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The PrinceofPeace
COMMUNICATOR
BOARD of SERVANT Ldrs
CORE MINISTRYLdrs
Celebrating Ministry
Gathering Ministry
Discipling Ministry
SUPPORT MINISTRYLdrs
Communications
Properties
Personnel
Frank Dellermann 703.491.1083
Lori Grosz
703.690.1722
Mark Heinitz703.924.1245
Karen McLean703.426.5855
Tim Schulteis 703.221.2079
Jim Totsch
703.440.8763
Leon Debolt
703.569.8165
Ray Schaible
703.470.4138
Robin Beasley 540.785.8278
Joel Watkinson 703.407.6888
703.451.5855
frank.dellermann@poplc.org
lori.grosz@poplc.org
mark.heinitz@poplc.org
karen.mclean@poplc.org
tim.schulteis@poplc.org
jim.totsch@poplc.org
leon.debolt@poplc.org
ray.schaible@poplc.org
robin.beasley@poplc.org
joel.watkinson@poplc.org
finance@poplc.org
Ellen Devantier 703.440.8205
703.451.5855
703.451.5855
Milton Ericksen 703.690.0969
703.451.5855
Don Anderson703.440.0552
ellen.devantier@poplc.org
gathering@poplc. org
discipling@poplc.org
milton.ericksen@poplc.org
properties@poplc.org
don.anderson@poplc.org
All numbers are home phones
unless otherwise noted.
SEEKING LEADER
Nurturing Ministry
Serving Ministry
Hospitality
Information Systems
Finance
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www.poplc.org/communicator
Vol. 10, No. 37
September 22,2007
Counting our Critical Events
Faith sharing with former neighbor having
a life-changing recovery.
Discussed Chuck Swindoll[radio/TV preacher]with
the driver of a car while "slugging"into the District.
I shared my faith and the gospel with my roommate on a mission trip to
Haiti. Several of us hada Bible study. My roommate joined in. After
we finished the study she asked me questions for an hour about God,
Jesus, the Bible and Christians.
ALPHA-Fall 2007
Have you wondered what Alpha is all
about? Why not check it out for yourself?
We welcome you to attend any or all of
the TUESDAY sessions.
Sept 25
Who is Jesus
Oct2
Why did Jesusdie?
Oct9
How can Ibesureofmyfaith?
Oct 16
Why and HowShould
I Read the Bible?
Oct 23
Why and HowDoI Pray?
Oct 30
How DoesGodGuide Us?
Nov6
How CanIResist Evil?
Nov 13
Why and HowShould
We TellOthers?
Nov 20
Break for Thanksgiving week
Nov 27
Does GodHealToday?
Dec4
What about the Church?
Do you know a friend or neighbor who is
searching for the meaning of life?
Why not invite them to dinner anda
movie where
they are free to
ask any
questions about
Christianity?
Childcareis
available with
advance notice
fora nominal
fee.
alpha@poplc.org
The PoPBoardof Servant Leaders (BoSL) invites everyone
to attend an upcoming Steward Dialogue Session to learn and
discuss more about the four bold and exciting major ministry
initiatives that God has recently placed before us to help set
our community Ablaze! with His Gospel of Love.
Ken Watkinson, our Ministry Administrator, will briefly
present the latest updates on the four new ministry initiatives
that have been introduced to us in recent weeks in the
Communicator and other forums. Then we'llhavean
opportunity for questions and open discussion as we all seek
to discern and be part of God'splanstospread His love and
tend His sheep through PoP.
God has gathered each one of us to PoP to bless us
individually and to be a blessing to many others. We ask
everyone to please pray daily that God will clearly reveal His
plans for PoP, that we all will clearly discern and purpose to
help fulfill His plans, thanking God fervently for the amazing
pastors and other ministry leaders He has brought us herein
this time to lead us.
Let'sfindoutwhatour Lord has in store for us to do!
