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Vol. 19 No. 4
January 23, 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.
Inside:
Family Ministry Announcements . . . page 4
Adult Education and Resources . . . page 5
Women’s Ministry . . . page 6
Please Join Us for
Important Church
Updates!
A light dinner will be
provided Saturday evening.
Please RSVP if you
plan to attend.
703-451-5855
Space Available on Haiti Mission Trip
April 20-25, 2016
PoP’s daughter congregation, Vine and Branches (V&B) of Dulles, VA, will be making a mission trip to the Village of Hope school and clinic in Haiti on April 20-25, 2016. Up to 20 people may go and V&B would welcome participants from PoP to join them! There are still a number of places to be filled on the mission team. For your information, the next PoP trip to Haiti will be February 9-14, 2017. Ray Schaible 703-327-5715 [email protected]
Photos from September 2015 trip,
by Greta Holliday
January 23 & 24 Worship Service Update
Saturday 5:30, Sunday 8:15, and the 9:45
Sunday School hour have been cancelled this weekend.
An 11:00 Worship service is planned, weather permitting.
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Tell Your Friends and Neighbors!
Prince of Peace Lutheran School
2016-2017 School Year
registration begins soon!
Check www.poplc.org/school for weather related cancellation announcements
Community Open House Saturday, January 23rd
10am-12pm
Friday, January 29th 1-3pm
Open House and Registration
For more information contact Marcel Page [email protected]. 703-451-6177
Building Experts Needed
An evaluation of the major systems and building repair needs of the church will be taking place soon. If you have experience or expertise in evaluating structural systems or cosmetic renovations and would like to know more about how you can be involved in the evaluation process contact the Ministry Administrator. [email protected], 703-451-5855
Upcoming Mini Ministry Fair
January 30/31
Before, after and in-between worship services in the Narthex. (Due to the coming snowstorm, the fair for this weekend has been cancelled.)
Please plan to participate in our upcoming mini Ministry Fair scheduled for January 30/31. The fair will be held in the Narthex before, after and in-between the worship services on those weekends and will focus on ministries associated with families and youth at Prince of Peace, along with LCEF and Thrivent. Ministry fairs are a wonderful opportunity for you to find out about the multitude of ministries offered at Prince of Peace and the many volunteers that support them. They also provide you the chance to get involved and serve in areas of interest to you. Please make time to stop by the ministry displays and visit with the leaders who are currently involved. You never know how it may change your life! Lori Stillman and Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855 [email protected]; [email protected]
Our Savior
Lutheran School’s
Open House
Saturday, January 30th, 9am-12pm 825 S. Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22204 If you are looking to continue a Christian education experience for your 1st – 8th grader, please come take a tour of our school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our educational program! For further information, visit our website, call our school office, or our Principal Cindy Gnewuch. Phone: 703-892-4846 Email: office @osva.org Website: www.osva.org
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Bimbo Bakery of Newington donates products, but ECHO has to transport them to their building in Springfield. This is usually a Thursday morning activity. Training is provided. Also, Donation Door volunteers are needed on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Some heavy lifting is involved since these volunteers assist donors in getting their donated items into our building. It is not necessary to commit to every Monday. If you would like to find out more about these volunteer positions, please contact ECHO at [email protected].
This month, ECHO especially needs personal care items such as deodorant, laundry detergent, toothpaste, razors, shaving cream and toilet tissue as well as over-the-counter adult and children’s cold and pain medicines. ECHO also urgently needs infant clothing and diapers. If you have a sewing machine or working vacuum cleaner that you do not use, please consider giving it to a needy family through ECHO.
All donations may be brought to 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, during our regular hours of operation, weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday evenings, 7 to 9 p.m.
Eccumenical Community Helping Others
Volunteer Opportunities and Needs
ECHO has an urgent need for volunteers who have large vehicles (van or SUV) and who could commit to one or more weekly “bread runs” for the ECHO Food Pantry each month.
The Sparklers Senior Luncheon
February 19 The group gathered on a gloomy January day to lunch
on home-made soups and salads. Our member Nelson Latona informed us on the progress and challenges of the church's outreach program in Peru and Haiti. At our next meeting on February 19, tacos will be on the menu. Please mark this date on your calendar.
We thank all those who made this event possible. Marlis McKay 703 239-8562 [email protected]
Contagious Disciple Making
Saturday, February 6 8:30am-4pm St. John's Lutheran Church, Alexandria, VA Author Paul Watson will map out a simple method that has sparked an explosion of homegrown churches in the United States and around the world. In this interactive workshop, we’ll learn how disciple makers embrace lessons taught by failure, realize structure of community determines the strategy used to make disciples, understand the importance of obedience, be a disciple who makes disciples, engage the lost and find persons of peace. Registration: $30 online at www.sjlc.com by February 1 Day of event $35. Yvette Moy (703) 455-1066 [email protected]
National Lutheran Schools Week ~ January 24th - 30th
National Lutheran Schools Week provides our network of nearly 2,300 LCMS preschools, elementary schools and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us in Lutheran schools. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the children we serve. We are most grateful for the opportunity to share Jesus’ amazing love with children and their families. National Lutheran Schools Week gives us an opportunity to proclaim these great blessings within the communities we serve.
As a ministry of our church, it is a privilege for us, the staff at Prince of Peace Lutheran School, to play such an important role in the outreach to our surrounding community. We are blessed to offer a quality early childhood program staffed by dedicated, well-educated, Christian professionals, committed to nurturing children in their learning and to work with parents as partners in the education of their children. If you would like to participate in our Scholarship Program, or would just like to make a one-time donation to the school for additional classroom supplies or books, please go to our website at www.poplc.org/school. We appreciate the generosity of our congregation and thank God for all of you! Cindy Deatherage, Principal 703 451 6177 [email protected]
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Youth Ministry
Sunday School Grades K-6 begin in the Sanctuary 9:45-10:45am Jr. and Sr. combined Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall: Real Science Reveals a Creator Class cancelled this week dur to weather. Part 2 of this class will resume Sunday, January 31 in the youth room. 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]
WinterJam
Sunday, February 14th 5:30pm
Eagle Bank Arena George Mason University
Featuring 10 bands including:
Crowder, Matthew West, for King & Country and Sidewalk Prophets
Cost is $10
Payment is due at the door. This event is open to middle school and high school youth and families. We will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle Bank Arena at the statue outside of the South entrance. If you need transportation, please contact Joen Schultz. Questions: Contact Joen Schultz – [email protected] or Timm McFarlin – [email protected]
Parents: Watch for more information on February Love and
Logic Classes!
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NO CLASSES THIS WEEK DUE TO THE
WEATHER FORECAST
Join us Next week for Sunday Morning ALIVE Adult Education Classes, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Esther (Room 24) Leaders: Nancy Boriak & Aivars Baumanis
Real Science Reveals a Creator January 31 (Youth Room-this week only) Leader: Jay Sonstroem
DOORWAYS: An Introduction to PoP (Room 21) January 31, February 7, 14 Leaders: Lay Leaders and Ministry Staff
Christian Principles of the Founding Fathers Begins February 7 (Fellowship Hall) Leader: Jackie Faulhaber
The following OPEN Small Groups meet on Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
The MUG (POP School Lobby - Downstairs) Leaders: Pastor Carl and Karen McLean This come-n-go group offers flexibility for the busy person or parent.
ESL – Gospel of John (Prayer Chapel - Room 23) Leader: Karen Salomon
Acts of the Apostles (Room 30) Leader: T.K. Kearney
Gospel of Mark (Library) Leader: John Storm
Two Groups: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6-8pm or 7-9pm Now through April, Room 21
GriefShare is a support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the loss of a loved one.
For more information on Grief Share or to register, visit www.poplc.org/support.
NEW START DATE: JANUARY 31!
Sundays, 9:45 – 11:15am Begins January 31 (13 sessions) Room 13 (Safe Harbor Office) Do you know someone who is experiencing divorce or separation? Tell him or her about DivorceCare, a weekly seminar/support group featuring Biblical principles for healing from a divorce. Childcare is available. To register for these classes, visit www.poplc.org/divorcesupport.
Sundays, 9:45 – 11:15am Begins January 31 (13 sessions) Room 11 (Downstairs) A DC4K group is a safe, fun place where children can learn skills that will help them heal from divorce. This group will meet weekly, simultaneously with Divorce Care. DC4K is designed for children ages 5-12. To register for these classes, visit www.poplc.org/divorcesupport.
As you leave worship today, pick up your
Winter 2016 Adult Education Catalog,
and make plans to attend a class in the new year!
Send us photos and captions of your small group’s latest activity!
Attach files to: [email protected]
Thanks!
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A Community of Women Committed to the
Call of Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Fellowship Hall, 9:15am [email protected]
Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading Meets monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday [email protected]
Holy Comforters Makes quilts for charity Jan-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
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am Fellowship Hall
During Wednesday WoW this past week, ladies had the opportunity to gather in a circle around expectant mother, Deborah Yearwood, to bless her on her birthing way (she is due in two weeks!) Words of Scripture and prayers for blessing washed over her and her baby girl. It was a powerful testimony to the gift of God’s Spirit in, and through, the gift of fellowship and community. Wednesday WoW meets every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments and free childcare are available. All are welcome! Please take a brochure from the women’s ministry table today! Deborah Yearwood 571-228-7628 [email protected]
Tuesday, February 9, 7-9pm Home of Agnes Harris, 8409 Chillum Ct., Springfield, VA And Wednesday, February 17, 12pm at Milano’s (Note: sessions are in different weeks to avoid a conflict with Ash Wednesday.)
