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AUGUST NEWSLETTER
Whether you want to admit it or not, August (and school) are just around the corner. We have been having a crazy, busy, fun summer here at Prince of Peace and we have four more weeks to go before we switch gears back into "school mode."
Joshua 1:9 ~ I hereby command you, "Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."
The verse above is the theme verse at Camp WAPO this Summer. Throughout their time at camp, our campers will talk about the idea of fear - and times when fear comes into our lives. 

God's Peace,
Katie Rykal, Director of Children and Family Ministry
Children and Family AUGUST Schedule

07/30-08/04/17 YOUTH Week @ WAPO
08/06/17 Sunday Morning DIG
08/07-11/17 CONQUER: Mega Sports Day Camp
08/14-18/17 F.A.I.T.H. Lab Day Camp 
08/20/17 Sunday Morning DIG
08/21-25/17 Gadgets and Gizmos Day Camp
08/27/17 Storytime Sunday


WAPO Information!
On Sunday, July 30th our SEEDS Campers will be finishing up their weekend at WAPO and our YOUTH Campers will begin their week at WAPO. This year their theme is FEARLESS and the main verse is from Joshua 1:9.
For those of you sending your children to WAPO, they have a BLOG that you can follow along on their week. I can't guarantee that there will be close-up pictures of your campers, but I can guarantee they are having fun.
We will also be taking pictures on our own cameras that we will post when we return to the office (or at least better WI-FI).
If you have a weeklong camper, please remember that if you are picking them up at WAPO you should be there no later than 1:00 pm. If your camper is riding the bus home we should arrive between 2:30 and 3:00. We will update you if the time is different than that.
Sunday Morning DIG
During the Summer although we don't hold full-out Sunday School, we still offer Sunday Morning DIG two Sundays a month. DIG is similar to a Family Worship Sunday in that we take the kiddos out of Worship during the readings and sermon, and then return back into worship after the Sermon. The dates and topics for JUNE are below
* August 6th: We will talk about the story of Jacob and how he wrestled with God and what God wanted him to do.
* August 20th: We will talk about the idea of mercy and is it something we really deserve?
No registration is needed
STORYTIME SUNDAY
One Sunday a month we invite you to join us for StoryTime Sunday. Jan Bolstad, a member here at Prince of Peace has volunteered to read stories to our young people during Worship. Storytime Sunday will be the same time frame as a DIG Sunday, but will always happen on a Sunday when DIG isn't offered. Storytime Sunday for August is on August 27th.
SUMMER DAY CAMP SNAPSHOT
Two months down, and we still have one more month of Summer Day Camp. We are truly having a blast. Check out what we are doing in August

July 31 - August 4: Fearless Day Camp
As our older students are at WAPO, we will dive into the same stories that they are: In Mark 4 Jesus and the disciples were on a boat. As Jesus slept, an enormous storm surrounded the boat and the disciples feared for their lives. In the chaos of the storm, the disciples questioned if Jesus cared for them. Jesus quickly responded by quieting the storm. Jesus'  questions that followed must have been humbling for the 
disciples to hear. Jesus said, "Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?" 

August 7-11: CONQUER: Mega Sports Camp
Everyone wants to win at sports, and at life, but what does it take to get victory? Kids will discover five ways that they can conquer the day through Bible stories, real life stories and more. They will also spend part of their days working on sports skills of their choosing.

August 14-18: F.A.I.T.H. Lab Day Camp
Our days will be filled with science as we discover (through devotionals, projects and more):
FAITH
ALMIGHTY
INFLUENCE
TEMPTATION
HEAVEN

August 21-25: Gadgets and Gizmos DayCamp
We'll be learning about how God made each of us in HIS image and unique at the same time!  What an  incredible way to show off God's power  by using the special way He made us to make a difference!
Supply Drive
Park Brook School
When you are out and about getting your child's school supplies, please feel free to pick up a few extra as we help ParkBrook Students fill their backpacks.

A full list of supplies can be found  HERE. All supplies can be put in the bus at Church, and we will get them to ParkBrook for you. Supplies should be dropped off by Sunday, August 27th.
Sunday School Information
Since some of you have asked about Sunday School registration, I thought I would put something out there...Registration is not currently ready, but I will let you know when it is.

Here are some important Sunday School Dates to have on your calendar:
* September 10 there will be a blessing of students and teachers during worship
* September 16 is our 3 Year Old Milestone Event (part 1) as we have our Annual Welcome Event
* September 17 is our 3 Year Old Milestone Event (part 2) and 2nd Grade Bible Milestone as we present Bibles to those ages in Worship.
We will also present Bibles to our 6th graders.
* September 17 is also the first regular day of Sunday School classes.
Summer Worship
We have been having some great experiences with our Summer Worship this Summer, and we hope you consider joining us for the few that are remaining.
* August 2nd we welcome Margaret Mary Kelly who is a Pastor at Shobi's Table which is a Food Truck Church. If you want to hear her story - join us at 6:30

Also - our last Worship in the Park is on Wednesday, August 30th. This also happens to be ParkBrook's Open House. I HIGHLY encourage you to attend the potluck at 5:30 and worship at 6:30
Upcoming September Dates
Mark your calendars: Here are some important September dates.
09/10/17 Great POP Get Together
Blessing of Students and Teachers
09/16/17 3 Year Old Milestone Event
09/17/17 Sunday School Starts
Bible Sunday (3 Year Olds, 2nd Grade, 6th Grade)
2nd Grade Bible Milestone Event
09/24/17 Sunday School
TBD Sunday School Teacher Orientation

 
Church-Wide Calendar Dates
 
AUGUST School Supply Drive for ParkBrook
08/30/17 Worship in the Park
09/10/17 Great POP Get Together
* Worship @ 9:30
* Food, Fun and Fellowship @ 10:30
09/17/17 School Year Worship Schedule Resumes (2 Services)
09/24/17 Baptism Class
Church Wide Announcements
* If you ever miss Church, and would like to hear the Sunday Sermon, please follow our podcast (the Sermon is usually posted by Tuesday Afternoon) by clicking  HERE . You can also subscribe to our weekly devotional email by contacting  Lynell .
* Our next Baptism Class is on Sunday, September 24th. If you recently had a child, or are pregnant and this is your first child baptized at Prince of Peace, you MUST attend a Baptism Class first. The class happens in between services and we meet in the office.
May you be surrounded by the love and joy of Christ
God's Peace,  Katie Rykal