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The Holy Spirit Comes at PentecostPrince of Peace is a...• Hub
of spiritual
transformation
using God’s Word,
Sacrament, and
Prayer,
• Equipping us to
build networks of
vibrant Christian
communities,
• Extending to
our homes, to our
neighbors, and
beyond, making
disciples of Jesus.
WorshipSaturdays 5:30pm,
Sundays 8:15 & 11amSunday School & Adult
Education 9:45am
www.poplc.orgChurch 703.451.5855 School 703.451.6177
Fax 703.569.09788304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA
22152-1695
The Prince of Peace coMMUnicaTor
VoL. 1 no. 5 MaY 2018
NAT I O NAL DAY OF PR AYE RMAY 3 (PAGE 6 )
Pg 2 Call Committee Update....Pg 3 GO! Monthly ProjectPg 4 Women
of the Word...
Pg 5 Student Ministry...Pg 8 Calendar
2018 ConfirmandsThe confirmands will share their faith stories
at 7:00pm May 5 and participate in the rite of confirmation at
11:00am May 6. My hope is that as we gather in support of these
young people they will be filled by the power of the Holy Spirit. I
encourage you to take some time and pray for each one of the
students and their families individually. Pray that they may be
continually sustained by God’s Word and by the people of God that
He has placed in their lives. May Prince of Peace always be a place
these students can continue to grow in their faith and love for
Jesus Christ.
John Durkin, Minister to Families and Children
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one
place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty
rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were
sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested
on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them
utterance. Acts 2:1-4
Pentecost CelebrationSunday, May 20
11AM Multi-National Pentecost Service 12PM Potluck Lunch (Bring
your favorite dish ready to share. Please plan on it serving 12
people. If you have questions call Linda Harley 703-866-6060)
2PM HIMnals Blessing Concert
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POP Communicator Page 2 May 2018
Budget Deficit
Our deficit rose again in March. However, we give thanks to all
of you who have gone over and beyond in your giving in the month of
April, which will be reported next month.
Let’s work together and finish up our fiscal year, June 30, 2018
in the black!
[email protected]
Regular Income Jul 2017 – Mar 2018$1,054,546.50
Regular Expenses Jul 2017 – Mar 2018
$1,134,127,.01
Deficit: $79,580.51
Senior Pastor Call Committee Update On April 17, the BoSL, the
Senior Pastor Call Committee, Vacancy Pastor Gary Rueter, and
Circuit Visitor Pastor Jack Meehan met for the first time to pray
together and review the process for calling our next senior pastor.
As a reminder, the process that will be followed is outlined below.
A larger version is available in the office. The Call Committee is
beginning Step 2 of the process which is the Congregational
Profile. During this phase, the Call Committee, with guidance from
the Circuit Visitor, will gather input from the congregation and
other sources to document pertinent information about Prince of
Peace which helps us determine the type of senior pastor we need.
The Call Committee will be looking for ways to engage the
congregation and collect feedback to contribute to the
Congregational Profile. Once completed, the Congregational Profile
is reviewed by the BoSL and shared with the congregation. It is
important to recognize that this process cannot be timebound if we
are truly being led by the Holy Spirit. Also during this phase, the
Call Committee along with the BoSL, Vacancy Pastor, and Ministry
Administrator will review funding requirements and begin planning
for the budget needed for candidates’ visits, moving expenses, and
salary. Please continue to join us and the Prince of Peace Prayer
Committee in praying for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and patience
for the Call Committee, the congregation, our staff, our Vacancy
Pastor, our Circuit Visitor, and our next Senior Pastor. As always,
questions or concerns can be shared at any time with BoSL at
[email protected] or at a monthly Sunday Listening Forum or a
bi-monthly (on the odd-numbered months) Saturday Listening Forum
(more information available on page 7).
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POP Communicator Page 3 May 2018
GO!Go! Monthly Projects
Each month we highlight our church’s GO! Project and ask our
members to pray
for our GO! Missionary of the Month. Check out the GO! Board by
Room 26.
Empty Bowls: Neighbors Meeting Neighbors Helping Neighbors. .
.All for ECHO!
It was a neighborhood affair when neighbors met for the Empty
Bowls event on April 22 at Prince of Peace. Friendships were made
from all walks of life while beautiful, hand crafted bowls were
selected and tasty treats were served by neighborhood
restaurants.
* $15,019 & 187 canned goods donated to ECHO!
We especially thank:* the 70+ neighbor volunteers who made the
bowls
* the 30+ POP volunteers who helped to set up, tear down, serve,
and pick up food.
* Afghan Kabob, Trader Joes, Milano’s, Malek’s, Panera Bread and
Hannah’s Catering and Arepas Bees for their donations
This event would not have been possible without the vision of
Melinda and Michael Reidy!
There is power in prayer! Make every effort to keep the unity of
the Spirit through the bond of peace. Ephesians 4:3. ‘Pray for your
neighborhood’ is the next Go! project.
There will be a giant Springfield area map on the Go! Board
outside Room 26 where you can find the dot that symbolizes your
home and pray for your neighbors.
[email protected]
Coming soon! Go! Project: “Pray for your neighborhood!”
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Inviting all Women to Celebrate 25 years of Women of the
Word
A Closing BrunchHosted by
Prince of Peace Women of the Word
Wednesday, May 23, 9:30 – 11:30am Fellowship HallFor our closing
WOW brunch this year, we want to celebrate God’s faithfulness in
our lives. 25 years ago, a group of POP women had the vision to
start a midweek Bible study fellowship group. Many women’s lives
and their families have been transformed through this special
ministry. Join us to celebrate and hear stories of God’s
faithfulness! Invite your friends and please bring a brunch dish to
share.
Ladies’ Night Out May 19, 12:00-3:00pm for “Picnic, Poetry, and
Prose” at Bull Run Winery. Please bring a dish for our picnic
potluck and your favorite quote or poem to share. Carpooling is an
option. Contact DCE Stacey Crosson if your interested at
[email protected] or call 703-451-4855.
Faith Shapers: On Tuesday, May 8, from 7:00 to 9:00pm, Faith
Shapers will discuss a selection out of the book Devotional
Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups by Richard
Foster. The Devotional Classics selections usually take no more
than 20 minutes to read. Read the selection titled “The Present
Moment,” by Jean-Pierre de Caussade, starting on page 200. Please
note meeting location change for this month only: Kim Robinson’s
home, 8107 American Holly Road, Lorton, VA 22079. For more
information, contact Jennifer Gross ([email protected])
A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ
www.poplc.org/women
Wednesday Mornings9:30-11:[email protected]
Faith ShapersSoul-Tending ReadingMeets monthly on Tuesday
[email protected]
Holy ComfortersQuilt making for charityResumes
January-MayThursdays, 9:00am-3:00pmRoom 27
Ladies’ Night OutMonthly Fellowship Events [email protected]
For more information:DCE Stacey Tasler CrossonMinister of Care
and Outreach
Email: [email protected]: 571-326-5580
POP Communicator Page 4 May 2018
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POP Communicator Page 5 May 2018
Sunday School9:45-10:45am
Meet in Sanctuary
CHOIR REHEARSALS
Junior Choir - Grades 3-6Sundays, 4:00-5:00pm
HIMnals Choir - Grades 9-12Sundays, 5:00-5:45pm
Living Water Teen Praise BandSundays, 5:45-6:15pmMust be in
HIMnals also
SMALL GROUPSFUEL Wednesday NightTeen Bible StudySenior High
Youth, no R.S.V.P.Weekly, 7:00-9:00pm
Small Group Tuesday NightsSenior High Youth, 7:30-9:00pm7816
Carrleigh Parkway
Follow @poplcva_students on Instagram!
Sign up for the Student Ministry email blast:
http://www.poplc.
org/connect/students/
Student Ministry
Register now for Vacation Bible School
July 30-August 3Rising 1st Graders-Rising 5th Graders
(Kindergarten is currently on a waitlist)Limited space available
for students turning 4 by 9/30/18
Volunteers Needed!https://vbspro.events/p/events/poplc
Registration for the 2018-2019 School Year for Preschool and
Kindergarten is open! Our school is proud to be accredited by NLSA
National Lutheran Schools Accreditation. To ask questions, to learn
more about our programs designed for children from 2 1/2 through
Kindergarten, or to schedule a tour, contact Marcel Page, our
Registrar, at 703-451-6177. Also, be sure to visit our website at
www.poplc.org/school. Tell your family, friends, and neighbors
about Prince of Peace Lutheran School.
Springtime at the PreschoolFrom left to right: guest musician
Ryan Perrella, POP alum, shows his double bass during music;
Courtney Williams and her service dog, Zido, explains the
difference between pet dogs and service dogs during an In-house
Field Trip; children pretend to plant flowers in the dirt in our
small media tables.
HIMnals Blessing Concert May 20, 2PMWe will be saying goodbye to
our senior singers. Pictured to the left are seniors Laura Maloney
and Greta Holliday directing the Primary Choir for the last
time.
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POP Communicator Page 6 May 2018
National Day of Prayer May 3, 10:00am-8:00pm This year on the
National Day of Prayer, Prince of Peace will be a Pray Station. The
chapel will be open to pray for our country, its leaders, and for
any “Luke 6:18” requests. Prayer requests can be texted to
703-831-7734. Come pray with us!
Noonday Prayer at POP May 17, 12:00 - 12:45pm; Chapel All are
invited. If you cannot attend, join us by stopping to pray wherever
you may be. If you wish, you may submit any prayer requests ahead
of time to Guy Danley or Frank Dellermann, [email protected] (703)
491-1083
Here are the Prayer Focuses and Scripture for the Praying as One
for May:
May 6, 2018 Philippians 1:3-6 I thank my God every time I
remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with
joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day
until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work
in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ
Jesus.Pray for: The Senior Pastor Call Committee, Prince of Peace
Congregation, our Pastors and Staff, the new confirmands and give
thanks for mothers.Our Father, we humbly pray for those who serve
You, that You will give them energy and opportunity to share Your
word. Father, we ask that You would bless the Senior Pastor Call
Committee with wisdom and discernment as they do their difficult
work for Prince of Peace. Amen
May 13, 2018 Philippians 2:1-2 So if there is any encouragement
in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit,
any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same
mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one
mind.
Pray for: Those who are struggling in daily life with stress,
addiction, depression or broken hearts. Father, we thank You for
Your encouragement, and ask that You send Your steadfast love to
cover those who are struggling and suffering. Bring them strength
in Your Holy Name, relief from the stress of their burdens, and
fill them with Your joy. Thank you, Amen
May 20, 2018 Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always; again
I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.
The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your
requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds
in Christ Jesus.Pray for: Those struggling with burdens, faith
issues and fear.Father, we thank You for listening to us, that You
take our cares, and exchange them for peace and comfort. We rejoice
in You, in knowing You, and in Your steadfast love for us. Amen
May 27, 2018 Philippians 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is
true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about
these things. What you have learned[a] and received and heard and
seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with
you.Pray for: Giving thanks for our Senior Pastor Call Committee,
and for answered prayers.Father, we thank You for your care and for
Your answers to our prayers. Help us to be patient as we await Your
answers, and to remain firm in the knowledge that You respond to
each need and prayer. Fill us with joy and wisdom and to see others
through Your loving eyes. Amen
ANSWERED PRAYER: Sharing the ways in which God is alive and
moving in your life is an integral component in living out your
faith and encouraging others!
*Grateful for safe travel to Philadelphia and back including
opportunity to attend a conference on Theistic Evolution; It was
sponsored by Westminster Theological Seminary and The Discovery
Institute.*I’m grateful to be with my family!
Share YOUR Stories:Write them in the “Friendship Folder” located
in the pews at any worship service or by sending an email
[email protected]. We will include your answered prayers in
the Communicator.
Prayingas One
ESL End of Year CelebrationMay 25, 10:00am-12:30pmFellowship
HallJoin us to celebrate another year of connecting individuals
from all over the world for a common goal, to learn English. This
year we’ve had over 75 students attending English classes and
citizenship classes. Join us for this special day!
[email protected]
Men’s Ministry Serves Central Union Mission Saturday, May
1910:30am - 2:30pmMen ages 12 and up to serve lunch at Central
Union Mission in DC. We will meet in the Narthex to carpool to the
mission to host, serve, and clean up lunch. We will also be
delivering all the socks we collected back in the winter. Come and
make a difference! RSVP: [email protected]
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Board of Servant LeadersErin Summers, Chair
David McLean, Vice ChairKarla Ver Bryck Block,
SecretaryKim Robinson
Chris MartinLeon Debolt
Ministry StaffGary Rueter
Vacancy Senior PastorTim ChristensonAssociate Pastor
Stacey CrossonMinister of Care & Ourtreach
John DurkinMinister to Families & Children
Brad WombleMinistry Administrator
Michael RossiDirector of Music Ministry
Tiffany SearsCommunications Director
Mecia Miles-RockettCommunity Outreach
CoordinatorCindy Holliday
Communications AssistantKatie Boltwood
Youth Ministry AssistantMatthew Bryant
Youth Ministry InternNancy Sinclitico
AccountantTanya Tucker
Receptionist
POPLC SchoolCindy Deatherage, Principal
Marcel Page, School RegistrarLisa Long, Administrative
Assistant
To contact STAFF or BOSL use their name in the format:
[email protected] [email protected]
To contact a PASTOR use:[email protected]
[email protected] 703-451-5855SCHOOL 703-451-6177
POP Communicator Page 7 May 2018
Communicate with yourBoard of Servant Leaders (BOSL)
First Sunday of the Month, 9:45-10:45am, Church OfficeEvery
month the BOSL is available to listen to ideas, concerns, and
questions about the ministry of the church. Feel free to email your
questions or thoughts to the BOSL anytime at [email protected].
Saturday Listening ForumSaturday Listening Forums will be held
the first Saturday of every odd
month at 4:15pm (Library).
Submitting Material to the POP JUNE Communicator:Submissions for
the June edition should be sent via the website Communication
Request Form no later than 12:00pm on the FOURTH Tuesday (early
submission is encouraged) of May. The form is located at
www.poplc.org/communicator. Please read through the “Newsletter
Policies and Guidelines.”
Moving On?Prince of Peace strives to love and encourage all who
move on to new destinations. If you will be departing Prince of
Peace in the near future, please contact the church office.
Church Office: 703-451-5855 or [email protected]
Pastor Gary captivating children with Jesus.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1
9:30a ESL Faith Conversation Class 9:30a Powerful Fit 10a ESL
12:30p Staff 6p Powerful Fitness 6p Stephen Ministry 6:30p Cub
Scouts 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Music Prac 7p Properties Mtg 7p Small
Group
29aWoW 9:10a POPLS Chapel 5p Praise Band 6:30pToastmasters 7p
Fuel Bible Study 7p Girl Scout Team 7:15p Homeschool 7:30p GEC
Time
3National Day of Prayer 9aHoly Comforters 9a MOPS 9a POPLS
Chapel 9:30a Powerful Fit9:45aMOMsnext 6p Powerful Fit 6:30p Nueva
Vida 6:30p Prayer Com 7p Pastor Call Com7:30 p Chancel Choir
49:30a Knit, Purl, Pray 10a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletin
Stuffers 3p Funeral Set-Up 5p Scout Lock-in 7p GEC Pray
5 7:30a Men’s Bible 9a Care Ministry 12p Shirley Dewitt Memorial
Service3:30p Music Reh 5:30p Worship w/Communion 6:30p Mosaic
Service6:45p Bible Study 7p Confirmation Faith Stories
68:15a Worship (Com)9:45a Sunday School11a WorshipConfirmation
Sunday4p Jr Choir Reh5p HIMnals Reh5:45p Living Water6:15p
Orchestra7:30 Bells
711a Senior Bible 1p Writing Your Memoirs 6:30p TOPS 7p Boy
Scout 1145 7p Seekers 8:30p Men’s AA
89:30a ESL Faith Conversation Class 9:30a Powerful Fit 10a ESL
12:30p Staff 5:30p Restore 6p Powerful Fitness 6p Stephen Ministry
6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Music Prac 7p Small Group
99aWoW 5p Praise Band 6:30pToastmasters 7p Fuel Bible Study
7:30p GEC Time
109aHoly Comforters 9a MOPS 9:30a Powerful Fit6p Powerful Fit
6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Card Fellowship7p Chess7p Girl Scouts 7p Pastor
Call Com7:30 p Chancel Choir
119:30a Knit, Purl, Pray 10a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletin
Stuffers 10:30a LaLeche2p Wedding setup5p Cub Scouts7p Chess7p GEC
Pray
127:30a Men’s Bible 3:30p Music Reh 5:30p Worship w/Communion
6:30p Mosaic Service6:45p Bible Study
13Mother’s Day
8:15a Worship9:45a Sunday School11a Worship (Com)4p Jr Choir
Reh5p HIMnals Reh5:45p Living Water6:15p Orchestra7:30 Bells
1411a Senior Bible 11:45a Parkinson’s1p Writing Your Memoirs 2p
VOH BOD3p Girl Scouts6:30p TOPS 7p Boy Scout 1145 7p Seekers 8:30p
Men’s AA
159a VOH Board Dir9:30a ESL Faith Conversation Class 9:30a
Powerful Fit 10a ESL 12:30p Staff 6p Powerful Fitness 6p Stephen
Ministry 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Music Prac 7p Small Group
169a VOH BOD9aWoW 9:10a POPLS Chapel5p Praise Band
6:30pToastmasters 7p Fuel Bible Study7:30p Boy Scouts 7:30p GEC
Time
179a MOPS9a POPLS Chapel 9:30a Powerful Fit12p Noonday Prayer6p
Powerful Fit 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Pastor Call Com7:30 p Chancel
Choir
189:30a Knit, Purl, Pray 10a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a Bulletin
Stuffers 11a Sparklers 7p GEC Pray
197:30a Men’s Bible 9:30 Embroidery3:30p Music Reh 5:30p Worship
w/Communion 6:30p Mosaic Service6:45p Bible Study
20Pentecost
8:15a Worship (Com)9:45a Sunday School11a Multi-National
Worship4p Jr Choir Reh5p HIMnals Reh5:45p Living Water6:15p
Orchestra7:30 Bells
2111a Senior Bible 1p Writing Your Memoirs 6p Finance
Support6:30p TOPS 7p Boy Scout 1145 7p Seekers 8:30p Men’s AA
229:30a ESL Faith Conversation Class 9:30a Powerful Fit 10a ESL
12:30p Staff 6p Powerful Fitness 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Music Prac 7p
Small Group
239a End of Year WoW Brunch5p Praise Band 6:30pToastmasters 7p
Fuel Bible Study 7:30p GEC Time
249aHoly Comforters 9a MOPS 9:30a Powerful Fit6p Powerful Fit
6:30p Nueva Vida 7p NAMI 7p Pastor Call Com7:30 p Chancel Choir
259:30a Knit, Purl, Pray 10a ESL Party 10:30a Al-Anon 10:30a
Bulletin Stuffers 7p GEC Pray8p TOH
267:30a Men’s Bible 3:30p Music Reh 5:30p Worship w/Communion 6p
Event Setup6:30p Mosaic Service6:45p Bible Study
27Holy Trinity Sunday
8:15a Worship9:45a Sunday School11a Worship (Com)4p Jr Choir
Reh5p HIMnals Reh5:45p Living Water6:15p Orchestra7:30 Bells
28MEMORIAL DAYOFFICE CLOSED
12p Safe Harbor1p Writing Your Memoirs 8:30p Men’s AA
299:30a ESL Faith Conversation Class 9:30a Powerful Fit 10a ESL
12:30p Staff 6p Powerful Fitness 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Music Prac 7p
Small Group
305p Praise Band 6:30pToastmasters 7p Fuel Bible Study 7:30p GEC
Time
318a SED Colloquy 9:10a POPLS Chapel9:30a Powerful Fit10a MOMS
Club11:15 POPLS Chapel6p Powerful Fit 6:30p Nueva Vida 7p Pastor
Call Com7:30 p Chancel Choir
MAY 2018 POP CALENDAR - Full Calendar on www.poplc.org/media
Weekly Worship Attendance
April 20181st wknd: 989
2nd wknd: 4223rd wknd: 4444th wknd: 393
