We are the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus — in the heart of orlando. November 2015

COME AND GIVE THANKS TOGETHER

November often turns our thoughts toward thankfulness. This Scripture from Paul’s letter to the Colossians, for me, epitomizes what

that thankfulness is all about. Ironically, the Apostle Paul didn’t write these words with an eye to our national day of Thanksgiving, but the Spirit moved him to put these words down to help shape our lives in everyday thankfulness to the God who has given us all things.Some things that I’m thankful for as I think about our shared ministry at Prince of Peace:• faithful hearts and willing servants, including

volunteers who serve in our offices everyday;• all those who are moved to serve Christ wherever

they are—not only those who do so at Prince of Peace, but also those who view their personal ministry being in their own neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, places of recreation—any place where they may be;

• all who hold up our shared ministry at PoP/PdeP in their prayers;

• a faithful and supportive staff that is committed to sharing Christ in a world that is ever changing; and to that end, we rejoice with DCE Emily Moss and her husband, Chris, as they welcomed their baby boy to this world at the end of September.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (Colossians 3:15-17)

The list could go on and on and on. Personally, I sense God’s peace and the work of the Spirit just taking time to reflect on these things.Thankfulness—and a challenge to you: Would you continue to add to the list with those things God brings to mind for which you are thankful? As you do, I wish to challenge you to “let the peace of Christ rule in your heart”—to continue to allow God to work in you as you acknowledge His reign over your heart and mind; to allow the Lord to shape every area of your life—your thinking, your attitude, your action, your words—through the message of Christ; to prayerfully seek God as He directs you, so He would move you in a way so that “whatever you do, whether in word or deed, [you would] do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”Let us give thanks together in Christ!

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PoP Vision statement – “A Christ-Centered multiCulturAl ChurCh inspired by the holy spirit through Word And sACrAment to engAge the Community With god’s grACe And love.”

motto: “the heArt, hAnds, And feet of Jesus—in the heArt of orlAndo!”

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Join the PoP Youth Ministry Team the 3rd Tuesday of the month (November 17) as we serve dinner to the homeless in downtown Orlando.We will meet at 6:30pm at The Church of St. George—24 N. Rosalind Ave. 32801—across Rosalind from Lake Eola.

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Lutheran Women in Mission thank all of you who supported the mite collection last month.  We sent $440 to the LWML FL/GA District and national for mission grants.  Our best collection ever! Very generous people at PoP!  One of our national mission grants is providing $80,000 for disaster response trailers so the Lutheran Early Response Teams may provide a ministry of presence before, during, and after a disaster. We are gathering together on November 7 with other Lutheran churchwomen in Orlando at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lake Mary to assemble personal hygiene kits.Our group will also be selling car magnets that read, “Put Christ in Christmas.” They are very attractive and sturdy.  More information will be coming in the bulletin.We are meeting this month on Wednesday, November 18, in the FLC.  Come join us.  We will be working on a project for Days for Girls in Malawi, Africa and hope to have a speaker, as well.  We will have our annual homemade cookie sale, as well as jars filled with soups or mixes in December.  Please consider supporting us, as all profit will go to missions.

Lutheran Women in mission

WE NEED YOUR HELP IN MISSIONSRefugees. Typhoons. Earthquakes. When disaster strikes, Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is there, providing life-saving relief and support to those most in need. The goal of LWR is to help communities around the world cope with and recover from emergencies with Personal Care Kits.LWML would like to invite you to donate NEW items for Personal Care Kits during November and December. LWML will assemble these kits in January and send them to Lutheran World Relief. In turn, Lutheran World Relief will ship the kits to needy people around the globe.Boxes will be in the church office, Narthex, and FLC for:• dark colored, lightweight bath towels• adult-size toothbrushes• sturdy combs• metal nail clippers• bath size (3 or 4oz)

bar soapFor all Kits, please also follow these guidelines:Please give new items only, except where otherwise noted. Sending top quality items shows the greatest care and respect for the dignity of the recipient. Quality items also withstand the harsh conditions that many people who receive these supplies are facing.Please do not donate items with any religious symbols, messages or your congregation’s name. LWR provides Quilts and Kits based on need, regardless of religious creed. Religious references may be misinterpreted by the governments of the receiving countries, jeopardizing the delivery to the people who need the items most.Please do not donate any items decorated with a U.S. flag, patriotic or military symbols, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. LWR and our overseas partners have access to areas of the world others do not because we are impartial humanitarian organizations. If our intentions are misinterpreted as being politically motivated, our work, our partners and the people we assist could be endangered.For questions contact: Marlene Browne 407-273-5809

NEW MEMBER CONNECTIONS CLASSAre you new to Prince of Peace? Our New Member Connections Class can help you connect more deeply with God’s love and with others in the Prince of Peace family.Join Pastor Ken on Friday, November 6, from 6-8:30pm and Saturday, November 7, from 8am-12pm in the Family Life Center. Please call the church office, (407) 277-3945 or email staff@poporlando.com to register.

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NEW LCMS HISPANIC CONVENTION PRESIDENTThe Rev. Adolfo Borges, associate pastor of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Orlando, FL, is the new president of the LCMS Hispanic Convention – having been elected by the convention that met July 28-31 in Tampa, FL.Borges told Reporter that a prime goal for Hispanic Lutherans is to be “connected [for] sharing ideas and experiences.” He thanked the Synod that Hispanics “are being taken into account. …We want to work together as partners [and] make a contribution to the whole church.”

