3496 E. Morgan Street Martinsville, IN

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Prince of Peace News

Inside this issue:

Meet our staff:

Pastor: Rev. Nathan Janssen

Vicar John Engwall

Secretary: Mrs. Sharon Raney & Mrs. Beth Wallis

Director of Youth Ministries: Mrs. Sharon Raney Daycare Director: Mrs. Brenda Frederick

Asst. Daycare Director: Mrs. Cindy Rogers

Volume LVII Issue vii summer 2017 Anno Domini

2 Official Acts

Those Serving - July

Church Attendance

Thank you

LCMS NYG Wrap-up Date

Important Dates

Another Thank You

3 Those Serving - August

July & Aug. Celebrations

4 College Students

Altar Flowers

Serve the Lord

POP School

Summer Office Hours

Barnyard Roundup

5 Daily Bible Reading

Youth Group Notes

Magdalene House

6 Golf Outing Sponsors

1st Tuesday Coffee

PreS/PreK Open House

Rally Sunday

7 From Concordia

Lutheran Hour

Church Directory

8 July & August Calendars

Dear friends in Christ at Prince of Peace, Vicarage, the year-long internship of the aspiring pastor, goes by all too quickly. I must now return to the Fort Wayne seminary to finish out the last of my classes and, Lord willing, receive a call into the pastoral ministry. The practical experience that I have gained here will serve me well for the rest of my life. The relationships that I and Teffie have formed with you are a blessing to us; thank you. Having a vicar is not an easy ministry for a congregation to take upon itself. It involves a major financial commitment; the vicar is a paid employee of the parish. However, I believe that it is the vicarage experience that truly confirms, for both the vicar and the seminary, whether or not a seminarian really is both willing and able to be a pastor. I am proud and honored to have been the second of only two vicars that you had had so far. Prince of Peace is a great teaching parish because of the people here, the high level of activities in which the congregation is involved, and certainly for Pastor Janssen...a man who always provides glowing and positive evaluations of his vicar to the seminary…(please?). In all seriousness, Pastor has taught me a lot, and I’m glad to have had him as my vicarage supervisor. Although Prince of Peace did not request a vicar for this year, I hope that in the future you will be able to take another one under your wing. Once again, what a tremendous ministry to the synod at large a congregation provides when, by requesting a vicar, it becomes a teaching congregation. It is most difficult to finish this article as it is my farewell letter to you, but I know that Teffie and I will remain in your prayers as you certainly will in ours. The Grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all (2 Cor. 13:14). Thank you again for a wonderful year! Blessings, - Vicar

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June 2017

None

Church Attendance at Prince of Peace for

June 2017

2016 2017 June 3/4 134 117 June 10/11 130 153 June 17/18 150 149 June 24/25 174

Average for month 147 140

Those Serving at

Prince

of Peace

Saturday Sunday Elders/Ushers

7/1 Dale Knuteson 7/2 Greg McKelfresh Larry Polster Cavan Montgomery 7/8 Dave Hutton 7/9 Kevin Raney Tom Jackson

7/15 Sam Rinehart 7/16 Bob Harrison Joe Mann Brady Mann 7/22 Mark Uebel 7 /23 John Taylor Donnie Sheldon Rick Rivard

7/29 Dale Knuteson 7/30 Greg McKelfresh Bob Mariner Tom Jackson

Acolytes 7/2 Logan Johnson

Levi Johnson 7/9 Emily Mann Nathan Mann 7/16 Adam Satter Reece Satter 7/23 Maryn Willoughby

Amaya Montgomery 7/30 Levi Johnson Logan Johnson

Altar Guild Laurie Johnson & Lucy Rike

Greeters 7/1 Tom & Barb 7/2 Andrew & Kapiolani Gray Janssen 7/8 Dave & Rose 7/9 Pam Kepley & Hutton RaNell Miller 7/15 Dale & Becky 7/16 Roger & Rita Knuteson Chambers 7/22 Lois Lambert 7/23 Greg & Karen McKelfresh 7/29 Duane & 7/30 Lisa Pratt & Cassie Otte Wendy McKelfresh-Jensen

