We are the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus – in the heart of Orlando!
YOUR EASTER INVITATION
Maybe you were already planning to join us. Maybe you had other plans (i.e. travel
to be with family). Maybe you’ve never thought of Easter in that way
(“Invitation?”).
But, your Easter invitation has arrived.
It is an invitation from God to hear, taste, and see the greatest triumph this world
will ever know: Jesus is alive! Death has no power over Him! Jesus gives new life
to us, life filled with reconciliation, peace, and hope! Jesus reigns supreme over
every challenge, frailty, disease, and disaster, for He is the Champion, the
Resurrected One! THE. BEST. NEWS. EVER!
If you hear this as good news, if it makes your heart beat and long to see Jesus, if
you read that and feel any excitement…then share that invitation with someone
this Easter. Invite someone to join you at Prince of Peace to hear the best news ever.
Invite a family member (“my pastor told me to…but let’s make it a family day!”).
Invite a neighbor. Invite a friend. Invite someone you just met. Just invite someone.
Think about it. You may be an instrument for God to change a life, for all eternity,
with just a simple invitation.
See page 9 for Holy Week service times.
April 2017
www.poporlando.com
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YOUTH & FAMILY
MINISTRY SEARCH
TEAM FORMING
The Board of Directors has
authorized creation of a Search
Team for a full-time servantleader for the Youth and Family
Ministry at Prince of Peace/
Príncipe de Paz. This action
follows the recommendation
given by the Exploratory Team
for Youth and Family Ministry
as they concluded their work in
late 2016.
The Search Team will be tasked
with prayerfully seeking a
qualified individual who will
further develop and implement
our ministry to families and
youth, serving not only those
who are already a part of the
PoP/PdeP family, but also
reaching those that God desires
to draw to be a part of His
people here.
The Exploratory Team recommendations emphasized the
need to engage a leader who is:
• wired for “out of the box”
thinking
• culturally sensitive and
bilingual
• able to lead and equip others
• possesses a “contagious faith”
It is hoped that many of those
who participated in the first
Exploratory Team will also feel
led to be a part of this search
committee.
“Don’t
let
anyone
look
down
on you because you are young, but set an
example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”
— 1 Timothy 4:12
Sonny’s Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 11th is Spirit Night at Sonny’s BBQ. Come and enjoy
a delicious meal and support our Youth Ministry. Our Youth will
receive 25% of your bill! Don’t forget to bring the flyer.
Youth Group Schedule – 6:00 to 7:30 pm
April 2, 2017
No Meeting
April 9, 2017
No Meeting
April 16, 2017
No Meeting
April 23, 2017
Family Life Center
April 30, 2017
No Meeting
Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Prince of Peace will host the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 15 from
9:30 to 11:00 am. There will be lots of candy, games, a bounce house, firetrucks,
and more! Help spread the word about this wonderful community event!
Easter Breakfast
The Youth will once again be serving a hot breakfast on Easter (Sunday, April 16)
from 7:00 to 10:00 am in the Family Life Center. Free-will donations are encouraged
Confirmation Schedule
Confirmation Classes will be held on Sundays April 2*, 9, 23, and 30 from 4:30 to
6:00 pm. No class on Sunday April 16 due to Easter!
*Class on Sunday, April 2, will be from 3:00 to 5:00 pm.
Upcoming Youth Activities
Maundy Thursday Worship – Thursday, April 13 at 4:30, 5:30, and 7:00 pm
Good Friday Worship – Friday, April 14 at 4:30, 5:30, and 7:00 pm
Easter Day Worship – Sunday, April 16 at 6:30, 8:00, 9:00, and 11:00 am
Food Pantry & Clothing Drive – Saturday, April 22 at 9:00 am
FOR THE YOUTH
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Classroom of
the Month
VPK B
Celebrating Literacy Week
with Pastor Ken!
Important Dates
Preschool
Staff Meeting – Monday, April 10 at 6:00 pm
Preschool
Oversight
Committee – Tuesday, April 18 at 5:00 pm
School
Closures – Friday, April 14 (Good Friday)
Did You Know…
Prince
of Peace Lutheran Preschool will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary in 2019?
Save the Date
Friday,
June 2nd will be the Closing Program and VPK Graduation. Please join us
to
help celebrate the tremendous children and families we are so blessed to serve!
