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Vol. 19 No. 33
August 20, 2016
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.
The Prince of Peace C O M M U N I C A T O R
We welcome Thomas Winterstein to Prince of Peace this weekend! Thomas will start his service as Director of Contemporary Music & Communications (DCMC) this week. Thomas will live close to church (he found an apartment in Annandale) and will often be seen off hours at One Life gym, where he enjoys power lifting. His healthy lifestyle, mature faith and fresh ideas will keep our staff young and better connect Prince of Peace to the younger generation. Thomas comes to us from Michigan as a recent graduate of Concordia University, Ann Arbor. Thomas has a passion for both traditional and contemporary worship, with expertise in worship leadership, vocals, and guitar. He has a strong interest in communications, marketing and public relations. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music, with a concentration in Vocal Performance, a minor in Worship Arts Leadership, and additional studies in Business Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, and Human Resource Management. The role of DCMC is new to Prince of Peace, developed from two needs identified by our Exploratory Team and Communications Team: The need to better position Prince of Peace to share the good news of Jesus by closing the gap between current and desired communication capabilities; and the need for leadership in the Music Ministry, especially in the area of Contemporary Worship. As a member of the Senior Pastor’s Core Ministry Team, Thomas will coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of the contemporary music ministry and overall church and school communication efforts, ensuring that these areas reflect the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School mission and vision. Pastor Carl
A Warm Welcome to Thomas Winterstein
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Music Ministry Search Process Update
The Music Ministry search/call committee is taking time this week to pray and discern the feedback received from the Town Hall meeting, the visit last weekend by Music Ministry candidate Cindy Gnewuch, and listen to the Holy Spirit's guidance as the process to fill the Music Ministry leader position continues.
Call Committee members remain open to questions and comments about the search process. Members are: Mike Macrina, Kirk Anderson, Craig Mosford, Jane Leeling, Helen Poe, Julie Eichhorst, Jennie Smith and Pastor Carl. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide this committee to find just the right person to partner with us in the ministry of Prince of Peace.
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Prince of Peace welcomes Mecia Miles-Rockett to fill the role on our ministry team as Community Outreach Coordinator. Mecia’s role will include connecting members and people in our local community to PoPLC activities and hands-on opportunities that express Christian concern, care and witness. As a member of the support staff, she will serve as the primary contact for our ESL program and will facilitate new member onboarding and assist with the coordination of member engagement activities, local community outreach, and missional endeavors. She will also support church and community-wide communications.
Mecia is an ESL teaching professional and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology. She is certified as a Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and comes to us with experience in coaching, recruiting, training, team building, managing cross-cultural programs, and on-line course teaching. She grew up attending Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI and is married with a son. She can be reached at [email protected]. Lori Stillman ended service as Community Outreach Coordinator for Prince of Peace this summer. We are thankful for Lori’s service to the church as she served in this capacity and appreciate that she will continue to serve the Lord and her Prince of Peace family on a volunteer basis. Lori will be working with Mecia over the next few weeks to help orient her into the position.
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As we approach an election, it seems we cannot escape the topic of abortion. As polarizing an issue this is to voters, imagine the inner turmoil it brings to a woman who has abortion in her past. The good news is that our gracious Heavenly Father does not want one woman to continue suffering from guilt and unforgiveness. Assist Pregnancy Center is offering our next group Bible study for post-abortive women starting Thursday, September 15 and running 10 weeks. RSVPs are required. If someone you know has experienced abortion but hasn't yet come to grips with the need for healing, please encourage her to join us. A flyer is available here to help facilitate advertising.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact our Abortion Recovery facilitator, Julie Lovejoy, at [email protected].
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Classes: August 9, 16, 23 and 30
10-11am, PoP Nursery, $100 per family Linda Storm, 571-241-1075
OOffffeerriinngg CCoouunntteerrss NNeeeeddeedd The Finance Ministry Team is looking for volunteers to join the counting team to help process the bank deposit and enter information into the computer system. Please consider serving PoP by offering 1-1.5 hours of your time per month on a Sunday following 11 a.m. service or a late afternoon on Monday’s. Contact: Tina Velt, 703-508-6878 [email protected]
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Do you have a passion for worship, and a heart for technology? If so, please prayerfully consider joining the A/V Stream Team here at Prince of Peace! Duties include either running the soundboard, worship slides or streaming camera during services. No experience required, training will be provided.
