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DATES TO
June 1 and 2
Summer Worship Times
Sat 5 pm; Sun 9:00 and 10:30 am
June 2
Final move day for Music Offices / Hallway
June 9
Acolyte Training
10 am
June 16 - June 20 Vacation Bible School
June 19
Building update with
Al Kressler
11:30 am
June 23 - 28
D-Tour Youth Mission Trip
Baltimore, MD
June 30 - July 5
Roselawn Day Camp
July 17
Building update with
Al Kressler
11:30 am
July 21 - July 26
Camp Mowana
August 5
All Staff Meeting
9:00 - 4:00 pm
August 11
Reds Game - Faith Day
Mercy Me Concert After Game
1:10 pm
August 18
Solomon Graduation
9:00 and 10:30 am
August 21
Building update with
Al Kressler
11:30 am
August 24 & 25
Ministries Expo / Music Recruitment
Before & After worship
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 in September.
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SCRIPTURE
READINGS for
June and July:
Pentecost 2 - June 21 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43 Psalm 96:1-9 Galatians 1:1-12
Luke 7:1-10
Pentecost 3 - June 9
1 Kings 17:17-24 Psalm 30
Galatians 1:11-24 Luke 7:11-17
Pentecost 4 - June 16
2 Samuel 1:26-12:10 13-15
Psalm 32
Galatians 2:15-21 Luke 7:36-8:3
Pentecost 5 - June 23
Isaiah 65:1-9
Psalm 22:19-28
Galatians 3:23-29 Luke 8:26-39
Pentecost 6 - June 30 1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21
Psalm 16
Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Luke 9:51-62
Pentecost 7 - July 7
Isaiah 66:10-14
Psalm 66:1-9 Galatians 6:1-16
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20
Pentecost 8 - July 14
Deuteronomy 30:9-14 Psalm 25:1-10 Colossians1:1-14 Luke 10:25-37
Pentecost 9 - July 21
Genesis 18:1-10a Psalm 15
Colossians 1:15-28 Luke 10:38-42
Pentecost 10-July28
Genesis 18:20-32 Psalm 138 Colossians 2:6-19 Luke 11:1-13
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FINANCIAL
April
2013
Fiscal YTD Giving to
Current Fund $58,971.41
Fiscal YTD
Actual Expenses
$65,112.09
Fiscal YTD
Budgeted Expenses
$66,662.34
April Only:
Contributions to Designated Funds
not including
Building Fund
$6,618.49
Contributions to
Building Fund
$33,963.93
Fiscal YTD
Building Pledges Received
$603,460.19
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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:
April activity:
Income
$4,700.00
Disbursements
$1,225.99
Thank you for supporting the Discretionary Fund enabling Prince of Peace to assist those in need.