Help
Fund Our Playground Renovations!
We need your help to make our next playground update a reality for our students!
Funds raised through our FlipGive fundraiser will support the Playground
Renovation
and the Scholarship Fund. Do your everyday shopping with hundreds
of brands and PoP Preschool will earn cash back on each of your purchases. Visit
www.flipgive.com/f/191246
to start shopping now!
Have
a Heart
The Preschool staff would like to thank everyone who participated in “Have a
Heart” and thereby provided donations of wish-list items to the school. Thank you
for your generous support.
Mrs. Alicia Stafford
Bookkeeper & Preschool
Administrative Assistant
Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York
Birthday:
July 2nd
Family:
Two children and three
grandchildren
Favorite Bible Verse:
Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and
my salvation—whom shall
I fear? The LORD is the
stronghold of my life—of
whom shall I be afraid?
What do you like to do in your
spare time?
Go to movies, bowling,
spend time with my
grandchildren.
What is your favorite thing
about Prince of Peace?
There are so many
things to list! But it’s my
home away from home.
The people are my
family. I love my job.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
As of the end of February 2017,
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
and Preschool continues to
operate “in the black!”
Church Received
Preschool Received
$ 105,097
$ 56,797
Total Received
$ 161,894
Total Expenses
$ 156,498
Net Income
$
5,396
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MUSIC NOTES
PARISH CHOIR Rehearsal Schedule
Thursday, April 6 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm – Music Room
Thursday, April 13 – 8:00 to 9:30 pm – Choir Loft
Saturday, April 15 – 1:00 to 3:00 pm – Choir Loft
Thursday, April 20 – No Rehearsal
Thursday, April 27 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm – Music Room
WORSHIP TEAM Rehearsal Schedule
Wednesday, April 5 – 8:00 to 10:00 pm
Tuesday, April 11 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Saturday, April 15 – 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday, April 18 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Tuesday, April 25 – 7:00 to 9:00 pm
SPECIAL MUSIC FOR HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Joining us for Good Friday worship services (4:30 and
7:00 pm) are Ashton Knowles (violin/viola) and Katie
Capp (cello).
Easter morning, we are blessed to have a Brass ensemble
helping to lead much of the music at the 8:00 and 9:30 am
services. Thank you to Julie Lushetsky (trumpet), Jim
Romand (trumpet), Joel Green (trumpet), Michelle
Swenson (French horn), Bill Snook (tuba), and John
Holysz (percussion) for offering your talents to the Lord!
MÖLLER PIPE ORGAN RESTORATION
The restoration of our Möller Pipe Organ is complete as
of Friday, March 24, 2017! Swem Pipe Organ has finished
installing new electrical shade engines, balancing the
blower, and fine tuning other facets of the instrument.
Thank you to all who have supported this project! Watch
for details regarding a dedication service and concert,
likely to be held early this Fall.
SUPPORT MUSIC AT PRINCE OF PEACE
If you wish to monetarily support the various music
ministries of Prince of Peace above and beyond your
regular giving, a dedicated account has been created for
just this. Please designate “Music @ PoP” on the memo
line of your check or in the comments field if donating
online.
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Many people do intentional planning in order to
accomplish personal priorities. Examples of this include
education, recreation, career, housing, vacations and
worship. It rings true, when something is a priority, we
usually plan for desired outcomes.
Economic outcomes require planning as well. Elements
of such planning include working to produce income,
budgeting, saving, debt reduction, insurance, education,
and long-term concerns such as retirement or healthcare.
All these concerns require planning if goals are to be
reached. Without planning, the future is left to circumstances that may miss the benefits that most people
desire.
Planning shouldn’t be limited to finances or future.
People often spend endless hours planning to improve
their quality of life or planning vacations. We plan for
recreation, entertainment, sporting events, weekends at
the lake or walks in the woods. All this planning is done
because these activities are important priorities for
emotional, physical and social well-being.
Generosity is also an important element of life that
requires good planning. People who give their first-fruits
do so with planning and discipline. Those who practice
such planning in response to the Lord’s kindness,
confirm their priorities for the Lord’s work and for other
people.
Planning for the end-of-life transfer of a person’s material
property is a component of life that has significant
ramifications for others. A sad reality is that the average
person spends little time planning for the responsible
stewardship of their estate when they go to heaven.
