The Prince of Peace coMMUnicaTor

VOL. 2 NO. 6, JUNE 2019

Senior Pastor Call UpdateThe results of the Senior Pastor Call service on June 2, will be sent out through our Constant Contact email. If you are not recieving our emails please contact info@poplc.org.

The Nest Collective Summer GO! ProjectFor years, the Schultz family has been drawn to service in our community. Over time, they became increasingly aware of the broad need for furniture and household goods among vulnerable populations across Fairfax County. They learned that while there are organizations in our area that provide 'furniture bank' services, there was still an urgent and unmet need. In the spring of 2018, the Schultz family started The Nest Collective, and made it

their mission to provide the comforts of home for our vulnerable neighbors. (Continues on page 4)

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:1-4

You are invited to a Pentecost worship and fellowship celebration on June 9, starting at 11am. (We will still have an 8:15am worship service) After the 11am worship service we will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a feast. Please sign up in the lobby for what you will bring. Or contact Linda.Harley@poplc.org.

Annual Voters' MeetingWenesday, June 19, 7:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

The agenda will include approval of the FY19/20 Budget, Ministries Updates, Senior Pastor Call Committee update, and confirmation of BoSL candidates. All voters are encouraged to attend. BoSL@poplc.org

Pg. 2--ROC ConferencePg.3--SMP Candidate

Pg. 4--GO! PagePg. 5--Neighborhood Ministry

Pg 6-7--Student MinistryPg. 8--Calendar

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Thank you for your giving in April. We finished the

month with a positive balance of $8,625.

WorshipSaturdays 5:30pm

Sundays 8:15 & 11am

Sunday School

Adults, Students & Children 9:45am

Our Calling As A ChurchTransform-Experience

personal salvation through Jesus

Equip-Learn to tell the story of their salvation

to others Extend-Replicate what

we experience and learn at church, in our homes, our

communities, and beyond.

ContactChurch 703-451-5855

School 703-451-6177

8304 Old Keene Mill Rd.

Springfield VA, 22152

www.poplc.org

The Reaching Others for Christ conference is for ALL ages. The Care and Outreach ministries at POP will reimburse the conference registration fees for ANY POP households who attend. Families are responsible for their travel, hotel room (great deal at $109/ night!), and meal costs. To register, visithttp://se.lcms.org/event/2019-07-26-reaching-others-for-christ-conference/

New Sermon Series Begins

June 15 & 16

What tools does the Holy Spirit use to sculpt us into the

form of Jesus Christ?

ESLESL completed the year with about 60 students learning English, preparing for US citizenship, and coming together to talk about their faith and learn about the Christian faith. On the last day they had a wonderful potluck celebration including some line dancing!

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Our Newest Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) Candidate: John DurkinI am excited and humbled to announce that I have been accepted to the SMP program through Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. I have received terrific support from our pastors and staff, BOSL, Love in Action, and our beloved District President. This program is a four-year distance learning program leading to ordination as an LCMS pastor. I may begin in August, or January depending on enrollment numbers. Please keep me and my family in your prayers as we go on this new journey together. It is a privilege to serve the congregation at Prince of Peace. Blessings,John Durkin

Considering my CallsOn Friday afternoon, 24 May, the Circuit Visitor from Montana’s Flathead Valley called me with the news that I’d been called by the members of St. Peter’s Lutheran in Whitefish, Montana, to be their pastor. I’d worshipped there several times while visiting my in-laws, but had no idea that I was being considered to fill their pastoral vacancy. The previous pastor retired late last year.So now I have to decide between two calls: The one I have from Prince of Peace and the one I just got from St. Peter’s.Glenda and I will spend most of June considering these two calls. The thought of pulling up stakes after 36 years in Springfield is daunting—especially since we’re both quite happy here. But we’ve always said that we’d like to end up out West eventually, where we both grew up and where several of our children (and grandchildren!) live. And I’ve always thought that, after all these years living on the East Coast so I could work in foreign affairs, I ought to take Glenda back to her mountains when I finished my work for the government.Most of all, though, we want to do what God’s calling us to do. Figuring out what that is will be the focus of our prayers and conversations now. We hope to have your prayers and hear your thoughts too in the next few weeks.