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ATTENDANCE
April
2013
Average Per Week:
398
YTD
Average Per Week:
455
April 2012
Average Per Week:
539
2012 YTD
Average Per Week:
447
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From the Pastor Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As Holy Trinity Sunday comes and goes, we enter into the longest liturgical cycle that we now call "Ordinary Time". It is the long season that runs throughout the entire summer and fall until we get to Reformation, All Saints, and Christ the King leading us once again to the beginning of Advent. We have only one newsletter for the next two months as well. Sunday school is done until the fall. We have one less worship service. On the surface, it may look like not just "ordinary time" but rather "idle time". Yet pay close attention to the color of this long season. The color is green, the color of growth. This is a "growing season" as well. We do plan to have more time for abiding and slowing down over the summer, but things far from stop around here over the summer. There are wonderful opportunities for our children to grow and to learn over the next few months. We will have our Vacation Bible School, a high school Discipleship Tour to Baltimore, a week at Camp Mowana, and a day camp at Roselawn Lutheran. We will also hold auditions and prepare for a performance of Godspell in the fall. There are adult volunteer opportunities as a part of these weeks as well. I am also going to be inviting you to a new opportunity to grow in the Word and our understanding of our mission at Prince of Peace as we participate in a pilot program of the ELCA called Stories Matter. We will look at the biblical narrative and ask the question, "Which Bible Story best relates to our story at Prince of Peace. As we celebrate our first fifty years and look toward our next fifty years, it is a great time to contemplate how God is leading and guiding us into our future. I will share more details about this after Pastor Lorne is on board and we put our schedules together. Oh yes, did I mention Pastor Lorne? This is another hugely important part of our growing season this year. Our staff is growing. Their family is growing as they await their first child. We will have an ordination service to attend in Reynoldsburg, and an installation service here at Prince of Peace. These will be exciting times to celebrate his new ministry and the growth happening in his life as a leader. And of course the most visible part of our growth throughout the summer will be our new building going up. Every day the scenery is changing as the workers continue to build. Yes, it is "Ordinary Time" but it is not idle time. The Holy Spirit continues to move among us in this growing season. We pray for God's blessing upon all of the growth experiences of this summer here and in your daily living. God's peace be with you, In Christ, Pastor Jonathan |
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A Key to Newsletter Articles
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.
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Welcome Pastor Lorne Hlad
On May 19, the congregation was introduced to Pr. Lorne and Becca Hlad. Following a informational talk and question and answer period with Pr. Lorne, the congregation voted unanimously to extend a call to him to be our new associate pastor.
Pr. Lorne was raised in Columbus, Ohio. While serving in Iraq, his heart was captured by the gospel and set him on a path of service to God. Pr. Lorne's call to ministry and gifts for sharing the gospel grew while finishing college at The Ohio State University and working at Jacob's Porch Campus Ministry. After college, Pr. Lorne attended Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, OH, where he recently earned a Master of Divinity. He has been a keynote speaker and preacher at churches, conferences, and youth events for the last five years.
Pr. Lorne is married to his wife Becca, and they await the birth of their first child!
Pr. Lorne's ordination is June 14, at 6:30 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1200 Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH.
Pr. Lorne's installation at Prince of Peace will be on Saturday July 27, at the 5:00 pm worship service.
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SynodFest - June 7-8
What is SynodFest? It is a synod festival for all members of Southern Ohio ELCA Synod Congregations taking place on June 7 and 8 at Wittenberg University in Springfield OH. It is a time to come together as one body to celebrate, worship, learn, share, serve and take care of synod business.
The election of a new bishop for our synod will take place on Saturday. The election of a Synodical Bishop is more than just another election of an official in our lives. It is a call, a call guided by the Holy Spirit, made with discernment in the midst of the community of those who comprise the voting members of the Synod Assembly. As previously communicated Pastor Jonathan is a prospective nominee for this position. Prince of Peace can send three voting members to represent our congregation. This year Bill Clevidence, Marti Kelley and Becky Mastalerz will be our "official" attendees. However, everyone is welcome to attend. Results will be available on the synod website (www.southernohiosynod.org) and an email will be sent from Prince of Peace. Please pray for our synod as the Holy Spirit guides the call of our new bishop.
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"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.
There is a display of photos from the first decade of our history in the mailbox hallway. A new decade of photos and posters will be displayed on June 15, July 13, August 17, and September 14. You will also be able to see refurbished posters from previous anniversary celebrations marking the significant events of our fifty year
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
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Acolyte Training
June 9, 10-10:30 am
Acolytes are very important servants. They are children who help lead worship by lighting candles, serving during communion, and participating in the worship service.
All students are encouraged to find a way to serve in worship, and serving as an acolyte is a great way to serve God and to serve our congregation.
Whether you're a new acolyte or in need of a refresher, please join us for training on Sunday, June 9 from 10 - 10:30am.
We'll meet in the Atrium and learn all of the important steps of being an acolyte at Prince of Peace.
Acolytes are usually in 5th to 8th grade. Will you join the acolyte team?
