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FROM PASTOR REBECCA

PASTOR’S SCHEDULE

As I mentioned in a previous newsletter, figuring out my new

schedule at church has been a bit of an adventure and has required

both flexibility on my part and from many of you. Together

though, we seem to be finding our way through, and even creating

some new ministry opportunities. As part of my continued attempt

at figuring out my schedule and how I can best use my time and in

the hope of trying to live into the draft of our new vision statement,

I have decided to try something new, at the encouragement of

Linda. So on Thursday afternoons you will find me out in the

community – either at Tim Hortons or Wegmans (or some place

similar) available to all of you and anyone else for prayer or

conversation, or out visiting some of you at the places you work

and volunteer. Like everything else, this will be a work in

progress, but hopefully fruitful for all of us. Check the bulletin

each week, Facebook, or call/text my cell (available on the church

answering machine or in the directory) for the most up-to-date

information and hopefully in a few weeks a pattern will emerge!

SPEAKING OF FAITH

A Short History of Islam and Its Beliefs

What is Islam? Curious about what Muslims believe? What is

Quran? What do Muslims believe about Jesus?

Many years ago POP welcomed Ishaq Mehr, a practicing Muslim

who enjoys sharing his faith with others, to our congregation for

conversation and learning. The event was very well received.

Given the increasing fear and conflict in our world, it seems like

now is an important time to have this conversation again and learn

the truth about what others believe. So join us on October 22nd as

we gather together for a day of learning and sharing again with

Ishaq. We will being promptly at 10am and light lunch will be

provided around noon. Our day will conclude with an interfaith

worship service at 4pm. The event is limited to the first 50 people,

so make sure you sign up if you are interested.

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PARISH LIFE/ACTIVITIES

VISITATION/EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

A renewed visitation ministry at POP has begun to form under the

leadership of Sandy King and Pastor Rebecca. This group of

volunteers has started a visitation cycle for those who are not able

to attend worship on a regular basis. As this group continues to

form and organize, we are looking for the names of those

interested in doing visits and those who may wish to be visited and

are not sure they are on the visitation list. Contact the church

office if you are interested in visiting or being visited.

The hope of the group is to connect all members of POP, both

those in worship on Sunday and those who are not, with each other

so that everyone can fully experience what it means to be body of

Christ together. Eventually this group of volunteers will also be

trained to be Eucharistic ministers who provide communion to

those who desire to receive it on a more regular basis.

COMEDY NIGHT! Sunday, October 2nd is our Comedy Night Event. This will be held

at Rob’s Comedy Playhouse at 1340 N. Forest Road in

Williamsville, NY- doors open at 5:30pm. Plan on an evening of

fun, laughs and chances to win some nice prizes as basket raffles

and a 50/50 raffle will be held. Tickets are $25.00 per person

which includes the cost of the show as well as two cocktails. The

club also has a menu of standard bar foods if you are interested in

buying dinner or snacks while you attend the show. Tickets will

be sold after Sunday services or you can contact Debi Donogher

(or any other council member) for them. All proceeds will benefit

our general fund.

You can be a part of helping this to be a successful event for us as

well! Feel free to sign out tickets to sell to your friends, neighbors

and co-workers. We are also looking for donations for the Basket

Raffle and/or anything that can be live auctioned at the event (an

autographed item, tickets to an event, etc). See Debi Donogher

with your contribution. This promises to be a great evening of fun

for adults so JOIN US AND BRING YOUR FRIENDS TOO!!!

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IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS

Those known to be ill or hospitalized:

Velma Zink (H) Arlene Falgiano (BW) Janet Koch (H)

Ruth Boehringer (H) Shirley Felsman (H) Barb Dittenhauser (H)

Mary Kay Roesser (SHC) Hedy Bellomo (TC) Dona Grzybek (ACOP)

Selma Kullerkupp (H) Brianne Tulumello (H) Bob Felsman (H)

John Elias (H) Jean Hess (H) Gisela Koehler (H)

Shannon Livergood (H) Cheryl Hinkle (H) Makaela Day (H)

Al Koch (GFSN) Ed Baumann (H) Conrad Walters, Jr. (H)

Grace Lichtenberger (H) Norma Roberts (H) Carol Hanes (EL)

Doreen Brumbaugh (H) Velma Meyer (H) Donna Emser Jacobs (H)

Other friends in our prayers: Karen Kovach Peter Dutchess Rev. Jeff Leeman

Amy Nash Kubala Family Bruce Downey Jr.

