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VOL. 2 NO. 12, DECEMBER 2019 Additional Information Page 2—Clean-up Page 3—Thank you! Page 5—Sparklers Page 6—Women Page 7—Students Page 8—School Page 8—Ski Trip THE PRINCE OF PEACE COMMUNICATOR Hypothermia Sign-up Page 4 Worship Discussions Page 2 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Advent Theme By Pastor Gary Page 3 Christmas Concert Page 5 Pastor Call Update Page 7
Transcript of The Prince Peace coMMUnicaTor… · Director of Music Ministry Michael Rossi. Prince of Peace...
VOL. 2 NO. 12, DECEMBER 2019
AdditionalInformation
Page 2—Clean-up
Page 3—Thank you!
Page 5—Sparklers
Page 6—Women
Page 7—Students
Page 8—School
Page 8—Ski Trip
The Prince of Peace coMMUnicaTor
Hypothermia Sign-upPage 4
Worship Discussions
Page 2
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government
shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Advent ThemeBy Pastor Gary
Page 3
Christmas ConcertPage 5
Pastor Call UpdatePage 7
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Worship
Saturdays 5:30pm Sundays 8:15 & 11am
Sunday School
Adults, Students & Children 9:45am
Our Calling As A ChurchTransform-Experience
personal salvation through Jesus
Equip-Learn to tell the story of their salvation
to others Extend-Replicate what we experience and learn at church, in our homes,
our communities, and beyond.
Ethnic Worship
Contact
Church 703-451-5855
School 703-451-6177
8304 Old Keene Mill Rd.
Springfield VA, 22152
www.poplc.org (website)
[email protected] (email)
Thank you for your giving in October. Expense was $23,211 over income and
this brought our year to date deficit to $37,749. Thank you so much for your continued support.
Please pray how God would have you help
with the needed funds to continue all ministries at
Prince of Peace.
www.poplc.org/ethnic-outreach/
Worship Discussions HeldIn late October and November members and friends who attended the late service on Sunday were asked to take part in some polling and some discussion of possible changes in worship time for this service.The Worship Ministry Leadership Team, chaired by Lay Leader Dave Leege, led this polling and discussion. They had decided to do this after recognizing that there had been a steady drop in attendance at this service from summer to summer since 2017 and this decline was also noticed in the other seasons of the year.The drop was greater for the late Sunday service than for the early Sunday and Saturday services. Since the late service has the largest attendance and presuming that it is the one that will most likely be the entrance point for new members, the Worship Team was concerned and investigated how to improve this service.Noticing in some research that many people prefer an earlier worship service, since starting at 11 am often means they will not emerge until after noon, the Team explored with worshipers whether they would be open to beginning at 10:45 am or 10:30 am. The ensuing discussions after worship and in conversations with individuals and staff showed that more people were concerned about the wide variety of orders of worship and styles used at the service. (continues on page 5)
Advent Worship: “Come, Lord Jesus”
“Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest . . .” so begins the common table prayer. During Advent services we will apply this petition to Advent devotions. Through short and simple daily practices we will learn to pray, “Come Lord Jesus” in a way that gives strength and hope. “Daily devotions” sounds like a huge challenge. Whether you are a household of one, two, three, or more, having daily devotions can be a struggle. Our Advent series will use God’s word to equip disciples for this struggle and provide simple and effective ways to help meet this challenge. With God’s help we can learn to daily pray, “Come, Lord Jesus,” not only to bless our food but our lives. So join us at noon or 7:00pm on Wednesdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, to learn to pray “Come, Lord Jesus” as a source of strength and hope.
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Thank you to the congregation and school families who participated in Operation Christmas Child. This year, we collected over 160 shoeboxes! Due to your generosity,
children around the world will be blessed with the love of Jesus. Thank you, Olivia Frego.
The recent Baby Bottle campaign raised just over $1,200 for Sanctity of Life, which is a lot of baby bottles! Thank you, Mecia Rockett.
The Holy Comforters are thankful for the near $850 that has been raised so far by selling their handmade quilts! This money will go towards Lutheran World Relief!A full report will be given in next month's newsletter. Thank you, Mary Lion and the Holy Comforters.
