a monthly news publication


 
IN THIS ISSUE
Key to Articles
50th Anniversary
Groundbreaking
Vacation Bible School
Handbell Concert
Serve in Worship
Senior Luncheon
Rummage Sale
Thank You
Inking of You
Building Update
Women's Bible Study
Spring Cleaning
POP Corks
Sunday School Update
Catechism
Missional Communities
POP Kids
New Communications Coordinator
From Susan Geisinger
Contact List
Save The Date
Prayer List




DATES TO 
REMEMBER:

May 4 & 5 
Receive new members
 
May 5
Ring a Ding Ding Concert
2 p.m.

 

May 10 & 11 
Rummage Sale
Fri 6p.m.-8p.m.
Sat 8a.m.-2p.m.

May 12

50th Anniversary  

of POP

 

May 18  

Children's Music Ministry Potluck

6 p.m.

 

May 19

Pentecost

Last Day of Sunday School

 

June 1 & 2  

Summer Worship  

Times Begin

Sat 5 p.m.,
Sun 9:00 & 10:30 a.m.
 
June 16-21
Vacation Bible School
 
July 21-26
Camp Mowana 
  
 
 
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE
 
 Beginning in June, we will move to our Summer Worship Schedule: 
 
 
Saturday 5 p.m. 
Sunday 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. 
(no Sunday School)
 
We will return to our normal worship schedule the first weekend in September.



WEEKLY 
SCRIPTURE 
READINGS:

6 Easter
5/5/2013
Acts 16:9-15
Psalm 67
Revelations 21:10
22-22:5
John 14:23-29
 
7 Easter
5/12/2013
Acts 16:16-34
Psalm 97
Revelations 22:12-14,
16-17, 20-21
John 17:20-26 
 
Day of Pentecost  
5/19/2013
Acts 2:1-21
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, Romans 8:14-17
John 14:8-17

Holy Trinity
5/26/2013 
Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31
Psalm 8
Romans 5:1-5
John 16:12-15



FINANCIAL
March
 2013

Fiscal YTD 
Giving to
Current Fund 
$818,364.61

 Fiscal YTD
Actual Expenses
 $831,284.65

Fiscal YTD
Budgeted Expenses
 $851,477.10

March Only:

Contributions to Designated Funds
not including
Building Fund
$24,695.96

Contributions to
Building Fund
$18,726.80

Fiscal YTD
Building Pledges Received
$569,496.26
 


 
Discretionary Fund
 2013
 
The Prince of Peace Discretionary Fund is distributed to individuals living in the Loveland School District in need of assistance with their rent, utilities, gasoline, and food. The fund is supported through designated giving to the Discretionary fund and is not a budgeted item. Year to date the fund has received and distributed the following:

2013 beginning balance
$1380
Jan-Mar donations $6300
Jan-Mar disbursements
$6668
Mar 31 balance
$1012

Rent $1828
Utilities $3340
Kroger gift cards ($20) $1260
(15 Kroger gift were cards carried over to April)

Thank you for supporting the Discretionary Fund enabling Prince of Peace to assist those in need.



ATTENDANCE
March
2013

Average Per Week:
508

YTD
Average Per Week:
473

February 2012
Average Per Week:
413

2012 YTD
Average Per Week:
412


QUICKLINKS





From the Pastor  

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters

in Christ,

 

Our new Congregation Council met in retreat this past weekend where we did our usual review of the past year and began our planning for the upcoming ministry year. In the midst of this annual planning we reviewed our Vision for Ministry adopted in 2007. As we read the vision statement together, it felt good to affirm that we are living into the vision. We see signs of God's Kingdom breaking into our midst through the grace, hope, depth, and growth of the ministry we share together at Prince of Peace.

