It's Always All About JESUS!! - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
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August 2010<br />
<strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> <strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
3625 SW Wanamaker Road.<br />
Topeka, KS 66614<br />
785-271-0808<br />
popeace@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
It’s<br />
<strong>Always</strong><br />
<strong>All</strong><br />
<strong>About</strong><br />
<strong>JESUS</strong>!!<br />
Gather, Grow, Give and Go…in Jesus Name<br />
June, 2010<br />
Upcoming Events<br />
5 th – 8 th Youth Royals Game – July 29<br />
Family Canoe Trip – July 30 – August 1<br />
Congregational Meeting – 11:30 August 1<br />
Youth S<strong>of</strong>tball – August 1<br />
Stephen Ministers Social – August 6 at Lake Shawnee<br />
Youth Day at Lake Sherwood – August 22<br />
Swimming, Boating, and BBQ<br />
LWML Salad Supper at Sallee Lee’s home – August 12<br />
Blessing <strong>of</strong> the Backpacks – August 29<br />
Oktoberfestival - October 10<br />
The POP S<strong>of</strong>tball Team LOVES<br />
<strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong>!!!<br />
God loves POP, too! Tell<br />
everyone that you love POP!
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<strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> Leadership Directory<br />
POP Leadership<br />
Pastor Rev. Dr. Neil Buono 271-0808(W) revneil@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Deacon Brad Hammel 272-6234 deaconbrad@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Deacon, Bus Mgr Don Lumpe 273-1188(H) Ddlumpe@yahoo.com<br />
Deacon Jerry Gaston 273-8658(H) Jgaston1@yahoo.com<br />
Lay Assistant Beth Lange Blange1@mindspring.com<br />
Lay Assistant Torey Oberle 256-2429(H) Torey.oberle@securitybenefit.com<br />
Parish Admin Jayna Gaston 271-0808(W) jaynag@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Parish Nurse 272-5905(H)<br />
Lay Assistant Mary Hume 272-0808(W) Maryhme2001@yahoo.com<br />
Preschool Dir Patty Bullock 271-0913(W)<br />
Youth Ministry Leader Boone Smith 271-0808(W) boones@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Children’s Ministry Leader Macie Smith 271-0808(2) macies@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Bell Choir Director<br />
Adult Choir Director, Lead<br />
Organist & Worship<br />
Terri Good 273-8932(H) btjagood@cox.net<br />
Coordinator Donna Eakins 272-5437(H) dje4@cox.net<br />
Listening email<br />
2010-2011 Board <strong>of</strong> Directors<br />
listening@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
President Tom Maurer 478-2810(H) maurertom@yahoo.com<br />
President Elect Michele Kucera 478-1747(H) mkucera2@cox.net<br />
Secretary Joe Anderson 213-5449 © joeanderson81@gmail.com<br />
Treasurer Eileen Lawless 256-2987 ccbslaw@aol.com<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Children's Ministry Laurie Fritz 271-5955(H) lauriefritz@cox.net<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Christian Service Sally Bosak 246-6124 yllas_b@hotmail.com<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> <strong>Church</strong> Properties Darrell Revell 230-0757(H) drevell@lcwb.coop<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Evangelism Chuck Southard 266-5019(H) chksoublu@sbcglobal.net<br />
213-5448©<br />
danderson@heartlandworks.org<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Fellowship Dave Anderson Nikki Anderson 213-0764©<br />
nikki.anderson@oracle.com<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Preschool Michael White Kim White 478-0115(H) wildcatforlife@cox.net<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Stewardship Brian Toby 232-4401(H) brian.toby@snco.us<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Youth Ministry Greg Hoglund 228-0118(H) greghoglund@brbcontractors.com<br />
