LENTEN EVENTS 2010: “Faith Walk”
Week Four: Wednesday, March 17 – “Contagious Faith”
Faith is one of those things that are more caught than taught. Just being around someone who has faith can strengthen your faith. Hearing someone’s faith story can remind you of a similar episode in your own life. Hearing the words, songs and stories of faith can help you stay anchored in your own beliefs. By the same token, other people can be strengthened in their faith by being around you and by hearing your faith story. Perhaps, someday, someone will even take God seriously for the first time in their life because of something you have said or done. As we talk about contagious faith, we’ll be inspired by a clip from the 2004 romantic comedy RAISING HELEN (John Corbett and Kate Hudson).
6:00 pm Fellowship Meal (Corned Beef, soup supper & chocolate
dessert competition)
6:45 pm Holden Evening Prayer
7:15 – 8:00 pm Intergenerational activities
Confirmation
Adult discussion groups (film inspired)
THIS WEEK AT PRINCE OF PEACE
SUNDAY, March 14 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
8:30 a.m. – Worship Service
8:30 a.m. – Sunday School
9:45 a.m. – Worship Service – Stephen Ministry Commissioning
9:45 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Crossroads Worship
12:30 p.m. – Crossroads Planning Meeting
2:30 p.m. – Midwest Music Conservatory
6:00 p.m. – Sr. High – Pool, Ping Pong & Pizza
7:00 p.m. – Pack 397 PLM
MONDAY, March 15
9:00 a.m. – Genesis Therapy
3:30 p.m. – Rainbows
4:30 p.m. – Sunbeams
6:00 p.m. – Board of Evangelism Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Troop 497
7:30 p.m. – Al-Anon Support Group
7:30 p.m. – Men’s Bible Study
8:00 p.m. – A. A. Support Group
TUESDAY, March 16
9:00 a.m. – Genesis Therapy
9:30 a.m. – Bible Study
10:00 a.m. – Staff Meeting
12:30 p.m. – Read To Learn
4:30 p.m. – Body & Soul (Pilates)
7:00 p.m. – Band
7:30 p.m. – Al-Anon District Meetin
8:00 p.m. – A. A. District Meeting
WEDNESDAY, March 17
6:30 a.m. – Ministry & Daily Life at Olde Bridge Restaurant
9:00 a.m. – Mailing Crew – Tidings mail out
12:30 p.m. – Naomi Circle at church
1:00 p.m. – Rebekah Circle at Mary Simonis’ home
3:00 p.m. – Girl Scout Troop 275
6:00 p.m. – Corned Beef, Soup Supper & Chocolate Dessert competition
6:45 p.m. – Holden Evening Prayer Service
7:15 p.m. – Activities for families
Confirmation Class
Adult discussion
8:00 p.m. – Bell Choir
8:30 p.m. – N.A.
THURSDAY, March 18
4:30 p.m. – Aerobics
5:00 p.m. – Grace Notes
5:00 p.m. – Joyful Noise
5:45 p.m. – Kids’ Chimes
6:30 p.m. – Diakonia
6:30 p.m. – Cub Scout Pack 397
6:30 p.m. – Troop 497
7:30 p.m. – Adult Choir
FRIDAY, March 19
5:00 p.m. – Sr. High to Construction Zone Retreat in Naperville 3/19 – 3/21
7:00 p.m. – PADS
SATURDAY, March 20
9:00 a.m. – Altar Guild
1:00 p.m. – Genesis
SUNDAY, March 21
8:30 a.m. – Worship Service – Trinity Lutheran Youth will join us in worship
8:30 a.m. – Sunday School
9:45 a.m. – Worship Service
9:45 a.m. – Sunday School
11:15 a.m. – Crossroads Worship
11:15 p.m. – Choir Rehearsal
7:00 p.m. – Pack 397 PLM
THE FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR are to celebrate the 22nd Birthday of Andrea Nicholas. Many Happy Returns, Andrea!
THE ROSE ON THE ALTAR is to celebrate the birth of Cora Elizabeth Furst. Cora was born on Monday, March 8. Her proud parents are Jonathan and Lindsay and her happy grandparents are Gil and Fern Furst.
THESE NEW STEPHEN MINISTERS are being commissioned today after 50 hours of training in lay caregiving:
Judy Farb
Sharon Mattson
Jen Nilsestuen
Tom Pfeifer
Their training instructors were Linda Heisel, Janet Ichida, Pam Johnson and Mary Simonis. We thank all our Stephen Ministers for their compassionate care and listening!
IT’S TIME TO ORDER FLOWERS FOR EASTER. Help us decorate the Worship Center and Christian Life Center for Easter. To place your order, please use the envelope included in this bulletin. Lilies, hyacinths, tulips and daffodils are available for $12 each. Make checks payable to Prince of Peace Lutheran, and place in the offering plate. Deadline for ordering is Sunday, March 28.
USHERS NEEDED FOR HOLY WEEK. Ushers are needed for Maunday Thursday (April 1), Good Friday (April 2) and the Easter Vigil (April 3). All services are at 7:30 pm. If you plan to attend one of the holy week services and would be willing to usher, please contact Andy & Jacqi Schuetze at 847-891-8912.
THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A MEMBER OF PRINCE OF PEACE will be on Sunday, May 2. You will be received into membership on May 9. If you are interested, please call the office at 847-885-7010 or check the Desire to Join box on the Get Acquainted Forms on the clipboards at the ends of the pews.
BAPTISMAL RETREAT. If you are planning to have your child baptized at Prince of Peace, you are required to attend a Baptismal Retreat. The next scheduled retreat is Sunday, April 18th at 12:30 pm. Please call the church office at 847-885-7010 to register.