Estate plans often fail to explore charitable benefits.
Charitable estate planning can avoid unintended gifts to
Uncle Sam, designating them instead for family and
ministry.
Robin Paris – Gift Planning Counselor
(937) 477-9713 | [email protected]
Marleen Schmidt – Congregational Gift Planner
(321) 246-1156 | [email protected]
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Winter is over and Spring has sprung! Our clocks have been set ahead and we've
been
enjoying the additional hour or so of daylight in the evening. Have you taken
this
opportunity
to reconnect with your family? Take advantage of the daylight
savings and the beautiful Spring weather to ride bikes with the kids, or go on a
walk
and observe the nature around you. How about playing outdoor games like
basketball,
tossing a football, or something as simple as catching a ball? Did you
have a tough day and are not so energetic? Then find a local park with playground
equipment
and let the kids have fun! You and the family can even take Fido on a
nice
evening walk!
Everyone is so busy these days—constantly running someone here or dropping
someone off there. It makes it all the more important for us to find quality time to
be together, and to make the most of that time. All too quickly, the kids are grown,
no longer living at home, and that special bonding time will be lost forever!
Don't let the time get away from you! Invest in your children, and when the time
comes, they will have learned how to be quality parents by observing you!
In His Name,
Kathy Hudson
Sunday School Superintendent
Saturday, April 15 – 9:30 to 11:00 am
Volunteers Needed – Assist with the egg hunts and chaperone the
bounce house. Sign up online at www.poporlando.com/EggHunt
Candy Donations Needed – Individually-wrapped candy of any kind
(chocolate or other). Please drop off donations in the church office,
Narthex, or Family Life Center by Monday, April 10.
April 2017
HEARTS FOR JESUS
This year our Hearts for Jesus
project, ministering to the LLC
comfort dogs, will be held on
Sunday, April 2, 2017, during the
Sunday School hour (9:30 - 10:30
am). We will hold the event in
our upstairs classrooms near the
FLC. Each child will have the
opportunity to participate in fun
game challenges with random
prizes. Refreshments will be
served at the completion of our
event.
As in the past, all Crosstrainers
from 2 years thru 5th grade will
receive a letter and pledge form.
Our Crosstrainers are asked to
show their support for the
Hearts for Jesus project. Each
Crosstrainer will receive a
pledge sheet to use in gathering
pledges from sponsors (family
members, friends, PoP church
family). The pledge is a flat-fee
amount designated by each
sponsor and will be collected
after our Hearts for Jesus event.
This year we have invited the
PoP Preschool to join us in
gathering donations and participating in our Hearts for Jesus
event!
We always have a lot of fun at
our Hearts for Jesus events and
are pleased to support such a
worthwhile organization. Please
remember to show our younger
PoP members your support
when they ask!
CLOTHING DRIVE
Our semi-annual Clothing Drive
is upon us once again! We are
collecting gently used clothing
and small household items to
distribute to those in need
during the April 22nd Food
Pantry. Please sort items into
men’s, women’s, and children’s
bags and bring to the church
office beginning April 2nd.
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NGEL INISTRY
The
Prince of Peace Care Bear is a hand-crafted symbol
of
hope,
love and comfort given to a toddler going
through
cancer treatments at Arnold Palmer Hospital
Orlando. Each bear is gently stuffed with soft, cuddly fill
which gives the child something to cuddle with and sleep
with when they need the secure feeling that they are
being cared for. A crocheted heart is sewn onto the bear
as a symbol of love and prayers are being said while the
bear is stitched together. Sonia Tellez has resurrected the
bear from 10 years ago when 40 bears were given as
Christmas presents to the children having to spend time
in the hospital. Thank you, Sonia, for taking on this fun
project!
We
are beginning to offer a few bears to toddlers at the
time
of their baptism showing them that God’s love is
abundant through the love of Prince of Peace and the
Angels.
We continue to work on the many items we donate to
Winnie & Arnold Palmer Hospitals and the Hubbard
House.
Many skeins of yarn have been donated to our
group and we are so thankful. We meet the first and third
Thursday
of each month in the Board Room. Come join
us if you are looking for a huggable experience!
Left:
The new 2017
Care Bear!