Nursery 7/2 Annabelle Cleary 7/9 Angela Mann & Jessica McKowen 7/16 Grace & Hannah Raney 7/23 Cathy & Christina McKowen

7/30 Lyna Rinehart & Catherine Prater

Sound Technicians 7/22 George Parkhurst; 7/23 Dennis Eickhoff

Thank You Dear Prince of Peace Congregation, Thank you all so much for your generosity in supporting the Prince of Peace Scholarship fund. It means so much to me and my family! My scholarship will help me to get through college and enter the workforce debt-free. You have all made such a big impact on my life, and I can’t thank you enough! In Christ, Grace Raney

Church pews dedicated in loving memory Thank you to everyone who has donated toward our Sanctuary Remodel Fund. Several of our new pews were specifically donated in loving memory of the following individuals:

• Sybil Lewellin (mother of Debbie Crist) - donated by Debbie Crist

• Howard and Bessie Baldwin (parents of Linda Abel) - donated by Don & Linda Abel

• Rev. Marvin Rastl (father of Naomi Brown) - donated by Leroy & Naomi Brown

• Kevin Lee “KC” Caplinger II (grandson of Leroy & Naomi Brown) - donated by Leroy & Naomi Brown

• Robert & Marie Yocum (parents of Bob Yocum) and Clint & Margaret Switzer (parents of Paula Yocum) - donated by Bob & Paula Yocum

• Katie Drake Petrotta - donated by the estate of Katie Drake Petrotta

• Ted Rugenstein and Wolfgang Gruber - donated by an anonymous donor

If you donated a pew in loving memory of an individual and we have overlooked you, please inform the office.

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Those Serving

at Prince

of Peace

Saturday Sunday

Elders/Ushers 8/5 Dave Hutton 8/6 Bob Yocum

Larry Polster Cavan Montgomery 8/12 Sam Rinehart 8/13 Kevin Raney

John Taylor 8/19 Mark Uebel 8/20 Chris Roth

Joe Mann Brady Mann 8/26 Dave Hutton 8/27 Bob Harrison Bob Mariner Donnie Sheldon

Acolytes 8/6 Emily Mann Nathan Mann 8/13 Amaya Montgomery Maryn Willoughby 8/20 Adam Satter Reece Satter 8/27 Levi Johnson Logan Johnson

Altar Guild Jane Roberts & Lyna Rinehart

Greeters 8/5 Sam & Lyna 8/6 Cavan Montgomery Rinehart & Beth Wallis 8/12 Randy & Jane 8/13 Larry & Patty Roberts Polster 8/19 Mark & Dawn 8/20 Jean Rinehart & Uebel Lucy Rike 8/26 Mark & Robin 8/27 Rick & Marty Will Rivard

Nursery 8/6 Sherri Taylor & Becky Waite 8/13 Katherine Satter & Marty Rivard

8/20 Annabelle Cleary

8/27 Angela Mann & Cathy McKowen

Sound Technicians 8/26-27 Kevin Raney

August Celebrations

Happy Birthday

1 David Hutton 2 Lisa Pratt 4 Benjamin Janssen 5 RaNell Miller 7 Susan James Kellan Gray 8 Neill Hully Joy Sheldon 12 Ben Sheldon 13 Dennis Eickhoff Levi Johnson 15 Josh Hunt 19 Rena Sheldon 20 Hannah Raney Joe Mann 21 Dan Lamberson 23 David Drake George Parkhurst Jessica McKowen 24 Christine Mariner Ellen Roth 25 Mary Backofen 26 AJ Martin 28 Wyatt Fulford 29 Becky Waite 30 Jean Rinehart Dallas Tincher 31 Will Lanam

Happy

Anniversary 2 Rev. James & Shel Rockhill 14 Mark & Dawn Uebel Randy & Janet Kath 17 David & Rose Hutton 20 Keaton & Megan Mattila 21 Robert & Christine Mariner John & Elizabeth Gray 26 Rev. Dale & Becky Knuteson 27 Dennis & Janice Eickhoff 28 Leroy & Naomi Brown

Did we forget someone? Please let the church office know.

