Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 5th

Remember to set your clocks back one hour!

Give To The Max Day is

November 16, 2023!!!

Give to the Max is coming up! Each year this is an opportunity for us to catch up on our giving and get set in a solid position moving in to the new year. There are a few additional costs we have encountered recently in order to keep the building running smoothly. We need to replace both the freezer in the kitchen as well as the water heater, in addition we have some significant costs to maintain and clean up some trees around the property. If you would like to give a specific gift, or fund one of these projects, this is a great opportunity. To fund a specific project, please reach out to Paul in the church office.

You can give online through ENGAGE, our new online giving system anytime in November. Just submit a one-time gift in the Give To the Max giving category. You can also write checks to POP with GTTM in the memo line. Donating directly to POP via check or using our online system will save significant processing fees.

If you would like to go through the official GTTM program, with an opportunity to get monetary prizes awarded to POP, the official day is November 16, and you can give on their website on that day, click HERE.

Following GTTM, we will continue our "Season of Giving" with a fun and lively coin drive for family and kiddos. Jingle Jangle Coin Drive will be a fun way for kiddos and families (of all ages) to participate in exciting giving events. The money gathered during this event will be split between supporting POP and going to the CEAP toy drive.

Thank you for your continued support of POP and our ministry.

-POP Council

All Saints Sunday - November 5th at 9:30am

Every year we set aside a Sunday to publicly name those who have gone before us in the past year. We also allow time to list all those who we remember in our hearts. Join us on Sunday, November 5th as we allow space for remembrance and grief - not just for our loved ones, but for those who have passed completely alone without family/friends and/or of injustice.

Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 22nd

We invite you to join us for this special family event after the Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 22 at 6:30pm.

Together we'll gather for pie and fellowship. If you would like to volunteer or donate a pie to share, please sign up HERE.

Nominating Team Needs You:

Prince of Peace's nominating team is looking for folks that are interested in attending the synod assembly on May 2nd through May 4th. They are electing a new Bishop this year and could really use your help! If interested, please email Pastor Natalia HERE.

Our Annual CEAP Toy Drive Starts Nov. 1st

It's official & it's happening! CEAP is starting their annual toy drive on Nov. 1st through December 10th. They're asking for any unwrapped gifts & are hoping to get some teen themed gifts too. See the following list for more info HERE. Our gift tree will be set up on November 19th!

A HUGE THANK YOU:

To all who donated items for the "Care Bags" and were able to volunteer their time to assemble them. You might ask

"What is a Care Bag?" ...There is a need to help the homeless in our communities. We have people who you see at intersections in most any town. They have run into hard times & need some help. Our care bags have practical items that would be of use to them, such as snacks, bottled water, or a toothbrush & toothpaste. They also include a list of health care resources & facilities.

Please take a few bags with you after services & put them in your car. They will be available at the doors on either side of our entries and exits. When you come to a stoplight at an intersection & there is a person in need, hand them a Care Bag and give them a smile. Thank you, POP Outreach Team

Mark Your Calendars! The Prince of Peace Quilters annual quilt sale will be held on December 3rd & 10th, before & after the Sunday Service.

In addition to quilts & potholders, we will have a few new items available this year, including baby bibs, cold/heat corn packs and a few aprons & pillows. Come early for the best selection! Proceeds from the quilt sale are used to buy batting and supplies for quilts that are made and donated to various worthy community organizations, providing warmth and comfort to those in need. We hope to see you at the sale! Contact Jo Anderle or Carolyn Parker if you have any questions.

A PLACE FOR YOU

We need you in order to help others! Here at POP we have a variety of ways where folks can "lend a hand". See a list of volunteer opportunities, or please consider joining one of many volunteer teams below.

For a couple hours on Sunday mornings:

• Usher and/or Greet
• Serve Communion
• Read Scripture
• Library Team
• Serve coffee/Cookies
• Money Counters
• Join a Music Team (Choir/Bells/Band)

Other Opportunities:

• Funeral Team
• Quilter Team
• POP Property Team
• Garden Team (Seasonal)

No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know! Contact the office or click HERE to email the POP staff.