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Vol. 19 No. 5 January 30, 2016 www.poplc.org Prince of Peace is a … • Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer, • Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities, • Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus. Don’t Miss the Town Hall Meeting! Saturday, January 30 at 6:30pm and Sunday January 31 at 9:45am A light dinner will be provided Saturday evening. Mini Ministry Fair This Weekend in the Narthex! Come to the Ministry Fair before, after or in-between the worship services. This fair will focus on youth and family ministries as well as LCEF and Thrivent. [email protected], [email protected] Living Healthy, Loving Fully: The Practice of Holy Lingering There are some phrases people use in a conversation with me that cause me to bristle. It’s usually because it hits too close to home or because the phrase is so overused, I’m tired of hearing them. One such phrase is “slowing down.” As soon as I hear it, I feel my shoulders get tense and my heart beat faster. Since moving here, all I hear, observe and experience is the fast pace of Northern Virginia. Jeff and I are fighting hard for slow. So when I’m encouraged by someone with “you need to slow down,” it makes me want to scream: “I’m trying here, don’t ya know!” (My Minnesotan comes out when I’m under distress!) At the Adult Formation learning event on January 9, Dr. Arnold expressed the same message of the need to slow down but in a different way…a way which resonated more deeply with me and actually drew me in rather than repulsed me away. He encouraged us to practice the art of holy lingering. Gordon McDonald writes in his book A Resilient Life, “Holy lingering is when no one is in a hurry. There’s no pressure to make something happen. People care about each other. No one is in a hurry to get somewhere else. They just linger.” Dr. Arnold’s encouragement was that in order for the church to be missional today, we need to learn and practice the art of holy lingering…to be present in the moment and to not have an agenda. And this may mean sitting under a tree and being still. Or not looking past someone when you are having a conversation. This is a tall order in our overloaded NOVA lifestyle. You’re probably thinking, “Where can I possibly even fit holy lingering in! I have no time!” The beauty though is that lingering is not just one more thing we have to do. It’s how we can just be. Holy lingering is an important step in truly being missional. In prayer, we have the opportunity to listen to God as He helps define what lingering looks like for each of us. For me, today, it means walking more slowly. So if you see me walking fast in the hallway, gently remind me to linger! I’d like to hear what the Lord teaches you about the art and practice of holy lingering. Please share your story with me at [email protected]. To listen to Dr. Arnold’s presentation, visit: https://webconferencing.cuchicago.edu/p5hsloej0k5/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal .
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Vol. 19 No. 5
January 30, 2016
www.poplc.org
Prince of Peace is a …
• Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer,
• Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities,
• Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus.
Don’t Miss the
Town Hall Meeting!
Saturday, January 30 at 6:30pm and Sunday January 31 at 9:45am
A light dinner will be
provided Saturday evening.
Mini Ministry Fair
This Weekend in the Narthex!
Come to the Ministry Fair before, after or in-between the worship services. This fair
will focus on youth and family ministries as well as LCEF and Thrivent.
[email protected], [email protected]
Living Healthy, Loving Fully:
The Practice of Holy Lingering
There are some phrases people use in a conversation with me that cause me to bristle. It’s usually because it hits too close to home
or because the phrase is so overused, I’m tired of hearing them. One such phrase is “slowing down.” As soon as I hear it, I feel my shoulders get tense and my heart beat faster. Since moving here, all I hear, observe and experience is the fast pace of Northern Virginia. Jeff and I are fighting hard for slow. So when I’m encouraged by someone with “you need to slow down,” it makes me want to scream: “I’m trying here, don’t ya know!” (My Minnesotan comes out when I’m under distress!)
At the Adult Formation learning event on January 9, Dr. Arnold expressed the same message of the need to slow down but in a different way…a way which resonated more deeply with me and actually drew me in rather than repulsed me away. He encouraged us to practice the art of holy lingering.
Gordon McDonald writes in his book A Resilient Life, “Holy lingering is when no one is in a hurry. There’s no pressure to make something happen. People care about each other. No one is in a hurry to get somewhere else. They just linger.” Dr. Arnold’s encouragement was that in order for the church to be missional today, we need to learn and practice the art of holy lingering…to be present in the moment and to not have an agenda. And this may mean sitting under a tree and being still. Or not looking past someone when you are having a conversation.
This is a tall order in our overloaded NOVA lifestyle. You’re probably thinking, “Where can I possibly even fit holy lingering in! I have no time!” The beauty though is that lingering is not just one more thing we have to do. It’s how we can just be.
Holy lingering is an important step in truly being missional. In prayer, we have the opportunity to listen to God as He helps define what lingering looks like for each of us.
For me, today, it means walking more slowly. So if you see me walking fast in the hallway, gently remind me to linger!
I’d like to hear what the Lord teaches you about the art and practice of holy lingering. Please share your story with me at [email protected].
