Newsletter of

PRINCE OF PEACE

LUTHERAN CHURCH

APPLETON, WI

April 2016 • VOLUME 10 PPPrints rints rints of Peaceof Peaceof Peace

Installation of Pastor Jennifer DeNetz March 13, 2016

Bishop Gerald Mansholt

addressing Pastor Jennifer, as well as the

congregation...officially committing her to the office of Pastor

at Prince of Peace!

FRONT PAGE NEWS

From everyone’s perspective, PoP is

greatly appreciative and blessed...

...to have both Pastor Roger and Pastor

Jennifer here to lead our faith journeys!

LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF KITS supported by WELCA Throughout the year, the Women of the ELCA (WELCA) collect items for Lutheran World Relief Kits. In 2016, let’s

continue to reach out to those less fortunate. The items listed below may be put on the white rack in the storage room

behind the library (ask in the office if unsure). Only donate items that are on the list. If you prefer to make a monetary

donation, please make checks payable to WELCA, noting ‘LWR Kits’ in the memo line. Send to Jeannine Bultman at

W6072 Cornflower Drive, Appleton, WI, 54915. Any questions: call Ann Nelson, 739-1870, or Martha Prill at 903-

8003. Thank you for your support.

Fabric Kits

Each year Lutheran World Relief distributes fabric kits

overseas. Many are used in vocational training programs

to teach young men and women sewing skills that they

can use to earn an income. Items needed are:

A "Fabric Kit" consists of 2 pieces of cut fabric and 2

spools of coordinating thread, as follows:

Cottons, or cotton blend fabric (NO knits or

100% polyester); fabric should be clean, free

of stains or holes.

Acceptable fabric cut measurements are:

2 1/4 yds of 60" wide fabric, or

3 yds of 44" wide fabric, or

4 yds of 36" wide fabric.

250-300 yd spools of matching, or neutral,

colored general purpose thread.

Baby Care Kits

New or gently used, clean and free of stains or damage,

sizes 6 - 24 month old items will be accepted:

Lightweight cotton t-shirts & onesies

Long or short sleeved gowns, sleepers, tops and

pants (prefer without feet).

Receiving blankets, medium weight cotton or

flannel. Can also be knitted or crocheted with

light weight cotton blend yarn up to 52” square.

Sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets with a hood or

baby cap.

Socks

Cloth diapers - flat fold preferred

Hand towels, new or gently used, dark color

Bath size gentle soap bars (4-5 oz), in original

wrapping.

Diaper pins or large safety pins

Good flannel for making diapers & blankets

Personal Care Kits

Personal items needed are:

Lightweight bath size towels (maximum 52” x

27”), dark colors preferred, new or clean,

gently used items in like new condition.

Bath size soap bars (4-5 oz), in original wrap-

ping.

Sturdy combs (no picks or fine tooth combs).

Adult sized toothbrushes.

Metal nail clippers (with or without file).

School Kits

Basic supplies needed are:

70 sheet ruled notebooks 8” x 10 1/2” (4 per

kit).

Blunt scissors

30 centimeter rulers (may have inches on

reverse side)

Pencil sharpeners

2.5” erasers

Boxes of crayons, 16-24 count size

Black or blue ballpont pens (NO gel ink)

Pencils

Sturdy drawstring backpack-style cloth bag

approximately 14” x 17” with shoulder straps

(no standard backpacks). Recommended

fabrics are heavy cotton, canvass, denim &

twill).

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2

“To everything there is a season”… these words from Ecclesiastes are on one of the

stain glass windows in the conference room where the Prince of Peace staff meets. I

have looked at the window and thought I am in the season of transition. Transition is

not comfortable. There have been all kinds of changes to my regular patterns of living

that gave me comfort. I am not a person who likes to be uncomfortable but I have lived

long enough now to know that transitions are a necessary part of new beginnings. We

can go through all kinds of transitions in life; the transition of growing up, going to

different schools, getting married, moving, having a family, changing employment,

retiring, the death of loved ones, etc.. When I went to seminary to become a pastor I

had to move from California, where I taught junior high students, to Dubuque IA. I had

to downsize all my stuff to fit in a dorm room with a roommate. I had to get used to

sharing a bathroom, having someone else cook all my meals, studying most of the time

and drinking lots of diet Pepsi to stay awake.

Along with these transitions, my faith was also going through a time of growth and

change. When I was nine years old my mother died of cancer. The pain of her death

and loss of her loving presence had a profound effect on my life, shaping me in all

kinds of ways. At seminary, I thought perhaps I could find some kind of reason for her

death and my suffering. In a variety of ways, I was lead to a deeper understanding of

God, in Christ, as one who suffers with us and for us. We will suffer in this life. We will

suffer the death of our loved ones, but we do not suffer alone and suffering is not the

final word, life is! Even though the suffering I went through was painful, through Christ

and his community, that suffering has also grown compassion in me for others.

As we go through the transition of life, we know that Christ is with us and bringing us to

the abundant life he has promised.

PASTOR’S PAGE

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Grief Support Symposium - The 9th Annual Grief Support Symposium

Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 8:30 am-12:30pm at The University of

Wisconsin Fox Valley, 1478 Midway Road, Menasha.