Contact Karen Skarda (kskarda@popluther.org) with questions.
O, let us worship ... before the Lord, our maker! - Psalm 95:6
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Angel Food Ministry
Angel Food Ministry is made up of loving, generous people who are willing to prepare and to deliver a meal to fellow members in times of need (e.g. those in need following a death in the family, surgery, prolonged illness, recovery, spouse serving in our Military or birth of a child).
Not sure if you're on the list? Haven't been called in a while? On the list and wish to take a break? Interested in getting on the list? We'd love to hear from you!
Please email or call Erin Kuhn, our new coordinator, with questions, do a status check or to get added to this wonderful, caring list of loving cooks!
Questions please contact Erin Kuhn at Tim-erin@cinci.rr.com, Phone: 513-683-0995
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Splash in God's Word!
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!
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 are available 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:
Registration:
Volunteers:
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The D-Tour is upon us! Later this month over 50 students and adults from Prince of Peace will embark on a Discipleship Tour together. On this D-Tour we will dig into the practices of encouragement, invitation, prayer, study, worship, giving and service and include a week of serving at partner organizations like food banks, halfway houses, soup kitchens, kids camps, and more. We'll also schedule a visit to DC where we will learn about the ELCA's commitment to advocacy, visit the National Cathedral, and Holocaust Museum.
It's a discipleship tour - it's not a week of service, it's a way of life!
Please pray for the following students and adults who will be growing in faith while serving in Baltimore:
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Young at Heart Senior Lunches
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.
Senior Summer Lunches
June 20, 11:30 am
Mimi's Cafe, 5050 Deerfield, Mason
Allen & Lorraine Carley, hosts
July 18, 11:30 am
Annual Summer Lunch in the Atrium
(catered by Bonnie Lynn Bakery)
Special Guest: Larry Schildmeyer,
Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home
Margaret & Harry Zielke, hosts
August 15, 11:30 am
Joe's Crab Shack, 25 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, KY
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Help Up Create a New POP Pictorial Directory
Summer 2013
This summer, we are creating a new pictorial directory and we need your photos! We will be doing these digitally so that they can be uploaded to our database. A directory will then be printed this fall and sold at cost for those that wish to purchase a printed copy. Those that want to take advantage of viewing current member contact information and photos digitally, will be able to access them via a computer or on a smart phone. More to come! To make this photo directory happen, we need your help.
How can you get your photo taken?
· Come to the Atrium
· Every 2nd and 4th weekend this summer
· 30 minutes prior to and after worship
We will have volunteers ready to take your family or individual photo. It will only take a few minutes.
If you would like to volunteer to help take photos, please contact Karen Skarda at kskarda@popluther.org Your service is appreciated!
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 Amazing Grace Day Camp at Roselawn This summer, Prince of Peace and Roselawn Lutheran Church are partnering to share God's grace with children from Roselawn at a day camp. We need you to deliver a meal, share your gifts, practice hospitality, prepare a snack, or serve in a variety of other ways! The POP Community will be working with staff from LOMO (Lutheran Outdoor Ministries in Ohio) to spread the Gospel. Through songs, crafts, games, nature, and discovery times, children will discover and kindle a faith of their own. July 1-5 8:30am-3pm Roselawn Lutheran Church Join the fun! Students and adults are needed to volunteer in many ways - contact Eugene and Terri Rutz (terrirutz@gmail.com) or Mary Ellen Helms (MEHelms@popluther.org) for information on how you can serve. We especially need meals provided (for about 60 people), host families (host a college student counselor for a week!) and volunteers during the day.
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First Lutheran Clothing Bank Needs Donations
We served 55 people on the sole distribution day in May. Several items are totally depleted (items 1-5 below), and others are critically low (items 6-10 below). Here is our top 12 wish list. As always, thank you for your generosity.
