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January 10, 2008
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Children & Family
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Senior High Youth
Young Adults/NeXt Gen
Senior Adults
Worship
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| Pastor's Message |
Jesus responded, “My Kingdom is not of this world…”
Moments after winning the National Championship, the Quarterback for the L.S.U. Tigers had a microphone placed before his mouth.
The interviewer, smiling ear to ear asked, “What are you going to do now that you have won the National Championship?”
The predictable response:
“Now that I have won the National Championship, I’m going to Disney World!”
Indeed, for many people the “Magic Kingdom” represents the epitome of success. It is a Kingdom filled with spectacle, fun and that magical intangible that often eludes our everyday existence: “HAPPINESS!”
I find it significant that God’s Kingdom is different!
In Christianity, God calls us into a Kingdom that He said, “is not of this world.” And, He meant it!
Please don’t misunderstand.
It is not as though there is no “happiness” in God’s Kingdom, but His is more about HOLINESS than “happiness.”
The Kingdom that Jesus calls us into is one that requires us to “lay down our selves (that is our desires, wants and needs), take up our cross (that is His calling upon our lives) and follow HIM. And follow, we do!
His is a Kingdom where there are there are no “characters” running around, (you won’t find Mickey or Minnie in the Gospels) but where CHARACTER is of paramount importance. After all, The King calls us to a “character” that is made in the image of His Son.
As for rollercoaster’s and rides?
No! You won’t find these in His Kingdom either. However, I will assure you that to follow Him is to discover new turns and twists in your life each day! It is a journey where Jesus says, “Hang On!” And so we do. Sometimes with white knuckles we hang on…to the promises He has given to “see us through!”
And, when the “lights go out” at the end of our journey?
No! There will not be fireworks. But there will be something even more beautiful; something beyond our imagination. In the end, our King tells us, we will enter into His Kingdom for ever. We will look upon His Face and see the full glory of God in all of His radiance.
As we enter this New Year together, It is my hope that your lives will be filled up with a BOLD measure of His Kingdom and His Character! I look forward to the journey before us in 2008!
Having a BOLD New Year,
Pastor Luke |
| A Quick Look at This Week |
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Thursday, January 10
Friday, January 11
Saturday, January 12
Sunday, January 13
- Sermon Series: A BOLD New Year
- 8am - Classic
- 9:25am - Praise
- 11am - Praise
- 6pm - EPIC
- New Bible Classes begin!
- Bring items for the Food Pantry!
- Happy Hour at KidZone at 9:30am
- Financial Peace University FREE Preview Class at 9:30am on the 4th Floor
- Senior High Parent Meeting - 11am in the Youth Center
Monday, January 14
Tuesday, January 15
Wednesday, January 16
- ROC - 7pm in the Youth Center
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| POP Highlights |
Thanks to Christmas Eve Bakers, Greeters, Ushers & Volunteers . . .
Bakers: Thank you for the many baked goods and other items provided for our Christmas Eve fellowship! Though it may seem like a small thing, your work really impacted the lives of the nearly 2000 visitors and members of Prince of Peace who attended worship on Christmas Eve. With your help we began a tradition and made Prince of Peace a more welcoming place on Christmas Eve.
Greeters, Ushers & Volunteers: Thank you for making our church home an inviting and welcoming place for Christmas! It REALLY makes a difference when we welcome everyone, especially our guests, with a warm, friend smile! Thanks for serving others!
Holy Smokers Brisket Sale - DELICIOUS!
WANTED: Pipe Cleaner People Stories
January Message Series
A Note from Steve Ailey, Business Manager
To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, do not file your 2007 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgement of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgement from the church. Contributions statements will be mailed by January 31. Questions? Contact Steve Ailey at steve.ailey@princeofpeace.org or
972-447-9887, 422.
The Doorway
We are blessed that God has led you to worship with the Prince of Peace family. If you would like to find out more about Prince of Peace, please join us for food, fun and fellowship through The Doorway.
The Doorway will be your introduction to the church staff and Ministry leaders and learn what we believe; our Mission, Vision and our Values.
