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It's been amazing to watch the shrinking snow mounds this week. For those who have been rather snow-bound, it's a sign of renewed hope that spring is coming with its new growth and fresh breezes. Meanwhile, we have much of God's work to do right here and right now.
In this newsletter there are updates regarding the Call Team, events for Youth and Children and a primary emphasis on reaching out. We have Pastor Lee Ann Pomrenke here this weekend as part of the Loaves & Fishes Kitchen remodel project at River of Life Lutheran Church. There are plenty of opportunities to connect to ministries!
Scroll down and have a look at the photos in this issue! May God bless you! |
| SENIOR PASTOR CALL TEAM Q & A FORUM | | |
Sunday, February 27th, 11:40 am
 The Congregational Council and the Senior Pastor Call Team invite all members to attend an informational session on Sunday, February 27th at 11:40 am in the Worship Center.
The purpose of this meeting is to encourage members to ask questions and gain further understanding about our current senior pastor call process and how this process may or may not impact our current pastoral staff now and in the near future. Representatives from the Council and the Call Teamwill be available to address questions.
This meeting is being held after the worship services to allow for a single meeting where questions and answers can be openly shared and the information is available to all who wish to come.
If you'd like to submit questions prior to the meeting you can send them to Tom Heinrich or Bill Fredrick. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the meeting. |
| Youth Ministry News | | |
If you have questions regarding ministry to youth in grades 7-12 that is not found on the web, please contact Natalia 763-560-8958 or email her.
Mentoring 2011 begins March 9th
Ash Wednesday is March 9th, and that means mentoring begins in less than one month! Visit the Prince of Peace Mentor Blog for up-to-date information, schedules and anything else you need to know.
AXIS
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9th Grade Small Group. |
Axis meets weekly from 6:30pm to 7:45pm with Pizza and Wacky Wednesday at 5:45pm. For the Axis website, click here.
- February 23: How do I stop doing things I know I shouldn't do?
- March 2: Revelation
- March 9: Ash Wednesday, Mentoring Begins
REVOLUTION
Revolution meets weekly from 8pm to 9:30pm in the youth room. For the Revolution website, click here.
- February 23: Fellowship - Game Night
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March 2: Worship
 | | High School Youth discuss Jesus. |
- March 9: Service
iREV
iRev meets weekly from 6:30pm to 7:45pm in the youth room and Fireside room. For the iRev website, click here.
- February 23: Sex and Dating 1
- March 2: Sex and Dating 2
- March 9: Sex and Dating 3
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| LOAVES AND FISHES KITCHEN REMODEL PROJECT | | |
Kitchen Remodel at River of Life Lutheran Church
needed for meal ministry
 | | Philip McDougle gets ready to serve dinner. |
It's time to remodel the kitchen!
That's what the Health Inspectors told River of Life Lutheran Church, where Loaves and Fishes feeds the hungry every week night. The estimated cost of the project is $185,000-225,000. Members at Prince of Peace have been involved in this outreach ministry for 18 years, and we've set a goal to raise $7,000 towards a matching fund grant to support the kitchen remodel.
This Sunday, Pastor Lee Ann Pomrenke from River of Life will be our guest, and next Sunday, you can sample the "famous" Prince of Peace goulash that we serve our friends through Loaves & Fishes. We pray you will consider supporting this ministry with a donation. Make checks payable to "Prince of Peace" and put "Kitchen Remodel" in the memo line.
 | | Here are some of the Prince of Peace volunteers at Loaves & Fishes in the River of Life Lutheran Church |
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| Ministry Events for All Ages | | | Please mark these important dates on your calendar!
