Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

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1 NOVEMBER 2009 Prince of Peace Lutheran Church * 209 Eastern Avenue * Augusta, ME * (207) Inside This Issue Cover Happy Thanksgiving Page 2 Adventures in Ministry Page 3 Christmas Fair Page 4 Christians under Construction Page 5 EXTRAOrdinary Giving Council Highlights Page 6 Healthy Living for Seniors Event Flyer Page 7 Thanksgiving Baskets Christmas Dinner Thank You from the Schuls Page 8 Birthdays & Anniversaries Thrivent News POP-Cat Info Page 9 Pray for our Military Holiday Schedule Page10 Servants for November Ministry Contacts Page 11 Calendar Page 12 Church Information & Contacts 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. Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1

2 Adv entures in Ministry! As I begin this letter to you it is the day after our Congregational Meeting. I am in Worcester, MA, participating in a three day Bishop s Convocation pastors and church leaders from across our Synod gathering for three days of worship and study. Yesterday before our Meeting many of the Deacons, the Mutual Ministry Committee, and I gathered in my office. They laid their hands on me and on Paul Rhoda, lifting us up for God s wisdom and strength. Tonight in our worship of Evening Prayer we heard God s word proclaimed, we raised our voices in praise of God, and those that chose to do so came forward for the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing and renewal. These were different hands resting on me, but still the hands of God s people. It is good to be here, right now. Oh, it is good to be with Prince of Peace members, too. I love you, and I have seen and felt the love that you have for me and my family. But, right now I am enjoying being one of many pastors, not the Pastor. (Although the coffee is better at Prince of Peace!) There were elements of our Congregational Meeting which were good. We had good attendance, including many of our confirmed youth who were allowed to vote for the first time due to the change Prince of Peace made to its Constitution at our May Congregational Meeting. It was good to have Peter Thompson there, moderating our meeting. His presence and leadership was gracious and effective. Paul is an excellent President, but he is one of us, and I was glad that he was able to speak and act as a member during this meeting, not as an official. It was good to have the opportunity to gather as the body of Christ at Prince of Peace, to share the pain and the strength of being God s people, called to serve in a struggling and confusing world. It was good to provide this opportunity for every member to speak what was on their hearts and minds. Each person is a child of God, each doing their best to follow God s will and to love their neighbor as themselves. There were also elements which were... less than good. Some, I already know, did not feel everything was fully or clearly brought out. When emotions run strong not everyone is able to speak before large groups. Sometimes the process itself gets in the way. With each vote that was taken there were winners and losers. In a perfect world there would be no voting, no winners and losers, for God s purposes would be clearly revealed. For now, we live in faith:... the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. There are times when I serve as Pastor to an individual or family and times when I serve as Pastor of the whole congregation. It is my privilege (and I am thankful to members who allow me!) to do both. I don t know, yet, what particular families within our congregation will do. I had a chance to speak with some of our families after the meeting, but all of us needed time to process what had just taken place. As Pastor of the congregation, I feel Prince of Peace has spoken clearly. We will remain a congregation of the ELCA. We will continue to give our first fruits to the work of the larger Church. It is time to move on, to return our full attention to the work we are called to do here on Eastern Avenue. Some long time members have felt the need to leave Prince of Peace. Others may yet choose to do so. We grieve those separations, we give thanks for the time God allowed us to be together, and we remember that God s people can never be truly separated. We move on to those new things God is constantly bringing about. We give thanks for those who continue their service at Prince of Peace! We give thanks for those God will continue to bring into our midst. (This November we will have Installation of New Members, including several Baptisms!) We give thanks for the work God gives us to do, and the great riches we have to do it. 2 Pastor Jon

3 CHRISTMAS FAIR Saturday, December 5th 9:00-2:00 PM Prince of Peace Lutheran Church SHEPHERD S CAFÉ Breakfast 9-10:30AM 209 Eastern Ave. Augusta, Maine ARTS & CRAFTS WREATHS ARRANGEMENTS NATURE CRAFTS BAKED GOODS & COOKIE CORNER SILENT AUCTION CHRISTMAS RECYCLED STUFF BETH S BISTRO Luncheon 11 1:00 PM It soon will be that time again-our Annual Christmas Fair to benefit the needs of local charities!!! If your talent is crafting, painting, knitting, sewing or baking (and more) or if you have time and energy for set up or clean up on Friday, December 4th or, very importantly, if you will help with the sale on Saturday.we hope you will join us for this worthwhile and fun event!!! Start planning and watch the November Sunday bulletins for more information. Fair Contact Person is Cindy