Right:
The 40 bears
given in 2007
A
M
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April 2017
YOUNG AT HEART
April 12 – 11:00 am
“Love the LORD your God, walk in all his ways,
hold fast to him.” – Deuteronomy 11:22
Please join us on Wednesday, April 12th at 11:00 am as we
gather together for some food and fellowship! Plan to
bring a brown bag lunch and, of course, a friend. After a
brief meeting, we will assemble goodie bags for the April
15th Easter Egg Hunt.
EGYPTIAN DINNER
Fundraiser for Persecuted Christians
Saturday, April 22 – 6:00 pm
On Saturday, April 22 at 6:00 pm there will be an
Egyptian dinner here at Prince of Peace in the Family Life
Center. The meal, sponsored by LCMS Burning Bush
Ministries, will be prepared by members of the local
Egyptian Christian community and will feature authentic
Egyptian food. This event is a fundraiser for Lift Your Eyes
Ministries which assists Christians in Egypt who suffer
persecution and discrimination. The featured speaker
will be Pastor Ashraf Ibrahim. Others will also be on
hand to tell their stories about life as a Christian in Egypt.
Why focus on Egypt? Egypt plays a major role in the
Biblical narrative. The Israelites were freed from slavery
in Egypt by God on the occasion of the first Passover. The
Holy Family found refuge in Egypt when King Herod
wanted to kill the baby Jesus. And today there are over
10-million Christians in this country of 92 million people.
These are our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer
persecution for their faith. God tells us: “Remember…
those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were
suffering” (Hebrews 13:3).
The program will reveal what it is like for a Christian to
live in a Muslim-dominated land. While not required to
attend this event, a suggested donation of $20 ($10 for
students) is requested to support Lift Your Eyes. Tickets
are available at www.poporlando.com/Egypt. You may
also contact Bruce or Barbara Lieske directly at
[email protected] or (407) 359-0449.
Sponsored by LCMS Burning Bush Ministries.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
FOOD FOR FAMILIES
EASTER OUTREACH
Sunday,
April 2
Be sure to give a warm welcome to the
newest members of Prince of Peace on
Sunday, April 2nd! New Members will
be celebrated in both 8:15 and 10:45 Easter Breakfast
services, and during a Courtyard
Sunday, April 16 // 7 to 10 am
Reception between services (weather
The Youth will be serving up a hot,
permitting).
delicious breakfast in the Family Life
Center on Easter morning! Free-will
MOPS Clean Up Day
donations are encouraged, these will
Saturday,
April
8
//
8:00
am
support ongoing youth activities.
Help is needed as we clean up the
campus
in preparation for Easter
Clothing
Drive
Sunday! Come early to get some coffee
Saturday, April 22 // 9:00 am
and
donuts! Work includes laying
mulch, trimming bushes and trees, We are collecting gently used clothing
polishing the wood in the Sanctuary and small household items to distribute
and
FLC, and more. This is a Thrivent to those in need during the April 22nd
Food Pantry. Please sort items into
Action Team sponsored event.
men’s, women’s, and children’s bags
and bring to the church office beginning
Easter Egg Hunt
April 2nd.
Saturday, April 15 // 9:30 to 11 am
All are invited to this exciting com- Egyptian Dinner
munity event as we celebrate our Lord’s
Saturday, April 22 // 6:00 pm
resurrection! Continuous egg hunts,
lots
of candy, a bounce house, firetruck, Enjoy an authentic Egyptian dinner
and more! This event is free and fun for while learning what it is like being a
all
ages! For more information, visit Christian in modern day Egypt. See
www.poporlando.com/EggHunt.
page 6 for more details.
www.poporlando.com/VBS
Registration opens April 14
Southeastern Food Bank/Bread
of Life Fellowship has been
delivering boxes of food to over
3,600 families at Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas through
the Food for Families program
for 25 years!
New Member Reception
VBS 2017!
June 5 - 9, 2017
Volunteers are needed for this
year’s Easter Outreach!
Easter Food for Families will be
held on Saturday, April 15, from
at 7:00 pm to midnight, and
Easter Sunday (April 16)
beginning at 8:00 am. The
outreach is based out of Ocoee
High School. No need to register
in advance, just show up and
sign in!
Questions? Call (407) 654-7777
DIRECTORY UPDATE
Material Submitted to LifeTouch;
Proof Due Before Easter
Our long-awaited directory now
has all necessary information
submitted to our publisher,
LifeTouch. We anticipate the
proof copy to be back to us in
early April so that we can give
final approval to print.