Thank You Prince of Peace, for Your Generosity!
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POP Hypothermia WeekDecember 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020Prince of Peace has been partnering with FACETS to serve our homeless neighbors for 10 years. Each year we open our church home for one week, to those who need a warm, safe place to sleep. The shelter opens at 5:00 pm each evening. Guests receive a hot meal prepared by our meal teams and enjoy fellowship with our members.We also provide breakfast the next morning and a sack lunch to go. The shelter closes at 7:30 am each morning. We typically serve over 250 guests throughout the week. This year we are allowing guests to stay all day on New Year’s Day so we will also need volunteers to come in throughout the day.How You Can Serve? • Shelter Volunteers: Volunteers make the week happen and jump in wherever needed. • Youth Volunteer Teams: Our youth teams support the Sunday Set up and daily cleaning of the fellowship hall and sleeping rooms. • Food Donations: The week depends on the generosity of those who shop for and donate the many food items needed to serve our guests. Choose a few or as many items on the list and deliver on the date noted.
Don't miss out on this excellent opportuinty, sign up with the link below!
Warm Clothing NeededWe will be collecting warm clothing for our Hypothermia shelter guests. Please consider donating new or gently used jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, jeans, scarves, gloves, etc. All sizes appreciated, for adults only, men and women. The collection box will be in the narthex during the month of December. As you consider gifts for family and friends, please consider a gift of clothing or outer wear for our Hypothermia guests who could use something new or new to them. Sue Sweet at [email protected]
Sign up for shifts/donations at: www.TimeToSignUp.com/POPLC
Volunteer’s Make a Difference at Prince of PeaceYou may wonder if your volunteer hours at Prince of Peace make a difference. I would like to tell you that they make a very big difference. During the first week in November we had to have a 24/7 fire watch while the fire panel was updated. I checked with a company that does that and their charge was $36 per hour. That would be $864 per day. The men at Prince of Peace stepped up to fill the need and we were able to save the funds. Some of our volunteers include:
This is certainly not a full list and we have many others who dedicate their valuable time, but for ALL who volunteer their time in the house of God, WE THANK YOU! If you have not had the chance to volunteer, please contact us here at the office and we will help you to find your place of service. Blessings, Brad
Bulletin StuffersMusicians Altar Guild
Flower Guild Ushers & Audio VisualLandscapers
Hospitality HelpersBible Study TeachersWOW Leaders
MOPS MomsCommittee MembersFirst Friday Night Out
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Sparklers Christmas LuncheonFriday, December 20 11:30-1:00pm, Fellowship Hall
Seniors, our next monthly luncheon will have ham as the main dish so please bring a side dish to share with the group. We will be singing Christmas Carols. Sing up sheet is in the hallway leading to the Kitchen. Bring a neighbor or a friend!Roger Burd [email protected]
Worship Discussions (Continued from Page 2)At best this left many with confusion about what they could expect on any given Sunday and at worst folks felt a sense of chaos about the worship at this service.The Team heard the concerns of these discussions and decided to use a stable order of worship each Sunday. We will continue to have at least three songs sung by the congregation. At least one of these songs will be a hymn from the Lutheran Service Book and another song will be a well-known Christian praise song. In some instances, a traditional hymn in a more modern musical setting will be used instead of the traditional four-part setting. The order will include Confession and Forgiveness, lessons, Children’s message, Sermon, Creed and prayers, including the Lord’s Prayer each week, with Holy Communion offered on first, third and fifth Sundays. Since there was an openness to use Living Water's praise team and HIMnals, the Team also plans to incorporate their leadership about 8 times a year (once a month but skipping December, June, July, and August).This practice will begin immediately and will be used on November 24 and following. If you have worship questions or concerns, please make contact with Dave Leege or another member of the Worship Team (Jane Leeling, Sara Wilson, Brian Poe, Barbara Bryan) or staff to the Team, Pastor Gary or Director of Music Ministry Michael Rossi.