1. men's jeans in waist sizes 34, 36 or 32 with inseams 32 or
longer
2. deodorant - men's or women's - any size
3. bath towels & washcloths
4. XXL men's t-shirts
5. women's panties (small & medium) and socks
6. blankets
7. men's belts
8. travel size soap, lotion & conditioner
9. L & XL men's sweatpants
10. men's gym or cargo shorts
11. men's white socks
12. shopping bags with handles
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INKING OF YOU June 6, 10 am - 12 pm
Come in June and help us make birthday and thinking of you cards. We will not meet in July, but we will meet again on August 1, at 10:00 am, where, we will be making Christmas cards for the LIFE Food Pantry senior clients. Supplies are furnished and no experience is needed. We want to thank Lois Grubert for her generous donation of stamps and accessories to the group.
Please note: The group known as UFO (Unfinished Objects) will be expanding to "Inking of You Too (2.)" Those attending can learn different stamping techniques and work on their personal cards and/or cards to donate to organizations such as LIFE, POP, and care center patients. Attendees should also feel free to bring any unfinished object that they'd like to work on. Inking of You Too (2) will meet on Tuesdays beginning in September. Watch the newsletters and bulletins for more details.
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On Sunday, April 14, we broke ground for our new sanctuary and and music/educational wing. During April and May, the new retention pond at the corner of Durango and West Loveland Avenue was completed; the Durango parsonage home was demolished; excavation was completed for parking and the building area; utility tie-ins were started; footers were dug and the foundation walls began to be erected on the education wing. During June and July, it is anticipated that the education wing will be under roof with interior work to follow and utility tie ins will continue. The congregation is invited to monthly updates with Al Kressler, a member of the building committee and the owner's site representative, on the third Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am in the Atrium. Weekly updates can be found in the announcements and on the Prince of Peace Facebook page.
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Sign Up Now....
A Summer Filled with Hope
"Hope"
Study Series
His Healing Hands
Finding God in Broken Places
Wednesdays 11:30-1:00
June 5th-August 21st
Open to all adults!
If you wish to purchase a book, the cost of the book is $6.
Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch and a friend.
For more information or to sign up, call Scott at 513-774-0617, or email Barb Garich at: bg.wingsofpeace@gmail.com or Debbie at: debbie.heidrich@gmail.com.
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Congregational Life
POP Corks July 2013 Event
"Light and Chilled"
July 20, 7:00 pm
POP Corks will meet at the home of John Truax on Saturday, July 20 at 7 pm. The theme for this mid-summer event will be "Light and Chilled". This 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 others in a relaxed setting.
Please bring a bottle of wine (usually in the $10-20 range) to taste and an appetizer or dessert to share. What could be more fitting than to try some refreshing lighter, chilled wines in mid-July?
The sign-up sheet and directions will be posted on the "IN" bulletin board by the end of June. Any questions? Please contact Debbie Heidrich at 777-2772 or debbie.heidrich@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing YOU!
REDS GAME
Aug.10, 1:10 pm
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.
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 CALLING ALL TALENTED YOUTH!
Auditions: June 9 & 10, 4-7 pm
As part of our congregation's year long 50th anniversary celebrations, we are going to present to the congregation and community "Godspell."
Doris Osborne will serve as director and invites all youth 14 and older to audition Sunday, June 9th from 1:30pm-4:00pm or Monday, June 10th from 1:30pm-4pm.
All youth auditioning should bring a song and prepared monologue. A piano will be available during auditions.
The dates for the production are Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th.
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Audio Visual Volunteer Needed!
We are looking for a volunteer to digitally transfer historical VHS tapes. Please e-mail Donna Bednar at dbednar@popluther.org if you would like to work on this project.
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POP Shirts!
Fifty years ago, a small band of people formed a congregation which we've grown to know and love! During this year, we celebrate the mission and ministry of Prince of Peace. Youth from Prince of Peace are heading to Baltimore, MD to serve and grow as disciples this summer. They have put together some great POP clothing as a fundraiser. We hope you'll show your Prince of Peace pride and order a shirt.