The directory that is being
produced is a part of LifeTouch’s
“Community Connect” program.
This program enables us to add
or
update
pictures
(new
members, life-events) anytime
we have 15 families to schedule
a sitting. The program also
includes a mobile app to access
the latest directory information.
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April 2017
MONEY FOR MISSIONS
The Lutheran Women in Mission have selected the
missions that will receive money from them this year. We
have been working since September and currently have
$1500.00 to donate to mission projects. Thanks to all who
helped us with these projects!
$190 – Lutheran World Relief Emergency Water
(surviving a natural disaster)
LWML AT PRINCE OF PEACE
Wednesday, April 19 // 10:30 am
We are invited to an LWML Zone Rally at St. Luke's
Lutheran Church on Saturday, April 22. If you would like
to join us, please contact Carlene Lemcke.
We want to send a care package to DCE Kenny Green for
his birthday in June. We know what to send but realize
the postage to Uruguay is very expensive (i.e. $60.00 for
a 5-1/2 lb. box). If anyone would like to contribute to the
postage fund, please see Donna Browne.
Our next meeting is Wednesday, April 19th. Keep filling
your mite boxes and bringing them to church the 3rd
Sunday of each month. Last month we collected $45.50,
down from over $100 the previous month. All mites are
sent to the National and District LWML offices for
mission grants chosen at their conventions. One that the
national LWML has chosen is called Lutheran Youth
Corps ($25,000). The LCMS is developing this Youth
Corp to equip and support young Lutheran adults with
service opportunities in the urban and underserved
communities. As always, we ask you to pray for this
grant and the ones we are supporting here at PoP.
BOD NOMINATIONS
Beginning in April, a Nominating Committee will be
seeking nominations for members of Prince of Peace/
Príncipe de Paz to serve on the Board of Directors. Six
members will be elected to serve a two-year term on the
BoD, the governing board of our congregation.
Watch for more information about the nominations
process and the semi-annual congregational meeting to
come in early April.
$100 – Mission of the Good Shepherd in Belize
(helping orphaned children)
$210 – Wycliffe (audio scriptures for Tembo
people in Democratic Republic of the Congo)
$100 – LiveUCF (campus ministry)
$200 – Global Lutheran Outreach (mission work
of Kenny Green in Uruguay)
$200 – Shara Cunningham (LCMS Missionary in
Africa)
$200 – Pastor's Discretionary Fund (helps PoP
assist with individuals’ acute needs)
$100 – Lift Your Eyes Ministries (persecuted
Christians in Egypt)
$200 – Lutheran Counseling Service (provides
counseling for someone who can't afford it).
THANK YOU…
The family of Peggy Kreps would like to thank so many
people who helped make the celebration of her life so
special.
Pastor Grandpa (Ludwig), Pastor Ken, Pastor Borges, Pam,
Austin, Parish Choir, Russell, Bill and Royanne, Otto and
Joan, and the Sunday School children. Also, all who were in
attendance and even those who were not able to be there but
were there in your thoughts.
Thank you for your continued thoughts and prayers as
we grieve the loss of our mother, grandmother, and great
grandmother.
Our Lord, family, and friends have been a great source of
strength through this process.
In Christ’s love,
The Kreps, Adkins, and Rothell families
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APRIL BIRTHDAYS
2
3
4
5
6
7
Abigail Seyfert
Avery Wilson
Pam Ingersoll
Danilda Feliz
11
Mikayla Munson
12
Donna Browne
14
Bob Eldredge
Raul Rubio
Angelique Alamo
Kylee Driver
Leonel Ramirez
Luis Febres
Vicente Benjamín
Richard Summers
Roger Vokovich
Sandra Lopez
15
Moranda Ramey
Asher Weeks
16
Andrea Keliher
Shelley Veal
17
Mariana Vasquez
Sharleen Jespersen
James Finnie
Amanda Summers
Dave Wilson
Rosario Corrow
Deisy Mejia
Zachary Jones
Chloe Wiltse
8
Lisa Brooks
9
Mary Ellen Branneky
10
Beatriz Paris
Elizabeth King
Linda Becker
Donald Melick
Lawrence Monroe
Haleigh Lewis
18
David Wilson
Wendy Churchville
Jenna Crouch
19
Peg Henderson
Wiledwin Maldonado
21
Carmen Rivera
Linda I’Anson
Harry Montalvo
22
Claudia Lopez
23
Daryl Flynn
24
Steve Hudson
Rebecca Boogher
25
Janet Rodriguez
Annabella Montalvo
26
Joel Green
27
Eliza Vega
Israel Lopez
Connie Murillo
Melissa Vance
Krista Koenig
Yalexa De Jesus
28
Marleen Schmidt
Anatilde Staley
Tyler Klingbiel
29
Samuel Borges
Ellie Saylor
30
Donna Keylon
We wish many birthday blessings
to those who celebrate their
special day this month!
