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Music Ministry Candidate
to Visit This Weekend
Last weekend the call committee for a music ministry leader shared with the congregation that Cindy Gnewuch is being considered for a position on the ministry team as Minister of Music and Member Engagement. Cindy graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a BA in Elementary Education (concentrations in music and math) and an MA in Education (Music Curriculum and Instruction). She has served on the LCMS roster for 29 years in a variety of roles: music ministry minister/director (12 years), organist (29), grade school band director (13), high school band director (1), church brass ensemble director (5), hand bell choir director (5), adult choir director (7), children’s choir director (18), contemporary worship band director (5), praise team accompanist (8), classroom teacher (24), school principal (2), and university adjunct instructor (1); plus five additional years as a church organist before college. Her experience also includes serving as the organist and song leader for three LWML district conventions, producing numerous church Christmas concerts and school musicals, playing French horn in her college Wind Symphony, and coaching students for solo and ensemble festivals. Cindy’s willingness to take up the role of Minister of Music and Member Engagement stems from her passion for telling God’s story through music and her desire to better connect people to Jesus and each other. Cindy is married to Pastor Carl. They have three children: Stephanie, Mark and Kyle. Cindy will meet with the call committee, church staff members, and various ministry groups during her visit. PoP Members will have the opportunity to meet with her in the Narthex following each service this weekend. Call Committee members remain open to questions and comments about the search process. Members are: Mike Macrina, Kirk Anderson, Craig Mosford, Jane Leeling, Helen Poe, Julie Eichhorst, Jennie Smith and Pastor Carl. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide this committee to find just the right person to partner with us in the ministry of Prince of Peace.
The Music Ministry Call Committee
Vol. 19 No. 32
August 13, 2016
www.poplc.org
Prince of Peace is a …
• Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer,
• Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities,
• Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus.
The Prince of Peace C O M M U N I C A T O R
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BLESSed Neighbors at Annual National
Night Out Block Party
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live.
Several Prince of Peace members hosted or participated in National Night Out, an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. National Night Out is recognized on the first Tuesday of August. The goal is to build connections in your neighborhood. A special thanks goes out to our West Springfield Police Department and Fairfax County Sheriff's Department.
Pictured here is Officer Persons & Officer Mohamud from the WSPD and Reserve Deputy Congleten and Deputy Davis from the FCSD.
Here are some comments from those who participated:
"We hosted a National Night Out event in my neighborhood. Officers Reece and Bishop were able to stop by and handout badge stickers and coloring books to the kids. We had about 30 people attend. I had ice cream treats, Popsicles, watermelon, water and lemonade to share. A neighbor brought sidewalk chalk for the younger kids and the older kids played basketball in the driveway. I hosted National Night Out to continue to bring our neighborhood together as we have had some new families move into the neighborhood. I also wanted to keep an open line of communication with our Police station because we have had serious problems in our neighborhood in the past including drug trafficking that required their assistance to resolve. In addition, with all the terrible things happening in the world today in particular regarding with the police, the young kids need to know that they are still people we should go to in our community for help." - Darlene McCoy
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Assist Pregnancy
Center Update
Is the election-related discussion
of abortion reminding you of old
wounds from a past abortion?
God wants you to heal! Assist
Pregnancy Center is offering a 10-
week Abortion Recovery group
Bible study from September 15-
November 17, 2016. Please RSVP
to Julie at
to receive meeting specifics.
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"I've lived in my neighborhood for just 15 months and I didn't really know any of my neighbors. I met more neighbors through attending National Night Out than I have in my entire lifetime through all our army moves! It was a great time! I found out I had a lot in common with many of my neighbors and we're planning follow up activities.” - A grateful neighbor
"Thank you so much for hosting National Night Out. It was so great to meet more neighbors. Thanks for organizing the event and for keeping our family in your prayers." - A grateful neighbor
Even though National Night Out is an annual event, the spirit of the event can be shared throughout the year. Consider hosting a neighborhood night on your driveway or in your cul-de-sac this summer. Bond with your neighbors. Learn and listen to their stories. Engage them on a deeper level. Serve them by meeting a need they have. Share the hope you have in Jesus Christ. BLESS your neighbor this summer!
