Prince of Peace Anaheim | July 28, 2020
A Letter From our Pastor

Come!

1 “Come, everyone who thirsts,
           come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
           come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
           without money and without price.
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,
           and your labor for that which does not satisfy?
Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good,
           and delight yourselves in rich food.
3 Incline your ear, and come to me;
           hear, that your soul may live; (Isaiah 55:1-3)

These are the words Yahweh spoke through His prophet Isaiah to give to His people. These are words of invitation for those who have run dry, who thirst. They are words for people who are grasping at whatever they can afford and whatever they can do to satisfy their bodies and souls. Our Lord has an invitation for them and for you; come and receive.  Come and drink from the well of God’s grace that does not run dry. Come and eat spiritual food that will satisfy your deepest longings. Come and listen to the living words of promise that God speaks to you through His servants; words that give life that you may be set free to truly live. 

Come, won’t you? Whether in person or online, come and be fed. Be filled up with our Lord’s words that are for you – promises and words of hope that will not ever let you down. Be strengthened in Christ to live these days in confident hope with transcendent joy. 

How do you know these promises written down by nearly 2800 years ago are for you? God says so through Isaiah in verse 5,

 “ 5 Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know,
           and a nation that did not know you shall run to you,
because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel,
           for he has glorified you.”
We are those foreign people Israel did not know, but Jesus did. He came to call those who were far off and bring them near to Himself (Acts 2:39). We, who were strangers to the covenant promise God made to Israel through Abraham, are now brought near to God and made His people though the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:11-13). 

So, come; come whether we meet inside a building or outside; Christ Himself promises to be present calling you who are thirst and hungry to be filled up and satisfied. He gives you true food to eat and rich wine to drink all without price – He paid it all and invites you to come and simply receive – too good to be true? Yep, but it’s for you – real forgiveness, real life, real salvation – waiting for you. Come, I’ll be there with you.  

-Pastor Darrin Sheek
  
Prince of Peace is now accepting enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year. We are working hard to still be able to offer on-campus instruction for the fall semester. For more Information please contact Heather, our school Secretary.

Phone: 714) 774-0993 Email: Hwalton@princeofpeaceanaheim.org 

WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
We are happy to announce we have two new members joining or Prince of Peace family! Please be sure to give them a warm welcome when you see them around church.

~Kurt and Debi Winrich ~

If you or anyone you know would also like to become members here at Prince of Peace, please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Sheek for more information!
Call: (949) 370-7198
Sunday Service: Outdoors
Due to the increase in Covid-19 restrictions, we will be Temporarily holding services outdoors. Please join us in worship this Sunday in the Covered Patio Area for an Al fresco style service until things the restrictions are eased. Service times will remain 8:00am & 10:30am.

Even though we will be outside, we continue to ask that congregants please practice social distancing, wear masks and be seated 6 ft apart. Hand Sanitizer will be available for everyone to use. We are looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!



Upcoming Service: Jesus feeds the 5000
Jesus performs the Miracle of feeding a crowd of 5,000 with two loaves of bread and five fish.








Sunday School

We have Sunday school every week for youth of all ages! Bring your little ones to learn more about the bible.

Every Sunday at 9:15am .
VBS Has Been Postponed: New Dates TBD
After much discussion, we have made the difficult decision to postpone VBS. In light of all going on, and it being so close to the beginning of the school year, we feel the risk is too great. We do not have a new date planned, but some thoughts are during Thanksgiving break, Christmas break, or wait until next summer. I want to thank you all for volunteering, there is no way we would have been able to pull it off without your help! I will keep you updated on a new schedule, and if you are available then, we would love to have you! Please continue to pray for Prince of Peace to be able to open on time, and welcome back all of our students.

Blessings,
-Heather Walton
Vacation Bible School Director

Sunday Morning Bible Study
Please join us this Sunday, August 2nd at 9:15am for coffee and bible study as we study our epistle lesson from Romans 9. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday Bible Study
The Living Way Bible Study group meets every week through summer. The next study will be Tuesday August 4, and will be on The Gospel of Luke. 9:30am. We will meet in person and continue to practice social distancing. We have plenty of space so everyone can spread out! Please remember your mask or face covering to keep yourself and others safe. In the meantime, you are welcome to read ahead to get acquainted
with the scriptures.

We have temporarily halted live streaming services while we are meeting outdoors. We are working hard to have our Sunday services available for viewing on our YouTube site as soon as possible after the service. We are currently recording our outdoor services and are endeavoring to post them by Monday evening. You can find a link to our services and other videos on our YouTube channel. Please Subscribe to our channel using the YouTube icon below, and click the 'Notifications Bell' to ensure you are alerted every time we post a new video. Thank You!
We thank God that our congregation remains healthy and so far, free from the Covid-19 Virus! We pray for everyone’s continued health and strength as we move forward!

  • For all those separated from their families, friends, church family, and work during this health crisis, and for those suffering from Covid -19 across the globe.

  • For all those unemployed or under-employed, that their  daily needs be met and their trust in our Lord, who provides, will be strengthened.

  • For our staff, teachers, students, and families at Prince of Peace, that our Lord would sustain them all through these days as we strive to continue and support the mission of our church and school.

  • Pray for continued student enrollment at Prince of Peace School and Preschool and outreach efforts into the community.

  • Members at Prince of Peace to grow in faith and love for one another, willing to give of our gifts and talents within the congregation, serving and sharing Christ with our neighbors, family, and friends.

  • Tony and Donna Beltran – Prayers for continued strength and healing.

  • Tom Olmos – Prayer for protection from the virus at his facility.

  • For Ublester Peneloza – Recovering from Covid

  • For the Grandparents of Breanna Walle

  • Prayers of Praise for The Ghirings' Granddaughter Morgan and her family who are all recovering well from Covid.


If you would like to add a prayer request to this list, feel free to reply to this email or contact the church.
Staying in The Loop!

  • We have been working hard to update our member contact information. We now have our printed Church Directories, which you can pick up either in your designated mail box or at the church office.



  • Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members on Tuesday of each week. This email highlights important upcoming events for both the church and school. You can even check out the scripture readings for upcoming Sunday Services ahead of time! Please be sure to check your emails every Tuesday.
We Are Here For You!
Pastor Sheek And Our Elders
Pastor Sheek and our Board of Elders continue to pray for you and are here to support you during these trying times. Pastor Sheek is available any time and can be reached via email or his cell for continuing support.

Email: PastorSheek@gmail.com
Cell #: (949) 370-7198

Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during this transitional time of distancing.


 PRINCE OF PEACE NEEDS YOUR HELP TOO!
During this time of uncertainty, your continuing support is as important as ever! There are several options for you to give this month to help our church succeed and grow in the challenging times ahead. Please consider pledging a donation on our secure donation page which can be found on our website or simply by clicking the Donate Now button below. You can also mail a check or drop off a donation to the church office at :

1421 W Ball Road
Anaheim, CA 92802

Church Office Hours:
Monday -Thursday
9:00am -2:00pm