This Week at Prince of Peace...

The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost July 19, 2015

This Sunday's Readings

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 23; Ephesians 2:11-22

GOSPEL: Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things.

After this, Jesus and his disciples crossed the sea again, and they came to land at Gennesaret and moored the boat. When they got out of the boat, people at once recognized him, and rushed about that whole region and began to bring the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. And wherever he went, into villages or cities or farms, they laid the sick in the marketplaces, and begged him that they might touch even the fringe of his cloak; and all who touched it were healed.

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Please remember in your prayers this week...

Recently Added

Mary Chamblin (grandmother of Cassidy Solomon)

Steven Hill

Sandy Smith (mother of Nettie Horne's sister-in-law)

Pastor Les Stano

Youth Gathering Participants

Andrea Goble

Sympathy

Family of Dennis Dobie (friend of Pam Malmgren)

Family of Marylou Jones (daughter of Pastor Ross Forcey)

Thanksgiving

Wedding of Brittany DeGeorge & Joe Daniel

Continuing Prayers

Click here for Continuing Prayer List located below.

*Please notify the church office of anyone else needing prayers, or if the concern is resolved.

Coming Up at Prince of Peace

This Weekend...

Saturday, July 18 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm

Join Us for Dinner at Chipotle after the Saturday service!

Sunday, July 19 - Worship will be held at 8:30 & 10:00 am

VBS Decorating Party will be held at 12:30 pm

Next Weekend...

Saturday, July 25 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm

PoP Playgroup will meet at the Germantown Splash Park at 2:00 pm

Sunday, July 26 - Worship will be held at 8:30 & 10:00 am

VBS Setup will begin at 11:15 pm

Looking Ahead...

July 15-19 ELCA Youth Gathering (Detroit)

Thursday, July 16 7:30 PM VBS Volunteers meeting

Saturday, July 18 7:45 AM Men's Group

5:00 PM Worship

6:15 PM Saturday Dinner Out at Chipotle

Sunday, July 19 8:30 AM Worship

10:00 AM Worship

12:30 PM VBS Decorating Party

Monday, July 20 7:00 PM Summer Bible Study

Tuesday, July 21 10:00 AM Quilters

12:30 PM Women's Bible Study

Saturday, July 25 7:45 AM Men's Group

2:00 PM PoP Playgroup at Splash Park

5:00 PM Worship

Sunday, July 26 8:30 AM Worship

10:00 AM Worship

11:15 AM VBS Setup

July 27-31 Vacation Bible School

Thursday, July 30 7:30 PM VBS Program

Saturday, Aug 8 2:00 PM PoP Playgroup at QO Library

6:15 PM Saturday Dinner Out at Panera

Wednesday, Aug 12 6:30 PM Sandwich Supper/Exploring Faith

Click here for a complete calendar

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Could You Provide Food or Supplies for VBS? A great way to help with VBS even if you're unable to be on-site during the program is to donate items we need to make snack and also breakfast foods for the volunteers each morning. There is a paper sign-up list in the narthex, or you can sign-up online through Sign Up Genius.

VBS Meeting! There will be an important meeting for all new VBS volunteers and those volunteering for a new position. The focus will be on job descriptions, a typical day (!) and giving station leaders their materials, as well as some paperwork. The meeting will be held Thursday, July 16 at 7:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Please let Judy know whether you will be attending.

Join us for Saturday Dinner Out this Saturday, July 18 around 6:15 pm at Chipotle in the Kentlands. And mark your calendar for the next meet-up Saturday, August 8 around 6:15 pm at Panera in the Kentlands. We look forward to spending time together in a casual environment. All are welcome!

Big Payment Made! Because of those who have authorized their Capital Campaign contributions to be transferred to the Debt Reduction Fund, on July 12 we were able to make an additional $200,000 principal payment on our mortgage! Because of this and new contributions to the Debt Reduction Fund, so far this year we've retired $228,581 in mortgage debt. Our current balance now stands at $369,674. (To give you an idea of the impact principal reduction makes, the decrease in principal so far this year means that with each new regular payment more than $800 that used to pay interest is now paying principal.) We encourage folks to continue to make contributions to the Debt Reduction Fund, as every gift helps. Thank you to all who have contributed in any way!