 

What a gift it is to see God working among us, and what an incentive it can be to see more of this emerging as we love and serve our community. As I stated in the annual report this year, "As much as I am grateful for the growth and expansion of ministry over my first seven years of ministry at Prince of Peace, I still see so many opportunities for us to expand and to deepen our understanding of what it means to be disciples of Jesus that are called to go and make disciples. In an anniversary year when we are celebrating our first fifty years of ministry, it is also essential that we are thinking about what is needed for the next fifty years of ministry if we are to continue to grow and to thrive as a community of faith. There is no question in my mind that the future of all congregations in the next fifty years will be tied to their ability to grow and expand their focus on discipleship. More and more, we are going to need intentional plans for being engaged in the world and community around us as the hands and feet of Christ, witnessing and serving like Jesus."

 

As our council begins our new year, we are committed to our vision to hold discipleship as the core of ministry at Prince of Peace. We are committed to enriching our ministry through our core strengths of worship and music, youth, and missional communities. These are our convictions as your leaders and we hope and pray that you will join us in daily growth in discipleship as together, we serve our community and world. 

 

 

In Christ,

 

Pastor Jonathan

 

 

 



A Key to Newsletter Articles

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We are called to live balanced lives of discipleship. UP in relationship to God, IN in relationship with each other and OUT in witness and service to our community and world.
 
The articles in this newsletter are coded to show which ones are about UP, IN, and OUT. The image above shows you how we will be coding each article.



 
PRINCE OF PEACE
 50th ANNIVERSARY 
  
"A Firm Foundation:
Celebrating 50 Years of Prince of Peace"
On May 12, 1963 under the leadership of Pastor David Kruger, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church was officially organized as a congregation of the Ohio Synod of the Lutheran Church in America. That Sunday, fifty-three adults and sixty children became charter members of the mission congregation. On Sunday, May 12th, we will have reached a half century of ministry in the Loveland area. Pastor Tom Stroeh, our congregation's third pastor, will be preaching at the four worship services that weekend.
 
Starting in May, there will be a display of photos from the first decade of our history located in the east corridor across from the mailboxes. During each succeeding month there will be a new decade of photos displayed.  Thanks to Bonnie Larson, Doris Osborne and Pastor Tom for assembling these pictures from our archives. You will also be able to see refurbished posters from previous anniversary celebrations marking the significant events of our fifty years. They have been refurbished by Lynda Reiner. Thank you for your time, Lynda!

 

God has blessed us as a congregation in so many ways over the past half century, laying a firm foundation for the decades of service to come. Join us in celebrating the past as we prepare for the future.

 

- The 50th 
Anniversary Committee




 
OUR GROUNDBREAKING

  

Thank you to everyone who made our groundbreaking such a success.

 

Following a unanimous vote to proceed with the project, the congregation processed to the tune and words of "Siyahumba" - "We are Marching in the Light of God." Following words from POP Kids Program Manager Angie Seiller and Rich Peters from the building committee, Pastor Jonathan offered a blessing for the new space.

 

Then digging with 6 gold shovels, church leaders - Pastor Jonathan; President Bill Clevidence; Sue McIlvoy, the church business manager; Rich Peters, chair of the church building committee; Al Kressler, the building committee's liaison to the construction team with Bonnie Larson, a charter member of the church; and Earl Crossland of Single Point - turned the first dirt. Brian Gilliand of Single Point was also in attendance.

 

After the first set of digging, everyone else got in on the action, with members young and old turning up their piece of dirt.

  

Watch our groundbreaking on YouTube:

Groundbreaking for New Sanctuary
Groundbreaking for New Sanctuary
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Be sure to read the article that appeared on Cincinnati.com, too!

 



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Splash in God's Word!

Vacation Bible School

 

Sunday June 16 - Thursday June 20

For Children Pre-K through 6th Grade 

 

with a special preview on Tuesday night 

for 3-year-olds!

 

Get ready to hear wet, wild, and wonderful 
stories of God's love for us!
Vacation Bible School  

 

When we think of hot and sticky summers in Cincinnati, we also think of the wet and wonderful fun that comes with it!  Whether it's playing in the sprinkler, tossing water balloons at a picnic, or taking a dip in a cool lake - we know that water is refreshing!  God's

Word is also filled with stories of water and that water gives us life.  Through splashing into these favorite stories, God shares his amazing love with us!

