This Week at Prince of Peace...

Christ the King Sunday                                          November 22, 2015


This Sunday's Readings
Daniel 7:1-14; Psalm 93; Revelation 1:4b-8 
 
GOSPEL:  John 18:33-37
Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" Pilate replied, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?" Jesus answered, "My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here." Pilate asked him, "So you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

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

Please remember in your prayers this week...
 
Recently Added  
Carol Buck (friend of Sherry Schiebel)
Jaimee Clarke (daughter of Sherry Schiebel's friend)
Stacey Zeller (niece of Gordon Gipe)
Susan Collis (mother of Jill Spivak)
Sarah Gowing 
Eardie Baka

Sympathy
Family of Sally Sawyer (mother of Sarah Bolek)

Thanksgiving
New Members joining Prince of Peace
Marriage of Lee & Callie Oliver (friends of Sherry Schiebel)
Safe return of Aaron Bernstein & his friend Abbey from Paris
 
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...  
New Member Reception
Saturday, November 21 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 22 - 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 Youth Handbell Choir will perform at both Sunday services!
Directory Photos will be taken after each Sunday service
Interfaith Run Planning meeting will be held at 12:30 pm
Bible Art Journaling class will be held at 6:00 pm
Confirmation Theme Event will be held at 6:00 pm

Thanksgiving Eve...
Wednesday, November 25 - Worship will be held at 7:30 pm
Christina Levine will sing
The PoP Youth Orff Ensemble will perform
The Adult Choir will sing

    Next Weekend...  
Saturday, November 28 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm
Sunday, November 29 - Worship will be held at 8:30 & 11:00 am
Advent Wreath-making Intergenerational Event will be held at 9:45 am

Looking Ahead...

Thursday, Nov 19       6:00 PM           Faith-Full Families
                                    7:30 PM           Men's Book Club "Books & Beer"
                                    7:30 PM           Grace Notes
Saturday, Nov 21        7:45 AM          Men's Group
                                    5:00 PM           Worship
Sunday, Nov 22                                   New Members Reception
                                    8:30 AM          Worship
                                    9:30 AM          Directory Photo Session
                                    9:45 AM          Sunday School
                                    9:45 AM          Adult Study "Divine Drama"
                                    11:00 AM         Worship
                                    12:00 PM          Directory Photo Session
                                    12:30 PM          Interfaith Run Planning meeting
                                    1:00 PM           Youth Handbells Rehearsal
                                    4:00 PM           Confirmation Servant Event
                                    6:00 PM           Confirmation Theme Event
                                    6:00 PM           Bible Art Journaling Class
Tuesday, Nov 24         12:30 PM          Women's Bible Study
Wednesday, Nov 25    6:45 PM           Adult Choir Rehearsal
                                    7:30 PM           Thanksgiving Eve Service
Nov 26 & 27                                       Church Office Closed
Sunday, Nov 29           8:30 AM          Worship
                                    9:30 AM          Advent Intergenerational Event
                                    11:00 AM         Worship
Tuesday, Dec 1          7:30 PM           Social Ministry meeting
Wednesday, Dec 2      7:15 PM           Advent Vespers
Thursday, Dec 3         6:00 PM           Faith-Full Families
Sunday, Dec 6             10:00 AM         JSSA Hospice Speaker
Sunday, Dec 6            1:30 PM           Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
                                    3:00 PM           Christmas Pageant Presentation
Thursday, Dec 10       7:30 PM           Women's Book Group
Saturday, Dec 12         9:00 AM          Playgroup at Derwood McDonalds
Sunday, Dec 13           4:00 PM           Christmas Cantata

Click here for a complete calendar

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This weekend we welcome the following new members: Lauren Ballou and Steve & Brayden Hoffman; Barney Cook; Laura, Phebe, Lila, & Oliver Koundinya; Karen Richardson; Kathryn Riley; Jane & Rainer Sahmel; and Emma, Alex, Sofia, & Yasya Yanevskyy! Pick up a New Member insert from the narthex to learn about these new PoP members.
 
Last Chance to get an Updated Photo in our Directory: THIS Sunday, November 22! Gordon will be taking photos in the Music Room after both services and between services. Please review the Draft Directory posted in the narthex; note any changes and indicate if it is correct. Thanks!

