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February 4/5, 2012
"GET CONNECTED"—This Weekend, February 4-5
Join us in the Fellowship Hall after all worship services this weekend, February 4 and 5, for the "GET CONNECTED" event with food and fellowship sponsored by the P.E.A.C.E. Groups. Everyone is welcome! Information will also be available regarding our new and existing small groups. Those interested in finding out more will be entered in a drawing to win a gas gift card!
Mite Box Collection
The LWML here at Prince of Peace will be collecting mites at the Welcome Center this weekend, February 4-5. If you do not have a mite box, you are welcome to donate now and/or pick up a mite box to use during the next month. Next collection will be the first weekend in March.
Board of Directors Nominations Now Being Accepted
Nominations are now being accepted for the Prince of Peace Board of Directors. If you know someone who is well-qualified to give leadership to our congregation as a member of the Board, please complete a nomination form. Nomination forms, as well as a document describing the qualifications and responsibilities of Board members, are available at the Welcome Center. Return completed nomination forms to Jeff Horvath's church mailbox by Friday, March 2.
POP Wants Your Email Address!
Are you receiving the ministry updates Prince of Peace periodically sends out via email? Have you been receiving our periodic surveys? If not, we need your email address! If you would like to have your email added to our distribution list, just send an email to office@reachgrowserve.org and let us know.
Fill the Boxes—February Collection
Each month, different supplies are being collected to benefit non-profit organizations who help others. This month 6th-8th graders will collect items to create health kits as part of our "Hands and Feet" serving camp in June. Kits will be sent along on our Haiti mission trips this summer or sent through World Relief to aid people in third world countries. How can you help? Check out the flyer in your mailbox or at the Welcome Center for a list of needed items. Sign up to donate one or more of the items listed. Place the items in the boxes in the lobby. Final drop-off date is Sunday, February 26. Questions? Contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
The Call Committee Needs Your Help!
The call committee will begin anew its search for POP's next Minister of Worship and Music. If you have a candidate you would like to recommend to the committee for consideration, please complete a recommendation form at the Welcome Center. On the reverse side of the recommendation form you will find a brief position description as well as the required qualifications. Completed recommendations should be placed in Kerry Rothlisberger's church mailbox.
Altar Flowers
The flowers decorating the altar are provided by Ruth Vogt, in loving memory of her husband, Clarence. Thank you and God's blessings to you.
Join Pairs and Spares in February!
All fun-loving seniors are welcome to join the next Pairs and Spares gathering on Friday, February 17 at 7:30pm! There will be games, goodies, and a great time in store. Sign up today at the Welcome Center! Contact Rhoda Neukuckatz for more info.
Check Your Mailbox!
Be sure to check your mailbox for your year-end giving statements. If there are any questions regarding the statements, please contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
Subscribe to The Lutheran Witness
The Lutheran Witness is the official magazine of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Its goal is to advance the work and witness of Jesus Christ. Subscriptions for 2012 are now available, through Prince of Peace, for delivery to your home address. The cost is $16 per year. (Please note fee change) Please make your check payable to Prince of Peace and place it in the lock box using the envelopes provided. Subscription deadline is Wednesday, February 15. Questions? Contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
Student Ministry News
IGNITE Tuesday Night
IGNITE Tuesday Night, for 6th to 8th graders, meets this Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30pm. For more information contact Joy Kaufmann 847-359-3451.
First Communion Class for 5th-8th Graders and Their Parents
Many students are spiritually ready to receive the Lord's Supper long before confirmation in 9th grade. The 2012 First Communion class will be held Saturday, March 3, from 8:00am-12:30pm and enables the church to come along side parents to provide a shared experience between parent/s and child to learn about the Lord's Supper. The First Communion Celebration will take place April 5 at 7:30pm during Maundy Thursday worship. Registration Forms are available at the Welcome Center and must be completed and returned to the church office, with the $15 registration fee, by Sunday, February 26. (Make checks payable to Prince of Peace) If you have additional questions or need more information, contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451 or joy@reachgrowserve.org.
