News Releases - Prince of Peace

Baptism Classes
Parents who would like to have their children baptized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg must attend a series of three classes.

The classes explore faith development, the sacrament of baptism, how church and family partner to raise children in faith, and other topics. The next classes will be held at the church on June 1 at 11 a.m., June 8 at 9:45 a.m., and June 22 at 11 a.m.

Prince of Peace is an open and welcoming congregation located at 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. All are welcome. For more information about activities at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) call the church at 847-885-7010, or visit the church website at http://www.princeofpeace.net/.

New Member Classes Scheduled at Prince of Peace Church
Looking for a great church? The next series of New Member Classes for Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) will be held at the June 1, 8 & 15 at 9:45 a.m. at the church.

Anyone interested in membership at Prince of Peace should contact the church office at 847-885-7010 to confirm your attendance.

Schaumburg Church Celebrates 50 Years In Community
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) celebrates its 50th year in the community in 2008.

In addition to offering Sunday services for all those years, the church has served as a gathering place for community members who aren't necessarily church members. The building is used as a meeting place for groups like Boy Scouts, but also AA. Prince of Peace has also offered pre-school for the past 40 years.

The church continues to look new ways to reach out to other communities, and is in the midst of co-sponsoring a successful series of "Abraham Salons," in which Muslims, Jews and Christians have gathered to discuss both their common heritage, as well as ongoing differences.

Church members have been looking back with a visit from pastors who have previously served the church, as well as services based on bulletins from Sundays in the past.

A formal celebration will be held from noon to 3 p.m., April 27 at the Seville, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-10. Tickets will be sold in the church office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday- Friday until April 22, and in the church's Fellowship Hall from 9-11 a.m. April 13 and 20. No tickets will be sold after April 22.

Child care for children 3 to 10 years of age will be provided at The Seville, at no charge, but parents must notify of need for child care at the time of ticket purchase. A movie and a craft project are planned for the children. For information, call the church at 847-885-7010.

Schaumburg Church
Pre-School Celebrates 40 Years
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) is proud to announce the 40th anniversary of its pre-school program. The milestone will be celebrated April 6 at 9:45 a.m. with a reception to follow. The church is located at 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. All are welcome.

Prince of Peace is an open and welcoming congregation. All are welcome. For more information about activities at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) call the church at 847-885-7010, or visit the church website at http://www.princeofpeace.net/.

Special Saturday Evening Prayer Service
Remembrance of NIU Tragedy
Saturday, March 1 at the 5:30 p.m. worship service, the victims of the NIU tragedy will be remembered along with students and parents everywhere who face unknowns they never realized they would have to face when they send their children off to college.

Service will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool (ELCA) in Schaumburg, Il . All are welcome to come. Anyone in need of healing and comfort during these difficult times, join us in prayer to ask for God's grace and peace. For more information contact Pastor Karen Omalia at 847-885-7010.

Schaumburg Church Announces Lent Schedule
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) will host five weeks of Lenten Services starting Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m., and continuing for the next four Wednesdays. The theme this year will be "Re-Painting Your Faith - A Work in Progress. There will also be a Maundy Thursday event on Thursday, March 20, at the church. Each evening will begin with a meal, followed by activities and a worship service from 7:40 p.m. - 8 p.m. The church is located at 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. All are welcome. Free will donations will be accepted to help cover meal costs and craft supplies.

Abraham Salons

Three faith communities explore one forefather in groundbreaking programs.

Northwest Suburbs of Chicago – In an effort to seek common ground and greater understanding between neighbors of different faiths, a series of interfaith dialogues have been planned at three distinct houses of worship.

Patterned after “Abraham Salons” suggested by author Bruce Feiler in his book, Abraham, each community will jointly stage three different discussions focusing on each of the faiths. The presentations will emphasize the common heritage that began with Abraham, whose story inspires all three of the faiths.

Rabbi Max Weiss of Beth Tikvah Congregation, Pastor Don Myrom of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Dr. Khalid Sami of the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs have announced that their congregations will each participate in the events. Each leader will speak on their own faith at another’s house of worship.