July Celebrations

Happy Birthday

3 Maryn Willoughby Don Abel 4 Makayla Terrell Barb Wentz 5 Lueallin Pate 7 Becky Knuteson Becky Roth 10 Chelsea Jenkins Karen McKelfresh 12 Todd Bylsma 14 Dale Knuteson 15 Jonathan Mariner Liam Martin Caden Montgomery 18 Rene Reich Michael Sundell 21 Lyna Rinehart 24 Adi Brown Pam Kepley Zadyn Srinamyom 26 Cassie Otte Drake Davis 29 Donna Janssen Christopher Roth 30 Landon Johnson

Happy

Anniversary 2 Kevin & Sharon Raney 3 Kenneth & Judy Gilenwater Greg & Lindsay Wegiel 9 Donnie & Rena Sheldon 11 Randy & Jane Roberts 13 Dale & Becky Waite 23 Andy & Kathy Mulder 25 Tim & Debbie Vandagrifft 27 Tim & Susan James

Did we forget someone? Please let the church office know.

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Calling all College Students! You will be heading back to school before you know it! The Church office would like to have your college mailing addresses so we can stay in touch. When you know your college address for 2017-2018, please provide that information to the Church Office. Thank you! Beth and Sharon

Altar flowers Members donate $25 to the church when they have signed up for flowers for the altar. Thank you to: July 1/2 Don & Linda Abel in honor of their birthdays July 8/9 Sheldons In honor of Donnie & Rena Sheldon’s anniversary July 15/16 Open July 22/23 Dave & Penny Rinehart July 29/30 Laurie Johnson in honor of Landon’s birthday Aug 5/6 Janssens in honor Benjamin’s birthday Aug 12/13 Laurie Johnson in honor of Levi’s birthday Aug 19/20 Sheldons in honor of Rena, Joy and Ben’s birthdays Aug 26/27 Larry & Patty Polster in honor of Dan and Bill’s birthdays

We wish each of you God’s blessings on your special day.

Summer Office Hours The office will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00a-12:00 noon each day during the summer months. We will resume regular office hours on August 1.

“Mighty Fortress” VBS VBS was a huge success! We learned that God’s Word is

true and in Jesus the victory is won! Our journey though the fortress taught us that we have nothing to fear God is our refuge and strength, and Jesus is our Savior King through biblical stories of Jericho’s walls tumbling down. Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, and His death and resurrection to win the victory over sin! The children played fun games, created spectacular crafts, and prepared and ate delicious snacks. Special thanks to Whitney Mattila for her artistic skills in decorating our opening/closing set. Special recognition goes to Thrivent Financial for Lutherans this year for aiding in the cost of the dinners provided to the families each evening. Thank you to all who sponsored a child with a monetary donation. Additional thanks to those who volunteered their time to make our VBS week a success: Pastor Janssen Laurie Johnson Sharon Raney Elayna Trejo

Bethany Janssen Jane Roberts

Becky Waite Megan Mitchell Darlene Parkhurst Lyna Rinehart Sam Rinehart Sydney Smith Lucy Rike Levi Johnson Heather Hully Miriam Kapfinger Georgeann Ennis Katelyn Harmon Bonnie Ennis Neill Hully

Jessica Roth Nicole Spencer Grace Raney George Parkhurst

Christina McKowen Audrey Ennis Benjamin Janssen Jackson Waite Annabelle Cleary Carleigh Fulford Hannah Raney Lois Lambert Beth Wallis

In addition, thank you to those who provided delicious desserts each night for our workers: Penny Rinehart, Paula Yocum, Lyna Rinehart, and Heather Hully.