 

DATE:  Sunday, June 16 - Thursday, June 20

TIME:   K - 6th  grade: 6:15 - 8:45 p.m.

      Pre-K: 6:15 - 8:00 p.m.

      Musical closing begins at 8:30 PM each night

      Please come join us in the sanctuary!

COST: All are welcome!  Suggested donation: $10.  Turn in checks made payable to Prince of Peace with your registration form.  Registration forms will be available in late April at Prince of Peace.

VOLUNTEERS: 7th grade - adult!  We need your help to make this week a success!  Volunteers are needed in all areas:  crafts, snacks, recreation, group guides and more.  Available spots and job descriptions are available on the bulletin board across from the mailboxes.  Sign up on the bulletin board  today!

 
CONTACT:
For more information - please contact: 
 
Regarding registration:
Patty Mills - 349-7475 or jpmills@millsdom.com
 
Regarding volunteering:
Angie Trombley 722-3021 or trombleyfour@yahoo.com
Lauren Bobo - (614) 439-6615 or lauren_bobo@hotmail.com
 


 
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HANDBELLS IN CONCERT

Sunday, May 5, 2013

2:00 p.m.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

 
Bells of Peace: Praise Him with Cymbals and Drums
Video exerpt from Bells of Peace performance at a last year's Bell Festival

  

The adult handbell choirs of Prince of Peace, under the direction of Janet Scott, will ring in the merry month of May with an assortment of tintinnabulous sounds! Come hear the many moods of handbells and handchimes as Rookie Ringers and Bells of Peace present some of their best pieces for 3-5 octave handbell ensembles. All are welcome!

For more information, contact Robin Stevenson at (513) 561-3115 or robin6557@aol.com.



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Summer Serving in Worship 

 

Thank you for signing up to serve in worship for May through August. Our worship coordinators are in the process of finalizing the schedules for the remaining openings.  They will contact you if you have been scheduled to serve during worship this summer.  If you cannot serve in worship on the date you have been scheduled, please find a replacement and notify us at poplutherscheduling@gmail.com so we can modify the schedule.  

 

Thank you for your faithful service!

 

If you have questions, please contact  

Karen Skarda (kskarda@popluther.org or 683-4244).




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Young at Heart Senior Lunch
These lunches are open to all seniors; 
just sign up on the senior bulletin board, 
use the sign-up slips, 
or call the hosts.

 

We would love to have you join us.

 
May 15 at 11:30 a.m. 
 
Pomodori's 
7880 Remington Road, Montgomery.

Come for pizza, Italian specialties, including ravioli and linguini, and soup and sandwiches. Margaret and Harry Zielke will be the hosts, and you can call them with any questions or for ride-sharing.

 

Summer Young At Heart Plans

 

June - Mimi's

July - Summer Atrium Lunch at POP

August - Joe's Crab Shack




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Friday, May 10, 6-8 pm  &

Saturday, May 11, 8 am-2 pm

 

The annual rummage sale is a service to our community and also a fundraiser for 2013 D-Tour to Baltimore, Maryland. Over fifty teens and adults from Prince of Peace will be serving, learning, and growing in our faith this summer at the D-Tour. We will start collecting donations on Sunday, May 5th after Sunday School. All POP families are encouraged to do some spring cleaning and make room for some new-to-you purchases!  All items are tax deductible and receipts will be available upon request.

 

Sunday, May 5th is Large Item Pick-up

Do you have large items that you need help getting to church for the rummage sale?  We will make arrangements to pick up large items on Sunday afternoon at your homes. Please have all items gathered in one area (garage if possible!) and we will load them into trucks and vans to carry them to the church. Please contact Rich Rodier (rrodier@yahoo.com or 283-0052) with items to be collected and your address and Rich will schedule you for your pick up for SUNDAY MAY 5. We cannot accept carpets, metal office furniture, mattresses, or large box TVs.  

 

 This year we will be accepting CASH ONLY.

  

 
Contact Mary Ellen Helms
MEHelms@popluther.org or 683-4244.
 