Bd <strong>of</strong> Spiritual Life Kevin Grieves, Chair 435-2933(W) kevin.grieves@bnsf.com<br />
BOSL, Member Mary Meier 273-4829(H) eager2read56@yahoo.com<br />
BOSL, Member Bob Oberle 256-2429(H) oberlebob@sbcglobal.net<br />
BOSL, Member Janis Kitchen 862-1700(H) kitchen_Janis@msn.com<br />
BOSL, Member OPEN<br />
BOSL, Member OPEN<br />
BOSL, Member<br />
LAY LEADERS<br />
Doug Christopher 372-8938(H) doug.christopher@brbcontractors.com<br />
Altar Guild Coordinators Ruth Slyter, Diana Frownfelter 478-0014(H) ruthslyter@att.net, jfrown@networksplus.net<br />
ChristCare Equipper Beth Lange blange1@mindspring.com<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee Coordinator<br />
CommAsst/Multimedia/<br />
Rita Lawrence 266-6969(H) law<strong>of</strong>blueeyes@aol.com<br />
Reader Coordinator Sonja Hoglund 228-0118(H) hogluson@usd437.net<br />
Doorstep Coordinator Diana Frownfelter 478-9850 ifrown@networksplus.net<br />
Flower Coordinator Colleen Dodge 478-4938(H) dodgex5@cox.net<br />
Greeter Coordinator Elaine Saffels 228-1887<br />
Lambs <strong>of</strong> God Darren Shults 256-6760(H)<br />
Newsletter Editor<br />
User Coordinators<br />
Nikki Anderson 213-0764© nikki.anderson@oracle.com<br />
Saturday Service Cyndi Beck 273-9489(H) TaxMS@aol.com<br />
8:30 Sunday Service Gary Charles 266-6439 gcharles@cox.net<br />
11:00 Sunday Service Chuck Southard 266-5019(H) chksoublu@sbcglobal.net<br />
Volunteer Coordinator Darlene Lumpe 273-1188(H)) ddlumpe@yahoo.com<br />
LWML Linda Bosnak, President<br />
earlin@sbcglobal.net
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Pastor’s Message<br />
By Rev. Dr. Neil Buono<br />
Grace and peace to you dear friends in Christ.<br />
Summer is past the midpoint now. We just closed an AWESOME Vacation<br />
Bible School week! Kudos to Christie Bauerle, Laurie Fritz, Macie Smith and<br />
EVERYONE involved in putting this together and delivering a great<br />
experience to over 160 children and youth. Patty Bullock and the preschool<br />
staff ran the preschool portion <strong>of</strong> the week for our youngest high seas<br />
travelers.<br />
In a few weeks regular school will begin again for our young people. To help children, youth<br />
and families launch the school year we will have our annual blessing <strong>of</strong> the backpacks on<br />
Sunday morning, August 29 th . Watch the bulletin for more info on the details.<br />
Soon, our summer will draw to a close. Next month, I will have more to say about the fall<br />
schedule but let me throw this out there for you to think about – what would happen if our<br />
community <strong>of</strong> faith would make a serious commitment to be part <strong>of</strong> our Christ Care Small<br />
Group Bible Studies? How might our processes <strong>of</strong> stewardship, fellowship and evangelism be<br />
transformed by gathering regularly for worship on Sunday and then again for a small group<br />
experience? I invite you to prayerfully consider this over the next weeks.<br />
Also, I have heard from many <strong>of</strong> you regarding our single service this summer and what I am<br />
hearing is loud and clear – WE LIKE IT! I expect a decision on this before the next newsletter<br />
goes to print, so watch the September newsletter for the fall schedule.<br />
Finally, Carolyn and I had a great vacation. Thank you for the opportunity to get away! And<br />
thank you for the opportunity to continue serving you. Have a great rest <strong>of</strong> the summer.<br />
The Lord bless and be with you.<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
Pastor Buono<br />
Listening@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org is an email address that you can use to provide your thoughts,<br />
feedback, suggestions, or comments on any aspect <strong>of</strong> our congregation. What you think matters!<br />
Please use this resource to share with us.
