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Vol. 18 No. 35
August 29, 2015
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.
Inside:
Adult Education Classes . . . page 3
Family Ministry Announcements . . . page 4
Women’s Ministry . . . pages 6 & 7
Fall Fundraising Banquet for
Mission Support
Founder of Crescent Project to be Keynote Speaker
Saturday, September 19, 6:45-8:30pm
Members and friends of Prince of Peace are invited to a special evening on Saturday, September 19, from 6:45 – 8:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace. This will be a Fall Fundraising Banquet to support Yvette Moy, who is mobilizing and equipping Christians in the Washington, D.C. metro area to share the hope of Christ with Muslims through Crescent Project (www.crescentproject.org).
Yvette Moy, familiar to many at PoP, serves as Crescent Project’s Metro D.C. area coordinator. She has been involved with Lutheran outreach to Muslims since 2009. Her greatest joy is to equip congregations and individuals to share the Gospel with their Muslim friends and neighbors, and to fulfill Christ’s great commission to make disciples of all nations. Yvette has served on a variety of local and district boards and committees, and received the Southeastern District’s Servant of Christ award in 2015.
The banquet will feature Fouad Masri, founder of Crescent Project (www.crescentproject.org), as the keynote speaker. Author and lecturer Fouad Masri was born and raised in the war zone of Beirut, Lebanon. As a third generation pastor, he has a passion for sharing the love of Christ with Muslims and has spent most of his life doing just that. After coming to the United States to attend seminary, Fouad realized the urgency for teaching American Christians to reach out to the growing population of internationals, particularly Muslims. In 1993, he founded Crescent Project to nurture transformational relationships between Christians and Muslims and overcome misconceptions about Islam and Christianity.
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A Place for You in Music Ministry
The various musical groups and ensembles will begin their 2015-2016 season in September. There is a place for you in music ministry. Listed below are the start-up dates and contact person for each group:
Chancel Choir Thurs., Sept. 10, 7:30 p.m. Dr. Wallace Horton [email protected] 703-451-5855 PoP Church Orchestra Sun., Sept. 13, 6:15 p.m. Dr. Wallace Horton [email protected] 703-451-5855 HIMnals (youth choir) Sun., Sept. 6, 2 p.m. Rebecca Murphy [email protected] or Karin Maloney [email protected] 703-569-0564 Junior Choir Sun., Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Rachel Bingaman [email protected] or Karin Maloney [email protected] 703-569-0564 Primary Choir (grades 1&2) Sun., Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Lynn Short [email protected] 703-455-1150 Heavens Notes & Bells Of Peace Handbell Choirs Sun., Sept. 13, 6:15 & 7:30 p.m. Rachel Bingaman [email protected] New Canticle Tues., Sept. 1, 7 p.m. Candie Jefferson [email protected] Joyful Sound Sat., Sept. 12, 4:15 p.m. Dr. Wallace Horton [email protected] 703-451-5855
Sunday, September 13: Men’s and Women’s Ministry Fair
Please visit the ministry tables after worship on Sunday, September 13 to learn about all the new opportunities in
Men’s and Women’s Ministry this coming Fall!
Continued from front page Fouad Masri has trained more than 18,000 Christians to sensitively and purposefully share their faith with Muslims through both the Bridges One-Day and Sahara Challenge training programs. He has served as a guest instructor at several universities and Christian ministries and has been featured in several media publications, including Christianity Today, Newsweek, Mission Network News, and on CBN, TBN, the Janet Parshall Show, and Prime Time America. He is the producer and teacher in the DVD study, Bridges: Christians Connecting with Muslims. In Bridges, he presents the urgent need for understanding Islam and Muslims.
The September 19 banquet is free to attend, and banquet attendees will have the opportunity to provide support for the mission work that Yvette is doing. To register for the banquet or for more information, please email [email protected].
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Adult Education Classes
August Adult Education Opportunities
Sundays 9:45–10:45am
Acts of the Apostles (Room 30, led by T.K. Kearney) This small group study focuses on the early church’s growth. Crucial Conversations (Room 26, led by DCE Stacey Crosson) This course focuses on how to engage in meaningful dialogue with others. Ephesians (Room 24, led by John Storm) This small group study encourages believers to walk as “imitators of God.”
