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“We Are A Family of Christians - Growing In Faith & Reaching Out In Love”
MIGHT YOU CONSIDER A LITTLE EXTRA YEAR END GIFT? As we near year’s end, we hope you are able to fulfill your 2017 pledge to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and its ministry. For those who can, please consider extending beyond your commit-ments with an end of year gift, to assist in satisfying the church’s budgetary needs. Also, in reviewing your gifting options, it is a good opportunity to consider strategies that can be more valuable than cash dona-tions, allowing you to maximize gifts to Prince of Peace. Two options that may be available to you are… Gifts of appreciated stocks, bonds and mutual funds. These
appreciated assets make excellent gifts to fulfill your support this year. Simply gift shares of stock or mutual funds directly from your brokerage account to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. This works best for commodities that have increased in value during your ownership, as there will be no income or capital gains taxes paid, and you will receive a charitable de-duction for the gift.
Gifts from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA). If you are over age 70½, you may do a direct rollover from your IRA directly to the church. You have the satisfaction of seeing your gift immediately support the church. Because you are making a direct rollover gift, there is no income to you, there-fore no income taxes to be paid and no effect on your Social Security taxation. You can gift any amount up to $100,000 from your IRA, and the gift counts towards your minimum re-quired IRA distribution. This opportunity is available to those who are at least 70½, and is especially beneficial to those who take the standard deduction on their income taxes each year.
Your gifts are the engine that fuels the mission of growing in our faith and reaching out in love. May God continue to bless and guide you in your support of Prince of Peace.
WE WISH YOU… MANY WAYS TO “SHOP AND GIVE BACK” THIS CHRISTMAS SEASON:
Like when you SHOP WITH SCRIP, that's exactly what you do...use gift cards purchased at church to take shopping (e.g. a percentage from SCRIP purchases at many participating vendors return to PoP to help fund our ministries!)
REMEMBER: Last chance to ORDER Scrip is December 10th for the holidays. Cards ordered by Dec. 10th will be ready for PICK UP December 17th.
There will NOT be any SCRIP sold Sunday, December 24th.
And if you like shopping from home on Amazon, please
CHRISTMAS DAY, Monday, Dec. 25 - No Service / Offices Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 27 - No Service/Lessons/Rehearsals
NEW YEARS EVE, Sunday, December 31 - 8:00 & 9:20 a.m. Services Only
(No Service New Years Day)
ALWAYS GOOD FOR WHAT AILS YOU - SOUP’S ON! Join us for soup, bread and dessert on Wednesdays, (November 29th, December 6th, 13th, & 20th) at 5:15 p.m. prior to the Advent worship services. The soup suppers will be held in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your family and friends for food and fellowship! We are also looking for volunteers to make soup or desserts – sign up on the kiosk in the narthex. If you would like to help out with the soup suppers or would like more information, please contact Cindy Romnek @ 739-5255.
*In lieu of a Blue Christmas Sunday worship we will have
a special healing service on Wednesday, Dec. 20th.
Thank you to all the volunteers
who helped with the Reforma-
t i o n 5 0 0 B o o k S a l e —
Sharyn March, Sue Doering,
Leah Lempesis, Mary Volkman,
Alice Anderson, Sherry Tysver, Anne Jackson, Leah John-
son, Pat Henningsen, Judy Norum, Anna Wingender and
Gene Begalske.
Thank you also to all of the congregation members who
ordered books. If you wish you had purchased a book but
forgot, there is a copy of each of the ones that were on
display at the sale available for checkout in the library.
They are in the Luther display on the ledge located on
the East wall.
It would be great if those of you who ordered books
would write a short “book report” on the book(s) you
purchased. Tell a little bit about the book and how
you felt about it. Did you enjoy it? Was it what you
expected? I would like to feature them in future
newsletters.
Watch for the display of Christmas books
and CDs that will be out in the narthex
in the coming weeks.
New to the Collection:
Children’s Books
One Hand, Two Hands—Oh, the Ways We Can
Help With Our Hands by Max Lucado teaches youngsters
the blessings of serving others.
In The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd Jones, every
story whispers Jesus’ name. He is like the missing piece
in a puzzle—the piece that makes all the other pieces fit
together. Jesus is at the center of God’s great story of
salvation.
Adult Fiction:
Jim Stovall’s The Ultimate Gift poses the question, “What
would you be willing to do in order to inherit one billion
dollars?”
