From Ashes to Glory
“Dust you are and to dust you shall return.” Those are the words spoken as a mixture of ash and oil are placed on one’s forehead forming the shape of a cross on Ash Wednesday. These words echo back to the book of Genesis when God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils. Adam was placed into a garden where the tree of life was located in its midst. Man never had it so good.
You know the rest of the story, Adam and Eve disobeyed the Word of the LORD eating fruit from the forbidden tree, and all was lost. They were removed from the garden, away from the tree of life; death and decay were now brought into God’s once perfect creation. It is into this situation the words by God are spoken to Adam, “Dust you are and to dust you shall return.” There you have it; the consequences of sin – death.
Since that time, we have been born into bodies that break down, get old, get sick, ache, hurt, get diseases, fall down and get scraped, need surgeries, need medications, get wrinkles, loose hair, and eventually will return to the earth and become dust. If this is all there is to this life; it is short and it’s really downhill from the day we are born…the clock starts ticking.
Enter Jesus. God became a man to redeem that dust, to die for that dust, to raise that dust up to new and eternal life. God took on human dust so that dust may become holy and live. “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live” (John 11:25-26). Though we die, though we become dust again, yet that dust shall live. John goes on to write in his first letter, “Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:2).
When our Lord Jesus returns again, he will raise that dust up to new life in new a new body, one that will never decay, one that will never get sick, tired, diseased, or break down. It will be a body fit for eternity. We are not sure exactly what we will be or look like, but we know one thing, we shall be like him. Those promises are for you and for me. Let’s trust them, live in them, and find our lasting hope and joy because of them. For in Jesus, dust never had it so good.
-Pastor Darrin Sheek
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Thank You So Much For Everyone that Participated Last Saturday!
The turn out was fantastic and we got so much done! It was truly an exciting sight to see our POP family be able to come together as a community during these challenging times. The entire POP Staff and faculty are so thankful for everyone's effort.
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Please pick up your End of the Year Donation Summary from your designated church mailbox in the Narthex. If you do not have an assigned mailbox and would like one, please let the Church Secretary know. Thank you! |
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Join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 4pm or 7pm on February 17th. This service begins our 40 day journey through the season of Lent, helping us to reflect on our need for a savior leading us all the way to the foot of Jesus' cross on Good Friday and His empty grave on Easter Sunday.
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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! |
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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!
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Upcoming Service: The Transfiguration of Christ
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Elders
8:00am: Joshua Scott 10:30am: Randy Cade
Readers
8:00am: Carol Smallwood 10:30am: Randy Cade
Altar Guild
(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)
8:00am: Kelly Umali 10:30am: Cynthia Cade
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 Morning Bible Study |
Please join us this Sunday, February 14th at 9:15am for coffee and a time of study. We will be covering session 5 of our Christianity in America Course:
The History of the LCMS in America
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The Living Way Bible Study group meets every week through fall. The next study will be Tuesday, February 16th, 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! In the meantime, you are welcome to read ahead to get acquainted with the scriptures.
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Wednesday Night Bible Study
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Please Join us tonight, February 10th at 7:00pm, for our final Wednesday night bible study before the season of Lent. Wednesday bible study will be postponed and replaced by our Lent Soup Suppers and Service.
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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 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:
16oz Disposable bowls
Instant Punch
Postage Stamps
Lysol Wipes
Donuts & Coffee Fund
Preschool:
Child-Size Face Masks
Non-perishable Snacks and Small Waters
Grade School:
Staples Gift Cards
Field Trip Fund
STEM Lab Equipment
Tuition Help
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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!
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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!
- 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.
- 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 their family members recovering from Covid
- Tom Olmos – Prayers for recovery from ongoing illness and recent pneumonia
- Linda Olmos - Prayers for strength and peace during a difficult time
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For Nancy Hubbard, neighbor of Judy Vega who is suffering from Liver Cancer
- For the Healing of Patricia and Christine, family members of Joan McMasters
- For Cheryl Lynn Gielow, for good results on her pending medical tests
- For Claudia Moreno (friend of Will) who has Stage 4 cancer
- Karen Vargas, John Henderson’s sister, who is recovering from Covid
- For Pastor Trevor- Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer
- For Stephen Ramsay with Lymphoma
- Jamie’s Grandmother, in the hospital recovering from a stroke-friend of the Carrs.
- For strength and healing of Albert Ojeda III just diagnosed with chronic heart failure
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 Member of The Week: |
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Donna and Tony Beltran
Let us give thanks and pray for Donna and Tony for the following:
- For continued health and peace.
- For the strength of faith to continue trusting in the Lords' goodness and faithfulness during these days.
- May God continue to use Tony and Donna as a blessing in the lives of others.
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✯✯ BLAST FROM THE PAST ✯✯
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Late 1960s: A Special Visitor!
POP Preschool students and staff were treated to a very special visit from the Picture Pony. If you had a family member attending POP nursery school in the late 60s or Early 70s, please stop by the church office, we have many more photos!
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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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