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The Nest Collective Summer GO! Project(Continued from page 1) They started by collecting furniture and household goods donated by friends and neighbors and storing them in their garage. Over a few months they grew into 4 storage units and this spring they moved into a warehouse space in Springfield. By gathering some of the excess in our communities, we have been able to provide free furniture and household items to over 35 individuals and families in the past year. The Nest Collective is a local 501(3)c nonprofit organization. They will take gently used household goods and furniture and provide them to those in need in our community. We work with other nonprofit organizations, case managed programs, social workers and clergy to identify our clients. Our clients include families and individuals who are overcoming homelessness, escaping domestic violence or recovering from crisis or disaster. Our mission is to give every client the comforts of home!For the summer GO! Project POP will focus on The Nest Collective to raise awareness within our congregation about The Nest Collective and it's mission; to offer opportunities for members of the congregation to get involved with The Nest Collective at many different levels. The Nest Collective's immediate needs are:• Pickup/delivery helpers - Individuals or small groups can volunteer• Donations of our most needed household items: Gently used or new pots and pans, twin comforters and silverware. New items can be purchased from our Amazon wish list located on the website under "Donate". These needs change all the time so for a current list of needs visit their website at www.nestcollective.org,• Monetary donations. • General Volunteers - volunteers to help with sorting and cleaning donations etc.Please contact Joen Schultz, nestcollective@outlook.com, (703) 232-6453 or Mecia.Rockett@poplc.org

Thank you to those who participated in the Semperfi Walk-run, our May Go!

project. Over $400, 000 was raised for our

wounded veterans!

Mission OpportunityHurricane Florence may be a distant memory for many, but others continue to live daily with the aftermath. There is still much work to be done! The Southeastern District, LCMS office has partnered with Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders to provide recovery and rebuilding work in the New Bern/Havelock region of North Carolina. There are two opportunities to sign up: June 2 -8 and June 16 – 22. There are still open slots left to fill!For more information, please contact Ryan Radke at the SED office at (703) 971-9371 or rradke@se.lcms.org or visit https://fullercenter.org/disaster-rebuilders/.When signing up, it is important that you identify the group name as The Southeastern District, LCMS.

GO Church! GO Local! GO World!

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POP Accepts Outreach Award for $1,700!At the Spring Church Worker’s Conference, Pastor Tim accepted a $1700 grant from the Mid-Atlantic Lutherans in Mission. The monies will be used to expand POP’s influence in our neighborhood by strategically placing two “tables of peace” on our property line between POP and Giant. The tables will be used by folks from POP, workers of neighborhood businesses, and those

who walk by and visit our campus; it will be a place to rest, connect, take work breaks, and eat outside. God is on the move in the neighborhood!

iNeighborhoodIt's Summer!!! Although officially Summer starts on June 21st; in our American culture it is now Summertime. This means time outside, time at the pool, time at Nationals stadium...Many of us have already planned our Summer vacations, but have you thought about what you'll do when you're at home this Summer? Will you hide inside with the air conditioning? Perhaps do something with your neighbors? Check out what the South Eastern District is doing for Spring Training. Join Jesus, and jump into the mission field this Summer! http://se.lcms.org/sermon/a-view-from-the-pitchers-mound/

Praying As OnePlease pick up your copy of the monthly prayer guide at

the Welcome Center. Send your prayer requests

to: prayers@poplc.org

Faith Stories: God answers prayers every day!

Went to neighbors with invitation to “Oh, My Son”

operetta. Gave me the chance to talk about Christ and

Easter.

Share YOUR Stories:

Write them in the “Friendship Folder” located in the pews or

send an email to Tanya.Tucker@poplc.org.

Holy ComfortersThe 180 quilts that were on display recently were put together for Lutheran World Relief (LWR) by the Holy Comforters. They were taken up to the New Windsor, MD collection point where they are baled and stacked until a notification is received from LWR that there is a need in disasters areas of the world. The 31 baby quilts in the hallway near room 27 will be given to ASSIST Pregnancy Center and ECHO who will include them in layettes. We are so blessed, receiving donations of supplies from so many kind people through the year. A great big "Thank You" to all. We will resume our quilt making in January. Please consider joining us. Holycomforters@poplc.org

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Sunday School9:45-10:45am

Meet in Youth Room

Small GroupsCrafting Women

Fridays | 7pm | 7708 Gralnick PlTeen Women Bible Study

Sundays | 1pm | 9112 Fishermans Ln

Co-ed Outdoor ActivitySunday's (monthly) | 2pm |

location variesVisit SmallGroups.Church/

find/princeofpeace for contact info

MidweekSenior High Youth

Weekly, 7:00-9:00pm

Prayer + Praise Third Wednesday, 7pm

Youth Room

Sign up for the Student Ministry email blast:

www.poplc.org/connect/students

Follow @poplcva_students on Instagram!

