Prince of Peace
Weekly Update
April 30 - May 6, 2021

"One reason people resist change is because they focus on what they have to give up, instead of what they have to gain."
- Godwin
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NEW SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE

We offer the following weekly worship and learning opportunities through the summer (or until COVID recommendations suggests otherwise).

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the building, in-person, worship with communion following all the COVID-19 precautions. Click below to register to attend in-person.

Sunday at 9:00 a.m. will also be on Zoom and streamed to our Facebook page. Click below for Zoom Link.

Meeting ID: 893 6306 3583
Passcode: 689284

Sunday from 10:15 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. Sunday School in-person in the Green Room and over Zoom for children 1st-5th grade. See the Sunday School page for details.

Sundays at 11:00 a.m. outdoor, parking lot, worship with communion (same as last summer). This service will not be on Zoom or streamed. Park in the lower parking lot and walk toward the church with your folding chairs. Bring your own bread and wine or use the kit provided. In case of inclement weather, service will be broadcast over FM radio in the parking lot.
With the New Worship Schedule...

 ...comes new opportunities for worship leadership.

If you have already decided which worship Sunday worship service you will regularly attend - 9:00 a.m. inside or 11:00 a.m. outside - please consider assisting with worship leadership for that service.
There is an opportunity for you to be a part of the Welcome Team (greeter, temperature taker, attendance taker, help with seating, lector, etc,) at the 9:00 a.m. indoor service and the Welcome Team (set-up manager, greeter, bulletin distributor, offering collector, parking assistant, lector, etc.) at the 11:00 a.m. outdoor worship.

Please prayerfully consider how you can be a part of these two essential Welcome Teams. For more information and an opportunity to serve, contact Pr. Lutz today. Opportunities exist starting this Sunday. 
CREATING COMMUNITY

Creating Community is an email devotion to guide your preparation for worship for the following weekend. 

Imagine how much more clear and relevant God's Word will be if you have had an opportunity to read, reflect, and dwell in the Word prior to worship. You may do this devotion as an individual, with others, as a family, or over Zoom as a small group. 

Each devotion arrives on Monday and can be engaged in anytime before Sunday's worship. 
 
The devotion includes three simple steps:

1. Read through the text (provided)

2. Respond to the questions (select one of the sets of questions from the three possibilities )

3. Offer a Prayer (one is provided)
 
Click below to see devotions for this Sunday.
Offering,Tithes and
Special Donations 

We say "Thank you" to all who have mailed in their offerings.
Please help us stay current with our financial obligations
during this difficult time.
Mail in your offering to address below or give online by clicking the button below.
You can now make a one time or reoccurring donation
through your bank account or debit/credit card.
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ALL HANDS ON DECK!
LOOKING FOR DISCIPLES -   FAMILIES WELCOME!

PRINCE OF PEACE
SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
 
Saturday, May 15th  
8:30 a.m.
 
Please help Prince of Peace get ready for a beautiful spring!   There is a task for all ages. Disciples are needed for trash pick-up, mulching trees, weeding, etc. We could use some strong younger disciples to lift some heavier items. All you need to bring is a pair of gloves and a willing spirit.  
Please r.s.v.p. to poplutheranchurch@sbcglobal.net if you’re on board.
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CHURCH MEMBERS IN NEED

Here is an opportunity to offer Christian service to members of PoP.

Sign up below to provide food/a meal for Maimo and Gene Passarella as they both are convalescing at home. 

Please contact Nan Carlson for more information at nancsew@gmail.com.
Thank you to everyone that participated in the Savers Drive. We raised $1117.64 to donate to Daily Bread. 

The next congregational meeting will be on June 13th

POP’s new worship schedule will start May 2nd.

Be on the lookout for more information about Defining POP’s “Why” small group discussions.

Next Council meeting dates: Executive May 12th and Full Council May 19th.
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FOOD PANTRY IS SEEKING DONATIONS
 
Please consider a food or monetary donation to the DAILY BREAD FOOD PANTRY during this pandemic. 

Your food-insecure neighbors will benefit from your donations of:

  • Black beans or any kind of canned or bagged beans
  • Rice in 1,2 or 3 lb. bags
  • Pasta - any kind
  • Cereal - Cheerios, Corn Flakes. Rice Krispies (no sweet cereals)
  • Tomato sauce in cans
  • Tuna
  • Chicken in cans
  • Peanut butter
  • Pork & beans or meals in cans
  • Canned vegetables (especially corn)

Drop off your food items or checks (payable to DAILY BREAD FOOD PANTRY) to the church's freshly painted front door.

Your neighbors thank you.
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How to Reach
the Pastor

And as always, Pastor Lutz is easily accessible. You can email him (poppastorpaul@ sbcglobal.net) call him on his cell (609.578.7921) or post on his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/PoP-Pastor-Paul-106119548198922
Although there will be no regular office hours, the church phone is checked every couple of days for messages.
203-775-9070
popluthernchurch@sbcglobal.net