Steven Livergood Eddie Sponholz Alice Warren

Martee Mentzer Marge Day Noah Schubbe

Diane Widelski Tom Burns Donald LaBounty

David Okel Joseph Killian Sr. Ann Gensler

Jack Kling Sue Bluman Carol Zale

George Espinosa Brian Fahey Kris Carter

Nicole Hamilton Russell Neu Mary Lou Czajka

Stephanie Maisch & family Rev. Kattermann Patricia Palys

Bishops: The Rev. John Macholz (USNYS)

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton (Presiding, ELCA)

Bishop Stephen Dube (ELCZ), Bishop N. Shava (ELCZA)

Bishop R. William Franklin (Episcopal)

In The Service of Our Country: Sr. Chief Gregory Krumholtz, USN TSGT Edward Hoak, SPC

Daniel McBurney, Air Force Jeffrey Lelonek, USMC

Andrew Parr—USAF Adam McCormick, USAF

Steven Kaun, USAF—Iraq Suzanne Kingsbury, USAF

Key: H = Home ACOP – Absolut Care, Orchard Park

BW – Beechwood Continuing Care BGH—Buffalo General Hospital

ECMC—Erie County Medical Center TC– Tennyson Court

GFSN—Greenfield Skilled Nursing GFR—Greenfield Rehab.

MCY—Mercy Hospital GGN—Garden Gate Nursing, Cheektowaga

MFS—Millard Fillmore Suburban NLH—Niagara Lutheran Home

SJ—St. Joseph Hospital SHC—Seneca Health Care Center

SRS—Sisters Hospital RPCI—Roswell Park Cancer Institute

EL—Elderwood at Lakewood W&C—Women & Children’s

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PARISH LIFE/ACTIVITIES

ADULT RETREAT

September 23 – 25 Prince of Peace will be joining other adults

from the area for a retreat at Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center.

There will be opportunities during the retreat to relax, engage in

Bible study, worship, and explore the Chautauqua area. The

facility we stay at is handicap accessible and there are a few people

willing to provide rides. This is a great weekend to relax, think

about God, and spend time with other people of faith! Talk to

Scott LaBounty or Pastor Rebecca if you are interested.

FLU CLINIC SCHEDULED HERE AT POP

Our annual Flu Clinic is scheduled for Sunday, October 2 in co-

operation with Rite Aid Pharmacy. The pharmacist will be here

from 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in Reformation Hall. Bring your

insurance cards with you. Sign-up sheets will be available on the

bulletin board, but even if you don’t sign up, you are welcome to

attend. Pneumonia shots are also available, but these require pre-

registration. If you are interested in these, please pick up a

registration sheet in the church office.

GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.

Mark your calendars now for God’s Work Our Hands Sunday on

September 11, 2016. A special service opportunity will be held at

POP along with other conference events.

TAIZE WORSHIP

Our Taize worship services, normally held on the first Thursday of

the month at 7 pm, will resume again in October. These services

are a quiet and peaceful way to relax for all ages in what can be a

very hectic time. So consider joining us this year and bringing a

friend. You won’t be disappointed! Thanks as well to everyone

who came out for our summer campfire worship services!

GARDEN COALITION PLANTING

Thank you to everyone who was able to lend a hand this summer

with our garden. Watch the newsletter and church bulletin for a

few special events and activities during the year!

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PARISH LIFE/ACTIVITIES

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL

SCS will resume on Sunday, September 11th with a special

combined GIFT and worship program at 10:00 a.m. followed by an

opportunity for service. Parents and students are invited to attend

to together and participate in this fun event. Regular classes will

resume at 9:45 am on September 18th.

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult education will begin on September 18 at 9:45 am with an

informal discussion to plan the upcoming year. Regular sessions

will begin on October 2nd.

GRADUATIONS

Bert Dunn graduated from Orchard Park High School. He has

been accepted into the Honors Program at SUNY Fredonia. He

will be working towards a degree in Business Management, and a

minor in Film Production. He then plans on continuing his

education at RIT to earn his MBA.

John L. Kling, IV has graduated from the University at Buffalo this

year with a Psychology degree.

Elyse Fuerst graduated from West Seneca East Senior and will be

attending SUNY Geneseo, majoring in psychology.

NEW PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR BUILDING USAGE

After the resignation of our Building Coordinator, the task of

scheduling building usage was taken over by the church office.