This free event is open to those who are grieving and those who

companion them. The keynote Address, “But I Didn’t Say Goodbye:

Helping Individuals, Families and Communities Cope with Tragedy” will be

presented by Barbara Rubel, a nationally and internationally recognized

speaker and leader in the field of sudden loss and compassion fatigue.

Following Ms. Rubel’s presentation, participants may attend a Public

Panel presentation entitled, “Understanding Loss and Tragedy in Our

Communities,” presented by Barb Bigalke, Executive Director of the

Center for Suicide Awareness, and also have the opportunity to visit the

informational booths. To register call 920-831-9905.

Sponsored by the Fox Valley Grief Network.

Inside This Issue Pastor Jennifer’s Installation……… . Cover

WELCA/Lutheran World Relief Kits . .... 2

Pastor’s Page .......................................... 3

From the Files: Record & Memorials 4-5

Announcements & Notes .................... 6-7

Worship Support ...................................... 8

Calendar.................................................... 9

Faith Formation / 1st Communion &

Head2Heart…................................... 10-12

Outreach / Social Concerns ................. 13

Witness/Helping Hands ................. 14-15

APRIL 2016 • PRINTS OF PEACE 4

APRIL 2016 | FROM THE FILES

Attendance

February 28, 2016

First Service 109

Second Service 150

Third Service 61

Wed., March 2 167

March 6

First Service 153

Second Service 163

Third Service 84

Wed., March 9 168

March 13*

First Service 106

Second Service 205

Third Service 140

Wed., March 16 172

March 20 Palm Sunday

First Service 133

Second Service 175

Third Service 126

March 24 Maundy Thurs. 226

March 25 Good Friday 110

March 27 Easter

First Service 230

Second Service 397

Third Service 150

Baptized Members—1,510

Confirmed Members—1,159

Transferred Horace & Cheryl Davis

Reinstated Ben Robarge

Funerals Mar. 4, 2016 Leonard Melvin Kutz

(2/15/1923 - 2/27/2016)

Mar. 11, 2016 Kathleen Mary McCarthy

(9/14/1941-3/6/2016)

Mar. 26, 2016 Judith Ann Goodermote (8/9/1940-3/23/2016)

*Installation Mar. 13 Pastor Jennifer DeNetz

Memorials

Donations given in memory of, by those listed:

B. Elaine Henry:

- Don & Barbara Mendyke - Mike & Louann Kalinowski

- Tim & Laurie Rowinsky - Dave & Sharon Erickson

- William & Sandi Moore - Wayne & Sue Sanger

- John & Carin Allhiser - Betty Henry

- Jacqueline Barndt - Margaret Johnson

- Duane & Betty Nelson - Elaine Cotton

- Kenneth & Sarah Bultman - Margot Christianson

- Kevin Hartz - Margaret Houk

- Allen & Karen Peckham - Glen Wolff

- Michael & Kerry Arnold - Waldemar Thorson

- William & Cynthia Robarge - Will & Ruth Bloedow

- Jeannine Bultman - Marilyn Jacobson

- John & Lyn Almquist - Gene & Cynthia Coy

- Jack & Kathy Anderson - Ronald & Nancy Jones

- Terrence & Shirley Clemmons - Daniel & Joanne Densow

- Steven & Susan Elbing - Richard & Judith Martiny

- Jerry & Linda Charapata - Dean & Pamela Gruner

- Jay & Janet Fulkerson - Vera Benzel

- Hildegard Bauhs & Joan Rudolph

- Ron & Carol Peterson - Bruce & Sandy Piette

- Tim & Mary Jo Seline - Frank & Lorraine Krenz

- Doris Wilber, to the WELCA - LWR Kits.

- Scott & Joanne Siekierke, to Gifts of Hope.

- Cy & Nola Wurster, to the Helping Hands ministry.

- Ron & Sondra Joten, to the Handbells.

- Lane & Shirley Foote, for the office.

- Donation were also given to the WELCA Quilters in memory of

Elaine Henry by the following:

Diane Gennaro, Nadine & Richard Gade, Ann Nelson,

Richard & Linda Nicolaison, Bob & Jackie Lee, Anne

Jackson, Nancy Wittrock and Ron & Sondra Joten.

- Henry family via Wichman Funeral Homes, a donation made

to the WELCA Kitchen ministry.

