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Vol. 18 No. 31
August 1, 2015
www.poplc.org
Prince of Peace is a …
• Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer,
• Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities,
• Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus.
Inside:
Praise Our Lord in Spanish . . . page 2
Adult Education Classes . . . page 3
Members & Neighbors Needing Help . . . page 4
Last Chance to Sign up for PoP Haiti Mission Trip . . . page 5
The Communicator is now emailed each week to POP members. If you have not received it
and would like to be included, please contact Tiffany Sears at [email protected].
Faced with Compassion My thoughts have been filled with the faces of many people since our celebration for Josh Rusnak, our DCE who left for seminary training last week. They are the faces of people who supported Josh during his ministry at Prince of Peace. I saw many of those faces during our worship services and picnic, smiling and celebrating, faces of people that I’ve seen on many other occasions laboring alongside Josh in service to children and families at Prince of Peace: Confirmation leaders, Sunday School teachers, Vacation Bible School workers, Living Water singers, the list goes on and on. Staff support also, who have quietly served behind the scenes and prefer it that way, not seeking the limelight but enjoying the ministry. One face that shines brightly in my thoughts is that of Elisa Ferguson, who, along with Joen Schultz and Dieter Stach, assisted Josh on staff. Elisa has taken a new position on the LCMS Southeastern District staff as President Denninger’s assistant, replacing Cindy Hilewitz, who is retiring after serving numerous district presidents. We commend all of them for their service and with Josh, wish them well as they serve the Lord in new ways. My thoughts included another face: John Hanebuth. John is setting out to serve the Lord for a year of service in the mission field of Micronesia, on the Island of Truk. He will be working with children and their families, teaching and helping improve their lives, while displaying the love and faith nurtured in his heart as he grew up here at Prince of Peace. We look forward to hearing regular updates about John from his mother, Mimi Seyferth. Finally, my thoughts included the face of Addie Block, another young adult who grew up here at Prince of Peace. Addie’s charity cycling team will have finished 65 days of their 4000 mile trek from Texas to Anchorage by this Sunday evening. Like John, Addie is sharing her faith by living it out loud. We commend Addie, John, Elisa, Cindy, Josh, and all who serve with all their heart, soul, mind and strength. Written on their faces is the smile of compassion, the outcome of what happens at Prince of Peace. ~Pastor Carl
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¡Alabad nuestro
Señor en español!
Service on Sunday, August 2, 11am Fred Lynn Middle School 1650 Prince William Pkwy Woodbridge, VA 22191 Convoy from PoP leaves at 10:25 a.m. We are organizing a “Flash Mob” from Prince of Peace to join Nueva Vida Lutheran Church in worship at their 11 a.m. service on August 2. This will be a wonderful way to support these new Lutheran Christians as they build their congregation. Whether you have any Spanish language ability, you will find this worship opportunity to be a beautiful experience. Robert Winston will lead a convoy from Prince of Peace departing at 10:25 a.m., or you can proceed direct to Fred Lynn Middle School. Contact: Robert Winston 703-789-3208 [email protected]
DivorceCare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, will be held on Tuesday evenings at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church beginning September 15. Child care is
available. DivorceCare features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Facing My Anger,” “Facing My
Loneliness,” “New Relationships,” “KidCare” and “Forgiveness.” Class facilitators will be Stacey Crosson and Robin Beasley. For more information
on DivorceCare or to register for the class, please call Stacey Crosson at 403-451-5855 or email at [email protected].
Welcome to Our New Members!
Prince of Peace welcomes and celebrates 21 new members – 13 adults and eight children -- who were received into membership by transfer during the 11 a.m. worship service last Sunday, July 26th. Special thanks to Linda Harley and her crew who helped provide the delicious food and set-up and clean-up duties for the reception following the service. Thanks, as well, to everyone who contributed in some way to the new member orientation classes. We warmly welcome these new members to our Prince of Peace family! Please take a moment before or after upcoming worship services to get to know them and include them in upcoming church activities. A running video of their pictures and names will be used before all of the worship services in the near future. Please take a look so that you can put names with faces and extend a heartfelt welcome. If you are new to Prince of Peace and would like to consider membership, please watch the Communicator for future newcomer opportunities beginning with the Newcomer Reception on Sunday, September 20th. Contact: 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Whether you walk, run or ride, we hope you can come out and enjoy the fellowship and the time for personal fitness with conversation along the way. We will continue to meet at 6:45 a.m. at Pastor Carl’s home. As always, feel free to invite a friend. For questions or to lend a hand with future Run/Walk/Ride dates, please contact Amy Poe at [email protected] or 703.975.3209.
Saturdays in August at 6:45am 6951 Spaniel Road 248-840-8458
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Sunday Morning Adult Education Classes,
9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Acts of the Apostles This small group study focuses on the early church’s growth despite the opposition of the opposing culture. How different is that today? Location: Room 30 Leader: T.K. Kearney Equipping the Church for Crucial Conversations This course will help prepare Christians to feel more confident to engage in meaningful dialogue with others on difficult topics, such as the recent Supreme Court ruling. Location: Library, Room 26 Leader: Pastor Carl Ephesians This small group study will study the New Testament book Ephesians and encourage believers to walk as fruitful followers of Christ and to serve in unity and love as “imitators of God” (5:1). Location: Room 24 Leader: John Storm
Look forward to a variety of new adult education classes offered on Sunday mornings starting September 13!