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POP VBS Wrap-up and Thank you<br />
By Christie Bauerle, VBS Director<br />
Wow, what a fabulous week at the High Seas Expedition! We registered 48 preschool students and Kindergarten<br />
through 5 th grade registered 124. We averaged 160 students each day. Thankfully, we had 5 adult and 40 student<br />
crew leaders, age 6 th grade and up. Of course there were the Station Leader/Preschool Teacher and all the<br />
assistants everyday that added up to another 45 adults and young people. So, as you can tell we had a lot <strong>of</strong><br />
movement going on in the church. “Let’s Go” was the catch phrase for the week and boy did we!<br />
I want to thank everyone who was a part <strong>of</strong> VBS. For those who helped for the first time with me this year, I hope<br />
you will consider volunteering again next year. For you veterans, I have your numbers on speed dial! Laurie and<br />
Patty, I couldn’t do it without you both. You are great to work with and I know I can count on you to get the job<br />
done. VBS can not be successful without all the support received from people physically volunteering and<br />
financially donating. Thanks to this great congregation, VBS snacks were completely covered for the week! You<br />
are all awesome for helping out in that way.<br />
Our VBS children’s <strong>of</strong>fering is being donated to the Food for the Poor Program. They raised through the week<br />
$336.83. This money will be sent on their behalf to help build homes in Haiti. Children also made comfort blankets<br />
on Friday that will be sent to children in Africa.<br />
I am excited to report to you that our closing program/ice cream social appeared to be another huge success. We<br />
had about 325 people signed up to attend and I believe that most <strong>of</strong> them were there. The sanctuary was full.<br />
Many thanks to Pastor Buono, Macie and Boone Smith, Chuck Atherton, Spencer Skrdlant and Hannah Fritz for<br />
welcoming everyone and providing a skit for entertainment. Parents and friends were also able to watch the<br />
spotlight dramas and see candid pictures taken throughout the week from Kristi Bruce, Sonja Hoglund and Lacey<br />
Hileman. Ice cream was served up for us by Claudia Sokolowski, Ruth Slyter, Delores Carroll, Jayna Gaston and<br />
Kira Hall. Thank you ladies for keeping up with the pace and helping me clean up.<br />
The silent auction for our former Bible Buddy Characters was very good. It raised approximately $500.00 which<br />
will go to help fix up our church nursery. The winners were announced on Friday night, and if they were not there<br />
to take home their Buddy, they were notified by phone <strong>of</strong> their new addition to their home. Melinda Skrdlant is<br />
the talent behind all those Bible Buddies and our new ones for this year too. She also created the “stage”<br />
decorations we have seen all week. What an amazing job she does! Thank you Melinda for all your creativity and<br />
to your family who helps you work on the decorations and set them up.<br />
The following list <strong>of</strong> people deserve a “huge hug” or “pat on the back” if you see them:<br />
Director for Preschool-Patty Bullock<br />
Director for Registration- Laurie Fritz<br />
