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What's Happening with Prince of Peace
Friday, July 23, 2021
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At the recent memorial service for Joan & Jim Goepfert, I was tasked with describing how their lives were inextricably woven into the history of Prince of Peace. As Charter Members, joining during the first year of the church’s ministry in 1957-58, Joan & Jim lived faithfully to support the work of this church and the people who comprised it throughout its 64 years. One thing that Pastors Betsy, Ruth and I share with every pastor that has ever served Prince of Peace, is that we all had the privilege to have been called “Pastor” by Joan & Jim.
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Looking Ahead to Sunday, July 25 |
There are three worship opportunities for Sunday, July 25 -
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Sunday Schedule
9:30am - Lemonade & Coffee in the Parking Lot
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Sunday's Preacher: Pastor Ruth
When God created the creatures of the air, water, and land, God called them “good.” And when God created humans, part of our call is to tend to the goodness of creation, to partner with our non-human planet partners. What does the creation story tell us about our responsibility to our fellow creatures?
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Farewell Celebration for Pastor Ruth Following Both Services |
Join us as we say farewell to Pastor Ruth on Sunday, July 25 following both worship services in the Prince of Peace parking lot. July 25 is Pastor Ruth's last day at Prince of Peace. |
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Prince of Peace Opportunities & Updates |
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ELCA Missionary work in Bratislava, Slovakia |
On Sunday, July 18, 2021 Naomi and Nick Sveholm shared about their experience as English teachers in Bratislava, Slovakia, a ministry of the ELCA.
Click here to read more and watch a recording of their presentation following the 8:30am worship service.
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Registration Deadlines Extended! |
The registration deadlines for both Serve and Learn Week and Vacation Bible School have been extended! Click the links below for more information or to register.
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PoP Service Project Night
Wednesday, July 28; 6:00pm
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Come one, come all! People of all ages are invited to Prince of Peace for a night of service.
Projects include:
- Outdoor Yard Clean Up at PoP
- Fleece Tie Blankets for Bridging
- Sandwich-Making for Minneapolis Recreation Development, Inc. a non-profit serving vulnerable youth and families in need
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Congregation Cook Out!
Friday, July 30; 6:00pm
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Join people of all ages for a Cook Out on Friday, July 30 at 6 p.m. at Prince of Peace.
What is the occasion? We’re celebrating Cori’s 3 years of ministry with us at Prince of Peace. Plus we’re celebrating summertime, the opportunity to get together and the end of Serve & Learn Week.
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Now Hiring: A/V Production Manager |
Prince of Peace is looking for a person with the interest and aptitude to support our collaborative, energetic pastoral team, talented staff and passionate volunteers. The right candidate is skilled in audio mixing and video production, competent in a variety of software platforms and has great people skills.
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Meet PoP's New Youth Director |
Julene Hawkins join the PoP staff on July 14 and is being installed on Sunday, August 1.
She grew up in New Brighton, attending Abiding Savior Lutheran Church where she was active in youth activities.
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Here is a quick look at the issues and actions addressed by the Congregational Council on July 13, 2021.
- Liberating Structures Initiative
- Audio Visual Tech
- Pastor for Visitation & Congregational Care
- Roof Project Team
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Volunteers Needed for ELCA Youth Gathering |
Volunteer applications are now being accepted for the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis – July 24 – 28! This is an incredible way to help welcome tens of thousands of youth to MN next summer and is a perfect volunteer opportunity for retirees and grandparents.
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God created the earth and all that is in it. During the month of July we are exploring God’s creation and our relationship to it through our Sunday worship series and artwork by people related to Prince of Peace. Thank you to Diane Dodge for curating the weekly in-person displays around the themes of air and sky, water, land and plants, creatures and heavens and earth.
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Current Worship Series:
On Earth
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We pray, as Jesus taught us, for God’s will to be done on earth, as in heaven. God has assigned us to a place of privilege and responsibility. But if we are truly to be God’s hands at work caring for creation, we seemed to be falling short.
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It is a bittersweet responsibility that I am writing to inform you Pastor Ruth Sorenson-Prokosch is resigning her call with Prince of Peace. I commend her letter to you as it describes the gratitude we all share in her ministry among us these past three years.
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Ministry Partner & Community Opportunities & Updates |
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Women of the St. Paul Area Synod Speaking Event with Toni Carter
August 14; 10:00am
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Commissioner Toni Carter from District 4 will be at Luther Memorial Church on Saturday, August 14 at 10:00am. Toni will be speaking on the topic “Hindsight is 2020, Lessons Light our Path”.
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Looking back at last Sunday, July 18 |
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From mountains to plains, forests to prairies, we experience the topography of the land God created and entrusted to our care. From farming to recreation, we appreciate how the earth nurtures all that is green and growing. |
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Thanks to everyone who helped contribute to our worship services! |
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