For more information, contact [email protected]
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ECHO and gift cards... not necessarily a match made in heaven. While ECHO can easily and quickly use donated grocery store and gasoline company gift cards, cards from other types of vendors (restaurant, coffee shop, clothing store, internet music providers) are difficult for ECHO to use for the following reason: for both auditing and security purposes, the cards count as cash and it is against ECHO policy to keep more than a modest sum of cash in our building. They tend to collect until we can find the most appropriate ways to use them for client services, thus compromising security in our building. ECHO volunteers are grateful that our community supports the work we do to assist neighbors in need, but we ask that gift card donations be limited to grocery stores or gasoline companies. This month, ECHO needs donations of: Children’s Winter Coats
Boys Jeans - Sizes 6 – 18
Towels - in good condition
Working Sewing Machines
The ECHO food pantry needs: Dried Beans Cooking Oil Jelly Bags of Rice Juice Tissues Shaving Cream Toothbrushes Child/Adult Pain Medicines
(Over-the-Counter) Remember ECHO at Your Workplace United Way Campaign or CFC For those who have workplace campaigns for United Way or CFC, please remember that ECHO is a participating charity and derives much of its ability to meet the emergency needs of our community from these gifts. Our United Way number is 8426, and our CFC number is 74224. ECHO is located at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, and is open to receive donations on weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. or between 7 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Receipts are happily provided.
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Sunday School Grades K-6 begin in the Sanctuary 9:45-10:45am Living Water Teen Praise Band Rehearsal 6-7pm Wednesdays FUEL Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth Weekly, 7-9pm For More Information: [email protected]
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CrisisText is a text-messaging tool for students and parents who need help with mental health, depression, or thoughts of suicide. It is a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental resource when you need someone to talk to. CrisisText is available on the FCPS Mobile App or by sending a text NEEDHELP to 85511. Youth may also call 703-527-4077 if they would prefer to speak to someone directly.
Day to Serve Fairfax County houses of worship are unifying in service this fall for a Day to Serve, September 10 to October 11. The Fairfax County Clergy and Leadership Council and Faith Communities in Action are encouraging faith communities to invite their neighbor houses of worship to join them in a fall 2016 project to serve those in need. Identify a service leader in your faith community to coordinate a project and invite two or more nearby places of worship to join you. Projects can be newly created or one of your annual service activities or another service event already on your calendar. You may choose any date this fall for your service event to take place. Most Day to Serve projects will take place from September 10 through October 11. For more information, please see Fairfax County Day To Serve and daytoserve.org. Once you solidified your project email Fairfax County Community Interfaith Coordination at [email protected]. Thank you for joining and serving our community!
Waves is a ministry for 7th & 8th grade students. The purpose is to help students and their families grow in faith through the middle school years.
FUEL is a ministry for 9th-12th grade students. The purpose of FUEL is to help students and their families grow in faith and provide needed support throughout the high school years.
For more information on Waves, FUEL, or any other Youth Ministry program, see our webpage
www.poplc.org/youth
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Men’s Groups:
Sunday at Milano’s, 9:45-10:45am Leader: Mike Macrina 703-569-5719 [email protected]
Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm Leader: Jon Gross 571-332-4510 [email protected]
Wednesdays, 7:30- 9pm Leader: Paul Summers 703-606-5837
Thursdays, 7:30-9pm Leader: Dave Carpenter 703-380-9559
Saturdays, 7:30- 9am Leaders: Pastor Tim 703-451-5855 [email protected] and Aivars Baumanis 703-627-4305 Location: Room 21 at PoP
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A Community of Women Committed to the
Call of Christ www.poplc.org/women
Wednesday Mornings Resumes September 21, 2016 [email protected]
Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading Meets monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday [email protected] Holy Comforters Quilt Making for Charity Resumes January - May Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Room 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
Join the women of Prince of Peace Lutheran for a day filled with information, inspiration, and choices... Time for activity, creativity, contemplation and learning...Words of wisdom, sharing ideas, healthy food, and great music. Leave with renewed hope and useful tools to help you and keep your balance in Christ!
The early bird registration fee is $59 by September 15th! Register at http://wellspringweb.org.
For those wanting to carpool, please contact Stacey Crosson at [email protected] or 703-451-5855.
