Music Ministry Update
Prince of Peace is a … • Hub of spiritual transformation using God’s Word, Sacrament, and Prayer, • Equipping us to build networks of vibrant Christian communities, • Extending to our homes, to our neighbors, and beyond, making disciples of Jesus. Vol. 19 No. 7 February 13, 2016
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As announced at the Town Hall meeting in January, the Music Ministry has been slated to be a major topic of discussion at the next Town Hall meeting, which will be held the weekend of April 2-3. Leading up to that discussion, Pastor Gnewuch will hold a forum to discuss the music ministry on Saturday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. Additionally, he is asking the Exploratory Team to make a recommendation regarding the leadership of the music ministry program by researching and answering the following question: Should we enter the call process to fill the full-time position of Minister of Music that Dr. Wally Horton held or should we form a Music Ministry Team of part-time leaders who would work together to continue the growth and expansion of our current ministry? The Exploratory Team will seek to answer this question through surveys and interviews with the current music ministry leaders and participants, our staff, and our members. They will consider:
the expressed needs of Prince of Peace. the history of both leadership models at Prince of Peace and how the models work at other churches. the expertise expected from the leaders and the availability of leadership under both models. Pastor Gnewuch is asking the Exploratory Team to report on its findings at the next Town Hall meeting. The congregation will have the opportunity to consider and respond to the findings after the Town Hall meeting. The findings and responses of the congregation will be used to decide whether Pastor Gnewuch should form a Call Committee to bring in a full-time music ministry leader or develop a Music Ministry Team with part-time leaders.
Mid-Week Lenten Services Our mid-week services will be on Wednesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m. The noon service will include Holy Communion. Please also find Lenten devotional resources on the credenza outside of the Sanctuary.
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Forum Will be Held This Saturday February 13th, 9 a.m., Fellowship Hall
A Forum will be held this Saturday in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9am to discuss in greater detail the Specific Ministry Program (SMP) and proposed campus renovations. The SMP provides seminary training leading to ordination for service as a pastor. The goal is to provide pastoral care for church plants and ministry groups at Prince of Peace. The proposed campus renovations include renovation of the Fellowship Hall for better capacity and use and renovation of the Narthex for appearance and repair. Our parking areas will also be discussed. The Forum is being held in advance of a special
Voters’ Meeting, slated for Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00 pm.
Leaning Into Shalom
Last week David Mahen, Jeff Crosson, and myself attended a four-day conference on the theme of missional living and leading. The time was uniquely spent - not on learning a new program to implement here at Prince of Peace (which would require more time doing ministry and making our already busy lives busier) – but focused on intentionally living in shalom with no agenda except to see our neighborhoods and cities as God sees them and respond in love. Understanding shalom as simply peace, or the lack of conflict, misses its rich Hebrew meaning. Shalom is derived from a root denoting wholeness or completeness. Reflect for a moment on the implications of this definition on the life of a Christian. How would your life be different if you let shalom take hold of you? How would it impact our ministry at Prince of Peace (Shalom)? Missional living is living daily, minute by minute, in the reality that I am complete and whole in Christ. Keith and Kristyn Getty sing about it: “In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid Ground…My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand.” So why do we continue to chase after other pursuits for our source of completeness and wholeness? Each of us needs to answer this question for ourselves. As we lean into the shalom of Christ, we embody peace - becoming people of peace – with the unique opportunity to see our neighborhoods and cities as God sees them and respond in the love of Christ. Missional living is where we are heading and we invite you to journey with us. It’s not about adding more. It’s about living contentment and purpose where you are.
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1 Peter 2:5 -you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
Share Your Heart, Buy A Heart Did you know that February is "Hearts 4 Haiti" month? The Village of Hope Haiti offers free Christian education to over 600 students and a Health Center for the local community. All the support for the Village of Hope comes from congregations and members in the United States. Prince of Peace has a mission trip planned February 9-14, 2017 and our daughter church, Vine and Branches, will be going April 20-25, 2016. Both trips have open spots; if you are interested please contact Tiffany Sears in the church office. For as little as $5, $10, or $20 you can make a tremendous difference in the lives of these children of God! Share your heart by buying a "Heart 4 Haiti!" Watch a video at https://youtu.be/vNgalj8G7fQ for more information on the great things that are happening and what is planned for the future!
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Join us this week for Sunday Morning ALIVE
Adult Education Classes, 9:45-10:45 a.m.
