Prince of Peace
Weekly Update

October 15- 21, 2021

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another."

- Charles Dickens
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WORSHIP IN OCTOBER

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in the building, in-person.
 
  • No online registration. Everyone will be, however, asked to sign in upon arrival.
  • Masks are NOW required regardless of vaccination status.*
  • The single-use bulletins will remain, but the hymns will be sung from the hymnal.
  • While social distancing will be encouraged worshipers may sit wherever they prefer. 
  • Communion will continue to use the communion kits where worshipers are seated.
  • The offering will be gathered when worshipers arrive and brought forward during the service.   
 
*from the Town of Brookfield - Effective Monday, August 16th, the use of face masks that cover the nose and mouth is mandatory in all indoor areas, both public and private, regardless of vaccine status, where safe social distancing cannot be maintained. This includes all indoor spaces that are open to the public.
  
Sundays at 9:00 a.m. will also be on Zoom and streamed to our Facebook page. 
 
Sundays from 10:15 to 10:50 a.m. Sunday School
in-person in the Green Room or playground (weather permitting) for children 1st-5th grade. See the Sunday School page on our website for details.
 
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. 
outdoor, parking lot, worship with communion. 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. Those fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks.
Calling All Adults!

Join us every Sunday at 10:15 a.m. for a 30-minute conversation about the Sunday scripture (primarily the Gospel) story. Come explore -
What scares, confuses, or challenges me in this text? What delights me in this text? What stories or memories does this text stir in me?
What is God up to in this text? What questions do you have? What is God saying to you? to us as a congregation? No Experience Necessary. Join us in the Green room. Bring your bulletin, coffee, and your questions. See you there and then.
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ELCA Domestic Disaster Fund

100% of your financial gifts given to the ELCA Domestic Relief Fund will go to assist victims of Hurricane Ida. Please give today.
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.
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FLOWERS AT THE ALTAR

Most Sundays during the year, we have a beautiful bouquet of flowers at the altar that was created by the members of Altar Guild. Those flowers are dedicated and paid for by members of the congregation The donor or recipient of the flowers are welcome to take their arrangement after the last service on Sunday.

The arrangements cost $25.00.  If you would like to dedicate altar flowers in memory of a loved one, to the glory of God, or in honor of a person or event, you can sign up for your chosen date on the Flower Chart between the bathrooms in the Narthex. You also need to fill out a flower request form, which is located next to the Flower Chart, and put it in Rene Tuccillo’s mailbox. Your name and dedication will appear in the worship bulletins.  If two people sign up for the same date, flowers can be placed in other locations in the Sanctuary, such as on the organ or  piano or at the baptismal font.  We do not have flowers at the altar during lent.

is tonight at 6:00 p.m.!

Hosts:
James & Donna Vitetta

Update: This FNL will be held at Prince of Peace!
 
If you have not signed up and plan on attending please contact Donna Vitetta with what you will bring at
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Women of the ELCA
Prince of Peace Craft Fair 2021
 
The annual Craft Fair is scheduled for 
Saturday, November 6th from 
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at our church. 

 As you may or may not know, everything for the Fair is donated.

We are presenting opportunity for you to participate in this annual congregational event.

 Please let us know what you can offer this year ASAP by clicking the link below.
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A Place for YOU in Sunday School?

There are opportunities for caring adults...
 

We are looking for caring adults and high-schoolers to serve as leaders and helpers for our 30-minute Sunday School. Simply click on the button below to get to Sign-up Genius where you can volunteer for 1 Sunday or as many as you like. The only prep before class is to read over the curriculum which will be sent to you by Heather after you sign-up. All supplies needed will be waiting in the classroom.  
All Saints’ Sunday is on November 7th.

If you have lost loved ones during the past year, please print their names on the sheet on the table near the front door, so they can be included in the prayers and listed in the bulletin on All Saints’ Sunday.  
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Come and Work with PoP's newly forming Finance Committee
 
Openings now exist to get in on the formation of this essential ministry team!

If you have the desire and willingness to help your congregation remain good stewards of all our financial resources, you are the perfect fit for this team!
 
For more information about this committee please reach out to Lorraine Lavery at [email protected]. 
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Is God calling you to serve as PoP's new Treasurer?
 
The newly forming Finance Committee is anticipating supporting a new church treasurer. This will be a stipend position with oversite for Congregational finances.
 
Please see the bulletin board for a specific job description or email Lorraine Lavery at [email protected] for more information. This is a limited-time opportunity. Is God calling you? 
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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.