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Serving Stories:<br />
Be Encouraged!<br />
Here are some stories that have been<br />
shared.<br />
“I love having the opportunity to serve<br />
with my kids. I want to model for them<br />
what a life of service looks like and to<br />
have that lifestyle be a part of who they<br />
are from a young age.”<br />
This mom served with her daughter at<br />
the Palatine Township Christmas gift<br />
distribution.<br />
Values: Put Others First<br />
Measures: I am growing as a Guide<br />
“We have had people from all ages,<br />
countries, religions and political views.<br />
God showed up each time, and people<br />
left with a sense of belonging and being<br />
cared for. The children have asked<br />
to come back because it became their<br />
tradition. I have felt blessed that we were<br />
able to create family when our family<br />
has been so far away.”<br />
This family has hosted a Thanksgiving<br />
meal for the past six years for local<br />
residents who do not have family<br />
nearby.<br />
Values: Journey With Jesus,<br />
Love One Another<br />
“Palatine High School recently had<br />
Young Hearts 4 Life at the school to run<br />
EKGs for all students who had parental<br />
permission. It was a wonderful day where<br />
volunteers from all over the community<br />
were able to interact with the teens at the<br />
school. It was refreshing to see the future<br />
of our community. The kids were polite,<br />
considerate, and fun to be around. We<br />
were able to calm fears and talk with<br />
each student. It was an amazing day.”<br />
POP member, Steff Woell, volunteered<br />
at this school event.<br />
Values: Invest With Courage,<br />
Put Others First<br />
“I was excited to have this opportunity<br />
because it allowed me to use my art skills<br />
to benefit the school and other students.<br />
POP member, Maggie Walsh, used her<br />
art to meet a need in her community by<br />
entering a painted bench into an auction<br />
to benefit the Palatine High School<br />
Booster Club. What a great example<br />
of serving in your sweet spot like we<br />
explored in the Masterpiece series.<br />
Values: Imagine The Possibilites<br />
Invest With Courage<br />
Keep serving and keep sharing your stories of encouragement! Email Susan Klemstein,<br />
Director of Outreach, at susank@pop.church if you have any questions about the<br />
reporting process.<br />
SPRING <strong>2019</strong> | PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 13
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