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Newsletter of

PRINCE OF PEACE

LUTHERAN CHURCH

APPLETON, WI

March 2016 • VOLUME 10

FRONT PAGE NEWS

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Thank you to ALL …

...who had a hand in making Cheryl Davis' ordination day an incredibly special day filled with love, peace and joy!!!!!

There were so many helping hands----it is impossible to name them all! It is truly a gift for PoP to be a part of launching

Cheryl's ministry. We are grateful to she and Horace for sharing their many gifts with us as well, as they prepared for

this new adventure! - Lori Rogers & committee

“First of all, THANK YOU for such a wonderful reception. It was incredible to see all of the work that went into making my ordination a day to remember. There were so many people working together...for us! I simply cannot express how much this meant to me and Horace. Your love and friend-ship are holding us steady right now as we continue to face many changes, many new people, and a very different church culture. It's easy to long for the comfort and familiarity of what we already know, but we know that God has called us, and we know that God does all things well. Please come and visit us at First English whenever you can. If you let us know ahead of time, we'll plan to have lunch with you after the second service. It would be delightful to see you and have time to talk.”

Much love in Christ, Cheryl and Horace

Forward Leaning Faith! We confess that all the good things come from God. One of the best gifts we have is our faith in a life-

giving Savior. Faith is an amazing thing. It is strong like steel, holding us secure during times of great

struggle, and soft like velvet, gently touching the wounded parts of our lives when we are in deepest need.

We, as a congregation, over these past few months have witnessed the power of faith as we have had 6

funerals in 6 weeks, voted to extend a Call to Rev. Jennifer DeNetz to serve as our second pastor, hosted an

Ordination for Cheryl Davis, began our Lenten journey to the cross, and have begun serious planning for our

50th Anniversary as a congregation. All of this happens because we have a faith the leans forward into

God’s future, not trusting in our strength alone.

I thank God for that faith and the vitality of this congregation that has drawn deeply on our faith

during these past several months. We have constantly felt God’s presence and guidance. I want to thank

you for all you have done: fixed meals, presented services, planned receptions and all the things that a body

of believers is called to do. You have made a huge difference for so many lives and we are a better place

and souls have been healed because of us. You have shown truly that we are a family of Christians, who are

connected through a life-giving faith that is bigger, richer and deeper than ourselves and in the process, our

faith has grown.

Joy,

Update on Pastor Jennifer DeNetz: Pastor Jennifer will begin her ministry with us on March 1. She will be at worship on March 6 and will

be installed by Bishop Gerald Mansholt at all services on March 13 with a potluck reception to follow. She is

currently looking to buy a house or condo, which may not be completed before she starts, so she is

preparing to commute from Waupaca for a short time. Now, we are busily getting her office prepared and

look forward to her start. Please keep her in your prayers during this time of transition.

PASTOR’S PAGE

2 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN

CHURCH

For Pastor Jennifer’s Installation Potluck, members and guests are asked to bring

a dish to pass as follows...last Name starts with:

A - Ha = Salads/Side dishes

He - Ny = Fruit or Veggie trays / Chips ‘n Dips or Salsas/ Finger-foods

O - Z = Desserts

So, Let’s Welcome Pastor Jennifer

PoP Potluck Style! We have all heard the words “good things come

to those who wait,” and for the past eighteen

months we have waited patiently for a new pas-

tor to join us and Pastor Roger, as we continue

“growing in faith and reaching out in love.” The

wait is finally over, and our excitement builds for

March 13 when Pastor Jennifer DeNetz will be officially installed at

PoP during all three worship services. Following our last service, we

will celebrate Pastor Jennifer’s arrival with a delicious luncheon and

good cheer. We hope to show Pastor Jennifer how glad we are to have

her with us, so let’s fill our dining room and extend a warm welcome

to her.