LWML Treatshop coming this summer

All ladies of Prince of Peace are invited to attend the Indiana District LWML’s Treatshop on Saturday, August 19 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel. The theme of this year’s Treatshop is “Love One Another—Serve the Lord.” The registration fee of $10 includes workshop materials, lunch, and a snack. You may register online at www.lwmlindiana.org or there are paper registration forms available on the welcome center. The registration deadline is August 4.

“Farewell” lunch for the Engwalls

July 16 We have been blessed to have Vicar & Teffie Engwall with

us this past year. We pray the Lord’s richest blessings for them as Vicar returns for his final year in the Seminary at Ft. Wayne and his future call to serve in full time ministry. You are invited to celebrate with Vicar and Teffie at a farewell meal on Sunday, July 16, immediately following 9:00 a.m. worship. Edwards Catering will provide another wonderful meal for us. The cost of the meal will be $5 per person, with a maximum of $15 per family. Tickets will be available for purchase following worship beginning June 24-25. The last day to purchase tickets will be Sunday, July 9. Thank you, Vicar & Teffie, for your faithful service to Prince of Peace. We will miss you!

Morgan County Fair, July 28-August 4 Prince of Peace will again have a booth in the Merchants Tent at the Morgan County Fair. Be watching for a sign-up sheet. Lots of helpers will be needed. See you at the Fair!

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In 2017 we suggest reading the Bible in chronological order, sequencing events and books as they occurred in real time.

July 1 Obadiah; Psalm 82-83 2 2 Kings 1-4 3 2 Kings 5-8 4 2 Kings 9-11 5 2 Kings 12-13; 2 Chronicles 24 6 2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25 7 Jonah 8 2 Kings 15; 2 Chronicles 26 9 Isaiah 1-4

10 Isaiah 5-8 11 Amos 1-5 12 Amos 6-9 13 2 Chronicles 27; Isaiah 9-12 14 Micah 15 2 Chronicles 28; 2 Kings 16-17 16 Isaiah 13-17 17 Isaiah 18-22 18 Isaiah 23-27 19 2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chron. 29-31; Psalm 48 20 Hosea 1-7

21 Hosea 8-14 22 Isaiah 28-30 23 Isaiah 31-34 24 Isaiah 35-36 25 Isaiah 37-39; Psalm 76 26 Isaiah 40-43 27 Isaiah 44-48 28 2 Kings 18:9 - 19:37; Psalm 46, 80, 135 29 Isaiah 49-53 30 Isaiah 54-58 31 Isaiah 59

Youth Group Notes The POP Youth Group is open to all youth in Grades 7-12. We usually meet the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in further details about the activities listed below, please contact Sharon Raney (765-516-4108).

Youth Group Activities - MARK YOUR CALENDARS

The July Youth Group meeting will be Sunday, July 9. The August Youth Group meeting will be Sunday, August 6. Both will occur at the conclu-sion of Sunday school and we’ll have our tradi-tional pizza and drinks! Open Youth Group Room, every Wednesday from 4:00-6:00 pm, Come hang in the YG room with us. Now that summer is here, there is no homework to accomplish, but you can play some video games, foosball, air hockey, a round of ping pong...there’s always something to eat, tunes to listen to...Friends are always welcome! There will be no Open Youth Group room on Wednesday, July 26. Foundations in Personal Finance for youth this summer, Savings...investing...credit...debit...taxes...real estate...mortgages. Dealing with financial matters can be confusing and overwhelming! As youth, you are only a few years away from having to manage your personal finances. Do you have the knowledge and decision-making skills to accomplish this? What does the Bible say about money and debt? This summer during the beginning hour of Youth Group on Wednesdays, we’ll examine these topics and more as a part of Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance program. There is no homework, there are no tests, and you can munch away on awesome snacks as we discuss money management! YG trip to Kentucky Kingdom Wednesday, July 26, Join us on Wednesday, July 26 as we travel to explore the offerings of Kentucky Kingdom Amusement Park near Louisville! You will be responsible for the cost of your admission ticket ($30) and food. (You may use money from your Individual Fundraising Account if you have one.) YG will take care of travel expenses. Be watching your church mailbox for all the details.

