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This Week at Prince of Peace...

The Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost                     October 4, 2015


This Sunday's Readings
Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 8; Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12 
 
GOSPEL:  Mark 10:2-16

Some Pharisees came, and to test Jesus they asked, "Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?" He answered them, "What did Moses command you?" They said, "Moses allowed a man to write a certificate of dismissal and to divorce her." But Jesus said to them, "Because of your hardness of heart he wrote this commandment for you. But from the beginning of creation, 'God made them male and female.' 'For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.' So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate."

            Then in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter. He said to them, "Whoever divorces his wife and marries another commits adultery against her; and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits adultery."

            People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it." And he took them up in his arms, laid his hands on them, and blessed them.


Missed last week? Check out last Sunday's sermons, music and more by clicking here!
 

Please remember in your prayers this week...
 
Recently Added  
Lisa Adams, Emily Adams-Muhler, & Jim McNerney
Lloyd Hess (cousin of Susan Victor) 
Dick Moore
Ruth Sterk (cousin of Pastor Steve)
Becca, Jeremy, & Shea Baldwin
Rosemarie Blanco (mother of Judy Bruening)
Jaime Clarke (daughter of Sherry Schiebel's friend)
Dennis Desy (uncle of Wendy Dinova-Wimmer)
Sandy Moore
Sonnie Oliver (friend of Sherry Schiebel)
Scott Baka (son of Eardie Baka)
Wilma Schambura (friend of Forish family)
Debbie Mulhern (friend of Martha Rogers)
Jayson Musser (friend of the Butler family)
 
Thanksgiving
Baptism of Anika Uhrig (daughter of Katie & Volker Uhrig)
Birth of Shea Baldwin (daughter of Becca & Jeremy Baldwin)

Sympathy
Mary Chamblin (grandmother of Cassidy Solomon)
 
 
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, October 3 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm
Anika Uhrig will be baptized at the Saturday service!
Gregg Claycamp will sing and play guitar at the Saturday service
 
Sunday, October 4 - Worship will be held at 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School will be held at 9:45 am
Interfaith Works Presentation will be held at 10:00 am
Racial Justice meeting will be held at 12:30 pm

    Next Weekend...  
Saturday, October 10 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm with
Blessing of the Animals
Interfaith Clothing Center Service Project at 9:00 am
 
Sunday, October 11 - Worship will be held at 8:30 & 11:00 am
Sunday School will be held at 9:45 am
Adult Study "Divine Drama" at 9:45 am
Directory Photos will be taken after each Sunday service
Bible Art Journaling class will be held at 6:00 pm
Confirmation Theme Event will be held at 6:00 pm

        Looking Ahead...
Thursday, Oct 1          7:30 PM           Grace Notes
Oct 2-3                                                Confirmation Retreat
Saturday, Oct 3           7:45 AM          Men's Group
                                    5:00 PM           Worship
Sunday, Oct 4              8:30 AM          Worship
                                    9:45 AM          Sunday School
                                    10:00 AM         Interfaith Works Presentation
                                    11:00 AM         Worship
                                    12:30 PM          Racial Justice meeting
                                    12:30 PM          9th Grade Confirmation Retreat Day
                                    1:00 PM           Youth Handbells Rehearsal
Tuesday, Oct 6           10:00 AM         Quilters
                                    12:30 PM          Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, Oct 7      7:30 PM           Social Ministry meeting
                                    7:30 PM           Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Oct 8          7:30 PM           Women's Book Group
Saturday, Oct 10         7:45 AM          Men's Group
                                    9:00 AM          Interfaith Clothing Center Service Project
                                    5:00 PM           Worship with Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, Oct 11            8:30 AM          Worship
                                    9:30 AM          Directory Photo Session
                                    9:45 AM          Sunday School
                                    11:00 AM         Worship
                                    12:00 PM          Directory Photo Session
                                    1:00 PM           Youth Handbells Rehearsal
                                    6:00 PM           Bible Art Journaling Class
                                    6:00 PM           Confirmation Theme Event
Tuesday, Oct 13         7:30 PM           Church Council meeting
Thursday, Oct 15        7:30 PM           Men's Book Club "Books & Beer"
Saturday, Oct 17         6:15 PM           Saturday Dinner Out at Moe's
Saturday, Oct 24         3:30 PM           PoP Playgroup at Village at Rockville
Sunday, Oct 25                                   Reformation & Confirmation
Sunday, Oct 25                                   Directory Photo Sessions
Friday, Oct 30            6:00 PM           Halloween Party & Trunk-or-Treating

                                    Click here for a complete calendar


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   
Service Project at Interfaith Clothing Center (Saturday, Oct 10 9am-noon)  
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!!  
Debt Reduction Update: The good news continues! We made additional principal payments in both September and October, reducing our mortgage balance to $345,062.
 