Need more info? Katie.Boltwood@poplc.org

Student Ministry

Small Group HighlightIntergenerational bible studies are becoming "a thing" in our church congregation. Adults and youth coming together to learn and grow in the Word have shown our church community that mixing generations is advantageous in seeking a new perspective. Taking it a step further, adults leading students in a Bible study has been more of a rarity; that is up until POP Students launched the campaign for small groups at the beginning of the year. Jennifer Gross, a mother of an elementary school daughter and high school daughter, saw the opportunity to bridge the gap within the student ministry. Gross welcomed, on average, six teenage women into her home on Sunday afternoons. Offering snacks, great conversation, and a study that would have the young women looking for the lovely in their everyday life amidst the chaos that sometimes leaves them overwhelmed. When asked how leading this small group has impacted her faith, Gross answered, “I have learned that teenagers are just as serious with their faith as adults. I think we do not give kids enough credit … they are just as interested.” What a wonderful testimony to close out our small group spotlight series! If you are interested in leading a student small group please email Katie.Katie.Boltwood@poplc.org

Free School Physicals for the Uninsured Saturday, August 10 The date for this summer’s Free School Physicals will be Saturday, August 10 in the South County Building on Richmond Highway in Alexandria. These physical examinations are for uninsured pre-school through 6th grade children who will be entering a Fairfax County school for the first time, which requires them to have a school physical to enter school. Appointments are required to get a physical on August 10. Contact Lynn Knoxx, FCPS Free School Physicals Coordinator at 703-451-6450 or hdkeak@msn.com.

VBS needs for crafts: • Plastic Cool Whip type lids only, not the containers, that are about 6 inches across or larger.

• Lids (only) from water and soda bottles

Please bring to church and deposit into the VBS box.

June 2019Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

17:30a Men's Bible9a Prayer Vigil3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study

28:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Education11a Worship (C)2p 1st Com Class3:30p Senior Pastor Call Service6:30p MOPS

312p Haiti Meeting1p Memoirs6:30p Fitness7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA

48a Haiti Meeting9:30a Fitness6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida6:30p Spirit Disc7p Bitely Group7p Properties7p Small Group

58a Haiti Meeting6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible

69:30a Fitness6p Fitness6p Prayer Group6:30p Nueva Vida7p Girl Scouts7p Call Committ

710:30a Al-Anon5:30p First Fridays

87:30a Men's Bible9a Boy Scouts3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study

Pentecost 98:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Education11a Ethnic Worship & Fellowship (C)4:30p Flags

1012p Parkinson's1p Memoirs6:30p Fitness6:30p Stephen M7p BoSL7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA

119:30a Fitness6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Bitely Group7p Small Group

1210:30a Chapel6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible

1310:30a Chapel9:30a Embroidery9:30a Fitness6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Cards

149:30a Embroidery10:30a Al-Anon10:30a Fitness

157:30a Men's Bible9:30a Embroidery 3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship6:45p Bible Study

Trinity 168:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Education11a Worship (C)4:30p Flags

171p Memoirs5:45p Sign Lang6:30p Fitness7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA

189:30a Fitness5:45p Sign Lang6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Bitely Group7p Faith Shapers7p Small Group

195:45p Sign Lang6:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible7p Voters' Meeting

209:30a Fitness5:45 Sign Lang6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Call Committ

2110:30a Al-Anon10:30a Fitness11:30a Sparklers5:45 Sign Lang6:30p Fitness7p Students Night

227:30a Mne's Bible3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study

238:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Education11a Worship (NC)

241p Memoirs6:30p Fitness6:30p Stephen M7p BoSL7p Boy Scouts7p Seekers8:30p Men's AA

259:30a Fitness6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida7p Bitely Group7p Small Group

266:30p Toastmaster7p Student Bible

279:30a Fitness6p Fitness6:30p Nueva Vida

2810:30a Al-Anon10:30a Fitness6:30a Fitness

297:30a Men's Bible3:30p Rehearsal5:30p Worship (C)6:45p Bible Study

308:15a Worship (C)8:30a Nueva Vida9:45a Education11a Worship (C)

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