4 Christians Under Construction SUNDAY SCHOOL UPDATE: The work is continuing this month in Sunday School. I asked Beth Pfeffer what has been going on in the Jesus Room (2nd 6th grades) during the month of October. Here is what she said.. Trent, Hunter, Harrison, Jacob and Ryan have been meeting weekly to engage with one another on a journey to a fuller understanding of the Lord s Prayer. This classroom is led by Jayne Labbe, Becky Pearce and myself. Our Father, who are in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come.. This is as far as we have gotten as of October 18th. Drawings, a history of names and those names used by God, as well as games and activities help students to share their thoughts on the meaning of the Lord s Prayer. As a group, they are making connections to how powerful prayer is and the importance of talking to God on a regular basis. Sounds like the Jesus Room is hard at work on their Walls of Faith! This year for our Sunday School offering we will be raising money for Kaoma. Each class offering will go for different things needed. The Holy Spirit Class (Pre-1st grade) money will go toward baby chicks. The Jesus Room (2nd-6th grade) will be buying hoes and fertilizer. The Martin Luther and God classes (confirmation and youth) will be joining together to raise money for corn seed. And finally, the Job & Disciple classes (adults) will see how many oxen they can buy. Check the bulletin board beside the men s bathroom to see how each class is doing. This year s Christmas Pageant (which will take place on December 20th during Sunday School) is entitled Our Family Memories of Christmas. One of the exciting things that happens in this play is that the kids will be interviewing members and family about their Christmas memories. In this way, we will all get to share our own stories with each other. In the next few weeks, the Sunday School kids will be taping these interviews and having their pictures taken with these special people. I know I can hardly wait for the pageant to arrive to hear these wonderful memories! That s it for November news. Next month, the youth and confirmation classes will be sharing things about their class. Rebecca Vogel WICKED GOOD GATHERING Youth Event Kate, Christopher, Justin, Paul, Tim and Beth attended the youth event hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church held at Penobscot Bay YMCA in Rockport on Oct. 16th 18th. Salt & Light was the biblical theme for the event. Matthew 5:13-16 had us working to define and find how we are Salt & Light. Activities included small groups Bible Study, swimming, wall climbing, shopping in Camden, games, food and singing. Our choir provided music at the Sunday worship service at Nativity Lutheran in Rockport and we shared our Salt & Light highlights as part of the sermon. A wicked good time was had by all!!! Special thanks to Pastor Jon and Rebecca for the loan of their vehicle so we could all ride together!!! 4

5 Another EXTRAOrdinary Giving Opportunity! By Betty Balderston, Stewardship Chairperson Thanksgiving weekend brings us another EXTRAOrdinary Giving opportunity. This 5th Sunday event allows Prince of Peace members to provide an extra weeks worth of giving to help balance our congregational budget. Through your generosity, our last EXTRAOrdinary Giving event provided approximately $2,500. to help bring us current with our monthly expenses and benevolences. For our November 29th opportunity, please consider giving generously once again to help our budget during the last quarter of the year. Since our second giving opportunity falls on Thanksgiving weekend, please feel free to provide your EXTRA giving on November 22nd if you plan to be away on the 5th Sunday of November. When including your EXTRAOrdinary Giving with your regular offering, please note the amount you intend for this special giving event. As you continue to support our church, our staff, our ministries and the many organizations that receive regular benevolences from your giving, remember that you are giving to the Lord! Generosity opens the door to forgiveness. Forgiveness opens the window to mercy. Mercy brings us into God s heart where all debts are paid. Matthew 18:21-35 Highlights of October 12, 2009 Council Meeting 1) We welcomed our newest Council member, Bobbi Jo Burdin, who will lead the Youth Committee. 2) Twenty-seven Time and Talents Surveys have been turned in so far. Please see Betty Balderston if you would like to share your time and talents with Prince of Peace. 3) We reduced the monthly transfer amount into the fuel oil reserve account, due to lower fuel costs. This will result in a savings of over $2,000 a year. 4) Our next EXTRAOrdinary Giving opportunity will be November 29 which is Thanksgiving weekend. If you are able, please give an extra weekly offering on that day to help offset our financial deficit. 5) With regret, we voted to remove the following people from membership, at their request: Alyssa Lee, Nora and Paul Armstrong, Joe and Arlene McVety, Rod and Irene Hill, and Sandy Bernard. 6) We voted to accept the following people as new members pending each family s visit with Pastor Jon: Scott, Laura, Natalie, Chase and Hannah Fossett, Kelly and Eryka Minoty, Diane, Tim, Rex, and Ricki Elliot, Jackie Millet, and PJ and Peter Matthies. 7) Council finalized POP s Statement of Faith for presentation to the congregation at the Special Congregational Meeting on October 18. NEWSLETTER DEADLINES DURING THE HOLIDAYS November 15th is the deadline for the DECEMBER/JANUARY (through January 15th) edition of Peace Chimes. Please have your articles or events to Patti by this deadline. If possible, send info by our poplink.org. THERE WILL NOT BE A MAILING AT THE END OF DECEMBER. The Deadline for the balance of January and all of February is January 4th. Thank you in advance for adhering to these deadlines. Patti 5