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THANK YOU TO POP
   
The Loveland Farmers' Market would like to thank Prince of Peace for opening the PLC doors to us for nine indoor markets this winter.
 
On average 200 - 300 people shopped the 18+ vendors each time. Note:  This was the largest indoor market in the Cincinnati area.
 
One of our vendors sums it up best:  "Thank you for letting us use your church, it sounds like your church, as ours is, is very active in community events...God will bless you & your church for opening your church hall for the market event."
 


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INKING OF YOU

Meet on Thursday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m. We will be making thank you and birthday cards in May. We will meet again on June 6 and August 1.  Watch the announcements in the worship folder the week end before those dates to learn what kind of cards we will be creating. Supplies are furnished and no experience is needed.


 
  

 
Thank you for supporting the building project with your vote on April 14 and participating in the groundbreaking. It was perfect weather to turn that symbolic first shovel of dirt.

 

So next up is a 12-month construction period, which would put completion after Easter next year.  The construction fencing and barricades across the east and south ends of the parking lot are in place.  While we won't lose parking spaces at the south end during construction, there will be a few lost on the east end. Unfortunately, most of the trees on the east side will be knocked down and the grassy area in the rear of the church will be churned up by bulldozers as grading is done for the new parking and driveway.  The Durango house will be demolished, the basement filled in and a second retention area will be dug on the Durango Street side.

   

It is hoped that the remodeling work on the classrooms and music room will be done during the summer when our programs wind down. In addition, work on the three new classrooms should also take place then. The beauty of building the new Sanctuary behind the existing one is that it can be constructed without interfering with our regular worship activity. When work does impact the existing Sanctuary, it can be shielded with plastic for the weekend services. When we do the tie-ins, and the pews are moved to the new Sanctuary, we will worship in the Parish Life Center for a short period of time.

 

As the present Sanctuary (the new narthex) is remodeled and the new entrance is added, accessibility to the present narthex will be limited. 

 

Our loan with the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA will be at 4 5/8% for seven years. We will then have to refinance, typical of this type of loan, but it will be amortized as if it were for 25 years.  The total is $2,463,000 which covers the peak amount borrowed during construction, and will then be "recast" to a lower number after construction and when the three-year pledges are all in. This amount includes rolling in the present mortgage balance of about $900,000. The construction budget based on the contractor bids is $2,485,000, a very similar number, and it includes contingency of 3% to cover unexpected events and opportunities. 

   

Take another look at the drawings that are posted in the narthex and visualize our new worship, fellowship, and education ministries in the new building. God has been good to us at Prince of Peace, and we rejoice that we are able to make this exciting step in His work here.

 

Rich Peters

Building Committee Chairman

 

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

   


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Women's Bible Study
May 5, 7-8:30 p.m.

 

The final session of Women's Bible Study "Gathered by God" series will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the Parlor. Note that this is a change from our usual week, due to Mother's Day falling on the 2nd Sunday.

Over the past 7 months, we have discussed multiple examples in both the Old and New Testaments of how God "gathers" people in communities and into ministry. This final session is called "Time to Go" and is in the May issue of Gather Magazine. All are welcome to join us as you are able! It is helpful, but not necessary, to read the materials ahead of time. For more information, contact Debbie Heidrich at debbie.heidrich@gmail.com or 777-2772.

 

  

HOPE

Bible Series - Wednesdays this Summer

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  

A Summer Series based on the book by Margaret Feinberg entitled, His Healing Hands Finding God in Broken Places will begin on Wednesday, June 5th and continue through August 28th. The time will be from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This study is on brokenness and what God alone can do with broken hearts and broken lives. The discussions will be facilitated by Barb Garich, Debbie Heidrich and Marylu Torrison. 

 

If you wish to purchase the book, the cost will be $10. Weekly topics will be posted in the next Newsletter and in the Bulletin. Each week stands alone and purchase of the book is optional. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and a friend who would benefit from this study.

 

Please let us know if you need childcare and we will work together to cover those needs. 

