This Weekend's Announcements

September 4/5, 2010

Important Reminder!!
Saturday-Sunday, September 11-12, we will resume our regular worship schedule—

Saturday at 5:00pm
Sunday at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00am

Student Ministry Classes—Sundays at 9:15am
Adult Education Classes—Sundays at 9:30am

Mite Box Collection
The LWML here at Prince of Peace will be collecting mites at the Welcome Center this weekend, September 4-5. If you do not have a mite box you are welcome to donate now and/or pick up a mite box to use during the next month. Next collection will be the first weekend in October.

Hispanic Ministry Pastor Call Committee Looking for Candidates
The Hispanic Ministry Pastor Call Committee has started its work! Their first step is to collect names of possible candidates. If you know a bi-lingual, LCMS pastor who you think would be a good candidate for the committee to consider, please complete a recommendation form, available today at the Welcome Center. Next to the recommendation forms, you will find a tentative job description for the position. Please return completed form to Susan Stoltz's mailbox.

Join Pairs and Spares as the Fun Begins!
All fun-loving seniors are invited to join Pairs and Spares as they begin their new season on Friday, September 17 at 7:30pm! There will be games, goodies, and a great time to be had by all! Sign up today at the Welcome Center! Contact Rhoda Neukuckatz for more info.

Overdue Library Books Needed!
Now is the time to return all those overdue books borrowed from our church library! An inventory is scheduled soon and we would really appreciate your help—and you'll have one less book to dust!!

Altar Flowers
The flowers decorating this altar this weekend are provided by John and Sandi Campbell, in loving memory of their niece, Nancy and by Bill and Leslie Brobst, celebrating their 39th wedding anniversary. Thank you and God's blessings to you!

Parents of Prodigals—Evening of Prayer
The POP Prayer Ministry is sponsoring Prayer for Prodigals next Friday, September 10 from 7:00 to 8:00pm in the church library. Anyone interested in praying and/or being prayed for is invited to this confidential time of prayer for loved ones who have strayed away from God. Questions? Contact Nancy Hartman or Sue Moritz.

New Member Class Scheduled for October 2 and 9
Are your friends or neighbors looking for a church home? Our next new member class will provide a no-obligation overview of everything we believe and do together. Class leaders are Pastor Scott Christenson, Senior Pastor, and Pastor John Glover, Teaching Pastor. There is no obligation to join, but attendance at both classes is required for membership. A continental breakfast will be served each morning and babysitting is available at no cost if the church office is notified at least one week in advance. Pick up a new member packet at the Welcome Center or call the church office at 847-359-3451 for additional information

What's the Latest on Crosspoint?
To keep on top of what's happening with Crosspoint Lutheran Church, our LITH Mission, go to www.lithmission.org, pick up a newsletter at the desk under the plasma in the lobby or check out Pastor John Scott's blog, We Go - He Grows, at wegohegrows.wordpress.com.

Student Ministry News - www.student-ministry.org

Ignite Tuesday Night
Ignite Tuesday Night will resume this Tuesday, September 7 at 6:30pm. For more information contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.

Attention 5th and 6th Graders
Don't forget to register for the "Body Building" retreat on Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18 at Lake Geneva Youth Camp in Wisconsin. Cost of $75 covers food and lodging. Return completed registration form and fee by Tuesday, September 14. Questions? Contact Jeni Walker at 847-359-3451.

Attention 7th and 8th Graders
Friday, September 24 through Sunday, September 26 all 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend the "Connected in Christ" retreat at Phantom Ranch in East Troy, Wisconsin. Cost of $99 covers food, lodging and bus transportation. Registration forms are available at the Welcome Center. Completed registration form and fee must be returned to the church office by Tuesday, September 21. Questions? Contact Joy Kaufman at 847-359-3451.