The series will kick off at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, with a presentation by Rabbi Max Weiss. The second event will be held at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 27 at Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates, with a presentation by Dr. Khalid Sami on Islam. The third event will take place at 5 p.m., Saturday, April 12 at the Islamic Society of Northwest Suburbs Mosque, 3950 Industrial Drive, Rolling Meadows, with a presentation by Pastor Don Myrom. View Abraham Salon brochure.

Each meeting will start with a 20 minute presentation by the featured speaker on their faith, followed by comments from the two other faith leaders. There will also be time for questions from the audience. A short dessert fellowship will conclude each evening.

These meeting formats have been arranged to provide opportunities for individual interfaith discussions in an effort to clear up misunderstanding and facilitate dialogue.

This is one of several joint events planed by Beth Tikvah and Prince of Peace as they celebrate their 50 years of providing worship opportunities to the Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg area.

A joint statement by Dr. Sami, Rabbi Weiss and Pastor Myrom said, “At a time when religion is under assault from within and without, the Abraham Salon concept will encourage mutual acceptance through a better understanding of one another’s faiths.”

According to author Feiler in his book Where God was Born, “Religion also breeds overconfidence, and one challenge for today’s believers is to rediscover in the fire of faith the source of warmth that can overpower the flames of destruction. This change can be achieved only by fellow believers, I think. The first conviction I took from by journey is that the only force strong enough to take on religious extremism is religious moderation. Religion can be saved only by religion.”

All of the events are offered free of charge, and all are welcome.

Prince of Peace is an open and welcoming congregation. All are welcome. For more information about activities at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) visit our website at http://www.princeofpeace.net/.

September 2007
Peder Eide Concert
Christian singer/songwriter Peder Eide will bring his energetic show to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. as part of the church's 50th anniversary celebration.

Eide has captivated teens and the rest of their families with his performances, and his songs, including selections from his latest album, Taste and See, have been featured on more than 300 radio stations.

Tickets to the performance cost $10 in advance, or $12 at
the door, so order early before they sell out. For information, or to buy tickets, call the church at 847-885-7010. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) is located at 930 W Higgins Road, Schaumburg.

2007
Pilates Class
Body and Soul Pilates class meets every Tuesday at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg.

4:30 p.m. in the Christian Life Center at 930 W Higgins Road. Join us for a relaxing way to tighten up those muscles and loose inches. Free Child Care provided. All are welcome.

2007
Exercise Class Sweats to Music of the 70's
Thursday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg, exercise to music of the 70's in the Christian Life Center.

All are welcome as we sweat to the oldies and loose inches. 930 W Higgins Road, All are welcome.

2007
Marriage Enrichment Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will hold marriage enrichment classes beginning April 18, 2007 from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Child care is available. Gary Chapman’s “Five Love Languages,” will used as the basis for the seven week course. Call the church office at 847-885-7010 to register. All are welcome.For Immediate Release

2007
Concert
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will host a concert of music by Franz Schubert on Sunday, March 11th, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Concert focus on Schubert’s Mass in G by the Prince of Peace Adult Choir, Orchestra and guest soloists.

Conducted by Director of Music, Scott Uddenberg. Reception to follow concert in church fellowship hall. Free will offerings accepted. All are welcome.

2007
Pancake Breakfast
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will serve a pancake breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday March 11, 2007 with proceeds going to support Youth Ministries and the Congregation’s 2007 Summer Mission Trip. All are welcome.

2007
Baptism Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W. Higgins Road in Schaumburg is hosting a baptism class on Sunday February 25th, 2007 at 2 p.m. Please call the church office at 847-885-7010 to RSVP and to schedule a baptism. All are Welcome.

To find out more about Prince of Peace Lutheran Church visit our home page at www.princeofpeace.net. All are welcome.