 

For more information contact Marylu Torrison at  Mtorrison822@gmail.com, Barb Garich at bg.wingsofpeace@gmail.com, or Debbie Heidrich at debbie.heidrich@gmail.com

  



 
Congregational Life

SPRING CLEANING
May 4, 9 a.m. - noon
 
It is spring cleaning time for the POP kitchens. Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. If you can help, it would be greatly appreciated.
 
REDS GAME
Aug.10, 1:10 p.m.

Save the date! Faith Day at the Great American Ballpark is on Saturday, August 10th. The Cincinnati Reds vs. Padres will begin at 1:10 pm followed by a MercyMe concert. More information to follow.


 

 
POP CORKS MAY 2013 EVENT:
Chocolate Tasting & Wine Tasting Combined!
May 18, 7 p.m.
 

POP Corks will meet at the home of Cassie and Andy Brissette on Saturday, May 18 at 7 pm. The theme this month will be "Chocolate and Wine." This church small group consists of wine enthusiasts who welcome anyone (21 or over) to participate in a delightful evening of fellowship and wine tasting. The gathering allows us to meet and get to know other church members, who perhaps attend a different worship service, in a relaxed setting. Each couple brings a bottle of wine (usually in the $10-20 range) to taste and an appetizer or dessert to share. 

Cassie will guide us in the chocolate tasting, and Frank Girolami will give us some thoughts to ponder in pairing wine and chocolate.

The sign-up sheet and directions will be posted on the "IN" bulletin board. Any questions? Please contact Debbie Heidrich at 777-2772 or debbie.heidrich@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing YOU!


 
 
SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE 
 
Sunday School at POP

What a fantastic year of Sunday School at Prince of Peace!  Here's some of our information by the numbers:

  • $2700 (over!) collected to build a well through our Advent Mission Project - WaterLife!
  • 276 bucks or 276 chicks given to ELCA Good Gifts Program for our Lenten Mission Project!
  • 161 students enrolled in Sunday School
  • 36 teachers and assistants
  • 20 Sunday School support team (openings, greeters, hallway duty)
  • 14 foundational stories of our faith shared with children
  • 8 classes full of students who love to grow in discipleship
  • 4 special Sunday School events (Sunday School Kick-off; My Voice, My Choice; Advent Family Breakfast; Camp Sunday)
  • 2 mission projects
  • 1 God who unites us all!

Please take time during the month of May to say 'Thank You' to your students' teachers! The ministry of teaching, sharing, playing and growing with our kids is one that helps to plant a firm foundation of faith for the next generation of the body of Christ!

 

Sunday School Calendar Update

May 5 - Regular Sunday School

May 12- No Sunday School - Celebrate Mother's Day
in worship services with your family!

May 19 - Last day of Sunday School 

 



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CATECHISM

As we wrap up another catechism year, it is time to look at how far we've come!  Throughout this year, our 7th and 8th grade students have jumped head-first into Scripture.

 

We have taken an in-depth look at the stories of our faith. We started at Genesis and wrap up in May with Pentecost.   We've had fun together during retreats, multiple games of gaga, and many re:form videos. Together, we will have completed over 500 worship summaries, sang over a dozen worship and praise songs, and flipped through many pages of our Lutheran Study Bibles. It's been a great year! Remember to keep your faith turned on this summer by worshiping with your family, serving together, and talking about God's love at home.

 

May 5 - Catechism Session

May  19 - Final Catechism Session of the year

 

Special thanks to our parents, guides, teachers, and pastors.  You make passing along the faith to our young people possible by serving in this ministry. Thank you!

 


Steve Barton

Heather Brown - ministry volunteer

Kristin Budzynski

Kevin Dibb - teacher

Kari Dunning     

Pastor Grant Eckhart - teacher

Pastor Jonathan Eilert - teacher

Kathy Lake

Jim Lythgoe

Sheryl Melvin - teacher and Parent Connection leader

Kam Plaatje

Michael Ross

Eugene Rutz - teacher

Barry Stufft

 

Taste of Catechism

Families of current 6th graders are asked to mark their calendars for "Taste of Catechism" on Sunday May 19th at 6:15 pm at Prince of Peace. Join us as we wrap up one year of catechism and make plans for next fall's group. RSVP to MEHelms@popluther.org.