To put things in perspective, our mortgage balance was $714,578 when we refinanced on January 1, 2011. That loan comes due next year so we will be working with our Mission Investment Fund partners to get a new loan. The goal is to refinance as little as possible, so as we've said before every dollar really makes a difference!
 
Finally, we also want to thank everyone for their regular budget support of Prince of Peace. Because of the generosity of our members, we have been able to meet our other regular commitments, including making our budgeted benevolence contributions to both the Synod and all the other organizations that we support. Thank you!

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This weekend we welcome Anika Uhrig into God's family through the Sacrament of Holy Baptism!

LEARN! As part of the learning opportunities planned by Social Ministries, a speaker from Interfaith Works will be coming to talk about their work this Sunday, October 4th between services at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. Come and learn about this charity and how they assist within our community! We will also serve at Interfaith Works in October...

SERVE! After learning about Interfaith Works we have an opportunity to serve! On Saturday, October 10 from 9am-noon, we will sort clothing and household items at Interfaith Clothing Center (located on Twinbrook Parkway in Rockville). Volunteers must be 14yrs or older. Please sign up online or in the Narthex so carpool arrangements can be planned. Great opportunity for Youth - SSL hours approved (please bring a form for them to sign that day). Please contact Lisa Woodard with any questions.

Organizing Action for Racial Justice: In response to recent events of blatant racism, a group is forming to explore what actions we as a congregation should take. We hope to begin laying some groundwork for action towards racial equity within our congregation, community, and county. If you are interested in being part of this task force, please join us on October 4 at 12:30 pm in the youth center (conference room). Questions? Please see Pastor Christine.    

Our Annual Blessing of Animals will take place at our 5 pm Saturday service October 10!
Come and bring your pets!

An Updated Photo Directory is Under Construction! A draft has been posted in the narthex. Please review your entry, correcting any contact info that has changed. Place a check mark if the info is up-to-date. Also, check out your photo - if it is out-of-date or missing, please gather your family and come to a Photo Session. Gordon will be taking photos in the Music Room on October 11 and 25 (after the early service, and before & after the late service).

Bible Art Journaling: This year we are offering a devotional class which encourages you to engage actively with the word of God through doodling, illustration, and note-taking in your Bible. We will meet once a month, but you do not need to attend every session. Our next meeting is Sunday, October 11 from 6-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. It's not too late to join in the fun! Please bring a 'journaling Bible' with you to class. Questions? See Pastor Christine. 

Join us for Sunday School each week at 9:45 am!  For younger students we continue to use a rotational model which provides an experiential approach similar to VBS. For Middle and High School students, we use cool and quirky workbooks and short films to explore relevant topics. Your kids won't want to miss it!!

Our Adult Study "Divine Drama" will take a break this week so all can attend the Interfaith Works presentation. It will resume next Sunday, October 11 at 9:45am.

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

The October Glad Tidings is available on our website

The Women's Book Group will meet Thursday, October 8 at 7:30 pm at the home of Judy Bruening for a discussion of Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini. All POP women are welcome to attend. RSVP to Judy.
 
The Men's Book Club "Books and Beer" will discuss Andy Weir's The Martian at its next gathering on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 pm. The book, self-published by Weir in 2011, is the genesis of the current movie of the same name. An American astronaut is stranded on Mars and endeavors to return to earth. All men of Prince of Peace and their male friends are invited for an evening of fun and fellowship. Please RSVP to Charles Sullivan.

Join us for our next Saturday Dinner Out on October 17 after the Saturday service! Meet around 6:15 pm at Moe's Southwest Grill (12151 Darnestown Rd). 

Enjoy fresh flowers on the Altar? We still have Reformation/Confirmation (10/25) open! Flowers may be given in memory or honor of a person or special occasion. A donation of $30 covers the flowers for a week, and they are yours to take home after the late service. Contact the Office or sign up in the narthex.
 
On Saturday, October 24 at 3:30 pm, PoP Playgroup will visit The Village at Rockville (aka the National Lutheran Home) to distribute placemats to residents, made during the preK/K Sunday School hour. We'll visit with residents, and share a story or song or two together. We'll meet in the parking lot outside the main building (9701 Veirs Dr, Rockville, 20850) at 3:30 pm and then walk in together to register. Please contact Jamie or Lauren with any questions!    

Save the date for our Halloween Party on Friday, October 30! Games begin at 6pm, with Trunk-or-Treating at 7pm!
We are looking for volunteers to assist with planning and running games and activities. If you are interested, please contact Emma Yanevskyy. More details coming soon. 
   
The Christmas Pageant will be here before you know it! Please see the signup sheets in the narthex for actors and helpers. Rehearsals will begin in November. For further info, contact Lisa & Jon Conary.
 
