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Preparations are in full swing for another inspiring Holy Week at Prince of Peace. It is the apex of the church year as we experience in one week the center of our faith revealed in the death and resurrection of Jesus. The tomb is empty. Sin and death reign no more. We are freed by the cross to reject the world's narratives of fear and self-centerdness. We are free to live in hope and to live for the sake of those in need around us. Please join us in times of contemplation, repentence, and celebration, as we tell the sacred stories of salvation together in community.
Details for all three days of Holy Week and the Easter celebration are included below. We also invite you to watch our presiding Bishop's Easter message for the church. We will look forward to seeing all of you this week and celebrating the resurrection news together.
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MAUNDY THURSDAY
WORSHIP 7 PM, MARCH 29
Gather for the first of the Three days for a communion service where we remember Christ's calling to serve others.
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GOOD FRIDAY
WORSHIP 7 PM, MARCH 30
The worship service bridging over Three days continues on Good Friday where we remember the love of Jesus and his death on the cross.
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EASTER VIGIL
WORSHIP 7 PM, MARCH 31
This most unique worship service of the year, the Vigil begins outside around the fire, followed by stories of our faith and ends with celebrating the resurrection of our Lord. After worship, all are welcome to a reception with refreshments in the Gathering Space.
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EASTER SUNDAY
WORSHIP: 8, 9:30, and 11 am, APRIL 1
Celebrate the empty tomb and the resurrection of our Lord.
Different worship times: 8, 9:30 and 11 am on Easter Sunday.
Nursery Care is provided at all Holy Week and Easter worship services for children 3 and under. The church office is closed on Monday, April 2.
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POP WEDNESDAYS
NO POP Wednesday meal tonight
due to Holy Week.
Meal and Good Stuff will return on Wednesday, April 4.
On April 4 at 7 pm, Pastor Jonathan will be sharing stories and photos from Haiti as we kick off the Resurrection Project to support Haitian students.
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FUNDRAISER FOR POP YOUTH
TRIVIA NIGHT
Tuesday, April 10
7 pm
Little Miami Brewing Company (208 Mill Street, Milford, OH)
Come out and support Prince of Peace Youth as they fundraise for the ELCA Youth Gathering in Texas! Enjoy a night out with friends supporting a great cause! Support the faith development, mission and service that will happen in Houston, TX this summer at the ELCA Youth Gathering
Build a team of 4 and compete in 3 rounds of trivia. Each team member contributes $15 (or a total of $60 per team) with a chance to win awesome door prizes, raffles, and gift cards (for winning teams).
Sign up online
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CARNIVAL GAMES NEEDED
SPRING FLING, APRIL 18
5:30 PM
It is almost time for our 2nd annual Spring Fling (think "Trunk or Treat" but with Carnival games).
Groups/families are needed for this event which is open to the community. Think of a carnival game that will appeal to young children. Prizes will be provided. Sign up your carnival game on the Bulletin Board.
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"Around the World in 80 Minutes”, created and performed by Dr. Jeannine and David Jordan, is a fast-moving concert that features unique global organ repertoire by native composers, and is as exciting as it sounds. A great journey around the world that transcends the boundaries of countries, religions, nationalities, time periods and styles. Bringing people together through music, visuals and the grandeur of the organ. Celebrating the fascinating diversity of the music of the world.A free will offering will be taken with all proceeds going to support future music concerts at Prince of Peace.
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THE UNDIVIDED LENTEN JOURNEY
We have concluded our 5-week Lenten journey, where we together explored an UNdivided life of discipleship. We hope and pray that our 5 week Lenten journey was a time of reflection and challenge, while growing together in community.
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ENGAGE
Adult Education, "Engage", begins again on Sunday, April 8 with a new series "Seeing Through the Eyes of Scripture" taught by Pastor Jonathan.
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LENTEN PARTNER: NEST
Thank you
, POP community, for so strongly supporting NEST Community Learning Center during the UNdivided Journey! This Lent,
we partnered with NEST
to support their transformational program to help break the cycle of poverty of almost 1,000 Loveland youth with nutrition and education.
We have raised over $5,325 to date
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which is over 2 times our end end of March goal of 500 Weekend Energy Packs ($5/pack)! WOW!
To God give the glory!
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GIVE VIA TEXT MESSAGE
We have launched an additional way to give a donation to POP: giving through TEXT message! There are no special fees that are added for this transaction, just the normal text messaging fees from your cell phone carrier (may apply). People can donate from a debit or credit card.
To donate via text: In your messaging on your phone, enter
(513) 434-3736. Enter the amount you wish to donate and press send. You will receive a registration link. Click the link and enter your contact and payment information. Tap “Process”. After registration is complete, you will receive a verification text as well as a receipt via email.
For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give and it will process automatically.
All donations given via text message will be given to the current operating fund of Prince of Peace.
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