August 1 Isaiah 64-66 2 2 Kings 20-21 3 2 Chron. 32-33 4 Nahum 5 2 Kings 22-23; 2

Chron. 34-35 6 Zephaniah 7 Jeremiah 1-3 8 Jeremiah 4-6 9 Jeremiah 7-9 10 Jeremiah 10-13

11 Jeremiah 14-17 12 Jeremiah 18-22 13 Jeremiah 23-25 14 Jeremiah 26-29 15 Jeremiah 30-31 16 Jeremiah 32-34 17 Jeremiah 35-37 18 Jeremiah 38-40;

Psalm 74, 79 19 2 Kings 24-25; 2

Chronicles 36 20 Habakkuk 21 Jeremiah 41-45

22 Jeremiah 46-48 23 Jeremiah 49-50 24 Jeremiah 51-52 25 Lamentations 1:1 -

3:36 26 Lamentations 3:37

- 5:22 27 Ezekiel 1-4 28 Ezekiel 5-8 29 Ezekiel 9-12 30 Ezekiel 13-15 31 Ezekiel 16-17

May Sunday school and Chapel offerings for Stability First Our 2017 Sunday school offerings, as well as our school Chapel offerings, will be donated to benefit the work of Stability First. Stability First is a non-profit organization established to address multiple issues associated with the alleviation of poverty in Morgan County. On June 2, we mailed a check to Stability first for $163.50 for offerings collected during the month of May. We will continue to dedicate and submit these offerings on a monthly basis to help our Morgan County neighbors in need.

Youth Group at the Morgan County Fair

Wednesday, August 2

The Youth Group will volunteer at the Morgan County Fair on Wednesday, August 2 during our normal YG time (4:00-6:00pm). Fol-lowing our shift, we can have some fun at the Fair!

Website: www.popmartinsville.org Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: popchurchlcms@hotmail.com

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2017 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH GOLF OUTING SPONSORS

The following companies and/or individuals are generous supporters of the 2017 College Scholarship Men’s Club Golf Outing, which was held on Friday, June 9th, at Martinsville Golf Club:

GOLD SPONSORS

Falcon Crest – Larry Polster Improved Logistics - Bob and Paula Yocum Monarch Beverages Andrew & Kapiolani Janssen Meyer Financial – Dennis Meyer CARPENTRY ETC., LLC—Roger Chambers Harry & Suzi Edgeworth

HOLE SPONSORS Anderson Orchard Fred and Diane Ruf Wells, Marvel, & Hall LLC Crosstown Eyecare—Shana Hunt, O.D. & Associates Prince of Peace PTL Prince of Peace Ladies Guild Martinsville ACE Hardware—Stan & Beth Mattila Dennis & Janice Eickhoff Hully Electrical & Handyman Services Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant Boren, Oliver, & Coffey, LLP

Please patronize these businesses and thank our local citizens and businesses for supporting this worthy cause!

These sponsors are acknowledged on our website as well. Visit at www.popmartinsville.org.

PreSchool/PreKindergarten Open House and Parent Orientation

Monday, August 1st, 6-8 pm Please invite your family and friends!

First Tuesday Coffee July 11h &

August 1st, 6-9 am This summer, our Daycare families will be invited to Summer Sunday School and Rally Sunday activities. Rita Chambers is our hostess, and greets families with a smile, and gives parents a special treat! This gives families a connection to another face at Prince of Peace. If you have a few hours to help each month, please contact the Church Office, 765-342-2004

Prince of Peace Lutheran School now enrolling; Open House/Orientation set for

Tuesday, August 1 August 1 will be the Preschool & Prekindergarten Parent Orientation/Open House 6:00-8:00 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran School continues to accept preschool (ages 3 & 4) and prekindergarten (ages 4 & 5) students for the 2017-2018 school year. Please tell your friends and neighbors about our school.

