This Week at Prince of Peace...

The Day of Pentecost May 15, 2016

This Sunday's Readings

Genesis 11:1-9; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:1-21

GOSPEL: John 14:8-17, 25-27

Philip said to Jesus, "Lord, show us the Father, and we will be satisfied." Jesus said to him, "Have I been with you all this time, Philip, and you still do not know me? Whoever has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, 'Show us the Father'? Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own; but the Father who dwells in me does his works. Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; but if you do not, then believe me because of the works themselves. Very truly, I tell you, the one who believes in me will also do the works that I do and, in fact, will do greater works than these, because I am going to the Father. I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If in my name you ask me for anything, I will do it.

            If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you.

            I have said these things to you while I am still with you. But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid."

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)

Stephen R. Farrar (brother of Richard Farrar)

Roberta Stover (aunt of Tracy Solomon)
Pete Corbin (father of Laura Hurst)

Lisa Law (friend of Lisa Adams' friend)

Cindy Shaw (cousin of Lisa Adams)

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...

Friday, May 13 - Selma Showing & Discussion will begin at 6:00 pm

Saturday, May 14 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm

Sunday, May 15 - 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

Grace Notes will play at both Sunday services!

The Adult Choir will sing at the 11:00 am service!

Youth Handbells will rehearse at 12:30 pm

Youth Handbells Pizza Party will be held at 1:15 pm

Confirmation Dodgeball at 5:00 pm

Confirmation Theme Event will be held at 6:00 pm

Bible Art Journaling class will be held at 6:00 pm

Next Weekend...

Saturday, May 21 - Worship will be held at 5:00 pm

Habitat for Humanity Work Day

Sunday, May 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

Paige Fitzpatrick will be baptized at the 11:00 am service

Sunday School Teacher Recognition will be held at both Sunday services

Bake Sale fundraiser for Youth Summer Packets after each Sunday service!

Pastor Christine's Baby Shower will be held at 1:30 pm

Confirmation Theme Event will be held at 6:00 pm

Looking Ahead...

Thursday, May 12 6:30 PM Body & Soul Group Exercise

7:30 PM Women's Book Group

7:30 PM Grace Notes

Friday, May 13 6:00 PM Selma Showing & Discussion

Saturday, May 14 7:45 AM Men's Group

5:00 PM Worship

Sunday, May 15 Pentecost

8:30 AM Worship

9:45 AM Sunday School & "Divine Drama"

11:00 AM Worship

12:30 PM Youth Handbells Rehearsal

1:15 PM Youth Handbells Pizza Party

5:00 PM Confirmation Dodgeball

6:00 PM Confirmation Theme Event

6:00 PM Bible Art Journaling Class

Tuesday, May 17 10:00 AM Quilters

12:30 PM Women's Bible Study

Thursday, May 19 6:00 PM Faith-Full Families

6:30 PM Body & Soul Group Exercise

7:30 PM Books & Beer Men's Book Club

7:30 PM Grace Notes

Saturday, May 21 Habitat for Humanity Work Day

7:45 AM Men's Group

5:00 PM Worship

Sunday, May 22 Recognition of SS Teachers & Bake Sale

8:30 AM Worship

9:45 AM Sunday School & "Divine Drama"

11:00 AM Worship

1:30 PM Pr. Christine's Baby Shower

6:00 PM Confirmation Theme Event

Sunday, May 29 9:30 AM Worship (only 1 Sunday Service)

Memorial Day 10:30 AM Yard Sale Prep

Weekend 12:00 PM Yard Sale Drop Off Begins

Monday, May 30 9:00 AM Yard Sale Drop Off Continues

Tuesday, May 30-6/3 10AM-9PM Yard Sale Prep

Saturday, June 4 7AM-2PM Yard Sale

Saturday, June 11 8:40 AM Derek Sheely Lead the Way Race

Sunday, June 12 Recognition of Graduates

Click here for a complete calendar

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The Racial Justice Team will be presenting a showing of the movie 'Selma' on Friday, May 13th in the Sanctuary. The issue of race relations, legislation, and the response of the church is critical in today's societal climate. We have invited other congregations in the area to join us to broaden our discussion and understanding. Please make plans to join us. Teenage youth are especially encouraged to attend. Pizza dinner 6pm; movie showing 6:30pm with discussion following. Childcare will be provided. Questions? See Pastor Christine.

