“ . . . in mission to extend God’s kingdom”
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
10333 Bridgeport Way SW • Lakewood WA 98499
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 2012 — Vol. XXXVIII No. 21
Website: www.POPLakewood.org • Phone: 253-584-2565
THE FESTIVAL OF PENTECOST will be celebrated in the Liturgy this Sunday, May 27. This splendid festival of Christendom based on Acts 2 concludes “The Great 50 Days” of the Easter season. Because the outpouring of God’s promised Spirit is noted in the Pentecost event, this day has also been rightly called the “birthday of the Christian church.” The Word of the Lord grew, so St. Luke records, and the number of believers increased dramatically. It is in this context that new members will also be received at POP. Cassie Shinaul, our new sister in Christ, will be baptized. The image of the tongues of fire continues to provide rich background and creativity for this festival. So, RED is the color of the day. Why not wear something red for the occasion?
THE CALL Committee will meet after the late service on May 27. Issues to be discussed involve the Intentional Interim Pastor Information Forms, the schedule of interviews, the structure of the self- study, and a late June Congregational meeting. POP members - It is time to submit questions to be asked of the candidates. Please get your questions in to one of the committee members by May 31. A list of questions proposed by district is available on Table Talk in the church narthex (entrance).
The call committee members are:
Judi Berthiaume
Connie Brining
Jesse Gilbert
Mike Hood
Joe Hubbard
LaVonne Johnson
David Lindeblom
Judy Meyer
John Shad
Sherri Thomas
Roger Westman
Dick Winterstein
Alternates: Gus Kuehne, Jonathan Wegner
MUSICAL NOTES: The choir sings Pentecost Sunday for the final time during the 2011-12 season. At both services they'll share the spiritual Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit. Please take the time to share your thanks for their ministry. They'll resume rehearsals on Wednesday, 5 September, at 7 p.m. Talk to Rich if you are interested in singing with this group. | Want to sing or play (or both) this summer with the piano and some upbeat and contemporary songs for the praise of our God? Let Rich know if you'd like to be a part of the worship ensemble for leading services this summer. | The choir will have two rehearsals for the special worship service on 1 July. Current and former choir members are invited to meet on Wednesday, 20 and 27 June, at 7 p.m. — Richard Wildhirt Minister of Music
“COMPOSE YOURSELF” is the title of the spring musical that will be presented by the younger children at Concordia Lutheran School this evening at 7 p.m. All are welcome. There is no admission charge.
THE REV. DR. LAWRENCE RAST, newly elected president of Concordia Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN will meet with area pastors this evening at a reception in a Tukwila restaurant. Pastor John plans to attend.
THE THURSDAY WOMEN’S STUDY will meet Thursday, May 24, starting at 9:30 a.m. Pastor John plans to lead a final study for this group that has met for study and prayer for some 37 years.
POP’s WORSHIP COMMITTEE will meet Thursday evening, May 24, to review the recent report of the Worship Task Force. Plans will also be made for worship these months ahead. Elder Pat Clancy chairs this committee that includes Neal Rogers, LaVonne Johnson, Rich Wildhirt, and Pastor John.
WOMEN’S RETREAT– Word pictures in the Bible tell us we are like trees! Come to the women’s retreat being held on June 1-2 (Friday/Saturday) to learn how this is possible. The retreat is held in a nice A-frame cabin right on the water with all the comforts of home (minus a TV set!). There is great fellowship, excellent food, an intriguing Bible study, a skit, free time, the opportunity to sing songs of praise, pray together, get some oysters and clams (perhaps?) to take home, and make may happy memories. Don’t forget your camera and sack lunch for Friday noon. Sign up TODAY on the poster in the narthex. Please pick up a sheet of directions and the list of things to bring from the envelope at the bottom of the poster. Cost is $10/person and you will be advised alter of a food item to bring to help with meals. Carpools will also be formed later. If you have questions, contact Lois Baxter (564-9018), This coming Sunday – May 27 – is the dead line to sign up!
A SPECIAL PLEA was given for all to pray and consider what they can do to serve the education responsibilities of Prince of Peace. Mary Pirie plans to leave her post – after several years as Sunday School Superintendent following Vacation Bible School this summer. If two or three people were willing to serve on the Board of Education the responsibilities could be divided between them. Don’t just say it’s not my thing – pray on it!
POP’s MEN’S NETWORK will meet once again on Tue., May 29, at Burs Restaurant in Lakewood for fellowship, study, and breakfast. Come at 8:45 a.m. before the prices go up. This gathering usually last just a little over one hour.
VBS REGISTRATION begins this next Sunday – May 27. The end of June will be here before we realize it. Be sure to sign your children up for POP’s Amazing Desert Journey VBS – and come yourself. There are classes for all ages and dinner will be served each evening. – A whole week without having to worry about dinner – and a chance for the whole family to have fun and strengthen its faith. See the table in the narthex on Sunday. Also – there are still volunteer positions open – perhaps you would like to help.