The Doorway is fun, informative and a great way to get to know Prince of Peace and our Ministries. More information can be found at www.princeofpeace.org
The Doorway is offered several times throughout the year. Our upcoming session is:
Sundays, January 13-27, 2008 at 9:30-10:30am in Room 1066
To register, please call Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887 x 475, or email: darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org. Reservations are appreciated but feel free to attend even if you can’t call ahead.
Hospitality and Guest Services
Praise God for everyone who served over the holidays! What an excellent turn out of new faces Greeting and Ushering! Please know that you are welcome to serve again. We need you to help us welcome our guests and show them where to worship or attend Bible class - 98% of those of you who signed up to serve over the holidays were new to the ministry! Again we thank you and we hope to see you serving in our Hospitality Ministry in 2008!
Questions? Want to help? Contact Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887, ext. 475 or darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org.
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Campus Tour
New to Prince of Peace? Long time member? Everyone is welcome to tour our campus on Sunday, January 27! We will begin in the Fellowship Center at 9:30am. Meet at the stage area.
New Bible Classes Begin THIS SUNDAY January 13
Happy Hour at KidZone THIS SUNDAY & TUESDAY!
As POP moves forward with Vision 2021, we are excited about the future of KidZone! Phase II of Kidzone will include two slides from Kidzone to the Fellowship Center, a play area in the Fellowship Center, stairs that will take families directly to KidZone from the first floor and additional AV and gaming equipment.
God willing, our goal is to raise the dollars needed for Phase II through Happy Hour at KidZone! Pick a time and come learn the future plans of KidZone and how you can help!
Financial Peace University
Consecration & Celebration Sunday
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Care
Food Pantry
Galatians 5:22-23a But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
As the calendar page turned to 2008 we celebrated a New Year but we challenge you to make your celebration a daily event; for scripture says that the Lord makes all things new. We are offered newness moment by moment: new ways to grow and learn; new ways to be humble and serve; new ways to exhibit the fruits of the Spirit as we reach out to others. Apart from Christ we can do nothing but in Him we can bear much fruit. May you, in this New Year, having new opportunities, living in this new day, be fruitful for the Lord as you reach out to others and share His love in a tangible way.
January Pantry Wish List …
VELVEETA CHUNKY/HEARTY SOUPS GRANOLA BARS POPTARTS MAYONNAISE
SNACK-SIZED CHIPS MAC & CHEESE/PASTA RONI MIXES CANNED CHICKEN, HAM OR ROAST BEEF
CANNED PEACHES, PEARS OR FRUIT COCKTAIL COUPONS
JANUARY OUTREACH: LWML HEALTH KITS
Hand towel Washcloth Bar Soap (4-5 oz,)
Adult toothbrush Toothpaste (5-7 oz.)
Comb Metal Nail File Band-Aids
These kits will be assembled by the POP LWML in March and shipped to those in need worldwide.
As always, we thank you for your generosity as you touch others through your kindness and blessings.
Questions? Contact Dave Rahberg at 972-447-9887 or dave.rahberg@princeofpeace.org or Michele Eiland at 469-241-1349 ksucat87@swbell.net.
Children & Family
New this Summer!
Children entering 5th grade in the fall of 2008 will be invited to attend Summer Camp with 6th, 7th & 8th graders! For programming, the kids will be grouped as 5th & 6th grade and 7th& 8th grade. Summer Camp will be August 3-8 at Camp Lone Star in La Grange, Texas. More details coming soon!
KidZone
What is KidZone?
KidZone is an exciting new kids program offered at the 9:25am worship hour for children ages birth through 5th grade.
How do I register my children for KidZone?
Please register your children on the Children’s Ministry page at www.princeofpeace.org. Register TODAY! CLICK HERE!
Where do I drop off my children for KidZone?
Children ages birth through 3 years may be dropped off in classrooms at 9:10am. Children ages preschool 3 years through 5th grade should go to worship service. The children will be dismissed to KidZone after the opening songs. Parents pick up children on the 2nd floor after service.
Do you need volunteers for KidZone?