6 THE AUGUSTA ELDER ABUSE TASK FORCE PRESENTS Healthy Living for Seniors A Resource Fair for Seniors, Their Families and Caregivers Tuesday, November 17, :30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 209 Eastern Avenue, Augusta Free Breakfast Snacks and Lunch! *Receive Important Information on Legal Decisions Faith Issues in Today s Society Financial Abuse *Meet with Spectrum Generations For Information About Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for 2010 And Other Available Benefits *Learn Exercises Designed for Seniors *Receive a Free Blood Pressure Check 6

7 THANKSGIVING BASKETS Once again we will be collecting items needed for our yearly Thanksgiving Basket give away. Please help us bless others in our community by donating some of the following items for the baskets. NEEDED: Frozen Turkeys, Stuffing, Canned Vegetables, Cranberry Sauce and cans of Gravy. Please have all your donated items turned in by Sunday, November 22nd. More info will be coming in the weekly bulletins. CHRISTMAS DAY DINNERAT PRINCE OF PEACE DECEMBER 25TH, 2009 GET INVOLVED AND BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS! Practice your faith in a special way, coming together in faith to serve those in need as we are called to do. Come and help with the Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. There are many different ways to minister to those who might otherwise be spending the day alone or without a hot meal. Place it on your calendar right now and plan to spend an hour or two on Christmas Day hosting our neighbors and friends to a warm and joyous meal. Let us be a blessing to others on such a special day, in celebration of His birthday. Please watch the bulletins and newsletter in December for more information. Contact Darryl Praul at Tel for more information. Dear Pastor Jon & POP Friends, A SPECIAL THANK YOU FROM THE SCHUL FAMILY Thank you once again for your kind scholarship support. It came at a most opportune time, as we suffered a few financial set backs with loss of subsidized health insurance (evidently, Vicars make way too much $...who knew?!) and a computer failure. Internship has been a marvelous learning experience. I have a superb supervisor and the congregation has been very supportive and affirming of my ministry and of our entire family. Linda is especially finding her niche as a clergy spouse. Annika loves 7th grade at Butler Junior High and Emilio attends preschool 3 days a week in the church basement. He is charming folks with his smile just like always! Hard to believe that 2 months of internship have already passed and that I m in my 3rd year of Seminary. Much time has flown by, but one important constant has been the love and support we ve received from POP. It means the world to us - we thank you, we love you and we miss you. Scott, Linda, Annika & Emilio Schul 7