Let your creativity show and help VBS! On Sunday, July 19th join us in the Fellowship Hall at 12:30 pm. We will be creating snowflakes, possibly snowshoes, scarves and earmuffs for our flamingos and other Everest inspired decorations. If you knit or crochet bring your needles - we will provide yarn.

Last Chance to Signup for Vacation Bible School! VBS is July 27-31 and the theme is "Everest - Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power". It's for children ages 3 (potty trained) through entering 5th grade. Info and Registration forms are on the PoP website and in the narthex. See you on the mountain!

We are experiencing phone problems in the Office and voicemail is not working.

If possible, please send an email instead of calling.

Join us Monday, July 20 at 7:00pm for Bible Study! This is part of a three-session adult evening Bible Study being held during the summer on the third Monday of each month (6/15, 7/20, 8/17) from 7:00-8:00pm. We will meet in the sanctuary to study the Bible and how we can put His Word into practice in our everyday lives. (You do not need to attend all 3 sessions - come as you are able!) We had a great discussion about "abiding with God" during our June session. Our next topics will be mirroring His Son and being led by the Holy Spirit. We look forward to spending time discussing these topics as a group in order to live out our life's purpose! Bring a Bible and beverage if you wish, light refreshments will be provided. Questions can be directed to Sherry Kienzle.

Join Women's Bible Study for our last meeting this summer: Tuesday, July 21 at 12:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. No prep needed, we will be discussing some original biblical poetry which Susan Weiner has written. Bring your lunch or a snack, if you would like. Weekly Bible Study will resume in September. If you have questions or want to be included on our email distribution list, please contact Pastor Christine.

Join PoP Playgroup on Saturday, July 25 at 2:00 pm at the Germantown Splash Park (18056 Central Park Circle). There is an entry fee of $4 per person, but families may bring their own drinks, snacks, and coolers inside. The park has many "just right" water features for toddlers and preschoolers, and this year includes a new jumping pillow! (See http://www.montgomeryparks.org/enterprise/park_facilities/south_germantown/splashplayground_minigolf.shtm for more information.) PoP Playgroup is a great way for families and their babies/toddlers/preschoolers to connect with each other. Please contact Jamie or Lauren with any questions!

Annual School Supply Drive has begun! PoP is collecting NEW school supplies again this year to help equip Montgomery County's neediest public school children with backpacks and other school supplies to begin the school year. Please leave donations in the collection box in the narthex. We are collecting the following new supplies from July 1st through August 9^th. TOP 5 Items Needed: Sturdy Backpacks (grades K-12), Lined Filler Paper, Tab Dividers, 2-Pocket Folders, Pencil Pouches. Other Items Needed: 1-Subject Notebooks, Composition Books, Large Pink Erasers, Red & Black Pens, Packages of Big Markers, Scissors (Blunt Tip and Pointed Tip), Rulers, Boxes of Colored Pencils. Any items on the list will be greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Woodard.

Pastor Steve will be leading a trip to the Holy Land in September of 2016!

Brochures are available online and in the narthex. Contact Pastor Steve for more info.

The Serving in Worship schedule for July & August has been posted on our website and the bulletin board in the narthex. Please review it and make arrangements for any conflicts. Thanks!

The July/August Glad Tidings is available on our website!

Fruitful Fields, the Prince of Peace Community Garden, has fenced-in plots ready for your favorite herbs, vegetables and flowers. It is, also, in need of Lowe's or Home Depot Gift Cards to buy lumber and hardware for fence and gate repairs, tools and equipment to make the gardens more successful. If you can support the garden in this way, please leave your donation in the church office labeled "Fruitful Fields." For more info or to help, contact Marybeth Stockman.

VolunteerSpot is our new way to stay informed and sign up for volunteer opportunities at Prince of Peace. An email is sent for each need, as it is identified. The message contains a link that makes it easy to add your name as a helper. Here are our current volunteer requests:

Volunteer Need

Social Ministry Volunteers

Worship Volunteers (Ushers, Snack volunteers, Prayer Writers, Acolytes, etc.)