Yes! A successful program requires many people with various talents to serve our children each week. If you would like to serve with infants and toddlers contact Rachel Sosinski at rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org. If you would like to serve with preschool through Kindergarten or can help during the week assembling supplies, contact Diane Duda at diane.duda@princeofpeace.org.
Christian School
Early Learning Center
With over 27 years of educational experience, Prince of Peace Christian School will introduce an Early Learning Center in August 2008. This program will be devoted to the developmental needs of children from six weeks – two years old. This program will work in conjunction with Prince of Peace Christian School to prepare children for a seamless transition into preschool.
We anticipate this program will be overwhelmingly popular, so we will be offering advance placement to our Prince of Peace families and church members. During the month of January, you will have the opportunity to enroll prior to the public.
Prices for the program available online! Click here for more information about the Early Learning Center
Open House
High School Information Night
Middle School
Fundraiser!!!
Quick! For two weeks, starting January 18, MS Youth will be selling area Enjoy the City Coupon Books for $20. Buy one for yourself and/or buy one as an outreach to give to a family you know who can benefit from these amazing coupons for groceries, restaurants, entertainment around town, including the Dallas Stars games, and more. These colorful coupons will knock your socks off!
Parent Meetings
JAM
January 11: Guest Speaker Patrick Carlove THIS FRIDAY, 7pm in the Youth Center!
January 18: Ready for another awesome guest speaker? You won’t want to miss Ms. Karen Lusk!
January 25: See Below!
FUEL Bible Study
Fill up on the truth from the Old Testament at Sunday morning FUEL Bible Study, 9:25 in the Youth Center and 11am in Room 1056.
Questions about MM Youth Ministry? Contact Serena Pace at serena.pace@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 527.
NeXt Gen
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Young Adult - 11am - Shaun Daugherty - 4th Floor
No Sunday School Sunday, December 23 or December 30, but join us on the 4th floor from 11am-12pm for coffee and fellowship. We begin our new study on the book of Acts on January 13.
Young Couples - 11:00 am - Matt Emley - Room 1066
Join us for our current study Faith on the Edge. This study is based on a series that dives into the misunderstandings and mysteries about faith. Each week we’ll look at issues in science, technology, and spirituality from a biblical perspective. How prepared are you to defend the Bible to your family and friends in today’s generation? Come be a part of this exciting group. Contact Matt for more information at 214-450-5513.
TUESDAY EVENINGS
Ladies Group
New study starting in January, details coming soon! Questions? Call Jenny at 214-403-0973.
Men’s Group
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month in the NeXtGen Cafe (4th Floor of POP) for prayer and Bible Study. Call Shaun for more details at 214-514-3288. We occasionally meet at alternate locations.
NeXtGen CAFE
Join us on Thursday from 7-10pm on the 4th Floor of POP for music, encouragement, snacks, coffee and games.
Email Shaun at shaun.daugherty@princeofpeace.org or Jenny at jennyjackson02@yahoo.com to be added to the NeXtGen group email list.
Senior High
Attention parents of all 8-12 graders! Join us for an IMPORTANT parent meeting this Sunday,
January 13 at 11am in the Youth Center. Come hear details about all the major events of the year!
Questions? Contact Jen Benavides at 972-447-9887, ext. 442 or jennifer.benavides@princeofpeace.org.
Women
Bible Study
Click HERE for a Listing of Classes
2008 Women's Conference - THIS SATURDAY, JAN. 12 - Register TODAY!
Prince of Peace Women's Ministry is having its first ever Women's Conference: High Time for Girlfriends, Laughter, & Tea!
Saturday, January 12
8:30am - 2pm
More Information!
Special guests are:
Motivational Speaker - Kathy Peel
Comedian - Kerrie Pomarolli
Singer/songwriter - Krista Remmers Morgan
Motivational Speaker - Patrick Carlove
Purchase tickets at www.princeofpeace.org by November 10-January 10 for $40; January 11-12 for $45.
Questions? Contact:
Ann Nelson at 972-394-2788 or tarbnelson@verizon.net or
Debra Price at 972-473-2192 or rpanddeb@hotmail.com
More Information!