To listen to Dr. Arnold’s presentation, visit: https://webconferencing.cuchicago.edu/p5hsloej0k5/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal.
Space Available on
Vine & Branches Haiti Mission Trip
April 20-25, 2016
PoP’s daughter congregation, Vine and Branches (V&B) of Dulles, VA, will be making a mission trip to the Village of Hope school and clinic in Haiti on April 20-25, 2016. Up to 20 people may go and V&B would welcome participants from PoP to join them! There are still a number of places to be filled on the mission team. For your information, the next PoP trip to Haiti will be February 9-14, 2017. Ray Schaible 703-327-5715 [email protected]
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Building Experts Needed
An evaluation of the major systems and building repair needs of the church will be taking place soon. If you have experience or expertise in evaluating structural systems or cosmetic renovations and would like to know more about how you can be involved in the evaluation process contact the Ministry Administrator. [email protected], 703-451-5855
The Prince of Peace staff is blessed to serve in the way we do to further the Kingdom of our Lord and we would like to give thanks to God for the congregation and the special gifts given towards the staff Christmas gift. We pray Prince of Peace will continue to be the special place it is, full of the people that are Christ’s own and the love that is evident.
So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,
Will give You thanks forever, We will show
Prince of Peace
Measures
FY16 – Qtr 2
Worship Attendance
(avg/weekend) Dec. 2015 - 547 Dec. 2014 - 536
Sunday School Attendance
(avg/weekend) Dec. 2015 - 236 Dec. 2014 - 191
Operating Revenue Budget Actual
$798,906 $799,972 Regular offerings are .1% more than projected for Quarter 2.
Congregational Debt
Internal Debt $175,659 Mortgage Loan $1,242,240
A concerted effort is being made to reduce the internal debt and increase cash flow. As you pray and discern where the Lord would have you tithe, please consider designating your gifts to regular church offering/current expense. If you would like more information regarding the church’s finances, a detailed information sheet is available in the church office.
[email protected], 703-451-5855
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The Sparklers’ Senior Luncheon
February 19
The group gathered on a gloomy January day to lunch on home-made soups and salads. Our member Nelson Latona informed us on the progress and challenges of the church's outreach program in Peru and Haiti. At our next meeting on February 19, tacos will be on the menu. Please mark this date on your calendar.
We thank all those who made this event possible.
Marlis McKay 703 239-8562 [email protected]
Contagious Disciple Making
Saturday, February 6 8:30am-4pm St. John's Lutheran Church, Alexandria, VA Author Paul Watson will map out a simple method that has sparked an explosion of homegrown churches in the United States and around the world. In this interactive workshop, we’ll learn how disciple makers embrace lessons taught by failure, realize structure of community determines the strategy used to make disciples, understand the importance of obedience, be a disciple who makes disciples, engage the lost and find persons of peace. Registration: $30 online at www.sjlc.com by February 1 Day of event $35. Yvette Moy (703) 455-1066 [email protected]
Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Classes
Creating happy families and responsible kids from Birth to Six
5 ~ 60 Minute Sessions
Session 1 ~ Handling misbehavior without breaking a sweat
Session 2 ~ Teaching kids to listen . . . the first time
Session 3 ~ Avoiding power struggles
Session 4 ~ Limits create happier parents, happier kids, and happier families
Session 5 ~ What to do when your kids leave you speechless These 5 sessions work together to give you the Love and Logic framework for parenting. Plan to attend all 5 sessions to get lots of skills and ideas for raising your children throughout all of life’s stages. Offering classes on Thursday and Friday mornings, during school, for your convenience!
Thursday’s (In the Youth Room) Feb. 11th, *Feb. 18th, Feb. 25th, *Mar. 3rd and Mar.10th
Class begins at 9:10am to 10:30am Dates with asterisk* will begin following Chapel at 9:30am
Friday’s (In the Youth Room) Feb. 12th, Feb. 19th, Feb. 26th, Mar. 4th, and Mar. 11th
Class begins at 9:10am to 10:30am SIGN UP IN THE SCHOOL OFFICE! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT MARCEL PAGE AT (703) 451-6177, [email protected].
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Youth Ministry
Sunday School Grades K-6 begin in the Sanctuary 9:45-10:45am Jr. and Sr. combined Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall: Real Science Reveals a Creator Part 2 of this class will resume Sunday, January 31 in the youth room. Living Water (Teen Praise Band) Rehearsal 6-7pm Wednesdays FUEL: Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth Weekly 7-9pm For More Information: [email protected]
WinterJam
Sunday, February 14th 5:30pm Eagle Bank Arena, George Mason University Featuring 10 bands including: Crowder, Matthew West, For King & Country, and Sidewalk Prophets Cost is $10
Payment is due at the door. This event is open to middle school and high school youth and families.