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Prince of Peace Receives iNeighborhood Grant to Implement Digital Streaming Ministry
Esther (Room 24) Leaders: Nancy Boriak & Aivars Baumanis DOORWAYS: An Introduction to PoP (Back of Fellowship Hall) February 14 Leaders: Lay Leaders and Ministry Staff Christian Principles of the Founding Fathers (Fellowship Hall) Leader: Jackie Faulhaber The following OPEN Small Groups meet on Sundays, 9:45-10:45 a.m. All are welcome! The MUG (POP School Lobby - downstairs) Leaders: Pastor Carl and Karen McLean This come-n-go group offers flexibility for the busy person or parent. ESL – Gospel of John (Prayer Chapel Room 23) Leader: Karen Salomon
Prince of Peace recently received an iNeighborhood grant from the Southeastern District to implement a Digital Streaming Ministry that would enable PoP to share the good news of Jesus Christ with the world through media and technology. This Digital Streaming ministry will provide a way for people to listen or watch a video in real time via the internet through a digital device like a smartphone or computer. We are in the process of mobilizing congregational volunteers to stream and archive worship services, mission and ministry moments, and content from our various weekday and weekend classes and ministries. The SED has shared their resources with us so that we can reach people with the Word today while capturing content to help sustain new neighborhood outreach ministries into the future. The grant received has been used to purchase equipment to support this outreach initiative and to cover a one year subscription to a streaming platform.
Acts of the Apostles (Room 30) Leader: T.K. Kearney
If you are interested in joining the Digital Streaming ministry also known as The Stream Team please contact Ministry Administrator Jennie Smith,
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Gospel of Mark (Library) Leader: John Storm
Hospitality Mini Ministry Fair
Pick up a WINTER ADULT EDUCATION CATALOGUE after worship in the Narthex.
Photo Round-Up
Do you have any photos of Prince of Peace members and ministries from over the years? The Communications Team is collecting photos you would like to have featured on our social media platforms. Please send photos to
[email protected]. A photo scanner is available for any non-digital photos. Just send Kate Bitely a note to coordinate. Thank you in advance for your contributions! Kate Bitely,
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February 13/14 and 20/21 In the Narthex before, after and in-between services Are you new to Prince of Peace and want to know more about our ministries? Do you enjoy supporting and serving others? Then please participate in our upcoming Mini Ministry Fair scheduled for February 13/14 and 20/21 focusing on ministries associated with hospitality including weddings, funerals, and baptisms at Prince of Peace. Ministry fairs are a wonderful opportunity for you to find out about the multitude of ministries offered at Prince of Peace and the many volunteers that support them. They also provide you with a chance to get involved and serve in areas of interest to you. Please make time to stop by the ministry displays and visit with the leaders who are currently involved. You never know how it may change your life! Lori Stillman and Stacey Crosson 703-451-5855
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Youth Ministry Sunday School Grades K-6 begin in the Sanctuary 9:45-10:45am Living Water (Teen Praise Band) Rehearsal 6-7pm Wednesdays; during Lent, rehearsals will be 6:30-7:15pm; Service February 20 FUEL: Wednesday Night Bible Study Senior High Youth Weekly 7-9pm Club 56: 5th & 6th Grade Ministry Glow Golf, Friday, February 19, 6pm See this page for more information.
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First Communion Class Sundays, February 21, 28 and March 6, 2:30pm, Room 27 Prince of Peace offers the First Communion Class series several times during the year so that younger children can benefit from the powerful resources that Jesus provides in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The class is designed for children from 3rd through 6th grade. Because our classes are designed for children and their parents, the students are always accompanied by at least one parent. It is important that children and a parent attend all three classes in the series. We can accommodate 10 children in a class with their parents. If we have more than 10 students, we plan to offer an additional class later in the year so that we can accommodate everyone.
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Please Join Us for HIS Family Time Wednesday, February 24 and March 16 from 6-6:20pm, dinner immediately following
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School invites you to come and meet some friends of Jesus. This special Lenten Worship Service is written for young children and their families. A family friendly meal will be served after each service in the Fellowship Hall. To help offset expenses, a basket will be at each exit to collect a freewill offering. We hope you enjoy dinner and we thank you for your generosity. His Family Time Services will be on Wednesday, February 24 and Wednesday, March 16. We hope to see you there!
National Youth Gathering: Dining for Dollars February 15, 2016 to May 15, 2016 Any Glory Days Grill Location When you dine at any Glory Days Grill location during the designated time frame, Glory Days Grill will contribute 10% of the total food and beverages purchased to the National Youth Gathering fundraiser. Bring your friends, family and neighbors! Simply ask your server for the itemized copy of your guest check (not the charge card receipt), and drop it by the church office.
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Club 56: 5th & 6th Grade Ministry Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at GLOWGOLF! Friday, February 19 6-8pm Cost $5 per person Includes golf, pizza and drinks. We will meet at Glowgolf, 8430 Old Keene Mill Rd. for a round of glow-in-the-dark golf, pizza and fellowship. Please invite your friends and come out! Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 17.