If we have missed you,
please contact the church office.
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April 2017
ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS
Chuck Boogher, Janet Bothast, Bonnie Custer, Grace Dapper,
Al Dicks, Linda Dicks, Dottie Dreves, Ellie Dreves, Sandy Driver,
Steve Hardesty, Barbara Hill, Linda House, Bill Jordan, Kathie King,
Carlene Lemcke, Kathy McCrary, Joanne Monroe, Milagros Rosa,
Annette Royal, Don Schwartzburg, Marilyn Scott, Cindy Sibly,
Nancy Spohn, Peggy Stafford, Linda Stevens, Michael Vokovich,
Noelle Vokovich, Joyce White
HOSPITALIZED/OUTPATIENT DURING MARCH
Henry Buchanan, Ed Estes, Jan Fry, Joseph Heinz, Barbara Hill,
Brooks Ingersoll, Don Mathews, Sara Morales, Jeff Powell
We invite you to prayerfully
consider sponsoring an issue of
the Crossroads newsletter. If you
are interested, please fill out the
form below then return it to the
church office.
Name: _______________________
q In loving memory of:
SYMPATHY TO…
•
SPONSORSHIP
Dwight Foote on the death of his wife, Betsy Foote
GIFTS & MEMORIALS
_____________________________
q In celebration of:
In loving memory of Geraldine Long:
Linda I’Anson
_____________________________
In loving memory of Donnie Reynolds:
Mr. & Mrs. Donald Reynolds
_____________________________
q In thanksgiving for:
q To the glory of God.
EASTER LILIES
April – May
June – July
Our Easter celebrations will include having our worship spaces decorated
with beautiful white lilies. Please consider placing a lily in memory of a loved
one or to commemorate a special occasion.
$100 ________
$50 ________
If you receive envelopes, you will find a special envelope contained in your
packet. You may also use the form below or visit www.poporlando.com/lilies.
$35
$25 ________
Other amount: _______________
The suggested donation is $15 per plant. Please place your donation in the
offering plate or drop it off at the church office by Sunday, April 9, 2017.
________
Envelope #: __________________
Name: _____________________________________________________________
FOOD DROP
Envelope #: _______________________ Donation: _______________________
Wednesday, May 10
In Memory of: _______________________________________________________ Volunteers needed until 1 pm
In Celebration of: ____________________________________________________
For more info or to RSVP,
email Sharleen Jespersen at
[email protected]
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Ministry Staff
Here at Prince of Peace, we believe
that personal spiritual development
and community are important parts
of living out the Christian faith. Life
Groups are small groups in which
people can connect and do life together, build friendships, and study God’s Word.
All members are encouraged to find a Life Group they are interested in, or even to
start their own! Some of our ongoing Life Groups include:
LIVING A LIFE OF RECONCILIATION
Group study of “Go and be Reconciled”
1st & 3rd Sundays at 6:00 pm | Church Library
Katie & Andy Abercrombie | (407) 902-8414 | [email protected]
MEN IN THE MORNING
A casual study of God’s Word for men, using resources by Pat Morley
Mondays at 6:20 am | Family Life Center
Pete Greenfield | (407) 929-0596 | [email protected]
STARTING STRONG
Biblical foundations for newly-weds and nearly-weds
1st & 3rd Sundays at 7:00 pm | Baldwin Park
Austin and Alyssa Wessel | (573) 803-7040 | [email protected]
WHY PRAY?
40-day group-read and study of “Why Pray?” by John DeVries
Fridays at 5:30 pm | East Orlando
Judy Finnie | (321) 287-1084 | [email protected]
START A LIFE GROUP
If you are interested in starting a Life Group of your own, we have loads of resources
available to help you launch successfully! Email [email protected] to find
out more.