We will meet at 5:30 p.m. at the Eagle Bank Arena at the statue outside of the South entrance. If you need transportation, please contact Joen Schultz.
Questions: Contact Joen Schultz – [email protected] or Timm McFarlin – [email protected]
Please Join Us for HIS Family Time
Wednesday, February 10, February 24 and March 16 from 6-6:20pm, dinner immediately following.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School invites you to come and meet some friends of Jesus. This special Lenten Worship Service is written for young children and their families.
A family friendly meal will be served after each service in the Fellowship Hall. To help offset expenses, a basket will be at each exit to collect a freewill offering. We hope you enjoy dinner and we thank you for your generosity.
The School Staff will host on Wednesday, February 10. Additional His Family Time Services will be on Wednesday, February 24 and Wednesday, March 16. We hope to see you there!
First Communion Class
Sundays, February 21, 28 and March 6, 2:30pm Room 27 Prince of Peace offers the First Communion Class series several times during the year so that younger children can benefit from the powerful resources that Jesus provides in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The class is designed for children from 3rd through 6th grade. Because our classes are designed for children and their parents, the students are always accompanied by at least one parent. It is important that children and a parent attend all three classes in the series. We can accommodate 10 children in a class with their parents. If we have more than 10 students, we plan to offer an additional class later in the year so that we can accommodate everyone. [email protected]
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Join us this week for Sunday Morning ALIVE Adult Education Classes, 9:45 – 10:45 a.m.
Esther (Room 24) Leaders: Nancy Boriak & Aivars Baumanis
Real Science Reveals a Creator January 31 (Youth Room-this week only) Leader: Jay Sonstroem
DOORWAYS: An Introduction to PoP (Room 21) January 31, February 7, 14 Leaders: Lay Leaders and Ministry Staff
Christian Principles of the Founding Fathers Begins February 7 (Fellowship Hall) Leader: Jackie Faulhaber
The following OPEN Small Groups meet on Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. All are welcome!
The MUG (POP School Lobby - Downstairs) Leaders: Pastor Carl and Karen McLean This come-n-go group offers flexibility for the busy person or parent.
ESL – Gospel of John (Prayer Chapel - Room 23) Leader: Karen Salomon
Acts of the Apostles (Room 30) Leader: T.K. Kearney
Gospel of Mark (Library) Leader: John Storm
Two Groups: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 6-8pm or 7-9pm Now through April, Room 21
GriefShare is a support group designed to help you rebuild your life after the loss of a loved one.
For more information on Grief Share or to register, visit www.poplc.org/support.
NEW START DATE: JANUARY 31!
Sundays, 9:45 – 11:15am Begins January 31 (13 sessions) Room 13 (Safe Harbor Office) Do you know someone who is experiencing divorce or separation? Tell him or her about DivorceCare, a weekly seminar/support group featuring Biblical principles for healing from a divorce. Childcare is available. To register for these classes, visit www.poplc.org/divorcesupport.
Sundays, 9:45 – 11:15am Begins January 31 (13 sessions) Room 11 (Downstairs) A DC4K group is a safe, fun place where children can learn skills that will help them heal from divorce. This group will meet weekly, simultaneously with Divorce Care. DC4K is designed for children ages 5-12. To register for these classes, visit www.poplc.org/divorcesupport.
As you leave worship today, pick up your
Winter 2016 Adult Education Catalog,
and make plans to attend a class in the new year!
Send us photos and captions of your small group’s latest activity!
Attach files to: [email protected]
Thanks!
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A Community of Women Committed to the
Call of Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Fellowship Hall, 9:15am [email protected]
Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading Meets monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday [email protected]
Holy Comforters Makes quilts for charity Jan-May Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Room 27 [email protected]
Keep the Faith Make and take faith projects [email protected]
For more information: DCE Stacey Tasler Crosson Minister of Care and Outreach 703.451.5855 Website: www.poplc.org Email: [email protected]
Cell: 571.326.5580
Tuesday, February 9, 7-9pm Home of Agnes Harris, 8409 Chillum Ct., Springfield, VA And Wednesday, February 17, 12pm at Milano’s (Note: sessions are in different weeks to avoid a conflict with Ash Wednesday.)
Faith Shapers is an opportunity for women to explore literary selections that will grow and shape your faith through reading and discussion in community. We encourage participation by women of all ages and stages in their faith life and invite you to bring a friend or neighbor. February’s selection is the book of Esther.
Our March selection is Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado. Books may be purchased in the church office or online.
For more information: [email protected]
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30am
Fellowship Hall Wednesday Women of the Word meets to share in the powerful testimony of Jesus working in our lives as women and to share in the gifts of fellowship and community. Wednesday WoW meets every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 a.m. Refreshments and free childcare are available. All are welcome! Please take a brochure from the women’s ministry table today!