Inside This Issue

Front Page News ...................................... Cover

Pastor’s Page ................................................................. 2

From the Files ................................................................. 3

Announcements ......................................................... 4

Notables ...................................................................................... 5

Worship Support ........................................................ 6

Calendar ...................................................................................... 7

Children, Youth &

Family Ministries............................................... 8-9

Witness/Helping Hands .......... 10-11

MARCH 2016 |FROM THE FILES

Attendance

January 31 First Service 106

Second Service 169

Third Service 80

February 7 First Service 123

Second Service 163

Third Service 70

Ash Wed, Feb. 10, Day 69

Ash Wed, Feb. 10, Eve 199

Feb. 13, Cheryl’s Ordination 230


Second Service 164

Third Service 73

Monday, Feb. 15 6

Lent, Feb. 17 156


Second Service 176

Third Service 111

Lent, Feb. 24

Baptized Members — 1,475

Confirmed Members — 1,144

Baptisms Feb. 7 Porter Michael Hulke

Son of Nicholas Hulke &

Amanda Wickman

Feb. 21 Isly Grace Kienitz

Daughter of Kyle Kienitz &

Jena Cisek

Funerals Feb. 11 David Ernest Gurholt

(4/4/1962 - 2/6/2016)

Feb. 12 Jon Andrew Peterson

(1/20/1975 - 2/7/2016)

Feb. 18 Duane Victor Nelson

(4/5/1930 - 2/15/2016)

MARCH 2016 • PRINTS OF PEACE 3

March 24 - Maundy Thursday Service at 6:30 p.m.

1st Communion & Stripping of Altar

March 25 - Good Friday Services

12:15 p.m. Joint ELCA Synod service @ Zion Lutheran

& 6:30 p.m. here at Prince of Peace

March 27 - Easter Sunday 8:00 a.m., 9:20 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. Continental Easter Breakfast served,

until start of 3rd service

Please sign the Lent/Easter cards to our

missionary partner Rev. Kevin Jacobson

ministering in Suriname, and also our

Companion Congregation Kopano Lutheran

Church, Mogwase, South Africa. Your words of

greeting and prayers are welcome

by these special partners.

LENTEN SUPPERS are at 5:00 p.m., followed by WORSHIP at 6:30 p.m. on

Wednesdays; through March 16th; the weekly

theme will focus on each of the Greek letters shown

in the Christian symbol known as an ‘Ichthus’ (FISH);

pronounced “ik-THes”.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

EASTER FLOWER DONATION REQUEST FORM: Orders for Easter flowers may be placed through the church office, to help beautify our chancel on Easter morning.

If you wish to place the flowers “In Honor of“ or “In Memory of” a loved one, please print their name clearly in the

space provided (for orders with multiple honors or memorials, use separate forms, but write one check for all.) Or, simply share

your plant for the “Glory of God.” We will order an assortment of colors, but if you have a preference please mark it

below, we will try to accommodate you.

Name of Person(s) Providing Flowers: ___________________________________________________________

“In Honor” of: _______________________________________________________________________________

“In Memory” of: ______________________________________________________________________________

For the “Glory of God”:

Please indicate a quantity for each type/price of flower(s) you wish to order:

The florist’s special prices this year are:

Type Qty by Size/Price Total Amt/Payment

Easter Lily ____ (Sm) $12.50 _____ (Lg) $21.50 ___________

Daffodils ____ $15.50 ___________

Tulips ____ $15.50 ___________

Hydrangea (Lrg) _____$25.00 Color(s): ____ Blue ____ Pink ___________

Azalea _____$23.00 Color(s): ____ Rose _____Pink ____White ___________

Grand Total Donation of Flowers: $

Please make your check payable to ‘Prince of Peace Lutheran Church’ and mark “Easter Plant” in the memo. Place

your check, with your completed order form (more available in the office) in an envelope (provided) in the office

and leave in the blue box on the counter. Flowers may be taken home after the last service on Easter morning, or

picked up during the following week. Thank You!

4 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

Flower Orders

Due by

March 13th

Library Corner “New” Additions to the POP Library

If you like Christian fiction with a mystery twist, check out these recent donations to our church library. Escape to

the charming town of Copper Mill, Tennessee, nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Although a

place of tradition and tranquility, Kate Hanlon and her husband Paul find out that small-town life is anything but

boring. The mysteries Kate uncovers are puzzling but she uses her quick mind and faith to solve life's mysteries in

the Mystery and the Minister's Wife series.

Through the Fire by Diane Noble is the first in the series and sets the stage for the rest of the series’ books. After

reading this one, the rest can be read in whatever order you wish. In this volume, Kate and Paul move to Copper

Mill to take over the pastorate of Faith Briar Church only to arrive and find the church in flames—and it is

determined that it wasn’t accidental. This is the first of many mysteries that Kate will be faced with.

