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VOL. 2 NO. 11, NOVEMBER 2019
AdditionalInformation
Page 2-3—Giving
Page 5—Students
Page 6—Women
Page 7—Sparklers
Page 8—School
Page 9–A Note from the Christenson's
Page 11—Holiday Schedule
Page 12—Calendar
The Prince of Peace coMMUnicaTor
Thanksgiving PotluckPage 4
2019/20 Hypothermia
Page 4
Operation Christmas Child
Page 3
Enter his gates with thanksgiving
and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise
his name.Psalm 100:4
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Worship
Saturdays 5:30pm Sundays 8:15 & 11am
Sunday School
Adults, Students & Children 9:45am
Our Calling As A ChurchTransform-Experience
personal salvation through Jesus
Equip-Learn to tell the story of their salvation
to others Extend-Replicate what we experience and learn at church, in our homes,
our communities, and beyond.
Ethnic Worship
Contact
Church 703-451-5855
School 703-451-6177
8304 Old Keene Mill Rd.
Springfield VA, 22152
www.poplc.org (website)
[email protected] (email)
Thank you for your giving in
September. Income was $2,869
over expense and this helped reduce
our year to date deficit to $14,538.
Thank you so much for your continued
support.
www.poplc.org/ethnic-outreach/
Special Opportunity to GiveAs part of the "Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015" (The "PATH Act" ), each year, any person who is at least 70½ years of age may make direct charitable gifts of up to $100,000 from a11 IRA accounts without having to report that IRA distribution as taxable income on their federal income tax return. These annual IRA distributions are normally referred to as required minimum distributions ("RMD").Directing all or part of your annual RMD to a nonprofit like Prince of Peace provides you with an excellent opportunity to make a gift that will benefit the Church and will reduce your annual taxable income.To Qualify:• You must be at least 70 ½ year of age when you make your gift.• Transfers must be made directly from a traditional IRA account (normally by your IRA Administrator) to Prince of Peace. Funds that are received by you and then subsequently contributed to a charity or nonprofit do NOT qualify. Gifts from a 401k, 403b, SEP and other plans do NOT qualify.• Your gift must come to us outright - it cannot be used to establish a life-income arrangement or support a donor-advised fund.• Although the distribution will not increase your current taxable income, this gift will also not generate a charitable deduction for income tax purposes. (Therefore, it will not be included on your annual tax receipt from us.)
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Annual Baby Bottle CollectionThank you for supporting our Sanctity of Life Ministries by donating your filled baby bottles. Please return the bottles to the office by Sunday, November 10. Sanctity of Life asks that ALL bottles be returned whether empty or full. It's important the the bottles are returned as there is a cost for SLM to replace bottles. In the past we have raised over 2000 dollars for Sanctity of life and we hope to make an even greater contribution this year. Visit the website for more information: https://slmgetinvolved.org. Mecia Rockett mecia.rockett@poplc
Operation Christmas ChildNovember 1-24It’s time to fill shoeboxes full of gifts to bless boys and girls in need around the world, while introducing them to the love of Jesus!Please use one of the cardboard shoeboxes on the display table in the Narthex or a shoebox of your own. Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift. A $9 gift donation per shoebox
is requested to help cover shipping and other ministry costs. This may be placed inside the shoebox or paid online to Operation Christmas Child. Due to custom regulations, toothpaste and candy are no longer allowed in the shoebox gifts. The last day to turn on your shoebox is Sunday, November 24th. Due to your generosity, we collected over 180 boxes last year. This year we would like to collect 200 boxes. Thank you in advance for your participation. Olivia Frego 703-313-7640 [email protected].
HOLY COMFORTERS QUILT SALENovember 16th through December 1stThe Holy Comforters quilts will be on display for purchase during the above dates. Look for them in the Sanctuary and the west hallway closest to the Sanctuary (take a right turn at the water fountain). Instructions to purchase a quilt will be posted with the displays. The funds raised from this sale will help defray costs in the making of the quilts for Lutheran World Relief. Thank you in advance for helping The Holy Comforters with this worthwhile and fun endeavor. Check us out at [email protected]. We will resume meeting January 2nd, room 27, 9:00-3:00. Please consider joining us and bring a friend.
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POP Hypothermia WeekDecember 29, 2019 – January 4, 2020Prince of Peace has been partnering with FACETS to serve our homeless neighbors for 10 years. Each year we open our church home for one week, to those who need a warm, safe place to sleep. The shelter opens at 5:00 pm each evening. Guests receive a hot meal prepared by our meal teams and enjoy fellowship with our members.We also provide breakfast the next morning and a sack lunch to go. The shelter closes at 7:30 am each morning. We typically serve over 250 guests throughout the week. This year we are allowing guests to stay all day on New Year’s Day so we will also need volunteers to come in throughout the day.How You Can Serve? • Shelter Volunteers: Volunteers make the week happen and jump in wherever needed. • Youth Volunteer Teams: Our youth teams support the Sunday Set up and daily cleaning of the fellowship hall and sleeping rooms. • Food Donations: The week depends on the generosity of those who shop for and donate the many food items needed to serve our guests. Choose a few or as many items on the list and deliver on the date noted.
