Prince of Peace Lutheran Church - 209 Eastern Avenue - Augusta, ME 04330

Peace Chimes January/February 2012

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: #2–Adventures in Ministry, #3–Heating Auction, #4--Rejoicing Spirits, #5--Christian Education, #6–Cabin Fever Small Group, #7-Stone Soup Tuesday, Council Highlights, Servants, #8– We Celebrate With... 9--Birthdays & Anniversaries, Prayers for our Military, #10--Ministries & Leaders, #11--February Calendar, #12--Church Contact Info. Read on………….

FEBRUARY

11TH, 2012

Beginning at 5:30 PM

with a delicious supper!

Please see details on Page 3.

PLEASE GET INVOLVED AND HELP

THOSE WHO ARE COLD AND IN

NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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Adventures in Min istry !

What . . . adventures . . . will 2012 bring to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church?

I don’t know about you, but in some ways that is a scary question for me. Scary because it

reminds me that I am not in control of what will happen.

Oh, I can certainly influence events to some degree and make plans for what we want to take

place. That is an important part of leadership and stewardship, in the church and in our homes and

in business.

However, neither you nor I can completely foretell nor guarantee what the year ahead will

bring.

This is scary because some of my expectations of what will be are based on what has been, and

2011 was a year with many financial and economic difficulties, of war and natural disasters.

Based on that past, it is very easy to foresee only more doom and gloom for the future.

It is scary because so much of what I am involved in — and you, too, for that matter — is founded

on nothing that is really concrete, permanent, or certain, at least from human standards.

For example, with a great deal of prayer, reflection and hard work, Prince of Peace paid all of

our expenses for 2011, with two exceptions. Those exceptions were: 1) money we ―borrowed‖

from Special Funds, money designated for everything church organ repair to the Endowment

Fund; and 2) financial support we had committed to the work of the larger Church. As of this

writing, repayment of those ―debts‖ are not included in the 2012 Ministry Funding Plan.

Our 2012 Funding Plan (which the congregation will establish at our Congregational Meeting,

Sunday, January 22) is based largely on our income during 2011. We trust that our members will

be as committed in 2012 as we were in 2011. However, these figures remain the voluntary contri-

butions of our hundreds of members — any or all of whom may choose or

need to stop at any time.

I don’t doubt our commitment, but I also know that our economy

continues to struggle, and that finances are a challenge for all of us.

Occasionally I dream about having a guaranteed income, of being able to know

exactly what will end up ―on my desk‖ in the months to come (no surprises!),

and being able to ―lock in‖ each advance so the next one will be greater.

(Okay, so I’d probably be bored silly within weeks, but still . . . .)

This, I think, must be the largest part of faith in action: Remembering that

even the most stable things we can name (Governments? Continents? Constel-

lations, for that matter!) really only last for a brief period of time, relatively

speaking.

God, on the other hand, is the same yesterday (and a billion years ago), today, and tomorrow

(and a billion years from now), and it is God whom we serve and in whom we place our trust.

God calls us, equips and sends us, expecting us to trust that he will indeed provide all that we need

and more. Sometimes we are able in truth to declare, “Here I am, Lord. Use me as you will!”

More often, however, we want to put lots of qualifiers on that, “. . . as long as it doesn’t disrupt

my life too much!”

I am — and you are, too, for that matter! — in the palm of God’s hand. Whatever 2012 will bring,

we can trust that the God who loves us more deeply than we can possibly imagine — and who is

more powerful and in control than we ever fully recognize — will be leading us, guiding us, and

working through us.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is in God’s hands. We have an exciting and wonderful year

ahead of us!

Pastor Jon

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AUCTION FOR HEATING ASSISTANCE FUNDS

How can you help? Use your ASSETS! Please donate items for the Silent Auction.

Fill out the form below to donate an item for the silent auction.

Please include suggested value and minimum bid.

Ideas for donated items — from & for all ages

de-clutter your home– donate NEW items you no longer need

Re-gift— have a gift you can’t use or don’t ―like‖? Recycle that gift as an auction item

Have an extra gift card or certificate? We can auction it off

Search your ―collections‖ for extras of sports cards, NASCAR, sports memorabilia, salt

& pepper shakers, thimbles, nutcrackers, postcards, stamps, etc.

