SUNDAY
SCHOOL NEEDS YOU! The new school year is just around
the corner and that means that Sunday School will also begin.
We are looking for volunteers to help teach . No teaching experience
is required just a willingness to share the word of God with
the younger members of our congregation. Just a small amount
of your time can make a big difference. Please contact Caren
Vogt at 973-827-7437 or seevogt46@yahoo.com.
HALLOWEEN
WORKSHOP!
The Congregational Life/Fellowship Action Committee will sponsor
a Halloween costume workshop for parents on Saturday, Sept.
18th, from 9am to noon. Volunteers with various craft skills/ideas
are needed. Please join us! Contact Ellen Frederickson (ellfre3@embarqmail.com
or 973-875-1792) or the church office with any thoughts or questions.
COFFEE HOURS
Beginning with Rally Sunday, September 12, we will be having
a coffee hour after service, usually this will happen on the
first Sunday of the month. A free will basket will collect donations
for what used to be called the Quarterly Mission. The QM has
fallen by the wayside these last couple years. The first of
the QMs will be decided at the congregation meeting.
STREAMLINING
In an effort to be better stewards of God’s gifts
we are making some changes here at Prince of Peace.
We will no longer be renting a post office box, as of Aug 1st
please make sure all mail is addressed to:
Prince
of Peace Lutheran Church
and Early Learning Center
3320 Rt. 94
Hamburg, NJ 07419
We have
also changed our e-mail address and can be reached at poplc.hamburg@gmail.com
This also makes it easier to remember our web site which is
at www.poplc-hamburg.org.
THRIVENT
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION Thanks to a gift from the Thrivent
Chapter Leadership Board we were able to recognize two groups
of our members who have given of their time and talents to further
the work of God’s kingdom. On Sunday July 4th the following
people were recognized with a small gift. Members of our youth
were recognized for their service which includes but is not
limited to Sunday Children’s Fellowship, planting of flowers,
mowing grass, and teaching Sunday School. They include Robert
Piper, Robert Raggi, Elizabeth Rutan, Noelle Schofer, Emma Stephens,
Noah Stephens, Zachary Stephens, and John Titka. Also recognized
for their numerous hours given in assistance in the church office
were Dawn Schofer and Alberta
25 YEARS OF SERVICE AT PRINCE OF PEACE
Sunday,
June 27 was a special day indeed. It was a day to recognize
and celebrate the 25 years that Pastor Stephen Vogt has served
here in Hamburg. The day began with a worship service that included
singing of some of Pastor’s favorite hymns. Pastor James
Buckman, the New Jersey LCMS District Urban Mission Strategist,
delivered the sermon. The gift of a hand-crafted communion set,
made by Iwona Brunngraber, was presented to Pastor Vogt. Following
the service was a time to view a collection of pictures of the
past 25 years, thanks to Katie Vogt. All then gathered for lunch
and a time of fellowship.
ODD
JOBS AT POP
This summer we have a few projects going on at PoP.
From several painting projects to some light repairs to the
fence. We can always use
your help. If you'd like to help out in some way, please contact
our Trustee, Dave Rutan at srr.guy@gmail.com. Many hands make
light work.
CONGREGATIONAL
LIFE
What's your talent? Congregational Life is seeking people with
talents from right here in our own congregation, who would like
to share their expertise with others. A short demonstration,
speech or brief hands-on experience might be fun for everyone!
After all, we're all "Lifelong Learners"!
LOOKING
FOR A WAY TO SERVE? We are seeking individuals to serve
as Vice President and Treasurer. For more information, talk
to Pastor, Sue Epper, President, or any council member. Please
remember to keep the work of everyone on the church council
in prayer
September
25th - Saturday-Ecclesiastical Embroidery program from
10 AM- 2 PM at Prince of Peace. Carol Homer, who has been embroidering
since her youth, will share her expertise with us. She will
also be exhibiting authentic examples of work from the 18th
century. After her presentation, a light luncheon will be served.