Register NOW for one of the In-Depth Classes below starting Wednesday, September 9! Sign up at the table in the Narthex or call 703-451-5855
Crossways – A Study of the Bible (Room 26, 7-8:45 p.m.) Ever wish you had a better grasp of each book of the Bible—and how its message relates to that of all the others? This faith-enriching, life-changing course, led by Frank Dellerman and DCE Stacey Crosson, serves as your ‘road map’ for an unforgettable journey through the entire Bible. This 60 session class is manageably spread throughout a two-year span with the weeks of Advent, Christmas, and Lent off. This class is for the serious Bible learner. Homework and reading assignments are required. Cost for materials: $75.00 Church Doctrine (Room 21, 7-9 p.m. ) This in-depth class, led by Pastor Carl, explores the content and effective application of the Christian understanding of God, creation, theological anthropology, the person and work of Christ, the content and effective application of the Christian understanding of the person and work of the Holy Spirit, sanctification, the means of grace, the Christian church, public ministry, and the contemporary significance of the historic doctrine of the Lutheran church.
Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.
Starts Sept. 15 (13 sessions) Room 21 Do you know someone who is experiencing divorce or separation? Tell him or her about DivorceCare, a weekly seminar/support group featuring Biblical principles for healing from a divorce. Childcare is available.
www.poplc.org/divorcesupport for further information or to register.
1st & 3rd Mondays, 7-9 p.m. Starts October 5 Room 23B (Prayer Chapel) Grief Share is a special weekly
seminar and support group
designed to help you rebuild
your life after losing a loved
one. Our group is led by caring
people who have experienced
grief and want to help you
through the difficult days
ahead. Childcare is available.
www.poplc.org/griefsupport for further information or to register.
As you leave worship today, pick up your
Fall 2015 Adult Education Catalog, listing a variety of
classes for you to attend starting in September!
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Youth Ministry
SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Jr. and Sr. High will meet together in the Youth Room. Rising 7th graders are welcome to join this group. TEEN GROUPS: Living Water (Teen Praise Band)
Rehearsal Wednesdays, 6 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study
Senior High Youth are invited to join us for Bible Study on Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. at Prince of Peace. Youth Small Group
Tue. evenings; Contact Rob Urps ([email protected])
Summer WAVES Nights – Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. WAVES Nights are evenings of Fellowship and Devotion for 7th and 8th graders in the youth room. FOR MORE INFORMATION: [email protected]
Faith Day at Nationals Park
Saturday, September 19, 4:05pm
Following the Nationals vs. Marlins game, festivities will include Christian testimonials from some of your favorite Nationals players, such as Ian Desmond, Denard Span, and Anthony Rendon, as well as performances from several church choirs from across the Washington, DC area. A $5 donation to The House DC will be set aside from every ticket sold. Contact info is: 202-640-7687 or [email protected]. DCE Stacey Crosson 704.451.6177 [email protected]
Some Important Dates for
Family Ministry:
Sunday, September 6: Intergenerational Sunday School
Fellowship at 9:45 a.m. Pastor Tim and Stacey Crosson
will lead a rousing game of Bible Feud in the Fellowship
Hall. A light continental breakfast will be served. This will
be a fun time for all ages.
Sunday, September 13: Sunday School Kick-off at
9:45 a.m. for everyone in the Sanctuary. Children will then
be dismissed early to meet their teachers and visit their
classrooms. An overview of all Sunday School
opportunities, for both youth and adults, will be provided
for those remaining.
Sunday, September 13: All Teacher Blessing and
Recognition: All Teachers (full-time, part-time, and
volunteer) are encouraged to attend either of our Sunday
worship services on that day. We will pray for you,
encourage you, and give you a small gift. You simply need
to attend worship and be willing recipients.
Sunday, September 20: All Sunday School Programs
start at 9:45 a.m.
