VOTE PASSES.

On Sunday, July 17, 2011, our congregation affirmed the recommendation of our Call Team. A call to serve at Prince of Peace has been sent to Pastor Chad Brekke. Pastor Brekke is currently serving St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Chester Springs, PA.

 Our Call Team was deeply touched by the congregation's words of encouragement and their thankfulness expressed on Sunday. Pastor Chad is eager to receive our formal "Letter of Call" and begin the discernment process with his family. A formal announcement of acceptance will be posted on the Web and in E-News and will be shared during worship.

This is an exciting time at Prince of Peace! We are beginning a new chapter in our ministries to grow deep in faith and reach out in love. It is with faith, hope and trust that we begin this chapter together. We are thankful for Pastor Mark's leadership and the continuation of Pastor Jim's ministry during this time of transition.

You've probably heard that Pastor Chad and his wife, Lori, are Minnesotans. We plan to give them a hearty Minnesota "welcome home" when the time comes. Until then, let us remain in prayer for the discernment process and for our pastoral leaders.

It's a Family Reunion (of sorts!)

How many of you LOVE family reunions and think that they don't happen often enough?  Well, we have just the thing for you.  On Wednesday evening, July 27^th we're hosting a Prince of Peace Family Reunion at 6 PM.  Bring your family, your friends, and your hungry bellies for an evening of Food, Fun and Fellowship with members of the Congregation.  This truly is an event for the entire group, so we hope you will join us.  If you are planning on coming, please RSVP to Katie Rykal by Tuesday, July 26^th!

Upcoming Events for Children & Families

  

For those of you who are sending your kids to WAPO - below is all of the information that you need to know

PACKING LISTS can be found on the Camp Wapo website  The lists vary by program so make sure you refer to the correct one.

SEEDS Campers (completed 2nd and 3rd Grade)

• Bus leaves from Prince of Peace at 5 PM on Friday, July 29th. Cost is $10. Reserve bus space by contacting Natalia Terfa or call the church office, 763-560-8958
• REGISTRATION begins at 7 pm for those who are driving their campers to WAPO
• CLOSING WORSHIP is at 1 pm. Please make arrangements to pick up your child at Camp Wapo by 1:30 pm on July 31. There is NO return bus to Prince of Peace

YOUTH Campers (completed 4th - 6th Grade)

• Bus leaves from Prince of Peace at 1:30 pm on Sunday, July 31. Cost is $10 each way. Reserve bus space by contacting Natalia Terfa or call the church office, 763-560-8958
• REGISTRATION begins at 3 pm for those who are driving their campers to WAPO
• CLOSING WORSHIP is at 1 pm on Friday and parents are welcome to attend if they are picking up children at Wapo. This is earlier than in the past.
• Bus returns to Prince of Peace at about 4 pm on Friday, August 5th.

Catch the Excitement!

• Relocation expenses
• Transitional non-budgeted salary expenses
• Technology support and equipment
• Senior Pastor initiatives