Student/Father Lock-In 2012 for 6th-8th Grade Students
All 6th-8th grade students (boys & girls) and their fathers, uncles or other male friends over 21 years old are invited to the 2012 Student/Father Lock-In Friday-Saturday, February 17-18, from 7:30pm-7:00am at Prairie Stone Sports and Wellness Center in Hoffman Estates. Have a blast all night long in the 3 gyms, 2 pools, 3 tennis courts, HUGE rock-climbing wall and more. Sub-sandwich dinner, late night snack and sleeping room will be provided. Cost is $10/student; $20/family and fathers (or other adult male) are FREE! For more details watch the mail for flyer and registration form or pick them up at the Welcome Center. Deposit your completed registration form with fee (checks made payable to Prince of Peace, please) in the lock box at the Welcome Center by Tuesday, February 14, using the envelopes provided. Scholarships are available. Questions? Contact Terry Zillmer.
FUEL Super Bowl Party!
Hey, all you FUEL-ers! Don't miss the annual Super Bowl Party this Sunday, February 5, beginning at 5:00pm. Girls bring something sweet to share (cookies, brownies, etc.) and guys bring salty snacks (chips and dip, pretzels, etc.) Tacos and drinks will be provided. It's FREE; so come watch the game on the big screen, play basketball, and more!
Christian Growth Opportunities
Gospel in Life
Join this eight-week course on the Gospel and how it is lived out in all of life, based on the book Gospel in Life by Tim Keller. Led by Jim Duran, the class will begin with the theme of the city: our home now, the world that is and it will end with the theme of the eternal city: our heavenly home, the world that is to come. In between, discover how the Gospel changes our hearts, changes our community and changes how we live in the world; Sunday mornings at 9:30am in Room 17.
Children's Ministry
POP Kids meet Sundays at 9:15am. For information about this ministry, please contact Jeni Walker, Director of Children's Ministry at 847-359-3451. Please Note: POP Kids will not meet February 19 so mark your calendars now.
IGNITE Student Ministry
Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:30am join Café 6, for 6th graders, in Room 11 or Café 78, for 7th and 8th graders, in Room 9. For information about this ministry contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
High School Student Ministry
Fuego Café meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the library—Room 10. For information about this ministry contact Tim Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
Study Your Bible (SYB)
Study Your Bible continues a study of the book of Romans Wednesdays at 9:30am. To learn more about SYB, contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
Your Prayer Life
Weekend Prayer Opportunities
Stop by Room 13 on Sunday at 7:30am as we pray for our church, its volunteers and staff, and those who attend worship.
Prayer Chain Prayer Support
Diana Moreno OR
Marlene Mahn (marlene@mahns.com)
GOD'S HEALING for Shirley Engblom, Chuck Johnson, Pastor Norbert Kleidon, founding pastor of POP, Tony Mainiero, Richard Marass, father of Eva Blihovde, Rose McLain, Hildegard Nanalaiec, Fred Ostrem, Glenn Reiner, Faye Seeman, Mark Stewart, brother-in-law of Jeannie Dowd, Darrell Temple, Bud Wiemann, and Jan Zyer;
GOD'S GUIDANCE for the call committee as they begin anew their search for our next Minister of Worship and Music.
Calendar
February 2012
- Sunday
8:00am Worship
"GET CONNECTED" EVENT After All Services
9:15am POP Kids, Café 6, Café 78, Fuego Café
9:30am Worship
Gospel in Life Bible Study
11:00am Worship
6:00pm FUEL Sunday Night—Super Bowl Party
8:00pm CHILL
8:30pm Men's Basketball - Monday
6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training
7:00pm Praise Band - Tuesday
6:30pm Parent/Teen Suicide Prevention Seminar
IGNITE Tuesday Night - Wednesday
9:30am Study Your Bible
10:30am Crossways
7:00pm Building/Grounds Ministry Team
Crossways
BOD Nominating Committee - Thursday
7:00pm Endowment Fund Meeting
7:30pm Volleyball
Voices of Peace Rehearsal - Friday
- Saturday
10:00am GriefShare Seminar/Support Group
5:00pm Worship
Prince of Peace's Core Values
Personal Evangelism — We believe sharing our faith is most effective and best received when it happens in the context of personal relationships.
Loving Relationships — We believe in demonstrating our love in commitment and action.
Relevant Teaching — We believe God's Word is intended to be understood and applied to daily life.
Intentional Discipleship — We believe spiritual growth can and should be actively pursued by every believer.
Total Involvement — We believe the church is most effective when all members serve using their spiritual gifts.
Outward Focus — We believe the needs of people outside the church should take priority over the preferences of those inside the church.