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Audio Visual Techs Needed
Do you have a passion for worship, and the heart of a tech geek? If so, please prayerfully consider joining the A/V team here at Prince of Peace! Duties include either running the soundboard or worship slides during services. For more information, please contact Ryan Radke at [email protected].
Fall Launch of
Tables of 8
Enjoy good food and great company? Want to get to know more people at Prince of Peace? This fall Prince of Peace is relaunching the “Tables of 8” ministry! A Table of 8 is a shared meal in a social setting in small groups. Register today to be a host or participant by sending an email to [email protected] or sign up in the Narthex. Tables of 8 will officially begin in early October. Contact Kate Bitely with any questions. 703-300-2576 [email protected]
Project Hope Shoe Drive
It’s that time of year again! Last year, the Project Hope Shoe Drive was a wonderful success thanks to all of you, and I can’t wait to see what this year has in store. The shoes donated in the drive will be repurposed for individuals and families to create micro-enterprise opportunities in developing countries like Haiti, Uganda, and India. Secondhand shoes help impoverished people to grow an enterprise to support their families. I will be gathering shoes from September-November and I need your help!
How to donate:
Collect any spare shoes into the bag (old, new, big, small; any shoe, any condition are welcome!) Drop them off at the box in the Narthex. Questions? Contact me, Lindsey Otto @ 703-554-3002 Or [email protected]
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A Community of Women Committed to the Call of
Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Will begin September 16 Fellowship Hall, 9:15am [email protected] Additional Women’s Bible Studies: Living Proverbs Saturdays, 7:30-9am, Rm 26 Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading; Meet monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday Will begin again in September [email protected] Holy Comforters Make quilts for charity Jan-May Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Rm 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
Kitchen Clean-up
Thank you for bringing goodies for the recent events at PoP. We all enjoyed sharing the treats. Now, there are dishes and containers in the kitchen on the back counter for pick-up. The Hospitality Team appreciates your participation. Linda Harley 703-866-6060 [email protected]
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Saturday, October 3, 10am-4:30pm
The Wellspring Center at 15300 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20905 Join the women of Prince of Peace Lutheran for a day focused on living healthy and loving fully! Strengthen your mind, body, and spirit. Discuss ideas. Share wisdom. Eat healthy. Engage in fitness and creative workshops. Wear yoga pants. Special guest speaker is author Jane Wilke. The early bird registration fee is $59 by 9/1/15! Twelve ladies from PoP have already signed up! Register at http://wellspringweb.org. Spread the word! DCE Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855 [email protected]
PoP Care Bags for the Hungry
Please help the hungry by filling a sealable gallon-size freezer bag with:
* 16 oz water * 100% juice "box" * 2 paper towels * 2 napkins * Bar of soap * Small box of raisins
* Jiff Peanut Butter To-Go * 2 packages of cheese crackers * 1 granola bar * 1 package of pretzels
* or equivalent substitution Please place your completed bags in the designated spot in the Narthex. Jesus said, "It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be your slave, even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." --Matthew 20:26 -28 Contact Info: Pastor Karl Schuler [email protected]
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PoP Run/Walk/Ride
Saturdays in August
at 6:45am
6951 Spaniel Road
248.840.8458
Whether you walk, run or ride, we hope you can come out and enjoy the fellowship and the time for
personal fitness with conversation along the way. We will continue to meet at 6:45 a.m. at Pastor Carl’s
home. As always, feel free to invite a friend.
Future events may be hosted by others in the PoP community. Maps will be provided to guide you along the route. A refreshing beverage and
great company await you at the end.
For questions or to lend a hand with future Run/Walk/Ride dates, please
contact Amy Poe at [email protected] or 703.975.3209.
“We are relatively new to PoP and thought it would be a good way to meet others within the church.” “I saw the Run Walk Ride signs posted on Pastor Carl’s lawn and decided to see what it was about.”
~Run/Walk/Ride Participants
Are You and Your Family Prepared for a Disaster?