2007
Couples Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will begin Marriage Enrichment classes April 18th, 2007 for 7 weeks from 7:15 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Child care is available. Classes will use Gary Chapman's "Five Love Languages" as a basis for the course. Cost for materials is $8.75 Call to register at 847-885-7010 All are welcome.

2007
Lenten Services Each Wednesday
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W Higgins Rd in Schaumburg will hold Lenten Services each Wednesday evening beginning at 6 p.m. with supper. Families and Singles invited. All are welcome. Activities are planned for families at 6:40 p.m. Small Group discussion for adults and high school students.Evening activities are themed; Listen to God; Come and Follow;God takes care of us; God forgives and We forgive. Evening closes with Holden Prayer Service.

2007
Lenten Services
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will host Lenten Services Wednesday Evenings beginning Wednesday February 28th at 6:00 p.m. for a pot luck supper with family activities from 6:40 p.m. till 7:40 p.m. The evening will close with worship from the Holden Evening Prayer Service.

Each week a different these will be used for the family activity. Join us this week for a soup pot luck supper and activity entitled, God is Here. All are welcome.

Call the church office for more information 847-885-7010. To find out more about Prince of Peace Lutheran Church visit our home page at www.princeofpeace.net. All are welcome.

2007
Lenten Services - Ash Wednesday Breakfast
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will begin Lenten Services with an annual Ash Wednesday Breakfast on February 21 at 9:15 A.M.

Barbara Cowan, Special Guest Speaker will kick off our Lenten Studies with an emphasis on Connections. Cowan excels in areas of communications and relationships. She has counseled individuals and groups, served as coordinator of religious organizations and is currently living and working in Houston, Texas. Her work brings healing and wisdom to the everyday Christian.

Please RSVP at the church office so we may plan appropriately for Breakfast, 847-885-7010. All are welcome.

2007
Think Summer Camp!
Stay warm and think summer camp with Lutheran Ministries. Information is now available for two different summer camps. Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Center 2007 summer camp programs begin June 10th, with the theme "Oak Trees and Acorns". This camp is located in Oregon, Illinois. For more information visit www.lomc.org.

Brochures for Lutherdale Bible Camp in Elkhorn Wisconsin are now available at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Weekly programs at Lutherdale run between June 10 and August 10 with the theme, "Listen! God is Calling".

2007
Christians and Muslims Share Fellowship at Schaumburg Church
Last week, several Muslims from the Niagra Foundation attended services at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg.

The Niagra Foundation works to create dialogue between Christians and Muslims. One of the ministers at Prince of Peace, Pastor Karen O'Malia, travelled with the group to Turkey last fall.

"It was an invaluable experience which certainly helped me to realize that often times what we learn about Muslims is just a tiny piece," said O'Malia. "And, as often happens, mostly the sensational, bad things. There are a group of very dedicated Muslims who want to promote understanding and peace."

In in effort to promote that understanding, representatives from the Niagra Foundation brought a dish to share known as "Noah's Pudding" to Prince of Peace during Feb. 4 services. The dish serves as a remembrance of the food Noah's family a te to survive during the great flood detailed in the Bible and the Koran.

The Niagra representatives also said a few words during church services, and were available for conversation with church members during the coffee hour after services.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is located at 930 W. Higgins Road in Schaumburg. For more information about the church or church programs, please call the Prince of Peace at 847-885-7010, or visit the church's web site at http://www.princeofpeace.net/

2007
Lenten Services
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will begin Lenten Services with an annual Ash Wednesday Breakfast on February 21 at 9:15 A.M. Barbara Cowan, Special Guest Speaker will kick off our Lenten Studies with an emphasis on Connections.

Cowan excels in areas of communications and relationships. She has counseled individuals and groups, served as coordinator of religious organizations and is currently living and working in Houston, Texas. Her work brings healing and wisdom to the everyday Christian.

Please RSVP at the church office so we may plan appropriately for Breakfast, 847-885-7010. All are welcome.

2007
Support Local Food Pantries
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg is collecting food donations for three area food pantries.

Elijah's, Schaumburg and PADS food pantries are in need of food items for area families and homeless individuals in need. Please deliver food staples such as peanut butter, canned fruit, jelly, non-fat dry milk, toilet paper, bars of soap, boxed rice, cereal, beans, pop-top type canned meat, paper supplies, laundry detergent, bottled juices, diapers in size 4, 5, and 6 styrofoam plates, cups and bowls, lunch bags are a few of the items most needed to be brought to the fellowship Hall at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, by February 25th.

Food will be delivered to the pantries the week of February 26th. Please place your donations in the appropriately marked cart. Prince of Peace is a PADS site location for Friday nights from October through April, averaging between 20 and 30 guests each Friday evening. Hot dinners are cooked and served Friday evening, warm beds and a place to rest are provided. Shower facilities are available and a warm breakfast is served on Saturday mornings. Your generosity is very much appreciated.

2007
Piano Recital
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will host Mark Mazullo, Assistant Professor of Music at Macalester College in St.Paul, Mn for a piano recital on Sunday, February 18th at 3 p.m. This free concert will feature pieces such as "French Suite No. 5 in G Major" by J.S. Bach, Four Preludes by Claude Debussy, Three Preludes and Fugues by Dmitri Shostakovich and "Ballade No. 4 in F Minor, Opus 52" by Frederic Chopin. Special feature will be a duet with Sophie Mazullo entitled "Sophie Goes Up in a Balloon". Coffee and Cookies will be served. For more information about activities at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) visit our website at http://www.princeofpeace.net/.

2007
Mom's Evening Out
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg sponsors a Mom's evening out once a month. Join us on Monday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at The Cheescake Factory at the Woodfield Mall. Bring your family fun ideas for beating the cabin fever blues. Call the Church office at 847-885-7010 to get contact information. Bring money for your own meal. All are welcome.

2007
Baptism Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) at 930 W. Higgins Road in Schaumburg is hosting a baptism class on Sunday February 25th at 2 p.m. Please call the church office at 847-885-7010 to RSVP and to schedule a baptism. All are Welcome. To find out more about Prince of Peace Lutheran Church visit our website at www.princeofpeace.net/.. All are welcome.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg Embraces Emerging Worship
Once a month the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Crossroads Praise and Worship Service, at Prince of Peace offers an emerging worship service. “Emerging Worship services are becoming more and more common as churches continue to try to find ways to connect with their congregations and communities,” said Associate Pastor Karen O’Malia.

Prince of Peace faces some of the same issues that churches across America are facing among those, changing demographics of the community and the loss of young adults to other obligations and a growing need to offer ways of worship that are not tied into a traditional service.

Sam Cortese, Jr., Crossroads Services Director

Crossroads Services Director, Sam Cortese, Jr. has brought a new energy and vitality to Prince of Peace bringing adults back to worship that otherwise may have been lost if their only worship option had been a traditional service.

“The Crossroads Service was the logical service to introduce the new emerging worship concepts,” said Cortese, “The congregation and community attending the Crossroads Service have opened their hearts and minds to a contemporary service. With emerging worship we are taking the next step towards experiencing and understanding our faith and what it means to each of us, personally”. In emerging worship at Prince of Peace tangible items, for example, a wall, are incorporated into the service to help connect feelings of isolation or separatism to the bible lesson on a particular Sunday.

On December 17 the Emerging Worship theme combines the ideas of preparing for the coming of Jesus at Christmas and how it relates to our lives as one prepares for a wedding. That day will be an engagement celebration where invitations for the Wedding will be passed out. And, as cleaning is a big part of the preparation for hosting a wedding and guests, handwashing stations will be set up to symbolize the washing we receive in baptism and the forgivenss of sin that comes with it.