Karen Kingsbury fans will find intrigue inside the pages
of On Every Side where a battle rages over a hundred-
year old statue of Jesus that stands in a city park, a
statue that some say violates the separation of church
and state, but others in the community want to preserve.
What will this division of interests cost an otherwise
peaceful community?
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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CELEBRATE HIS BIRTH “WE CELEBRATE BY
EATING, PRAYING, LEARNING AND DOING TOGETHER.”
All women of PoP and friends, wherever you’re at in your faith journey,
we invite you to our annual
WELCA CHRISTMAS POTLUCK, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND (MEAL BEGINS AT 11:30 A.M.)
Pray & Eat: Bring a dish (salad, casserole or dessert) to share! (SARAH Circle will host.)
Learn: Pastor Roger will report on his trip to Romania and the needs, hopes and dreams of that sister con-gregation. Do: in-kind gifts being collected for Homeless Connec-
tion. (Find list of needed items posted on WELCA bulletin board.)
The more folks, the merrier! For more information, please contact either
Ruth Reichelt (733-4157) or Donna Cook (427-6655).
Calling all PoP Ladies - mark your calendars to join
WELCA for their 1st 2018 brunch
(& stay for the annual meeting): WELCA EPIPHANY BRUNCH/
ANNUAL MEETING Saturday,
January 6, 2018 At 9:00 a.m.
Interfaith Build – Dedication The dedication of the Habitat
for Humanity – Interfaith Build
home that ELCA Appleton
Conference members helped
build and sponsor this fall is
set for 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 5th. Please
come to welcome Visai Xiong and his family to their new
home. After the dedication, there will be a tour of the
home and a small reception. All are welcome to attend.
The home is located at 2250 W. Russet Ct., Appleton.
ALTERNATE GIFTING IDEAS:
Our PoP 2018 Mission Jamaica teams are planning for our January 13 trip to Montego Bay.
We will be working with 3 projects: Westhaven Home for Handicapped Children and Youth,
The Clifton Boys Home, and building a Ja’Bode home
(Jamaica's version of a Habitat home).
This year, we hope Prince of Peace members and families might consider including these projects in your holiday gifting!
Want to learn more? Please visit with us in the Narthex on Dec. 3rd or 10th
to hear all about our plans. We’ll happily provide envelopes
for your gifts of any amount (find suggestions below).
Choose from the following projects to support:
Gifts for laundry soaps, shampoos, etc. for Westhaven Home for Handicapped Children and Youth and for
Clifton Boys’ Home We suggest gifts of $10 each
towards a total cost of $660 per month.
A gift to the Ja’bode build to add a bathroom to the home
another participating church will be building. We suggest $25 for 2 boards for the siding and for fixtures
towards a total cost of $800.
A gift of a broiler chicken for $5 each
to provide nourishment for the children and youth
Thank you for caring for the adults and children of Jamaica. We are pleased to note that 100% of your gifts will go directly to
the project you and your family choose! If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact
Nancy Wittrock, or the Global Missions ministry.
P.S. Wanted: donation of a large suitcase to send overseas!
MISSION POSSIBLE
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Help us fill our suitcases for the Westhaven Home for the
Handicapped and the Clifton Home for Boys with ---
Gently used clothing—easy-on tops and bottoms
Underwear for boys and men
New underwear—briefs, camisoles, and sports bras for teen
-age girls through adult sizes
Exam gloves
Large or adult diapers
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Roll-on deodorant
Petroleum jelly and body lotion
(Help us fill the suitcases in the Narthex Dec 3 & 10th!)
POSITION AVAILABLE: Please spread the word!!
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is seeking a Part-Time
Canticle Choral Director who will be responsible for providing
leadership in the area of choral music. This position will work
closely with our pastors and coordinator of music ministry to
provide leadership in the area of choral music. The Choir Direc-
tor should be committed to the development of an adult praise
and worship choir that is able to sing songs from a wide variety
of musical styles. This is a “non-exempt” part-time position
(8 hrs/wk, Aug- May) with weekly rehearsals, leading worship 2
Sundays/month, and involvement in special services. Salary is
competitive with comparable positions in the area.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Music is preferred
· Interest in teaching a variety of different musical styles
· Ability to listen and communicate with people of varying
musical backgrounds
· Teach vocal techniques at all levels
· Possess effective interpersonal communication skills
Principle Accountabilities:
· To promote the spiritual life of the congregation and its
members through music ministry.