There is a button with a link to current volunteer opportunities on our church web page; you can also click on the specific Volunteer Need above or here to see the complete list. Thank you for sharing your time and talents!!

Please remember in your prayers this week...

Continuing Prayers

Carol Barotti (former PoP Administrator), Margaux Bereston (friend of Cherie DeGeorge),

Allen Bernstein (father-in-law of Jean Bernstein), Micah Biello (grandson of Vickie & Brad Smith), Becky & Nick Biello (daughter & son-in-law of Vickie & Brad Smith), Marjorie Blackburn (sister-in-law of Nettie Horne), John Bokor (grandfather of Michelle Cockerham), Joanne Catteltt (friend of Sherry Schiebel), The Rev. Jeong & Nam Cho (parents of Claire Cho), Elizabeth Langum Chung, Sydney Clark (friend of Cathy Berninger), Joanne Claycamp (mother of Gregg Claycamp), Leon Crookshank (father of Steve Crookshank), David family, Donica (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kathy Drake (friend of Dave & Nancy Swanson), Terry & Carol Edgar, Nathan Farrar (nephew of Richard Farrar), Terry Forish, Ruth Garretson (grandmother of Kelly Garretson), Torie Gensch (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kelly Gibson (sister of Dan Gibson), Goodwin family, Joni Hanley (friend of Jean Bernstein), Rob, Lucy, & Luke Harbert (friends of Megan Bruening), Ralph Heckel, Leonard Hepner (father of Donna Von Wald), Lisa Holmes (friend of Lisa McGurgan), Wes Horne (brother of Nettie Horne), Janet Howard (friend of Nettie Horne), Mario Ierardi and family (friend of Debra Aplan), Jessica Jeffery, Christopher Johnson (son of Roy Johnson), Doris Johnson (mother of Donna Nelson), Roy Johnson, Pat Juhrs, Brenda Kapp (friend of Cynthia Watter), Kim (friend of Donna Von Wald), Dan Kohler and family (friends of Valerie Corbin), Bill Kratz (father of Laura Garretson), Greta Kunkle, Mike Langum, Remi Langum, Brianna Leitzen (daughter of Sara Michael & Keith Leitzen), Carole Mattis (friend of Donna Von Wald), Sandy Moore, Ray Nopper (friend of Andrea Goble), Jim Oliver (husband of Sherry Schiebel's friend), Bridget Pavlak, Bill Prueter, Linda Prueter, Ted Prueter (father of Bill Prueter), Greg Rayman (uncle of Julie Stokes), Ed Rebisz (relative of Dick Weis), Diane Rench (friend of Richard Farrar), Heather Robinson, Jessica Rogers (friend of Pamela Cook), Martha, David and James Rogers, Zach Rogers (friend of Pamela Cook), Kathy Rossmeisl, Sally & Richard Sawyer (parents of Sarah Bolek), Angie Schilling (friend of Andrea Goble), Trina Sexton (friend of Dick Moore), John Shay (friend of Mike & Cherie DeGeorge), Pauline Shumaker (mother of Lisa Conary), Matt Stokes, Nancy Swanson, Lindsay, Chris, & Carson Vidler (niece of Madelyn Berkeley), Liz Wagner (aunt of Lisa McGurgan), Howard Weidemoyer, David Weis (son of Dick Weis), Joy Weis (daughter-in-law of Dick Weis), Dianne Werley (friend of Ann Callahan), Dan Whithaus (friend of Joan Beeler), Harold Wilkey (husband of Cynthia Watter's aunt), Kathy Williams (stepdaughter of Ann Callahan), Laura Wilson, Matthew Wolejsza (son of Nancy & Chet Wolejsza), Marlene Zaborsky

*Please notify the church office of anyone else needing continuing prayers, or if the concern is resolved.

Attendance Last Weekend

Saturday 5:00 PM 26

Sunday 8:30 AM 36

10:00 AM 91

Total: 153

Serving in Worship Sunday

8:30 AM 10:00 AM

Team Leader Nancy Swanson Crawford Griffith

Altar Guild Laura Hurst Sarah Yonder

Communion Assts. Laura Hurst Sarah Yonder

Lector Elizabeth Cockerham June Herron