Fee- $20 per person, limited seating.
Opinions/Suggestions
needed.
It has been suggested that we have a Wii Fun night. This would
be an opportunity for ALL ages to demonstrate/learn/play and
interact.
NOW
REGISTERING The Early Learning Center is now registering
for the 2010-2011 School Year. Programs are available for Preschool
through full day Kindergarten. More information is available
in the office Mon – Fri from 9AM – 3 PM.
BECOME A SPONSOR The cost of
printing a Sunday bulletin is about $10. As a thank you for
your donation towards the printing costs we will put your business
information (like a business card) in the bulletin. If you sponsor
the bulletin for a month we will also include your card in the
Beacon newsletter for that time period. So become a sponsor
and promote your business at the same time.
CURRENT
GROCERY NEEDS Gifts for the Food Pantry have already
been received; thank you. However, we are in need of several
housekeeping items for use here at POP. They include toilet
tissue, paper towels, disinfectant cleaners, black trash bags,
and copier paper.
THE
GREEN FUNDRAISER We got our first check from
your old cell phones, ink cartridges, and other old and broken
digital stuff. The box is still out, so when you clean out your
desk drawers bring us your stuff and we’ll put it to good
use.
THRIVENT
IS CHANGING Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is now
making a change to the way they distribute funds for charitable
purposes. If you are a Thrivent member, having an annuity or
insurance product, you will now have the opportunity to vote
your portion of these funds to the charity or church of your
choice. Prince of Peace will not receive funds unless we receive
your vote. More information is yet to come. Want to become a
Thrivent member? Please contact our Thrivent representative,
Mark Kleindienst at 973-697-3802 or 877-657-9363. More information
is available on the Narthex table.
TODAY’S
CHOICE Today’s Choice is a Christian ministry;
a “resource center for pregnancy and sexual health.”
Perhaps you know some-one who is pregnant but didn’t plan
to be. Share their phone number, with someone who might need
it. 973- 579-2272. Pray for the ministry.
TAKE
ME HOME New editions of the Lutheran Witness are now
available on the Narthex table. There are also calendars, devotionals
and other items on the table in the Narthex for you to take
home FREE! Please take them home to enjoy.
YOUTH
GROUP Youth group meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the
month and is open to all youth grades 5-12. See you there! Let
Tracey V. 973-209-7222 or Dawn S.973-875-3461 know if you are
interested.
BIBLE
STUDIES The Sunday Bible study (10:30 AM) will continue
to follow God's promise through the New Testament after Rally
Day on September 20th. The Tuesday morning (9:30 AM) group will
continue EZEKIEL Chapter 21 on Sept. 1st. The Thursday afternoon
study (1:00 PM) will recommence on Sept. 10th. Their new topic
will be the story of David.
NEW
PRINCE OF PEACE DIRECTORY Can't remember a name to go with
a face? Happens to us all the time. We'd like to end that problem
here at Prince of Peace with a pictorial directory. We can do
it in house all we need is a volunteer with a digital camera
to take photos. Volunteers? Speak to Pastor or Sue Epper.
ADDRESS
UPDATES Please make sure that the church office has your
most current address. The post office has changed their regulations
and will no longer forward the newsletter or other items without
an additional fee.
CHILDREN'S
FELLOWSHIP Afraid to join us because your children get fidgety.
We understand, ours do too. But set your mind at ease. To make
service more comfortable for your child they will now be able
to join children's fellowship. They will walk to the room directly
outside the sanctuary (closer is better) right after their children's
sermon to enjoy some time with each other. They will be returned
right after prayers so that they can join their family for the
Lord's Supper.
PRAYER
CIRCLE Join the prayer circle and add your name to the list
of those who are called when a prayer request comes in. All
it takes is a few moments of your time - you receive the call,
add the prayer to yours and call the next name on the list to
pass it on. To join, simply give your name to Pastor or Althea
Lethbridge.