This newsletter is published monthly as a service to members and friends of
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & Preschool
1515 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32807
Church (407) 277-3945 • School (407) 275-6703 • Fax (407) 380-1802
Worship on Sundays:
8:15 am – Traditional
10:45 am – Contemporary
11:00 am – Servicio en español
Sunday School & Adult Education – 9:30 am
Submitting Material to the PoP Crossroads...
Submissions need to be sent via email no later than the 20th of each month
(early submission is encouraged). [email protected]
Rev. Kenneth D. Green II
Senior Pastor
Cell: (703) 338-4387
[email protected]
Rev. Adolfo Borges
Associate Pastor
Cell: (407) 437-8057
[email protected]
Rev. David G. Ludwig
Pastor Emeritus
Cell: (407) 341-0814
[email protected]
Ligia Morales-Borges
Deaconess
[email protected]
Gerry Noss, R.N.
Parish Nurse
[email protected]
Mika Thompson
Associate Worship Team Leader
[email protected]
Austin Wessel
Director of Worship & Media
[email protected]
Julianne Wiegand
Director of Preschool & Childcare
[email protected]
Preschool Staff
Alicia Stafford
Admin. Assistant
Robin Sukut
2-Year Olds
Viviana Garcia
Toddlers
Nicole Harding
2-Year Olds
Maria Bolanos
3-Year Olds
Gladys Tejada
3-Year Olds
Ellen Boogher
VPK
Maria Lacen
VPK
Mary Kelly
VPK
Jennifer Montalvo
Food Program
Support Staff
Ely Cirino
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Russell Becker
Maintenance & Custodian
[email protected]
Alicia Stafford
Bookkeeper
[email protected]
Prince of Peace Crossroads
12
April 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
BoD Present: Don Matthews, Bob Zamsky, Rick
Ackerman, Jason Seyfert, Jim Ingersoll, Daryl Flynn,
Jennifer Hoge, Tom Zehnder, Kurt Bickel, Kathy
Hudson, Rev Ken Green (ex-officio)
BoD Absent (excused): Jim Nocks, Amaury Suarez
Committee Reports
•
Preschool
Julianne W
Presentation yesterday at all three service was well
received
•
Budget Review
Jim I
Preschool was favorable YTD Jan about $6,500 of
total $6,900 favorable. Revenue received is almost
right on budget, as are expenses. So far, off to a
good start.
•
Property proposal for cleaning
Discussed. No action taken today.
•
Future Strategic Focus and Book:
Kurt B
Discussed difference between Board responsibilities
as described in our Constitution v By-laws v Policies
Staff Present: Julianne Wiegand
Don M
WELCOME
M/S/C to approve
Approval of Today’s Agenda
Approval
of
Minutes:
January
2017
M/S/C to approve
DEVOTION
Jen H
BOD DISCUSSSION
Pastor Ken
Senior Pastor Report
• M/S/C to appoint Jim Ingersoll as Treasurer;
replacing Amaury Suarez who has resigned as
Treasurer but remains on the BOD; due to health
reasons. PK has approached Linda I’Anson & Sheila
Roberts to act as co-Financial Committee Team
Leads. PK is approaching church members to be
Financial Secretary taking over for Don Lauher who
wishes to step down at the end of the first quarter.
PK is also looking at volunteers for the Count Team;
as there are people who are transitioning off the
team.
• M/S/C to appoint Cathy Weidner as Chair of the
Personnel Committee. Rick Ackerman will continue
as a committee member. Guidance needed for next
steps for Youth & Family Ministry. Decision to
charge the Pastor & President to form a committee
to search for a candidate among members of the
exploratory committee, personnel committee, parent
of children & youth, etc. M/S/C to approve.
• PK is following up to see what funds Trinity
Downtown may have to distribute to help us with a
research study to develop organization to better
serve the Hispanic community. Board affirmed PK
to work with Trinity to determine outreach ministry
they may wish to support.
Don M
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Next Meeting – March 27, 2017 led by Bob Zamsky
ADJOURN – PRAYER
M/S/C to Adjourn 8:38 pm
Respectfully submitted by Rick Ackerman, BoD Secretary