Daily Opening and Closing Crafts Snacks Chadder<br />
Macie Smith Becky Barngrover Michelle Kucera Diane Collins<br />
Boone Smith Jennifer Schaefer Michelle Goeden Marian Freeman<br />
Pastor Buono Jennifer Whitcomb Carol Schmidt Bailey Auten<br />
Darin Dodge-Jesus on Thursday Marcie Fundis<br />
<strong>All</strong>y Heiland<br />
Bible Bayou Spot Light Drama & Candid Shots/Video Games<br />
Lynette Berg Kristi Bruce Margaret Shults<br />
Yvonne and Margaret Carreno Sonja Hoglund Linda Nightingale<br />
Lacey Hileman
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Floaters/Slushers/ Stage/Decorations/Characters/ Sales during VBS<br />
Flexible, go anywhere needed) Hall and Room Decorations<br />
Connie Pitman Christie @Laurie Melinda Skrdlant Penny Hulse Sharon Bipes<br />
Connie Heiland Laurie & Hannah Fritz Mary & Margaret Shults<br />
Pam Palenske Linda & Scott Nightingale<br />
Christie Bauerle<br />
Colleen Dodge<br />
Yvonne/Lynnette Berg/Margaret Carreno<br />
Linda McLaughlin<br />
Registration Attention Getter Nursery<br />
Mary Hume Joe Hume Emily Hall<br />
Lorraine Charles Connie Heiland Christy Steinmetz<br />
Nurse Preschool Teachers and Helpers<br />
Laurie and Hannah Fritz 3 yr Jennifer Beck Helpers Callie Hale<br />
Connie Heiland Amy Burditt McKenzie Gasperich<br />
Pam Palenske 4 yr Kayla Moss Helpers Colby Billau<br />
Sharon Bipes Patty Bullock Abby Besthorn<br />
Lorraine Charles 4 yr Sheryl Elder Helpers Darlene Lumpe<br />
Cindy Ridder Chloe Ridder<br />
Crew Leaders:<br />
Ashley Yocum, Chessa Mc Cullough, Emily and Georgia Fruent, Darin/Casey and Colleen Dodge, Katie Burditt, Craig<br />
Bauerle, Spencer Skrdlant, Jauhn Berube, Jessica Jones, Arianna Zamora, Autum Heydenreich, Kyle and Luke<br />
Palenske, Aubrey Thompson, Callie Dahlby, Vicki Albers, Zoe Wall-Stanley, Stacy Krueger, Ethan Herrick, Cole<br />
Tennison, Kira Hall, Jack Gordon, Valerie and Mitchell Ridder, Morgan Hammersky, Rebecca Townsend, Meghan<br />
McNamee, Krissy Kearney, Ellis and Andrew Buetler, Brett Munsterman, Andrew Fugate, Macie and Blaine<br />
Thompson, Alexis Meier, Torey Pagenkopf, Emily and Molly Worley, Karlee Romine, Baylee Cox and Nate Jelinek.<br />
A special thanks to Karl Fruendt for providing us cold slushies during this really hot week!<br />
Also Auburn’s Gambinos Manager, Jaime Clausing, provided us with a discount on ice cream<br />
for our closing program Both treats really hit the spot this week!<br />
I certainly hope I have not forgotten anyone. Many <strong>of</strong> us wore many different hats along the<br />
way. Thank you to Nikki Anderson for waiting to print the August Newsletter to enable me<br />
to get our VBS news and pictures in.<br />
May God bless us all for what I consider a “job well done!”<br />
Christie Bauerle<br />
VBS Director
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VBS Day 1 - GOD’s WORD IS TRUE! “But you are near O Lord, and all your<br />
commands are true.”<br />
VBS Day 2 - GOD’s WORD IS COMFORTING! “Your promise revives me; it<br />
comforts me in all my troubles.”
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VBS Day 3 - GOD’s WORD IS SURPRISING! “Open my eyes to see the<br />
wonderful truths in your instructions.”<br />
VBS Day 4 - GOD’s WORD IS LIFE CHANGING! “Give me life through your<br />
word.”