A Matter of Trust, also written by Diane Noble; A State of Grace and Open Arms by Traci DePree; and Beauty Shop

Tales by Beth Pattillo are the volumes added to our collection. If you like Jan Karon’s books, I think you will enjoy

this series.

There are a number of library items that were checked out quite a considerable time ago. Please try and return

books and DVDs in a timely matter. When checking them out make sure to include all the information on the

check out sheet—your name and phone number, the title of the book, both the letters and numbers on the book

spine and the date you are taking the item(s). If young children want to check out books/DVDs please fill out the

information on the sheet for them so we can follow up.

NOTABLES

& SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY

PRESENTS…

Embracing Interfaith Cooperation --

Sundays from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace

A 5-session study featuring Eboo Patel as he leads a

small group of adults from diverse religious back-

grounds (including Jewish, Muslim, Christian and

Hindu) in a fascinating exploration of both the chal-

lenge and the necessity of Interfaith Cooperation. March 6 Interfaith Literacy

March 20 The Science of Interfaith Cooperation

April 3 The Art of Interfaith Leadership

April 17 The Role of Colleges, Seminaries and

Houses of Worship

We have reached out to an interfaith audience, so

come and enjoy our own interfaith audience.

SAVE THE DATE - WELCA Spring Event

DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 9, 2016,

8:00 am – Lunch will be served

WHERE: ZION Lutheran Church, Oneida St., Appleton

COST: $15.00

THEME: Luke 8:11b - “The Seed is the Word is God”

NRS version


You Are Invited to the

2016 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

Presented by Church Women United -

Outagamie Chapter

FRIDAY, March 4, 2016

At St Bernard Catholic Church

(Rear Meeting Room)

1618 W. Pine St, Appleton

9:00 a.m. Registration

9:30 a.m. Program w/ coffee & snack

“Receive Children, Receive Me”

A program written by Women of Cuba

Special collections will be taken for:

The World Day of Prayer

International Committee The Fox Valley Warming Shelter:

toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissue

(Parking near SW rear entrance side)

Canticle Choir - Calling All Voices !!

Join us for

FULL CHOIR REHEASALS

Thursday nights, 6:30 p.m. (we’ll be leading service on Maundy Thursday

@ 6:30 p.m., followed by a brief practice

for Easter at 7:30 p.m.)

MARCH 2016 | WORSHIP SUPPORT

ASSISTING MINISTERS Mar 6 8:00 am Youth Participants 9:20 am Youth Participants

Mar 13 8:00 am Pete Miller 9:20 am Pete Miller

Mar 20 8:00 am Youth Participants 9:20 am Youth Participants

Mar 27 8:00 am Nancy Scheuerman 9:20 am Nancy Scheuerman 10:45 Mark Austin

ACOLYTES Mar 2 6:30 pm Lenten Service - Kendra Krahenbuhl

Mar 6 8:00 am Peyton Van Gruensven 9:20 am Connor Rohde 10:45 am Joey Schneider

Mar 9 6:30 pm Lenten Service - Audrey Soberg

Mar 13 8:00 am Becca Belongea 9:20 am Kennedy Berger 10:45 am Ryan Weiland

Mar 16 6:30 pm Lenten Service - Alison Flitter

Mar 20 8:00 am Charlie Betz 9:20 am Leighton Heathmann 10:45 am Hayden Hanson

Mar 24 630 pm Maundy Thursday - Olivia Hietpas

Mar 25 6:30 pm Good Friday - Katelyn Holz

Mar 27 8:00 am Molly Jackson 9:20 am Adam Kohler 10:45 am Kendra Krahenbuhl

USHERS 8:00 am Terry Clemmons & Ron Joten 9:20 am Bryan Bailey & Rick Jacob 10:45 am Scott Perrine & Lee

Mar 2 - Lenten Service - Al Peckham & Bill Fleming Grosskreutz

Mar 9 - Lenten Service - Dean Buffington & ________

GREETERS—EAST Mar. 6 8:00 am John & Yvonne Gurholt 9:20 am Roger & Leah Johnson 10:45 am Dick & Linda Nicolaison