Stitch, Study & Share
Women of Faith Conference
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God in a Laundromat: A Story from 1st Saturday
January 5, 2008
The woman seemed a little out of place, a suburban soccer mom in a Laundromat filled with working class and immigrant women. Her body language said, “Stay away!” Dark sunglasses were concealing her weary eyes.
“Allow me to pay for your laundry,” I said, approaching warily but smiling. “We’re from a local church and we’re just trying to commit random acts of kindness.”
“No, no thank you,” she waved me away, but I could tell she didn’t really mean it.
“Really, I’m looking for an excuse to pass out cards for my church.” I held out my hands; quarters in one and the church business cards in the other.
“I don’t live here, “she thought for a moment, “but my son needs a church.”
From that small opening we began to talk. She shared that her 23-year-old son was strung out on drugs. She was just trying to get him some clean clothes, while he slept. I talked about one of my sons who has battled drug and alcohol addictions and is now recovering. Suddenly, she knew – that I know what she’s going through. The dam burst and she spilled it all. She’d driven up from Houston. He was back at the apartment, trying to detox. She was exhausted and beaten down. She didn’t know where to turn…or what to do next…
And then it became obvious why God had sent me there, to a Laundromat on a beautiful Saturday morning......
Next Mission Saturday:
February 2, 2008
9am - 12pm
Meet in the Conference Center
Mission Saturdays are an opportunity to INTRODUCE POP to our community and serve others! Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Come with a willingness to serve others in simple ways. On January 5 we visited Starbucks, the Laundromat, the park and member’s homes.
Questions? Contact Beth Daugherty at beth.daugherty@princeofpeace.org
Kenya
Email Message from Pastor Tobias in Kisumu, Kenya concerning the recent National Election and fighting:
January 8
"We had a wonderful day till in the evening when the rigged in President announced part of his cabinet and appointed the person who was third in the presidential elections as his Vice President. As a results chaos erupted in most of Kisumu and the gun shots started again. One person is already shot dead and we do not know how the mediation will move on due to the partial appointment of the cabinet. Let's continue praying and God bless you richly. Yours in Christ Jesus."
Keep Kenya in your prayers! They need their church family in Carrollton, Texas to be a rock during this difficult time by praying HARD!
Mission Updates
· Amber Davies is currently in Peru checking on construction at the orphanage. Pray for her and a safe trip home.
· Allison Schlack, John Seale and Beth Daugherty have delayed their departure to Kenya due to the political unrest. Please pray that the fighting seize so they can travel to Kenya and finish church construction. |
| POP FYI |
Phones System
We apologize if you have had problems calling POP over the past several weeks. Our phone system has intermittently been down. Our IT Director has been hard at work resolving the problem with the phone company. The phones are now up and running. Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Prayer Garden
You are welcome to visit the Prayer Garden for prayer immediately after the worship service. A Prayer Host will greet you and receive your requests if desired. A Pastor and lay members are available to join you in prayer if you wish.
Altar Flowers
If you would like to remember a special event or person with altar flowers, please notify Sue Bontrager: 972.447.9887, ext 430; sue.bontrager@princeofpeace.org. Cost is $40 per vase. Click
HERE for a Flower Form.
Prayer Requests
To Add a Prayer Request to a Prayer Chain or Sunday's Prayer Ministry Page telephone Sue Bontrager: 972.447.9887 ext 430 or email: sue.bontrager@princeofpeace.org. Sue's hours are Monday - Thursday, 7:30am-3:30pm. If you have an urgent prayer request that needs to be addressed when Sue is not in the office, please contact Carol Slawson, ext 451 or carol.slawson@princeofpeace.org.
Cyber Prayer Warriors
The Cyber Prayer Warriors invite anyone with an internet connection to join us in lifting the needs of friends and family of Prince of Peace. To join our e-mail prayer list or to submit a prayer request, e-mail Janice Mieritz at jmieritz@netzero.net.
Update Your Information
Please help us keep our member and guest database up-to-date by letting us know of any changes in your information: home address, phone numbers (home, work, and cell, email addresses, etc. Please email updates to cathy.weiss@princeofpeace.org.
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God's Blessings on Your Week!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON SUNDAY!
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