DR. PAUL L. MAIER, Professor of Ancient History at Western Michigan University, will present a seminar on Saturday, June 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 140 East 56th Street Tacoma, WA 98404 . The title of the seminar is Archaeology and the Bible – Digs provide powerful support for the Old and New Testaments. Dr Maier is the author of many books, including In the Fullness of Time, A Skeleton in God’s Closet, and More Than a Skeleton. Cost for the seminar is $15 if you pre-register, $20 at the door. email: valerie@goodshepherdluth.com or call 473-4848.
POP’S YOUTH BANQUET is just around the corner — Sun., June 3, at 6 p.m. Deaconess Ruth Ann Shimoi from Pilgrim/Bellvue will be the special guest. All interested in youth ministry at POP are invited and encouraged to attend. An enjoyable and informative evening is planned.
KENYA CONNECTION: Members and friends from Kenya will host another gathering on Sunday afternoon, June 10, starting at 2 p.m. All at POP are invited to come, participate, eat, and share the fellowship. Elder Kamau will coordinate the event. Plan now to share the afternoon with new friends in Christ.
PLANS FOR THE RETIREMENT PARTY CONTINUE – Do you have a free standing canopy? The committee would like to put up 3 or 4 on the lawn that Sunday as part of the carnival/barbecue theme of the party. Also – know anyone with a snow cone machine? Have any other fun ideas? Please call the office (584-2565).
JACOB AVERKAMP, POP’s ninth grader at Mount Rainier Lutheran High, will travel to Northern British Columbia this summer to participate in a mission trip with other Puget Sound youth. These young people will help lead a VBS program through the Lutheran Association of Missionaries and Pilots (LAMP) ministry. Prayerful support is needed. Look for more information on POP’s “Table Talk” (including the opportunity to financially support this exciting ministry outreach). Thank you!
GOT PICS OF PASTOR JOHN? Debbie Roper has agreed to put together a slide show to celebrate Pastor John’s 43 years of ministry (nearly 22 here at POP) for his retirement party on Sunday, July 1. She will scan and return your pictures. You may e-mail her at debra.roper@hotmail.com , call her at 360-458-0609, or give them to the office and Margaret will pass them on.
GRADUATE RECOGNITION SUNDAY will be Sunday, June 10. Are there graduates (high school, college, graduate degrees) from POP this spring? Please call the church office so that this good news may be shared. Note: all grads will be recognized during worship on this day.
THE LWML DISTRICT CONVENTION will be held in Olympia this year. All those planning to attend are reminded to get registrations in ASAP.
2011-2013 LWML Biennium Mite Challenge: Remembering – Rejoicing! We celebrate teachers, parents and national heroes in the month of May. We enjoy vacations and family. And we remember the joy of Easter morning as we pray for, and support the 19 LWML Mission grants and the mission goal of $1,825 million. Christ is alive – rejoice and give to spread the Good News!
Christian Education:
- Adult Forum will wrap up its study of Jesus' I AM Words on May 27; we may not get through all the lessons but our discussions have been great. Pastor John is scheduled to lead adult forum on June 3rd.
- The Youth Bible Class will learn more about New Age beliefs and Satanism this week in One God, many gods. Next week, June 3rd, they'll wrap up with Rastafarianism and Atheism. This study may help young Christians to avoid false beliefs and hold more firmly to their faith and compel them to share Jesus Christ with others.
- Sunday School classes will learn about "Paul Sails for Rome" on May 27. The last day for regular classes is June 3rd.
- The Sunday School mission project for this semester, LAMP, received another $11 in donations this past week.
- On June 10th, Adult Forum, Youth Bible Class, and Sunday School classes will join together in the fellowship hall at 9:30 for a closing celebration. Join us for singing, faithful attendance recognition, and other activities!
- Preparations continue for Vacation Bible School, June 24-29, Amazing Desert Journey: Where Jesus leads Us Home. Registration starts this Sunday, May 27th. Classes are available for Children, Youth, and Adults! Please pray for this ministry.
A REQUEST HAS BEEN RECEIVED for some fans. Do you have some that you would be willing to donate to a family? Please call the office. Hot weather is here early this year.
VACATION TIMES are coming up. If you plan to be gone for more than 2-3 days please post your info on the In/Out board in the workroom. This really helps when scheduling temple servants etc.
LOOKING FOR A SUMMER TUTOR? Emilee Larsen, Concordia and Mount Rainier grad and currently attending Northwest University, would love to help! Tutoring is offered for most subjects including: Math, Reading, English, Science, and others, if requested. She is available now. Contact Emilee at 253-324-5757 or emilee.larsen@yahoo.com.
FELLOWSHIP – A new sign-up sheet is available on the narthex counter for the future months. Volunteers are needed! Thank you for your service. - Sharon Westman, chair
TRINITY BIBLE CAMP is set for July 17-20. Watch for registration forms soon. POP’s Brendon Keene, a veteran leader from this camp, will serve as POP’s contact person. Watch for more announcements, but current third through seventh graders — save those dates.
A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE NATIONAL PARKS — update! Summer volunteers who will work for the park concessioners are arriving at both Mt. Rainier and Olympic. Caitlin Newell, team leader from Ohio, worshiped at POP last Sunday before reporting to Paradise to begin her work and service. Pastor John plans to help provide pastoral care and leadership for both these teams after he retires July 1.