Velda E. Schattl:

- Allen & Karen Peckham

- Glen Wolff

- Elaine Cotton

- Jacqueline Barndt

- Alice & Gary Anderson, a donation given in memory of Velda

Schattl to the Youth Bell Ringers

- donations were also given to the WELCA Quilters in memory of

Velda Schattl by the following:

Hildegard Bauhs & Joan Rudolph; Ann Nelson; William &

Sandra Moore, David & Sue Schini, Nadine & Richard Gade,

Franklin & Lorraine Krenz, Jeannine Bultman, Bob & Jackie

Lee, Tim & Mary Jo Seline, David & Sharon Erickson, Bill &

Marilyn Helmeid, and Nancy Wittrock

- Doris Wilber, a donation given to the WELCA - LWR Kits in

memory of Velda Schattl

Donations given by those shown, in memory of:

Donald H. Johnson:

- Charlene Ballogh - Dixie Meyer

- Gretchen Gill - Cloid & Marilyn Huckstep

- Alice & Gary Anderson - Lloyd & Ruth Ann Bloedorn

- Robert & Judith Mickelson - Mr & Mrs Carl Rudolph

- Ben Jean Psenicka Living Trust

- Diane Baudhuin - Brian & Lynn Tungate

- Edith Frisch - Tom & Nancy Scheuerman

- David & Sharon Erickson

- James Madison University, c/o Traci Zimmerman

- Hybrid Turkeys, c/o Lidia

- Donations also given to the Helping Hands ministry in

memory of Donald by: Jeannine Bultman and Cy & Nola

Wurster.

David E. Gurholt:

- Hildegard Bauhs & Joan Rudolph

- James and Alice Riedl - Barbara Prahl

- Jack & Kathy Anderson - Dean & Pamela Gruner

- Donna Schuldes - John & Yvonne Gurholt

- John & Carin Allhiser - Cyrus Anderson

- Dixie Meyer - Audrey Tysver

- James Lee - Jeannine Bultman

- Terry & Shirley Clemmons - Duane & Betty Nelson

- Jay & Janet Fulkerson

- Cy & Nola Wurster - a donation given in memory of David

Gurholt, to the Helping Hands Ministry.

- Allen & Karen Peckham, a donation given in memory of

David Gurholt, to the Mission Outreach Fund.

- Ann Nelson, a donation given in memory of David Gurholt,

to the Quilter’s ministry.

- Jean Thompson, a donation given in memory of David

Gurholt, to family for ministry of choice.

- Donatios given to the Mission Endowment Fund by Glen

Wolff, Jacqueline Barndt, and Eugene Begalske.

- Donation given to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, Donald

& Yvonne Hannemann, Don & Barbara Mendyke, and

Sherwin & Judith Fuerbringer.

- Gary & Alice Anderson, a donation made in memory of

David Gurholt to the Youth Scholarships fund.

- Franklin & Lorraine Krenz, a donation given in memory of

David Gurholt, to WELCA for LWR Kits.

Jon A. Peterson:

- John & Lyn Almquist, a donation given to the Office Fund,

in memory of Jon Peterson.

- Eugene Begalske, a donation to the Mission Endowment

Fund, in memory of Jon Peterson.

- Nancy Wittrock, a donation to the General Fund, given in

memory of Jon Peterson.

- Don & Barbara Mendyke, a donation given to the

Pastor’s Discretionary Fund, in memory of Jon Peterson.

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APRIL 2016 | FROM THE FILES

Duane V. Nelson:

- David & Sharon Erickson - Caryl Nelson

- Richard & Lois Johnson - William & Sandi Moore

- Will & Ruth Bloedow - Arlyn & Patricia Plate

- Allen & Karen Peckham, a donation given to the

Mission Outreach Fund.

- Eugene Begalske, a donation given to the Mission

Endowment Fund.

- John & Lyn Almquist, a donation given to the Office

Fund.

- Cy & Nola Wurster, a donation given to the Helping

Hands ministry.

- Don & Barbara Mendyke, a donation given to

the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

Leonard M. Kutz:

- Eugene Begalske, given to the Mission Endowment

Fund in memory of Leonard Kutz.

Kathleen M. McCarthy:

- Don & Barbara Russell -Mendyke

- Cy & Nola Wurster, given to the Social Concerns

Ministry.

- Donations given to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund

by Dean & Pamela Gruner, Sherwin & Judy

Fuerbringer and Don & Barbara Mendyke

- Eugene Begalske, given to the Mission Endowment

Fund.

Additional contributions donated to Prince of Peace:

- A donation given by Les Behm.

- Charles Sosinski, given for the Bluegrass Band in

memory of Diane Sosinski.

- Nancy Wittrock, given to the General Fund in memory

of Sid Landsverk.

- Sue Doering, given to the Prince of Peace building

fund in memory of Dorothy Doering.

- Mr & Mrs. Dan Densow, given to the Pastor’s

Discretionary Fund in honor of the birth of Elle

Densow.

- Allen & Karen Peckham, given in celebration of Pat

Haye’s birthday, to the Mission Outreach Fund.

- John & Carin Allhiser, given to the Pastor’s

Discretionary Fund, in memory of Gary McIntyre.

- Don Leith, given to the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

- Jay & Janet Fulkerson, given to the Seminarian Fund,

in honor of Cheryl Davis.

- Betty Ann Nelson, given to the Seminarian Fund, in

honor of Cheryl Davis.

- Dean & Pam Gruner given to the Pastor’s

Discretionary Fund in honor of Pastor Jennifer’s

installation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND...

L I B R A R Y C O R N E R

New Additions to the Prince of Peace Library

Collection:

We ask for God’s forgiveness but it’s not as easy for

us to forgive those who hurt us. In her book How to

Forgive…When You Don’t Feel Like It, June Hunt

asks some hard questions like:

What if the other person isn’t sorry?