DCE Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Town Hall Music Ministry Discussion
Thank you to everyone who is participating in the discussions and decisions regarding our Music Ministry; most recently those who attended the Town Hall Meeting on Sunday. A great many people have voiced their thoughts and feelings before, during and after the Town Hall Meeting. The comments have ranged from highly supportive to very concerned, with most landing somewhere in between. The discussion has "awoken the Spirit within us" and provided the opportunity for us to discuss openly not only the Music Ministry, but the big picture of what the Holy Spirit is doing among us. The Music Ministry Call Committee continues to welcome feedback from all members regarding the current staffing process. Members are: Mike Macrina, Kirk Anderson, Craig Mosford, Jane Leeling, Helen Poe, Julie Eichhorst, Jennie Smith and Pastor Carl.
ESTORE
Men’s Groups:
Sunday at Milano’s, 9:45-10:45am Leader: Mike Macrina 703-569-5719 [email protected]
Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm Leader: Jon Gross 571-332-4510 [email protected]
Wednesdays, 7:30- 9pm Leader: Paul Summers 703-606-5837
Thursdays, 7:30-9pm Leader: Dave Carpenter 703-380-9559
Saturdays, 7:30- 9am Leaders: Pastor Tim 703-451-5855 [email protected] and Aivars Baumanis 703-627-4305 Location: Room 21 at PoP
Have you Read the
En•courage NOVA Blog?
I belong to a missional community and we were asked to take one photo that illustrated shalom. In the interest of full disclosure, my photo is somewhat deceiving. An instant earlier, my granddaughter Hope had darted from the scene. Just two seconds later, the little girl in the picture, my granddaughter Story Jane, was in rapid motion again. Even a Japanese garden is something of an illusion…
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SAVE THE DATE
MEN’S WEEKEND OCTOBER 21-23, 2016
Meadowkirk + Middleburg, VA
Cost is $110 per person
(Includes 2 nights lodging in nine-man,
dorm-like cabins & all meals.)
Space is limited.
Make your reservation today by
contacting the PoP Church Office at
703-451-5855
Registration Deadline is Sept 25!
Read more of Mark
Boriak’s Blog post,
Shalom: More than a
Moment, at
www.poplc.org/blog
Day to Serve
Fairfax County houses of worship are unifying in service this fall for a Day to Serve, September 10 - October 11. The Fairfax County Clergy and Leadership Council and Faith Communities in Action are encouraging faith communities to invite their neighbor houses of worship to join them in a fall 2016 project to serve those in need. Identify a service leader in your faith community to coordinate a project and invite two or more nearby places of worship to join you. Projects can be newly created or one of your annual service activities or another service event already on your calendar. You may choose any date this fall for your service event to take place. Most Day to Serve projects will take place from September 10 through October 11. For more information, please see Fairfax County Day To Serve and daytoserve.org. Once you solidified your project email Fairfax County Community Interfaith Coordination at mailto:[email protected].
Thank you for joining and serving our community!
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ECHO Update – August 2016
ECHO and gift cards... not necessarily a match made in heaven. While ECHO can easily and quickly use donated grocery store and gasoline company gift cards, cards from other types of vendors (restaurant, coffee shop, clothing store, internet music providers) are difficult for ECHO to use for the following reason: for both auditing and security purposes, the cards count as cash and it is against ECHO policy to keep more than a modest sum of cash in our building. They tend to collect until we can find the most appropriate ways to use them for client services, thus compromising security in our building. ECHO volunteers are grateful that our community supports the work we do to assist neighbors in need, but we ask that gift card donations be limited to grocery stores or gasoline companies. This month, ECHO needs donations of: Children’s winter coats, boys jeans sizes 6 – 18, towels in good condition, working sewing machines. The ECHO food pantry needs: dried beans, cooking oil, jelly, bags of rice, juice, tissues, shaving cream, toothbrushes, child and/or adult over-the-counter pain medicines. ECHO, at 7205 Old Keene Mill Road, is open to receive donations on weekdays between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm or between 7:00 and 9:00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Receipts are happily provided.