Are you a season ticket holder? Donate a set of your tickets

What are your crafty assets? Knitting, candy, original art, wood working, etc.

Have a skill? Donate your services– cooking, childcare, yard work, handyman service

QUESTIONS: Contact Don Sproul, Committee Chairman @622-5785 or

email sproulhh@aol.com

I will donate to the Helping Fund Silent Auction Are you a Thrivent member? / other comments

Phone

Address

Saturday— February 11, 2012 at 5:30 PM Snow date Feb 18th

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Community Room 209 Eastern Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330 (Route 17)

Chicken Pie Dinner, Decadent Chocolate Dessert, Auction and FUN!!! Suggested donation for supper $5 per person / $20 max. per family

Vote for the ―Most Decadent Dessert (with your financial donation!)

All proceeds will be donated to the POP Helping Fund to fund heating

assistance and other basic needs for our neighbors. Your help just might save a

life in Central Maine.

Application will be made for supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial.

#1 Item name

Name

Suggested minimum bid

Estimated value Suggested minimum bid

#2 item name

Please return form to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 209 Eastern Avenue, Augusta 04330

Estimated value

Sign-up for the dinner on the sheet in the narthex or call 623-9486

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Sunday School News from the Jerusalem Class

Our class began the season of Advent by making an Advent

wreath by decorating four small drinking cups, turning them upside down, inserting a candle

in each one, placing them in a circle on a plate and placing artificial greens around the can-

dles. It was very pretty. Each Sunday in Advent we took turns lighting the candles and put-

ting them out after the lesson.

The first Sunday in Advent we read from the book of Micah and learned about a new ruler

who would come from Bethlehem and be "the one of peace." The second Sunday we learned

about the angel Gabriel's visit to Mary telling her that God had chosen her to be the mother of

his son. The third Sunday we read about Mary's visit to Elizabeth and read the beautiful

words of praise and thanksgiving Mary offered up to God. We learned that these words have

been set to music ( The Magnificat) that we sometimes hear sung in churches.

On the fourth Sunday we had our version of a Mexican Posada. After Worship, all the Sun-

day School classes, including parents and friends from the congregation gathered in the sanc-

tuary - with some in costume - followed Mary and Joseph through the streets (hall) stopped

at three homes (rooms) looking for a place to stay for the night. At the first two homes we

were told to "go away - there's no room for you". At the third home we were allowed to enter

and celebrate. We sang Christmas songs, heard Pastor read the Christmas story from the gos-

pel of Luke and took turns hitting a pinata until it broke open spilling candy all over the

floor. When the scramble for candy was finished we sang Happy Birthday to Jesus and ate

birthday cake. We had a very good time.

Amanda, Chase, Emma, Hunter, Jacob, Kevin, Talia, Tara, and Tessa.

THE PSALMS ARE THE CHURCH’S HYMN BOOK AND PRAYER BOOK

Five Psalms for the Five Sundays in Lent — February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25

In this adult course, led by Pastor Ronald Bagnall — after having sung the appro-

priate Psalm during our Lenten Sunday worship — at 10:45 a.m. we will have an opportunity to

study each of those Psalms from the Bible.

Feb. 26 — Ps. 25:1–10, ―To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul‖;

Mar. 4 — Ps. 22:23–31, ―You who fear the Lord, give praise‖;

Mar. 11 — Ps. 19, ―The heavens declare the glory of God‖;

Mar. 18 — Ps. 107:1–3, 17–22, ―Give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good‖;

Mar. 25 — Ps. 51:1–12, ―Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love.‖

NEW GROUP BIBLE STUDY BEGINNING ON JANUARY 25TH

All are welcome to join Pastor Jon and others in a study of the ―Book of Ephesians‖

beginning on Wednesday night, January 25th from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. The cost of the

student workbook is $5.50. The class will meet weekly until the beginning of Lent

and then resume the study after the Lenten Season. For more information please

speak to Pastor Jon or Bev Savage.