FREE Lorton Area Disaster Preparedness Training Community Emergency Response Team CERT Class # 103 will meet on Wednesday evenings,
beginning on September 23, (7-10 p.m.) at the Lorton Fire Station (Station #19), 7701 Armistead Rd., Lorton, VA and run for eight classes (eight consecutive Wednesday evenings). For more information and to sign up for classes, go to www.fairfaxcountycert.org and follow the prompts for training.
Fairfax County participates in a National Program that trains and prepares citizens for all kinds of disasters; THE TRAINING IS FREE! CERT training is presented by certified instructors. Training is informative; practical; hands on; challenging; and FREE! Participants must be at least 16 years old. The Training includes: • Things you can do to prevent emergencies in your home and office; safety practices • Things you can do now to prepare for a disaster and reduce the impact when it happens • Things you can do during a disaster to protect yourself and your family • Things you can do after a disaster to help your family and your neighborhood recover if the
professional responders are delayed and cannot get to you right away. Specific Classes include: • Disaster Preparedness • Basic Fire Suppression • Medical Aid and Operations • CERT Team Operations • Light Search and Rescue • Terrorism and Hazardous Materials For assistance or more information, contact the Lorton area CERT TEAM coordinator, Jonathan Kiell
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Opportunity to Sponsor Village of Hope Student
Village of Hope Enrichment Team 2015 returned to the U.S. with wonderful memories of their teaching experiences. We hope the article and photos provided by Michigan teammate Kathy Adams gave you a more intimate picture of how this week is a learning marathon. Prince of Peace team members included Tom Lambiase, Michelle Heinitz and her mom, Liz Murphy. To find out about serving on next July’s team, please contact Marni Maree, VOH Board Member, Enrichment Team Leader, and member of Peace Lutheran Church, Alexandria at [email protected]. Tom, Michelle, sister Natalie, and Liz have served on this team multiple years and would also love to share their experiences with anyone wanting to know more about the experience.
Partly as a result of these members’ visits and many others, more students have become sponsored. The PoP Men’s Bible Study group, of which Tom is an active participant, currently sponsors two students. Michelle’s family, and other PoP members also sponsor students. As a sponsor, you would be making it possible for a child to attend the school, receive text books, school supplies, a daily meal, vitamin and medical care (at the on-site VOH Health Clinic). Every year, 40 new students begin classes at the Village of Hope. Parents also play a role in this important job of educating their child by paying a small annual fee to attend the school and to cover the cost of shoes and a uniform. Thank you to everyone who collected, folded, cut and packed plastic bags for my plastic bag crochet class! Students made strapped purses, hanging plant baskets and jump ropes. Students had plenty of plastic to take home with them to complete a sleeping mat as well.
“Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.” Deut.32:2 Liz Murphy [email protected]
To find out more about serving on next July’s team, please
contact Marni Maree, [email protected].
To learn more about sponsoring a child, please use this link:
http://villageofhopehaiti.org/sponsor-a-child-2/.
Servant of Christ Award
Recognition During 11am Service, Sunday, August 30 Every year, many members of Prince of Peace demonstrate the love of Jesus through
extraordinary acts of service in the church, the community, and at home. Again this year, we are singling out a few lay members for special recognition for their faithful service to the Lord. The recognition is called the Servant of Christ Award. We do this not only to thank them for their service, but to encourage everyone who labors along with them in the Lord’s vineyard by holding them up as examples of His Spirit at work among us. God is at work wherever acts of love and kindness are done in His name. Although we name only a few, the Lord sees and knows all, remembers all, and promises a far greater reward than our recognition to all who serve his people.
