“Ride On, Ride On!

Palm Sunday is upon us, the day Jesus rode upon a donkey on the road leading to the entrance into Jerusalem. The road was lined with people treating Jesus as a king by laying palm branches and even their cloaks on the road before him. The Jews had an appointed psalm to be read each day of the week in the temple. On the first day of the week, Sunday, the psalm read aloud in the temple was Psalm 24. The words of this Psalm were heard on the day Jesus rode into Jerusalem on what we call, Palm Sunday. Here are the closing verses of the psalm:              

  “Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD, strong and mighty, the LORD, mighty in battle!Lift up your heads, O gates! And lift them up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory!" (Ps. 24:7-10). 

Imagine having this psalm read as Jesus entered into Jerusalem being treated as a king! Amazing; and yet, this king’s throne would be a cross, his crown would be composed of thorns, his glory would be to die for you and me. The king of glory did enter into Jerusalem on that Palm Sunday, and he did battle against our sin, against death, and all that would condemn and harm us. He was victorious in battle as he spoke the words, “it is finished.” The tomb could not hold him, death could not keep its grip on him…He is the lamb slain for you and me that we might have forgiveness of our sin, deliverance from death, and life forever with him. May this Palm Sunday be especially full of gospel promises as we consider who Jesus is and all that he has done for us. 

Ride on! ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die:

O Christ, thy triumphs now begin

O'er captive death and conquered sin. 

 Ride on, ride on in majesty!

In lowly pomp ride on to die.

Bow your meek head to mortal pain,

then take, O God, your pow'r and reign.

Hymn 441 LSB

-Pastor Darrin Sheek

Pastor's Book of the Month:

Romans: A Devotional Commentary

-  Bo Giertz

Known as the “C.S. Lewis of Sweden,” Pastor Bo Giertz takes readers through Paul’s letter to the Romans; pointing to God’s grace in Christ and forgiveness for the sinner at every turn.  Pastor Giertz unerringly reveals the fountain of good news in every Romans passage through  commentary, by thoroughly dissecting each passage, and through devotional, as he keenly directs readers to comforts won for them by Christ crucified in all His saving glory.

Purchase a copy from the link below:

Children Sing in Church this Sunday for Palm Sunday!

Phone and Internet Usage and Safety Class - TOMORROW

Parent Gala Night & Silent Auction Fundraiser - FRIDAY

Annual P.O.P. Angel's Game! Get Your Tickets Early!

Final Soup Supper of Lent Tonight! Please Join us!

Please Donate Plastic Eggs and Candy for our

Easter Sunday Egg Hunt!

Holy Week and Easter Services

New Books/Devotions Available in the Narthex!

Add to your daily routine with some inspirational spiritual reading! The church has many different devotional and prayer books to choose from at our free literature table, located in the Narthex. We receive new editions every few months so be sure to check back frequently.

Upcoming Events:



• Pacific Southwest District Convention - 6/ 7-9 /24

Convention held in Rosemead. Registration has started and going through May 1. If anyone is interested details can be found on the website: psdlwml.org

This month our congregation is supporting

Lutheran Bible Translators

Millions of people are without Scripture in their own language. Lutheran Bible Translators has partnerships on the continent of Africa, the Middle East, Papua New Guinea, Southeast Asia, and the United States, working towards Bible Translation, Deeper Engagement, and Greater Capacity. Discover their story and how you can partner with Lutheran Bible Translators to put God’s Word in their hands.

Elders

8:00am: John Henderson

10:30am: Randy Cade & Steven Sarandis

Readers

8:00am: Kelly Umali 10:30am: Ron Jones

Ushers

8:00am: Matt Cooper 10:30am: Albert Ojeda

Altar Guild

(1st, 3rd, & 5th Sunday)

8:00am: Kelly Umali 10:30am: Cynthia Cade

Children's Sunday School

9:15am: Kelly Umali

Ways you Can Serve:

We are thankful for those who support our Divine Service every Sunday by filling much these needed positions. If you are interested in learning more about these roles, or how you can help during service,

Please Contact Pastor Sheek:

(949) 370-7198

Sunday Morning

Bible Study

Please join us Sunday, March 24th at 9:15am for coffee and discussion.

Led By: Pastor Sheek

Topic: "Faith That Shines in Culture"

Saturday Morning

Bible Study

Join us on our journey through the New Testament Saturdays at 9:30 in the Board Room. For more information, please contact Kim Violette @ 

violettefamily5@gmail.com

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School is held Every Sunday at 9:15am in the school building and is open to all children age 4-12. Sunday school students enjoy a Snack, Craft and Bible lesson.

Please encourage your children to try out Sunday School and maybe even bring a friend from the neighborhood!

Youth Group

YOUTH GROUP TODAY! 3:30-6:00PM

Youth Group meets every Wednesday after school in the Youth Room (located upstairs next to the 7/8 grade classroom)



Our Youth Group is open to students and friends in 7-9th grade!

FOR MORE INFO PLEASE EMAIL: YOUTH@PRINCEOFPEACEANAHEIM.ORG

Please check out our church bulletin board for some items needed by our teachers and church staff. Our giving tree is an opportunity for our congregation to support our church, school and preschool. Please choose a blossom and turn it into either the church or school office with a donation towards your selected item, or feel free to donate the item outright if it's something you already have!

Here are some items we are in need of so far:

AMAZON WISH LISTS:

YOUTH GROUP

Click here for the Youth Group Amazon Wish list

KINDERGARTEN

Click here for the Kindergarten Amazon Wish List

1st/2nd GRADE

Click Here for 1st/2nd Grade Amazon Wish List

3rd/4th GRADE

Click Here for 3rd/4th Grade Amazon Wish List

ALL GRADES

~SEEDS MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR OUR STUDENTS~

$40 provides 1 hour counseling session for one student

Donations toward tuition assistance

Donations toward Field Trips

Church:

Single-serving crystal light packets

Small water bottles

We thank God that our congregation remains healthy! We pray for everyone's continued health and strength as we move forward!

•We pray for our school staff and all of our students and families that God has placed in our care here at Prince of Peace Lutheran School, this year. We pray for continued good health for our staff to continue their dedication, commitment and love for the families and students that God has placed in our school. We are so thankful for their loving service each and every day. We keep our school & staff in our prayers daily.

•We give thanks to God for the love and financial support from the congregation as we continue to see His blessings each day in our ministries here at Prince of Peace.

•We thank God for all the new and returning families at our school this year. We continue to pray for and welcome new families & students throughout the school year.

•We pray that members at Prince of Peace 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.

•For Cynthia Cade for healing and strength

•For Warren Carr, for strength and healing

•For Robin Biringer for continued care and healing

•For Bob Sheppard for care and healing during treatment for prostate cancer

•For Glenda Bevans for strength and comfort over the death of her husband, Don.

•For John Henderson for continued healing and strength 

•For Roman, Thanksgiving for improved kidney function and for continued healing

•For Sharon Walter, sister of Lynn Zeilenga, for comfort and healing from illness

•For Matt Cooper, recovering from knee surgery

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

Our Board of Elders have been reaching out and are hard at work to keep our flock in contact during these challenging times.

• We have been working hard to update our member contact information. if you would like a Church Directory, please stop by the church office so we can get you one.

• Our goal is to send out a new “News and Updates” email to all of our members every 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 week.