Order forms are due June 2 to Mary Ellen Helms.
Thank you for supporting our youth!
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A Look at What's Happening in
Summer, summer, summer! Ready or not - it's here! Our mission is to connect kids, parents, God, and others all year long, all lifelong. Our community will gather this summer to do just that!
Tuesdays June 11 & 25 and July 2 & 16 - Gather at Symmes Park under the furthest back shelter (Shady Ridge). We'll enjoy potluck dinners and then hang out at the park from 6 pm-7:30 pm.
We will cancel for rain or thunderstorms. Look for a GODS Time to be scheduled later in the summer!
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Families Matter
Volunteers needed for serving at Roselawn
Families Matter, the missional community focused on serving the Roselawn area, needs several more friendly, caring people who are interested in positively impacting this area. Beginning in June, we will be preparing and serving food every other week for the picnic sponsored by Roselawn Lutheran Church. We need some help with food but more importantly we need people of any age who are also willing to eat with and get to know the people we serve. In building these relationships, we have the opportunity to get past the surface, build trust and grow God's kingdom. We know there is a particular need to have male role models in the lives of the boys who are coming, but we also need to have women to help build these relationships. It can be awkward and uncomfortable at first, but that changes when folks see you come regularly and genuinely engage in conversation with them. The dates we will be serving at Roselawn are: June 12, July 3, July 17, July 31 and August 14th.
Feel free to talk with Terri or Eugene Rutz to learn more (733-0825; eugene.rutz@uc.edu).
We could use your help!
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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!"
Walkin' Wednesdays
Each Wednesday at 6:30 pm
Get moving with Vámonos! each Wednesday evening 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.
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!
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.
Vámonos! Summer Picnic
Sunday, July 28
5:30 - 7:30 pm
11713 Park Court, Loveland (Chatham Woods Subdivision)
Gather with Vámonos at Deanna Richter's home for a summer potluck - healthy food and rich fellowship. Turkey burgers will be provided. Bring a dish to pass or just show up! All welcome to celebrate together the beautiful gift of summer and the Vámonos! community.
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June and July Zumba® Fitness Classes
Get your summer groove on!
Monday and Thursday Evenings in the PLC - 6:30 pm
All Welcome! (ages 12 and up)
No class June 17 & 20 or July 4
Questions? Contact Karen Skarda at
karenskarda@gmail.com or 312-9498
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The Supper Club
Community meals are planned as follows:
Tuesday, June 11, and July 9 at Prince of Peace.
Saturday, June 29 and July 27 at a Loveland apartment community.
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
Drum Circle
All are invited to join us Saturday night, June 1, 2013 at 6:30pm for the second monthly drum circle held in the Parish Life Center. Drums will be provided or bring your own favorite drum. Novices welcome. No experience necessary. Simply bring your enthusiasm for making music and making connections.
Zoe Missional Community's first drum circle held the end of April was well attended and enjoyed by both community and congregation members of all ages from pre-school through retirement. Check summer calender in bulletin for future monthly dates for ongoing scheduled drum circles sponsored by Zoe Missional Community.
Additional Zoe Missional Community gatherings are held the third Saturday night of each month at 7:00pm in members homes. Check your bulletin for location. These gatherings are open to all and provide opportunity for socialization and planning for future events. Recently Zoe Missional Community activities have included: roller skating, trip to Dead Sea Scrolls, and visit to Loveland Castle.
The mission of Zoe Missional Community is to connect with young adults with various challenges (cognitive, physical, or emotional) via social, service or worship experiences. If you have a passion for inclusion, come and be a part of our ongoing adventure and support the radical hospitality to which Christ calls us.
Contact Zoe Missional Community Leaders with any questions or for further additional information: Linda Paduk at 513-314-2717 or Marti Lemond at 513-777-0042.