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MMOOPPSS:: MMootthheerrss ooff PPrreesscchhoooolleerrss NNeewwss DDoonnaattee TTooyyss ttoo MMOOPPSS AAuugguusstt 66--1199 Prince of Peace MOPS is seeking toy donations from August 6-19th. Please leave the toys on the counter in Room 24. We are looking for gently used, newer toys for our classrooms. All toys must be able to be easily cleaned or wiped off. No dress up clothes please. Any toys that are not used for MOPS will either be used in the nursery or donated to ECHO. The following is a list of items we are in need of: Little People® sets, small blocks to medium size trucks or cars, plastic dolls, small to medium plastic toys for ages 1-5 years. We are also in need of one or two shelving units with nine cubes in gently used, excellent condition. If you have one that you’d like to donate that would be much appreciated. Thank you for all the prayers, donations and effort to everyone for making MOPS successful at Prince of Peace. We’re looking forward to a great year!
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A mentor mom listens, provides wisdom and hope to mom’s with young children in a safe, loving atmosphere. You will be assigned to a table of 5-7 women that you will care for throughout the MOPS year. The meetings are from 9:45-11:45 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays
of the month from September-May. We are also looking for 2-4 women to volunteer 30 minutes twice a month to greet MOPS moms as they
enter the church. This would include lending a hand, if needed, to carry food to the kitchen, hold a bag or two for a mom while she’s trying to get settled.
Most importantly, to be a warm, loving presence when the moms enter Prince of Peace. CChhiillddccaarree PPrroovviiddeerrss NNeeeeddeedd ffoorr MMOOPPSS We are in need of MOPPETS workers for the childcare rooms. The MOPPETS caregivers will provide a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment for children where they can play, learn and experience God’s love. There is a 20-30 minute curriculum for each age group. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. The position is paid, and hours are from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Michelle Mosford (612) 812-1312 [email protected]
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SENT (now – August 28) Room 26 Leaders: Stacey Crosson and David Mahen How would our lives change if we started viewing them through the lens of being sent? Each week we’ll explore an aspect of missional living and how God has specifically sent us, each uniquely, to proclaim the kingdom of God where we are. CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES (now – August 28) Room 21 Leader: Agnes Harris This course introduces adult learners to the Scriptural practice of anointing the sick with oil while trusting the promises of the Lord.
GALATIANS Room 30 Leader: T.K. Kearney God’s grace cannot be compromised. Learn how Paul responded to those who introduced additional requirements for justification and how the Church can respond today.
The MUG In the hallway outside John Durkin’s office. Leader: Pastor Carl This come-n-go group offers flexibility for the busy person or parent. Look for the Coffee Station.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Facilitator: Mike Macrina 703-569-5719 or [email protected] Meets at Milano’s Restaurant Meet and connect with other men over breakfast and great discussion!
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SSppeecciiaall CCllaassss OOffffeerriinngg Christian Principles of the Founding Fathers Tuesdays, Sept 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 18, & 25 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Childcare is available A 6-week class taught by Jackie Faulhaber, PhD, PoP Member, and Adjunct Professor for the School of Political Science at the University of South Dakota In preparation for this fall’s election, this class will explore the Founding Father’s basic principles for sustaining a republic such as ours. Alongside Scripture, this in-depth course will refer to W. Cleon Skousen’s book The 500 Year Leap: A Miracle that Changed the World and David Barton’s book America’s Godly Heritage. Please purchase these books before the class begins.
A minimum of 8 students must register for the class to be offered! To register, contact DCE Stacey Crosson at 703-451-5855 or [email protected]
SSuummmmeerr SSuunnddaayy SScchhooooll *Summer Sunday School until September 11 for Preschool 3 – 6th grade
Our Summer Sunday School teachers will be using a fun and user-friendly curriculum from the creator of Veggie Tales. It’s called, “What’s in the Bible?”
9:45 a.m. Meet in Sanctuary, welcome and review, and 25-minute video, and an engaging scripture lesson for children of all ages. Then, downstairs to Rooms 1 & 2 for a game, craft and discussion.