Isn’t forgiving letting someone off the hook for doing

something wrong?

What if it hurts too much to forgive?

What about self-forgiveness?

Hunt suggests that by not forgiving, we continue to

hurt ourselves, clinging to “rocks of resentment” and

“boulders of bitterness” that weigh us down as we

persist in carrying them. When we forgive, we free

ourselves, allowing us to be all God has planned for

us.

What’s the difference between being a fan and

being a follower? Kyle Idleman answers that

question in his book, Not a Fan—Becoming a

Completely Committed Follower of Jesus. What

does Jesus call us to be? Someone who wants the

benefits Jesus offers but isn’t willing to make the

sacrifices He asks for? Idleman challenges readers

to re-examine their relationship with Christ and

become a committed follower instead of a mere fan,

cheering from the bleachers. You may be surprised

at what you discover about yourself.

Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal: Medicine and

What Matters in the End offers some insight into

aging, death and the limitations of medicine.

Medicine is not the only thing needed in one’s

declining years. A meaningful life, as full and rich as

it can be under the circumstances is important, too.

Through eye-opening research and personal stories

from patients, Dr. Gawande explores how to have

the hard end of life conversations and how to make

sure we don’t sacrifice what our loved ones really

care about. The book is not a clinical treatise filled

with medical terminology, but a very readable,

human and moving discussion of what’s really

important at the end to both the dying and those left

behind.

APRIL 2016 • PRINTS OF PEACE 6

For questions or to RSVP for the WELCA Spring Event contact:

Leslie Fens at (920) 739-1836 by April 1st.

Upcoming events at a glance:

April’s Monday service Moved to Wednesday!

Wednesday, April 13th , 6:30 p.m.

PoP Spring Clean-Up

Saturday, April 30th , 8 a.m. until Noon.

Spring New Member Classes

Sunday , May 1st, Noon - 3 p.m.

50th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, May 15th, meal after 3rd service

PoP Spring Congregation Meeting -

Sunday, May 22, 2016, after 3rd service

...NOTES

You are invited to join us on

Sunday, May 15th to celebrate

our 50th Anniversary

Let’s gather together

to praise God for all the work

He has done through the

ministry of Prince of Peace.

In honor of this milestone, there

will be special worship festivities

for all three services and a

luncheon after the 3rd service.

All are welcome!!

APRIL 2016 • PRINTS OF PEACE

2016 Benevolence Update At the Annual Meeting on January 31, there was a lot of

interest and energy about how we should allocate our

planned benevolence in 2016. As of last 2015 Council

had voted on changing the allocations for this year. As

background, 10% of our budget is earmarked for benevo-

lence from the congregation (for 2016 that’s $61,400).

We have restored LSS and World Hunger to levels from

past years. While we’ve reduced LEAVEN from the original

budget, this is still more than we gave in 2015. We also

think there’s a great opportunity for the Congregation to

step up and do more through door offerings in 2016 –

stay tuned for more information. Thanks for your input and

energy!

At the Council meeting on February 16th we made changes

based on your input, as follows:

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APRIL 2016 | WORSHIP SUPPORT

ASSISTING MINISTERS April 3 8:00 am Michelle Landsverk 9:20 am Michelle Landsverk

April 10 8:00 am Kris Gurholt 9:20 am Kris Gurholt

April 17 8:00 am Leah Johnson 9:20 am Leah Johnson

April 24 8:00 am Mark Stein 9:20 am Mark Stein

ACOLYTES April 3 8:00 am Audrey Soberg 9:20 am Joey Schneider 10:45 am Connor Rohde

April 10 8:00 am Kennedy Berger 9:20 am Ryan Weiland 10:45 am Peyton Van Gruensven

April 17 8:00 am Alison Flitter 9:20 am Becca Belongea 10:45 am Charlie Betz

April 24 8:00 am Hayden Hanson 9:20 am Olivia Hietpas 10:45 am Leighton Heathmann

USHERS NURSERY CARE PROVIDER: Shayla Mason

8:00 am Dave Jordahl, Dan Buchberger

9:20 am Frank Krenz, Dave Flitter PARAMENTS/CANDLE VOLUNTEER FOR APRIL: 10:45 am Bob Dunkel, Cindy Czarnik-Neimeyer Kim Hojnacke

GREETERS EAST ENTRANCE April 3 8:00 am Anne Jackson/Sharyn March 9:20 am John & Trish Kostelny Family 10:45 am Belongea Family

April 10 8:00 am Pat McCarthy 9:20 am Michael & Eve Kochanek 10:45 am Jay & Kate Worth

April 17 8:00 am Dave & Sue Schini 9:20 am Doug & Peggy Scott 10:45 am Czarnik/Neimeyer Family

April 24 8:00 am Ruth Moes 9:20 am Ron & Carol Peterson 10:45 am Kohl Family

GREETERS WEST ENTRANCE April 3 8:00 am Dean & Pam Gruner 9:20 am Tom & Nancy Scheuerman 10:45 am Buchberger Family

April 10 8:00 am Al & Karen Peckham 9:20 am Don & Barb Mendyke 10:45 am Eckrose Family

April 17 8:00 am Ron & Peggy Kinderman 9:20 am Gary Wiesman Family 10:45 am Kinser Famil

April 24 8:00 am Dick & Lois Johnson 9:20 am Bill & Deb Fleming 10:45 am Lempesis Family

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ASKING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE! The PoP 50th Anniversary committee is looking for these former PoP leaders.

