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THE HEART OF MASTERPIECE We’ve just wrapped up a powerful Masterpiece series where we discovered how God uniquely wires each one of us for service and where we committed to use those gifts to make a difference. Over the next two and a half years, we’ve set big goals to love our neighbors: • l Share 50,000 hours of our time in service. • l Invest $500,000 to meet critical social needs and spread the gospel in our community. I’m so thankful God laid these goals on our hearts and that we courageously pursue them together! With ambitious numerical goals, it might be tempting to think all we care about is doing more and more. That’s simply not true. More is not necessarily better. I’m far more interested in seeing you, as God’s people, give God your “best yes.” This might mean saying “no” to more things, even good things, in order to focus on the one thing that is necessary. The spirit of our Masterpiece series is captured in this incredible quote from Bob Goff: “Don’t just do what you are able to do; figure out what you were made to do, then do lots of that.” Our theme verse for the series was Ephesians 2:10: “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Here’s a brief recap of what we explored during the series: • l God doesn’t make junk. You are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! You were created to make a difference. • l The first clue to your unique contribution is your passions. What do you love? What brings you joy? • l The next clue is your gifts. What do you have to share? • l A third clue is their needs. What needs break your heart the most? • l At the intersection of your passions, your gifts, and their needs is your serving sweet spot. Frederick Buechner said it this way: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” This is where you discover your “best yes,” your unique part to play, your greatest contribution. When a whole community of people prayerfully steps into a space like this, watch out! On Palm Sunday weekend, we made commitments and took those next steps together. Because together we can make a far greater impact than any of us could do individually! I look forward to celebrating how God is at work in your lives and in our midst! If you need help discerning your serving sweet spot, I and other members of our ministry staff would be glad to guide you. Reach out to office@pop.church or email a staff member directly to request an appointment. God’s blessings as you discover the Masterpiece He has made you and as you seek to use your unique gifts to make a difference! Rev. Karl Fay, Senior Pastor 2 PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH | SPRING <strong>2019</strong>
SANCTUARY UPDATE Before After As Prince of Peace members and friends took individual journeys of transformation into the masterpieces God designed us to be, our sanctuary was also transformed. The much-needed replacement of projectors and screens brought the opportunity to update more than just technology. We will celebrate Easter with full enjoyment of new equipment, freshly colored walls, and beautiful furnishings. Thank you to the small army of artisans volunteers, vendors, and staff, who contributed their God-given time and talents to make this metamorphosis possible. SPRING <strong>2019</strong> | PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH 3
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