February 6, 2008

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In this issue:

• Pastor's Message
   

• A Quick Look at This Week
   

• POP Highlights

  • February Sermon Series - Looking For Love?

  • The Doorway

  • Hospitality & Guest Services
     

• Coming Soon to POP

  • Lent 2008:  Ash Wednesday is February 6

  • Happy Hour at KidZone

  • EPIC Worship - New Address Starting February 3!

  • Save Your Unwanted Items for the POP Garage Sale!

   

• POP Ministries

  • Care

  • Children & Family

  • Christian School

  • Middle School

  • NeXtGen

  • Senior Adults

  • Senior High

  • Women

   

• POP Missions

  • Mission Opportunities for Summer 2008

  • Kenya Update

  • 1st Saturday

  • Ecuador

   

• POP FYI

  • Job Opening

  • Prayer Garden

  • Altar Flowers

  • Prayer Requests

  • Cyber Prayer Warriors

  • Update Your Information!

   

 

You were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with the precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ. I Peter 2: 18-19

 

$ 2.7 Million Dollars!

Wow! That is a lot of money.

Just stop for a moment and think of all the things a person could do with that kind of cash.

If one wanted, they could afford themselves some awesome luxuries…perhaps a new home, furnishings or a fancy car. You name it, you got it.

Or if one were more generous this kind of money could be used for a lot of good. Imagine the impact these dollars might have in a mission field like Kenya where one hundred dollars can cover the expense of food and clothing of an individual for up to a year.

No doubt about it! $2.7 million dollars is a lot of money.

The reason that I bring the figure up has to do with one of America’s great celebrations. You see, this past Sunday, millions of people gathered around television screens to watch two opposing forces collide upon a gridiron in Phoenix, Arizona. Indeed, it was Super Bowl Sunday!

And the cost for a 30 second advertisement during this prime time event?

$2.7 million Dollars

You can not consider this kind of expense and not conclude that there are a number of advertisers willing to shell out big bucks in an effort to capture the nations’ attention regarding their product.

Then there is our God.

I don’t know about you, but I am captured by the depth of the verse above. In fact, it makes $2.7 million dollars pale by comparison!

Just think, in an effort to capture the hearts of people God was asked a question: “What price are you willing to pay?”

The answer: God said, to redeem my people, I will pay the greatest price of all, the blood of my Son.

This month we are looking at some of the most significant Scriptures in the Bible surrounding the subject of God’s Love. This week, I hope that we can recognize that the kind of love that God wants us to experience in our relationship with Him and with one another is more than Super Bowl sized.

Please join us as we come around a word that has the power to transform your LOVE life!

In His Hands,

Pastor Luke

Rev. Dr. Luke Biggs

 

Thursday, February 7

• Senior Adult Luncheon - 11:30am - Conference Center

• NeXtGen Cafe -  7pm on the 4th Floor

Friday, February 8

• JAM - 7pm in the Youth Center

Saturday, February 9

• Family Mission Trip Information Meeting - 10am - Conference Center

Sunday, February 10

Monday, February 11

Tuesday, February 12

• Happy Hour in the KidZone - 6:30pm - Room 214
• LWML Valentine Dinner - 6:30pm - Conference Center

Wednesday, February 13

• LENT - Dinner at 6pm; Worship at 7pm
• ROC - 7pm in the Youth Center

Senior High

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MEDICAL FORM - CLICK HERE

Women

LWML

Lutheran Women's Missionary League Valentine Dinner

 

Lutheran Word Relief Quilters

Come quilt with us! 
February 19
9am - 3pm in the Conference Center

 

Women in Union with Christ Jesus

Women in Union with Christ Jesus Conference
March 8 & 9
Crowne Center Hotel

 Teresa Schardt, the main presenter for the conference, will lead a Bible Study focusing on a Mustard Seed of Faith. Breakout sessions will include topics related to ministering to Muslim women in our community, roles of women in today's LCMS and how women can nurture their spiritual journey.

Contact Debbie Kelly at 972-380-8923 or Caree Rahberg at 972-612-8604 for more information
 Brochures are located in the Fellowship Center

 

 

Bible Study

Click HERE for a Listing of Classes

 

Mission Trip Opportunities for Summer 2008

Time is running out if you are interested in going on a mission trip this year! Applications and deposits are due March 1^st. Contact Beth Daugherty for more information at beth.daugherty@princeofpeace.org.

CLICK HERE more information and applications! 

 

Family Mission Trip to Texas/Mexico Border  July 12-18 ($50 deposit + $545)

 

Peru Mission Trip  July 31-August 10 ($150 deposit + $1950)

Kenya Update

Some of you have been following the news about Kenya and know a lot about the situation and some of you may not know. A disputed presidential election took place at the end of December 2007 and has led to violent protesting. The violence has become out of control. Many roads are blocks with bands of youths and has cause the food containers in Mombasa (the coast) to stay there.

I wanted the congregation to know three things: First, that the communication between Pastor Tobias and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is ongoing and regular, almost daily. Secondly, what goes into the decision-making about mission trips. One of the factors is safety. Not only the safety of our congregation but the safety of those we go to serve. That factor has caused us to make the decision to cancel the trips at this time. Lastly, I want you to know that our commitment to the ministry in Kenya and Prince of Peace Obunga will continue. Please know our hearts are wrapped with our friends in Kenya.

Join me in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Christ and for hope of return in the future.

Beth
 

 

1st Saturday

Next 1st Saturday:

March 1
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

 

Ecuador

Jamie's Blog

Newsletter

Altar Flowers

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.