Council members, organization officers, etc. have been sent a

packet for use in securing the building. Please note that all events

scheduled to take place here at POP must be requested in writing

and approved by the office at least 2 weeks in advance. If you

have not received a packet, but are interested in scheduling an

event for an organization or yourself, applications are available in

the church office. If you have any questions, please contact Linda

in the church office.

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PARISH LIFE/ACTIVITIES

KNITTERS AND CROCHETERS, ETC.

Knitters and Crocheters will begin meeting again this September.

Call the office or see the bulletin for the most up-to-date schedule.

CONGRATULATIONS

A special congratulations to Charles Turner and Katherine

Hofmeier, Dana Wolbert and Jacob Reeves, and Suzanne

Kingsbury and Kristian Alex who have celebrated or will celebrate

weddings this summer and fall through Prince of Peace. God’s

blessings on your marriages!

THANK YOU

A special thank you to everyone who read and participated in our

summer book read. The conversation was amazing and may have

even spurred a future ministry idea at POP!

We will do another special book read this Lent, so stay tuned and

consider joining this thoughtful and fun group!

CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY UPDATES

Tanya Culley: 108 Autumnwood Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14227.

Kara Koch has transferred to Zion Lutheran Church.

Nathaniel Levi Freund, son of Daniel and Austin, was baptized on

May 29, 2016.

Arlene Falgiano: Beechwood Continuing Care, 2235 Millersport

Hwy., Getzville, NY 14068

Rebecca Freund Kraus: 5014 Osage Ave., Philadelphia, PA

19143

Hannah Okel: 344 Woodward Ave., Buffalo, NY 14214

Dona Grzybek: Absolut Care, 6060 Armor Duells Rd., Orchard

Park, NY 14127

Jeanette Hess: 3959 Forest Park Way #129, No. Tonawanda, NY

14120

Dianne Woch: 170 Burgundy Cir., West Seneca, NY 14224

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SERVERS IN WORSHIP—SEPTEMBER, 2016

September 4—ONE SERVICE ONLY—9:45 a.m.

Acolyte: Bailey Barzycki

Lector: Sherry Cruz

Altar Guild: Donna Danner

Communion Assistant: Michelle Kraebel

Ushers: Darlene Schwenk & Noah Day

Closer: Noah Day

Flowers: Paul Moon (2 bouquets)

September 11—Rally Day—ONE SERVICE ONLY—10 a.m.

Acolyte: Kayla Cooper

Lector: Michelle Kraebel

Altar Guild: Jan & Dave Freund

Communion Assistant: Lisa Marrano

Ushers: Noah Day & Scott LaBounty

Closer: Dave Freund

Flowers: Parr Family, Susan Karlinski

September 18—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): David Day

Lectors: Paul Moon, Amy Day

Altar Guild: Lisa Marrano

Communion Assistants: Susan Karlinski, Sherry Cruz

Ushers: Frieda Hacic & Irma Rosati, Don & Ken Fuerst

Closer: Kaitlin Lewandowski

Flowers: Irma Rosati, Barb Brandel

September 25—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): Makaela Day

Lectors: Darlene Schwenk, Dave Day

Altar Guild: Susan Karlinski

Deacon: Paul Moon

Ushers: Glenn & Michelle Kraebel, Chelsea Gill & Dan Freund

Closer: Chris George

Flowers: Sherry Cruz (1 bouquet available)

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SEPTEMBER CELEBRATIONS:

Birthdays:

1 Gisela Koehler

3 Brynn Marie Hessel

5 Lynn Czajka

6 Deanna Shafer

9 Janet Koch

10 Kaitlyn Grzybek

Jami Fairchild

Logan Walters

13 Mercedes Smith

Russell Lamb Audrey Safi-Connors

14 Jennifer Schugardt

17 Mary Lou Kisker

18 Mason Cruz

19 Matthew Haberl

Kenneth Schrader

20 Isabella Stutzman

21 Frank Podpora

Logan Krzemien

25 Angela Tulumello

Monica Slagor

26 Peter Roesser

28 Duane Grzybek

Anniversaries:

9 Ken & Michele Fuerst

Tom & Debbie Brunner

13 Joyce & Richard Smith

14 Robert & Cynthia McLaughlin

15 Penny Rosenberg & Wayne Rajewski

18 Frank & Carol Podpora

Al & Janet Koch

30 Randy & Jim Dunkleman

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PARISH OUTREACH

ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY

Our next adopt-a-highway cleanup is scheduled for Sunday,

September 11 following our ONE 10 a.m. worship service. Not

only does this tie into the ELCA’s God’s Work Our Hands Sunday,

but it also marks the anniversary of the loss of many lives in our

country. What better way is there for us to honor our current

neighbors and remember the lives of those lost, than to spend the

day engaged in an act of service?

