PoP Calls John Durkin as Minister of Families and Children

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1 PoP Calls John Durkin as Minister of Families and Children Prince 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. Vol. 18 No. 9 February 28, Prince of Peace called John Durkin to be the Minister of Families and Children during the Voter s Meeting last Sunday, February 22. John Durkin is currently the Director of Youth, Young Adult, and Family Life Ministries at St. John Lutheran Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Call Committee particularly noted John s strengths with building rapport and community among all age groups, his ability to implement the vision of the church, his genuine passion for the ministry, his flexibility and willingness to learn, and his ability to lead and work well in team ministry. John is married to Mary, and they have a daughter, Madison and a son, Mike. Please pray for John and his family as they deliberate their current calls and John s new call to Prince of Peace. Voter s Assembly Set for March 11 to Call Minister of Care and Outreach As promised during the February 22 Voter s Assembly, Prince of Peace will hold another Voter s Assembly in the sanctuary Wednesday, March 11 at 8:30 p.m., for the purpose of calling Stacey Crosson to a new position on staff as Minister of Care and Outreach (MCO). A Town meeting to discuss the MCO call will take place Sunday, March 8 at 9:30 a.m.. As MCO, Stacey would provide interim and referral counseling services for community members in need and leadership for the Stephen Ministries program; develop and execute Christian outreach activities that minister to and serve our community; coordinate adult ministry efforts, to include young adult and college aged ministries, women s and men s ministries, and missional communities; develop a network of volunteers to lead and manage various programs; and support the vision and goals of the Church and the members of the ministry team. Continued on next page:

PoP Communicator Page 2 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Continued from front page: Mid-Week Lenten Services Our mid-week Lenten services will be on Wednesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m. The noon service will include Holy Communion.

2 PoP Communicator Page 2 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Continued from front page: Mid-Week Lenten Services Our mid-week Lenten services will be on Wednesdays at noon and 7:30 p.m. The noon service will include Holy Communion. The evening service will be services of Evening Prayer. Our theme this year is Singing With the Exiles based on passages from the Book of Isaiah. Weekly topics will include: March 4: Marked March 11: Breaking down the gates. March 18: Get out! March 25: One little word can fell him. Plan now on making these weekly mid-week services part of your Lenten discipline. See page 4 for children s Lenten services: His Family Time. Lenten Resources Available This 40-day season of Lent (not including Sundays) is a time when we remember the sacrifice that Jesus paid on our behalf. It is a time of prayer and personal devotion. To help you in your personal and family times of devotion, we are once again offering several complimentary devotional resources for you and your family. These complimentary resources may be found on the credenza in the narthex opposite the center door to the sanctuary. The previous Exploratory Team (led by Mike Macrina) identified the need for additional staff support in the areas of Family Life and pastoral care. Based on these expressed needs, Stacey s training and gifts as a counselor and DCE, and the very positive feedback about Stacey from members of Prince of Peace, the Call Committee (also led by Mike Macrina) recommended to the voters during the call service on Sunday to set Stacey Crosson aside for election as MCO at a later date. The date for that election has been set for March 11. The members of the Call Committee and Board of Servant Leaders remain open to comments about the call process. The Call Committee members are: Mike Macrina (chair), Elisa Ferguson, Erin Summers, Kirk Anderson, Karla Ver Bryck Block, Bob Landon, Brooke Carpenter, and Pastor Gnewuch. The members of the Board of Servant Leaders are listed in the Communicator every week. Prince of Peace will continue to identify the spiritual needs of members in the church and community and continue to evaluate how we can best staff our church to meet those needs, especially our ongoing need for ordained and lay pastoral care. A second Exploratory Team under the leadership of Julie Eichhorst has been formed for those twin purposes. The members of the Exploratory Team appreciate member feedback. They are Brian Harris, Greg Jose, Rob Winston, David Carpenter, Dayna Cooper, Brian Poe, Jerry Nepodal, Kate Bitely, Julie Eichhorst (chair) and Pastor Gnewuch.

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their regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, March 1, 2015.

President Denninger will preach and officiate the service. We are excited Vine & Branches has matured and become independent!

Vine & Branches is meeting at Liberty Elementary School, 25491 Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA 20152.

This is the second successful church plant Prince of Peace has supported this year.

(see photos below). Rev. Pedro Lopez was installed as Nueva Vida s first pastor at the same service.

3 PoP Communicator Page 3 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 to Charter This Sunday The Southeastern District will officially recognize Vine & Branches as a newly chartered church during their regular worship service at 10:30 a.m. this Sunday, March 1, We encourage our members to attend worship at Vine & Branches that morning as a show of support for our daughter church. President Denninger will preach and officiate the service. We are excited Vine & Branches has matured and become independent! We look forward to seeing her grow and birth new churches of her own in the years ahead. Vine & Branches is meeting at Liberty Elementary School, Riding Center Drive, South Riding, VA The school is located just a few blocks northeast of the intersection of Gum Spring Road (Rt 659) and Braddock Road (Rt 620). This is the second successful church plant Prince of Peace has supported this year. Two weeks ago, Nueva Vida officially chartered in Woodbridge as the first Hispanic bilingual church in the Southeastern District (see photos below). Rev. Pedro Lopez was installed as Nueva Vida s first pastor at the same service. Nueva Vida is meeting at Fred Lynn Middle School, 1650 Prince William Parkway. President Denninger officiated the service and Rev. Dr. Carlos Hernandez preached. Nueva Vida was planted by the Hispanic Mission Development Board, a covenant ministry supported by Grace in Woodbridge, St. John s in Franconia, Prince of Peace and the Southeastern District. Nueva Vida is officially chartered and Pastor Pedro Lopez is installed as the first pastor February 15 th.

Praise Band) Wednesdays, During Lent 6:30pm Service, Saturday, March 14 Wednesday Night Fellowship Join us during Lent after the Mid-week Service, at 8:15pm Youth Small Group Tue.

4 PoP Communicator Page 4 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Youth Ministry Mar. 1, 9:45am Sr. High/Jr. High and Adults (parents are welcome to join during Lenten season) in Fellowship Hall HIS Family Time Children s Lenten Service and Dinner Wednesday, March 4 and 25, 6-6:20pm Living Water (Teen Praise Band) Wednesdays, During Lent 6:30pm Service, Saturday, March 14 Wednesday Night Fellowship Join us during Lent after the Mid-week Service, at 8:15pm Youth Small Group Tue. evenings; Contact Rob Urps (bubbaurps@yahoo.com) 30 Hour Famine Jr./Sr. High March 6th-7 th, 8pm 8am Let Josh know by March 4th CLUB 56 Laser Tag Saturday, March 21st We will meet at Shadowland, 5508 Franconia Road, Springfield, 3-4 p.m. Cost: $15.00 Every player will need a signed waiver which can be found here: Please RSVP for this event by March 18. FUEL (Grades 9-12) Impact Youth Conference, Ocean City, MD March 27-29, 2015 Registration is now closed. PRAYER REQUEST Please keep DCE John Durkin and his family in prayer as they consider the call to Prince of Peace. For more information reguarding the events listed please contact: Josh.rusnak@poplc.org Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and School invites you to come and meet some friends of Jesus. These special Lenten Worship Services are written for young children and their families. A family friendly meal will be served after each service in the Fellowship Hall. A freewill offering will gladly be accepted. Hope to see you there! Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." ~ Matthew 19:14 Cindy Deatherage cindy.deatherage@poplc.org Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner Saturday, March 7, 6:30-8pm Fellowship Hall The Boy Scouts of Troop 1145 invite you to their Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event on Saturday March 7th from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall (following the 5:30 p.m. service). The scouts will be serving salad, bread, spaghetti (meat sauce or a nonmeat sauce), drinks and dessert. The proceeds from this event go toward facilitating the troop camping program and scout recruitment. Tickets are $6 per person and children under 2 are free. Greg Vaughn

PoP Communicator Page 5 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Lessons on Lutheran Beliefs Sundays, Through March 15, 9:45am Were you raised in a church and have some serious questions and doubts?

Whatever your reason, please join us for a series of lessons on Lutheran beliefs called The Core: What We Believe.

5 PoP Communicator Page 5 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Lessons on Lutheran Beliefs Sundays, Through March 15, 9:45am Were you raised in a church and have some serious questions and doubts? Maybe you re a newcomer with no church background and just want to learn more about what Lutherans believe. Or, have you been a lifelong Lutheran but feel you need a refresher course? Whatever your reason, please join us for a series of lessons on Lutheran beliefs called The Core: What We Believe. Taught by Pastor Karl Schuler, The Core is a six-session course that will be held every Sunday morning through March 15th, from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 21 Additional Haiti Mission Trip Planned, September 17-22, 2015 Due to the overwhelming interest in our Haiti mission trips, we have scheduled a second trip this year for September 17-22, Jim Roberts will be leading the team. If you are interested in going on the trip please contact Jim. Jim Roberts cell and home jmroberts3@hotmail.com For more information, or to register please contact the church office or Lori Stillman at , lori.stillman@poplc.org. ECHO for March Items that are currently needed for ECHO clients are: powdered milk, jelly, flour (small bags), sugar (small bags), canned meats, vegetable oil, shaving cream, deodorant, and facial tissue (it s sneezy season). We always need large pots and pans, and any size blankets. We need dolls and doll clothes as well as small toy action figures. Volunteer Drivers Needed Shepherd's Center of Fairfax Burke serves persons 50+ who can no longer drive. Volunteer drivers are needed for trips to medical appointments and companion shopping (Monday-Friday) in Fairfax/Burke area. For more information, contact Barry Wickersham at All donations can be brought to ECHO during the regular hours of operation: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., as well as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. Ecumenical Community Helping Others 7205 Old Keene Mill Rd, Springfield, VA 22150

PoP Communicator Page 6 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ www.poplc.

org Additional Women s Bible Studies: Living Proverbs Saturdays, 7:30-9am, Rm 26 Experiencing Spiritual Revival Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Rm26 Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading; Meet monthly on Tuesday

6 PoP Communicator Page 6 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 A Community of Women Committed to the Call of Christ Special Events Women s Retreat March 14, 2015, 9am-4pm Contact Lori Stillman for more information or to reserve childcare. Wednesday Mornings Fellowship Hall, 9:15am wowwedmorn@poplc.org Additional Women s Bible Studies: Living Proverbs Saturdays, 7:30-9am, Rm 26 Experiencing Spiritual Revival Sundays, 9:45-10:45am, Rm26 Faith Shapers Soul-Tending Reading; Meet monthly on Tuesday or Wednesday faithshapers@poplc.org Holy Comforters Make quilts for charity Thursdays, 9am to 3pm, Rm 27 holycomforters@poplc.org Keep the Faith Make and take faith projects keepthefaith@poplc.org For more information on these or any other WOW events, contact Lori Stillman lori.stillman@poplc.org Order Easter Flowers by March 15 We invite you to be a part of making the altar beautiful as we celebrate our Risen Lord Jesus Christ! Please fill out an order form and place it in the decorated envelope located on the desk of Tiffany Sears in the front office. Please note that the deadline for ordering is March 15, You may take your plants with you any time after our Easter celebration. Tiffany Sears Tiffany.Sears@poplc.org

7 PoP Communicator Page 7 of 8 Vol. 18 No. 9 Faith Stories Sharing your faith story is an integral component in living out your faith. Your individual story makes up the greater story the story of God s redeeming his people for himself. Our stories encourage other believers while God also uses them to reach those not yet connected to him. You can share your stories by writing them in the Friendship Folder at any worship service, or post your story as a comment on the or by sending an to tiffany.sears@poplc.org. Crescent Project Update Nearly 100 people from 40 churches attended Leaning Into Christ in the Tough Places with author Kate McCord. Here are some comments from participants: "Life changing! Leaving today with hope, joy, enthusiasm looking for the Honorable Prophet Jesus Messiah (my LORD) to do amazing things through me, my treasure, my story! The day was AMAZING! I have been so encouraged in my own walk. I have been reenergized, motivated and equipped for my conversations with Afghan friends. This has been an outstanding, far-reaching experience. Thank you for bringing Kate to all of us. In Jesus, in her, we have truly been blessed. Beautiful! All should hear for not just sharing with Muslims but helpful in all relationships. Amen! Thank you Kate!" Three other book signings reached many, many more. As Kate read from In the Land of Blue Burqas, she invited an Afghan woman to dance while others stood in a circle, a very touching moment. Separately, co-founder of Lutheran Bible Translators, Rev. Dr. Eugene Bunkowske and his wife Bernice attended the National Prayer Breakfast. Our Savior's Way then hosted a seminar on Building a Third Culture. Also, many thanks to all who gave generously during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season to meet the challenge grant of $12,000. Bridges: Christians Connecting With Muslims seminar will be offered at Heritage Fellowship in Reston, VA, on Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost of $20 will include workbook and lunch. See Yvette Moy (703) ymoy@crescentproject.org This newsletter is published weekly as a service to members & friends of the parish by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & School 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, VA Church School Fax Worshiping on Saturdays 5:30pm, Sundays 8:15am & 11am, Sunday School & Adult Education 9:45am Submitting Material to the PoP Communicator: Submissions need to be sent via the web form page no later than 12pm on Tuesday (early submission is encouraged). Please read through the Newsletter Policies and Guidelines At Your Service Board of Servant Leaders John Storm-Chair john.storm@poplc.org Erin Summers-Vice Chair erin.summers@poplc.org Kim Robinson-Secretary kim.robinson@poplc.org Julie Eichhorst julie.eichhorst@poplc.org Chris Martin chris.martin@poplc.org Mark Delory mark.delory@poplc.org Ministry Staff Carl Gnewuch, Senior Pastor pastor.carl@poplc.org Tim Christenson, Assc. Pastor Home: pastor.tim@poplc.org Dax Jordan, Interim Assc. Pastor pastor.dax@poplc.org Wallace Horton, Min. of Worship and Spiritual Transformation wallace.horton@poplc.org Josh Rusnak Minister to Families & Youth josh.rusnak@poplc.org Ken Watkinson, Ministry Administrator Jennie Smith, Asst Ministry Admin Marcella Schmidt, Admin Assistant Erika Radke, Communications Director Tiffany Sears, Receptionist Nancy Sinclitico, Accountant Lori Stillman Community Outreach Coordinator lori.stillman@poplc.org Joen Schultz Event Coordinator Families & Youth Joen.schultz@poplc.org Elisa Ferguson Admin Assistant Families & Youth elisa.ferguson@poplc.org Dieter Stach Asst. Minister Families & Youth dieter.stach@poplc.org POPL School Cindy Deatherage, Principal cindy.deatherage@poplc.org Marcel Page, School Registrar marcel.page@poplc.org Lisa Long, Administrative Asst. lisa.long@poplc.org

8 PoP Communicator Page 8 of 8 Vol. 18 No.8 Special Events March 7 Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner March 8 Daylight-Saving Time Begins March 14 Women s Retreat Worship Regular Meetings If you re not familiar with any of the events listed here, please don t hesitate to contact us! frontoffice@poplc.org Bible Study Saturday, February 28 5:00p Care Ministry 5:30p Worship Sunday, March 1 7:45a Care Ministry 8:15a Worship (NonCommunion) 10:30a Care Ministry 11:00a Worship (Communion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship Wednesday, March 4 9:10a Pop School Chapel 12:00p Lenten Worship 12:40p PoP School Chapel 6:00p His Family Time 7:30p Grace Ethiopian Prayer Time 7:30p Lenten Worship Thursday, March 5 9:10a PoP School Chapel Saturday, March 7 5:00p Care Ministry 5:30p Worship Sunday, March 8 7:45a Care Ministry 8:15a Worship (Communion) 10:30a Care Ministry 11:00a Worship (NonCommunion) 11:00a Jesus First Korean 11:00a Grace Ethiopian 11:00a S. Asian Church of Christ 12:30p Grace Ethiopian 12:30p Jesus First Korean 12:30p S. Asian Church of Christ 5:30p Nepalese Worship The master calendar can be found on our website at poplc.org/calendar Saturday, February 28 5:30p Cub Scout Blue & Gold Sunday, March 1 9:45a What We Believe 3:00p Confirmation Small Group Monday, March 2 3:30p Staff Meeting 6:30p TOPS 7:00p Exploratory Committee 7:30p Boy Scout Troop :30p ESL 8:30p Men s AA Tuesday, March 3 10:00a ESL 6:00p Cub Scout Leaders 6:30p Confirmation Small Group 7:00p Financial Peace 7:00p Legacy Journey Class 7:00p Properties 7:30p ESL Citizenship Class Wednesday, March 4 6:30p Toastmasters 6:30p Lenten Dinner 7:30p ESL Thursday, March 5 9:00a Holy Comforters 6:30p Confirmation Small Group 6:30p Lamaze Class 7:00p GEC BoSL 7:30p ESL Citizenship Class Friday, March 6 10:00a ESL 10:30a Al-Anon 7:30p ESL Citizenship Class 8:00p 30 Hour Famine Saturday, March 7 9:00a Cub Scout Meeting 6:30p Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, March 8 9:45a What We Believe 3:00p Confirmation Small Group Saturday, February 28 6:45p Bible Study Monday, March 2 11:00a Senior Bible Study 7:00p Seekers Tuesday, March 3 7:00p Small Group 7:30p Ethiopian Bible Study Wednesday, March 4 9:15a WOW Wednesday Mornings 8:30p FUEL Thursday, March 5 7:00p Bible Study Saturday, March 7 7:30a Men s Bible Study 7:30a Women s Bible Study 6:45p Small Group Music Sunday, March 1 4:00p Primary Choir 4:00p Junior Choir 5:00p HIMnals 6:15p Orchestra 6:15p Heaven s Notes 7:15p Bells of Peace Tuesday, March 3 7:00p New Canticle Wednesday, March 4 6:00p Living Water Thursday, March 5 7:30p Chancel Choir Sunday, March 8 4:00p Primary Choir 4:00p Junior Choir 5:00p HIMnals 6:15p Orchestra 6:15p Heaven s Notes 7:15p Bells of Peace

Voters to Issue DCE Call Sunday

Voters to Issue DCE Call Sunday Prince 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