Please contact Ron Joten at sonjay70@new.rr.com if you know the address/e-mail of any of the folks listed below. Any

help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Betty Frantzen, Jerry Solberg, Sue Williams, Jim & Judi Nelson, Cynthia Schroeder, Erik Berg, Mary Lyle, Michelle

Moen, Sue Krogstad, Stephanie Bender, Linda Smith & Pat Amundsen.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

Questions about our Ministries with Children or

Youth? Contact our staff:

Christian Education (PreK-6th grade):

Katie Witt, christianedcoord2@new.rr.com

Youth/Confirmation (7th-12th grade):

Gloria Allhiser, popyouthmin@gmail.com

FAITH FORMATION

What is Faith Formation? Faith formation is a process of fellowship, learning

scripture, going to church, and learning where God fits in

each person’s life. Faith is DEVELOPED by rituals like

learning to pray, going to church, receiving a Bible, reading

the Bible, sharing in the meal and giving an offering of

ourselves — not just at church, but in the home and within

interactions with peers, elders and even strangers. We have

given Sunday School a new name – Faith Formation. It is a

lifelong journey that is enriched on Sundays but develops

each day.

PoP Kids Faith Formation Facebook Group If you are on Facebook you can keep up with everything that

the PoP kids are doing. It is a closed group, but all you have

to do is request to join. Search for us on Facebook at

“PoP Kids Faith Formation” to check it out.

6th Grade Posters & Workshop Part of the expectations for 6th grade Faith Formation

students is that they put together a poster that represents a

Bible story or Bible verse. If you are a 6th grader who would

like to work on your poster project here at church, join us on

Sun., April 17 after Faith Formation. We will meet at 10:45

in the Community Room (right outside the cinema). We will

provide materials – you provide the ideas and creativity! If

you would like to work on your project at home, but need

poster board, just ask!

April 24th Updates There has been a change in the schedule for April 24th.

Youth Participation Worships have been cancelled due to

Confirmation Sunday and Katie will be in Clintonville @

Imago Dei with the youth group. There will be a movie and

popcorn in the Holy Word Cinema at Faith Formation that

day for 1st – 6th grades.

Volunteers for 2016-17 Faith Formation Sign-Up

Starts NOW! We are already planning for the next school year! Go to the

Faith Formation Volunteer Sign-up to schedule to be a

Leader or Assistant in the Faith Formation Classes for next

year. It cannot happen without the wonderful, faithful

volunteers who share their gifts, passions and love of God

with the children.

Sharing God’s Story @ Home Please look for the ½ page Sharing God’s story @ home,

located under the FF bulletin board in the narthex. Try it at

home. It is a great way to follow what we are doing in

church each week and gives you a good chance to think of

questions to ask the pastors. Let us know what you think.

April Youth Group (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) Building Youth Groups @ Imago Dei Village. We are going

away for the weekend of April 22-24 — $65 per child,

camperships available so cost should not limit you from

going. We will leave Friday from PoP @ 5:15pm and return

Sunday afternoon. There will need to be a few parents to

help drive and 2 to stay the weekend. Please contact Katie

Witt at address above ASAP to register (registration

deadline is April 3). Forms are located on the bulletin board

across from the staff mailboxes. You can also find the

forms on the Genesis & Exodus Youth Group Section of the

Prince of Peace website.

Vacation Bible School 2016 Update Mark your calendars! Crossways Camping is coming to us!

It is going to be like going to camp in our own back yard!

VBS will be here at church this summer during the week of

July 17-22, 9am-12pm each day. Look around church;

there are signs, Registration forms, and Volunteer Forms

located in the Narthex by the Faith Formation Bulletin

Board. You can also print out the registration form from the

VBS page on PoP’s website. Feel free to contact Katie Witt

if you would like to help with the planning phase. More

details will follow.

Calendar: PreK to 6th Grades 3/27 & 4/3 NO FAITH FORMATION/Easter Break

4/3 Registration Deadline for BYG retreat

4/10 9:20 am Faith Formation Classes/dismissal

from 9:20 Worship

Lesson in the Nursery: Peter Heals

4/17 9:20 am Faith Formation Classes/dismissal

from 9:20 Worship

6th Grade Poster Workshop/Com. Rm.

