Prince of Peace Anaheim | November 12, 2020
A Letter From Our Pastor

An Invitation for Thanksgiving

The Scriptures are full of invitations to give God the praise and thanksgiving due Him for His loving and gracious care for us. Here are a few verses to reflect upon as we head towards our national day of Thanksgiving:

  • "Through [Christ] then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name." Hebrews 13:15

  • "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

  • "In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?" Psalm 56:4

  •  "Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things." Psalm 107:8-9

  •   “It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night...” Psalm 92:1-3


PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE UPCOMING SERVICES:

Thanksgiving Eve Service: Wednesday November 25th at 7pm
  • Join us for a worship service of singing and praise as we reflect on God’s blessings upon us.

Advent Services: Wednesdays November 2nd, 9th, 16th at 7pm
  • We have Advent services coming up, we hope you will join us! Soup Suppers TBD

 -Pastor Darrin Sheek

Calling All Families, We Need Your Help SATURDAY!

Come and join the fun as we work together to spruce up our Church and Campus this Saturday, November 14th! Some things we could use your help with are:
  • Prepping and painting doors
  • Washing tables
  • Power washing the sidewalks and stairs
  • Washing windows
  • Painting safety markings

See you all this Saturday!

See's Candy Fundraiser - Now through Dec
Pick up a form in the school office or order from a student!

ITS TIME FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD!
Grab a box from either the church or school office to pack for a child in need! The Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child collects shoebox gifts filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items and delivers them to children in need all around the world to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way. Please turn your boxes in by NOV 16!
FREE BOOKS FOR YOU!
The church often receives extra books and study materials that we would like to pass on to you. Please visit the literature table in the Narthex to see what we have available. Please help yourself to anything that sparks your interest! 
Sunday Service:
Please Join us this Sunday as we gather for worship. Service times are 8:00am & 10:30am.

We continue to ask that congregants please practice social distancing, wear masks if desired, and be seated 6 ft apart. Hand Sanitizer will be available in the back for everyone to use. We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Upcoming Service: Parable of the Talents
Elders
8:00am: Joshua Scott 10:30am: Randy Cade

Readers
8:00am: Darrik Sheek 10:30am: Ron Jones

Altar Guild
(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)

8:00am: Judy Vega 10:30am: Linda Henderson

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
Lutheran Ambassador Still Needed!
If you have a love for the proclamation of the Gospel and would like to serve as our Lutheran Hour ambassador, please contact Pastor Sheek. Not a lot is expected of this volunteer position; you will serve as liaison to The Lutheran Hour Ministries and help to host our Lutheran Hour Sunday (typically the first Sunday in February) 

Sunday School

We have Sunday school every week for youth of all ages! Bring your little ones to learn more about the bible.

Every Sunday at 9:15am.
Sunday Morning Bible Study
The Freedom of a Christian

Please join us outside this Sunday, November 15th at 9:15am for coffee and a time of study.
Tuesday Bible Study
The Living Way Bible Study group meets every week through fall. The next study will be Tuesday, Nov. 17th, and will be on The Gospel of Acts at 9:30am. Everyone is Welcome! We will meet in person and continue to practice social distancing. We have plenty of space so everyone can spread out! Please remember your mask or face covering to keep yourself and others safe. In the meantime, you are welcome to read ahead to get acquainted
with the scriptures.
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Our next evening bible study will be tonight, 7:00pm Wednesday, November 18th, and will be on 2 Corinthians: Chapter 7. We will meet in person and continue to practice social distancing. We have plenty of space so everyone can spread out! Please remember your mask or face covering to keep yourself and others safe. In the meantime, you are welcome to read ahead to get acquainted with the scriptures.
Thank you to the members that have been donating so far!

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 school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it in to 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! Please check back frequently for new items.


Here are some items we are in need of so far:


General:
Lysol Wipes
Travel size Tooth paste/Mouthwash
Hand Sanitizer
Copy Paper and Ink (Staples Gift Cards)
Sunday School Fund
Donuts & Coffee Fund

Preschool:
Child-Size Face Masks
Non-perishable Snacks and Small Waters for Emergency Supplies

Grade School:
EZ-UP Tents
8ct. Boxes of Crayola Crayons
15 Plastic Shoe Bins with Lids
Magnetic Expo Dry Erase Markers
Field Trip Fund
STEM Lab Equipment

We are once again live streaming our 8:00 am service to our YouTube Channel. 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!
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!

  • For all those separated from their families, friends, church family, and work during this health crisis, and for those suffering from Covid -19 across the globe.

  • For all those unemployed or under-employed, that their daily needs be met and their trust in our Lord, who provides, will be strengthened.

  • For our staff, teachers, students, and families at Prince of Peace, that our Lord would sustain them all through these days as we strive to continue and support the mission of our church and school.

  • 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.

  • Tony and Donna Beltran – Prayers for continued strength and healing.

  • Tom Olmos – Prayer for protection from the virus at his facility.

  • Lance, the husband of Lisa Henderson’s sister-in-law, for healing, comfort, and care.

  • Rev. Dr. Tom Park, for Employment.

  • For Paul Burciaga recovering from Covid
  • For Lourdes Umali, Mother-in-law of Kelly, for her upcoming surgery and prayers for her comfort and healing.

  • For Karl Rosenkranz, Uncle of Kayleen Lansdale, Recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastasized Melanoma.

  • Lisa Gilbertson prayers for Elbow surgery Nov 10th


If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.
Let us pray for our Members of The Week:

Ron Jones and Rob Biddlecombe

Let us give thanks and pray for our members for the following:

  • Our Lord would continue to keep these two members in His steadfast love that never ceases or comes to an end.

  • Our Lord would continue to use these dear members to bless others as they go about their daily lives in Christ

  • Our Lord would strengthen them in their faith in Him and nurture their love for others even more and more. 

✯✯ BLAST FROM THE PAST ✯✯
PRINCE OF PEACE - NOV. 11, 1961

A newspaper article about our fledgling church, pastor and its parallels with the History of Martin Luther.


Have any vintage P.O.P. photos or memorabilia at home? Please bring them by the church office so we can copy them for our archive!
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We Are Here For You!
Pastor Sheek And Our Elders
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

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.

Staying in The Loop!

  • 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.

  • 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.

PRINCE OF PEACE NEEDS YOUR HELP TOO!
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