Serena Pace at serena.pace@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 537.
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 High
We are gearing up for a rockin’ summer!
We are not having ROC again until June 11 so that you can stay focused on the end of school, but there’s plenty of ways to stay connected:
- Jen Ben’s party on May 25 at 12:15pm in the Conference Center
- Take-A-Break-From-Finals Pool Bash at 6pm on May 28 at Terri Rivera’s house
- Experiencing God Bible Study on Sunday afternoons at 12:45pm.
- Don’t forget to register for Padre Beach Bash, June 27 – July 2. The cost is $499 right now, with a $50 deposit to guarantee your spot. Click below to register. Don't forget to complete a medical release form.
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM - CLICK HERE
Women
We Want to Hear From YOU!
Thank you so much to those 2008 Women’s Conference Attendees who have already filled out their Follow-up Survey. We really appreciate your time in doing so!
If you were one of those ladies who said, “I’ll do that later”, and the deadline slipped past you, then I have good news for YOU! We are going to extend the survey until May 26 so we can be sure and get your opinions recorded. Please click here to access the survey.
Thank you so much for any and all comments.
Women of Faith Conference
Hey Ladies!
For those of you who
want to know more about Women of Faith or who want to get together early and
start making Women of Faith memories before the actual conference, we’ve got
some FUN planned for YOU! Mark your calendars for any or all of the
following
Women of
Faith Rallies:
Purse-onality Brunch
- Saturday, May 31, 10:00 am, 4th Floor (NeXt Gen Café)
PMS Girl’s Night Out (Popcorn, Music, and Sharing!)- Friday, July 11, 7:00
pm, 4th Floor (NeXt Gen Café)
TBA (afternoon tea) - Sunday, August 3, 2:00 pm, Conference Center
You are welcome to
attend
all or one of these fun events. There will be a computer available
for you to purchase your Women of Faith tickets during each event.
There
are only 93
more days until the 2008 Women of Faith Conference! We purchased 200
FLOOR tickets and there are only 178 left! That may sound like a lot,
but on average, these tickets are purchased
two at a time. When these tickets are gone, they’re GONE. Please plan
ahead and buy your ticket
today…and one for your Mother…and one for your Sister…and one for your
Neighbor…and one for…you get the idea…INVITE-INVITE-INVITE!
CLICK HERE
to
purchase your ticket.
Remember, the price goes up July 1 to $139.
MORE INFORMATION!
Questions? Contact Sandy Ericksen at 972-447-9887, ext. 474 or
sandy.ericksen@princeofpeace.org.
Click
HERE for a Listing of All Ladies' Bible Classes
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House Dedication
Peru & Family Mission Trip Opportunities for Summer 2008
CLICK HERE more information and applications for all of the summer mission trips!
1st Saturday
Next 1st Saturday is June 7! Stay tuned for more details!
Ecuador
Jamie's Blog |
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Job Opening
A great way to serve Jesus’ little ones! Paid supervisor needed for Sunday mornings, weekdays and evenings. Hours are flexible. Must be 18 years or older. Great opportunity for a stay at home mom, college student, or retired adult. Contact Rachel Sosinski at rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 489 for more information.
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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God's Blessings on Your Week!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON SUNDAY!
INVITE A FRIEND! BRING YOUR BIBLES!
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