This Week at Prince of Peace...

The Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost                     October 11, 2015


This Sunday's Readings
Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:12-16 
 
GOSPEL:  Mark 10:17-31
As Jesus was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, "Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "Why do you call me good? No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments: 'You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; You shall not defraud; Honor your father and mother.'" He said to him, "Teacher, I have kept all these since my youth." Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said, "You lack one thing; go, sell what you own, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me." When he heard this, he was shocked and went away grieving, for he had many possessions.
            Then Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, "How hard it will be for those who have wealth to enter the kingdom of God!" And the disciples were perplexed at these words. But Jesus said to them again, "Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God! It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God." They were greatly astounded and said to one another, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus looked at them and said, "For mortals it is impossible, but not for God; for God all things are possible."
            Peter began to say to him, "Look, we have left everything and followed you." Jesus said, "Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of the good news, who will not receive a hundredfold now in this age - houses, brothers and sisters, mothers and children, and fields, with persecutions - and in the age to come eternal life. But many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."

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

Please remember in your prayers this week...
 
Recently Added  
Andrianne Emmons (friend of Sherry Schiebel)
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)
 
Thanksgiving
Baptism of Anika Uhrig (daughter of Katie & Volker Uhrig)

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 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

    Next Weekend...  
Saturday , October 17 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm
Saturday Dinner Out at Moe's after the Saturday service!
 
Sunday, October 18 - 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
The Adult Choir will sing at the 11:00 am service
Confirmation Theme Event will be held at 6:00 pm

        Looking Ahead...
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
Monday, Oct 12          7:30 PM           Finance Committee meeting
Tuesday, Oct 13         10:00 AM         Quilters
                                    12:30 PM         Women's Bible Study
                                    7:30 PM           Church Council meeting
Wednesday, Oct 14    7:30 PM           Adult Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, Oct 15        7:30 PM           Men's Book Club "Books & Beer"
Saturday, Oct 17         7:45 AM           Men's Group
                                    5:00 PM           Worship
                                    6:15 PM           Saturday Dinner Out at Moe's
Sunday, Oct 18            8:30 AM          Worship
                                    9:45 AM           Sunday School
                                    11:00 AM         Worship
                                    1:00 PM           Youth Handbells Rehearsal
                                    6:00 PM           Confirmation Theme Event
Thursday, Oct 22        7:00 PM           Reading Faith Statements to Council
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
Saturday, Oct 31                                No Saturday Service (Halloween)
Sunday, Nov 1                                    All Saints' Sunday
 
 
                                                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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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.

Save the date for our Halloween Party on Friday, October 30!
Games begin at 6pm, with Trunk-or-Treating at 7pm! We need volunteers to assist with running games and activities (Sign up on Sign up genius). If you will be decorating your car and passing out candy for trunk-or-treating, let us know and sign up in the narthex. Questions? Contact Emma Yanevskyy or AJ Oddo. 

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).

On All Saints' Day, November 1, we will celebrate one of the oldest festivals of the Church. During worship there will be a time to remember family and friends who have gone before us. If there are some special people you would like to remember on this day, please submit their names to the Church Office and their names will be spoken during the service. Please include your name, their name(s), relationship to you, and whether the passing occurred in the past year. Please submit names by Wednesday, October 28.
 
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" continues Sunday at 9:45am in BYC conference room. Join us for this year long, in-depth course that examines the Bible as a whole and its major themes. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to delve deeper into their faith and God's word. You do not need to attend every week-come when you can. Questions? See

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). 
   
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!      
   
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.  
 
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),
Debbie Mulhern (friend of Martha Rogers), Jayson Musser (friend of the 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                     55            
Sunday                             8:30 AM                    45
                                           11:00 AM                   73
Total:                                                                    173
 
Serving in Worship Sunday
                                    
8:30 AM                              11:00 AM
Team Leader                    Nancy Swanson                Gordon Gipe
 Altar Guild                       Donna Rose                         Ann Callahan
Communion Assts.        John Zimmerman             Ann Callahan
Lector                                  Lisa Conary                        Jason Hawley
Acolyte                               Caroline Levine                 Adam Hawley
Ushers                                 Nancy & Chet                    Susan & Eric Holdsworth
                                               Wolejsza
Greeters                              Sherry Schiebel &             Kris & Scott McDonell
                                               Alice Baur
Snacks                                 Becky Carr                           Chris Michel
Prayer Writer                     Jane Sahmel
Counters                             Jim Herron & Laura Garretson
Cookie Brigade              Anne Witten (Bake) & Dick Moore (Deliver)

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

Church Office:

office@poplutheran.org

301-869-3666 

Church Council:
council@poplutheran.org

Pastor Steve
:

pastor@poplutheran.org

301-980-0160 (cell)

Pastor Christine:

pastorchristine@poplutheran.org

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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