4/22— 4/24 Building Youth Groups Retreat @ Imago

Dei Village for 3rd-5th graders

4/24: 9:20 am ADDED -- Faith Formation Classes/dis-

missal from 9:20 Worship

CANCELLED -- Youth Participation

Worship @ all services

Lesson in the Nursery: Many Members, One Body

5/1 9:20 am Faith Formation Classes/dismissal from

9:20 Worship

APRIL 2016 | FIRST COMMUNION ACTIVITIES

All 4th -6th Graders who experienced their

First Communion :

(In alphabetical order, not as pictured):

Kylie Berger, Hunter Berry,

Annika Bodway, Dylan Bodway,

Emma Wu Shan Bullock,

Mason Campbell, Hailey Christenson,

Ethan Crowe, Lucas Eckrose,

Amalia Gronbach, Landen Haney,

Kyler Jolyn Jansen, Cole Johnson,

Kiran Johanna Lison, Scott Mader Jr.,

Austin Meyer, Kelsie Mohr,

Tyler Mohr, Kyra Nickel,

Bree T. Palzewicz, Ella Rose Piette,

August Robertson, Sophia Roehrborn,

Benjamin Schuller, Elizabeth Sheffler,

Emma Elizabeth VanderVelden,

Elijah Wenig, Bailey Louise Wheeler,

and Morgan Claire Wingender.

Making stained glass crosses to

commemorate this special occasion.

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The Paschal (Seder) Meal was prepared for twenty-five

of our PoP youth, with their families sharing the

experience, together with Pastor Roger and

Pastor Jennifer hosting the supper.

Pastor Roger teach-

ing the sacrament of

Holy Communion

and asking the kids

what the wine and

the bread represent.

23 of the PoP youth who celebrated their First Communion on Maundy

Thursday, March 24th.

All Youth, 1st-12th Grade

Register NOW for 2016 SUMMER CAMP

(for Confirmation Camp, see Head2Heart section)

3rd-12th grade: July 24-29 | Cost: $220

1st - 2nd grade: July 24-26 | Cost: $120

Parents, are you looking for a summer camp experience for

your child but want it to be faith-based? Look no further!

Imago Dei Village of Crossways Camps (in Clintonville, WI)

provides engaging, faith-forming, life-changing camps for

youth and adults of all ages. Visit www.crosswayscamps.org

to learn more about the camp and their programs. Speak

with Gloria for more information!

Confirmation Camp

June 12-17 @ Imago Dei Village | Cost: $215 All 7th/8th grade Head2Heart youth are required to attend

Confirmation Camp at least once! And yes, you can always

attend twice. Confirmation Camp registration forms are

available outside Gloria’s office. Space is filling up fast

and spots are no longer guaranteed. If you know you

want a spot this summer register ASAP!

Regular Wednesday Schedule resumes April 6 5:45 — Grilled Cheese, 6:30-7:45 — Class

7th/8th Grade Updates No class on April 20th. Volunteer for the 9th grade

Celebration Dinner that night! We need 6 parents and 6

7th/8th graders to volunteer. Sign up outside Gloria’s

office!

Final 7th/8th Head2Heart night is April 27.

9th Grade Updates Confirmation fee, name, & verse is due April 6 – Please

get the $50 fee and blue slip with names for bulletin and

student’s verse to Gloria.

Spring Retreat: Saturday, April 9 – Make sure you are

signed up for this one-day retreat! It is an important

capstone for the confirmation experience.

Celebration Dinner is April 20, 6-8pm – Check email to

RSVP to this special event!

Affirmation of Baptism Rehearsal, Sat., April 25, 10:00am

Affirmation of Baptism Service: Sunday, April 26 @

10:45—Students will meet in the library at 10:15 to put

on robes and stoles.

No Head2Heart for 9th grade April 27.

HEAD2HEART

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES CONT’D...

ALL YOUTH

2016 Mission Trip Updates

Surprise Group Bonding Event

Sunday, April 17, 3:00-5:00pm (youth & leaders only)

We’ll be going offsite for this activity, meeting at and return-

ing to church. Make sure your parents fill out the necessary

release forms ahead of time. (Tell them to check their

email!)

MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

What Gets Attention Gets Repeated

Lyle Griner, long-time youth minister, parent, and founder

of Peer Ministry Leadership, had his life ruined by an adult

in his congregation. Lyle writes, “I didn't know it at the time

but that is exactly what he did. I could have become so

many other things, but I ended up working in the church,

and I am sure it was his fault.” (Lyle is also a bit of a

comedian.) He had a Sunday School teacher who sat him

down one day at the end of his 7th grade year and said,

“Lyle, your faith is strong, I hope you do something big with

it." For Lyle, that was the beginning of the rest of his life.

My husband, Jesse, and I are living with a tyrant. He’s small

and cute, yes, but he’s also sneaky and demanding and

charmingly manipulative. He’s our 15-month old son, and

while we love him more than words can say we are often

left speechless at his growing propensity for mischief.

Owen watches me when he does things – when he climbs

on top of our kitchen table, when he touches the fireplace

window, when he drops toys down the staircase, his eyes

are on mine. But he is also watching me when he tries out

a new word, or dances to new music, or tries to follow my

instructions. He is watching me and he repeats the things I

pay attention to – the good and the bad.

Children repeat what gets attention. But you know what?

Adults do, too. That’s how we’re wired.

As a society, we tend to notice and mention the bad stuff.

