Sept News 2023

Prince of Peace E-Newsletter: SEPTEMBER 2023

Welcome to the Prince of Peace Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter is designed 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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RALLY DAY is here:

Come for the service, stay for the Kick Off Fun:

Sunday, September 10th 10:30am - 12pm

Carnival games, bounce house, crafts, crazy hair, nails & much more!

Invite friends and family to join in on all the fun to be had on this very special day! Also, we are looking for volunteers to help us spread the joy of God's love, to join the volunteer team look for a sign up sheet on the kiosk starting September 1st or fill out the form HERE

Ministry Teams Note:

If you have any interest in reserving a table for the rally please click HERE.

A Note From Pr Natalia:

As I return from my sabbatical I wanted to offer gratitude for the gift of this summer. Having all that time to adventure and rest and be with my loved ones was not something I'll forget. Thank you.

In the interest of clearly communicating my availability, I want to share my digital calendar scheduling tool. This is a way you can reserve time to speak to me in person, over zoom, or even via phone. Please let me know if you have any questions, otherwise, you can find a time to meet with me at https://calendly.com/nataliaterfa or click HERE.

Looking forward to seeing you in the coming weeks at worship!

Brooklyn Avenues for Youth Request:

As a congregation, we have generously provided items that are needed at Brooklyn Avenues. Avenues provides shelter, counseling services and goal setting for homeless youth who are age 16 - 22 years old. We asked staff if they had need for any personal care items at this time and they were thrilled to hear from us and gratefully replied:

*feminine hygiene products of any brand including feminine pads & tampons

*deodorants by gender or brand (meaning a variety of products)

Thank you ever so much for your consideration. Donated items can be brought to church and placed in the Brooklyn Avenues box located in the Welcome Center across from the kitchen. God bless you!

LSS Refugee Services Donation Needs:

Since April, more than 100 people have arrived in Minnesota through LSS Refugee Services with more families scheduled to arrive in the weeks and months ahead. One of the biggest tasks is finding these families a place to live and setting up that space to become a welcoming home. How can you help?

Financial Donations: Make a check out to LSS Refugee Services and drop it off in the church office or donate directly online on the LSS Website
Gift Cards (Target and Walmart): Drop off in the church office with a note that the gift cards are for LSS Refugee Services
Purchase Household Items through the LSS Target Registry: LSS Target Registry
Schedule a Drop-off of Household Items: Send an email listing the new or gently used items you'd like to donate to Refugee.Services@lssmn.org
Be a Move-In Crew Volunteer: Move-in Crew Sign-up

The Outreach Team Needs You

The POP Outreach Team is looking for new members. We'd love to have you join us! Please be sure to stop by our booth on Rally Sunday or contact the church office for more information.

WHO ARE WE? A Group of POP members who enjoy planning and participating in community outreach and POP volunteer events

WHEN DO WE MEET? Our planning meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday Evening of the Month at 7PM

WHERE DO WE MEET? We typically meet in person at Prince of Peace or online via ZOOM

WHAT ARE COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES? To attend meetings and participate in activities that interest you as are able

Hearts and Hands 2024 Mission Trip

We are excited that we are starting to make our plans for our mission trip to Jamaica 2024!

Our dates are as follows:

* One week: Tues, February 27th to Mar. 5th, 2024

* Two weeks: Tues, February 27th to Mar. 12th, 2024

We will be spending time with our partners at West Haven Children's Home, Faith Chapel & the infant school in Lethe. I will be meeting with our partners when I go to Jamaica for the sewing clinic in September. I will have more information regarding projects when I return.

If you would like to join us or need more info about our mission, please contact Terri Revell @ terri2192@msn.com.

Quilters Update

Fall is fast approaching and the Quilters are once again eager to start another season of creating gifts of warmth and love. The group meets September to May on the first, third and fifth Wednesdays of each month, from 9am to noon. We welcome anyone who would like to join us in creating quilts for those in need. If you would like more information , please contact Jo Anderle or Carolyn Parker.

Grow Deep Opportunities

Women's Bible Study

Women's Bible Study is back, first Tuesday of every month, starting Sept. 6th at 2pm. If you have questions or are interested in joining the group contact Alys Nelson at 612.599.5457.

Men's Bible Study

Meet via ZOOM every two weeks, with their next meeting on:

Monday, Sept. 11th at 6:30pm

Monday, Sept. 25th at 6:30pm

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

Children, Youth and Family Ministry Updates

Fall is right around the corner for Children, Youth and Family Ministry and I am SO Excited to get this year up and running!

Childrens Ministry (formerly Sunday School) will continue to meet during Worship on Sunday mornings and will kick-off on September 10th
Middle School Ministry (formerly Axis) will continue to meet on Wednedsday nights and will kick-off on September 20th
High School Ministry (formerly Revolution) will meet EVERY OTHER Sunday night from 6-9 PM. We will kick-off on September 17th.

To see a complete newsletter for Children and Family Ministry, click HERE

Simply Giving (Online Giving)

We have always been a Congregation that is very generous in our giving. One of the greatest programs we offer is our SIMPLY GIVING program. This allows you to have offering be paid through one of the following

- Checking Account

- Saving Account

- Credit Card

- Debit Card

The timing of your offering can be flexible too:

Weekly on Mondays
Semi-monthly on the 1st and 15th of the month
Monthly on the 1st or the 15th

This is also a great tool in keeping your commitment to your pledge and allow the church to meet its budget.

To sign-up for Simply Giving, you can CLICK HERE. If you have any questions regarding Simply Giving, you can contact Rachel Henderson (Council Treasurer) or Paul Hahn (Business Administrator).

Extra News and Information

Church Library News

Where has the summer gone? Rally Sunday will soon be here on September 10th. Are you looking for an interesting and fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Be sure to visit the church library table and find something just for you to do & sign up for:

You can do one time projects or help on a monthly/bi-weekly basis

Whatever fits your schedule and available time. We really need YOU!

We have several newly donated books for you to read that are now on display in the library hallway. Check them out now HERE!

Choir & Bells Update:

If you like to sing, or ring bells, and are interested in volunteering a small but precious portion of your time to Prince of Peace's choir/bells team please click HERE to email us.

Our choir & bells team is now ramping up and starting practice once again on Wednesdays here at POP, see below for times:

Bells meet at 6pm

Choir meets at 6:45pm

No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know.