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Highlights of January 9, 2012 Council Meeting

Council spent a considerable amount of time discussing church finances and the budget which will be

presented to the congregation on January 22. We finished 2011 $10,344 in the red, but all bills have been

paid except for the New England Synod benevolence ($5,715 in arrears) and the $4,000 loan from the Spe-

cial Fund account.

The Giving Wall has raised an additional $2,859 (for a total of $5,058). Council voted to send all but

$1,000 of it to the New England Synod to go toward our benevolence to the greater church. We will write-

off the balance owed to the New England Synod benevolence. We will also pay back $1,000 of the $4,000

loan from the Special Fund.

Council voted to put the money that is in the Christmas Dinner account ($1,875) into the Helping Fund

which has less than $300 in it. The money will go toward helping those in need.

Council accepted, with regret, the resignation of Dee Benn as chair of the Social Awareness Committee.

Financial Secretary Bobbi-Jo Burdin presented several budget proposals and after much discussion

prayer, Council approved a budget which includes no salary increases and no layoffs of sexton or

maintenance positions.

SERVANTS FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY

DEACON: 1/22, 29 Duane Scott Month of February - Lloyd Balderston

ACOLYTES: 1/22-Harrison Pearce, 1/29-Forrest Labbe, 2/5-Maggie Priest, 2/12-Tim Elliott,

2/19-Peter Matthies, Jr., 2/26-Jordan Waterman

GREETERS: 1/22-Irene Rice & Heidi Poole, 1/29-Becky & Harrison Pearce

2/5-Carlene & Gene Kaler, 2/12-Lou Anne Story, 2/19-Anita Wyman &

Lil Stresser, 2/26-Ruth Epperson

USHERS: 1/22, 1/29– Betty & Lloyd Balderston. February-Beth Pfeffer & Becky Pearce

NURSERY: 1/22-Myrna Duplessie, 2/5-Kara Bilodeau, 2/12-Erika Praul

ALTAR CARE: 1/22, 1/29 - Carlene & Gene Kaler

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COME JANUARY 31ST ON STONE SOUP TUESDAY!

COME WORK ON THE FIRST FIFTH TUESDAY OF THE YEAR— AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE AND

FELLOWSHIP— you are invited to come together for both. Gather at Prince of Peace to help de-clutter and

clean the kitchen. Date: January 31st, 9:00 AM to Noon. All (men and women) are welcome to help make

our kitchen sparkle. Cleaning supplies provided. Bring a small item for the ―Stone Soup‖ pot. Suggestions:

cooked chicken, vegetables, barley or small amounts of pasta, vegetable or chicken broth, seasonings or a

loaf of bread. We’ll throw all the ingredients in the pot and share in a light lunch of soup and bread after our

morning’s work. We may even talk about service to God through our everyday tasks (after Brother Law-

rence). For more information please contact Liz Burgess- 622-3570 or email weburgess@gmail.com

―Brother Lawrence said that he was always guided by love.

He was content doing even the smallest chore

if he could do it for the love of God. “

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WE CELEBRATE WITH……..

Pastor Jon Vogel with newly confirmed

Rebecca Waterman, Tim Elliott, and Jonathan Waterman.

Dear Prince of Peace, Thank you for the flowers, the wonderful music, the cross, the cards and

the shirt. Thank you for the caring, loving things you said to us. Thank you for the time for us to

talk about God. Thank you all, Love, Rebecca Waterman

Dear Prince of Peace, Thank you for the time and the chance to talk about God. Thank you for

caring. Thanks for your thoughtfulness. Thank you Pastor for the shirt, card and the flowers. I

thank the church for the cross and music. Thank you very much. Love, Jonathan Waterman

THANK YOU NOTE FOR BELANGER WEDDING

To Reverend Vogel and Prince of Peace,

Just wanted to Thank You for your roles in the celebration of our daughter’s wedding at Prince of

Peace.

The rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, and the wedding ceremony were all held in the same church

where Nikki was baptized all those years ago. So fitting for such an event!

Thank you Reverend Vogel for officiating and instruction. Thank you Patti for all the calls and

coordination. Thank you to the Prince of Peace family for the use of the church.