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POP Kids Update
a ministry of Prince of Peace
The year quickly came to an end. Our last day before summer was Friday, May 17. Our theme in May was "We Can" as we reviewed all the things that we learned through the year. In addition, a few classes built castles in their classrooms as we learned about fairy tales or for when dads visited us on their special day and answered the question," if my dad were king"? We ended the month with a visit from the Loveland School Bus so our graduating kids could learn about their big bus rides in the future. It all makes you want to be a preschooler again!
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
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Greetings from the Conow (Germany) Church Pastor Dörte Hasenpusch and our partner congregation in Germany send greetings and God's blessings to us at Prince of Peace. This is a partnership established about twenty years ago after the fall of communism in eastern Germany, and Dianne and I visited them recently. We arrived on Ascension Day (a national holiday), attended a worship service where I read a letter of greeting from Pastor Jonathan which was greeted by applause, and participated in a confirmation service for five young people the next Sunday which was Pentecost. On Monday, the Pentecost national holiday, we attended a special holiday service.
The church is in a rural area of small villages, has nominally over a thousand members, but in the German way only about thirty people worship on a given Sunday. For the Sunday of confirmation, there were about a hundred worshipers. One of the confirmands was the grandson of our host family, Rolf and Etha Stürzenbecher, and the party given in his honor at a local sports hall lasted from the end of the church service until well after dark, with people coming and going throughout the day, and ending up with singing and dancing. During the week we took a bus tour "In the Footsteps of Martin Luther" with three dozen men and women from a regional men's church group.
We are blessed that we have fellowship with the Conow church congregation and that it provides a doorway through which we can enrich our Lutheran heritage.
Rich Peters
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Lutheran Disaster Relief Within hours of violent storms that hit Oklahoma and other states this past week, Lutheran Disaster Response affiliates were already on the ground, assessing the immediate and long-term needs of those affected by the tornadoes. Your gifts are needed now to begin coordinating volunteers, rebuilding homes and offering spiritual and emotional care to those in need. Gifts designated to "U.S. Tornadoes" through Lutheran Disaster Response will be used entirely - 100 percent - to help survivors of tornadoes rebuild their lives and livelihoods. There are three ways to give--marking your offering envelopes "US Tornadoes" with checks made payable to POP, mailing a donation using the forms at the Welcome Center, or giving online at www.elca.org.
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 Calling all graduates! We celebrate with many graduates throughout the year! We'd love to know your plans for the coming school year. Please let us know what's next for you (after high school, college, or grad school). Send your name, the school from which you graduated, and any future plans to MEHelms@popluther.org by July 15 for inclusion in the August Newsletter.
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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: Lorne Hlad - plhlad@popluther.org Director of Senior Ministries: Ken Soderlund - pksoderlund@popluther.org
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VBS - June 16 - 20
High School Youth Discipleship Tour - June 23-28
Camp Mowana - July 21-26
Reds Game - August 10
Ministries Expo/Music Recruitment
Before and After worship Weekend of Aug 24 & 25
Music Recruitment (2nd Weekend)
Weekend of Aug 31 & Sept 1
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Closing Thoughts from our President
Greetings,
Everyone looks forward to summer and Prince of Peace is no different. There are many exciting opportunities available during the summer season. There is something for everyone, so read your newsletter and mark your calendars.
Please keep Pastor Jonathan and his family in your prayers as he is a prospective nominee for bishop of the Southern Ohio Synod. This month, we will welcome our new pastor, Lorne Hlad. We look forward to having Lorne and his wife Becca as a part of our community and are excited for their new addition, as well as ours! Throughout the summer, our building construction continues. It is exciting to see the progress that has been made in such a short period of time!
Have a wonderful and blessed summer,
Bill Clevidence
Council President
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REMINDER!
All news articles for the August newsletter are due to Donna Bednar by the July 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
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