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VBS Day 5 - GOD’s WORD IS FOR EVERYONE! “Your faithfulness extends to<br />
every generation, as enduring as the earth you created.”<br />
SUMMERTIME for the Youth at POP…<br />
Summertime has been really busy for our youth at POP! Take a look!<br />
Worlds <strong>of</strong> Fun<br />
Omaha Zoo<br />
<strong>Lutheran</strong> Valley Retreat (LVR)
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POP Preschool Wrap-up<br />
It was a busy, busy year at <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> Preschool servicing over a hundred<br />
families. We began our year by celebrating the start with the “Blessing <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Backpacks” and ended just last week with VBS sharing the Good News <strong>of</strong> Jesus<br />
Christ. The weeks flew by; now we are almost complete with our preparations<br />
for the 2010-11 school year. The teachers will kick-<strong>of</strong>f the school year July 31 at<br />
an all day Early Childhood Conference at Faith <strong>Lutheran</strong>. We are looking forward<br />
to our time with other faith-filled teachers from the Kansas District.<br />
Last fall was our busy time to fundraise with our new “Mixed Bag” sales and the<br />
carnival. There were also parent/teacher conferences, field trips and celebrations for the holidays with our<br />
annual Christmas sing with the children and their families. We also said a tearful good-bye to our long time<br />
friend, Leroy.<br />
The winter months brought lots <strong>of</strong> snow and ice. We participated in “Valentines for Vets” with the Sunday school.<br />
More conferences in February and March, and believe it or not, enrollment for fall and tours began! Parents asked<br />
for another “Mixed Bag” sale to further our fundraising efforts. Our spring time bake sale and preschool sing<br />
flooded the church with families.<br />
and jumped in wading pools.<br />
A big hit was our secret surprise show for LWML. The children purchased items for<br />
the church kitchen at various stores, wrapped them and presented them to our<br />
LWML friends to open. Just like Christmas all over! The children loved watching<br />
the ladies’ expressions as they opened the packages.<br />
Six weeks <strong>of</strong> summer school was fun in the sun … and heat! We went on some<br />
really fun field trips to the library, the donut shop (where we dipped and<br />
decorated our own) and even rode a city bus! We had plenty <strong>of</strong> time to cool <strong>of</strong>f<br />
on water days when we sprayed our friends with water, rode down the water slide<br />
We have just wrapped up our year at VBS sailing the high seas <strong>of</strong> adventure. I co-directed this year’s VBS, once<br />
again with Christie Bauerle. The preschool was at capacity. We saw many <strong>of</strong> our graduates still coming to VBS.<br />
Some now serve as crew leaders and teachers! The preschool classes are staffed by our teachers (both current<br />
and former). We had so much fun singing songs, playing games and learning more about Jesus with our church<br />
friends.<br />
Our parents are required to raise a minimum <strong>of</strong> $8500 to <strong>of</strong>fset expenses <strong>of</strong> the<br />
school. This year they raised even more. Our 10% donation back to the church<br />
from our fundraising will be close to $1000.00. We also contributed generously<br />
to the 126 campaign, purchased a commercial vacuum for the church, gifted our<br />
annual donation to Mary Hume’s ministry for the parish nurse program, and <strong>of</strong><br />
course contributed over $200.00 for the LWML kitchen needs. Thank you to our<br />
parents for their hard work! We also thank you, the members <strong>of</strong> POP for your<br />
continued support <strong>of</strong> our program.<br />
I would also like to thank the staff and the board <strong>of</strong> our preschool for their faithful service. Because <strong>of</strong> your love<br />
<strong>of</strong> children and dedication to quality, we continue to surpass other programs in early childhood education.<br />
Patty Bullock, Director
Those for<br />
whom we<br />
pray<br />
We pray for our church<br />
members with special needs.<br />
Sarah Bailey, Brad Hammel, Yvonne Wright, Henry<br />
Wright, Bill Kucera<br />
Olga Bammes, Joe Anderson, Dave Anderson, Mark<br />
Beck, Mary Bettis, Terry Bettis, Margaret Carreno,<br />
Tammy Charles, Ernie Dougherty, Marian Freeman,<br />