February 27
- POPpers @ Brunswick Zone
- Veggie Camp Registration
- No Kids' Choir
- Mentoring Training at 10 am in the Chapel
March 2
- Child Safety Training at 6 pm in the Chapel
March 6
- Veggie Camp Registration
- Camp Wapo Forms Due
- Child Safety Training at 10 am in the Chapel
- CEAP Food Drive
- Kids Choir practice
March 9 - Ash Wednesday
- 11:00 Worship
- 11:30 Soup Lunch
- 5:45 pm - Sandwich Making for 363 Days
- 6:30 pm - Mentoring Begins
- 7:00 pm - Ash Wednesday Worship
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| POPpers go BOWLING! | | We're heading to Brunswick Bowl in Brooklyn Park on February 27th at 3 pm. Pizza is at 5:30 pm
 Let's have some fun in February on the lanes at Brunswick Bowl! POPpers are a really fun group to hang out with so join us! Save the date on your calendar and we'll see you on the lanes! |
| SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS | | | CLANCY'S CORNER
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These lovely Valentine Hostesses
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I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather we have been blessed with these past few days!
It sure feels good to wear my sunglasses again. The Valentine banquet last Friday was a treat. We had a wonderful turnout and it looked as though everyone was having fun! Click here for more photos.
Thank you to all who attended and all the volunteers who made the evening special.
 | | Many made special Valentine memories. |
SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS: MUSIC LEADER and WORKSHOP LEADERS NEEDED!
We continue to have a need for workshop leaders for 9 am and 10:30 am. A little help is needed in the Resource Room, too. We need someone to oversee the Resource Room to put away bins, make copies and get supplies for teachers when needed. Please let me know if you are interested.If you have children in Sunday School, this is a wonderful and rewarding way to support the children's ministry. Please contact Amanda for more information. |
| Sandwich Making for 363 Days | | |
Ash Wednesday Sandwich Goal is 1000!
Join our assembly line at 5:45 pm in the Welcome Center before the Ash Wednesday Service to make  1,000 sandwiches for 363 Days, a local grass roots organization dedicated to feeding the hungry throughout the year. Please donate towards the purchase of sandwich supplies. To get the most sandwiches possible, we are making a mass purchase through Coburn Delivers, where they give us a 5% discount and they donate another 5% to 363 Days! Drop your donation in the "Bread Box" in the Welcome Center or bring it by the church office. Ash Wednesday Worship is at 7 pm. |
| MISSION JAMAICA - THANKS TO ALL | |  We are grateful for your support!
Thank you for supporting our 2011 Mission Jamaica Team by participating in our dinner and silent auction. A sincere thank you to all those listed below for your contributions. Your continued support and prayer is appreciated as we begin our ministry on March 12th in Jamaica.
Betty Barrick - Bill Fredrick - Bob and Lori Hatton - Brave New Workshop, Mpls - Dale Johnson - Deb Sohn - History Theatre, St. Paul - Illusion Theater, Minneapolis - Imax Theatre, Apple Valley - Jean Martineau - Jim and Linda Carlson - Jody Sager - Julie Weidemann - Kevin Willms - Kris Young - Lori Clausen - Louise Hall - Lynn Bohm - Marv and Marian Hutchens - Melissa Connell -
MN Historical Society, St. Paul - MN Vikings, Eden Prairie - Old Log Theater, Excelsior - Peggy's Beads and Gems - R&D Agency, Burnsville - Science Museum of Minnesota - Schuler Shoes, Maple Grove - St. Paul Saints, St. Paul - Shoreview Community Center - Simonson's Spa, Anoka - Terri Revell - The Jungle Theater, Mpls -
Tom & Connie Heinrich - Verne Velasco - Vicki Wavinak - Vicky Weber - Warner Electric - Wild Mountain, Taylors Falls -
YellowTree Theater, Osseo
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It is amazing what can happen when you challenge yourself to "reach out." When we reach out, we allow the Holy Spirit to work within us. We walk by faith, with steadfast determination to help others, and with courage to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors. What an awesome blessing and what an awesome responsibility! God has entrusted us to feed the hungry through Loaves & Fishes at River of Life and in partnership with 363 Days. In March we'll lend a hand to the CEAP Food Drive. May the fruits of our labor glorify our Father in Heaven!
LuAnn Ferguson
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