Faith-Full Families' Thanksgiving event will be held Thursday, November 19 from 6-7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Families with pre-school - elementary age children, and their siblings, are invited for dinner, crafts, a Bible story and fellowship. Email Judy Bruening or just come! If you just have younger children you are welcome to join us for fellowship, too. Mark your calendar for our Advent event on Thursday, December 3rd. Questions? Contact Judy.
Books and Beer, the men's book club at PoP, will discuss Garth Stein's The Art of Racing in the Rain on Thursday, November 19 at 7:30 pm at Garry Linton's home. All men from PoP are welcome. Please RSVP to Garry.

Habitat Humanity hosts an Interfaith Build on Saturday, November 21 8:30am-2:30pm in Riverdale, MD. To participate, register online at: https://habitatmm.volunteerconnect.com/Interfaith/full. This is a special Build day where those of faith are invited to unite for a day to serve families in need.
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, November 22 from 6-7:30pm. It's not too late to join in the fun! Please bring a 'journaling Bible' with you to class. Questions? See Pastor Christine.  
 
Give Thanks! Prince of Peace will host the annual Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 pm. This is a joint service we hold each year, together with Good Shepherd and Christ the Servant Lutheran Churches. Our choir will sing, Pastor Steve and Pastor Christine will preside and Pastor Leila Ortiz from Good Shepherd will preach. Following the service, we'll have a special dessert reception! Please sign up to bring a dessert or contact Pamela Cook. Thanks! 

Make an Advent wreath for your home! We'll have the supplies to create a beautiful Advent wreath during our Intergenerational Event on Sunday, November 29th between services (9:30 - 11:00) in the Fellowship Hall. This event replaces Sunday School. Your $5 donation for candles helps offset the cost. Please bring your wreath form if you have one. When you are finished enjoying your wreath, please place the foam ring in the box in the narthex. Questions? Contact Janet Levine.
   
Christmas Pageant Reimagined: 'Twas the Light Before Christmas! Everyone is invited for a fun "instant" Christmas play hosted at Prince of Peace on Sunday, December 6. This three-and-one-half-hour, rehearsal-to-cast-party adventure provides a Christmas celebration for kids and adults as they rehearse a simple song, create a keepsake prop, and experience that Jesus is the true light of the world. Non-acting-guests (arriving at 3:00 pm) will enjoy delightful music, a hilarious, engaging play, a Christmas carol sing-a-long, and the after play cast party - all while celebrating Jesus' birth in a new and refreshing way. 'Twas the Light Before Christmas takes place from 1:30-5pm on Sunday, December 6. For more info, contact Lisa & Jon Conary. To sign up to be a part of the cast, please email or sign up in the narthex.  We will have a short reception after the Pageant. Signup in the narthex to bring cookies. If you want to participate in a Cookie Exchange, please bring extras cookies!  

Join us each Wednesday in Advent (December 2, 9 and 16) for Holden Evening Prayer at 7:15 pm.Take a short break from your busy holiday schedule to slow down and enjoy this meaningful 15 minute service. Invite a friend!
Join us for our next Social Ministry Learning Event on Sunday, December 6 at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. Gail Kropf, a RN with JSSA Hospice, will speak to the congregation about Hospice. Please come and find out more about their services as well as possible opportunities to serve as a congregation or as an individual.

Our Annual Christmas Cantata will be held on Sunday, December 13 at 4:00 pm. Join our choir and guest musicians as we usher in the season with "Festival of Lessons and Carols". Please join us and be part of this musical celebration! There will be a reception following the performance. Donations of fruits, sweets and other finger foods would be greatly appreciated, as well as help with set-up and clean-up for this event. If you can donate food or help out, please sign up in the narthex or contact Pamela Cook or Melanie Zobel.
 
Women's Book Group will celebrate Christmas together on Thursday, December 10th, sharing thoughts about The Invention of Wings: A Novel by Sue Monk Kidd.
The true story of Sarah Grimke, an aristocrat from the slave-holding South who questions slavery, is the basis of the book. The evening is hosted by Pamela Cook at her home. Festivities begin at 7:30 pm and include a Christmas tradition, a Yankee swap. Each attendee is asked to bring a wrapped book (new or gently used) that is "given" to another member. RSVP to Pamela.