Deborah Yearwood 571-228-7628 [email protected]
Attention ALL Women!
For a variety of reasons, most of our women at Prince of Peace are unable to join us on Wednesday mornings so we are making plans to COME TO YOU!
In the coming weeks, we will live stream and post our opening devotion time from 9:30-10:00 a.m. so you can worship with us and hear the weekly message and ministry announcements.
We will also post the message on the WoW Wednesday Morning Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Facebook page (please “friend us!”) and on the WoW page of the PoP website at http://www.poplc.org/wowmessage. Through these efforts, we hope to encourage more women within PoP and the surrounding community to connect with the life-changing Word of God.
Stacey Crosson 571-326-5580 [email protected]
Board of Servant Leaders
Erin Summers, Chair
Kim Robinson, Vice Chair
Leon Debolt, Secretary
Julie Eichhorst
Chris Martin
David McLean
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Ministry Staff
703-451-5855
Carl Gnewuch
Senior Pastor
Tim Christenson
Associate Pastor
Meghan Benson
Interim Director of Music Ministry
John Durkin
Minister to Families & Children
Stacey Crosson
Minister of Care & Outreach
Jennie Smith
Ministry Administrator
Lori Stillman
Community Outreach Coordinator
Nancy Sinclitico
Accountant
Tiffany Sears
Administrative Assistant
Tanya Tucker
Receptionist
Cindy Holliday
Communications Assistant
Joen Schultz Event Coordinator Families & Youth
Dieter Stach
Assistant Minister Families & Youth
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Cindy Deatherage
Principal
Marcel Page
School Registrar
Lisa Long
Administrative Assistant
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So we, Your people and sheep of Your pasture,
Will give You thanks forever,
We will show forth Your praise to all generations.
~Psalm 79:13
The Prince of Peace staff is blessed to serve in
the way we do to further the Kingdom of our
Lord and we would like to give thanks to God
for the congregation and the special gifts given
towards the staff Christmas gift. We pray Prince
of Peace will continue to be the special place it
is, full of the people that are Christ’s own and
the love that is evident.
Special Events Town Hall Meetings – This Weekend! PoP Preschool Registration - February 1 Lenten Dinner - February 10
If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855 [email protected]
The master calendar can be found on our website at poplc.org/calendar
Saturday, January 30
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 8:00a Crop for the Cure 9:00a The Core 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 5:30p Worship with Communion 6:30p Town Hall Meeting 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, January 31
8:15a Worship (Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a Doorway Class 9:45a PoP Children Sunday School 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 9:45a Town Hall Meeting 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 1:00p Football with Friends 4:00p Junior Choir Rehearsal 4:00p Primary Choir Rehearsal 5:00p HIMnals Rehearsal 5:30p Nepalese Worship 6:15p Orchestra Rehearsal
The master calendar can be
found on our website at
poplc.org/calendar
Monday, February 1
11:00a Senior Bible Study 6:30p TOPS 7:00p Boy Scout Troop 1145 7:00p CHM I, II, III 7:00p Exploratory Team 7:00p Grief Share 7:00p Seekers 7:30p ESL 8:30p Men’s AA
Tuesday, February 2
9:00a Infant Massage 10:00a ESL 10:00a Moms Club of Springfield 5:00p Confirmation Class 7:00p Cub Scouts 7:00p Properties Meeting 7:00p New Canticle Rehearsal 7:00p Small Group 8:00p BoSL
Wednesday, February 3
9:15a WoW Women of the Word 2:15p Girl Scout Troop 6617 6:00p High School Praise Band 6:30p Toastmasters 7:00p Care Team 7:00p Crossways 7:00p FUEL Teen Bible Study 7:00p Girl Scout Troop 52-10 7:00p New Testament Bible Study 7:30p ESL 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time
Thursday, February 4
9:00a Holy Comforters 9:00a Infant Massage 3:00p Rescheduled Pinewood Derby 6:30p Confirmation Class 6:30p Nueva Vida Praise and Prayer 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:30p Chancel Choir
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Friday, February 5
9:00a PoP School Yoga 10:00a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletins Stuffers Party 3:00p Rescheduled Pinewood Derby 7:00p GEC Prayer 7:00p Bible Journaling
Saturday, February 6
7:30a Men’s Bible Study 8:00a Stephen Ministry Training 9:30a Women’s Bible Study 5:30p Worship with Communion 6:00p Girl Scout’s Dance 6:45p Bible Study
Sunday, February 7
8:15a Worship (Non-Communion) 9:00a Nueva Vida 9:45a Doorway Class 9:45a PoP Children Sunday School 9:45a PoP Adult Bible Studies 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Ethiopian Youth 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 1:00p Football with Friends 4:00p Junior Choir Rehearsal 4:00p Primary Choir Rehearsal 4:30p HIMnals Party 5:30p Nepalese Worship