FAMILY TABLE FOOD MINISTRY

Family Table Food Ministries is up and running again with a new

menu! For information regarding the resumption of this ministry,

please talk to Amy or Dave Day. If the cost of food is an issue for

you, please see Dave, Amy or Pastor Rebecca

CURRENT COLLECTIONS

Our clothing shed is in the back near the garage. Paper recyclables

can be dropped off in the bin located near the clothing shed. Soda

can tabs are collected in the kitchen. These benefit the Ronald

McDonald House. The collection of cans & bottles benefits our

youth group. Please drop bottles and cans off at church and

remember to separate out plastic and glass! Our food collection to

benefit the Tri-Community Food Pantry continues. Please put non-

perishable goods in the bin in the narthex.

OUTREACH

Our outreach division will begin meeting this fall to plan activities

and events. If you are interested in participating or have an idea for

this group, talk to Pastor Rebecca or Chris George.

NEW SCHEDULE IN EFFECT

Please note that our new schedule is in effect. Generally, Pastor

Rebecca will not be in the office on Mondays. If you have an

emergency, you may call her cell phone. The office closure is

planned for Monday, but could change due to other commitments.

If you need to see or speak with her on a Monday, please call and

make arrangements with her to switch days.

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PARISH SUPPORT

INCOME STATEMENT YTD

BATHROOM IMPROVEMENTS

Both handicap-accessible bathroom renovations have been

completed. Thanks to those who worked on the bathroom and

those who contributed to the cost of the project.

2016 FLOWER CHART

There are just five opportunities left to sign up for the weekly altar

flowers in 2016. These are: September 25 (1 bouquet), October 23

and 30 (1 bouquet each), and November 6 and 20 (1 bouquet each)

If you are interested in signing up for any of these dates, please

sign the flower chart, take an envelope and turn it in to the office

or in the collection plate. The cost is $20 for each bouquet.

LEAVE A LEGACY

Give a gift that lasts beyond a lifetime. Easiest ways to impact the

future of your church are: remember us in your will, include us in

your retirement plan, purchase life insurance, set up a trust fund.

Need help getting started? Contact any member of the Prince of

Peace Board of managers.

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income $59,349.50

$118,699.00

$120,000.00

($1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income $14,021.25

$28,042.50

$14,605.00

$13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income $73,370.75

$146,741.50

$134,605.00 $12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income

$ 14,021.25

$ 28,042.50

$ 14,605.00

$ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income

$ 73,370.75

$ 146,741.50

$ 134,605.00

$ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected

YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income

$ 59,349.50

$ 118,699.00

$ 120,000.00

$ (1,301.00)

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CONFERENCE EVENTS

LUTHERAN CAMPUS MINISTRY

New branding coming soon. Since drastic financial cuts have been

made to the ELCA’s campus ministry program staff, a grassroots

movement among current campus ministers has begun using the

concept of “LuMin” to help communicate to student what our

ministries are all about. So we too will start using the same

"brand" at LCM of WNY to help our students on campus see the

light of Christ illuminating their journey in these difficult student

years. You can read more about it here: http://lumin-network.com.

Help us reach out to your students. Since Pastor Steve Biegner has

been working with LCM of WNY for the past five years, he

received three (3) notifications of students from ELCA

congregations starting in local WNY campuses. Three. 3. Please

have your church's staff communicate to Pastor Steve if a young

adult from your community is heading to a WNY campus. This is

the only way we know. Even if they were never active in your

youth group, living at a family home in WNY or at a local

community college, please let us know some contact information

for these students so that we can make sure they are aware that

Lutheran Campus Ministry is here with them. Send contacts to

stevebiegner@gmail.com.

WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE!

Pr. Emily Ebert is the newly called pastor to LPOT (St. Mark

Lutheran Church Kenmore and Good Shepherd Lutheran –

Tonawanda). Pr. Ebert was ordained in her home congregation in

Ohio on August 27th, before she begins her ministry with the

Lutheran Parish of the Tonawanda’s in September. Welcome Pr.

Ebert to our conference!

Pr. Ebert’s will be installed at a service at St. Mark Lutheran

Church on Sunday, October 2nd at 2 pm. All are welcome to

attend. Pr. Adam Miller Stubbendick and Vicar Adam Arends will

be installed at a service of Holy Communion at Crossroads on

Sunday, September 25th at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to attend.