Changing times call for new ways of connecting religion with the community. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church hopes to fill a need by offering emerging worship services once a month at the 11:00 a.m. service. Come, visit on December 17 and experience the difference in worship services.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg holds Baptism Class
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will be holding a Baptism Class on Sunday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Please call the church office to register at 847-885-7010.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church In Schaumburg Hosts Christmas Craft Fair
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will host a Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Proceeds will help fund the 2007 Summer Mission Trip and will be matched by Lutheran Thrivant Funds.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool Looking for Teachers
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg is looking for substitute teachers. If you have a bachelors degree in Early childhood, Child Development or Elementary Education and/or 9 hours of education credits and love working with children, we need you. Please call Anne Yauch for more details at 847-885-7010.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool makes time for Classroom Visits by Parents and Guardians
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg makes time for parents and guardians to visit the preschool classrooms while classes are in session so the best decision can be made on where you would like your child to attend preschool. See the atmosphere and check it out now. Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool has a Bridging program available for children who turn 5 after September 1st or may not be ready for kindergarten. Call Mrs Yauch or Mrs Skepnek to arrange a time to visit.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool offers Pre-3 Class
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will be offering a class for children who turn 3 after September 1 but before January 31st. This class helps to meet the needs of children who are ready for a social experience outside of the home and an introduction to a school-type setting. The class will provide these children with opportunities for social skill development, play and activities with other children their age. The maximum number of children for this class is 16 with two teachers. Call Mrs Yauch for information at 847-885-7010.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg Provides New Web Site
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) and Preschool in Schaumburg has recently completed a complete redesign of it's web site making it easier to use and upgrading content. Check it out at www.princeofpeace.net The new site features daily devotional and news updates along with current events. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is a welcoming congregation where everyone is invited to share in communion and worship, located at 930 W Higgins Road.

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Hosts Special Guests Thanksgiving Eve
Schaumburg - Representatives from many area faith communities will gather at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church on the evening before Thanksgiving for a unique service at 7:30 p.m, Nov. 22 at the church, 930 W. Higgins Rd.

Participants will include musicians and pastoral leaders from: Agape, International; Beth Tikvah Synagogue; Living Faith Cathedral Worship Center Church; Truelight Chinese Christian Church; as well as Prince of Peace.

The guest preacher for the evening will be the Rev. Joseph Chu, program director for Mission Interpretation and Support in Asia Pacific, Division for the Global Mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

A pie fellowship will be held following the service. Participants are asked to bring a dessert to be shared with other worshippers.

An offering during the service will be used to support ministries focused on world hunger.

2007
All Saints Eve Party and Trunk or Treat
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will host a costume party and trunk or treat event on Sunday, October 29th at 6:30 p.m.

Party from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. admission to the party is one bag of candy per family. Trunk or Treat from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please help the youth celebrate this holiday safely! Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the party!

2007
Baptism Classes Held
If you wish to be baptised or hold a baptism at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg you are asked to attend a preparation class. Classes are scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. on October 29th and December 3rd. Call the church office to register and schedule your baptism, 847-885-7010. All are welcome. 930 W Higgins Road, Schaumburg, Il

2007
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg collects gift cards for ongoing Katrina clean-up
Schaumburg, IL - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church reached out to help victims of Hurricane Katrina over the summer through a mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. The church's youth and adults who helped to rebuild and refurbish homes in the city left with a sober view of the work yet to be done. A year after the hurricane, many places appear just as devastated as they did immediately following the storm.

The trip was challenging for the volunteers who went, but they went home with a sense of how much more is needed. They came up with an idea for those who didn't go on the trip to lend a hand as well.

The church is collecting gift cards from Home Depot, Lowe's and Walmart to send to families who still need help in Biloxi. Gift card donations of $25 or $50 will be used to buy paint, lumber and building material supplies for families in the region. All donations will be given to Lutheran Disaster Response; none of the donations will go towards administrative costs.

Check donations should be made out to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Donors wishing a receipt should include their name and address for a thank you letter acknowledging the amount of the donation. Donations will be collected now through Nov. 15, and will be offered up at the church's Thanksgiving weekend services.

Donations may be mailed to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Attn: Karen Wagner, Katrina Response, 930 W. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, IL 60195. For mo re information, call the church at 847-885-7010 and ask for Karen Wagner.

