It’s Wednesday, but Friday’s Coming
If you are a part of the weekly work force whose rhythm of the work week is Monday through Friday, Wednesdays are commonly known as hump day. It’s right in the middle of the week where you have finally shed the Monday morning blues and are starting to have thoughts and hopes for Friday. It’s Wednesday but Friday is coming! When Friday arrives, for many people it’s Fri-yay!
It’s not that people dislike their job; but let’s be honest, there is a reason it is called “work.” Work by definition means and extended effort over a period of time, and sometimes we don’t have the energy for the effort, or we would rather be spending our time doing other things. Friday is the finish line of the work week; we’ve reached the end, we made it. We know that rest is around the corner; we can sleep in. We can choose the activities that will fill our Saturdays and Sundays. We have a little time for ourselves and others, and hopefully be refreshed a little to start up again on Monday.
The rhythm of the work week in many ways is similar to the rhythm of our weekly life as Christians. We head into the week with the words of worship still ringing in our ears; the songs, the words of forgiveness, the prayers, the Scripture readings, the Creed, the sermon – all refreshing us in our faith and filling us up with God’s gracious love and mercy. We head into the week full and slowly we are being emptied. The reality of our fragile bodies reminds us that aches and pains go away slowly or not at all. The pressures of daily life slowly drain us. By Wednesday, Sunday seems so far gone, a distant memory. It’s hump day; we need the hope of a new day, a day of rest.
It’s Wednesday but Friday’s coming. On one particular Friday, nailed to a cross, our Lord Jesus took all of our daily and lifelong burdens into his death. He bled, he suffered, and he died for you on a Friday as an answer and an end to your Wednesdays. His good Friday brings us into the weekend where new hope is found once again, for our Lord rose on a Sunday to give us a new start, a new beginning, a new life in him.
Our Lord’s Friday leads us into His Sunday. Once again, after a week of living by faith in Jesus, facing the trials and temptations of another week, our Lord gathers us to himself to strengthen and feed us, to nurture and encourage us, to fill us up with the assurance and hope of new life in him, and to give us hearts that rejoice and are full with his love that we may give to others. Sunday sends us out into our Monday, and Monday leads to Wednesday. It’s Wednesday but Friday is coming, and if Friday comes, we know that Sunday is coming soon. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
-Pastor Darrin Sheek
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New After School Opportunities!
Contemporary Music Class and Hand Bell Choir
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Now offering Track and Field & Volleyball!
TRACK AND FIELD
If you have a student 3rd-8th Grade that is interested in joining the Track and Field team, please let Mr. B know by next week! I am attaching the track information to these News Notes. We are anticipating the practices to be held during the school day. For any questions, email Mr. B at: pbrehm@princeofpeaceanaheim.org
VOLLEYBALL
Join us for our “Just for Fun” Volleyball games and learn to play on a team!
Open to all 5th-8th Graders, every Thursday, 3:15-4:15 in the gym!
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SPECIAL GUEST PASTOR THIS SUNDAY: |
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Rev. Mendedo with Lutheran Bible Translators
Join us this Sunday to hear the mission of the Lutheran Bible Translators.
Sermon Topic: The God, Who Seek the LOST! – Rev. Mendedo
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JOIN THE HAPPY HEARTS CLUB!
Preschool Mentorship Program
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Sign up sheet located in the narthex on our Happy Hearts bulletin board (next to the giving tree), or email Audrey Lozada for more information!
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There is an LWML board meeting on Tuesday, March 29th @ 4pm
Please Contact Mary Rode for any questions: mrode_2@princeofpeaceanaheim.org
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Join us TONIGHT for our 3rd Soup Supper of Lent!
Please come enjoy a hearty soup & salad with us at 6pm followed by worship at 7pm with a special sermon series from Pastor Sheek:
Jonah: The God Who is Determined to Save.
Tonight's sermon topic is:
Salvation Belongs to The Lord ~ based on Jonah 2:1-10
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If you would like to bring a soup or dessert for next Wednesday, please sign up using the sheet is in the fellowship hall. Thank you! |
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VOTERS MEETING: March 27th @12pm
We will meet in the board room after our 2nd worship service to conduct the first voters meeting of 2022. Please attend if you are able, as we need 2/3 of our voting members present if we need to conduct a vote. Thank you!
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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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Free Devotions in the Narthex |
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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: The God, Who Seek the LOST
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Elders
8:00am: John Henderson & Joshua Scott
10:30am: Randy Cade & Steven Sarandis
Readers
8:00am: Matt Cooper 10:30am: Amanda Henderson
Altar Guild
(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)
8:00am: Cindy Sheek 10:30am: Elaine Girhing
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, March 20th at 9:15am for coffee and discussion.
Led By: Pastor Sheek
Topic: The Multifaceted Gospel Jewel: Forgiveness
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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 Daniel
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Wednesday Night
Bible Study
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On break until after Easter
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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:
PLASTIC EASTER EGGS AND CANDY!
Church:
Dollar tree/99cents only Gift Cards for Sunday School
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
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 peace and comfort for Joan McMasters
- For Joe Walsh, undergoing a treatment for a rare form of cancer.
- For Warren Carr, for strength and healing and God’s continued blessings upon him and his family.
- Prayers for strength and resilience for Al Ojeda, who is recovering in the hospital.
- For healing and strength for Yazi, friend of Kelly Umali, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
- For Nancy Funk , family friend of Debbie Cekorich, who lost her home to a fire.
- For John and Linda Henderson for recovery and care.
- For Jennifer Canning, family friend of Cindy Ottens. who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
- For comfort and care for the family and friends of Elaine Kercher, as they mourn her recent passing
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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Brian & Deborah Grafton and Jennifer Steinert
Let us give thanks and pray for Brian, Deborah and Jennifer:
- May our Lord continue to bless them with homes filled with faith and gracious love.
- May our Lord continue to care and provide for their families, and direct their future according to His goodness and mercy.
- We give thanks for the many ways they serve our church and school, and we pray our Lord will continue to give them a heart for service and to 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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