May News 2023

Prince of Peace E-Newsletter: May 2023

Welcome to the Prince of Peace Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter is made to keep you up to date on all that is going on here at Prince of Peace. If you ever have something you would like included in our next E-News, please contact Karina Higareda.

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PLANT SALE UPDATE

If you ordered from our Plant Sale, orders will be ready for pick-up on Saturday, May 13th from 9-11. If you are unable to come on that day, please let Katie know and she will arrange a time for you.

If you are someone who used the Plant Sale as a fundraiser, you will be receiving more information from Katie about our Plant Sale work weekend.

If you did NOT order plants, but wish you would have, we will have extras for sale on Sunday, May 14th in the Welcome Center, both before and after the service. We will have extra hanging baskets and packs of annuals for sale.

BRIDGE THE GAP

A letter was recently sent out regarding the current state of the financial situation here at Prince of Peace. We are asking for you to help us "BRIDGE THE GAP"

To read the full letter from Pastor Chad and Church leadership, you can click HERE

Highway Cleanup: Sun. May 21st

Are you interested in helping to clean up our stretch of Highway 81?

Prince of Peace gathers a team each spring & fall to head out and clean up our church neighborhood.
Bags, gloves & grabbers will be available, and we'll also provide water & snacks!
We head out right after the service & usually work for about 1-2 hours.
This is a great service hour opportunity!

WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN! MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Food Truck Festival: Sun. May 28th

Join us on Sunday, May 28th from 11am-6pm for a Food Truck Festival right here in our church parking lot - AGAIN! We had such a great turn out that all the vendors want to come back & feed us. Come and sample up to 20 food trucks ranging from fresh roasted coffee, to freshly made Phillys, to rolled ice cream & cheesecakes! This memorable event is being organized by two super business women, Josie Schuette (owner of Kumain Food Truck/Restaurant) and Lisa Nelson (owner of Yummy Tummy Food Truck) to benefit our recent "Bridge the Gap" Fundraising Appeal.

(There will also be outdoor activities for children.)

OUTREACH TEAM UPDATE

Park Brook 5th Grade Career Fair

Park Brook Elementary is seeking participants for their 5th Grade Career Fair on May 12th from 1:15pm - 3pm. If you are interested in having a table talk with students about your career, please contact Pamela Fleagle, Park Brook Guidance Counselor, at fleaglep@district279.org for more information.

Park Brook 5^th Grade Graduation

Park Brook Elementary is looking for volunteers to help with the 5^th Grade Graduation Breakfast and Commencement on June 7th.

8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 6 volunteers needed to set up and serve breakfast to the 5^th graders and their teachers
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 6 volunteers needed to serve cake at Commencement

LSS Refugee Services

Thanks to all who attended the LSS Refugee Services presentation on Palm Sunday and/or donated needed items. With new families arriving every month, LSS has an on-going need for volunteers; new and gently used furniture; kitchen items; household supplies; cleaning supplies; food; clothing; and monetary donations.Donation bins and information flyers are in the Welcome Center.

Brooklyn Avenues Update

We are collecting personal care items for Brooklyn Avenues, item needed:

*mesh laundry bags

*deodorants (men/women)

*ethnic skin lotions

*shower mats/shower curtains

We appreciate any and all items you are able to donate! Those items can be left in the church office or in the Brooklyn Avenues bin in the Welcome Center.

Caritas Vocal Ensemble "We Rise Together"

Coming to POP on Sunday, June 4th at 3pm

We are excited to announce we will be hosting a concert featuring the Caritas Vocal Ensemble Team. All are welcome, there will be a free will offering that will benefit Avenues for Youth & our Brooklyn Park Avenues Community! Please join us & invite your family & friends!

Visit: www.caritasvocalensemble.org for more information

GROW DEEP OPPORTUNITIES

WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY will meet again on Wednesday, May 3rd in the Welcome Center. They meet on the first Wednesday of the month beginning at 2pm. Contact Alys Nelson for more information.

MEN'S BIBLE STUDY Meet via ZOOM every two weeks, with their next meeting on:

Monday, May 1st @ 6:30pm

Monday, May 15th @ 6:30pm

The meeting ID is: 696 581 968 & the passcode is: 491897, please contact Eric Rahmig for more information @ erahmig@comcast.net

GARDEN UPDATE:

As the snow melts we are getting excited to see trees bud...that also means spring gardens need to be planted and tended. We are looking for teams or volunteers to help with our gardens. If interested please contact the office.

CHILDREN, YOUTH and FAMILY MINISTRY UPDATES

As we wrap up our 2022-2023 program year, we will be ending with a few end of the year parties. Details of these parties will be emailed out to specific age groups, but here are some important dates for Children, Youth and Family Ministry

May 3rd: End of the Year Party for Middle School
May 10th: Pizza and Planning for 23-24 with 8th-12th Graders
May 17th: End of the Year Party for High School
May 21st: End of the Year Party for Sunday School

Summer Ministry Opportunities will be kicking off on Sunday, June 11th as we celebrate our Graduating High School Seniors. Join us for Worship as it is led by our Seniors.

Summer Day Camp will run from June 12th - August 25th (For Preschool and Elementary Ministry)
Weekly gatherings that will rotate between Worship, Service, Fellowship and more will happen for Middle School and High School
High School Adventure Trip to Colorado
WAPO For 1st-12th Grades will happen in July and August

To see a full newsletter for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, you can click HERE

For a full Summer Ministry Catalog you can click HERE

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Click HERE to see the latest Financial Update.

If you ever have questions regarding our financial status, you can reach out to

* Paul Hahn our Business Administrator OR

* Rachel Henderson our Council Treasurer.

We currently need at least 2 more counters to volunteer just an hour or less of their time on Sundays they choose. Please contact the office if you're able to help us out.

A PLACE FOR YOU

Here at Prince of Peace we have a variety of ways where people can "plug-in." Whether it is through our Small Groups, volunteering on Sunday mornings - or other various opportunities, or joining one of many committees or musical groups. See a list of volunteer opportunities down below. If you are looking for a way to "plug-in" EMAIL the office and we will get you connected.

Sunday Morning Opportunities

Here are some ways that you can volunteer on a Sunday morning. There is no experience necessary, we will give you all that you need.

* Usher and/or greet

* Serve Communion

* Read Scripture

* Library Team

* Serve Coffee/Cookies

* Money Counters

* Join a music team (Choir, Bell Choir, Band)

Other Opportunities

If you are looking for ways to volunteer outside of Sunday morning, here are some more great opportunities:

* Garden Team

* Funeral Team

* POP Work Crew

* Quilters