Wednesday Morning Adult Education
Classes, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
July 29 – September 2
Christian Atheist Are you putting your whole faith in God but still living as if everything is up to you? Are you a cultural Christian from family upbringing? Do you believe in God but don’t know Him? Author Craig Groeschel makes this painful self-admission: Although he believed in God, he was living like God didn’t exist. Join us for this six week class as we get to know God better, heal from past hurts, forgive the unforgiveable, and change what seems unchangeable Location: Room 26 Leader: Yvette Moy
Congregation Affirms
BoSL Officers
A vote of affirmation was given by members of Prince of Peace in worship services July 18 and 19 to confirm as officers BoSL members Erin Summers, Chair; Kim Robinson, Vice Chair; and Leon DeBolt, Secretary for Fiscal Year 2016. 122 votes were cast. Compliments from members of PoP:
Excellent slate! Thank you for your faithful service!
Thank you to all BoSL for their service. Thank you for your hard work!
More Info: 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Faith Day at Nationals Park
Saturday, September 19, 4:05pm Nationals Baseball Park The Nationals baseball team will be once again hosting Faith Day. Following the Nationals vs. Marlins game, festivities will include Christian testimonials from some of your favorite Nationals players, such as Ian Desmond, Denard Span, and Anthony Rendon, as well as performances from several church choirs from across the Washington DC area. Faith Day is free with the purchase of the game ticket that day. The Nationals have established group ticket discounts for the day. You can buy these at www.nationals.com/faith. A $5 donation to The House DC will be set aside from every ticket sold. If you would like to form a group the contact info is: 202-640-7687 or [email protected]
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Youth Ministry
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL: Jr. and Sr. High will meet together in the Youth Room. Rising 7th graders are welcome to join this group. TEEN GROUPS: In God’s Eyes – Teen Girl Bible Study Sundays – June 7 thru Aug. 9 – 9:45 a.m. Upstairs in the LIBRARY. Please note room change. This will be our permanent meeting place! This is a summer study for rising freshman to recently graduated seniors. We will be looking at who we are and what our purpose is in God’s eyes. Living Water (Teen Praise Band) Rehearsal Wednesdays, 6pm Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth are invited to join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Prince of Peace.
Youth Small Group Tue. evenings; Contact Rob Urps ([email protected]) Summer WAVES Nights – Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. WAVES Nights are evenings of Fellowship and Devotion for 7th and 8th graders in the youth room. Family and Faith Day at Nationals Park, September 19 See page 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected]
PoP Care Bags for the Hungry
Please help the hungry by filling a sealable gallon-size freezer bag with:
* 16 oz water * 100% juice "box" * 2 paper towels * 2 napkins * Bar of soap * Small box of raisins
* Jiff Peanut Butter To-Go * 2 packages of cheese crackers * 1 granola bar * 1 package of pretzels
* or equivalent substitution Please place your completed bags in the
designated spot in the Narthex. Jesus said, "It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." --Matthew 20:26 -28 Contact Info: Pastor Karl Schuler [email protected] Blessing of College Students
Sunday, August 9, 11am Service On Sunday, August 9, at the 11 a.m. service, Prince of Peace will have a special Blessing of All College Students. If you are headed to college this fall, we would like to pray for and with you and invite you and your families to join us for this time of celebration. Contact: 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Sunday for the City, Block Party
August 9, 4-6pm 1354 North Carey Street, Baltimore, MD Join us in Sandtown, a Baltimore neighborhood, for a community event. Sunday for the City will bring together communities of believers praying for the cities and neighborhoods to become places where each person experiences peace, justice, protections, and services that support the well-being of all of God’s children. You are invited to come and serve, pray and meet with the people in this neighborhood. There will be live music, as well as food and beverage. The event will take place in a lot across the street from New Bethlehem Baptist Church (1354 North Carey St., Baltimore MD 21217). Please RSVP through LINC Baltimore at: http://www.linc-baltimore.org/sunday-for-the-city.html.