We are truly blessed! Sincerely, The Belangers and Browns & Families

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MILITARY PERSONS SERVING OUR COUNTRY

that are connected to Prince of Peace members.

Sandy Bernard & John Merrill’s Family - Nephew & Brother, Kristopher Merrill

Nephew of Bobbi-Jo Burdin—Jason Amos

Ed & Shirley Churchill’s Family - Son, Edwin Churchill II.

LouAnne Story’s Family - Son, Brady Joslyn.

Bob & Kelly Landry’s Family - Grandsons: Patrick Landry, and Scott & Michael Wirth

Bill & Jane Peterson’s Family - Granddaughter - Alicia & Joseph Pruitt & Jayne Peterson

Paul & Joanie Rhoda’s Family - Nephews, David & Joseph Quimby.

Paul & Kathi Ruopp’s Family - Son, Paul III & Daughter, Shannon Ruopp

Alice VanDerwerken & David Sprague’s Family - Alice’s brothers: Roger & Mark.

& Nephew: Robert VanDerwerken

Michael & Phyllis Tessman’s Family - Grandson, Rodney Fontaine.

Catherine (Couture) & Robert Whittemore’s Family - Son, Steven.

Karl & Flo Wilkins’ Family - Sons, Sean & Seth Wilkins

Please keep these families in your prayers and the other names of those

serving our country:

Bill Pieyton, Chris Soucy, Geoff Adams, Heidi, Jeff Mason, Josh Kurtzman, Scott Ludwig, Zach Benson.

PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS, SAILORS, and AIRMEN - “Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our

time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Amen.”

Birthdays

1/3 Don Davenport

1/7 Paul Rhoda

1/14 Lillian Stresser

1/18 Paul Ruopp Jr.

1/22 Bev Savage

1/23 Don Waterman

1/24 Rebecca Waterman

1/25 Michael Belisle

Lloyd Balderston

1/26 Keith Priest

Michael Tessman

1/27 Liz Burgess

Anniversaries

January l Clyde & Ruth Epperson

7 Duane & Linda Scott

February 1 Bob & Kelly Landry

14 Roland & Grace Pease

24 Dick & Beth Theberge

27 Don & Jean Davenport

2/1 Jacob Praul, Paul Riese

2/2 Jean Davenport

Joan Morgan

2/4 Bud Walters

2/6 Jayne McLaughlin

Jean Scott

Talia Jorgensen

2/7 Katie MacLagan

2/10 Ruth Epperson

2/12 Teri Blake, Al Card

2/16 John Picher

2/17 Linda Ames

Brad Joslyn

2/19 Willie Grover

Helen Jackson

2/20 Becky Pearce

2/23 Lisa Hasch Sears

Vicky Niles

2/24 David Durkee

2/25 Kelvin Hasch

Tessa Jorgensen

Amanda Jorgensen

2/28 Maralie O’Brien

REACHING OUT MINISTRIES

of PRINCE OF PEACE

Please read your weekly bulletin for current information on

the different ministries or get in touch with the contact person

listed.

Head Deacon - Duane Scott (623-2092)

Women’s Prayer Breakfast-Nancy Merrill (737-8105)

Prayer Shawl - Liz Burgess (622-3570)

At Your Side Committee - Liz Burgess (622-3570)

Helping Fund - Patti Gardiner -POP Office (623-9486)

POP Quilter’s Group - Lil Stresser (377-2591)

Ruth Epperson (622-7837)

Sonshine Nursery School - Donna Bansmer

(623-4845)

Women of the Church

Dorcas Circle - Jutta Hartung (623-2040)

We Celebrate with...Church Office (623-9486)

Sunday Nursery - Kara Bilodeau (395-2119)

Bread of Life Ministries - Office-Karen (626-3434)

*Soup Kitchen on Water St. (621-2541)

*Shelter on Hospital St. (626-3479)

NEED A PASTOR?

Pastor Jon Vogel #557-3637

You may also call the church office

at 623-9486.