John Lehman, Ruth McDaniel, Nina Meyer, Cecile<br />
Penney, Don Penney, Kay Roher, Eva Sebring,<br />
Shawn Wright, Milroy Moses<br />
We pray for those who are<br />
pregnant.<br />
Valerie Thieme, Crista Burk, Lacy Hileman, Amber<br />
Hoglund<br />
We remember the friends and<br />
families <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> church<br />
members who are in need <strong>of</strong> our<br />
love and prayers.<br />
Bobbi Kennison, Tyler Valdivia, Janet McElroy, Mary and<br />
<strong>All</strong>en Fehlhafer, Brian & Cindy Fehlhaver, Virginia Beck,<br />
Kellan Weathers, Don Adams, Elliott Bosak, Roxanne<br />
Vogts, Jeff Holter, Irene Phillips, Jarod Chilson, Gary &<br />
Nancy (Father and mother <strong>of</strong> Tammy & Michael Charles),<br />
Marilyn Dudley, Kent & Jeanne Cowan, Jessica Siedel,<br />
Barb McComas, Gladys Florence, Hayden Harding, Kevin<br />
& Pam (friends <strong>of</strong> Steve & Cyndi Gallagher), Barbara<br />
Forrester, Lucille Johnson, Ray Reiman, Nancy<br />
Pembleton, Arturo Flores, Roger VanEtten, Ben (Greg &<br />
Sonja Hoglund’s grandson), Pam and Peggy (sisters <strong>of</strong><br />
Penny Hulse), Dorothy Bailey, Gery & Arlene Kauffman’s<br />
Aunt Edna and brother-in-law, Jess Reed, Mary Lange,<br />
Frances Filburn (father <strong>of</strong> Eileen Lawless), James<br />
Mayfield, Jim Lee, Jonah Williams, Shawn & Henry<br />
Wright, Jason Harwood, George Berver (father <strong>of</strong> mary<br />
Meier & Melanie Marr), Jannelle Becker, Irene (Dale<br />
Mind’s mother, Matthew Minde, Mary (Milroy Moses’<br />
mother), Jaxson (Donna Neu’s great-great nephew),<br />
Campbell Faulkner, Agnes Murdock, Marcella Casey,<br />
Winona Drake, Cathy Burton, Harry Miller, Amber Slyter,<br />
Ray Hattaway, Ray Slyter, Danni Wertzberger, Clifton<br />
Odegard, Jamie Pursley, Karee VanRunkle, Duane<br />
(Delores Vitt’s brother)<br />
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We pray for the military men and<br />
women <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prince</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> and their<br />
families. Keep them safe, Oh Lord.<br />
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Gary Becker, Jason Dagosta sons-in-law <strong>of</strong> Mary and the late Emil<br />
Meier<br />
Preston Meier, son and Amyrose Meier, daughter-in-law <strong>of</strong> Mark and<br />
Denise Meier<br />
Chris Jacobs, friend <strong>of</strong> Mark and Denise Meier<br />
Darin Lindon and Terry Lindon, nephews <strong>of</strong> Rita Lawrence<br />
Bill & Bob Rahe, cousins <strong>of</strong> Beth Lange<br />
Joel Gaston, son and Tom Palenske, Jr. son-in-law <strong>of</strong> Jerry and<br />
Jayna Gaston<br />
Bryan and David Conwell, grandsons <strong>of</strong> Earl and Margaret Honigs<br />
Zeb Minde, son <strong>of</strong> Dale and Cassandra Minde; father <strong>of</strong> Kaleb,<br />
Harmoni and Lorali<br />
Kyle Grieves, son <strong>of</strong> Kevin and Jane Grieves<br />
Adam, Katie Kocher’s brother<br />
John Stiles, step-brother <strong>of</strong> Michelle Kucera<br />
Derek Cox, brother <strong>of</strong> Baylee Cox<br />
Matt and Sean Myers, nephews <strong>of</strong> Doreen Cox, cousins <strong>of</strong> Baylee Cox<br />
Zachary McDonnell, nephew <strong>of</strong> Debbie & Ira Freel<br />
Jordan Beckerman, friend <strong>of</strong> Boone and Macie Smith<br />
Pat Malone, friend <strong>of</strong> the Dave Anderson Family<br />
Andrew Webster, nephew <strong>of</strong> Dave and Nikki Anderson, cousin <strong>of</strong> Joe<br />
Anderson<br />
Jesse Reid, Nick Newsome, friends <strong>of</strong> Shelby Grittman and Joe<br />
Anderson<br />
Brad Kinney, Ryan Harp, Kayla Harp nephews <strong>of</strong> Greg & Sonja<br />
Hoglund<br />
Steven Swim, grandson <strong>of</strong> Bill Schuette<br />
PRAYER REQUESTS<br />
In order for a prayer request to be included in the bulletin,<br />
it needs to be called in by noon on Thursday each week.<br />
Requests received after the deadline will be <strong>of</strong>fered<br />
verbally during the services.<br />
Prayer requests are taken anytime they are needed.<br />
Please just call the church <strong>of</strong>fice whenever you have a<br />
prayer need or thanksgiving.<br />
Prayer Chain – prayer requests are taken anytime and<br />
communicated immediately via the prayer chain.<br />
E-Prayer List – let the church <strong>of</strong>fice know if you would like<br />
to be added to this list as an opportunity for a special<br />
prayer.