8 November Birthdays 2 Cindy Fuchswanz Roxanne Panek Walter Panek II Linda Schul 3 Duane Scott 4 Richard Bean 6 Bill Peterson 7 Beth Pfeffer Nathan Prince 8 Billy Bernard Connor Perry 9 Tim Heidelmark Benjamin Belanger 10 Jim Lowell 11 Jeff Crate Briana Rende 12 John Schwerdel Alice VanDerwerken 13 Diana Blake Randy Prince 14 Doug Ames 15 Carol Huntington Bobbie Wheelock Anita Wyman Joyce Bagnall 16 Ethan Brooke Heather Priest 19 Evan Bilodeau 20 Karen Berg 21 Bill Ames 22 Peter Thompson 28 Janet Lundquist Wiley McVety Paul Ruopp III 30 Marc Merrill Otto Skirbe Anniversary 14th Don & Kathy Sproul Thrivent Financial for Lutherans to cut the amount of money it spends on outreach programs and offering buyouts to some employees who support related efforts. Minneapolis-based Thrivent, a not-for-profit financial-services firm, will spend $125 million on tax-exempt activities in 2010, down from about $172 in the prior year. The decision was partly driven by the downturn in the financial markets, said Tim Lehman, senior vice president of member experience strategy for Thrivent. The company expects to restore funding to tax-exempt activities in the coming years. Thrivent s outreach programs range from offering financial education programs to matching donations. Along with budget changes, Thrivent will eliminate two of its giving programs, Care and Congregations and GivingPlus, which provides a 50 percent match for donations members make to Lutheran organizations, Lehman said. The programs will be replaced with a new offering, Thrivent Choice, which allows members to direct funds to organizations of their choice. At Prince of Peace Thrivent members can still contribute to Sonshine Nursery School and have their donations matched by Thrivent through the GivingPlus program until the end of the 2009 year. This year the Care in Congregations program has benefited Sonshine Nursery School. The church received $500 for materials used to refurbish the school playground and $250 for Family Fun Day. The proceeds were used to replenish the scholarship fund. Let us more and more insist on raising funds of love, of kindness, of understanding, of peace. Money will come if we seek first the Kingdom of God - the rest will be given. Mother Teresa Contributed by Liz Burgess Contact Hm or The POP-Cat are looking for a few new members. POP-Cat stands for Prince of Peace Choir - a Team If you can t commit to a whole season, you can join us now as we are preparing music for the Christmas season. As of November 29th, we will only have one service to sing at. So come join our team as we prepare for Christ s coming. Contact person is Rebecca Vogel. 8

9 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. Bill & Jane Peterson s Family - Son, Kurt and his wife, Jayne; Granddaughter, Alicia Peterson. Bob & Kelly Landry s Family - Grandsons: Patrick Landry, and Scott & Michael Wirth 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. Please stop for a moment and say a prayer for our troops (land, air, and sea) in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, and around the world. THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!!! THE HOLIDAYS ARE COMING!!! Now that November has begun, the holidays will be here before we know it! Before you get too busy with all the gatherings, celebrations and work that the holidays bring, here are some important Prince of Peace dates you might consider adding to your calendar: Sunday, November 29th Advent begins 5th Sunday EXTRAOrdinary Giving Friday, December 4th Cookie Bake with the Youth for the Christmas Fair Saturday, December 5th Annual Christmas Fair Sunday, December 6th Second Sunday of Advent Friday, December 11th Decorating the church for Christmas Sunday, December 13th Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 20th Fourth Sunday of Advent Thursday, December 24th Christmas Eve Worship 4:00 p.m. Family Service (no communion) 7:00 p.m. Communion Service 9:30 p.m. Communion Service Sunday, December 27th One Service - 9:00 a.m. Friday, January 8th Epiphany Party Un-decorating the Church As we prepare for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays this year, let us be mindful of the many blessings that God has provided. Consider sharing your blessings with those less fortunate - those who are alone, those who don t have a meal, those who are lost. Remember Jesus commandment to His disciples: Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love one for another. John 13:

10 Servants for November DEACON: Myrna Duplessie USHERS: Paul & Joanie Rhoda ALTAR CARE: Linda Lowell & Donna Bansmer ACOLYTES: 1 (E-Chris V../L-Roland P.) 8 ( E-Forrest L../L-Justin V.) 15 (E-Jordan W./ L-Roland P.) 22 (E-Kate M./L-Maggie P.) 29 (Paul J.) GREETERS: 1 (E-Ruth Epperson/L-Tessmans) 8 (E-Ruth Epperson./L-Cindy Gyorgy) 15(E-Karen Berg/L-Cards) 22 (E-Anita Wyman/Lil StresserL-Lauet Crommett) 29 (Beth Pfeffer) NURSERY: 1 (E & L Cindy Gyorgy) 8 (E-Nancy M./L-Erika P.) 15 (E-Kate M/L-Scott F.) 22(E-../L-Erika Praul) 29 (Cindy Gyorgy) NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS November 15th If possible, please send by the church s bunnie@poplink.org. 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 Liz Burgess weburgess@gmail.com Stewardship Betty Balderston bettyb969@fairpoint.net Fellowship Linda Lowell Worship Betty Balderston bettyb969@fairpoint.net Finance Bill Burgess billbosox@gmail.com Social Bev Savage Awareness bevjeansavage@aol.com Property Doug Ames mmae84@roadrunner.com Youth Bobbi Jo Burdin bjab58@yahoo.com SNS Board Linda Scott lmsteach@roadrunner.com Trustees: Paul Rhoda, Darryl Praul, Doug Ames, Joanie Rhoda. Nominating Committee: Bill Ames, Laurett Crommett, Darryl Praul, Paul Rhoda & Duane Scott 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 ( ) Men s Prayer Breakfast - Bill Burgess ( ) Women s Prayer Breakfast-Nancy Merrill ( ) Prayer Shawl - Liz Burgess ( ) At Your Side Committee - Liz Burgess ( ) Helping Fund - POP Office ( ) POP Quilter s Group - Millie Mauthe ( ) Kid s Nite - Beth Pfeffer ( ) Sonshine Nursery School - Donna Bansmer ( ) Women of the Church - Joan Morgan ( ) Dorcas Circle - Jutta Hartung ( ) Miriam Circle TO CONTACT PASTOR JON: Please try the church office and second would be his cell We Celebrate with...church Office ( ) Sunday Nursery - Cindy Gyorgy ( ) Bread of Life Ministries - Office-Karen ( ) *Soup Kitchen on Water St. ( ) *Shelter on Hospital St. ( ) *POP s Rep. Shirley Churchill ( ) Food Bank at St. Mark s, Augusta ( POP s Contact - Bud Walters ( ) 10