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A Look at What's Happening in
Missional Communities: 
          
connect4 
      

Our missional community connects kids, parents, God, and others.  Join us for a gathering or service time (GODS Time) this month!

 

May 7 and 21 - Gathering at the Eilerts' - Join us for food, fun, and sharing 'what is God up to in your life?' with us!  We eat at 6:00pm and wrap up by 7:30pm.

 

May 16 - GODS Time - Stay tuned for more information!

 

May 31 - Free Comedy Night at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Centerville (6430 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH 45459)

 

Questions: contact Suzanne Eilert (eilerts@cinci.rr.com)

or Mary Ellen Helms (MEHelms@popluther.org )

for more information.

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Vámonos!

 

Vámonos! is a missional community that brings together people focused on healthy living; if we keep our bodies and minds healthy, only then are we able to do the things that God has called us to do.  We gather monthly as a community of faith and support one another in healthy lifestyles, in addition to getting together at Zumba Fitness classes (see schedule below).

 

You do not need to attend Zumba Fitness to be part of the Vámonos! community, but it is a great way to "get moving!"

 

New this month!

Walkin' Wednesdays - starting weekly in May

 

Get moving with Vámonos! each Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm for a group walk on the bike trail.  All walking levels welcome!  Invite others in the community to walk with us, build relationships, and experience nature together.  The last Wednesday of each month, we will meet back at the bench outside Julian's Deli at 7:30 pm for refreshments / gathering as a community in downtown Loveland, whoever can stay.

  

Wednesday Evenings - Beginning May 1

 

6:30 pm - Meet by the bench outside Julian's Deli in downtown Loveland

 

6:35 pm - Break off into groups and begin the walk with whoever is there at that time

 

In case of bad weather, the walk is cancelled.  Light drizzle won't keep this group down...but lightning will.  Use common sense and stay safe!

 

May Gathering Times:

 

Recover with Vámonos!:   Last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm (May 29).  Meet at the bench outside Julian's Deli in downtown Loveland for refreshments and fellowship following the weekly walk

 

Contact Karen Skarda at karenskarda@gmail.com

or 312-9498 if questions

     

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May Zumba® Fitness Classes

Monday and Thursday Evenings in the PLC
All Welcome! (ages 12 and up)  

 

Mondays and Thursdays 6:30 pm - Karen is back in May teaching both nights!

 

No class on Monday 5/13 or Monday 5/27 (Memorial Day)

  

Questions? Contact Karen Skarda at  

karenskarda@gmail.com or 312-9498

 

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 The Supper Club

 

Tue May 14 and 28 -  5:45 - 6:45 pm: Serve a meal in the PLC

 

If you or a group you are involved with is interested in sponsoring and hosting a meal, please contact Danette Miller.

 

Please join us! Bring your family and friends!

 

Questions? Contact:  

Danette and Scott Miller at dmiller1@cinci.rr.com

Rosann and Chad McLelland at rmclelland@cinci.rr.com

Jody and Joel Petersen at jody.petersen@chca-oh.org

 

 

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Zoe

Zoe missional community's vision is to offer opportunities for relationships via social, service, and worship experiences to young adults with cognitive, physical, and emotional challenges. Last month, Zoe folks had a birthday celebration for a member and went out to dinner and a movie.

Monthly gatherings are planned for the second Saturday night of the month at 7:00 pm and are open to all.

Please contact us for information on the location of the gatherings and prospective activities.

 

LInda Paduk lcpaduk@gmail.com - 513-314-2717
Marti Lemond mdlemond@gmail.com - 513-777-0042


 
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POP Kids Update  

a ministry of Prince of Peace  

 



The year is quickly coming to an end.  Our last day before summer will be Friday, May 17.  Our theme this month is "We Can" as we review all the things that we have learned through the year.  In addition, a few classes are building castles in their classrooms as we learn about fairytales or for when dads visit us on their special day and answer the question," if my dad were king"? We end the month with a visit from the Loveland School Bus so our graduating kids can learn about their big bus rides in the future.  It all makes you want to be a preschooler again!