Mar.13 8:00 am Bill & Cindy Robarge 9:20 am Adam & Jackie Piette & Family 10:45 am Schend Family

Mar. 20 8:00 am Spielvogel Family 9:20 am Ben & Lisa Johnson 10:45 am Gene Begalske

Mar. 27 8:00 am Valerie Riese 9:20 am Gingras Family 10:45 am Knoke Family

GREETERS—WEST Mar. 6 8:00 am Bill & Marilyn Helmeid 9:20 am Dave & Chris Pynnonen 10:45 am Jeff & Pam Wickman

Mar.13 8:00 am Arlyn & Pat Plate 9:20 am Ron & Carol Rank 10:45 am Mike & Missy Holz

Mar. 20 8:00 am Tim & Judy Norum 9:20 am Rowinsky Family 10:45 am Allaire Family

Mar. 27 8:00 am Greg & Sue Knudson 9:20 am Lynn & Cindy Stacker 10:45 am Wingender Family

PARAMENTS/CANDLE VOLUNTEER FOR MARCH NURSERY CARE PROVIDER Laura McCarthy Shayla Mason


NOTE: Ushers needed for Wednesdays in Lent 3/9 & 3/16, Maundy Thursday 3/24, Good Friday 3/25

& Easter Sunday 3/27. Please sign up on Kiosk in the Narthex or contact Chris Howard.

REMINDER: Holden Evening Prayer Booklets Please leave them with the Ushers

or return to the basket after the

Lenten Service each week, so we

have enough to go around

throughout our worship season.

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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

What is Faith Formation? Faith formation is a process of fellowship, learning

scripture, going to church, and learning where God fits in

each person’s life. Faith is DEVELOPED by rituals like

learning to pray, going to church, receiving a Bible, reading

the Bible, sharing in the meal and giving an offering of

ourselves — not just at church, but in the home and within

interactions with peers, elders and even strangers. We have

given Sunday School a new name – Faith Formation. It is a

lifelong journey that is enriched on Sundays but develops

each day.

Youth Participation Worships on March 6th & 20th On these dates there will be more Youth Participation

Worships. We are looking for youth to usher, read scripture,

share their musical talent and help distribute communion.

We need help at each of the services. To sign up “Click

Here” . You can participate on your own or with your family.

Contact Katie or Gloria at the addresses in the box above if

you have any questions or are interested in participating.

First Communion Families There is much to do this month for the next big step in your

child’s faith journey. Make sure you mark your calendars

with the lesson, art workshop and Paschal Meal times.

Please pay attention to any e-mails with updates and

reminders that will be sent this month. Contact Katie Witt

at 739-5255 or [email protected].

Looking Ahead….

April Youth Group (Gr. 3, 4 & 5) Building Youth Groups @ Imago Dei Village. We are going

away for the weekend of April 22-24. Let’s have some fun

at Crossways camps — $65 per child, camperships

available so cost should not limit you from going. We will

leave Friday from PoP @ 5:15pm and return Sunday

afternoon. There will need to be a few parents to help drive

and 2 to stay the weekend. Please contact Katie Witt at

address above ASAP to register.

March at a Glance 2/28 9:20 am Worship

Faith Formation in Classroom, PreK-K

Large Group Faith Formation in the

Fellowship Hall (1st-6th)

3/2 5:00 pm Grilled Cheese

6:30 pm Lenten Service

7:00 pm 7th & 8th Grade Head2Heart

3/6 9:20 am Lesson in the Nursery -- The Greatest

Commandment

No Faith Formation Classes

Youth Participation @ all services —Join

in Worship with your family

5:00 pm Mission Trip Dinner/Meeting




3/11 6:00 pm Hunger Weekend (to 9:00 pm)

3/12 9:00 am Hunger Weekend continues

3/13 9:20 am Worship

Faith Formation in Classroom, PreK-K

Large Group Faith Formation in the

Fellowship Hall (1st-6th)

2:00 pm First Communion Lesson in

Community Room




3/20 No Faith Formation Classes

Youth Participation @ all services —Join

in Worship with your family

11:45 am First Communion Art Workshop

12:30 pm Paschal Meal

3/23 6:30 pm Lenten Service

7:00 pm 7th, 8th, 9th Grade Head2Heart

3/24 6:30 pm First Communion @ Maundy Thursday

Worship

3/27 Easter! No Faith Formation Classes

3/30 NO Head2Heart

4/3 Spring Break—No Faith Formation

Classes

Questions about our Ministries with Children or

Youth? Contact our staff:

Christian Education (PreK-6th grade):

Katie Witt, [email protected]

Youth/Confirmation (7th-12th grade):

Gloria Allhiser, [email protected]

FAITH FORMATION


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Confirmation Camp: June 12-17 @ Imago Dei Village |

Cost: $195 – All 7th/8th grade Head2Heart youth are

required to attend Confirmation Camp at least once! And

yes, you can always attend twice. Confirmation Camp

registration forms are available outside Gloria’s office. All

students must register by March 13. Note: this is a

separate week of camp than the week of youth camp being

promoted for July 24-29. Youth who attend confirmation

camp in June are welcome to attend camp again in July!

We’ll give them an extra $50 campership for that second

week!

9th Grade Faith Mentoring: Faith mentoring continues this

month the weeks of March 2, 9 & 16. On these

Wednesdays there is no 9th grade class scheduled.

7th/8th Grade—Servant/Fellowship Night is Wednesday

March 2. Parents, watch for an email detailing your child’s

Head2Heart small group activity for the night!

Wednesday schedule during Lent: Remember, during Lent

we worship at 6:30pm in the sanctuary and meet in the

Fellowship Hall afterwards for class time until 8:00pm.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are provided in the Fellowship

Hall alongside WELCA’s Lenten suppers, staring at 5:00pm

– March 2, 9 & 16.

NO Head2Heart activities

March 23 & 30.

Middle School/High School Youth Events

2016 Mission Trip Updates Next trip dinner & meeting: Sunday, March 6, 5:00-7:00pm

(youth & leaders only).

HUNGER WEEKEND (formerly “30 Hour Famine”): March 11-

12 (7th-12th grade) – Join your friends from POP to learn

more about hunger in our world, do awesome things that will

fight hunger in our community, and have a lot of fun in the

process! Program runs Friday from 6-9pm and Saturday from

9am-4:30pm (end time is tentative). We’re changing things

up this year, and while we won’t be fasting for 30 hours, we

will still be learning a lot about what hunger looks and feels

like. Want to bring a friend? Friends are always welcome—

just pick up a sign-up sheet for them too. Cost is $15

(includes dinner Friday, lunch Saturday and a t-shirt).

Contact Gloria for more info. Sign up by March 2nd!

All Youth, 1st-12th Grade

Register NOW for 2016 SUMMER CAMP

(for Confirmation Camp, see Head2Heart section)

3rd-12th grade: July 24-29 | Cost: $205

1st - 2nd grade: July 24-26 | Cost: $105

Parents, are you looking for a summer camp experience for

your child but want it to be faith-based? Look no further!

Imago Dei Village of Crossways Camps (in Clintonville, WI)

provides engaging, faith-forming, life-changing camps for

youth and adults of all ages. At Prince of Peace we are

promoting one week of youth camp for all of our young

members in 2016 and we are offering a 50% scholarship for

all families who register by March 13. Yes! We want you to

go to camp! Visit www.crosswayscamps.org to learn more

about the camp and their programs. Speak with Gloria for

more information!

CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES

HEAD2HEART


Prince of Peace Camping Weekend

Join us for a relaxing weekend of camping and

fellowship! Mark your calendars for June 24-26 at

Calumet County Park in Hilbert. We have reserved

campsites for members to set up their campers for

the weekend. The cost is $52.00 for the weekend. If

you are not able to join us for the overnight

camping, please consider joining us for the evening

worship service and community meal/potluck at the

campground. For more information, contact Eric &

Brigetta Wingender – 460-4205 or Bob & Sarah

Koester – 470-2689.

Prince of Peace Family Game Night –Come Join Us

on Friday, March 11th from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

What a great way to spend some time with PoP

family and friends by playing board games. What

should I bring? Bring yourself. Friends and

neighbors are invited too! Feel free to bring some of

your favorite games. Our next PoP Game Night is

scheduled for Friday, March 11th in the narthex area

at Prince of Peace. For more information, please

contact Ashley Bubolz @ 734-7958 or Cindy

Romnek @ 739-5255.

