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Prince of Peace builds disciples of Jesus who know God, grow together, and serve the world.

Dear Prince of Peace Family,

We have been closely watching the weather forecast for this weekend, and due to the predicted conditions, we have decided not to hold on-campus worship this Sunday, January 25.

As a result:

• One recorded worship service will be shared online for the congregation’s convenience and can be used for both our 8:00 and 10:30 worship times. The link will be available Sunday morning, and we will share it through email, text, our website, and social media.
• There will be no Sunday School classes
• No music rehearsals will take place

In honor of National Lutheran Schools Week, this special worship service has been rescheduled to next Sunday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m., due to the snow.

The good news is that the Chili Cook-Off is still a go! We’re looking forward to warming up with a bowl of award-winning chili, good company, and a little friendly competition before the storm rolls in.

As a reminder, Prince of Peace follows Fairfax County Public Schools when determining closures for both church and school offices.

As the weather approaches, we also encourage you to check in on neighbors, especially those who may need a little extra help staying safe and warm.

Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We’ll continue to communicate by email and text as needed, and we look forward to being together online this Sunday.

Stay safe and warm,

Prince of Peace Staff

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Join us tonight! The cook-off is still on!

In honor of National Lutheran Schools Week, this special worship service has been rescheduled to next Sunday, February 1, at 10:30 a.m. due to the snow. This child-friendly service will be a celebration of Prince of Peace Lutheran School and its mission of making disciples of Jesus. The joyful service will include children in visible and meaningful ways and is designed for worshipers of all ages. Whether you have young children, love the energy they bring, or simply want to celebrate our school, you are warmly invited to join us for this special service.

Calendar

Upcoming

Feb 1 - National Lutheran Schools Week 10:30am

Feb 15 - Baby Bottle Campaign Begins

Feb 18 - Ash Wednesday Worship at 12pm & 7pm

Feb 21 - Kingdom Club (1-6 Grade)

Feb 25 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12pm

For more details on all events read below, visit our website, or email info@poplc.org.

ECHO’s Food Pantry uses paper grocery bags and plastic sleeves that are used for home-delivered newspapers. While these are things one might normally recycle or discard, we ask you to save them for ECHO

Currently, the Food Pantry especially needs Masa flour, spaghetti sauce, lemon juice, canned fruits packed in juice, laundry detergent, shampoo and deodorant, but they can use all types of non-perishable foods and hygiene items. Please choose “regular” sizes, not giant-sized products. Remember that, for safety purposes, ECHO cannot distribute foods that are past an expiration date or that have been opened or re-packaged.

If you have donations you can drop them off right here at Prince of Peace! There is a large white bin on wheels in the hallway off the church office. Just drop your items in there anytime!

We live in a “I can do it myself” culture. That has been cultivated by our access to technology. Yet the question is, “Do I need help to create my Christian estate plan?” This month we consider that your estate plan represents the biggest collection of decisions with far more impact than any others in life. Estate planning is more than a task such as filing your income taxes online. Your attorney, financial advisor, insurance representative and tax advisor all have a responsibility to help you plan well. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can help make sure all the communication is working with all these people, also making sure that your goals are being respected. Contact Pastor John Denninger, our Southeastern District, Gift Planning Counselor.

Floral Arrangers Desperately Needed

Our altar flowers are lovingly arranged each week by volunteers from our church family, not a florist. Right now, we would love to welcome a few more people to this ministry.

If you enjoy flowers — or are curious to learn — no experience is required. We are happy to teach and support you. Volunteering is usually about once a month (or less as the team grows), the church reimburses flower costs, and you may arrange them in your own creative style.

If this sounds like something you might enjoy, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Arla Albers. Your creativity and care could help make our worship space bloom, and we would be grateful to share this ministry with you.

Each month, we will share a resource so you’re aware of what’s available at Prince of Peace. We encourage you to keep an eye on these updates, as needs can change and you never know when you or a friend, neighbor, or family member might be blessed by one of these services.

This month, we want you to know that several mobility aids are available for short-term use. Do you have a visitor or neighbor recovering who could use a walker or wheelchair? We have you covered. Contact Brad Womble.

Do you teach Sunday school, lead a Bible Study, host a Grow Group, help gather people for fellowship? YOU are a Grow Group leader! Thank you for pouring into others and let us fill you up with a morning of prayer, encouragement and connection. We hope you can join us!

Please RSVP to Sara Wilson at Sara.Wilson@poplc.org.

Save the Date!

Hop on over and mark your calendars for our Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 AM–12:00 PM!

This joyful morning will be filled with colorful eggs, laughter, and Easter fun for kids and families. More details are coming soon, including registration, volunteer opportunities, and ways to donate to help make this event egg-stra special.

For now, just save the date and get ready to celebrate the joy of Easter together. Keep an eye out for sign-ups opening soon!

POC: Sara Wilson

Warmly inviting you to our Women's Connection Fair! Come join us on Friday evening for a Sip & Paint event and a chance to invite a friend and get to know some other Prince of Peace sisters! Join us back on Saturday morning for devotional time, and an afternoon with lunch and an opportunity to explore some of our ministries and serve our community.

POC: Sara Wilson

More Upcoming Dates

March 4 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 11 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 15 - Baby Bottle Deadline

March 18 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12pm

March 18 - Easter Family Chapel & Dinner 6:00pm

March 21 - Spring Clean-Up

March 22 - First Communion at 10:30am

March 25 - Lenten Worship & Lunch 12:00pm

March 28 - Easter Egg Hunt 10:00am

March 29 - Palm Sunday

April 2 - Maundy Thursday Worship 7:00pm

April 3 - Good Friday Worship 7:00pm

April 5 - Easter Worship 8 & 10:30am

April 17 - Women's Connection Event 7:00pm-9:00pm

April 18 - Women's Connection Event 9:00am - 2:00pm

April 18 - Kingdom Club 5:00pm

Prince of Peace Sermon Podcast

Prince of Peace is now broadcasting our sermons on some podcast apps. Just search "Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Springfield VA" or use this link on your favorite podcast tool. You can also visit https://poplcva.podbean.com or email

streaming@poplc.org for more information.

There's an app for that!

Did you know that Prince of Peace has a directory app! You can even update your own personal information. Click the button for the directions on downloading the app and creating your profile. If you would like to know more please email info@poplc.org.