THE JUNE NEWS & CALENDAR will be produced (hard copy) next week. Please have all articles submitted to the office by this Sunday, May 27.
THE CONCORDIA CHAPEL service next Wed., May 30, will be led by Pastor John. This service will be held at Good Shepherd and begin at 8:30 a.m.
HOSPITALIZED and in the PRAYERS of God’s people: Ulla Smith is home but will have another procedure this week…Linda Heinrichs is home following foot surgery. . . Jo Heussman is home recovering from viral pneumonia. Prayers continue for Pastor Chris Davis (St. Luke’s/F’Way), Bev Gilbert, Arthur Jestice, Herbert Schmitt, Dick Bowlin, Jim Gates, and Betty Olson.
BAPTIZED? Many will say, "Of course!" But, do you know and celebrate that date? Although the specific date pales in significance to the spiritual significance for the Christian, the day can be a unique opportunity to identify and celebrate some of the specific blessings of this eternal gift. Pastor John is helping to provide leadership to have this date noted publicly and in prayers, If one's personal baptism date is known, please inform Pastor John and/or call the church office. Noting the location and the identity of Christian sponsors will help complete church records as well. Celebrating a baptism anniversary this week are: Keegan Ross (5/24), Betty Arrowood (5/25), Gretchen McCann, Neal Rogers (5/26).
IN OUR PRAYERS: Home-bound members, those hospitalized, members of the armed forces, and others are frequently remembered in both personal and public prayers. We weep with those who weep; we rejoice with those who rejoice. Are there specific prayer request to note in this Newsletter, Sunday bulletin, or for Sunday's public prayers during the Liturgy? For this Newsletter and the Sunday Bulletin the effort is made to update these weekly. Please contact Pastor John (253-906-6813) or call the church office (253-584-2565).
“OPERATION BARNABAS” POP continues to collect items to be mailed to soldiers stationed far from the amenities of a “store.” Please place your donations in the blue box on “Table Talk” in the church entry narthex or speak to Rosezetti Lassic who manages this effort for Prince of Peace. A list of what is desired is on table talk. Please continue to support this mission. Our soldiers are in harms way every single day.
POP’s FACEBOOK PAGE continues to attract viewers. Now, with room for more friends and fans, current Newsletter readers are invited to stay up-to-date with almost daily posts and photos via Facebook. Check out this link and “like” this page: www.facebook.com/POPLakewoodWA. At this point Pastor John is working to post the information regularly and securely.
Concordia Now Enrolling for 2012-2013 Concordia Lutheran Schools are now enrolling for the 2012-2013 school year. The ministry of Concordia’s Tacoma campus includes Pre-K - 8th grade. Concordia also has an all-day, 5-day a week kindergarten as well as a half-day kindergarten. Tacoma campus also offers a variety of fine arts and sports programs, also a before-and-after school child-care program is available. The Concordia Bonney Lake campus offers 3 year old to half day kindergarten programs. The school office for both campuses is located at 202 E. 56th Street, in Tacoma. For more information or to schedule an appointment please call: 253-475-9513.
GOODSEARCH – have you ever noticed this “word” at the end of an e-mail from POP. This is a search engine that donates a penny a search to an organization that you designate. So – if you use GoodSearch and designate Prince of Peace, Lakewood WA – a penny is added to our account. This is a painless way to generate funds for POP. GoodSearch works just as well as other search engines. It is powered by Yahoo. Consider putting it on your toolbar and going to it every time you are surfing the web or one thing or another. During this cyber shopping time please consider using GoodShop. This too will generate funds for POP. Thanks for your support. Here is a link to GoodSearch. www.goodsearch.com/?charityid=855986
THE NORTHWEST DISTRICT now publishes an all-electronic edition of the Northwest Passage. Follow this link for the latest. http://www.nowlcms.org/Resources/Publications/NW%20PASSAGE-SPRING-2011-final-lo-res.pdf CHECK OUT the newly launched web page for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod at www.LCMS.org.
PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH is a member congregation of the Northwest District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. Established in 1959, the congregation serves individuals and families who live in the South Puget Sound area. A special ministry includes outreach to members of the armed forces and their dependents at the McChord Air Force Base and at the Fort Lewis Army Post. For over 50 years now, God’s people have gathered here around the Word and Sacraments to proclaim the Gospel — God’s love for all demonstrated in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. All are welcome to share in this mission.
“SHARING VALUES — SHAPING LIVES” -- Committed to Christian Education, Prince of Peace is a member congregation of the Concordia Lutheran School Association. Concordia educates students from pre-school through the eighth grade. It is located at 202 East 56th Street (just east of Pacific Avenue) in Tacoma. Visit the website www.concordiatacoma.com or call 253-475-9513 for more information. This congregation is also a founding member of the Mount Rainier Lutheran High School Association. This fully accredited high school is centrally located near the intersection of 72nd St. and Waller Road. For information visit www.MRLH.org or call 253-284-4433.