This Weekend's Announcements
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August 30 and 31, 2008
IMPORTANT REMINDER!!
Next weekend, September 6-7, we will resume our regular worship schedule—Saturdays at 5pm and Sunday mornings at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00am. Children and Student Ministry at 9:15am—Adult Education at 9:30am. Be sure to mark your calendars!
Rally Day Kicks Off 2008/2009 Ministry Year!
We are kicking off another awesome ministry year with a church picnic following the late service next Sunday, September 7. Children’s, Student, and Adult ministry classes all start up again that weekend. Join us for a great lunch, and some great fun! We’ll also have a ministry fair, showcasing our awesome ministries and guest performer, Lloyd Garrelts, will share his music with us at 1:30pm—it’s a great time to bring friends to check out all the great things POP has to offer. There’s no charge for this event, but you must sign up at the Welcome Center if you are planning to attend.
New Member Class to Begin
Thinking about making Prince of Peace your church home? Know someone who is looking for a new church home? Anyone interested in membership here at POP is invited to attend the next no-obligation new member class to get answers to questions about our faith and our congregation. The class will meet two Saturdays, September 13 and 20, from 8:00am to 12:00 noon both days. (Attendance at both sessions is necessary to qualify for membership.) Continental breakfast and babysitting are provided. Check out the Welcome Center for more details or call the church office at 847-359-3451.
It’s Time to Register for the 2008-2009 Ministry Year!
Registration forms for POP Kids, all children’s choirs, Ignite/confirmation ministry, Fuel/high school ministry and College Connect are now available. If you did not receive registration forms in either your church or home mail box, please stop by the Welcome Center to pick up the forms for the activities in which you are interested. Please sign up as soon as possible, so the correct amount of materials can be provided. For more information, please contact: POP Kids - Jeni Walker; children’s choirs - Vera Wisniewski; Ignite Ministries – Joy Kaufmann or Fuel and College Connect Ministries - Tim Kaufmann.
Time to Exercise Those Vocal Cords
Voices of Peace, our adult choir, kicks off a new season this Thursday, September 4, at 7:30pm. Join us as we begin another year of exciting music making! Questions? Contact Matt Hoehne at 847-359-3451 or matt@reachgrowserve.org.
Pairs and Spares Meet
Join the 55 and older crowd as they begin a new season of fun, food, and fellowship Friday, September 19, at 7:30pm. Sign up at the Welcome Center today! For more information contact Rhoda Neukuckatz.
Altar Flowers
The flowers decorating the altar this weekend are given by John and Sandi Campbell, in loving memory of their niece, Nancy and by Don and Elaine Weber, in loving memory of their brother-in-law, Don Pollitz. Thank you and God’s blessings to you!
Study Your Bible Resumes
Study Your Bible will resume Wednesdays at 9:30am beginning September 10, and will begin a study of the book of James. Anyone interested please sign up at the Welcome Center so that the correct number of books can be ordered. Cost of the book is $7. Questions? Contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
Join Us On the Links!
Drag out your driver, pull out your putter, gather your golf balls and come to the Twin Lakes Golf Outing, Saturday, September 20. Cost is $17.00 and includes prizes, hot dog, chips and soda. Tee times start at 9:00am. Sign up at the Welcome Center by Sunday, September 14. You may sign up as an individual or foursome. Questions? Call Bud Wiemann.
Dust Off Your Instruments
The Orchestra will begin rehearsals on Monday, September 22 at 7:30pm. All players are welcome to join us. Questions? Contact Matt Hoehne at 847-359-3451 or matt@reachgrowserve.org.
Mark Your Calendars!
This year’s CROP Hunger Walk in Palatine will take place Sunday, October 18. The Walk will originate at All Saint’s Lutheran Church on Quentin Road with registration starting at 1:30pm and step-off at 2:00pm. A sign-up table will be in the lobby beginning September 6-7, so make plans now to be part of this important mission event. Questions? Contact Becky Reeve.
Student Ministry News - www.student-ministry.org
Fifth Through Eighth Graders! IGNITE Meets Every Tuesday Night!
All 5th-8th graders are invited to the new look of confirmation at Prince of Peace on Tuesday nights. Come early at 6pm for the game lounge and open gym. At 6:30pm, our evening starts with a time of worship and praise with the Ignite Band. There are games small groups, and large group teaching time, too. If you still haven’t registered, but would love to get involved, please contact
Jeni Walker (5th –6th grade) or Joy Kaufmann (7th-8th grade).
Time to Get Connected!
