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January 30, 2008
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Children & Family
Middle School Youth
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Young Adults/NeXtGen
Senior Adults
Worship
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In this issue:
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| Pastor's Message |
Then the Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
Matthew 4:1
First it was just cold.
Then there was ice.
Collisions occurred in the “heavenly realms.” Warm air masses crashed into cold. The jet stream twisted and turned…
And, then there was FOG!
I noticed it almost immediately. As I pulled out of my driveway, intent on making my morning trek to the office…FOG!
Its’ really scary stuff when you think about it!
- You can’t see through it!
- Headlights seem to make it worse!
- It causes you to slow down, because you really don’t know what lies ahead!
- Wrecks happen in it!
- It causes people to make wrong turns…or worse yet, to get lost!
Come to think about it, “Is there really anything good about FOG?”
Then I remembered the passage above. In some senses, Jesus’ entrance into the wilderness was sort of “foggy.” Like fog, wilderness is something that we usually have trouble with. After all: You can’t see through it! Wrecks happen in it! Wilderness can cause people to make wrong turns…and, yes, some people even get lost in it! Yet, wilderness, as “foggy” as it is, is an essential part of life.
Next week, you and I will have an opportunity to join in an ancient tradition involving wilderness. On February 6, LENT will begin with the celebration of Ash Wednesday. Over a forty day period you and I will have the opportunity both to remember Jesus’ time in the wilderness and to relate His experience to our own.
For me LENT is a time to slow down. It is a time to admit that I can’t see through all that lies ahead in my life. It is a time to contemplate…to ask God to help me keep from making wrong turns or getting lost. It is a time when I examine some of the wrecks that have happened in my life, and ask Jesus to help keep me from such in the future. LENT is a time to ask for help in getting through the foggy wilderness that seems such a part of our lives today.
I hope that you will join me each Wednesday evening for dinner at 6pm and worship at 7pm.
Come and be blessed by the One who has cleared the way for our wildernesses today.
In Christ,
Pastor Luke
Rev. Dr. Luke Biggs
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| A Quick Look at This Week |
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Thursday, January 31
Friday, February 1
Saturday, February 2
Sunday, February 3
- Sermon Series: Looking For Love?
- 8am - Classic
- 9:25am - Praise
- 11am - Praise
- 6pm - EPIC
- EPIC Worship moves to Studio 6
- Super Bowl Party - 5pm at Studio 6
- Blood Drive 9am - 1pm
Monday, February 4
Tuesday, February 5
- POPCS Family Night at Tin Star in Plano, 3:30 - 10pm
Wednesday, February 6
- LENT - ASH WEDNESDAY: Dinner at 6pm; Worship at 7pm
- ROC - 7pm in the Youth Center
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| POP Highlights |
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WANTED: Pipe Cleaner People
What are Pipe Cleaner People?
A Pipe Cleaner Person (PCP) is a pipe cleaner representation of a person whom you commit to pray for on a daily basis. You are encouraged to make as many PCP as you will commit to pray for each day. PCP supplies are available at the Communion railing on the southeast corner of the Sanctuary and at Guest Services in the Fellowship Center.
Tell Us About your PCP!
Want to share a story about your PCP? We would love to hear from you! Send your story to Sandy Ericksen at sandy.ericksen@princeofpeace.org or call 972-447-9887, ext. 474. Let us know if you want your PCP or you to remain anonymous.
February Message Series
The Doorway
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.
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
We need YOU to help us welcome our guests and show them where to worship or attend Bible class.
Questions? Want to help? Contact Darlene Leiker at 972-447-9887, ext. 475 or darlene.leiker@princeofpeace.org.
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| Coming Soon to POP |
Lent 2008: Ash Wednesday is February 6
Lent Worship for KIDZ:
Wednesday Nights during the Lenten season, kids 3yrs – 5th grade will be dismissed from service to KidZone. Kids will experience personal time with Jesus through worship, games, activities and mission projects.
The nursery is available for kids under 3yrs beginning at 6:45pm.
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Happy Hour at KidZone
Join us for Happy Hour in February! RSVP Today!
Give Blood - Get Fit! Giving blood is safe, convenient and keeps our community blood supply in great shape, which means patients get the blood they need, when they need it!
Give blood during January or February for a weekly chance to win a $100 gift card to Academy Sports & Outdoors. One Grand Prize winner will receive a membership to a favorite fitness center
The Carter Bloodmobile will be a POP for a blood drive on THIS Sunday, February 3 from 9am - 1pm. When you donate you will receive a T-shirt and a free cholesterol test. If you have any questions, please call Judy Heath at
972-416-5792.
EPIC Worship - New Address Starting THIS SUNDAY, February 3!
SAME DAY - SAME TIME - NEW ADDRESS!
Super Bowl Party!
Save Your Unwanted Items for the POP Garage Sale!
Click HERE for all the details!