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CONFERNCE EVENTS

FALL CONFERENCE ASSEMBLY

Fall Conference Assembly will be October 5th from 6:30-8:30pm at

Prince of Peace. Assembly will include worship, a special

presentation and the election of Conference Council members.

WELCA

Niagara Frontier and Southwest Conferences WELCA invite you

to a special event THE MASTER’S TABLE. Join us for a

spiritual, educational and fun-filled retreat centered on wine, its

place in Scripture, the world in the time of Jesus and our world

today. This event will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016, from

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Newman Center, SUNY Fredonia 222

Temple St, Fredonia. Cost for the day is $20.00. Registration

deadline is Sept. 1st. Contact Ruth Schmidt at 827-8694 or Nancy

Morth at 773-9187 to make a reservation. All women are

welcome, even if you don't have a WELCA group in your

congregation.

ORGANIC YOUTH:

"Growing, Living, Reaching & Serving in God's Love" Our Conference's youth ministry program and resource for 1st-

12th grade youth, adult youth workers and congregations...all

supported by these same congregations, Lutheran Charities of

WNY and the St. John's Lutheran Home for Children! All of the

following updates have more info available at organic-youth.org,

and on social media by looking up OrganicYouthWNY.

Upcoming programs (all of which you can sign up for online

except one): Leadership Team Retreat at LCLC September 9-11,

Sleepout for the Homeless September 23-24, Music & Memory

Ministry September 25, Organic Youth at Lasertron October 7-8

(online info coming by Labor Day).

Other events in the conference include a Chicken BBQ at All

Saints in Hamburg on September 17th from 4-7 pm and a craft

show at St. John in Lancaster on October 1st from 10-3pm.

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MISSION MESSAGE

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE

Lutheran Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and

renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in

the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and

The headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to

those in need.

We are a church that is a catalyst, convener and bridge builder.

Lutheran Disaster Response collaborates with other disaster

response organizations and religious entities. This enables the

Greatest stewardship of resources and maximum impact of

response. We are a welcome partner because we respect the

perspectives and strengths of others.

We recognize that every disaster is local. Because of this, we

believe every response needs to be rooted in the community; we

work to accompany that community from immediate relief through

long-term recovery. In our international work we partner closely

with companion churches and other Lutheran and ecumenical relief

agencies to make sure local needs are being addressed and met. In

the United States, we work through our extensive affiliate network

and other partners to address these same concerns.

Where Lutherans are responding: Africa Drought, West Virginia

Flooding, Texas and Louisiana Flooding, Japan Earthquakes,

Nepal Earthquake, U.S. Wildfires, Middle East and Europe

Refugee Crisis, AMMPARO: Protecting Migrant Minors

Lutheran Disaster Response would not exist if it were not for the

thousands, if not millions, of people who make an impact by

getting involved. Whether efforts are financial support,

volunteering or helping to prepare communities for disasters, lives

and livelihoods are improved. YOU are one of the people who

helps, just by contributing to your ELCA congregation, which, in

turn, sends mission support to its synod.

Thank you!

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RALLY DAY

Join us on Rally Day, September 11th, for a special GIFT

(Generations In Faith Together) and worship service at 10:00 a.m.

here at church. This worship service will be geared for all ages,

and together we will celebrate God’s presence in our lives and

explore our faith. That Sunday as well our third graders will

receive their Bibles in church which they will use during the

upcoming year. Following worship we will have two opportunities

for service. Please join us!

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E-MAIL ADDRESS: OFFICE@POPDEPEW.ORG

PASTOR’S EMAIL: PASTOR@POPDEPEW.ORG Be sure to check out our website.

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Articles for the October/November issue of Prints of Peace

Newsletter are due by Monday, September 19. Please leave your

articles in the office or e-mail them to office@popdepew.org.

FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE BEGINS Beginning September 18, we will return to the Fall/Winter

Schedule for Sunday worship. There will be two services – 8:30

a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with Sunday Church School meeting at 9:45

a.m.

Watch the bulletin, Facebook page, or website for updates and

additional events taking place in the future!

WORKING VISION STATEMENT

Just as Jesus welcomed everyone into his family, we are called to

be a house of safety, love, hope, and grace where ALL are

accepted. As God’s beloved children, we work together to build a

community of disciples for friends and family, neighbors and

strangers.