God at Work
in Prince of Peace
Spirit Initiatives
at PoP
... Let'sTalk
Sunday, Sept 23,9:45am
in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday, Sept 29,6:45pm
in the Sanctuary
The PrinceofPeaceC OMMUNICATOR
Student Ministry
JUNIOR HIGH
Friday, Sept 28; 7-8:30pm
Saturday, Oct 13; 6:30pm
Friday, Nov 9th; 7:00pm
January 11-13,2008
SENIOR HIGH
Monday's; 7-8:45pm
Saturday, Oct 6; 12:00-3pm
Saturday, Sept 29&Oct 27;
7pm
Saturday, Nov 3; 7pm;
January 24-26,2008
February 29-March 2,2008
COLLEGE&
CAREER MINISTRY
Parent'sNight
Corn Maze
Laser Tag
Baltimore Quake
Bible Study
Highway Clean Up
Xbox 360&PS3Night
Annual Hayride
2nd AnnualSki Trip
Va BeachZone
*No Biblestudyon holidays*
inYR
Make sure you bring the
Xbox/PS3 andgames. All
games must have a Teen
Rating or less (racing and
sports games are welcomed!)
$5
The first mailing will go out
on9/24 sopleasemakesure
to check your mail for our
special gift to you!
At the Sonstroem's
7006 GalgateDr., Springfield
Vol. 10 No. 37-Page 2
Meet the Candidate for
Minister to Students
Joel Dietrich
Sunday, September 23
after 11:00amworship
The congregation has the opportunity to meet
Joel Dietrich, one of the leading candidates for
PoP'sMinisterto Students position, this weekend.
Joelisa Director of Christian Education (DCE)
who has overseen Jr. High Youth and Family
Ministry at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Tacoma,
Washington, since 2005. Prior to that, he served
St. Paul'sLutheranChurch, Orange, California
2000-2005 and Our Saviour Lutheran Church,
Green Bay, Wisconsin 1997-2000. Joelisa
graduate of Concordia University, Irvine,
California witha BA in Religious Studies and
Youth and Family Ministry and also hasa Masters
in Family Ministry from Concordia University,
Seward, Nebraska. He is currently working on his
Doctorate of Ministry-Leadership in the
Emerging Culture at George Fox Seminary,
Portland, Oregon.
Joelandhiswife, Pam, are celebrating the birth of
their first child, Aden Christopher Dietrich, born
August 13 (8 lbs., 3 oz., 20 inches). Since Adenis
still too young to travel, Pam and the baby will be
staying home while Joel visits with us this
weekend.
The congregation, especially parents and students,
have opportunity to meet Joelafterthe 11:00 a.m.
worship Sunday. Our time to visit will include
lunch in the Fellowship Hall, a chance to hear
Joel'spersonalfaith story, and the opportunity to
interact withJoel regarding his ministry
experience.
We seek your continued prayer as God moves us
forward in this process of extendinga Divine Call
to a Minister to Students.
LEARNING TO HEAR GOD '
S
VOICE
While many people looked right into
the eyes of Jesus, listened to His voice
and recognized that this was the Son
of God, others saw Him and heard
Him, but did not recognize Him. God
is constantly signaling each one of
us, but one needs to develop the
spiritual ability to see and hear Him.
Just imagine what that could mean
to each of us as individuals, to all of
us as a community of faith!
Over the next several months,
stretching into the early weeks of
January, 2008, the Prince of Peace
family will be learning touse new
spiritual skills in listening for God's
voice as He leads us to understand
His way, and the specific direction He
has set for us. We'recalling it:
Listening fora
Whisper in the Whirlwind
Finding God'sVoiceinthe
Chaos of the World
October Prayer Vigil
Friday, October 5,7:00pm
thru Saturday, October 6th 5:30pm
We at PoPareblessed to have so many who
desire to entrust their cares to God through
their prayers, eagerly anticipating how we will
see God at work.
This vigil will providea dedicated time for
extended prayer and reflection on God's
blessings on Prince of Peace and the
community we serve. As children and
teachers go back to school this is a good time
to surround them with prayers.
Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to join us.
November2,
December7,
January4,
February1,
March7,
April4,
May2,
June6.
The sign up sheet
for the prayer vigil
is in the narthex
at the Scrip stop.
...future vigils...
The PrinceofPeaceC OMMUNICATOR
Vol. 10 No. 37-Page 3
Events at PoP
Jr. High Parent Night
Adopt-A-Highway Project
Smart Discipline
Weekday Adult Bible Study
September 28,7:00-9:00pm
Saturday, October 6,12:00-3:00pm
Wednesday, October 10,7:00-9:00pm
Mondays at 11:00am
Fellowship Hall
(Asupervisedvideo will be shown in the youth room ifchildcareis needed.)
-Karin Meissner, karin.meissner@poplc.org
Jessica 703.451.5855 x108 jessica.wenger@poplc.org
$10/person
Judith Meyerjudith.meyer@poplc.org 703-451-5855
Room 26-Library
(Note: The
picnic has been rescheduled for October 1
at Pastor Hintz'house in Fredericksburg.)