It’s About the Conversation!

Come join us on

Sunday, April 17th at 9:30 a.m. in the

Congregational Life Room

What if a sudden illness or injury left you unable to speak for yourself?

Who would you want to speak for you?

What would you want them to know about your values and wishes?

But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said,

“Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.”

Matthew 14:27 Jesus encourages his followers by telling them to

take “heart” or “courage.” We seek inspiration to

suppress our fears when we have to face illness or

the possibility of death. Scripture reminds us to use

our faith and trust God when we face the unknown.

Many of us don’t know what to do when we or

someone we love has significant health concerns.

One thing we can do is to plan for the unknown, to

give our self and our families the gift of Advanced

Care Planning (ACP). ACP is a process of deciding

what you want to do and do not want for your health

care choices when you can speak for yourself. The

outcome of ACP is a legal document that has

replaced “living wills” in our health care system. The

benefit of ACP is that it communicates our health

care choices to our families, doctors and hospitals.

ACP is a gift we can give ourselves whether we are

18 or 88 because it means we can live peacefully,

knowing our wishes will be carried out. It’s a gift to

our families because they can live with the

assurance that they are carrying out our explicit

choices with our faith values and traditions. It’s a

gift to our health care professionals so they can

know what we want. It’s also a gift to the community because of the courageous conversations that occur Continued on bottom of next page...

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...Cont’d from pg 10. when we discuss choices, as well as the beliefs and

values that drive our choices, with people we love. Part of our call at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is

leading an Advance Care Planning ministry. We

encourage these courageous conversations because

we recognize that life could change tomorrow. We

invite you to start a courageous conversation about

your faith values and how they affect your health care

choices. For more information, contact Beth

McQuistion, Ruth Moes, Pastor Roger or Cindy

Romnek.

WITNESS/HELPING HANDS

Let's Stock Up St. Joe's Food Pantry! Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is happy to cooper-

ate with many churches in the Fox Cities on a joint

food pantry. St. Joseph Food Pantry was started in

1982 and weekly distributes 30 tons of fresh food

and non-perishable items to hundreds of men,

women, children, elderly, working poor and unem-

ployed. Through the years they have created an ef-

fective system for churches and local agencies to

cooperate and care of our needy in the Fox Cities.

We are blessed to be a part of this vital network. POP

collects food each

quarter. We ask for

your prayers for

these people in

need.

St. Joe's provides

plastic bags with

suggested food

items printed on it.

Cash gifts will be

used for fresh milk

and other items not

donated.

The Social Concerns Ministry team will hand out

those bags on Sunday, March 13th. Please fill the

bag and return it on Sunday, March 20th. If you can-

not make it to church when bags are passed out,

free to use any bag you have at home. You can leave

the bag in either of the entry ways to the church.

Please give generously to these quarterly gatherings

if you can. Please email Nette Kimball at nettekim-

[email protected] with any questions.

You are invited to join us on

Sunday, May 15th to celebrate

our 50th Anniversary

as we gather together

to praise God for all the work

He has done through the ministry of Prince of Peace.

In honor of this milestone, special worship services

and a luncheon are planned. More information will be

forthcoming in next month’s newsletter &

future announcements.

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Laurie Hanson, Office Admin.

Lyn Almquist, Assist. Office

Cindy Romnek, Spiritual Gifts

Gloria Allhiser, Youth Coord.

Katie Witt, Faith Formation Coord.

Shayla Mason, Child Care

Sondra Joten, Worship & Music Dir.

Colleen Perrine, Assoc. Music

Cathy Hewitt, Canticle Choir Dir.

Kevin Jacobson, Missionary

Roger K. McQuistion, Pastor

Jennifer DeNetz, Pastor

Phone (920) 739-5255

FAX (920) 831-2973

Website www.popappleton.org

Email [email protected]

Worship Services ~ Sundays

8:00, 9:20 & 10:45 am

Summer Services 8:00 & 9:45 am

2nd Monday Eve. Services 6:30 pm

Holy Communion Every Service

MARCH 2016 N E W S L E T T E R

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH • APPLETON, WI Mission Statement

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a family of Christians—Growing in Faith & Reaching out in Love

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