Thank You
Thank you for your prayers, meals, phone calls, and visits. My foot has two more months of healing. - Kathy Phillips
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Youth Ministry
Sunday School Grades K-6 begin in the Sanctuary 9:45-10:45am Living Water Teen Praise Band Rehearsal 6-7pm Wednesdays FUEL Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth Weekly, 7-9pm For More Information: [email protected]
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Check out the calendar:
poplc.org/youthcalendar
CrisisText is a text messaging tool for students and parents who need help with mental health, depression, or thoughts of suicide. It is a confidential, safe, and non-judgmental resource when you need someone to talk to. CrisisText is available on the FCPS Mobile App or by sending a text NEEDHELP to 85511. Youth may also call 703-527-4077 if they would prefer to speak to someone directly.
Summer Sunday School
*Summer Sunday School until September 11 for Preschool 3 – 6th grade
Our Summer Sunday School teachers will be using a fun and user-friendly curriculum from the creator of Veggie Tales. It’s called, “What’s in the Bible?”
9:45 a.m. Meet in Sanctuary, welcome and review, and 25-minute video, and an engaging scripture lesson for children of all ages. Then downstairs to Rooms 1 and 2 for a game, craft and discussion.
10:45 a.m. Parents sign-out their children in the hallway by Rooms 1 and 2. Jr. and Sr. High students will continue to meet in the Youth Room. They will have a couple of small group topics to choose from. [email protected] or [email protected]
School Supplies Collection Drive to Benefit
Bethany House
August 4-16, Narthex
Bethany House of Northern Virginia is a Christian ministry that provides housing and care for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. A collection box will be located in the Narthex August 4th-16th to receive all donated items.
Sample Items: Notebook paper, Pens, Pencils, Notebooks, Markers, and Binders.
Girl Scout Troop 6617 is sponsoring this drive. Jennifer Fortney [email protected]
Welcome a New Staff Member – Mecia Rockett
Prince of Peace welcomes Mecia Miles-Rockett to fill the role on our ministry team as Community Outreach Coordinator. Mecia’s role will include connecting members and people in our local community to PoPLC activities and hands-on opportunities that express Christian concern, care and witness. As a member of the support staff, she will serve as the primary contact for our ESL program and will facilitate new member onboarding and assist with the coordination of member engagement activities, local community outreach, and missional endeavors. She will also support church and community-wide communications.
Mecia is an ESL teaching professional and holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology. She is certified as a Teacher
of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and comes to us with experience in coaching, recruiting, training, team building, managing cross-cultural programs, and on-line course teaching. She grew up attending Gospel Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI and is married with a son. She can be reached at [email protected]. Lori Stillman ended service as Community Outreach Coordinator for Prince of Peace this summer. We are thankful for Lori’s service to the church as she served in this capacity and appreciate that she will continue to serve the Lord and her Prince of Peace family on a volunteer basis. Lori will be working with Mecia over the next few weeks to help orient her into the position.
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Offering Counters Needed
The Finance Ministry Team is looking for volunteers to join the counting team to help process the bank deposit and enter information into the computer system. Please consider serving PoP by offering 1-1.5 hours of your time per month on a Sunday following 11 a.m. service or a late afternoon on Monday’s. Contact: Tina Velt, 703-508-6878 [email protected]
Audio, Visual & Streaming
Techs Needed
Do you have a passion for worship, and a heart for technology? If so, please prayerfully consider joining the A/V Stream Team here at Prince of Peace! Duties include either running the soundboard, worship slides or streaming camera during services. No experience required, training will be provided. For more information, contact [email protected]
A Community of Women Committed to the
Call of Christ www.poplc.org/women
Wednesday Mornings Resumes September 21, 2016 [email protected]
Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading Meets monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday [email protected] Holy Comforters Quilt Making for Charity Resumes January - May Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Room 27 [email protected] Keep the Faith Make and take faith projects [email protected]
For more information: DCE Stacey Tasler Crosson Minister of Care and Outreach 703.451.5855 Website: www.poplc.org Email: [email protected]
Cell: 571.326.5580
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Ladies’ Summer Nights Out
Ladies’ Bowling Night Sunday, August 14, 7-9pm
Bowl America Shirley, Edsall Road & I395 Cost is $2 for shoes and $2 per game.