Come get to know other junior high parents a little better, and
bring a dessert to share! We look forward to seeing you all there.
Did you know that PoP has been the"adoptive parents"ofa
highway for many years? Well, the POP SrHiYouthare inviting
the entire congregation to help us cleanup our highway!
We will breakup into teams and then start makinga difference
in our community. Our Adopt-A-Highway begins at the
intersection of Rolling and Old Keene Mill and runs all the way
down to the parkway. Now, that'salotofroad...but not if we
have a great group of helpers!
Look for the sign up in the Narthex by the donut table, and
sign up your family to help with this great project. All you need
to bring is yourself, a serving heart, and a pair of gloves!
-
We're bringing the nationally acclaimed Smart Discipline
workshop to PoP. This promises to be a great event! While you're
laughing at the plight of parenthood, you'lllearn guaranteed ways
to improve self-esteem and learn proven techniques to get your
kids to cooperate. Pre-registration is requested. Childcarewillbe
provided. Please complete the registration format the display in
the narthex.
-
We have resumed our weekly adult bible study class. Please join
us for good conversation, fellowship, and bible study.
Faith Shapers
Men'sRetreat
Monday, October 15
12:00pmatMilano'srestaurant
7:00pmatConnieDenninger'shome
October 12-14
For our first Faith Shapers -abookdiscussion group for women
-wewillbereading the
by Frederick Nohl. If you would like to order a book, please sign
upon the clipboard in the Narthex oremail Connie at
condoit@aol.com.
Attention all Prince of Peace Men! The annual Men'sretreatis
coming up fast. This year'sthemeis"Adayinthelifeofa
Christian Man"As always we will have an opportunity for fun
and fellowship as we explore what it is to be Christian men in
this day and time, and in the area in which we live.
Biography of a Reformer-Martin Luther
Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg Va
$100 includes 5 meals&lodging
Rob Lansing703-250-1662
Frank Dellermann 703-491-1083
The BoardofServant Leaders invites each confirmed
member of Prince of Peace to gather and ask God'sHoly
Spirit to guide us in extending two calls.
While there have been a number of articles about the Minister
to Students position, the"Call of Accommodation"is anew
concept for PoP. It is a covenant and partnership in ministry
fora pastor of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LC-
MS), who is engaged in a specialized area of ministry.
This CallofAccommodation will allow Chaplain Glen Krans
(amemberofPoPanda retired LC-MS Navy Chaplain) to
serve as a rostered member of the clergy of the LC-MS ina
specialized ministry at Reagan Nat'lAirport. PoP will seek
ways to be in partnership with Chaplain Kransinhis ministry,
but would not be required to provide monetary support. The
most important support we can give to Chaplain Kransisour
prayer support and our encouragement. We are very excited
about the opportunity to support Chaplain Kransinhisvery
important and unique ministry serving the people who move
in and out of our nation'scapital. Next week the
will share biographical information of Chaplain
andMrs. Glen and Faye Krans. If you are traveling through
Reagan Nat'lAirport, stop by the chapel and introduce
yourself to one of our own, Chaplain Glen Krans.
A Call for the Minister to Students
A"Callof Accommodation"
to Rev. Dr. Glen Krans,
Chaplain at Reagan National Airport
PoP
Communicator
Congregational
Call Service
Tuesday, Oct 9,7:30pm
The PrinceofPeaceC OMMUNICATOR
Vol. 10 No. 37-Page 4
Heart-Line
a place to grow in love
Q: When does Heart-line meet?
Q: What is the goal of Heart-Line?
Q: What is the focus of Heart-Line this year?
Q: How can Ibeapartof Heart-Line?
A: 9:45-10:45 AM every Sunday in the Fellowship Hall
A: Our main goal for each participant is spiritual growth in
Christ. We want to help you have the tools you need to read
your Bible. Many Christians want to read the Bible but don't
knowhow to start. Heart-line is especially designed for the
person who has never been toa Bible Study, but it also isa
place for the mature Christian to continue growing deeper
roots.
A: This year we are spending the first nine weeks looking at the
Book of Isaiah. Isaiah offers a key to unlock an
understanding of the person and identity of Jesus. Later on
we'llbesearching Scripture to
>Reviewthe Jewish holidays to enrich our remembering of
God'scovenant promises
>Openupalove letter from God to us: IJohn
>Marvel at Isaiah'sword recounting Jesus'last week of his
life, over 700 years before Jesus was born (Isaiah 40-66)
A: Come into Heart-line this week to see if it feels right to you.
