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Christmas Schedule | | |
2011 Poinsettia Christmas Garden
Deadline to order, Monday, December 5th
Call the church office 763-560-8958 to order.
A Not So Silent Night,
Saturday, December 10th
4:30 - 6:30 pm
Childrens Christmas Program,
Sunday, December 11th
9:00 am Worship Service
10:30 am Worship Service
WOFAL Alternative Christmas Boutique,
Sunday, December 11th
8:30 am - noon
Mission Jamaica Bake Sale,
Sunday, December 11th
8:30 am - noon
Christmas Eve,
Saturday, December 24th
3:00 pm-Children & Family Service
5:00 pm-Candlelight Service w/Communion
9:00 pm-Candlelight Service w/Communion
Christmas Day,
Sunday, December 25th
10:00 am-Christmas Service
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| PRINCE OF PEACE MESSAGE | | |
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness! Matthew 25:21 NIV
Thank you for coming to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for worship, praise, prayer, Holy Communion, and Christian fellowship. May you be blessed and be a blessing to others!
We recently completed our annual stewardship campaign. Thank you to the members who have participated in the campaign and have already submitted your estimates of giving. Thank you to the wonderful stewardship team and staff who have faithfully worked for a successful campaign.
As the chair of the team, I have learned I can trust and count on the team and staff to do what they have said they were going to do.
As a stewardship team, we trust you, as members, to:
a. Prayerfully consider giving some of the time, talents, and financial resources God has first given you.
b. Prayerfully consider "stepping up" your financial commitment to POP.
c. Fill out an estimate of giving card so the council members will have financial information as they plan ministries for 2012.
We trust in God's promise to provide for us in uncertain times. We trust in His promise of forgiveness. He sees our brokenness and failures and is still a God of everlasting mercy for those who call upon His name. He reaches out and rescues us. Having faith in His promise changes how we live. We live with the joy of knowing that we are His children.
Thanks be to God and thanks to all of you, the members of Prince of Peace.
Alice Olson, Stewardship Chair
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ADOPT-A-HOME | | |
The Women of Faith and Love have participated in The Adopt-A-Home Christmas program through Lutheran Social Service the last couple of years. At this time, they would like to open it up to others who might be interested in adopting a home.
Vicki Weber will be in the Welcome Center Sunday, December 4th to answer questions and distribute the names and wish lists for 12 residents who live in four different group homes in the area.
The residents have moderate to severe disabilities (please keep this in mind when purchasing gifts) and most of them have little or no family, so the gifts we bring are usually the only gifts they receive. The gifts you select and purchase should be wrapped and labeled with the individuals name; we would like at least 2 gifts per person. It is OK to include items not on the gift list but please no candy due to the strict dietary requirements.
In a couple of weeks we will meet at the church to gather the gifts for each house and then depart in 4 different directions to deliver them. 
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Vicki Weber at 612-859-9169 or vakweber@hotmail.com or Lynell in the office at 763-560-8958 or lynellk@princeofpeacehchurch.org. |
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWS | | |
- Children Ministry News -
Children's Ministry EVENTS are taking a back seat to the Advent/Christmas Season, but we have some GREAT CONGREGATIONAL Events that are geared towards the whole family!!!!!
- CEAP Toy Drive began on Sunday, November 13th. How to participate in the toy drive:
- Grab an ornament off the tree by December 7th
- Buy the gift that is listed on the ornament
- Return the gift (UNWRAPPED) by Sunday, December 11th.
- Rejoice in the fact that you have helped make Christmas special for someone in need
The ornaments are simply suggestions, and all NEW gifts will be accepted. You can use the ornament as a reminder of the joy that you helped spread this Holiday Season! CEAP has always been grateful for the support that Prince of Peace has given them, and we hope to continue that support through our TOY Drive this year. Keep your eyes open for other ways that you can take part in this annual tradition! - A Not So Silent Night is Back!
On Saturday, December 10th starting at 4:30 pm your whole family is invited to the church for a "Not So Silent Night." Below is the schedule for the event: - Tickets for the "Not So Silent Night" are available in the Welcome Center. Cost is $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. If you would like to help with this event (with food or crafts) please contact Kim Cozad 763-535-8273.
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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
AXIS REGISTRATION 2011-2012 | | |
If you have any questions regarding ministry to youth - grades 7-12 - that is not found on the web, please contact Natalia at 763-560-8958 or email nataliat@princeofpeacechurch.org.
Axis and Revolution are on facebook!
To receive updates and newsfeeds for Revolution, click  and "like" us. To receive updates and newsfeeds for Axis, click and do the same!
Revolution next three weeks
- December 7: Worship
- December 14: Service Project - Care Packages for College Students
- December 21 - Christmas Party!
Axis next three weeks:
- December 7: 7th/8th - Joshua-Judges, 9th - Apostles Creed, articles 2 and 3
- December 14: 7th/8th - 1st and 2nd Samuel, 9th - Re:Form - Three in one?