Join Body and Soul each Thursday for group exercise from 6:30-7:30 pm. Instead of discussion groups, Marybeth will be available for free, private diet or exercise consultations by appointment from 6:00-6:30 pm and from 7:30-8:00 pm. Call Marybeth at 240-644-4146 for info or to schedule a private session. Click here for more details on the class listed below.

Women's Book Group ~ The next gathering is Thursday, May 12, at 7:30 pm at the home of Lisa Woodard. Our selection for May is Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan, a fictionalized biography of Robert Louis Stevenson and his American wife, Fanny. RSVP to Lisa.

The June Glad Tidings deadline is Sunday, May 15. Please submit your articles, photos, etc. to Martha Rogers.

The Women's Book Group and Fellowship committee are hosting a Baby Shower for Pastor Christine on Sunday, May 22 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Although we asked for RSVPs to be provided by last week, we can accommodate a few more guests. Please contact Deborah Dixon ASAP if you are interested in attending.

Our next Habitat for Humanity Work Day is Saturday, May 21 8:30-3:30. Sign up online (http://vmx.me/XPVHHQCL) to volunteer. Questions? Contact Chris Michel. Location is 7110 East Cedar St, Landover, MD. Skilled labor is not required, but you need to be 18 years old to volunteer. If you signed up in the narthex, please go to the Habitat link and register. Thanks!

Faith-Full Families' Pentecost event will be held Thursday, May 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. Sign up in the narthex, email Judy Bruening or just come! We will provide a main dish. If you would like to bring a side dish/salad or a dessert sign up in the narthex or let Judy know. If you just have younger children, you are welcome to join us for fellowship, too. Questions? Contact Judy Bruening.

The PoP Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, June 4^th from 7am - 2pm! We will be accepting donations for our Yard Sale starting Sunday, May 29^th from Noon - 9pm thru Thursday, June 2^nd. This is our opportunity to provide low cost goods to people in our community who are in need; to recycle and re-use as part of our commitment to good environmental stewardship; and to give proceeds and donated items to organizations in our community that help those who are struggling. If you haven't already volunteered to help, please sign up in the narthex! We also need sign ups for donations of food and drinks! We look forward to everyone in the congregation being able to assist in some way in making the Yard Sale a success!

Coming Next Sunday (5/22): A Bake Sale to raise money for Summer Packets!

Enjoy our special treats while helping our youth purchase supplies for needy children. (Gluten-free & vegan snacks available too!) The 4th-6th graders are putting together Summer Packets for the same children we support with the Giving Tree. The Packet includes at least one book, a composition book and a pencil. The kids are collecting gently used children's books (preschool - middle school). You can also help by donating composition books. Collection boxes are in the narthex. Questions? Contact Bertha Carreras.

Books and Beer, aka The Men's Book Club, continues with a lively discussion of There Is a God by Antony Flew. On Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 pm, we will meet at the home of Mike DeGeorge. Please RSVP to Mike. All men of PoP and male friends are cordially invited.

Celebrating a Graduation this year? We are having a special Recognition of Graduates on Sunday, June 12th. If you or someone in your household is graduating, please email a brief bio to the Office by Wednesday, June 1 including: Name, School, Degree (include any honors), and Post-graduation plans. Thanks!

Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School! VBS is scheduled for July 25th - 29th (9am-12pm). This year's theme is "Cave Quest - Following Jesus the Light of the World". VBS is for children ages 3 (potty trained) through entering 5th grade. Registration forms are available in the narthex and on the PoP website. Registration fee is $50 per participant with a max of $150 per family. Each family will receive a CD of the VBS music and a T-shirt for each child. Need based scholarships are available. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for an over-the-top underground adventure! Questions? Contact Lori Kohne.

Worshipping together over the summer! This summer, from Memorial Day Weekend (5/29) through Labor Day Weekend (9/4), we'll have ONE SUNDAY SERVICE at 9:30 am, followed by fellowship! The Saturday 5 pm service will also continue each weekend.

During the month of May we are hosting a drive for Gaithersburg HELP, collecting what they need most: canned fruit and tuna! Please be sure to pick up a can or two when you go to the store to help keep the pantry in constant supply this summer. Donations can be dropped off in the foyer.