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Grow Spiritually in 2016 with Prayer Partners Have you started working on your New Year’s Resolutions? Are ‘grow spiritually’ and ‘build a new or stronger relationship with someone at Prince of Peace’ on the list? Here is an easy way to check off both! The men’s and women’s ministries are starting a Prayer Partner program in January. The requirements are simple: pray for and/or with your prayer partner. The Bible directs us to “Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.” Eph 6:18 Kerri Grimes (
[email protected]) will be matching the women and Bo Grimes will do the same for the men (
[email protected]). We will initially match those who have emailed us by February 22nd, and we’ll continue to match partners as we get names.
Seeking Volunteers for the BOSL Nominating Committee Volunteers Accepted Through Feb 28
In accordance with Section 2.8.2 of the Prince of Peace Governance Policy Manual, the Board of Servant Leaders (BOSL) is seeking volunteers to serve on the BOSL Nominating Committee which will facilitate the process for filling two upcoming vacancies on the BOSL. To be considered for the Nominating Committee, you must be a member of Prince of Peace. From the pool of volunteers received, the BOSL will appoint two individuals to serve on the committee for this fiscal year only. Volunteers will be accepted through February 28. If you would like to volunteer for this committee or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Robinson at
[email protected] or 571-278-5825.
Sparklers’ Lenten Luncheon Friday, February 19, 11am-1pm Fellowship Hall Sparklers Lenten Lunch will be hosted by Bob and Marlis McKay (they will furnish the main meal - MEAT) and a list of needed condiments to complete this meal. The sign up sheet is on the Sparklers’ table in the NARTHEX. Pastor Carl will be our speaker for this special time relating to our LORD’S eventual SACRIFICE. Please sign up soon so we know how many are coming, including condiments. Don't forget to bring a friend - they are always welcome, well received, and a delight in many ways! Peter Gerber 703-451-7747
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Meet and Get to Know Your BoSL First Sunday of Every Month - Church Office
Come share your ideas, concerns, and desires with members of the Board of Servant Leaders at the monthly BoSL Listening Forum. These opportunities are held the first Sunday of each month during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.) in the Minister of Care and Outreach office located in the main church office. Please feel free to email your questions or thoughts to the BoSL anytime at
[email protected].
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The POWER of GOD’S Word GOing FORTH!
A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ www.poplc.org/wow
Wednesday Mornings Fellowship Hall, 9:15am
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[email protected] For more information: DCE Stacey Tasler Crosson Minister of Care and Outreach 703.451.5855 Website: www.poplc.org Email:
[email protected] Cell: 571.326.5580
Wednesday Morning Women of the Word has had the awesome opportunity to witness two adult baptisms in the past two months! Lily Zamanuel was baptized on December 9 and Haidong (Helen) Qiao was baptized on February 3. Both were invited by friends to attend WoW and have been attending Bible study classes regularly.
Haidong baptized on February 3 with her sponsors by her side. Haidong asked to be baptized after attending WoW Bible Study for years under the leadership of Sarah Sherwood and specifically, after hearing an invitation to be baptized at our kick off event on January 13.
As God's Word says, "My word goes out from my mouth: it will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." (Isaiah 55:11) Our God is awesome and we praise Him! In the coming weeks, Lily and Xaidong will share their faith story so stay tuned.
Pastor Carl handing Lily her baptismal candle on December 9 at her baptism. Each year this baptismal candle is re-lit as a reminder of God’s saving grace.
Please keep in prayer the 35 women who will be attending “Leading from the Heart” on February 26-28 at Meadowkirk Retreat Center in Middleberg, Virginia. Pray they will not experience spiritual attack as they prepare for the retreat and the path remains clear for all to attend.