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Finance Team Counters
Needed
The Finance Ministry Team is looking for volunteers for the counting team. We request one Sunday or one Monday a month and it normally does not take more than an hour to an hour and a half. We are also looking for someone to enter data into the computer system. Contact: Tina Velt 703-508-6878 [email protected]
ESL Support Needed
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at PoP benefit the students, their families, and their instructors. The students learn English, which enables them to become good citizens and find higher paying jobs. Because they receive this instruction, they are also provided opportunities to learn about Jesus. The instructors receive the accolades of their very grateful students and the opportunity to share their faith in Jesus. Following are a few facts about ESL: • ESL classes were originally started at Prince of Peace by Karen Salomon and Rob Leonard 11 years ago. We now offer three to four different levels of classes in the daytime on Tuesdays and Fridays and in the evenings on Mondays and Wednesdays. Citizenship classes are also offered and an ESL Sunday School class, taught by Karen Salomon, will begin again this Fall. • This past year, about 125 students participated in the ESL program. This year, we had over 34 countries represented in the ESL program, including Egypt, Bolivia, Ethiopia, South Korea and Burkina Faso. Most of the students are not Spanish-speaking, but rather speak another native language, such as Farsi, Korean, Pashto, or Vietnamese. We invite your involvement in the ESL program in several ways. You can join our outstanding staff of ESL instructors, be a part of our leadership team, and/or financially support the program. You can learn about becoming an instructor or leader by contacting Lori Stillman, [email protected] or 703-451-5855. Unfortunately, the financial needs associated with the ESL program are significant. Although all of our instructors are volunteers, the books required for ESL classes are quite expensive. Individuals taking the classes pay a fee, but it does not cover the full amount for the books since many of these immigrant families have no, or very little, income. That is where we could use your help. Offering ESL classes is an effective way for Prince of Peace to share God’s love and message with our non-English speaking neighbors. However, we need additional funds to continue this heartwarming ministry. We would also like to replace the outdoor signage at Prince of Peace which provides the local community with information on the classes. If you would like to help, please leave a donation in the church office or in a pew envelope during worship services clearly marked “For ESL”. We appreciate your consideration of support for this very special and very important outreach ministry! Contact: 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Last Chance to Sign Up!
Sept. 17-22, 2015
PoP Haiti Mission Trip
The trip is planned for Thursday, September 17, to Tuesday, September 22, 2015. We have room for 14 people on this mission trip, and several spots remain to be filled. Please pray for the Lord’s guidance on the possibility of your joining us. The total cost of the trip per mission team member (airfare, room and board in Haiti, etc.) is currently about $900, and there are funds available to help defray some of those costs in the event of financial need. Haiti is the most impoverished country in the Western Hemisphere, but many Haitians have great spiritual wealth! A visit to that country can be a life changing experience. If you are interested in learning more please contact Jim Roberts at [email protected].
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A Community of Women Committed to the Call of
Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Will begin again in September Fellowship Hall, 9:15am [email protected] Additional Women’s Bible Studies: Living Proverbs Saturdays, 7:30-9am, Rm 26 Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading; Meet monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday [email protected] Holy Comforters Make quilts for charity Jan-May Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Rm 27 [email protected] Keep the Faith Make and take faith projects [email protected] For more information: DCE Stacey Tasler Crosson Minister of Care and Outreach 703.451.5855 Website: www.poplc.org Email: [email protected] Cell: 571.326.5580
Thank You, Prince of Peace Family!
Thank you, Prince of Peace family for the outpouring of love and concern these last few weeks. I'm so grateful for everyone who delivered a meal and came to sit with me. I felt the love of Jesus in such a deep way. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Barbara Reuter
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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA
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Board of Servant Leaders
703-451-5855 Erin Summers
Kim Robinson
Julie Eichhorst
Chris Martin
David McLean
Leon Debolt
Ministry Staff
703-451-5855 Carl Gnewuch Senior Pastor
Tim Christenson Assc. Pastor
Wallace Horton Minister of
Worship and Spiritual
Transformation
John Durkin Minister to Families
& Children
Stacey Crosson Minister of
Care & Outreach
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Lori Stillman Community
Outreach Coordinator
Jennie Smith Ministry
Administrator
Marcella Schmidt Admin.
Assistant
Erika Radke Comm. Director
Nancy Sinclitico Accountant
Tiffany Sears Receptionist
Joen Schultz Event Coordinator
Families & Youth
Dieter Stach Asst. Minister
Families & Youth
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703-451-6177 Cindy Deatherage Principal
Marcel Page School Registrar
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Special Events
August 9 – 11a Blessing of College Students August 21 Ladies Night Out
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Worship
Saturday, August 1 5:30p Worship Sunday, August 2 8:15a Worship (NonCommunion) 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship Wednesday, August 5 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time Saturday, August 8 5:30p Worship Sunday, August 9 8:15a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Worship (NonCommunion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship
Regular Meetings
Monday, August 3 6:30p TOPS 7:00p Boy Scout Troop 1145 8:30p Men’s AA Tuesday, August 4 7:00p Properties 7:00p Waves Night Wednesday, August 5 6:30p Toastmasters Thursday, August 6 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:00p Waves Summer Event Night Friday, August 7 10:30a Al-Anon Saturday, August 8 9:30a Chess Sunday, August 9 1:00p Grace Ethiopian Church
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The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
Bible Study
Saturday, August 1 6:45p Bible Study Sunday, August 2 9:45a Teen Girl’s Bible Study 9:45a Summer Sunday School Tuesday, August 4 7:00p Small Group Wednesday, August 5 9:30a Bible Study 7:00p FUEL Saturday, August 8 7:30a Men’s Bible Study 7:30a Women’s Bible Study 6:45p Small Group Sunday, August 9 9:45a Teen Girl’s Bible Study 9:45a Summer Sunday School
Music
Tuesday, August 4 7:00p New Canticle Wednesday, August 5 6:00p Living Water