Don't miss out on this excellent opportuinty, sign up with the link below!
Warm Clothing NeededWe will be collecting warm clothing for our Hypothermia shelter guests. Please consider donating new or gently used jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, jeans, scarves, gloves, etc. All sizes appreciated, for adults only, men and women. The collection box will be in the narthex during the month of December. As you consider gifts for family and friends, please consider a gift of clothing or outer wear for our Hypothermia guests who could use something new or new to them. Sue Sweet at [email protected]
Sign up for shifts/donations at: www.TimeToSignUp.com/POPLC
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Sunday School9:45-10:45am
Meet in Youth Room
MidweekSenior High Youth
Weekly, 7:00-9:00pm
Follow @poplcva_students on Instagram!
Sign up for the Student Ministry email blast:
www.poplc.org/connect/students
Need more info? [email protected]
A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ
www.poplc.org/women
Wednesday Mornings9:30-11:30am
Faith ShapersSoul-Tending Reading
Meets monthly on Tuesday Evenings
Holy ComfortersQuilt making for charity
Meets January-MayThursdays, 9-3:00pm, Room 27
Ladies’ Night OutMonthly Fellowship Events
Questions? Email [email protected]
Look for more details on the women's ministry table
located in the hall near the church office.
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Women of the Word (WoW) Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, Fellowship Hall It’s not too late to join WoW Wednesdays! Women are welcome at any time to attend an intergenerational group of women for devotion, fellowship, and small-group
study. This year, we have 4 small-group studies to choose from, plus music, snacks, and fun. Free childcare is provided. Our four fall studies are: Breathe by Priscilla Shirer, led by Georgette Stuparitz; God of Creation by Jen Wilkin, led by Carol Schmidt; Life Together by Dietrich Bonheoffer, led by Asia Reed; and Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney, led by Jennifer Gross. If you’ve been looking to become more ROOTED in Christ, this is the place to start! [email protected]
Women of the Word SundaysSundays, 9:45am--10:45am, room 13 downstairsA welcoming group of women will be studying Ann Spangler’s book, Praying the Names of Jesus. This book focuses on helping readers understand the biblical context in which the names and titles of Jesus were revealed, in order to gain a more intimate knowledge of His plans for their lives. Each chapter is
independent of the previous ones, so come on down and join us for a time of fellowship and study. Mary Elizabeth Sorenson [email protected]
Faith ShapersTuesday, December 10, 7-9pm, room 21Faith Shapers will discuss A Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh. In this noisy, distracting world, it is difficult to truly hear. People talk past each other, eager to be heard but somehow deaf to what is being said. Listening is an essential skill for healthy
relationships, both with God and with other people. Author Adam McHugh places listening at the heart of our spirituality, our relationships and our mission in the world. Listening shapes us and equips us to be more attuned to people in pain and more able to minister to those in distress. Please come and hear what God is doing in you and the world. [email protected]
Prince of Peace Women’s RetreatMarch 13-15, 2020, Massanetta Springs Conference Center
Last day for early registration is Nov. 14, 2019. Registration papers are located at the Women's table near the front office. Or sign up at this link https://conta.cc/321veuR Contact Arla Albers [email protected] for more information.
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Sparklers LuncheonFriday, November 15 11:30-1:00pm, Fellowship HallSeniors join us for our November Luncheon on Friday Nov 15 at 1130AM in the Fellowship Hall . Main dish will be fried chicken. Please bring an appropriate side dish or dessert. Our speaker will be Officer Rob Urps from the West Springfield Police Station. Topic: Staying Safe. Bring a neighbor or a friend!Roger Burd [email protected]
Age 55+? Come Be A Sparkler!
Who are the Sparklers? They’re a group of POP members and friends that formed 21 years ago (Mar 7,1997 by Pastor Lohrman), open and free to Everyone aged 55+, married or single, retired or still working, who want to sparkle or add sparkle to their lives.
Sparklers meet from September through mid-June for a one hour Bible Study (NO homework!) on Mondays (except holidays) from 11:00 AM to Noon, currently led by Pastor Joe Schruhl, to grow spiritually in the Word and in fellowship. They also gather the 3rd Friday of the month for a potluck lunch or a special outing somewhere to celebrate a season or theme, socialize, learn, have fun connecting, and laugh. It’s not necessary to attend both the Bible study and the monthly luncheon, or even be present every month, to be a Sparkler. You are always welcome!