We are excited to be leading a work camp trip again this year. We will be traveling to Braxton County, West Virginia from June 25 - July 1. This trip is open to rising 9th graders (in 2016) through graduating 12th graders (in 2016). Much of our service and work will be centered on roofing, painting, drywall, and light construction. Please contact Pastor Christine for additional info!
 
PB&J for the Hungry - Thank you to those who have contributed to our fall PB&J drive for Gaithersburg HELP! Gaithersburg HELP provides emergency food to those in need, and plays a vital role in reducing hunger in our community. Please continue to bring jars of peanut butter and jelly, and place them in the special collection box in the foyer. The Sunday School is participating too, so encourage your children to bring PB&J for their offering.  
 
The Women's Bible Study is studying and discussing the Gospel of Mark this Fall on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm. This is an open, fluid group of women. All are welcome to join us. Feel free to bring a bagged lunch. If you have questions or want to be included on our email distribution list, please contact Pastor Christine.  
 
Want to praise the Lord in song and have fun learning some great music? Then join the Prince of Peace Hand Bell Choir!  The Hand Bell Choir is for children in 3rd-7th grade and we are looking for new members!! Rehearsals are on Sunday afternoons from 1-1:45pm. Please signup in the narthex or contact Danielle Drobny for more info.  

It's not too late to join the PoP Adult Choir for the Fall 2015 season! Adult choir is for people who want to praise God with great music and fun filled fellowship. Rehearsals are
Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm. We are preparing for a Christmas Cantata again this year, please join and be part of a musical celebration with us. For more info, please contact the Choir Director, Claire Cho. 
 
Please consider giving to the ELCA Disaster Response to assist with the refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe. Visit the ELCA Disaster Response webpage to donate or learn more about how you can help.   
  
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.              
We are experiencing phone problems in the Office and voicemail is not working.  If possible, please send an email instead of calling.     
Please remember in your prayers this week...
ContPrayers 
Continuing Prayers
Carol Barotti (former PoP Administrator), Margaux Bereston (friend of Cherie DeGeorge), Madelyn Berkeley, 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), Brittany Daniel (daughter of Cherie & Mike DeGeorge), Amanda Dantus (friend of Tracy Barr), David family, Donica (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kathy Drake (friend of Dave & Nancy Swanson), Nathan Farrar (nephew of Richard Farrar), Stephen Farrar (brother of Richard Farrar), Terry Forish, Ruth Garretson (grandmother of Kelly Garretson), Torie Gensch (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kelly Gibson (sister of Dan Gibson), Andrea Goble, Goodwin family, Joni Hanley (friend of Jean Bernstein), Rob, Lucy, & Luke Harbert (friends of Megan Bruening), Haris (friend of Greg Von Wald), Ralph Heckel, Leonard Hepner (father of Donna Von Wald), Mary Christine Hevner (sister of Judy Wooldridge), Steven Hill, 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, Roberta Lucas (friend of the Forish family), Carole Mattis (friend of Donna Von Wald), Mark Miller (friend of Butler family), 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), John Shay (friend of Mike & Cherie DeGeorge), Pauline Shumaker (mother of Lisa Conary), Pastor Les Stano, Matt Stokes, Nancy Swanson, Suzanne Szaloczi (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kathy Tezla (relative of Sofi Yanevskyy), 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)

*Please notify the church office of anyone else needing continuing prayers, or if the concern is resolved.   
 
   
Attendance Last Weekend
 
Saturday                          5:00 PM                     23           
Sunday                             8:30 AM                    49
                                           11:00 AM                   71
Total:                                                                    143
 
Serving in Worship Sunday
                                    
8:30 AM                              11:00 AM
Team Leader                    Nancy Swanson                Chuck Dixon
Altar Guild                        Regina Harrington           Debra Aplan
Communion Assts.        Regina Harrington           Debra Aplan
Lector                                   Scott Gowing                     June Herron
Acolyte                                 Dekker Spielman               Sean Thompson
Ushers                                  Susan Victor &                  Deborah & Chuck Dixon
                                                Joan Kowalik
Greeters                               Elton Nelson &                  Gordon Gipe & Debbie Chan
                                                Chuck Harrington
Snacks                                  Donna Rose                         Susan Holdsworth
Prayer Writer                     Jim McNerney
Counters                              David Rogers & June Herron
Cookie Brigade                 Tonya Meyer (Bake) & Tom Kettler (Deliver)

              Click here for a complete Serving in Worship schedule.          
 
Contact Information

Church Office:

[email protected]

301-869-3666 

Church Council:
[email protected]

Pastor Steve
:

[email protected]

301-980-0160 (cell)

Pastor Christine:

[email protected]

703-517-0728 (cell)
Visit Pastor Christine's blog at:

http://tinydartfrog.com 

 

Sermon mp3 downloads are available at:
http://poplutheran.org/sermonsmusic/sermonsandmusic.html

Monthly Newsletters ("Glad Tidings") are available at:

http://poplutheran.org/newsletters.html


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