.<br />
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DOORSTEP NEWS<br />
By Diana Frownfelter<br />
September is POP's month to volunteer at Doorstep on Wednesday. If you're interested in serving for a couple <strong>of</strong> hours in<br />
the morning or afternoon, please contact Diana Frownfelter at 478.3480. Those faithful members who have volunteered in<br />
the past will hopefully serve again. Thanks!<br />
CHOIR NEWS<br />
By Donna Eakins<br />
Hi everybody!<br />
<strong>It's</strong> time to begin thinking about SINGING PRAISES TO OUR LORD BY BEING IN Choir.<br />
CHOIR will begin rehearsals on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 6:30PM<br />
Please note the change in TIME! Much earlier for the young so they can get home to be with their families, do<br />
their homework etc......... and much earlier for the "less young" so we may return home before it's way past<br />
"jammie time!"<br />
I would also like to invite the YOUTH in our congregation to join us! I have spoken with three <strong>of</strong> them and they<br />
seemed very receptive! YOUTH means junior high and above. Many <strong>of</strong> you have gifts that can be shared and<br />
used by our Lord to His glory! Please join us!<br />
If you see / hear someone that you think would be a good choir member, PLEASE encourage them to become a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> worshiping our Lord.<br />
Singing for services will begin SEPTEMBER 12th, 2010. Blessings to all <strong>of</strong> you and hope to see you in Choir on<br />
Thursday evenings.<br />
Have YOU Heard <strong>About</strong> LWML?<br />
Did you know that each and every woman attending POP is considered a member <strong>of</strong> LWML?<br />
Did you know that LWML has monthly Bible studies and helps with various church events?<br />
Did you know that members <strong>of</strong> LWML provide meals for families following a funeral?<br />
Did you know that LWML raises funds during the year to support mission activities, both inside and outside the<br />
church?<br />
Did you know that the service project this year has been to gather items for health kits for areas in the world, like<br />
Haiti, that have suffered a natural disaster?<br />
<strong>It's</strong> Time, Ladies, to Mark Your Calendars!<br />
The Annual LWML Salad Supper will be August 12 at 6 pm at the home <strong>of</strong> Bob and Sallee Lee. <strong>All</strong> POP ladies are<br />
invited to attend. We will gather in the church parking lot at 5:30 and carpool/caravan to the Lee’s home. It will be a<br />
fun evening. In addition to enjoying a buffet <strong>of</strong> salads brought by those attending, we will learn more about LWML,<br />
see what's on the calendar this year and put together those health kits.<br />
So, dig out your best salad recipe and join us on August 12! We look forward to seeing you!