Q: What is Heart-Line?
A: People describe Heart-Line
as a place to
>Learnhowtoread and
understand the Bible
>Aplacewhere people grow
in love together... we meet
in small groups that stay the
same throughout the year
>Aplacetoserve together...
we'regoingtoselecta
servant project where we can
participate together.
Tangled BlueConcert
Washington DC Alpha Training Event
Lutherans for Life
Alexandria Life Chain
Wednesday, September 26,7:00pm
Fri&Sat, Oct 26&27
Friday, October 5,6:30pm
Sunday, October 7,2:30pm
This weekend PoP members are blessed to
have the professional music duo, Tangled
Blue, performing at the Sunday, 11:00am
service. They will be performing a free, full-
length concert at Our Savior Lutheran
Church in Arlington on Wednesday. Tangled
Blue performs throughout the U.S. at
churches, coffee shops, colleges, youth
gatherings and festivals. Please check them
outatwww.tangledblue.com
This two-day, momentum-building and
training time, is a time for church members
from different denominations to share ideas
and learn more about the Alpha Course.
Learn why more than 8,000 American
churches are using this flexible ministry tool.
Register today for this unprecedented
opportunity. -
Lutherans for Life is participating in the
Assist Pregnancy Center Fellowship Dinner.
We need four more people for our Lutherans
for Life table. Please let us know if you can
attend. The dinner is free but an offering is
requested at the end of the dinner.
Come participate in this peaceful
demonstration to raise awareness about the
1.2 millionabortions performed every year in
the United States. You may pickup signs at
St. Lawrence Catholic Church on Franconia
Road. Both these events will beheld in lieu
of the September and October meetings.
Our SaviorLutheran Church
825 SouthTaylor St., Arlington
Truro Church, 10525 Main St, Fa irfax
www.trurochurch. org
Joyce Stuartalpha@poplc.org
Fairview Marriott
Franconia Rd-btwn Frontier and Elder Sts,
Springfield
Dennis DiMauro 703-359-3650
Assist Pregnancy Center Fellowship
Dinner
... in our community
Sunday,
October 14,
12:30pm
in the Library
The 5th&6th
grade youth
have anew
group name!
The Student
Ministry would like
to invite all
"Club 56"parents
to a special
lunch.
We hope to see
you all and share
some great
opportunities with
your families. This
is also the perfect
time to come with
any ideas you
might want to
share with us!
Please RSVP-
thefortneys@msn. com
"Club 56"
The PrinceofPeaceC OMMUNICATOR
Vol. 10 No. 37-Page 5
Did YouKnow?
Endowment Fund Summary Report
Save YourShoeboxes
Wheelchairs Missing!
Baby BottleFundraiser/Thrivent
Match for Crisis Pregnancy Center
The PrinceofPeace Endowment Fund was
formally established in 2004 to receive gifts
and bequests and to use them for the future
growth of the mission and the ministry of
Prince of Peace. The fund consists of
restricted and unrestricted gifts. Below is the
financial status of the fund as of July 31,
2007.
Restricted Gifts-
$108,602.00
UnRestricted Gifts
$203,379.00
The unrestricted gifts fund was greatly
enhanced by the contribution of
approximately$202,000 from the estate of a
long-time Prince of Peace member in July.
To date$7,682.00 in scholarships were
granted from the Share Our Faith
Scholarship Fund. Please contact any of the
Endowment Fund Committee members if
you have any questions in regard to the
Endowment Fund (Maloy Jones, Chairman;
Don Anderson, Treasurer; Dick Atkinson,
Secretary; Ray Schaible; Sherman Mills)
Start saving your emptyshoeboxes for
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD, a
project of Samaritan'sPursethat strives to
share God'slovewithhurting children with
shoeboxesfullof gifts. Filled with school
supplies, evangelism tracts and small Bibles,
toys, and personal items, the boxes bring the
love of Jesus to needy children. Watch for
more information on OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD.
Shoeboxesmustbe filled and brought to PoP
no later than
.
(Adonationof$7 is requested to cover the
costs of shipping.)
Although we normally have three wheelchairs
available for use during services, we are
"limping along"with only two at this time.