The Board of Servant Leaders has chosen, for the Servant of Christ Award, three couples who have faithfully served in many roles at Prince of Peace over many years: Congratulations to Dave & Carolyn Thomas, Bill & Eileen Douglas and Hoppy & Chris Hohenstein! We will formally recognize them during our 11 a.m. worship service on Sunday, August 30. May the Lord, who has begun a good work in them, bring it to completion at the day of the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Lay Candidates Solicited to Represent
Church Circuit at National Convention
Circuit 9-A of the Southeastern District will elect one lay delegate and one pastoral delegate to represent the circuit churches at the 65th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, which will be held July 9-14, 2016, in Milwaukee. The election will be held at a Circuit Forum on Thursday, October 1 (7:30 p.m.) at St. John’s in Franconia. Please give thoughtful and prayerful consideration about individuals, both men and women, who would be willing to serve as lay delegate and alternate lay delegate and submit your nomination to the church office or Pastor Gnewuch no later than September 15, 2015. The national convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod will afford an opportunity for worship, nurture and inspiration, fellowship, and the communication of vital information. The convention is the principal legislative assembly, which amends the Constitution and Bylaws, considers and takes action on reports and overtures, and handles appropriate appeals. The convention establishes general positions and policies of the Synod, provides overall program direction and priorities, and conducts business in order to provide responsible service for, and on behalf of, the members of the Synod.
Thrivent Education Event
Friday, September 11 6:30-8:30pm Prince of Peace Fellowship Hall Thrivent will be hosting an Education Event to discuss Thrivent Action Teams and how PoP and its organizations can use Action Teams to make a difference in raising funds for the congregation and the community. Meeting will begin with dinner of pizza and salad at 6:30 p.m. If attending event, please RSVP by Tuesday, Sept 1st to Leon Debolt @ [email protected], 202-264-0113.
Board of Servant Leaders
703-451-5855 Erin Summers, Chair
Kim Robinson, Vice Chair
Leon Debolt, Secretary
Julie Eichhorst
Chris Martin
David McLean
Ministry Staff
703-451-5855 Carl Gnewuch Senior Pastor
Tim Christenson Assc. Pastor
Wallace Horton Minister of
Worship and Spiritual
Transformation
John Durkin Minister to Families
& Children
Stacey Crosson Minister of
Care & Outreach ----------------------------------------------------
Lori Stillman Community
Outreach Coordinator
Jennie Smith Ministry
Administrator
Marcella Schmidt Admin.
Assistant
Erika Radke Communications
Director
Nancy Sinclitico Accountant
Tiffany Sears Receptionist
Joen Schultz Event Coordinator,
Families & Youth
Dieter Stach Asst. Minister
Families & Youth
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POPLC School
703-451-6177 Cindy Deatherage Principal
Marcel Page School Registrar
Lisa Long Admin. 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 had an interesting conversation with my hair dresser. Our conversation, which included speaking about God, also included sharing our concern for vulnerable children and I shared briefly the early 20th century work of Amy Car, an ideal missionary in Southern Indiana.
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 http://popfaithstories.wordpress.com , or by sending an e-mail to [email protected].
Special Events
September 13 Sunday School Kick-Off September 12,13 Town Hall Meeting September 19 Crescent Project
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
Regular Meetings
Monday, August 31 6:30p TOPS 8:30p Men’s AA Tuesday, September 1 7:00p Properties Wednesday, September 2 6:30p Toastmasters 7:00p Cub Scout Pack 1100 7:00p Girl Scouts 7:00p Strategic Communications TM Thursday, September 3 7:00p GEC BoSL Friday, September 4 10:30a Al-Anon Saturday, September 5 9:30a PoP Mulching Day 10:00a FUEL Kings Dominion Sunday, September 6 9:45a BoSL Listening Forum
Bible Study
Saturday, August 29 6:45p Bible Study Sunday, August 30 9:45a Summer Sunday School Tuesday, September 1 7:00p Small Group Wednesday, September 2 9:30a Bible Study 7:00p FUEL Friday, September 4 6:00p Bible Study Saturday, September 5 7:30a Men’s Bible Study 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 6:45p Small Group Sunday, September 6 9:45a Family Sunday School
Music
Tuesday, September 1 7:00p New Canticle Wednesday, September 2 6:00p Living Water Sunday, September 6 2::00p HIMnals
Worship
Saturday, August 29 5:30p Worship Sunday, August 30 8:15a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship Wednesday, September 2 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time Saturday, September 5 5:30p Worship Sunday, September 6 8:15a Worship (NonCommunion) 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship
The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
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