Prince of Peace Annual Christmas Concert
December 15th 4pm
Sanctuary
Again Jesus spoke to
them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in
darkness, but will have the light of life.”
John 8:12
A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ
www.poplc.org/women
Wednesday Mornings9:30-11:30am
Faith ShapersSoul-Tending Reading
Meets monthly on Tuesday Evenings
Holy ComfortersQuilt making for charity
Meets January-MayThursdays, 9-3:00pm, Room 27
Ladies’ Night OutMonthly Fellowship Events
Questions? Email [email protected]
Look for more details on the women's ministry table
located in the hall near the church office.
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WoW Advent Brunch Wednesday, December 11, 9:30am, Fellowship Hall All women are invited to celebrate Jesus, the Light of the World, with a potluck brunch, singing, devotions, and lots of fellowship! Let’s take a morning in the middle of a busy season to relax and connect with our sisters in Christ. Bring a friend or neighbor! [email protected]
Women of the Word SundaysSundays, 9:45am--10:45am, room 13 downstairsA welcoming group of women will be studying Ann Spangler’s book, Praying the Names of Jesus. This book focuses on helping readers understand the biblical context in which the names and titles of Jesus were revealed, in order to gain a more intimate knowledge of His plans for their lives. Each chapter is independent of the previous ones, so come on down and join us for a time of fellowship and study. Mary Elizabeth Sorenson [email protected]
Faith ShapersTuesday, December 10, 7-9pm, room 21Faith Shapers will discuss A Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh. In this noisy, distracting world, it is difficult to truly hear. People talk past each other, eager to be heard but somehow deaf to what is being said. Listening is an essential skill for healthy relationships, both with God and with other people.
Author Adam McHugh places listening at the heart of our spirituality, our relationships and our mission in the world. Listening shapes us and equips us to be more attuned to people in pain and more able to minister to those in distress. Please come and hear what God is doing in you and the world. [email protected]
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Sunday School9:45-10:45am
Meet in Youth Room
MidweekSenior High Youth
Weekly, 7:00-9:00pm
Follow @poplcva_students on Instagram!
Sign up for the Student Ministry email blast:
www.poplc.org/connect/students
Need more info? [email protected]
Senior Pastor Call Committee ReportThe Senior Pastor Call Committee has received the next list and have started phone (Skype) interviews. There were 12 on our list as truly potential candidates. Remote interviews will be completed next month and we will plan for a Town Hall in early January to discuss in-person visits. It is our current goal to have a call service prior to the start of Lent. We have several great candidates and I am excited to introduce the Congregation to them. Continue to pray for discernment as we seek our new Senior Pastor.
BoSL Listening PostsWe have decided to modify the monthly BoSL listening posts to include members of the L10. As many of the issues that are raised during the Listening Post are operational in nature, it would be good to have a member of one of the core Ministry teams to address them on a rotating basis. We will begin this new format beginning with the first Sunday in January. The meetings will still take place during the Sunday School hour on the first Sunday of the Month in the Church Office. It is our goal for the Congregation to have an ability to express themselves to leadership so that we may serve you better.In Christ, Dave McLean, Chair, Board of Servant Leaders
Please consider bringing in new unwrapped toys to benefit
children in our community through ECHO. The collection
will be in the lobby from December 1-18.
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Prince of Peace School RegistrationFor current School, Church and Alumni Families, registration for the 2020-2021 School Year for Preschool and Kindergarten will begin on Friday, January 17th at 9:00am.We encourage you to take advantage of this early registration before it is open to the community On Saturday, February 1st, from 10-12pmOur School is proud to be accredited by NLSA National Lutheran School Accreditation. To learn more about our programs for children from Two and a half through Kindergarten, schedule a tour or contact Marcel Page our Registrar at 703-451-6177, [email protected] Information Night ~ Monday, January 13th 7-8pm (open to school
families and the community) Community Open House ~ Saturday, February 1st 10-12pm. Be sure to visit our School website www.poplc.org/school and to tell your family, friends and neighbors about Prince of Peace Lutheran School! Lisa Wentzel, Principal [email protected]