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DEACONS

Duane Scott - Head Deacon 623-2092

Lloyd Balderston 377-4293

Tom Benn 549-7186

Lauret Crommett 622-7437

Myrna Duplessie 923-3128

Nancy Merrill 737-8105

Paul Rhoda 845-2437

CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS

President Darryl Praul 968-2023 edpraul@fairpoint.net

V-President Liz Burgess 622-3570 weburgess@gmail.com

Secretary Joanie Rhoda 845-2437 rhodas@fairpoint.net

Education Myrna Duplessie 923-3128 myrnaleemac@gmail.com

Evangelism Nancy Grover 622-9272 ngrover@roadrunner.com

Stewardship Peter Drever 634-2317 shlm@tds.net

Fellowship Julie Drever 634-2317 linnea43@tds.net

Worship Lauret Crommett 622-7437 lauret.crommett@maine.gov

Finance Bobbi-Jo Burdin 582-3070 bjab58@yahoo.com

Social Vacant Awareness

Property Gene Kaler 622-6863 ckaler@myfairpoint.net

Youth Vacant SNS Board Linda Scott 623-2092 lmsteach@roadrunner.com

Trustees: Darryl Praul, Liz Burgess, Linda Scott, Joanie

Rhoda, & Bobbi-Jo Burdin

Nominating Committee: Don Sproul, Cindy Gyorgy,

Peter Drever , Joanie Rhoda , Duane Scott

We are here to serve you!

Evangelism Committee – Nancy Grover

“Conversion of Paul” A PRAYER

―O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the

gospel to shine throughout the world. Grant that we may follow his example and be

witnesses of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with

you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.‖

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

6:30 - 8:00 PM

Small Group

Ephesians (DR)

2 8:30 AM SNS

5:00 PM

Worship Com.

6:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal

7:00 PM AA

(CCR)

3

8:30 SNS

4

5

5th Epiphany

9:00 AM

Worship

Fellowship

10:45

Sunday School

6

6:30-8:00 PM

Small Group

Knitting (DR)

7 6:30 WPB

8:30 SNS

9:30 Dorcas Cir

12:30 Text St.

6:PM FA (CCR)

6:30 Heating

Auction Mtg.DR

8

5:00-9:00 PM

Girl Scout

Leaders (CCR)

6:30-8:00 PM

Small Group

(DR)

9

8:30 SNS

6:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (DR)

7:00 PM AA

(CCR)

10

8:30 SNS

Heating Auction

Set-Up

Whole Church

11

5:30 PM

Dinner &

Heating

Auction

Whole

Church

12 6th Epiphany

9:00 AM

Worship

Fellowship

10:45

Sunday School

13

6:30-9:30 PM

Council

Meeting

(CCR)

14 6:30 WPB

8:30 SNS

9:00 Quilters

12:30 Text St.

6PM FA (CCR)

15 8;30 - 12 :00

ME Asso. of

Com. Ser.

Providers

(CCR)

6:30-8:00 PM

Small Group

(DR)

16

8:30 SNS

6:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (DR)

7:00 PM AA

(CCR)

17

8:30 SNS

18

Snow Date

For Auction

19

Transfiguration

of our Lord

9:00 AM

Worship

Fellowship

10:45

Sunday School

20

President’s

Day -

Office Closed

6:30-8:00 PM

Small Group

Knitting (DR)

21 6:30 WPB

12:30 Text St.

6PM FA (CCR)

22

Ash

Wednesday

Services at

12:00 Noon

7:00 PM

23

6:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal (DR)

7:00 PM AA

(CCR)

24

25

26 1 Lent

9:00 AM

Worship

Fellowship

10:45

Sunday School

27

5:30 - 8:00 PM

Girl Scout

Leaders

(CCR)

28 6:30 WPB

8:30 SNS

9:00 Quilters

6 PM FA (CCR)

29

7:00 PM

Lenten

Service

February

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS

8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri

PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH STAFF

Pastor Jon Vogel

Parish Secretary - Patti Gardiner

Office Telephone 623-9486

Email: office@princeofpeacemaine.org

Web Page: www.princeofpeacemaine.org

WORSHIP SERVICE

9:00 AM Communion Service

Fellowship time after church each Sunday.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS @ 10:45 AM

Everyone Welcome.

Handicap Accessible.

January/February 2012