11 NOVEMBER 2009 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 ALL SAINTS DAY 8:00 & 10:45AM Communion Service 9:30 AM Sunday School Home Communion & Feed the Hungry Day 2 6:30 PM Worship Committee 3 6:30 AM WPB 9:00 AM Bible Study (CCR) 9:30 AM Dorcas Circle 4 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 5 6:30 AM MPB 5:30-7:00 PM Girl Scouts (L) 7:00 PM AA (CCR) 6 7 Tres Dias 10:30-8 PM CCR, Sanctuary 8 8:00 & 10:45AM Communion Services 9:30 AM Sunday School 4:00 PM Toni Versteeg - RiverRock 15 8:00 & 10:45AM Communion Services 9:30 AM Sunday School Newsletter Deadline for December to January 18th 22 Christ the King 8:00 & 10:45 AM Communion Services 9:30 AM Sunday School Thanksgiving Basket Donations Needed 29 ADVENT Begins 9:00 AM HEALING SERVICE 10:30 AM Sunday School EXTRAOrdinary Giving Day 9 6:30 Council Meeting 16 5:45-9 PM Girl Scouts (DR) 6:30 PM Education Meeting :30 SNS 10 6:30 AM WPB 9:00 AM Bible Study (CCR) 9:00 AM POP Quilters 6:30 PM Deacon s 17 6:30 AM WPB 8:30-1 PM Healthy Living for Seniors (CCR) 6:30-8:30 PM Girl Scouts (L) 24 6:30 AM WPB 9:00 AM Bible Study (CCR) 9:00 AM POP Quilters 1:00 Thanksgiving 11 6:30PM Choir Rehearsal 18 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 25 6:30 PM Choir Rehearsal 12 6:30 AM MPB 5:30-7 PM (L) Support Group 7:00 PM AA (CCR) 19 6:30 AM MPB 5:30-7:00 (L) Support Group 7:00 PM AA (CCR ) Deadline Thanksgiving 26 Happy Thanksgiving :30 PM Kidz Night 27 No Sonshine Nursery School *UKRAINE PRESENTATION OF TONI VERSTEEG S MISSION TRIP ON NOVEMBER 8TH AT 4:00 pm FOLLOWED BY A POTLUCK SUPPER AT RIVERROCK CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP. ALL ARE WELCOME! PLEASE COME! Info...Speak to Patti in Office PM (CCR) AA Special Intro Meeting (12 Steps) 4:30-7:30 PM Jean Davenport (Brownies)

12 November 2009 CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH STAFF Pastor Jonathan Vogel Office / Cell pastorjon@poplink.org Adjunct Pastor Don Davenport Cell Parish Secretary - Patti Gardiner bunnie@poplink.org Web Page: WORSHIP SERVICES 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM Communion Services Sunday School - 9:30 AM for Children & Adults Beginning on Sunday, November 29th Single Service 9:00 AM Sunday 10:30 AM 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) The Prince of Peace Peace Chimes is published once a month to distribute news and keep members & friends informed of our many ministries & activities. DEADLINE for articles is usually the 15th of every month. MAILING DAY has now moved to the last Wednesday of the month with some exceptions.

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