Our Newsletter
“ . .
. in mission to extend God’s kingdom”
COME, THANKFUL PEOPLE! Thanksgiving Day
worship will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27. Come, bring
friends and neighbors! Respond to God’s goodness and grace made
known in Jesus Christ. All are welcome to the Thanksgiving
reception afterwards that will be hosted by Pastor John & Connie
Schmidt, Jessica and Rebekah too, in order to help launch the
holidays.
ADVENT, the four-week season of preparation for the celebration
of Christ’s birth begins this Sunday, Nov. 30. Based on the
Latin adventus Redemptoris, meaning the “coming of the Savior,”
this season originated in France over 1,500 years ago. Around
the 13th century this season was also recognized as the
beginning of the Christian Church Year. It continues today as a
penitential time of anticipation and prayer — even though the
secular world attempts to replace these themes with shallow,
tinseled materialism. Advent is about the coming of the eternal
God to be with us (Emmanuel) and for us in Christ — even as
promised.
ADVENT DINNERS will be served at 6 p.m. each Wednesday in
Advent. Free-will offerings will be received to defray expenses.
Come, share fellowship together before the Vespers begin at 7:30
p.m.
A FINANCIAL NOTE from the President of the Congregation:
“Due to the poor economy, members moving and passing a way,
we are in a rough spot or close to an emergency situation. The
numbers are in for October and our giving fell short of expenses
by over $8,100. Our Executive Committee projects Nov. and Dec.
to be negative as well. I have asked all Board and Committees to
stop all purchases until we are able to meet our budget again.
Please pray, talk to your Lord, and your families about your
ability to increase your giving.” — Dan Legler
(253-581-9835)
BAPTIZED last Sunday (Nov. 23) was Isaiah Das, the son of Zafar
& Veronica Das of Lakewood and baby brother of Cheyanne. His
Christian sponsors are Ron & Pramila Lazarus and POP’s, Doris
Hall and Marj Green. Welcome to the Lord’s family!
NEW MEMBERS were welcomed last Sunday as well. Ray & Margaret
Vander Vere of Lakewood were received by affirmation of faith.
Steve Leimbach (a soldier at Ft. Lewis) by transfer from St
Paul’s Lutheran in Kingsville, MD and Brienne Dieringer (a
student at Seattle U) by adult confirmation. Steve & Brienne
will be married in Battle Ground WA on Dec. 21. Trevor &
Elizabeth Jorgensen (from Ft. Lewis) by transfer (Trevor from
Hope Lutheran in Fondulac WI and Elizabeth from Bethel Lutheran
in Menasha WI; Christopher & Hope Rose, and son, Jeremiah, of
Lakewood by affirmation; and Harlan Moss also by affirmation.
Welcome to all in Christ’s name.
CHRISTMAS Wreathes & Crosses ordered through the Valpo Guild
will be distributed on Sun., Nov. 30.
BAZAAR Report: Thanks to all who contributed to this year. Funds
generated for the Food Closet totaled $2,168. Special thanks to
Jean Wright and Luci McGinty who raised over $400 in the
“Christmas Cafe” and to Jan Averkamp whose “Christmas Cross”
raised $100. POP’s Food Closet is being heavily used in this
unsettled economy. The influx of funds will help a great deal.
Thank you.
“IT’S A BOY!” Robert & Karen Humelbaugh and daughter, Brenna
(members from Anderson Is.) announce the birth of Dexter Neil
Humelbaugh, born Sun., Nov. 23 (7 lbs., 9 oz., 21 in.).
HOSPITALIZED: None! Chris Jacobson is now doing therapy at home
as he recovers from hip surgery . . . Gary Quandt has been
released from Tacoma Gen’l after being hit by a car near Lakes
High School on Thursday, Nov. 20. Bernice Otterbein is now home
as well.
WOMEN OF POP: The annual Advent/Christmas party is Tues., Dec.
2, at the Meadow Park Grill. Details are posted at church. Don’t
forget to bring a wrapped Christmas ornament for the gift
exchange. This Sun., Nov. 30, is the sign up “deadline.” The
group will gather for a social time at 5 p.m. and order dinner
about 5:30. You will be able to order from the menu, a copy of
which is attached to the sign up poster in the narthex. There is
no automatic gratuity. The Grill is located on the Meadow Park
Golf Course on Orchard Street just north of 72nd and just past
H&L Produce. Let's start the Advent/Christmas Season off with
dinner together and a meaningful devotion. Numbers need to be
turned in on Dec. 1. Please indicate on the sign up sheet at
church if you need a ride to this event.
POP’s CHOIR is preparing for Christmas. Want to sing? If unable
to commit for an extended time, come just for the month. Please
talk to a choir member or come to the sanctuary on Wednesdays at
6:30 p.m. during Advent.
THE ADULT FORUM will begin a new three-week series on the
Christian author, C.S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia, The
Screwtape Letters etc.). Led by POP’s Brendon Keene, all are
invited to the Fellowship Hall at 9:30 on Sunday mornings.
REMINDERS: Commodity assembly begins at 6 p.m. Mon., Dec. 1.
Commodities will be distributed in the Fireside Room from 12 - 3
p.m. on Tues., Dec. 2. Any servant volunteers out there? Please
call the office (584-2565). Thanks!
22 THANKSGIVING BASKETS were given out this year. Special thanks
to June Lampson, Tom & Jean Wright, and Carol Cabe who did some
shopping and to those who contributed money and or items to make
it happen. The families are truly blessed. And so are all of us.
BECAUSE we have spent all we had set-aside in the budget for
coffee hour, but we still seem to be drinking coffee and using
sugar and creamer, would you consider donating a bag of sugar, a
container of creamer, or even a can of coffee. Thanks!
– Judi Berthiaume, Fellowship Chair
ANNOUNCING! Ta-DAH! POP’s “50TH ANNIVERSARY” committee met on
Tuesday evening, Nov. 25, to begin making plans. A theme for the
“year” was chosen: “Sound the Trumpet” based on the text Psalm
150. Next is a logo. Any interested are invited to submit a
possible logo to be used for the anniversary celebration. There
are lots of creative people in this church. The committee would
like to have possibilities to look at in January. You may submit
your idea to the office either electronically or on paper.
The 2009 Lutheran Annual can be ordered now. Cost is $16. The
Lutheran Annual is the accessible resource to help you quickly
connect with up-to-date information about all the churches in
the LCMS (stateside as well as overseas), a complete liturgical
Church Year calendar and statistical information. Please call
the office before Dec. 15.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS: On Nov. 30 the Sunday School students will
study the story of David and Jonathan. Just as David’s and
Jonathan’s brotherly love for each other reflected the love of
God within their hearts, so, too, our love for others is the
reflection of God’s love given to us through Christ. Parents
could ask, “How did David and Jonathan demonstrate their love
and care for each other? How does God demonstrate His love and
care for us?”
During the month of November, the Sunday
School is collecting non-perishable food items for the food
closet in lieu of their weekly offerings.
• The Christmas Worship service will be
December 21 during the 11:00 service. Rehearsals will be held
Saturdays December 13 & 20 at 10 a.m., in addition to during the
Sunday School hour. As we prepare for our Christmas Worship
service it’s important the children are regular in attendance so
that they can learn their parts & the songs.
• On Saturday, December 13, we’ll be
celebrating our Jesus Birthday Party after rehearsal. Following
the party, we’ll have crafts, games, and other activities until
2pm. (It’ll be a great time for parents to wrap up shopping.)
TACOMA SEAFARER’S! CHRISTMAS BOXES: Thank
you to all for supporting this mission. Addie Stern and Barb
Gates took enough boxes down on Nov. 25 to cover two ships (47
boxes). Special thanks to new members, the Horn Family, who made
it a family project to collect items to fill 20 boxes!
PAPER FOLDERS – Thanks to those who have brought newspapers.
There is still plenty of room for more! Another folding party is
planned for early December.
THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY is “doing” the book of
Hebrews. Come at 9:30 a.m. to the Fireside Room. In Hebrews, God
gives us hope and courage in our discipleship so that we “will
not grow weary and lose heart.” He directs us to Jesus “who for
the joy set before Him endured the cross” on our behalf. Through
the working of the Holy Spirit, the writer to the Hebrews speaks
to us today concerning: Jesus, the supreme spiritual force;
Jesus, our Savior, the author and finisher of our faith; Our
response to Jesus as we encourage and are encouraged by the
faithful.
INTERESTED in serving as a member at Prince of Peace? Please
call Pastor John (584-2564) or jot an e-mail to the church
office <office@POPLakewood.org>
or send an email to Pastor John directly at
Jubilate@comcast.net.
New members will be welcomed once again on “Christ the King
Sunday,” Nov. 23.
This year's Tacoma Symphony Orchestra performance of Handel's
Messiah will be on Friday, December 19, at St. Charles Borromeo
in Tacoma. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each. To order, call the
box office (253) 272-7264 or email your inquiry to
tickets@tacomasymphony.org.
THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CONCERT at St. Luke’s Lutheran in
Federal Way will be on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Three choirs
and over 150 singers comprise this concert which has a history
of over 30 years in the Federal Way area. Come early for
preferred seating. St. Luke’s is located at 515 S. 312th Ave. in
Federal Way.
“WONDROUS CHILD” is the title of this years’ Christmas Concert
at Pacific Lutheran University. It will be performed at Olson
Auditorium on the PLU campus on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. For
tickets and information call 253-535-7787
A LIVING NATIVITY will be presented by Trinity Lutheran Church,
Olympia at Sylvester Park (Corner of Capitol Way and Legion) on
Dec. 13 at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. For
more information contact Trinity Lutheran Church 360-357-6574
"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 253-284-4436.
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 the military
personnel and families at the McChord Air Force Base and at the
Fort Lewis Army Post. For almost 50 years, 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.