Our Worship Services require the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. Please help by serving as usher, greeter and/or snack helper. Signup through VolunteerSpot or contact the Office. You will be scheduled approximately once every two months (with the ability to reschedule). Thank you for contributing your time and talents! Many hands make light work!

The May Glad Tidings is available on our website!

Fruitful Fields, the Prince of Peace Community Garden, has fenced-in plots for your favorite herbs, vegetables and flowers. If you have been contemplating a way to grow more of your own food, here is your chance. The garden areas are located behind the Besecker Center, individual plots surround the three central plots in which food is grown for Gaithersburg HELP. We also need help watering, weeding and harvesting produce for donation. For more info or to help, contact Marybeth Stockman or sign up in the narthex.

Women's Bible Study has begun a new study of the book Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber. Join us on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm. This is a great time to join the group! You do not need to attend every week. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Christine.

The Flower Chart for 2016 has been posted and May 29^th and most dates in June are still open! Sign up on the bulletin board or email the Office.

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

Registration is open for the final Derek Sheely LEAD THE WAY 4.0-Mile Run and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, June 11 at 8:40 am at Northwest High School in Germantown. Help increase awareness of concussions and support advancements in education, prevention, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries. Visit www.thedereksheelyfoundation.org for more info, to register, or to donate. We also need volunteers; please email Kristen Sheely for info.

Our bishop, Bishop Graham, was asked to put together reflections in this election year to serve as an unofficial discussion tool at the recent gathering of the ELCA Conference of Bishops. You may find it helpful as we all reflect on national events. See: http://metrodcelca.org/2016/03/from-the-bishops-desk-remembering-essential-truths-in-an-election-year/

Mar-Lu-Ridge Summer Camp Registration is now open!

Send a child or grandchild to week-long camps like Adventure, Arts, Sports, Service, Cooking, Horseback, Pioneer, and Swimming Camp - something for everyone; located in nearby Jefferson, MD. Brochures are available on the bulletin board; or visit www.mar-lu-ridge.org to view the Summer 2016 Brochure, register online, and download forms for camp. Attend an Open House on Sunday, May 22 (2-4:30pm). Summer Camp is a great adventure; join the fun!

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!!

Please consider giving to the ELCA Disaster Response to assist those affected by the spring storms in the US. Visit the ELCA Disaster Response webpage

to donate or learn more about how you can help.

We are experiencing phone problems in the Office. If you do not get through, please wait a few minutes and try again. Email is a great way to reach us: Office, Pastor Steve, Pastor Christine.

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, Greeters)

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!!

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Body & Soul Wellness Program Meets Every Thursday!

New Hours and New Format

* Are you looking for a way to jumpstart your exercise routine?

* Do you wish you could exercise in a friendly setting and not with strangers at the gym?

* Do you wish you could get more personal attention and pointers to make your diet and exercise more effective?

* Do you need help setting realistic wellness goals?

Prince of Peace is proud to offer regular health and wellness programming for adults, 18-and-over, with group exercise on Thursday evenings from 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Besecker Youth Center.

Marybeth is also available for free, private diet or exercise consultations by appointment from 6:00-6:30 pm and from 7:30-8:00 pm. Contact Marybeth for information on how to schedule a private session.

Activities are supervised by Marybeth Stockman RN, MS, an ACSM-Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Weights and other specialized equipment will be available to help build functional and core strength, balance, agility and endurance. Get pointers on form and learn ways to tweak your diet and exercise program. All levels of ability are welcome, and those with chronic health conditions are encouraged to attend.

Activities are free to PoP members. For now activities will be held on a drop-in basis as space permits. Contact Marybeth for more information.

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Please remember in your prayers this week...

Continuing Prayers - PoP Members

Eardie Baka, Carol Barotti, Elizabeth Langum Chung, David family, Goodwin family, Laura Hampe, Steven Hill, Jessica Jeffery, Roy Johnson, Pat Juhrs, Greta Kunkle, Mike Langum, Remi Langum, Kaitlyn McGurgan & her family, Sandy Moore, Heather Robinson, David Rogers, James Rogers, Martha Rogers, Julie Stokes, Nancy Swanson, Laura Wilson.