We correct bad behavior. We point out rudeness and

mistakes. We shy away from praise for praise’s sake

because we don’t want to overinflate anyone’s ego… but

experience has taught me that naming what is good—

paying attention to what I’d like to see repeated—gets good

results.

As a parent, name the good things you see in your children.

Pay special attention to the characteristics, qualities, and

behaviors you hope will stick.

As a congregation, we need to affirm the living daylights out

of our young people and families. Affirm our kids and teens

for serving in worship on Sunday mornings! Affirm parents

for making time to worship when schedules easily pull us

elsewhere! Name these things. Affirm the faith that is

strong and growing. Affirm, affirm, affirm.

Because what gets attention, gets repeated.

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OUTREACH & SOCIAL CONCERNS

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Back a Favorite Local Nonprofit – Human Race – Saturday, April 30, 2016

It’s time for the annual Human Race fundraiser for local nonprofits organized by the Volunteer

Center. http://www.fundlyenterprise.com/Event/VCHumanRace2016#/. This is a festive,

community event. Let’s make sure Prince of Peace is represented.

The Social Concerns Ministry invites you to participate as a team member or a donor for

ESTHER - Faith Communities United for Justice. PoP is a member of ESTHER and the

Human Race provides vital income for ESTHER’s work in our community and state.

Join the ESTHER Team or donate at: http://www.fundlyenterprise.com/Event/ESTHER#/

Other PoP-supported nonprofits participating in the Human Race include: Lutheran Social Services (LSS), Fox Valley

Warming Shelter, Fox Valley Lutheran Homes, and Loaves and Fishes.

& SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY PRESENTS….

Embracing Interfaith Cooperation -- Sundays from 3:00 – 4:30 at Prince of Peace

Please join us for a video presentation featuring Eboo Patel as he leads a small

group of adults from diverse religious backgrounds (including Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Hindu) in a fascinating ex-

ploration of both the challenge and the necessity of Interfaith Cooperation.

April 3 - The Art of Interfaith Leadership & April 17 - The Role of Colleges, Seminaries and Houses of Worship

We have reached out to an interfaith audience, so we can enjoy our own interfaith discussion.

In the previous sessions, PoP members were joined by members of First Congregational UCC, First English Lutheran,

St. Paul Lutheran, Faith Lutheran, Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist, and more.

Come and help extend a warm Prince of Peace welcome to these neighbors.

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Save the Date for the Fox Cities MobilePack

2016! The Feed My Starving Children Fox Cities MobilePack 2016

is July 18-20 at First English Lutheran Church – Ballard

Road site. Prince of Peace will once again be a co-

sponsoring congregation (10 congregations total to date).

The goal this year is to pack 200,000 meals – which will

feed 548 children for a year in one or more of over 65

countries around the

w o r l d . A s a

Mobi lePack the

s p o n s o r i n g

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exciting!!!

We are in need of a

PoP member to attend 3 upcoming meetings (1 hour)

between now and the end of June on Monday nights at

First English – and report updates to the Prince of Peace

planning team. If you are interested in joining the Prince of

Peace FMSC planning team, please contact Pam Gruner

(739-5310 or pam.gruner@gmail.com ). Details will follow

regarding ways you can donate to this wonderful outreach

– truly a way of acting locally with a global impact!

COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET ANNUAL SPRING

CLOTHING DRIVE!!

Finally, it's time to Think Spring! And with spring, it's time to

clean out the closets and think of our community members

in need. Once again, the POP Social Concerns Ministry is

sponsoring a spring clothing drive. Please consider a

donation of new or gently used clothing to support

community members in need. Your donations will in turn

be provided to the Community Clothes Closet, a local non-

profit organization that gives clothing free of charge to

people in need. Watch for the donation boxes in the narthex

April 10-24th. Thanks in advance for your generosity and

please direct any questions to Nette Kimball at 920-851-

4032 or email at nettekimball@yahoo.com

WITNESS/HELPING HANDS

POP Family Night at the Timber Rattler Take me out to the ball game…Take me out to the park…buy me some pea-nuts and crackerjacks.

Make plans NOW to join us as the Rattler battle Peoria

Chiefs on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:05 p.m. It is “Bang for

your Buck” night at the stadium too. Hot dogs and sodas

are only $1.00 each. Tickets are $9.00 each and space is

limited. Call Howard Ahrens at 687-9148, Gloria Allhiser or

Cindy Romnek at 739-5255 to reserve your tickets, or if you

would like more information. Please RSVP by Wednesday,

May 25th. Hosted by the Witness and Youth Ministries.

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It’s About Starting the Conversation! Learn about Advance Care Planning (ACP) -

Join us Sunday, April 17th @ 9:30 a.m. in the Congregational Life Room What if a sudden illness or injury left you unable to speak for yourself?

Who would you want to speak for you? What would you want them to know about your values and wishes?