All 7th–8th grade students are strongly encouraged to attend the Get Connected retreat on Friday-Sunday, September 26-28 at Phantom Ranch in East Troy, WI. We will enjoy paintball, horseback riding, hayride, bonfire, team-building games, and more! Learn how to pray and have quiet time. Learn how to get connected to God while getting connected with each other! Cost is $90 to cover food and lodging. Bring additional cash for Saturday afternoon activities. Check out the Welcome Center for details and registration form and for a sign-up sheet to donate needed retreat supplies. Questions? Call Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451, ext 124.
High School Students! FUEL Kicks-Off on Sunday, September 7!
FUEL kicks off in a big way on Sunday night, September 7 from 6-8pm for all high school students and their friends! Come early for the game lounge or open gym. We start our year with IGNITION, our kick-off event! We’ll have food on the grill and some care wash fun! Come meet up with your friends and enjoy music from the FUEL band, too! It’s all free, so bring your friends. FUEL meets weekly Sunday nights during the school year. Contact Tim Kaufmann for more information!
Time to Sign Up Your Student for College Connect
Keep your son or daughter connected to Prince of Peace even when they are away at school and far from home! Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Please fill out a form – even if your student resides at the same address he/she did last year – and return it to the church office. Questions? Contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
Christian Growth Opportunities
Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors
Join us for the final session this Sunday, August 31, at 9:15am in room 17. Have your questions ready and be prepared for more interesting and lively discussion!
UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS
New Crossways® Study to Begin
Experience an in-depth journey through every book of the Bible when Pastor Glover begins the second 2-year Crossways® series Wednesdays at 10:30am OR 7pm starting September 10. Cost for materials is $60. Sign up at the Welcome Center by this Sunday, August 31, so the correct amount of materials may be ordered.
Reconciling Science and Faith
Must we reject belief in God to accept the findings of science? What is truth, and can it be found both in science and religion? Here’s an opportunity to review the ongoing dialog of science and religion, learn how science can complement the Christian faith and provide tools to combat fear and ignorance when we are called to defend our faith. This class will meet Sunday mornings at 9:15am in room 17 beginning next Sunday, September 7.
Need Your Cup Filled? Check Out the New P.E.A.C.E. Group Café
Don’t have time for a P.E.A.C.E. group meeting during the week? This schedule-friendly alternative to home-based P.E.A.C.E. groups will meet right here on the POP campus Sunday mornings from 9:30-10:30am in Room 11. Each session will focus on the sermon topic that week and how to apply it to your daily life. The first series starts on Rally Day, Sunday, September 7, with the sermon series, "Fatal Attractions—the Seven Deadly Sins." So drop off the kids and drop in to give it a try!
Starting Sunday Morning, September 7 at 9:15am
Cafe56—For all 5th and 6th grade students—Meets in room 3-4
Cafe78—For all 7th and 8th grade students—Meets in room 9
Fuego Café—For all high school students—Meets in Room 6A
Your Prayer Life
Weekend Prayer Opportunities
Stop by Room 8 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
Marlene Mahn (marlene@mahns.com)
For Your Personal Prayers This Week
GOD’S HEALING for Kim Anderson, Olivia Cornejo, Ann Mainiero, George Marijan, Muriel Miller, Shirley Nelson, Arlene Olson, June Strzelecki, and Linda Christenson;
GOD’S COMFORT AND PEACE for Gerda Holzman and her family, as they grieve the death of her husband, Joe, this week;
GOD’S BLESSING on all ministry leaders and volunteers as they prepare to kick-off a new ministry year on Rally Day next weekend;
GOD’S WISDOM AND DIRECTION for the Outreach Pastor Call Committee as they continue their work.
Calendar
August 2008
- Sunday
8:00am Worship
9:15am Coffee and Conversation w/Pastors
10:30am Worship
September 2008
- Monday
Labor Day—OFFICE IS CLOSED - Tuesday
5:00pm Choristers Rehearsal
6:00pm Ignite Tuesday Night - Wednesday
8:00pm Praise! Band Rehearsal - Thursday
6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision
7:00pm Acoustic Praise Rehearsal
7:30pm Voices of Peace Rehearsal - Friday
7:00pm Creative Crafters
Hope Shawl Ministry - Saturday
7:00am Men’s Bible Study Breakfast
5:00pm Worship - Sunday
8:00am Worship
9:15am Café56
Café78
Fuego Café
9:30am Worship
9:30am P.E.A.C.E Group Café
Reconciling Science and Faith
10:30am Stephen Ministry Supervision
11:00am Worship
6:00pm FUEL Sunday Night - Monday
7:00pm Mission Ministry Team
Acoustic Praise Rehearsal
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.