Continuing Prayers - Family & Friends

Rohanie Bacchus (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Scott Baka (son of Eardie Baka), Shea Baldwin (daughter of Becca & Jeremy Baldwin), Margaux Bereston (friend of Cherie DeGeorge), Fred Chamblin (father of Tracy Solomon), The Rev. Jeong & Nam Cho (parents of Claire Cho), Sydney Clark (friend of Cathy Berninger), Joanne Claycamp (mother of Gregg Claycamp), Keith Cobb (father of Allan Cobb), Gilda & Khaleesi Damiani (friends of Tonya Meyer & Amy Ceralde), Victor DeGeorge (uncle of Mike DeGeorge), Kathy Drake (friend of Dave & Nancy Swanson), Paula Everitt (relative of Amy Rossmeisl), Nathan Farrar (nephew of Richard Farrar), Ruth Garretson (grandmother of Kelly Garretson), Torie Gensch (friend of Sherry Schiebel), Kelly Gibson (sister of Dan Gibson), Karen Griese (mother of Kari Oakes), Joni Hanley (friend of Jean Bernstein), Haris (friend of Greg Von Wald), Ralph Heckel, Mary Christine Hevner (sister of Judy Wooldridge), Janet Howard (friend of Nettie Horne), Mario Ierardi and family (friend of Debra Aplan), Christopher Johnson (son of Roy Johnson), Kim (friend of Donna Von Wald), Bill Kratz (father of Laura Garretson), Tim Leiss, Margaret Mahan (mother of Julie Boyce), 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), Jo Ann Oddo (grandmother of AJ Oddo), Louise Pascal (aunt of David Rogers), Bill Prueter, Linda Prueter, Ted Prueter (father of Bill Prueter), Greg Rayman (uncle of Julie Stokes), Prema Ramanathan, Richard Sawyer (father of Sarah Bolek), John Shay (friend of Mike & Cherie DeGeorge), Richard Sherman (cousin of Gordon Gipe), Pauline Shumaker (mother of Lisa Conary), Kathy Tezla (relative of Sofi Yanevskyy), Howard Weidemoyer, Jerry & Carol Weisdock (parents of Jean Bernstein), Dianne Werley (friend of Ann Callahan), Kathy Williams (stepdaughter of Ann Callahan), Katina Williams (friend of Steven Hill), 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 52

Sunday 8:30 AM 61

11:00 AM 82

Total: 195

Serving in Worship Sunday

8:30 AM 11:00 AM

Team Leader Laura Garretson Crawford Griffith

Altar Guild Susan Victor Debra Aplan

Communion Asst. Susan Victor Debra Aplan

Lector Elizabeth Cockerham Dan Gibson

Acolyte Annie Hampe Sean Thompson

Ushers Jean Bernstein & Susan & Eric Holdsworth

Elizabeth Cockerham

Greeters Alice Baur & June & Jim Herron

Lori Kohne

Snacks Lori Kohne Tracy Solomon

Prayer Writer Lisa Adams

Counters Kathryn Brower & Laura Hurst

Cookie Brigade Anne Witten (Bake) & Gordon Gipe (Deliver)

Click here for a complete Serving in Worship schedule.

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Support Prince of Peace EVERY TIME You Shop at Amazon

Would you like to support Prince of Peace every time you shop at Amazon, at no cost to you? When you shop using AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to your charity of choice. AmazonSmile is completely integrated with Amazon.com; you use the same account and have the same shopping cart, Wish List, Registry, and account info.

It's easy to set up and use. First click on the following link to tell Amazon that you want donations to be made to Prince of Peace: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-1283295; then whenever you want to make a purchase at Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com instead of www.amazon.com. (AmazonSmile will remember the nonprofit you previously selected.) Only purchases made thru smile.amazon.com will be eligible for donations. When logged on, you should see "Supporting Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Gaithersburg, MD" at the top of the homepage.

You can also set up your charity choice by logging in to Amazon using Smile.Amazon.com, and choosing from the menu of available charities. Be sure to select Prince of Peace, Gaithersburg, MD (since there are many other PoPs).

Note: if you already use Goodshop, continue with that because the donation amount is higher than AmazonSmile. To learn about that program go to Goodshop.com to set up an account and select a charity.

Thanks for supporting Prince of Peace!

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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: