June. June 12, Inside This Issue. 1 Celebrate Pentecost. 2 Adventures in Ministry. 3 Summer Coffee Hour. Special Music. 4 Celebrate Graduates

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1 June 2011 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church * 209 Eastern Avenue * Augusta, ME Inside This Issue 1 Celebrate Pentecost 2 Adventures in Ministry 3 Summer Coffee Hour Special Music 4 Celebrate Graduates 5 Sonshine Nursery School 6 Help! I m a Caregiver Council Highlights 7 Monthly Celebrations Kaoma Offering 8 Feed the Hungry Happy Father s Day 9 Mission Statement June 12, 2011 Prayers of Military 10 Servants for June Leaders of the Church Ministries 11 June Calendar 12 Church Contact Info

2 A d v entures in Minis t ry! Summer is upon us! After a long winter (make that a l o o o o o n g winter), what a joy to experience the renewed green of spring and anticipate the warmer weather and relaxed schedules of summer! (Yet I know that in time I will anticipate autumn, and then winter again, just as much. God did a nice job creating Seasons!) As we approach Memorial Day weekend we once more enter into our Summer Schedule. This means less change this year than it has other years, since we don t need to merge two worship services into one. It does mean, however, the conclusion of our Christian Education time, as well as the welcome return of many summer-time friends (who have been away for the winter), and the addition of visitors and travelers to our beautiful State. This summer we will also be making a special effort to provide for fellowship time (Coffee Hour). Each Sunday after worship we plan to have coffee and juice and some snacks available in the Narthex (no long walk down to the Community Room), and we hope members and friends will take the time to catch up with one another, or spend a few moments with visitors and guests. Over this past year I have had (again) a number of people speak with me about our regular Sunday morning schedule. For many people, getting up and going in time for the 9:00 AM worship service is a difficulty. For others particularly the many who favored our old 8:00 AM worship service 9:00 AM, especially followed by 10:30 Christian Education means that a good part of their Sunday is already over by the time they leave Prince of Peace. It is true that having Christian Education immediately following Worship means it is difficult (if not impossible) to have fellowship or coffee hour on Sunday morning. If we schedule such a time after worship, we take away from class time; if we schedule fellowship after Christian Education, many do not stay. One solution that is often suggested is to have Christian Education first, then worship. This would clearly please some, and does have several advantages, not least of which is the opportunity for our congregation to re-connect with one another in conversation. Yet the question then becomes, What time? Do we have Christian Education start at 8:00 AM with worship at 9:30? If it is difficult for adults to get up and going in time for 9:00 AM worship, it can be even more difficult for parents to get themselves and their children up and going for 8:00 AM! Do we have Christian Education start at 9:00 AM with worship starting at 10:30? This would mean (most weeks) not getting out of worship until close to Noon. For some this would be fine, but for those who fondly remember 8:00 AM worship, this is rather late in the day. Difficult questions, with pro s and con s on all sides. For this summer, however, we have a wonderful opportunity! Stay a few minutes (or longer!) after worship and meet some sisters and brothers in Christ you don t know. Or spend time catching up with dear friends who you don t see during the week. Perhaps you would be willing to provide some simple snacks and drinks to support this outreach? (Sign Up sheets available soon!) 2 Pastor Jon

3 Welcome back to Maine all our Summer friends! COFFEE HOUR IN THE NARTHEX FOLLOWING WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY. If your group or your family would like to sponsor refreshments for one of our coffee hours, please watch for the sign-up sheet on the Narthex Bulletin Board.. Snacks need not be fancy.some coffee, juice and store bought snacks would be just fine. Contact person is Julie Drever and you can contact her at if you would like to help. Thank You! But if we walk in the light as he himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another.. 1 John 1:7 We are looking for musicians and singers for the Special Music portion of our Summer Worship Services. If you are interested, please sign up for an available Sunday on the Narthex Bulletin Board. Thank You! 3

4 CAROLINE BRETON - Granddaughter of Bill and Linda Ames graduated on May 14th from the University of Southern Maine with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. She will continue her studies at Duke University Graduate School working towards becoming a Dr. of Physical Therapy. STEPHANIE GALLAGHER - Granddaughter of Donald & Virginia Gallagher is graduating from York High School. She made the National Honor Society in her Junior Year. Other accomplishments include playing Soccer and Basketball all 4 years, won State Soccer 2 years and State Basketball 1 year. She made McDonald s All-American Team in 2011 and was named on the State of Maine Second Team. Stephanie was awarded the Robert Butler Award for Western Maine Conference for athletic play, sportsmanship, citizenship, leadership and dedication. She will continue her education at the University of Southern Maine. BRITTANY HARVEY - Daughter of Rob and Angela Harvey graduated from Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina on May 7th with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. MATTHEW HARVEY - Son of Rob and Angela Harvey will graduate from the Collaborative School at Wiscasset High School on June 16th. SARAH JOSLYN - Daughter of Brad & Heidi Joslyn graduated from University of Maine in Orono on May 7th with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. ETHAN McGUIRE - Son of Ed and Melanie McGuire will graduate from the Maine School of Science and Math on May 28th. He will be heading to Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. in the Fall to major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Mathematics. BETH PFEFFER - Graduated from New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire on May 14th with a Masters Degree in Education and Literacy. KEITH PRIEST - Son of Keith and Heather Priest will graduate from Cony High School on June 12th. He will be attending Southern Maine Community College in the Fall to continue his studies in Elementary Education. JOANIE RHODA - Graduated from University of Maine at Augusta on May 14th with an Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems. 4

5 The last day of nursery school will be on Friday, May 27th. There is lots of room for new students for our Fall 2011 Program. Please help us spread the word about our Christ-centered Preschool Program that is a wonderful outreach of the Prince of Peace Ministries. A big Thank You from your Sonshine Nursery School for continuing to support our mission to provide a Christian Pre-School to the Augusta area. Your financial support helps keep our doors open and the word of God flowing to children from Christian homes and children hearing about God for the first time. Thank you to Cindy Gyorgy for singing to the children. We all love Mrs. G. Thank you to Patti for her friendship, keeping our books, answering telephone inquiries and for loving our kids. A favorite job for the day is to go and get the mail in the church office. Miss Patti always has a cheerful hello and a kind word to ever child. Thank you to all those who have donated craft materials and Cambells labels/upc S. We were able to order watercolors, paint brushes, a Healthy Foods Game, markers and magnifying glasses with our points that we have accumulated in the past two school years. Please continue to lift us up in prayer as the economy and free public preschools have had an affect on our enrollment. We look forward to another year and again Thank You for the support. Donna Bansmer & Rebecca Vogel 5

6 HELP! I'm a Caregiver Are you a caregiver? Do you find yourself getting spiritually exhausted? Internationally renowned author, respected professor and beloved pastor Henri Nouwen has written many books on the spiritual life that have inspired and comforted people throughout the world. Nouwen's writing encourages people to integrate all aspects of life into a lived spirituality. One of his books deals with the joys and sorrows we all face as we try to care for those folks who are unable to continue to care for themselves. The small book contains practical and inspiring reflections which invite us to explore new views of caregiving...one full of promise and blessing. I invite you to me at cwdurkee@yahoo.com if you might like to meet concerning the use of this book as a small group study. I invite your thoughts as to format, time and frequency of gatherings. The book is called "The Spirituality of Caregiving" by Henri J.M. Nouwen and cost is $12. Carol Durkee Highlights of May 9, 2011 Council Meeting The following individuals were approved for membership: Irene Hill, Kelly Coston, Peter and Julie Drever, and Carlene and Gene Kaler. Council gave their support to Pastor Jon s proposal for a shared ministry position with MaineGeneral Medical Center. Council crafted a letter to the congregation, explaining the proposal and how Pastor s hours at Prince of Peace will be affected. The proposal will be open for discussion at the Annual Meeting on May 20. Council reviewed the open positions on Council for next year. Some individuals in the congregation and on Council have expressed an interest in some of them. The Nominating Committee (chaired by Don Sproul) is still seeking individuals to lead the Education, Fellowship, and Youth Committees. Council approved the Choir Director Agreement document that the Worship Committee presented on behalf of Rebecca Vogel. 6

7 CELEBRATIONS!!! CELEBRATIONS!!! CELEBRATIONS!!! June Birthdays 1 Doug Burdin 2 Sarah Joslyn 3 Keith Priest 4 Melanie McGuire 8 Lou Anne Story 9 Jennie Dawe Jeanette Belanger Natalie Fossett 11 Ron Bansmer Sean Wilkins 13 Jaime Belisle Donna Hall 16 Hannah Fossett 22 Judy Griffin 24 Kathy Sproul 25 Lois Stone 26 Cameron O Brien 27 Vance Wheelock Annika Schul 28 Bobbi Jo Burdin Anniversaries 1 Jim & Dot Waterman 5 Gary & Rose Dawbin 10 Dr. Bill Nave & Joyce Hanna 13 Al & Irene Card 17 Pastor Jon & Rebecca Vogel 18 Larry & Jean Guimond 19 John & Bunnie Picher 20 Willie & Nancy Grover 23 Kelvin & Tricia Hasch 29 David & Carol Durkee Walter & Linda Lowell Dear Friends at Prince of Peace Church, Thank you for your continued support of WISE and our efforts to help the people in Kaoma, Zambia. It is a blessing to know people here in Maine are making a difference in the lives of people across the world. Your financial support of $360. from your Lenten Journey will support our projects with the Special Education class in Kaoma and will change many lives in a positive way. Cindy can tell you about our trip this year and all the wonderful changes in Kaoma since last year. With sincere gratitude, Lynn Twitchell 7

8 HELP FEED THE HUNGRY The Augusta Food Bank needs your help. The first Sunday of every month has long been designated as Feed the Hungry Sunday at Prince of Peace. June 5th is the first Sunday of the month. Our local food bank is always in need of canned goods, (vegetables, soups, sauces, tuna etc.) pasta meals, mac & cheese, cereals, snack items like granola bars and crackers, toiletries etc. Please bring your items in at any time and place them in the shopping cart in our Narthex entryway. Bud Walters is our representative at the Food Bank. He regularly collects the food and delivers it to the Food Bank. Thank you for all you do to serve the needs of others less fortunate in our area. 8

9 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church MISSION STATEMENT Recognizing the love of God in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we confess Jesus as our Savior. Further being empowered by the Holy spirit to respond to the love of God, we confess Jesus as our Lord. It is the mission of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church to proclaim Jesus Christ as Savior, and to follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we grow following Jesus Christ as our Lord. MILITARY PERSONS SERVING OUR COUNTRY that are connected to Prince of Peace members. Sandy Bernard & John Merrill s Family - Nephew & Brother, Kristopher Merrill Brother of Bobbi-Jo Burdin - CMSgt. Jeff Ames USAP Co-Worker of Bill Burgess - Michael Stultz Ed & Shirley Churchill s Family - Son, Edwin Churchill II. LouAnne Story s Family - Son, Brady Joslyn. Bob & Kelly Landry s Family - Grandsons: Patrick Landry, and Scott & Michael Wirth Bill & Jane Peterson s Family - Granddaughter - Alicia & Joseph Pruitt & Jayne Peterson Paul & Joanie Rhoda s Family - Nephews, David & Joseph Quimby. Paul & Kathi Ruopp s Family - Son, Paul III & Daughter, Shannon Ruopp Alice VanDerwerken & David Sprague s Family - Alice s brothers: Roger & Mark. Michael & Phyllis Tessman s Family - Grandson, Rodney Fontaine. Catherine (Couture) & Robert Whittemore s Family - Son, Steven. Karl & Flo Wilkins Family - Sons, Sean & Seth Wilkins Please keep these families in your prayers and the other names of those serving our country: Bill Pieyton, Chris Soucy, Geoff Adams, Heidi, Jeff Mason, Josh Kurtzman, Scott Ludwig, Zach Benson. PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS, SAILORS, and AIRMEN - Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, Amen. 9

10 SERVANTS FOR JUNE DEACONS: 5, 12 - Nancy Merrill, 19 - Tom Benn, 26 - Nancy Merrill ACOLYTES: 5 - Harrison Pearce, 12 - Maggie Priest, 19 - Jordan Waterman, 26 - Justin Vogel GREETERS: 5 - Peter & Julie Drever, 12 - Ruth Epperson, 19 - Beth Pfeffer, 26 - Cindy Gyorgy USHERS: NURSERY: 5 - Tom Benn/Roland Pease, 12 - Danny Dawe/Roland Pease, 19 - Tom Benn/ Roland Pease, 26 - Danny Dawe/Roland Pease 5 - Cori August, 12 - Cindy Gyorgy, 19 - Erika Praul, 26 - Kara Bilodeau ALTAR CARE: 1, 12 - Becky & Harrison Pearce, 19, 26 - Ruth Epperson CHURCH COUNCIL OFFICERS President Paul Rhoda rhodas@fairpoint.net V-President Darryl Praul edpraul@fairpoint.net Secretary Joanie Rhoda rhodas@fairpoint.net Education Myrna Duplessie myrnaleemac@gmail.com Evangelism Nancy Grover ngrover@roadrunner.com Stewardship Fellowship Bobbi-Jo Burdin bjab58@yahoo.com Worship Lauret Crommett lauret.crommett@maine.gov Finance Duane Scott DScott760@roadrunner.com Social Dee Benn Awareness opal7@roadrunner.com Property Brady Joslyn Youth Liz Burgess weburgess@gmail.com SNS Board Linda Scott lmsteach@roadrunner.com Trustees: Darryl Praul, Joanie Rhoda, Paul Rhoda & Linda Scott Nominating Committee: Betty Balderston, Dee Benn, Dave Doreau, Nancy Grover & Don Sproul. 10 REACHING OUT MINISTRIES of PRINCE OF PEACE Please read your weekly bulletin for current information on the different ministries or get in touch with the contact person listed. Head Deacon - Duane Scott ( ) Women s Prayer Breakfast-Nancy Merrill ( ) Prayer Shawl - Liz Burgess ( ) At Your Side Committee - Liz Burgess ( ) Helping Fund - POP Office ( ) POP Quilter s Group - Lil Stresser ( ) Ruth Epperson ( ) Sonshine Nursery School - Donna Bansmer ( ) Women of the Church - Joan Morgan ( ) Dorcas Circle - Jutta Hartung ( ) We Celebrate with...church Office ( ) Sunday Nursery - Kara Bilodeau ( ) Bread of Life Ministries - Office-Karen ( ) *Soup Kitchen on Water St. ( ) *Shelter on Hospital St. ( ) Food Bank at St. Mark s in Augusta ( ) *POP s Contact - Bud Walters ( ) NEED A PASTOR? Pastor Jon Vogel # You may also call the church office at

11 JUNE 2011 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :00 Worship 7:00 AA (CCR) 5 7th Sunday of Easter 9:00 AM Worship COFFEE HOUR 6 7 6:30 WPB 9:30 AM Dorcas Circle 12:30 Text Study - Pastor 2:30-4 PM Sup. Group (L) 6:00 FoodAd.(L) 8 9 7:00 AA (CCR) Day of Pentecost 9:00 AM Worship Celebrate Graduates COFFEE HOUR 19 Holy Trinity 9:00 AM Worship Installation of Council Members FATHER S DAY - COFFEE 26 2nd Pentecost 9:00 AM Worship COFFEE HOUR 13 6:30 PM Church Council 20 6:30 PM Education Committee (DR) 14 6:30 AM WPB 9:00 AM POP Quilters 12:30 Text Study Pastor 2:30-4PM Sup. Group (L) 6:00 Food Ad (L) 21 6:30 AM WPB 12:30 Text Study Pastor 2:30 4 PM Sup. Group (L) 6:00 Food Ad (L) :30 AM WPB 9:00 AM POP Quilters 12:30 Text Study 6:00 Small Group (DR) 6:00 Food Ad(L) 15 8:30 AM-12:00 ME. Asso. Of Com. Ser. Pro. (CCR) :00 AA (CCR) 7:00 AA (CCR)

12 JUNE 2011 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH STAFF Pastor Jon Vogel Parish Secretary - Patti Gardiner Office Telephone office@princeofpeacemaine.org Web Page: SONSHINE NURSERY SCHOOL September through May Director, Donna Bansmer 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Monday thru Friday) 2½ to 4 year olds attend Tues. & Thurs. mornings Four/Five year olds attend Monday, Wednesday & Friday mornings To register, call the Church office - (207) Now taking registrations for the Fall 2011 program. WORSHIP SERVICE 9:00 AM Communion Service Coffee Hour Everyone Welcome. Handicap Accessible.