RSVP Sue Caputo, [email protected], 703-623-3185.
We are His workmanship, created in Christ
Jesus for good works..."
Ephesians 2:10
On Friday, July 22, Prince of Peace hosted Ladies Night Out, an evening of fun, fellowship, and acrylic painting. We focused our night on the truth that we are a beautiful masterpiece in the making, designed to portray a beautiful Master in all you do.
Look at what the Master created through us! For many who attended it was their first painting.
Join us for future LNO events at: www.poplc.org/women. DCE Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855 [email protected]
MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers News
Donate Toys to MOPS August 6-19
Prince of Peace MOPS is seeking toy donations from August 6-19th. Please leave the toys on the counter in Room 24. We are looking for gently-used, newer toys for our classrooms. All toys must be able to be easily cleaned or wiped off. No dress up clothes please. Any toys that are not used for MOPS will either be used in the nursery or donated to ECHO. The following is a list of items we are in need of: Little People® sets, small blocks to medium size trucks or cars, plastic dolls, small to medium plastic toys for ages 1-5 years. We are also in need of one or two shelving units with nine cubes in gently-used, excellent condition. If you have one that you’d like to donate that would be much appreciated. Thank you for all the prayers, donations and effort to everyone for making MOPS successful at Prince of Peace. We’re looking forward to a great year!
Mentor Moms & Greeters Needed for MOPS
MOPS is looking for two more mentor moms to join our MOPS group. A mentor mom listens, provides wisdom and hope to mom’s with
young children in a safe, loving atmosphere. You will be assigned to a table of 5-7 women that you will care for throughtout the MOPS year.
The meetings are from 9:45-11:45 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from September-May. We are also looking for 2-4 women
to volunteer 30 minutes twice a month to greet MOPS moms as they enter the church. This would include lending a hand, if needed, to carry
food to the kitchen, hold a bag or two for a mom while she’s trying to get settled. Most important, to be a warm, loving presence when the moms enter Prince of Peace.
Childcare Providers Needed for MOPS
We are in need of MOPPETS workers for the childcare rooms. The MOPPETS caregivers will provide a welcoming, safe, and nurturing environment for children where they can play, learn and experience God’s love. There is a 20-30 minute curriculum for each age group. Meetings are the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. The position is paid, and hours are from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Michelle Mosford (612) 812-1312 [email protected]
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SENT (now – August 28) Room 26 Leaders: Stacey Crosson and David Mahen How would our lives change if we started viewing them through the lens of being sent? Each week we’ll explore an aspect of missional living and how God has specifically sent us, each uniquely, to proclaim the kingdom of God where we are.
CHRISTIAN HEALING MINISTRIES (now – August 28) Room 21 Leader: Agnes Harris This course introduces adult learners to the Scriptural practice of announting the sick with oil while trusting the promises of the Lord.
GALATIANS Room 30 Leader: T.K. Kearney God’s grace cannot be compromised. Learn how Paul responded to those who introduced additional requirements for justification and how the Church can respond today.
The MUG in the hallway outside John Durkin’s office.
Leader: Pastor Carl This come-n-go group offers flexibility for the busy person or parent. Look for the Coffee Station.
MEN’S FELLOWSHIP Facilitator: Mike Macrina 703-569-5719 or [email protected] Meets at Milano’s Restaurant Meet and connect with other men over breakfast and great discussion!
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ADULT EDUCATION
CLASSES & GROUPS
Sunday
9:45-10:45am
Sensational Baby®
Infant Massage
Classes: August 9, 16, 23 and 30
10-11am, PoP Nursery, $100 per family Linda Storm, 571-241-1075
Special Class Offering
Christian Principles of the Founding Fathers Tuesdays, Sept 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 18, & 25 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Childcare is available
A 6-week class taught by Jackie Faulhaber, PhD, PoP Member, and Adjunct Professor for the School of Political Science at the University of South Dakota
In preparation for this fall’s election, this class will explore the Founding Father’s basic principles for sustaining a republic such as ours. Alongside Scripture, this in-depth course will refer to W. Cleon Skousen’s book The 500 Year Leap: A Miracle that Changed the World and David Barton’s book America’s Godly Heritage. Please purchase these books before the class begins.