TUESDAY A.M. BIBLE STUDY will begin a new quarter on March 9th . Titled “Teachings On Community”: A view of Old and New Testament teachings to see how faithful people relate to those within and outside their community. There are currently 16 participants in our small group. You are welcome to join us. For information and a study book, $4.00 , call Duane Borgan at 847-882-2492.
ALL INSTRUMENTALISTS interested in playing during Holy Week services, we will rehearse on Sunday, March 21 at 11:15 am, Saturday, March 17 at 10:00 am, and Saturday, April 3 at 10:00 am. Get details and music from Scott, starting next week.
ONCE AGAIN WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help pack food for more than 600 pantries, schools, etc. in Cook County. We work from 9-12 on that Saturday morning. Rides from POP to and back from the depository are provided. Sign up sheets are located at the information tables at both church entrances. Any questions---contact Sharon Mattson (224-569-6830
NEEDED! Gift cards to Walmart, Target, Kohl’s. If you can help with this request, please bring the cards to the church office. Thank you for your constant generosity to the needs of others.
RESULTS OF BROWNIE COMPETITION AT THE LENTEN EVENT.
1st place – Mocha Brownies – Lore Mueller
2nd place – Fudge Brownies – The Benson Family
3rd place – Chocolate Chile Pecan Brownies – The Ross Family
Yummmm! Your mouthwatering creations raised a total of $106. 85 which will be sent to Lutheran Domestic Disaster Response. Thank you!
GETTING RID OF A VEHICLE? One of our families at Prince of Peace is in great need of affordable transportation and would be interested in talking to anyone who is planning on selling or trading in a heavily-used or older car. Please contact Pr. Hellstedt to make the connection (847-885-7010; hellstedt@princeofpeace.net).
LEADERSHIP LAB Registration information has been mailed to 8th graders and high school students for this summer camp experience, July 19 to 24 at Augustana College. Extra registration packets are available on the Youth Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Register by March 15 for a reduced fee.
POOL, PING PONG & PIZZA High school students are invited to an evening of fun at Prince of Peace on Sunday, March 14th from 6 to 8:30 p.m. We’ll play pool, ping pong, and maybe even some foosball. Cost is $3 to cover pizza, drinks and snacks. Friends are invited, too. Pick up a permission slip from the Youth Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall.
7TH & 8TH GRADE CONFIRMATION CLASSES will be held during Lent, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesdays, February 24 through March 17.
CONSTRUCTION ZONE FOR HIGH SCHOOL Meet at Prince of Peace at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19 for Construction Zone. We will go to the Holiday Inn Select,1801 Naper Blvd., Naperville for the weekend where the featured band will be Jacob’s Road. We will return on Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and noon. Please keep these youth and their chaperones in your prayers as they are on this faith journey.
MARCH COUPLES GAME NIGHT – MARCH 20TH Kick off your Spring Break with an evening of cards, food and fellowship! Couple’s Game night will be at Jim and Jill Wilkins’ home on Saturday, March 20th, 7:30 pm to about midnight. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. New couples are always welcome to join this friendly group! Please RSVP to Jim and Jill at 847-519-9023 or wilkinsfamily@wideopenwest.com. Hope you can make it!
AN ADDITION TO THE LENTEN SCHEDULE
LENTEN EVENT #6,
MAUNDY THURSDAY, APRIL 1ST
5:30 PM POTLUCK DINNER
7:00 PM GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
(Freewill Offering for the Concert)
FOLLOWED BY THE
7:30 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
Bring a dish to share as we gather with the Gustavus Adolphus College Orchestra and provide a meal together before their concert. The concert will be followed by the regular 7:30 pm Maundy Thursday service during which the orchestra will also provide special music. Invite friends and neighbors to this special evening.
COME CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK’S DAY, WEDNESDAY AT THE LENTEN EVENT
this week at 6:00 p.m. Corned beef will be provided. Bring soup, bread, or a chocolate dessert to share.
GOOD FRIDAY MORNING FAMILY PROGRAM On Good Friday morning,April 2nd at 10:00 a.m., there will be a family oriented event designed for children under 10 years old accompanied by their parents. There will be an opening devotion, crafts, and a snack. Guests and friends are invited also. Please join us.
THE EASTER FOOD DRIVE for Schaumburg Township Food Pantry begins this week. We will collect food until Sunday, March 28. Checks should be made payable to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Please place your check or cash in the envelopes labeled: Donations For Schaumburg Township Pantry. These envelopes can be found on the clipboards or at the information desks. Then place your envelope in the offering plate.
ITEMS MOST NEEDED: OTHER ITEMS
Non-refrigerated canned hams Fresh potatoes
Cookies Fresh onions
Tuna Fresh apples, oranges
Crackers Healthy snacks
Jello Cake mix
Pancake mix Frosting
Pancake syrup
Jelly
Peanut butter
Paper towels
Toilet paper,
Tissues
Canned tomatoes
Juice and other beverages
Beef stew
Items may be brought to the Fellowship Hall anytime from now until Sunday, March 28. They will be delivered on Monday, March 29. Money collected will be used to purchase gift cards at a supermarket. Thank you for your contributions.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Thursday, April 1
5:30 pm Meal
7:00 pm Concert
7:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service
Friday, April 2
10:00 am
Good Friday Children’s Program
7:30 pm
Good Friday Service
Saturday, April 3
7:30 pm
Easter Vigil Service
Sun., April 4
8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:15 am
Easter,
Holy Communion,
NO Sunday School,
Easter Breakfast
8:30 – 11:30 am