Faith Shapers is an opportunity for women to explore literary selections that will grow and shape your faith through reading and discussion in community. We encourage participation by women of all ages and stages in their faith life and invite you to bring a friend or neighbor. February’s selection is the book of Esther.
Our March selection is Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado. Books may be purchased in the church office or online.
For more information: [email protected]
The Blessing Way: Wednesday
Morning ladies form a prayer circle
around expectant mother, Deborah.
Board of Servant Leaders
Erin Summers, Chair
Kim Robinson, Vice Chair
Leon Debolt, Secretary
Julie Eichhorst
Chris Martin
David McLean
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Ministry Staff
703-451-5855
Carl Gnewuch
Senior Pastor
Tim Christenson
Associate Pastor
Meghan Benson
Interim Director of Music Ministry
John Durkin
Minister to Families & Children
Stacey Crosson
Minister of Care & Outreach
Jennie Smith
Ministry Administrator
Lori Stillman
Community Outreach Coordinator
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
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POPLC School
703-451-6177
Cindy Deatherage
Principal
Marcel Page
School Registrar
Lisa Long
Administrative Assistant
To contact anyone on BoSL
or staff please use their name
in this format (no spaces)
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
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Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45am
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Faith Stories
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. 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 http://popfaithstories.wordpress.com, or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
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Faith Story: “I met Lily late summer at an 11 a.m. service when I was serving as a Care Ministry Team member. Lily had been to Prince of Peace before, however, it had been awhile since she had attended. As we spoke after church I asked if she would be interested in getting coffee later that week and she said she’d love to. We saw each other at church often and during one of our conversations I happened to invite Lily to join me at the Wednesday WOW Bible Study. We met there and she was welcomed with open arms. With the WOW’s embrace, Lily made many new connections with our women’s ministry. Lily, her mother and children are lovely and it is always a joy to see her. The good news continues: Just recently Lily was baptized at Prince of Peace, embraced by God through the waters of Baptism, and welcomed to the whole community of faith.” ~PoP Member
Special Events Bible Journaling January 26 Town Hall Meeting January 30 & 31 Mini Ministry Fair January 30 & 31 Lenten Dinner February 10
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
Saturday, January 23
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 8:30a Cub Scout 1100 Pinewood 9:30a PoP School Open House 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 5:30p Worship w/ Communion 4:00p Joyful Sound Rehearsal 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, January 24
8:15a Worship (Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a Doorway Class 9:45a PoP Children Sunday School 9:45a Together in Faith Kndrgtn 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 11:00a Worship (NonCommunion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 1:00p Football with Friends 4:00p Junior Choir Rehearsal 4:00p Primary Choir Rehearsal 5:00p HIMnals Rehearsal 5:30p Nepalese Worship
The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
Monday, January 25
11:00a Senior Bible Study 6:30p TOPS 7:00p Boy Scout Troop 1145 7:00p CHM I, II, III 7:00p Seekers 7:00p Stephen Ministry Meeting 7:30p ESL 8:30p Men’s AA
Tuesday, January 26
9:00a Infant Massage 10:00a ESL 10:00a Moms Club of Springfield 5:00p Confirmation Class 7:00p Bible Journaling 7:00p BoSL 7:00p New Canticle Rehearsal 7:00p Small Group
Wednesday, January 27
9:00a WoW Women of the Word 2:15p Girl Scout Troop 6617 6:00p High School Praise Band 6:30p Toastmasters 7:00p Crossways 7:00p FUEL Teen Bible Study 7:00p New Testament Bible Study 7:00p Strategic Communications Team 7:30p ESL 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time
Thursday, January 28
9:00a Holy Comforters 9:00a Infant Massage 6:30p Confirmation Class 6:30p Nueva Vida Praise and Prayer 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:00p NAMI Family Support Group 7:30p Chancel Choir
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Friday, January 29
9:00a PoP School Yoga 10:00a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletins Stuffers Party 1:00p PoP School Registration 7:00p Boy Scouts 7:00p GEC Prayer 7:00p The Core
Saturday, January 30
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 8:00a Crop for the Cure 9:00a The Core 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 5:30p Worship with Communion 6:30p Town Hall Meeting 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, January 31
8:15a Worship (Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a Doorway Class 9:45a PoP Children Sunday School 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Town Hall Meeting 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 1:00p Football with Friends 4:00p Junior Choir Rehearsal 4:00p Primary Choir Rehearsal 5:00p HIMnals Rehearsal 5:30p Nepalese Worship 5:30p Orchestra Rehearsal