STEWARDSHIP NOTE<br />
By Gene Schmidt<br />
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Service Themes for Seasons and Sundays <strong>of</strong> the Year 2010<br />
(August 1st through September 5th)<br />
The Sundays after Pentecost – This summer, our services will provide us the opportunity to build community and grow<br />
in faith. Our single service at 10 am will be a blended service with a mixture <strong>of</strong> traditional and contemporary hymnody.<br />
Some Sundays will be themed musically. The Sundays <strong>of</strong> June and the beginning <strong>of</strong> July, we will do a sermon series<br />
from the Book <strong>of</strong> Galatians. The overall theme <strong>of</strong> this series is Living by the Gospel. The rest <strong>of</strong> August our themes will<br />
come out <strong>of</strong> the appointed readings from the Gospel <strong>of</strong> Luke, and will continue the theme <strong>of</strong> Gospel living. August 29 th<br />
we will include the blessing <strong>of</strong> the backpacks as part <strong>of</strong> our service.<br />
Date Festival Theme Message Text<br />
August 1 st Pentecost 10 Getting it Right: Colossians 3:1-11<br />
It’s <strong>All</strong> <strong>About</strong> Jesus!<br />
*** Installation <strong>of</strong> Congregational Leaders ***<br />
*** Special Leadership Healing Service at 9 am ***<br />
August 8 th Pentecost 11 Trust in God Luke 12:22-34<br />
August 15 th Pentecost 12 <strong>Peace</strong> in Christ Luke 12:49-53<br />
August 22 nd Pentecost 13 The Way <strong>of</strong> Christ Luke 13:22-30<br />
August 29 th Pentecost 14 Unchanging Truth Hebrews 13:1-17<br />
In a Changing World - *** Blessing <strong>of</strong> the Backpacks ***<br />
September 5 th Pentecost 15 Living the Faith Luke 14:25-35<br />
And Making a Living: Labor Day Encouragement<br />
According to Genesis 1:26, God did not give us ownership <strong>of</strong> creation, but "to rule over" creation. God is the<br />
source <strong>of</strong> all things and has retained His ownership. Paul reminds us in I Corinthians 4:7 that all things come<br />
from God. "What do you have that you did not receive?" With this knowledge and understanding we would be<br />
correct to substitute the word "returning" for "giving" because, through our giving we are simply returning to<br />
God what He has already given to us.<br />
When we consider how much to give (return) to our church and other Christian missions, we will then be asking<br />
ourselves, "How much <strong>of</strong> God's money am I going to keep?"<br />
NOTE FROM DON AND CECILE PENNEY<br />
We want to thank everyone for your prayers, cards and visits during the past months. We ask that you<br />
continue to pray for us as we continue our treatments and hopes <strong>of</strong> remission.<br />
NOTE ABOUT ALTAR FLOWERS<br />
If you are planning to have flowers on the altar this year, all orders need to be made for flowers at<br />
the Fairlawn Plaza Dillon’s instead <strong>of</strong> the Urish Road Dillon’s.
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<strong>Lutheran</strong> <strong>Church</strong><br />
Missouri Synod<br />
3625 SW Wanamaker Road<br />
Topeka, KS 66614<br />
Phone: 785-271-0808<br />
Fax: 785-271-5324<br />
Email: popeace@prince<strong>of</strong>peacetopeka.org<br />
Summer Worship Services<br />
Join us in church!<br />
Saturday 5:00 p.m. Blended Worship<br />
Sunday 9:45 a.m. Fellowship<br />
10:00 a.m. Blended Worship<br />
9:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School<br />
Adult Bible Classes<br />
SAVE THE DATE<br />
Oktoberfestival<br />
October 10, 2010<br />
We are looking for volunteers for this 2 nd annual event. Last year’s event was very<br />
successful and we hope this year’s is even more so. Would you like to help?<br />
Contact Nikki Anderson at 785-213-0764 or nikki.anderson@oracle.com<br />
Or Carol Schmidt regarding food preparation and serving at 785-478-3078 or<br />
stutzy@cox.net<br />
Our events this year will include golf ball drop, hot air balloon rides, German festival food<br />
including the famous Bierocks, children’s activities, crafts, and silent auction.