- December 21: Christmas Parties - Bring a Toy for Toys for Tots!
Wacky Wednesday Next Three Weeks:
- December 7: Dodgeball
- December 14: 9 Square
- December 21: Reindeer Tag
Youth Event - December 9th:
No ice for broomball means we are going BOWLING! Meet at Brunswick Zone at 6:30 pm and we're bowling until 8:30 pm. Friends are welcome to join in the fun! The cost is $20 and that includes bowling, shoe rental, food and beverages. Prizes will be awarded to the person with the highest score of the evening so bring your A game! Forms are available outside the youth room and are due December 7th.
Youth Ministry Questions?
For basic youth ministry information the web is updated often and the facebook pages are a constant flow of information too! If you need dates, times, future events, etc., just check there. For information sent right to your facebook feed "like" any of our groups (Revolution or Axis) on facebook, or from the POP Youth webpage! If you are interested in joining Axis, Revolution or iRev stop by and talk to Natalia on a Sunday morning!
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C.E.A.P. Donations
Thank you POP for faithfully supporting CEAP! Did you know that...
- 12 members deliver our bin donations to CEAP, serving monthly?
- We are the only church staffing two Meals-on-Wheels routes?
- Several members serve CEAP on an "on call or need" basis?
Thank you for serving our community.
CEAP Snowbird Help
We are in need of "snowbird subs" for the months of January-March. A "snowbird sub" would drive once or twice a month. The route takes approximately an hour beginning at 11:00 am on Thursday. If you can spare an hour or two each month and have reliable transportation we could use your help! Please call Ken Lundgren, 763-424-9654 or call the church office at
763-560-8958.
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| DECORATORS WANTED | | |
WE NEED YOU: We are in need of help to decorate the church for holidays and seasons. Our committee currently consists of 4 people and this is NOT enough. Everyone enjoys the beauty of the trees at Christmas and the flowers at Easter, so let's keep this going. No previous experience required. Just a willingness to help out. Please sign up in the church office or by calling 763-560-8958.
Christmas Information:
- We're looking for a family to read the Advent Readings and light the Advent candles at 10:30 am on Dec. 18th. If you're interested, please leave your name and phone number or email in the office. Or call Lynell at 763-560-6838 or email: lynellk@princeofpeacechurch.org.
- The CEAP Holiday Program where families can "shop" for gifts and receive food (there is no cost to the families), is Tuesday, December 20th. POP staff and members volunteer their time each year to help families shop. If you are interested in a shift there are still a few openings for the 11:45 am - 2:00 pm shift. You can sign up for a time by calling Lynell at 763-560-6838 or by checking the board in the office. Thanks!!
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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
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Below is the schedule for rehearsals and performances December 3rd - Program Rehearsal - 9:00 am - 9:00 Sunday School Hour Music Rehearsal
- 10:00 am - Speaking Part Rehearsal - BOTH Hours
- 11:00 am - 10:30 Sunday School Hour Music Rehearsal
December 10th - Program Rehearsal. - 9:00 am - 9:00 Sunday School Hour FULL Rehearsal
- 10:30 am - 10:30 Sunday School Hour FULL Rehearsal
December 11th - Christmas Program - during BOTH morning worship services. Upcoming Dates in Sunday School - December 4th - Advent Celebration for PreK-K during Sunday School (one parent per child - please plan on attending.)
- December 18th - Sunday School Class Christmas Parties
- December 25th and January 1st - NO Sunday School (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.)
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| BROOKLYN PARK BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK | |
Are you interested in supporting military families and veterans right here in Brooklyn Park? 
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| PRINCE OF PEACE SENIOR CHOIR NEWS | | |
 Join Senior Choir and release the Spirit's voice within you!
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! Psalm 95:1-2
Senior Choir needs voices in every section, and it's likely that you're the person we've been waiting for! Won't you please consider joining Senior Choir on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m.? The people of Choir are some of the most compassionate, caring, and especially fun-loving people you will encounter. They've been waiting for you! Secondly, in many ways they're just like you - students, parents, grandparents, retirees in a wide range of occupations and walks of life. We have a number of members who travel periodically or have occasional work conflicts, so we have learned to be flexible, and we almost always need a large pool of members to cover every Sunday. Check out Senior Choir this Wednesday -- you will be welcome!
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| MISSION JAMAICA 2012 - PUTTING FAITH INTO ACTION | | |
Do you enjoy playing catch, learning about Cricket, or pushing a child on a swing? Maybe you would like to do something quieter like color, read or just sing together with a group of children. If you feel more confortable painting, doing some repair projects, or help complete Cottage 5 - construction and handyman work is always available with no experience necessary. Mission Jamaica provides these opportunities.
If you are interested in sharing God's love and joining 16 other Prince of Peace members, please contact Terri Revell,
763-566-0807 or Vicki Weber, 612-859-9169. Thank you for your prayers as we begin our preparation for our trip March 10-17, 2012. |
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For more information on the above events and or other activities/events at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church visit:
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