2007
PADS to HOPE Fall Fundraiser
Journeys from PADS to HOPE will be holding their annual fall fundraiser at "Bid for HOPE" at the Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, 2401 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates on Friday October 20th! Tickets are $75.00 for additional ways to donate or help email suehr@padstohope.org

2007
Attention all Webelos!
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg will be the site of a Webelos Religious Award for Lutherans Class to be held on the following Sundays at 11:00 a.m. to Noon - October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12 and November 19th. If you are a Webelos I or Webelos II who is interested in earning this award please contact Diana Peters at 847-301-1628 for information on ordering books for the course.

2007
Mom's Night Out
Monday, October 16th at 7 p.m. will be the next Mom's night out sponsored by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg Moms. Need some time to talk to other adults, get away for a couple hours at Riccardo's Restorante 1170 S. Roselle Road. Call the church office to sign up 847-885-7010.

2007
Gift Cards for Katrina Survivors
This summer’s mission trip to Biloxi, Mississippi was one of the hardest, most emotionally and physically challenging trips Prince of Peace has participated in as part of the Lutheran Disaster Response. Most of the area looks nearly the same as the first few days after Katrina passed through. Day to day living is hard. People like you and me, with insurance, with jobs, with families were the hardest hit. They are having problems collecting insurance benefits to repair their homes.

Please help us give them hope and the means to fix their homes and to begin the healing process. Prince of Peace is collecting gift cards for Home Depot, Lowes, and Walmart to send to the families still needing help in Biloxi. Your gift card donations of $25 or $50 will be used to buy paint, lumber and building material supplies for families in this region.

Please consider posting this request at your place of employment and collect donations for this worthy cause. All donations will be given to the Lutheran Disaster Response. None of the donations will go towards administration costs.

Check donations should be made out to Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. If you would like a receipt for your gift, please include your name and address with your donation and a thank you letter will be sent to you from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg acknowledging the amount of your donation.

Donations will be collected now through November 15th. Donations may be mailed to:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
Attn: Karen Wagner, Katrina Response
930 W Higgins Road
Schaumburg, Il 60195

All gifts will be offered up during our Thanksgiving weekend services. For more information, call Prince of Peace at 847-885-7010 and ask for Karen Wagner.

2007
Beginning Sunday School for 3 year olds
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg, 930 W Higgins Road will host a class on Wednesday evening, August 30th at 7 p.m. for parents of children wanting to begin Sunday School this year. Call for more information Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 847-885-7010.

2007
Luther and Lutheranism Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg, 930 W Higgins Road will hold classes on Luther and Lutheran theology on Wednesday evenings beginning September 13th. Pastor Donald Myrom will teach from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Two books will be used with My Conversations with Martin Luther by Timothy Lull used during the first seven classes and The Book of Concord used for the last six classes. Class materials are available for $7.00 from Prince of Peace. Call to register, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 847-885-7010.

2007
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Register now for Preschool and Kindergarten classes at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool, 930 W Higgins Road in Schaumburg. Please call 847-885-7036 for more information and to schedule a visit with your child.

2007
Baptism Classes
Parents who would like to have their children baptized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg are asked to attend a baptism preparation class. The next class will be held on Sunday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. Please call 847-885-7010 to register. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 930 W Higgins Road, Schaumburg.

2007
New Member Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg, 930 W Higgins Road will hold new member classes Sundays, September 24, October 1 and October 8 at 9:45 a.m. for anyone interested in joining our church. Call to register, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 847-885-7010. Visit our web site www.princeofpeace.net

2007
Understanding Faith Classes
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Schaumburg, 930 W Higgins Road will hold classes exploring the true meaning and power behind Faith and Grace over six weekly sessions beginning Wednesday beginning September 13th. Associate Pastor Karen O'Malia will lead the class at 7:30 p.m. using Martin Luther's Treatise, The Freedom of a Christian as a basis of study. Call to register, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 847-885-7010.