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| POP Ministries |
Children & Family
Family Retreat:
April 4 -6 at Sky Ranch in Van, TX!
INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
SKY RANCH WEBSITE
Scholarship opportunities for all who wish to attend!
Questions? Contact Chris Elmer at elmersinc@verizon.net or 972-897-5100
Sock Hop
Moms and sons join us in the south gym for an evening of fun! The night includes food & drinks, hula hoop contest, limbo, free throw contest, bubble gum contest, and much more! Wear your 50’s best…jeans, white shirts, poodle skirts, etc… Photo packages are available for purchase at the event. Tickets are $30 per couple and $10 per additional child. Sponsored by the POPCS High School Cheerleaders. Contact Brenda Porter with questions at brenda.porter@princeofpeace.org.
Register Today! CLICK HERE!
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.
Laundry Service
We are looking for volunteers to rotate on a weekly basis washing the lab coats used on Sunday morning. Lab coats may be picked up anytime after the 11am service and returned by Friday of the same week. For questions or more information, please contact Rachel Sosinski at rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org.
Are you or someone you know EXPECTING?
Please let us know! Moms to Moms would love to pray for you and your baby during your pregnancy and provide meals for your family once the baby has arrived. Adopting? We would love to be there for your family during the process. Contact Rachel Sosinski at rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org.
Christian School
Family Night at Tin Star!
POPCS Family Night
Tuesday, February 5
Tin Star - Plano - Park & Tollway (Super Target Shopping Center)
3:30 to 10:00pm
POPCS will earn 15% of sales for the entire evening! Come show your support for our school and children AND enjoy a night off from cooking dinner!
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
Middle School
Fundraiser - last chance is THIS Friday!
Want to Enjoy the City more? Our Middle School FUNdraiser can help you do just that, while helping our youth attend a summer mission trip and summer camp! Through this Friday, February 1 you may drop by Serena Pace’s office to obtain your $20 coupon book that includes incredible to coupons to area entertainment, grocery shopping, car care and much more! Youth profit approximately half of all money raised and ask that you consider purchasing one to gift to someone you know.
Service Opportunity
We’re teaming up with the High School youth to make the Ash Wednesday meal a special treat for the congregation. Let Serena know if you can help by bringing a cooked lasagna to the Fellowship Center by 5:40pm on Wednesday, February 6. We will need help with set up (begins at 5pm) and clean up after the dinner. Youth are needed to host the drink and snack tables. A free-will donation will be collected.
RAW FUEL Lock In!!!
It’s coming FAST and FURIOUS on March 14-15! Make 700 new BFF’s! Want the best rate? Sign up ASAP! Let’s go CRAZ-EEE for God with the Joey Witham Band and at Game Works and the Ice Rink at Grapevine Mills. Everyone’s doing it AND it WILL make you feel GREAT! Parent partners wanted! See the Middle School webpage for details.
SUMMER CAMP at Camp Lone Star! MISSION TRIP to small town Carthage, TX!
What do these 2 things have in common???
It’s time to start signing up for them!
Check out the Middle School webpage for MORE details!
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 MS Youth Ministry? Contact Serena Pace at serena.pace@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-9887, ext. 527.
NeXtGen
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
Young Adult - 11am - Shaun Daugherty - 4th Floor
We are new studying on the book of Acts. Join Us!
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 Adults
The monthly Senior Adult Luncheon will be held on Thursday, February 7 from 11:30am-1pm in the Conference Center. Bring some food to share! Bring a guest with you as we join together in fellowship. Need transportation? Let Pastor Holdorf know at 972-447-9887, ext. 482 or ken.holdorf@princeofpeace.org.
Senior High
Click on picture below for information and registration:
MEDICAL FORM - CLICK HERE
Women
LWML
Lutheran Women's Missionary League Valentine Dinner
Lutheran Word Relief Quilters
Come quilt with us!
February 5 & 19
9am - 3pm in the Conference Center
Bible Study
Click HERE for a Listing of Classes
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| POP Missions |
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Mission Trip Opportunities for Summer 2008
Kenya Mission Trip June 8-23 ($200 deposit + $2757)
Are you interested in going on the Kenya Mission Trip this summer or know someone who is?
Contact Beth Daugherty
Director of Missions
beth.daugherty@princeofpeace.org
or 972-447-9887
Family Mission Trip to Texas/Mexico Border July 12-18 ($50 deposit + $545)
Peru Mission Trip July 31-August 10 ($150 deposit + $1950)
Please CLICK HERE more information and applications!
All applications and deposits are due March 1st.
1st Saturday
Next 1st 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
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Job Opening: Sunday Morning Supervisor for Toddlers & 2’s
Job duties include welcoming parents and kids, light administration duties and assisting the Infant/Toddler Coordinator and shepherds. A love for Jesus and kids is a must. For more information, please contact Rachel Sosinski at 972-447-9887 ext 489 or rachel.sosinski@princeofpeace.org.
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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