The other one has evidently been borrowed
for temporary use and never returned. If you
have a PoP wheelchair at home, please return
it as soon as possible so that we can offer
those in need an opportunity to comfortably
attend services. Thankyou!
Have you ever wondered how you can have
an impactor minister to a woman or teen
faced with an unplanned pregnancy who
does not know where to turn for help? You
can help change a life by participating in the
Sanctity of Life Ministry Baby Bottle
Campaign.
Starting September 15/16 PoP will distribute
empty baby bottles in the Narthex. Ta kea
baby bottle home, put it on your dresser or
kitchen counter, fill it with spare change, a
check, or cash, and return it
or
Your contribution will allow Sanctity of Life
Ministry to reach out and serve the
community with the love of Christ.
Contributions help pay for medical care
including sonograms and doctors visits, as
well as provide new and expectant mothers
with material needs such as diapers, wipes,
and other baby items.
This is a Thrivent match project.
PoP SchoolShare Our Faith
Scholarship Fund
Jim and SusanHerbert 703-922-5836,
Janet Totsch, 703-440-8763,
Ken Watkinson, 703-451-5855.
Total
$311,981.00
November 12
Saturday, October 13
toKen Watkinsonor Janet To tsch
Sunday, October 14
to Jim or Susan Herbert.
"Chastityisa
positive and
proactive
choice rather
than a negative and
reactive choice. Chastity is
a positive way champions
choose to live life both
inside and outside of
marriage. Chastity is not
just a positive choice of
champions who are single.
It is the positive choice of
champions who are
married as well, as they
chose to be faithful to
their spouses."
Rev. Dr. James I. Lamb,
Executive Director,
Lutherans For Life
Stewardship
17thSundayafter Pentecost
-1 Timothy2:1-15-
Christian stewards live
peaceful and quiet lives in
all godliness and holiness.
We understand that all we
are and have is a gift of
God, the true Owner. We
practice good stewardship
through our prayers,
intercessions and generous
deeds of kindness. In so
doing we make our
families, communities and
world better because of
our stewardship.
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7:30aMen'sBibleStudy
9:00aSEDBoardof Directors
10:00aKeeptheFaith Event
12:00pKoreanBand Practice
1:00pALPHASmallGrpTrng.
4:45pCAREMinistry Teams
5:30pWorship
6:30pThatSaturday Thing
6:30pFinancial Peace University
7:45aCARE Ministries
8:15aWorship
9:45aSundaySchool
9:45aAdultBible Study
11:00aWorship
11:30aKoreanWorship
12:30pMinisterto Youth
Candidate Meet&Greet
1:00pKorean Fellowship
3:00pIFAC
5:00pPrimaryChoir
5:00pJuniorChoir
6:00pOrchestra
7:00pHIMnals
9:00aBodyandSoul
11:00aSeniorsBible Study
6:30pTOPS
7:00pESL
7:00pSeniorHigh Bible Study
7:00pBoyScouts 1145
7:30pCommunicationMtg.
7:30pSAMeeting
7:30pCrossways
7:30pSeekers
7:30pStephen Ministry
9:15aYOGA
10:00aESL
1:30pCommunityof HOPE
4:00pConfirmation
7:00pALPHA
7:00pNewCanticle
7:00pSATPrepKorean Ministry
7:30pSmallGroup
9:00aWMWomen'sBibleStudy
6:30pToastmasters
7:00pESL
7:00pDiscipling Leadership Team
7:30pBoyntonBible Study
7:30pLector Training
7:00pLineDancing
7:00pSATPrepKorean Ministry
7:00pCompline Service
7:30pChancelChoir
7:30pToastmasters
9:00aBodyandSoul
10:00aESL
10:30aAl-Anon
7:00pJr. High Youth
7:30pSmallGroup (Pleger)
7:30aMen'sBibleStudy
9:30aOpenHousefor Troop 1145
12:00pKoreanBand Practice
4:45pCAREMinistry Teams
5:30pWorship (Communion)
6:30pThatSaturday Thing
6:30pFinancial Peace University
7:00pConfirmation Class Witness
7:45aCARE Ministries
8:15aWorship
9:45aSundaySchool
9:45aAdultBible Study
11:00aWorship/Confirmation
11:30aKoreanWorship
1:00pKorean Fellowship
3:00pIFAC
5:00pPrimaryChoir
5:00pJuniorChoir
6:00pOrchestra
6:30pThrivent Dinner
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