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Faith Stories Sharing your faith story is an integral component in living out your faith. Your individual story makes up the greater story—the story of God’s redeeming his people for himself. Our stories encourage other believers while God also uses them to reach those not yet connected to Him. You can share your stories by writing them in the “Friendship Folder” at any worship service, or post your story as a comment on the http://popfaithstories.wordpress.com, or by sending an e-mail to
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Scout Sunday Sunday, February 21 11am Service All Scouts – Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Leaders from any Troop or Pack … whether members of Prince of Peace or not – are invited to join together in thanks and praise. Those attending worship in a Scout uniform on February 20/21 can receive a special commemorative patch. Patches will be distributed at the 11 a.m. service on the 21st, so please inform Kayo Hobbs if you want to receive a patch but will attend the Saturday service or the Sunday early service. Special thanks go to Prince of Peace as the host and charter organization for Boy Scout Troop 1145 and Cub Scout Pack 1100. We look forward to seeing you when we observe Scout Sunday!! Kayo Hobbs, 703-975-5527,
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Boy Scout Troop 1145 Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, February 27, 6-8pm Fellowship Hall This fundraiser supports the troop by helping to purchase camping gear, and provide training opportunities and merit badge supplies. Spaghetti Dinner tickets are $7.50 each. The scouts of Troop 1145 will be helping to cook and serve your dinner. We hope to see you there! Kayo Hobbs,
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Board of Servant Leaders
[email protected] Erin Summers, Chair Kim Robinson, Vice Chair Leon Debolt, Secretary Julie Eichhorst Chris Martin David McLean ---------------------------------------------------Ministry Staff 703-451-5855 Carl Gnewuch Senior Pastor Tim Christenson Associate Pastor Meghan Benson Interim Director of Music Ministry John Durkin Minister to Families & Children Stacey Crosson Minister of Care & Outreach Jennie Smith Ministry Administrator Lori Stillman Community Outreach Coordinator Nancy Sinclitico Accountant Tiffany Sears Administrative Assistant Tanya Tucker Receptionist Cindy Holliday Communications Assistant Joen Schultz Event Coordinator Families & Youth Dieter Stach Assistant Minister Families & Youth ---------------------------------------------------POPLC School 703-451-6177 Cindy Deatherage Principal Marcel Page School Registrar Lisa Long Administrative Assistant To contact anyone on BoSL or staff please use their name in this format (no spaces)
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Special Events SMP Forum - February 13 Welcome New Members - February 21 Scout Sunday - February 21 Saturday, February 13 7:30a 9:00a 9:30a 9:30a 5:15p 5:30p 6:30a 6:45p
Men’s Bible Study SMP Forum Bible Journaling Chess Ministry Fair Worship with Communion SACC Bible Study
Sunday, February 14 8:15a 9:00a 9:15a 9:45a 9:45a 9:45a 9:45a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a
Worship (Communion) Nueva Vida Ministry Fair Doorway Class PoP Children Sunday School PoP Adult Bible Studies BoSL Listening Forum Worship (NonCommunion) Ethiopian Youth Jesus First Korean Grace Ethiopian S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 4:00p Junior Choir Party 5:30p Nepalese Worship 6:15p Orchestra Rehearsal
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If you’re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact us! 703-451-5855
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Monday, February 15 11:00a 12:15p 6:30p 7:00p 7:00p 7:00p 7:00p 7:00p 7:00p 8:30p
Senior Bible Study Parkinson Support Group TOPS Boy Scout Troop 1145 CHM I, II, III Exploratory Team Finance Support Ministry Grief Share Seeker Men’s AA
Tuesday, February 16 10:00a 5:00p 7:00p 7:00p 7:00p
ESL Confirmation Class Cub Scouts New Canticle Rehearsal Small Group
Wednesday, February 17 9:15a 12:00p 2:15p 6:00p 6:30p 6:30p 6:30p 7:00p 7:15p 7:30p 7:30p 7:30p
WoW Women of the Word Lenten Worship Girl Scout Troop 6617 His Family Time Lent/Dinner High School Praise Band Lenten Dinner Toastmasters Boy Scout Troop Leaders FUEL Teen Bible Study ESL Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time Lenten Worship
Thursday, February 18 9:00a 9:10a 6:30p 6:30p 7:00p 7:30p
Holy Comforters Love and Logic Parenting Confirmation Class Nueva Vida Praise and Prayer GEC BoSL Chancel Choir
Friday, February 19 9:00a 9:10a 10:00a 10:30a 10:30a 10:30a 11:00a 5:00p 7:00p 7:00p
PoP School Yoga Love and Logic ESL Al-Anon Bulletins Stuffers Party LaLeche Sparklers Celebration Pinewood Derby GEC Prayer SACC
Saturday, February 20 7:30a 8:00a 9:30a 9:30a 9:30a 10:00a 2:00p 2:00p 5:15p 5:30p 6:45p
Men’s Bible Study Pinewood Derby Crossways Embroidery Chicks Women’s Bible Study Thirty-One Training Eagle Court of Honor SACC Wedding Ministry Fair Worship with Communion Bible Study
Sunday, February 21 (Scouts) 8:15a 9:00a 9:45a 9:45a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a 11:00a
Worship (NonCommunion) Nueva Vida PoP Children Sunday School Adult Bible Studies Worship (Communion) Ethiopian Youth Jesus First Korean Grace Ethiopian S. Asian Church Sun. School and Worship 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church Fellowship 3:00p Confirmation Class 4:00p Junior Choir Rehearsal 5:00p HIMnals Rehearsal 5:30p Nepalese Worship 6:15p Orchestra Rehearsal
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