Monday Bible study is in the comfy chairs of the church library (room 26), always accompanied by coffee/tea, and a tasty snack. The monthly luncheon is often in the church fellowship hall, or may be in someone's home, or at a local restaurant. Special lunch and program outings are at church or in NOVA or DC or beyond, with music and/or presentations by entertainers and subject or service experts in the community. In past years Sparklers have enjoyed day trips to the Bavarian Chef in Fredericksburg for Oktoberfest, to Bethlehem, PA, and to Radio City Music Hall in NYC for Christmas and Easter shows, and to DC for concerts and museum tours.
So, if you are 55+, please except an open invitation to SPARKLE a little brighter! And please, invite your friends and neighbors too! Contact Roger Burd (703-971-5957) [email protected] if you are interested!
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Prince of Peace Lutheran School Receives Accreditation for Another Five Years!Sunday, October 19, was a special day as Lisa Wentzel and Gary Leeling accepted the Accreditation award for Prince of Peace School, presented by Deaconess Sally Hiller from the SED office pictured here. Every five years the school goes through an accreditation and review process and this past year we were happy to say that the NLSA -"National Lutheran School Accreditation" team has again rewarded us as a school of excellence.
We are all so blessed and honored to be touching the lives of young children and their families.
POP School ECHO Donation DrivePlease help us collect clothing, food and personal items for ECHO, which serves families in need within our community. Drop off your items in the marked box inside the front door of Prince of Peace School from October 27 through November 28 during school hours. There will also be a box collecting items near the Sanctuary. Suggested items: FOOD Canned meat, Muffin mix, Jelly, Flour, Sugar, Rice, Vegetable oil, Bag of beans, Box of pasta, Pasta sauce, Tomato sauce or paste. CLOTHING Diapers – sizes 3, 5 & 6, Teen’s clothing – all sizes, Men’s clothing – small and medium, New white socks and underwear, Sneakers (like new) – older children’s sizes 3-6. PERSONAL ITEMS Detergent, Deodorant, Facial tissue, Shampoo, Children’s toothbrushes [email protected]
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The Prince of Peace Bell Choir is Back!The bell choirs are back and looking for members! If you’d like to contribute to worship and build fellowship, this could be the ministry for you! There are opportunities for kids (5th grade and older) and adults. Basic music reading ability is required, but no handbell experience is necessary. Music ranges from traditional to contemporary and the bells will ring at all three services over the course of the year. Rehearsals will be Sunday evenings beginning in late October, but the time is TBD—once we know who’s interested, we’ll work to
deconflict with the other choirs. If you or your child are interested, please contact director Kristin Panzenhagen at [email protected].
Dear PoPers,We’ve been living here in Whitefish for almost two months now, but I still haven’t gotten use to saying, “Howdy!” We’ve become real Montanans in other ways, however. Glenda discovered “Partners in Climb” hiking club and has had me on a couple of 10+ mile mountaintop hikes already. She also heard about a couple of huckleberry patches that weren’t too picked over yet, so we picked enough to have huckleberry waffles once or twice. We’ve also been to a Metropolitan Opera simulcast, a couple of symphony concerts and a hootenanny.The folks at St. Peter Lutheran have received us very warmly, and the District President drove up from Billings to take me to breakfast. In addition to preaching, I’ve been leading three Bible studies each week since Labor Day. For
Reformation Sunday, they even let me chant the traditional liturgy. We’re very happy here in the mountains of Montana, but we do miss our friends at Prince of Peace. Thank you so much for all you’ve done for us over the years, and for your gifts, help, and prayers as you sent us venturing off on this new season of our lives.
God bless y’all. Pastor Tim & Glenda
When you see someone in a uniform, Someone who serves us all,
Doing military duty,Answering their country’s call,Take a moment to thank them
For protecting what you hold dear;Tell them you are proud of them;
Make it very clear.Just tap them on the shoulder,
Give a smile, and say,"Thanks for what you’re doingTo keep us safe in the USA!"
By Joanna Fuchs
"Take A Moment
To Thank A Veteran"
On November 11!
And a big thank you to all the
Veterans at POP!
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Oktoberfest Thank you! Thank you to our Oktoberfest Leadership Team and all the volunteers who gave of their time and heart to this year's Oktoberfest neighborhood block party! We are so grateful for your service. It's estimated that over 500 people from the community attended in addition to our POP and school families. The love of Jesus was on the move in the neighborhood! We want to especially give glory to God and thank the POP Communications Team who did an exceptional job of putting out the Oktoberfest message! And thank you to our members who invited neighbors and friends. We pray these relationships will be strengthened and nurtured in Christ in the weeks ahead. A final thank you goes out to our Oktoberfest partners: Giant, Cardinal Plaza Shell, Papa John's pizza, Ledos Pizza, Safe Harbor Christian Counseling, Bogacki Dental, Cosmo Cleaners, Positive Image, Title Boxing Club, Afghan Kabob, Scoops 2 U, Faces by Arla, Lowell's Garden Patch, Milano's, Thrivent and Powerfull Fitness. Please frequent and support these neighborhood businesses. We look forward to the 2020 Oktoberfest!