But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid. – Matthew 14:27

Jesus encourages his followers by telling them to take “heart” or “courage.” We seek inspiration to suppress our fears when we have to face illness or the possibility of death. Scripture reminds us to use our faith and trust God when we face the unknown. Many of us don’t know what to do when we or someone we love has significant health concerns. One thing we can do is to plan for the unknown, to give our self and our families the gift of Advance Care Planning (ACP). ACP is a process of deciding what you want to do and do not want for your health care choices when you can speak for yourself. The outcome of ACP is a legal document that has replaced “living wills” in our health care system. The benefit of ACP is that it communicates our health care choices to our families, doctors and hospitals. ACP is a gift we can give ourselves whether we are 18 or 88 because it means we can live peacefully, knowing our wishes will be carried out. It’s a gift to our families because they can live with the assurance that they are carrying out our explicit choices with our faith values and traditions. It’s a gift to our health care professionals so they can know what we want. It’s also a gift to the community because of the courageous conversations that occur when we discuss choices, as well as the beliefs and values that drive our choices, with people we love. Part of our call at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is leading an Advance Care Planning ministry. We encourage these coura-

geous conversations because we recognize that life could change tomorrow. We invite you to start a courageous conversation

about your faith values and how they affect your health care choices. Questions?

Contact Beth McQuistion, Ruth Moes, Pastor Roger or Cindy Romnek.

Spring New Member Classes Are you considering joining Prince

of Peace? Mark your calendars for

the upcoming new member class

on Sunday, May 1st from 12:00 –

3:00 p.m. The new member class

is about discovering where we

have been, where we are and where we are going. The infor-

mal session hosted by our pastors, staff and Witness Minis-

try team will also provide you the chance to figure out some

of the best places where you can belong with plenty of con-

nection opportunities for you and your family. An informa-

tional letter will be sent out in the beginning of April to all

individuals or families who are interested in joining. For

more information, contact Cindy Romnek, Pastor Roger or

Pastor Jennifer.

What does the S.S. Minnow have to do with

Serving Others?

Find out on Sunday, April 17th at all three

services!

Or, join the Witness Ministry now to get a behind the

scenes, hands-on preview! It’s a great opportunity to

engage and build relationships. The Witness Ministry team

serves in a variety of roles, helping new members, creating

a warm environment and welcoming the community to

Prince of Peace.

We are all created with a unique blend of spiritual gifts for

the purpose of playing a role in our community. When we

use these God-given talents to support our community, we

make a lasting impression in the lives of others – and in

our own lives. As you serve, you will see God using you,

your family and others to bring about change in people’s

lives and in our community. There are many opportunities

available to serve at Prince of Peace. Prayerfully consider

serving! Contact Cindy Romnek if you’d like more info.

WITNESS/HELPING HANDS

Mark your calendars for Prince of Peace Family Camping Weekend:

June 24 - June 26 at

Calumet County Park Join us for a relaxing weekend of camping and fellowship! Mark your calendars for June 24 - 26

at Calumet County Park in Hilbert. We have reserved campsites for members to set up their

campers for the weekend. The cost is $52.00 for the weekend. If you are not able to join us for

the overnight camping, please consider joining us for the evening worship service and

community meal/potluck at the campground. For more information, contact Eric & Brigetta

Wingender – 460-4205 or Bob & Sarah Koester – 470-2689.

Helping Hands Worship Bags Worship bags are a great way to connect with God’s word

and special happenings at Prince of Peace especially if you

are unable to make it to church. The worship bags include

a recording of a service, bulletin, announcements, and

other items. Contact Cindy Romnek @ 739-5255.

Also…..if you are unable to attend a worship service due to

transportation, please call Roger Johnson @ 722-7379,

Dave Erickson @ 739-0678, or Dave Schini @ 734-1745.

Favorite Bible Apps

BIBLE STUDY TOOLS:

http://www.biblestudytools.com/

A favorite app for readers studying Scripture. You have

access to tons of versions of the Bible, but you also have

commentaries, dictionaries, and encyclopedias at your

fingertips – literally! It works very well with VoiceOver on

any smart phone.

BIBLE GATEWAY:

https://www.biblegateway.com/

This app offers an easy way to research and read the

Word too. You can use this app for your audio Bible too.

You can absorb God’s Word by simply listening whatever

you are doing - washing dishes, walking on the treadmill

or just sitting and sipping coffee. And it is really easy to

navigate.

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APRIL 2016 N E W S L E T T E R

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

2330 E. CALUMET ST., APPLETON WI 54915 Mission Statement

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a Family of Christians Growing in Faith & Reaching Out in Love

Roger K. McQuistion, Pastor

Jennifer DeNetz, Pastor

Phone (920) 739-5255

FAX (920) 831-2973

Website www.popappleton.org

Email Admin@popappleton.org

Worship Services ~ Sundays

8:00, 9:20 & 10:45 am

Summer Services 8:00 & 9:45 am

2nd Monday Eve. Services 6:30 pm

Holy Communion Every Service

Laurie Hanson, Office Admin.

Lyn Almquist, Assist. Office

Cindy Romnek, Spiritual Gifts

Gloria Allhiser, Youth Coord.

Katie Witt, Faith Formation Coord.

Shayla Mason, Child Care

Sondra Joten, Worship & Music Dir.

Colleen Perrine, Assoc. Music

Cathy Hewitt, Canticle Choir Dir.

Kevin Jacobson, Missionary