A minimum of 8 students must register for the class to be offered! To register, contact DCE Stacey Crosson at 703-451-5855 or [email protected]
Board of Servant Leaders Erin Summers, Chair
Kim Robinson, Vice Chair
Leon Debolt, Secretary
Julie Eichhorst
Chris Martin
David McLean
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Ministry Staff Carl Gnewuch
Senior Pastor
Tim Christenson
Associate Pastor,
Worship Planning
John Durkin
Minister to Families & Children
Stacey Crosson
Minister of Care & Outreach
Jennie Smith
Ministry Administrator
Nancy Sinclitico
Accountant
Tiffany Sears
Administrative Assistant
Tanya Tucker
Receptionist
Cindy Holliday
Communications Assistant
Joen Schultz
Event Coordinator Families & Youth
Dieter Stach
Assistant Minister Families & Youth
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POPLC School
Cindy Deatherage, Principal
Marcel Page, School Registrar
Lisa Long, Administrative Assistant
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Faith Stories
Sharing your faith story is an integral component in living out your faith. Your individual story makes up the greater story—the story of God’s redeeming His people for Himself. Our stories encourage other believers while God also uses them to reach those not yet connected to Him. “I encountered an older Muslim woman in the lobby of a medical building. She was confused about where to go for her appointment. She needed a brain MRI which explained her confusion. I led her to her doctor's office where she embraced and thanked me for helping her. I felt God set this divine appointment for me and her. I told her ‘God bless you,’ as we parted and also thanked God for this opportunity to help this woman.”
-Amy Poe “Seventeen team members from across the country spent a God-inspired week at Village of Hope teaching hundreds of children skills they do not get during the school year.”
-Tom Lambiase “We thank God that our nephew is here for a D.C. Law School internship.”
-Susan Sweet You can share your stories by writing them in the “Friendship Folder” at any worship service, or post your story as a comment on the popfaithstories.wordpress.com, or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
The master calendar can be found on our website at poplc.org/calendar. Not receiving the Communicator via email? Please let the office know and we will be happy to
add you to our subscriber list, [email protected].
Special Events Infant Massage Class, August 16 FUEL (Teen) Bible Study, August 17 Mother’s of Preschoolers (MOPS) Training, August 20
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t
hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
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Saturday, August 13
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 9:30a Chess 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 3:30p Worship Music Rehearsal 5:30p Worship w/Communion 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, August 14
8:15a Worship (Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Summer Sunday School 10:30a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Worship (Non-Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sunday School and Worship 11:15a Jesus First Korean 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 5:30p Nepalese Worship
Monday, August 15
6:30p TOPS 7:00p CHM 7:00p Seekers 7:00p Finance Support Ministry 8:30p Men’s AA
Tuesday, August 16
10:00a Infant Massage 7:00p New Canticle 7:00p Small Group
Wednesday, August 17
6:00p Teen Praise Band Rehearsal 6:30p Toastmasters 7:00p FUEL Bible Study (Teens) 7:00p Boy Scout Adult Meeting 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time
Thursday, August 18
9:30a Sewing Camp 2:00p Pastor Masih Bible Study 6:30p Civil Air Patrol 6:30p Nueva Vida Praise and Prayer 7:00p GEC BoSL
Friday, August 19
9:30a Sewing Camp 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletin Stuffers 7:00p GEC Prayer
Saturday, August 20
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 8:00a MOPS Training 9:30a Embroidery Chicks 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 2:00p MOPS 3:30p Worship Music Rehearsal 5:30p Worship w/Communion 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, August 21
8:15a Worship (Non-Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Summer Sunday School 10:30a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sunday School and Worship 11:15a Jesus First Korean 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 5:30p Nepalese Worship