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APRIL NEWSLETTER
For our monthly verse I want to focus on what happens AFTER the rain (it is April after all)...Genesis 9:13 says,
"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth."
The reason for rainbows? Throughout the Bible, God makes covenant agreements with the people he loves. This first recorded covenant was marked by an appropriate symbol - the rainbow. While later covenants applied specifically to the Israelites, this one extended - and still extends - to every living creature.
As we experience the rains of Spring may we always be reminded of the sign we receive when the rain has passed.
God's Peace,
Katie Rykal, Director of Children and Family Ministry
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Children and Family APRIL Schedule
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| 04/02/17 |
Sunday School
* PreK-K: Parable of the Sower
* 1st-6th: Stations of the Cross
Kids Choir
POP Tots Playgroup
5th Grade First Communion Instruction Class |
| 04/05/17 |
Final Lenten Wednesday Service |
| 04/09/17 |
Sunday School
* ALL AGES: Palm Sunday Crafts
* Sunday School Kiddos sing in Church
Kids Choir Rehearsal
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| 04/13/17 |
5th Grade First Communion @ Maundy Thursday Service |
| 04/16/17 |
Easter Sunday (No Sunday School) |
| 04/22/17 |
Kids Choir Speaking Part Rehearsal (for Musical)
POP Tots Easter Party |
| 04/23/17 |
Sunday School
* PreK-K: Lydia
* 1st-3rd: Saul to Paul
* 4th-6th: Stay in Worship (Ask the Pastors)
Kids Choir Rehearsal
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| 04/29/17 |
Kids Choir Speaking Part Rehearsal |
| 04/30/17 |
Sunday School
* PreK-K: Lydia
* 1st-3rd: Many Members, One Body
* 4th-5th: Road to Emmaus
* 6th: Confession
Kids Choir SING in CHURCH and Rehearsal |
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SUMMER REGISTRATION is OPEN!
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 Registration for all of our Summer Ministry opportunities is now up and running. A course catalog was sent out a couple of weeks ago, but can also be found Summer Catalog. The registration link for Summer Day Camps AND WAPO are located in the Summer Catalog.
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Lent/Holy Week Worship Schedule
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Holy Week begins on Sunday, April 9th with Palm Sunday Worship. Services are at 9:00 and 10:30. Our Sunday School kiddos will process with palms at the service they normally attend. Please have them here a few minutes early to meet in the CLC.
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Maundy Thursday Service is @ 7 PM on Thursday, April 13th. Please join us as we celebrate with our 5th Graders who will be receiving their 1st Communion.
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Good Friday Services are @ 11 am and 7 PM. Pastor Paul Oman, who was with us for Easter a few years ago, will be joining us for the 7 PM service as he creates a painting throughout the worship service.
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Easter Sunday Services are on Sunday, April 16th @ 9 am and 10:30 am. Join us for this great time of celebration!
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POP Tots: New Format
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Over the past couple of months we have been doing some soul searching with our POP Tots group and the decision has been made to meet on Sunday mornings (once a month for now) instead of on Saturday mornings. Our playtimes will happen in between services in the Nursery. Part of the hope in this is that our youngest members will start to feel more comfortable in the Nursery, so that those of you who want to utilize more have the opportunity to do that. Our next Sunday morning play/story time is on Sunday, April 2nd. One of our Awesome Nursery coordinators will be there to meet you and join in your story time.
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First Communion Information
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All 5th Graders and their families are invited to join us for the Milestone Event. The first part of the event is on Sunday, April 2nd @ 11:45 (or shortly following the 10:30 Service). Join Pastor Chad and Katie Rykal as they present a class on Communion: What is it? Why do we do it? What is the significance? Our participants will also create a stole that they will wear on the day of the 1st Communion.
* Please let Katie know if you are unable to make this date *
The second part of the milestone takes place on Maundy Thursday (April 13th) during our 7 PM Service. During this service our 5th graders will lead various parts of the Worship, receive their 1st Communion, and help strip the altar.
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POP Tots Easter Party
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Join us on Saturday, April 22nd for our Annual POP Tots Easter Party. We will meet in the CLC for a morning of Easter Fun (Games, Crafts and other Activities). We will gather for a story time at 10:30, but the rest of the time is open play.
To RSVP, you can click
HERE
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Kids Choir Musical
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Our Kids Choir is venturing out this year and putting on a musical titled, "Nic at Night." It is a modern day telling of the Story of Nicodemus and Jesus. The musical will be on Sunday, May 14th, but we have a few extra practices lined up before then.
The following rehearsals are IN ADDITION to our Sunday Morning times
* Saturday, April 22: Speaking part rehearsal from 9:30 - 12:00
* Saturday, April 29: Speaking part rehearsal from 9:30 - 12:00
* Saturday, May 6: FULL Cast Rehearsal from 9:30 - 12:00
* Saturday, May 13: FULL Cast Dress Rehearsal from 9:30 - 12:00
* Sunday, May 14: FULL Cast Call at 3:00 PM
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POPpers Event: Whirly Ball
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Join us on Sunday, April 30th as we head to Whirly Ball in Maple Grove! We will meet at Church at 12:30 and will return around 3:30/4:00. The cost is $20/kid. There will be a waiver form to fill out as well as our normal permission form. Because of numbers we need our RSVPs by Monday, April 17th. Friends are invited and you are encouraged to bring them. This event is definitely a "more the merrier" type of event. For more information on Whirly Ball you can click
HERE. Forms will be sent via email!
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Upcoming MAY Dates
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Mark your calendars: Here are some important May dates.
| 05/06/17 |
Kids Choir Musical Rehearsal |
| 05/07/17 |
Sunday School and Kids Choir |
| 05/12/17 |
Plant Sale Work Day |
| 05/13/17 |
Plant Sale Pick-Up Day |
| 05/14/17 |
Sunday School and Kids Choir
(Sunday School Kids sing in Church)
Plant Sale
Kids Choir Musical and Dinner |
| 05/21/17 |
Sunday School: Family Worship Sunday |
| 05/28/17 |
Summer Worship Schedule Starts (1 Service - 9:30)
Baptism Class @ 10:30 |
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Church-Wide Calendar Dates
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| 04/05/17 |
Last Wednesday Lenten Worship |
| 04/09/17 |
Holy Week Begins with Palm Sunday (9:00/10:30 am) |
| 04/16/17 |
Easter Sunday at Worship (9:00/10:30 am) |
| 04/23/17 |
Ask the Pastors |
| 05/12-14/17 |
Plant Sale |
| 05/21/17 |
New Member Class |
| 05/28/17 |
Summer Worship Schedule (SUNDAYS) Starts
- One Service at 9:30
Baptism Class |
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Church Wide Announcements
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* 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
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* If you are looking to get your child baptized here at Prince of Peace (and it is your first one baptized here), we invite you to attend our Baptism Class on Sunday, May 28th @ 10 AM. For more information, or to RSVP for the class, please contact
Lynell.
* If you have decided that Prince of Peace is the right fit for you, and therefore you are ready to make it your Church home, please plan to attend our next New Member class on Sunday, May 21st. For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Lynell
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May you be surrounded by the love and joy of Christ
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