God’s Remembering Actions
“But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided.” Genesis 8: 1
In Hebrew, to zakar (“remember”) isn’t so much a cerebral activity as it is a hand and mouth action. It’s akin to remembering someone’s birthday by the very act of throwing them a party. Such a Hebrew party would constitute the remembrance. Similarly, to remember a name isn’t just to recall someone’s name but to speak it— or, in God’s case, to praise it. “I will cause your name to be remembered [zakar],” the psalmist says, meaning, the “nations will praise you forever and ever” (45: 17). Remembering was praising. So when the Lord remembered Noah and the animals, it wasn’t as if God slapped his forehead and exclaimed, “Good grief— I forgot all about the ship!” No, he remembered them in the very act of making the wind blow over the earth. Sending the wind was the act of remembrance. When God remembers us, he acts to save and bless us. Likewise, when he does not remember our sins (Isa. 43: 25), he doesn’t act to punish us for them. Christ is the Father’s remembrance incarnate. He is the tangible, verifiable, embodied gift of God’s redemptive remembering. “Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O LORD!” (Ps. 25: 7). (Taken from Unveiling Mercy: 365 Daily Devotions Based on Insights from Old Testament Hebrew by Chad Bird).
One of the ways I try to keep myself actively in God’s Word and to continually grow as a student and teacher of the Scriptures is to read as much as I can the Old Testament in Hebrew and the New Testament in Greek. I get up every morning before dawn, make coffee for me and my wife, sit in my chair and read the Bible in the original languages. That time in God’s Word is precious to me and it feeds me for the day. My friend, Chad Bird, has written a 365-day devotional where he focuses briefly on one different Hebrew word every day. Chad has a gift for taking those words and unraveling them to see how Christ is the illumination of all the Scriptures. I encourage you to get a copy and start your day reading, growing, and being filled with God’s living and faith-giving Word. God’s rich blessings upon each one of you. You are remembered by God, and He never forgets.
-Pastor Darrin Sheek
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Zoom into our Wednesday Night Bible Study! |
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We are trying something new! if you would like to participate in our Wednesday night bible study from home, please join us at 7:00pm this evening by clicking the zoom link below:
Meeting ID: 834 9279 6297
Passcode: 480546
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2022 DIRECTORY UPDATES!
If you need an address, phone number or email added or changed in time for our 2022 Church Member Directory please let Kayleen, our church secretary know either in person or by clicking the button below and filling out our online form. Thank you!
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Don't Forget about our Free Devotions! |
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Add to your daily routine with some inspirational spiritual reading! The church has many different devotional and prayer booklets to choose from at our free literature table, located in the Narthex. We receive new editions every few months so be sure to check back frequently.
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Please Join us this Sunday as we gather for worship. Service times are 8:00am & 10:30am. We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!
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Upcoming Service: Casting out unclean spirits
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Elders
8:00am: John Henderson & Joshua Scott
10:30am: Randy Cade & Steven Sarandis
Readers
8:00am: 10:30am:
Altar Guild
(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)
8:00am: Cindy Sheek 10:30am:Shavonia Wilson
Ways you Can Serve:
We are thankful for those who support our Divine Service every Sunday by filling much these needed positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles, or how you can help during service,
Please Contact Pastor Sheek:
(949) 370-7198
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Sunday School for Ages 4-12! |
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Children's Sunday School is held Every Sunday at 9:15am in the school building and is open to all children age 4-12. Sunday school students enjoy a Snack, Craft and Bible lesson. Please encourage your children to try out Sunday School and maybe even bring a friend from the neighborhood!
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Sunday Morning
Bible Study
Please join us this Sunday, January 30th at 9:15am for coffee and discussion.
Led By: Pastor Sheek
Topic: The Multifaceted Gospel Jewel: Justification
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Tuesday Morning
Bible Study
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Please join us every Tuesday morning at 9:30am for coffee, fellowship and discussion.
Led by: Elder Steven Sarandis.