· Regularly recruit new members and instill a sense of
community in the Canticle Choir.
· Directing the Canticle Choir and accompanist in rehearsals and
worship services.
· To plan for worship with our pastors and Coordinator of Music
Ministries, regarding the theme of Sunday worship services,
special programs, hymn selections and choral music.
· Work with the Worship Support Ministry, staff and others in
carrying out the music ministry of the congregation.
· Ensure that needed instruments and sound equipment are
available in consultation with the Coordinator of Worship
Resources.
Drop off resumes at the church office or apply online at:
NURSERY CARE PROVIDERS: Lynda Chavez / Shayla Mason
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NEW HH/HEALTH MINISTRY OFFERINGS:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Health Ministry team are collabo-
rating to bring educational information and resources for parents, members and friends. Join us for the following ses-
sions that will be held on the 1st Wednesday of every month (through April 2018) from 7:10 – 7:55 p.m. in the Congre-
gational Life Room.
What are the challenges for Youth? Depression, Anxiety, Bi-polar….What is Mental Health?
December 6, 2017 - Youth Mental Illness 101, Part 1
We’ve all heard the terms “mental illness” and “mental health” right? But what do those terms mean? This
week we will learn a little more about them and get an overview of seven common mental health conditions,
how frequently and why they may occur, as well as how they are treated and what recovery looks like.
January 3, 2018 - Youth Mental Illness 101, Part 2
Come back this week to hear more about the topics we started talking about last month!
Social Media and Bullying
February 7, 2018 - Breaking Stigma through Telling Your Story
As parents, how do we protect our kids from being bullied, especially on social media? This month we will learn
about stigma and the negative impact it has, as well as the importance of advocacy. We will also talk about so-
cial media and bullying. Finally, we will hear an inspiring story of a youth’s journey living well in recovery with a
mental health challenge.
Warning Signs of Suicide and Prevention
March 7, 2018 - Crisis Management and Suicide Prevention Strategies
How do I know if my child is thinking about suicide? This month we will learn about the warning signs of suicide,
what to do if you think someone you know is contemplating suicide and where to go for help. We will also learn
some techniques to support someone in crisis and manage and de-escalate a crisis situation.
Connecting with Resources
April 4, 2018 - Navigating Through the Mental Health Services
Where do I go from here? As a parent, one of the scariest things is not knowing where to go to get help for your
child! In our final session, we will learn about community resources for mental health services and how to ac-
cess those resources. We will hear from a parent who has been there, and will share their struggles and tri-
umphs with their child’s mental health journey.
For more information, contact Jenni Doris, Health Ministry leader, or Cindy Romnek.
GIFTS OF HOPE
We are wrapping things up for the Gifts of Hope outreach for the Appleton East High School students. We are looking for volunteers to help wrap the gift boxes on Tuesday, December 5th at 6:30 p.m. Come join us to help celebrate giving for our backyard neighbors! For more information, contact Joanne Siekierke or Cindy Romnek.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! CHRISTMAS CAROLING ON SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
The Witness Ministry is hosting a sub lunch and Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 3rd from 11:30 – 2:00p.m. We’ll board a Lamers bus as our winter sleigh, to merrily go forth to visit homebound/medically bound members and area assisted living facilities. Before heading out, we’ll enjoy a quick sub lunch from 11:30 – Noon in the narthex area, then be off on our Christmas Caroling - way.
This is a family-friendly outing for members, friends and neighbors - invite a singing buddy (no experience necessary/song sheets provided). Please sign up on the Witness Ministry board if you are interested. For more information, contact Kris Gurholt (Witness Ministry Leader) or Cindy Romnek.
DO YOU LIKE TO SEW? Is your sewing machine gathering dust in a closet? Would you like to have fun with a great bunch of people from PoP? Come join the PoP-a-Stitch group. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Over
the next few weeks, we’ll be working on making fleece hats, scarves and mittens (see next paragraph). Then we’ll begin working on quilts for the “Carl Wolff Center,” a hospital in Romania. You do not have to sew to join us. We also
need people to cut out patterns and quilt pieces, or just come and visit with us while we work on the pro-jects. Contact Kay Fuerst at [email protected] if you would like more information.
LET’S FILL UP THE MITTEN TREE - PoP-a-Stitch has set up a “mitten tree.” Please bring in hats, mittens or
scarves to ‘decorate’ the trees (hand-made or store bought). We will then donate the items to local charities in early December.