 

POP Kids School

We still have a few spaces in our 2-1/2 year old class and our pre-K class for 2013-14.  We are completely full in our 3's classes.  Please call (683-1600) or      e-mail (popkids@fuse.net) the school with any questions or to set up a tour.

 

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

 

Serving in Him,

Angie Seiller

Program Manager

 



POP STAFFING TRANSITION

 

We are pleased to announce that Donna Bednar has been hired to replace Cary Rohrer as Communications Coordinator, who resigned to pursue other interests. Donna will be a wonderful asset in this role as she will lead our overall POP communication plans, including print, web, and social media. Cary has developed a year's worth of beautiful graphics that we can utilize again in the coming year which aids this transition. Welcome, Donna!   

 

Contact Donna Bednar - dbednar@popluther.org





June / July Summer newsletter information   
There will be one newsletter for the summer 
months of June and July.

Please have all articles submitted no later than
May 15 for your Summer newsletter stories to 
Donna Bednar - dbednar@popluther.org  
 



To my Prince of Peace Family,

I thank God for all of you! I am so blessed to be a member of this wonderful congregation. Words cannot express how much I appreciate all of the love, support and prayers you showered on me and on my mother during Allen's brief illness and after his passing. I especially want to thank Pastors Jonathan, Grant, Ken, and Tom. To those of you who reached out to me in special ways - thank you! Your prayers have sustained me and will keep me strong in the days ahead.

May the Blessings of our Risen Lord be with you all!

Susan Geisinger 




   
Updated email address:
 
The staff at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are now using their new popluther email addresses. (See the list below.) You may send all future emails to the new addresses.

Lead Pastor:

Jonathan Eilert - pjeilert@popluther.org

  

Director of Senior Ministries: 

Ken Soderlund - prken@popluther.org 

  

Director of Ministry:

Karen Skarda - kskarda@popluther.org  

 

Communications Coordinator:

Donna Bednar - dbednar@popluther.org 

  

Director of Youth & Family Mission:

Mary Ellen Helms - mehelms@popluther.org    

  

Business Manager: 

Sue McIlvoy - smcilvoy@popluther.org 

  

Parish Secretary:              

Marsha Bozman - mbozman@popluther.org 

  

Accounting / HR Assistant:  

Bulletin Editor:

Suzanne Eilert - seilert@popluther.org  


Director of Music:

Toby Lyke - tlyke@popluther.org

Adult Choir Director:

Deb Heuer -  dheuer@popluther.org 

     

Children's Choir Director:

Robin Stevenson -  rstevenson@popluther.org   


 



Vacation Bible School

June 16-20

 

Senior High D-Tour Mission Trip

June 23-28

 

Camp Mowana

July 21-26 




Click here to download a pdf of the prayer list  
for May 2013 
Closing Thoughts from our President
  

Dear brothers and sisters of Christ our Lord,

 

Spring has sprung and so will our new addition! What an exciting time for our congregation and for those in our community. Just as Prince of Peace began 50 years ago with a small but faith filled group we stand today ready to continue the mission they started not so many years ago. As we processed on Sunday to the ground breaking ceremony singing, "we are marching in the light of God", we truly are in God's magnificent light. This light has been made even brighter because of a generous and giving congregation. It is your generous support, service and prayers that make this new addition possible. Thank you! With the construction there will be many changes to our church and the grounds themselves. We will work hard to keep you all appraised of the construction and the progress that is being made.

 

Again, thank you for your prayers, service and support. May God Bless each of you and your families--

 

Peace,

 

Bill Clevidence

Council President

  

 



REMINDER!
All news articles for the June/July newsletter are due to Donna Bednar by the 15th. Email stories and photos to dbednar@popluther.org   or drop it in my mailbox or by my office.



Contact info for our church:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
101 South Lebanon Rd.
Loveland, OH 45140
513.683.4244