Topic: The Book of James
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Wednesday Night
Bible Study
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Wednesday Night Bible Study is held at 7:00pm. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Led By: Pastor Sheek
Topic: Ephesians 6
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Please check out our church bulletin board for some items needed by our teachers and church staff. Our giving tree is an opportunity for our congregation to support our church, school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it into either the church or school office with a donation towards your selected item, or feel free to donate the item outright if it's something you already have!
Here are some items we are in need of so far:
Church:
Garment steamer for tablecloths
Single-Serving Punch or Crystal Light Packets
Staples Gift Cards for Office Supplies
Postage Stamps
Donuts & Coffee Fund
Grade School:
KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM NEEDS
1st GRADE
5th/6th GRADE
BOOKS FOR 7th & 8th GRADE:
(16 copies of each needed, digital or paperback):
Crash - Jerry Spinelli
Knots in My Yo-Yo String - Jerry Spinelli
Hatchet - Gary Paulsen
My Life in Dog Years - Gary Paulsen
Guts - Gary Paulsen
The Egypt Game - Zilpha Keatley Snyder
ALL GRADES
2 Refrigerators for the Gym Kitchen (Used is fine!)
Small water bottles
Oat and Honey granola bars
Individual apple sauces
Capri suns
Field Trip Funds
STEM Lab Equipment
Tuition Help
Blue and Black Writing Pens
Masks (Adult and Child Size)
Preschool:
Child-Size Face Masks
Non-perishable Snacks and Small Waters
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We are happy to be able to live stream our 8:00 am service to our YouTube Channel for those that would like to view from home. You can find a link to our services and other videos on our channel. Please Subscribe to our channel using the YouTube icon below, and click the 'Notifications Bell' to ensure you are alerted every time we post a new video. Thank You!
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We thank God that our congregation remains healthy and so far, free from the Covid-19 Virus! We pray for everyone’s continued health and strength as we move forward!
- Pray for continued student enrollment at Prince of Peace School and Preschool and outreach efforts into the community.
- Members at Prince of Peace to grow in faith and love for one another, willing to give of our gifts and talents within the congregation, serving and sharing Christ with our neighbors, family, and friends.
- Tom Olmos – Prayers for recovery from ongoing illness.
- For Wanda Gielow, experiencing problems with her knees.
- For peace and comfort for Joan McMasters
- For Elaine Kercher, for comfort and care.
- For Mary Quintana, sister of Alicia Ojeda, who is awaiting a kidney transplant.
If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.
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Let us Pray for our Members of The Week: |
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Mike and Brandy Donelson-Loken
Let us give thanks and pray for Mike and Brandy for the following:
- May our Lord continue to bless Mike, Brandy, and their children with a home filled with faith and gracious love.
- May our Lord continue to care and provide for Donelson-Loken family and direct their future according to His goodness and mercy.
- We give thanks for the many ways the Donelson-Loken's have served our church, and we pray our Lord will continue to give them a heart for service and use them as a blessing for others.
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Pastor Sheek And Our Elders |
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Pastor Sheek and our Board of Elders continue to pray for you and are here to support you during these trying times. Pastor Sheek is available any time and can be reached via email or his cell for continuing support.
Email: PastorSheek@gmail.com
Cell #: (949) 370-7198
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Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during this transitional time of distancing.
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We have been working hard to update our member contact information. We now have our printed Church Directories, which you can pick up either in your designated mail box or at the church office.
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Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members every week. This email highlights important upcoming events for both the church and school. You can even check out the scripture readings for upcoming Sunday Services ahead of time! Please be sure to check your emails every week.
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PRINCE OF PEACE NEEDS YOUR HELP TOO!
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During this time of uncertainty, your continuing support is as important as ever! There are several options for you to give this month to help our church succeed and grow in the challenging times ahead. Please consider pledging a donation on our secure donation page which can be found on our website or simply by clicking the Donate Now button below. You can also mail a check or drop off a donation to the church office at :
1421 W Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92802
Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday
9:00am -2:00pm
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