10:45 a.m. Parents sign-out their children in the hallway, by Rooms 1 & 2. Jr. and Sr. High students will continue to meet in the Youth Room. They will have a couple of small group topics to choose from. [email protected] or [email protected]
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Board of Servant Leaders Erin Summers, Chair
Kim Robinson, Vice Chair Leon Debolt, Secretary
Julie Eichhorst Chris Martin
David McLean --------------------------------------------------------
Ministry Staff Carl Gnewuch
Senior Pastor Tim Christenson
Associate Pastor, Worship Planning
John Durkin Minister to Families & Children
Stacey Crosson Minister of Care & Outreach
Thomas Winterstein Director of Contemporary Music
& Communications Jennie Smith
Ministry Administrator Nancy Sinclitico
Accountant Tiffany Sears
Administrative Assistant Tanya Tucker
Receptionist Cindy Holliday
Communications Assistant Joen Schultz
Event Coordinator Families & Youth Dieter Stach
Assistant Minister Families & Youth --------------------------------------------------------
POPLC School Cindy Deatherage, Principal Marcel Page, School Registrar
Lisa Long, Administrative Assistant
To contact STAFF or BoSL use their name in the format:
[email protected] or [email protected]
To contact a PASTOR use: [email protected] or
CHURCH 703-451-5855 SCHOOL 703-451-6171
This newsletter is published weekly as a service to members & friends by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA 22152-1695 • Church 703.451.5855 • School 703.451.6177 • Fax 703.569.0978 Worshiping on Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:15am & 11am Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45am Submitting Material to the PoP Communicator: Submissions need to be sent via the web form page no later than 12pm on Tuesday (early submission is encouraged). www.poplc.org/communicator Please read through the “Newsletter Policies and Guidelines.”
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Sharing your faith story is an integral component in living out your faith. Your individual story makes up the greater story—the story of God’s redeeming His people for Himself. Our stories encourage other believers while God also uses them to reach those not yet connected to Him.
• “I encountered an older Muslim woman in the lobby of a medical building. She was confused about where to go for her appointment. She needed a brain MRI that explained her confusion. I led her to her doctor's office where she embraced and thanked me for helping her. I felt God set this divine appointment for her and me. I told her ‘God bless you,’ as we parted and also thanked God for this opportunity to help this woman.”
• “Seventeen team members from across the country spent a God-
inspired week at Village of Hope teaching hundreds of children skills they do not get during the school year.”
• “We thank God that our nephew is here for a D.C. Law School
internship.” You can share your stories by writing them in the “Friendship Folder” at any worship service, or post your story as a comment on the popfaithstories.wordpress.com, or by sending an email to [email protected].
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The master calendar can be found on our website at poplc.org/calendar. Not receiving the Communicator via email? Please let the office know and we will be happy to add you
to our subscriber list, [email protected].
Special Events Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOPS) Training, August 20 Infant Massage Class, August 23 Bible Journaling, August 23
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t
hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 or [email protected]
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SSuunnddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2211 8:15a Worship (Non-Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Summer Sunday School 10:30a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sunday School and Worship 11:15a Jesus First Korean 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 5:30p Nepalese Worship
MMoonnddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2222 6:30p TOPS 7:00p Boy Scout Troop 1145 7:00p CHM 7:00p Seekers 7:00p Stephen Ministry Meeting 8:30p Men’s AA TTuueessddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2233 10:00a Infant Massage 7:00p Anxiety & Depression Grp 7:00p Bible Journaling 7:00p BoSL 7:00p New Canticle 7:00p Small Group 7:00p Summer Waves Nights
WWeeddnneessddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2244 2:00p Isa Salaam Mission Society 6:00p Teen Praise Band Rehearsal 6:30p Toastmasters 7:00p FUEL Bible Study (Teens) 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer
TThhuurrssddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2255 2:00p Pastor Masih Bible Study 6:30p Civil Air Patrol 6:30p Nueva Vida Praise/Prayer 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:00p NAMI Family Support Grp
FFrriiddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2266 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletin Stuffers 7:00p GEC Prayer SSaattuurrddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2277 7:30a Men’s Bible Study 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 2:00p MOPS 3:30p Worship Music Rehearsal 5:30p Worship w/Communion 6:45p Bible Study SSuunnddaayy,, AAuugguusstt 2288 8:15a Worship (Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Summer Sunday School 10:30a Jesus First Korean Worship 11:00a Worship (Non-Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sunday School and Worship 11:15a Jesus First Korean Fellowship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 5:30p Nepalese Worship
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