In Him,
Craig and Sue
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ECHO Holiday MealsIn addition to providing practical, basic-needs assistance, ECHO conducts a Holiday Meal Program to bring cheer to struggling people at Thanksgiving or Christmas. In order to do that, we seek help from groups or individuals to purchase and deliver either the actual groceries for a festive meal, or food store gift cards appropriate for family size, to one or more local families. If you are interested, please contact our congregation’s ECHO Representative, Andrew Poe, at [email protected] who will then supply you with the name, address, and family size, plus guidelines for gift cards or grocery items for the family you will be assisting. It will be helpful to know by December 2 for a Christmas meal.
2019 POP Holiday ScheduleTHANKSGIVING Wed. Nov. 27 7:30pm—Thanksgiving WorshipThurs. Nov. 28 No Service
ADVENTWed. Dec. 4 12:00pm Advent Worship 6:00pm His Family Time & Dinner 7:00pm Advent Worship (note time change)Wed. Dec. 11 12:00pm Advent Worship 6:00pm His Family Time & Dinner 7:00pm Advent Worship (note time change)Wed. Dec. 18 12:00pm Advent Worship 6:00pm His Family Time & Dinner 7:00pm Advent Worship (note time change)CHRISTMASSun. Dec. 15 4:00pm Christmas ConcertTues. Dec. 24 Christmas Eve 3:00pm Families with young children 5:00pm Family w/Candlelight 7:30pm Traditional Candlelight w/Communion Wed. Dec. 25 Christmas Day 10:00am A Service of Lessons & Carols // Communion/Family Blessing NEW YEAR'STues. Dec 30 No Service Wed. Dec. 31 No Service
His Family Time is designed for families with young children but all are welcome.
A New Year's Eve Worship service will be held at St. John's // 5952 Franconia Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310
November 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
110a ESL10:30a Al-Anon5:30p First Fridays
27:30a Men's Bible9a Altar Guild9:30a Fitness 3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study
38:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Bible Study11a Worship (NC)3p Confirmation 4-8p Music
411a Senior Bible12:30p Parkinsons1p Memoirs6:30p Fitness7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA
59:30a Fitness10a ESL4p Chess Camp6p Parent Class6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p BOSL7p Properties7p Small Group
69a WOW9:10a Chapel6:30p Toastmaster7p Girl Scouts7p Student Bible
79a MOPS9:10a Chapel9:30a Futness6p Fitness6p Prayer Team6:30p Nueva Vida7p Call Commit7:30p Choir
810a ESL10:30a Al-Anon2:30p Girl Scouts
97:30a Men's Bible9:30a Fitness3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study
108:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Bible Study11a Worship (C)3p Confirmation 4-8p Music
1111a Senior Bible1p Memoirs5:15 Girl Scouts6:30p Fitness6:30p Steph Min7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers7p BOSL8:30p Men's AA
129:30a Fitness10a ESL6p Parent Class6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Small Group7p Spirit Discpln
139a WOW6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible
149a Quilting9:30a Fitness6p Cub Scouts6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Cards7p Girls Scouts7:30p Choir
1511:30a Sparklers10a ESL10:30a Al-Anon
167:30a Men's Bible9:30a Embroidery9:30a Fitness3:30p Rehearsal6:45p POP Thanksgiving Dinner
178:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Bible Study11a Worship (C)3p Confirmation 4-8p Music4:30p Flags
1811a Senior Bible1p Memoirs6:30p Fitness6:30p WshpPlan7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA
199:30a Fitness10a ESL6p Parnt Class6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p BOSL7p Small Group7p Spirit Discpln
209a Infant Massage9a WOW6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible7:30p Boy Scouts
219a Infant Massage9a MOPS9:10a Chapel9:30a Fitness11:15a Chapel12p Prayer6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Call Commit
229a Infant Massage9:10a Chapel10a ESL10:30a Al-Anon11:15a Chapel6p Cub Scouts
237:30a Men's Bible9a Infant Massage9:30a Fitness3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study
248:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Bible Study11a Worship (NC)3p Confirmation 4-8p Music
2511a Senior Bible1p Memoirs5:15p Girl Scouts6:30p Fitness6:30p Steph Min7p BOSL7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA
269:30a Fitness10a ESL6p Parent Class6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Small Group
27POP OFFICE CLOSED
6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible7:30p Thanksgiving Worship
28POP OFFICE CLOSED
29POP OFFICE CLOSED
10:30a Al-Anon
307:30a Men's Bible9:30a Fitness3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study