High School Students-Fuel Sunday Night
Ignition, the Fuel Kick-Off Event, happens for all high school students on September 12 starting at 6:00pm. Why not check it out and bring a friend or two? The Fuel Band will lead worship and we'll have fun getting back together with old friends! We'll spend the first few weeks talking about how you can "Re-Fuel!" Fuel ends at 8:00pm. Talk to Tim Kaufmann for more information—847-359-3451.

Christian Growth Opportunities

Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors
The popular informal study time known as "Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors" is being held Sundays at 9:30am in Room 17. Here's your chance to discuss with the pastors any questions you may have regarding the Bible and any of its teachings, how biblical teachings apply to current day issues, and more. You pick the topic! Don't miss the interesting and lively discussion throughout the summer!

Children and Student Ministry Classes Resume Next Sunday!
POP Kids, Café 56, Café 78, and Fuego Café resume next Sunday, September 12 at 9:15am. Re-Ignite, for freshman students and their parents, also begins next Sunday September 12 at 9:15am in the gym. For more information about any of these ministries please call the church office at 847-359-3451.

Study Your Bible (SYB)
Study Your Bible will resume this Wednesday, September 8 at 9:30am with a new study on the book of John. To learn more about SYB, contact the church office at 847-359-3451.

Starting Soon!

• GriefShare—Bible-based seminar/support group for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Saturdays at 10am, beginning September 11. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
• The Life After the Life After Death—Discover the breathtaking hope Jesus offers the world and its implications for how we, as believers, live our lives today. Begins Sunday, September 12, at 9:30am in Room 17.
• The Me I Want to Be—Discover the great task—and joy—of becoming God's best version of yourself! Based on the book by best-selling author, John Ortberg. Begins Sunday, September 19, at 9:30am in Room 9.
• Crossways®—Two-year in-depth study of every book of the Bible. Wednesdays, at 10:30am or 7:00pm, beginning September 15.

Be sure to check the Spiritual Growth Opportunities brochure in your mailbox or at the Welcome Center for additional details on these and other classes scheduled this fall.

Your Prayer Life

Weekend Prayer Opportunities
Stop by Room 13 on Sunday at 7:30am as we pray for our church, its volunteers and staff, and those who attend worship.

Prayer Chain Prayer Support
Diana Moreno OR
Marlene Mahn (marlene@mahns.com)

For Your Personal Prayers This Week

GOD'S HEALING for Sharon Branch, Sharon Brunks, Tony Mainiero, Jan Olson, Ethel Reiner, and Dennis Tino (Linda Christenson's father);

GOD'S COMFORT AND PEACE for Sandy Smedinghoff and her family as they mourn the death of her husband, George;

GOD'S CONTINUED GUIDANCE AND BLESSING for Crosspoint Lutheran Church, our LITH mission, as work continues to prepare their new space for their worship launch.

Calendar

September, 2010

5. Sunday
   8:30am Worship
   9:30am Coffee and Conversation w/Pastors
   10:30am Worship
6. Monday
7. Tuesday
   5:15pm Ignite Band Rehearsal
   6:30pm Ignite Tuesday Night
   7:30pm Ringing Saints Rehearsal
8. Wednesday
   9:30am Study Your Bible
   11:00am Stephen Ministry Supervision
   6:30pm Local Mission Ministry Team
   7:00pm Bldg/Grounds Ministry Team
   Hispanic Ministry Call Committee
9. Thursday
   7:30pm Voices of Peace Rehearsal
   Praise Band Rehearsal
10. Friday
    7:00pm Parents of Prodigals Evening of Prayer
11. Saturday
    10:00am GriefShare
    5:00pm Worship

Prince of Peace's Core Values

Personal Evangelism — We believe sharing our faith is most effective and best received when it happens in the context of personal relationships.
Loving Relationships — We believe in demonstrating our love in commitment and action.
Relevant Teaching — We believe God's Word is intended to be understood and applied to daily life.
Intentional Discipleship — We believe spiritual growth can and should be actively pursued by every believer.
Total Involvement — We believe the church is most effective when all members serve using their spiritual gifts.
Outward Focus — We believe the needs of people outside the church should take priority over the preferences of those inside the church.