Website: www.popmartinsville.org

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A VBS Report The following is a report of how our annual VBS served our community and the cost to our congregation:

• Volunteers: 34

• Volunteer hours: 700+

• Children attended: 38

• Total cost of VBS: $1,746.00

• Total material donAtions: $205.00

• Thrivent action Team donation: $250.00

• Monetary donations: $672.00

• Total VBS cost to church: $618.00

• Total food collected for Churches in Mission food pantry: 200+ pieces

• Total monies collected for our VBS Mission: $257.00 (We are supporting the Sharing God’s Mighty Word mission that is partnered with Concordia Gospel Outreach, which will purchAse books to send to children in the United States so that they may hear God’s Word also.)

All this equals a VERY successful week of spreading God’s Word and showing love to our community!

Listen to the Lutheran Hour each Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. on WCBK (102.3 FM). Also, sign up for daily devotions written by Pastor Ken Klaus, speaker of the Lutheran

Hour, by going to: www.lhm.org/dailydevotions.asp. Your donations help

support this ministry. Thank you!

Quilters! The quilters will be working on their beautiful projects on Saturday, July 15 from 9-11 am. This time they will meet in the Girl Scout room in the upper level of the school. The quilters have been sewing and sewing. Anyone interested in quilting or learning about quilting is cordially invited to attend. The finished quilts measure 80”x60” and there are children’s quilts as well. Please contact Jen Surber for additional information, 765-346-2897.

Y’all come help!

Remodel of the Sanctuary

Offerings are still gratefully accepted toward the Sanctuary remodel project. Combining 2016 with 2017, we have collected over $57,000.00 toward the remodeling project. Prayerfully consider donating to the “sanctuary redecorating fund” as the Lord directs you. Special offering envelopes are available on the welcome center. You may dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one.

Lutherans for Life Conference The first Lutherans for Life Regional Conference will be held at the

Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne on Saturday, September 16th, 2017. For registration, schedules, hotels, and more go to: www.lutheransforlife.org/conference.

Electronic giving

at

Prince of Peace

Prince of Peace wants to remind you that we offer elec-tronic giving through Vanco Services as a way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for individual congregation members and provides much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. Direct Debit Giving is used to automatically transfer funds from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account. You can choose the frequency of your donation and even allocate your offering to different funds. It is easy to set up and change if necessary. (The office needs three business days to make changes to an existing account.) Authorization forms are in the wall rack in the narthex. Contact the church office for more information.

Coming Events at Prince of Peace • July 9—Youth Group meeting @ 11:30 am

• July 16—Vicar Engwall’s farewell luncheon

• July 26—Youth Group to Kentucky Kingdom

• July 28-August 4—Morgan County Fair

• August 1—POP School Open House & Orientation

• August 7—School begins for MSD of Martinsville

• August 14—School begins for POP prekindergarten

• August 15—School begins for POP preschool

Prince of Peace Church e-mail:

popchurchlcms@hotmail.com

"Come Grow With Us"

July 4 - Independence Day

9 - Youth Group Meeting

11 - 1st Tuesday Coffee

16 - Vicar Engwall’s farewell luncheon

26 - Youth Group to Kentucky Kingdom

28-August 4 - Morgan County Fair

August 7/28-8/4 - Morgan County Fair

1 - 1st Tuesday Coffee

1 - Preschool & Prekindergarten Parent Orientation/Open House

14 - School Begins for Pre-K

15 - School Begins for Pre-S

September 4 - Labor Day (no school) 5 - 1st Tuesday Coffee

Coming Events to Note on Your Church Calendar

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8