Calling all early birds in December! The Playgroup will meet for breakfast on Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 am at the Derwood McDonalds (15801 Frederick Rd). Children can enjoy the playspace and a bite to eat, while parents and caregivers enjoy chat and coffee. 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!
 
Time to order Daily Texts for 2016! With two daily Bible readings and a short prayer, these texts are a great way to spend time with God's word every day. To order sign up in the narthex and leave payment ($8) in envelope. See sample in narthex. Books will be in by the end of December. If you would like a copy but cannot afford it, please let Pastor Steve know.
Giving Tree ~ Make a child's Christmas joyful! Each year, PoP members can select a child's name from the Giving Tree and purchase a special Christmas gift for him/her. The City of Gaithersburg sponsors the program and this year, the Social Ministry Committee is working with Rachel Carson Elementary School to provide a happy Christmas for selected students and their siblings. The tree will be located in the narthex by Thanksgiving weekend. Please return your wrapped gifts with the identification card securely attached by Sunday, December 13 for timely delivery to the families.
 
Gifts of Hope starts Sunday, November 29th! Help those in need while you shop for Christmas. Purchase a Gift of Hope for a friend or relative while making a contribution to someone who is in need. You will receive a beautiful Christmas card and an explanation of your purchase, while the actual gift will be forwarded to the organization which helps those in need. Visit the Gifts of Hope display in the narthex to view the catalog of gifts (from $10 to $250). Purchases can be made between Services from November 29 - December 20. These gifts support the mission and programs of area Lutheran social ministry organizations, camps, college and seminary, and our Synod's companion synods abroad. Your Gifts of Hope purchases will bring hope to others while you honor those on your gift list. Gifts of Hope are also available throughout the year at: www.GiftsofHopeDC.org.
 
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.
Interested? Contact Pastor Christine ASAP.  

Our Adult Study "Divine Drama" continues Sundays at 9:45 am 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 Pastor Christine.  

Our Learning Event for November: Gail Hambleton from the Global Peace Foundation spoke on Sunday, November 1st to educate us on human trafficking. There was a great turn out of about 20 people from the congregation and a wealth of info was shared. Due to the amount of info and level of interest, follow-up sessions are being planned for January, so keep an eye out for those!
    
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!!
 
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.  
 
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
Lisa Adams, Emily Adams Muhler, Scott Baka (son of Eardie Baka), Becca, Jeremy, & Shea Baldwin, 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), Rosemarie Blanco (mother of Judy Bruening), 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), Gilda Damiani (friend of Tonya Meyer & Amy Ceralde), 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), Andrianne Emmons (friend of Sherry Schiebel), 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), Margaret & Tom Mahan (parents of Julie Boyce), Carole Mattis (friend of Donna Von Wald), Jim McNerney, Mark Miller (friend of Butler family), Sandy Moore, 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), Sonnie Oliver (friend of Sherry Schiebel), 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, Richard Sawyer (father of Sarah Bolek), Wilma Schambura (friend of Forish family), 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                     28                
Sunday                             8:30 AM                    48
                                           11:00 AM                   72
Total:                                                                    148
 
Serving in Worship Sunday
                                    
8:30 AM                              11:00 AM
Team Leader                    Nancy Swanson               TBA      
Altar Guild                        Melanie Zobel                    Pamela Cook
Communion Assts.        Gregg Claycamp               Pamela Cook
Lector                                   Jon Conary                          Chris Michel
Acolyte                                 Daniel Butler                      Cora Barr
Ushers                                  Dave Swanson &              Tracy Barr & Chris Michel
                                                John Zobel                                                          
Greeters                               Lori Kohne &                      David Malmgren & family           
                                                Susan Muma
Snacks                                  Becky Carr                          Chris Michel
Prayer Writer                     Jon Conary
Counters                              Peter Carr & Kathryn Brower
Cookie Brigade                Tonya Meyer (Bake) & Tom Kettler (Deliver)

              Click here for a complete Serving in Worship schedule.          
 


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   
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!!  
Contact Information

Church Office:

office@poplutheran.org

301-869-3666 

Church Council:
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Pastor Steve:

pastor@poplutheran.org

301-980-0160 (cell)

Pastor Christine:

pastorchristine@poplutheran.org

703-517-0728 (cell)
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