ALL
CHURCH GROUPS Please send in a short report to be included
in the newsletter to let us know what you have been doing and
what may be coming up. They may be left in the office mailbox.
Thank You! ASAP!!!
REMINDER
Grocery store cards are available through the church for Shop-Rite,
Weis, and A&P. Purchasing these cards helps support the
work of our church and pay down the church mortgage.
ALTAR
FLOWERS If you would like to place flowers on the altar
in memory of a loved one, in celebration of a birthday or anniversary
etc… the new flower chart is now up in the main hall. Each
arrangement costs $20. Please write all dedications carefully.
Eternal Candles may be dedicated for the entire month at a cost
of $15.
BIBLE
STUDIES: We invite all of you to join a Bible Study.
There's always a spare chair and bible for anyone interested.
Sunday:
Adults/Teens (10:30 AM in Pastor's Office)
Tuesday: (9:30 AM in the Library)
Thursday: (1:00 PM at church)
For study
topics please check the Sunday bulletins, the web site or call
the church office.
LUTHERAN
HOUR Sundays on WOR 710 at 6 AM . The Lutheran Hour"
can also be heard on the Web http://www.lutheranhour.org.
NEW
GRAPEVINE - ON LINE Well, the world is getting more global
so we don't know if it's bigger or smaller and the Grapevine
needed to become smaller so for those of you comfortable with
the internet check it out on www.njdistrict.org.
The preview issue is on the Narthex table.
YOUR
PRAYERS Probably the most important thing we can do for
one another is to pray for each other, and you are encouraged
to do so. Your private prayers count just as much as those that
are offered on Sunday mornings. Prayer requests are received
by Pr. Vogt after the sermon. Too embarrassed to ask? Simply
write out your requests and give them to Pastor or the Deacon
before service.
BULLETINS
We are looking for sponsors for our Sunday bulletins. They are
a wonderful addition to our Sunday worship and although they
are not expensive on a weekly basis the cost adds up quarterly.
You can help - bulletins can be sponsored with a dedication
each Sunday at a cost of only $7.50. If you can sponsor a Sunday
please contact the church office.
WANT
TO HELP AT CHURCH but don't know how to start or who to
talk to? We are looking for members to help with the altar?
Anyone interested can contact Carlyn Hudak 973-875-1022. If
you think ushering might be more your style contact Dawn Schofer
at 973-875-3461 or Laura Rutan at 973-209-4059. Handy with tools
talk to Dave Rutan 973-209-4059. There are many little jobs
here at POP that you can use your God given gifts to help with.
For
Seniors: People Help of Sussex County has Grant money available
to help Seniors 62 and older with heating repairs and costs.
If you are in need or know someone who may benefit from this
program please call People Help 973-729-1745.
If you
find yourself in the hospital please make sure that you
let us know. Call the church office, have the hospital clergy
call us. We will keep you in prayer and a visit from Pastor
is free!!
Please
silence your cell phone before entering the sanctuary
SHOPPING
CAN HELP POP! Did you know that you can help your church
just by doing your weekly grocery shopping? Well, you can just
by purchasing gift cards to Weis, A&P and Shoprite. For
every $100 you spend on groceries, your church receives $5.00
Simply purchase the cards from Ethel Hemlock or Althea Lethbridge
on Sunday mornings before or after service or from the church
office during the week. You can purchase them with either cash
or check. If everyone used these cards to purchase their groceries
and medications at the respective stores, we'd be able to increase
our contributions to mission work, maintenance, mortgage and
more... So what's holding you back? We need your help!!
MEMORIAL
GIFT CARDS: If you desire to make a memorial gift to Prince
of Peace for a loved one or friend, Memorial Card Packets can
be found on the Narthex table. It includes an envelope for your
gift to POP, and a card which you can send or give to the family.
Gifts are later acknowledged through the office. Memorial gifts
help us keep God's house in good repair.