Reprinted, with permission, from the October 2015 issue of Reporter, the national newspaper of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

HELPING OTHERS—SPREADING HOPE(Your gift to the “Pastor’s DiscretionarY funD” can helP!)

Through the ministries of Prince of Peace people most certainly experience “the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus—in the heart of Orlando.” One way in which people experience this hope in real and tangible ways is through the “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.” This fund is the pipeline to provide assistance to individuals and families who come through our doors with acute, and sometimes critical, needs that are currently unmet in their lives. Helping these families and individuals in real, tangible ways gives us an avenue to demonstrate we care as we listen compassionately; opportunity to pray with those God leads to our door; and most importantly, occasion to share the Good News of the hope God gives us only through Christ.In the community we serve, the need is great, and the opportunities to demonstrate and speak of God’s love are limitless. Your special gift (that is, above and beyond your regular gifts and offerings) to the “Pastor’s Discretionary Fund” can help meet the acute, critical needs of some, even as our staff comes alongside to help individuals and families discover resources and strategies that can guide them to greater independence in the long term.

Photo by: Erik M. Lunsford/The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod

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ANNUAL YOUTH WREATH SALE (YEAR 4) Order your High Mountain Noble Fir Christmas Wreath TODAY!Our PoP Youth Wreath Sale is taking place through December 5. This year, ALL orders will be placed online and directly shipped to your (or family member’s) house on the date YOU choose! • To place your order, visit: www.

alpinefarms.com. Make sure to enter our Group Code ‘POFL’ so our PoP Youth get credit for your purchase.

• If you’ve ordered a wreath from the Youth in the past, you’ll notice there are many more items to purchase online—10 different wreaths (in multiple sizes), eight different specialty evergreens (in multiple sizes) and many other bows/accessories.

** Money raised from this fundraiser will go toward the 2016 NYG “In Christ Alone.”

SPIRIT NIGHT Tuesday, November 10, will be our Spirit Night Fundraiser at Sonny’s BBQ!Come eat some BBQ, support our Youth Ministry and fellowship with church families! Don’t forget your flyer!!

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever.” – Psalm 136

NOVEMBER 2015

We have much to be thankful for as God’s people. But is this the only time of the year we think about being thankful? As Thanksgiving approaches, don’t we tend to suddenly become

more aware of our blessings that we have overlooked the rest of the year? Our good and gracious Lord has given us so much that we should always be thanking and praising Him for His immense and immeasurable goodness. Now, I’d like to say “thank you” for a few things in particular. First of all, “thank you,” to all who have wished Alyssa and me well on our upcoming marriage (November 14). As the day draws closer, we are feeling truly loved, blessed, and supported by so many people. Second, “thank you,” to all who have taken some extra time out of their busy schedules to be a part of the Festival of Lessons and Carols choir. I know things start getting very hectic this time of year for everyone, so dedicating a few more hours to ministry work is not always the first thing on our minds. So thanks for taking the time to do just that!… That being said, the choir could still use a few more voices—especially men! Don’t be scared to join in! We have some great vocalists in each section who will be glad to help you pick up the music and make a joyful noise!In His Service,

Austin Wessel

It’s that time again for PoP to show its love to our community through its children. Last year we had several children desiring bicycles – so if you are a ‘giver’ who shops in advance, it’s in your budget and it’s the right price, please purchase a bike and we will find a worthy home!

Please pick up an Angel from the tree the last week of November, purchase the item and return it for PoP volunteers to wrap.

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November 1 OPENNovember 8 OPENNovember 15 OPENNovember 22 Julianne WiegandNovember 29 Annie Martinez

Schedule

Volunteers NeededThere are still multiple spots to fill on the Fall/Winter Children’s Church Schedule (September 2015-January 2016). With DCE Emily on maternity leave, this schedule needs to heavily rely on volunteers! » Please consider leading CC on one or multiple Sunday mornings. (Average time is 16 minutes each Sunday morning.) Thank you!

» Dates still open: November 1, 8, 15; December 6

PoP LOGO MUGS The Youth Ministry is selling special ceramic PoP logo mugs for $10.Make sure to connect with DCE Emily, Debbie Noss, or a high school youth member to get yours today! All proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit our PoP youth who will be attending the National Youth Gathering next summer in New Orleans!

Youth are heading to the LCMS Youth Gathering in 2016 – and this time they’re upping the ante on how many meals they’ll package for people in need.At the 2013 Gathering, our youth packaged 323,000 meals for distribution locally near San Antonio and to those still recovering from Superstorm Sandy. In 2016, they want to serve even more. Your prayers and financial support will help them reach their goal of providing 500,000 meals for those who suffer from hunger in New Orleans and around the world. Want to be a partner in this mission?

HERE’S HOW: Financial resources for the first 400,000 meals have already been provided. You can help by contributing towards the $25,000 goal to provide the remaining 100,000 meals. Even more, pray and share this opportunity with your friends and family so that, together, we can walk with our youth as they serve Christ and world!Visit and share thelc.ms/youthfeedingchildren to give now.

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Missions and Evangelism Team

LIFT HIGH THE CROSS

“Lift High the Cross” is a popular hymn written in 1887 by Anglican priest George Kitchin. Legend has it that Kitchin was inspired by the story of how Emperor Constantine saw a cross in the sky with the words in hoc signo vinces (in this sign conquer) at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 A.D – which he won. After this life-changing event, he became the first Christian Emperor of Rome and stopped the persecution of Christians. “Lift High the Cross” became popular in the United States, and in 1978 was included in The Lutheran Book of Worship. But we must ask the typical Lutheran question: “What does this mean”?When we think of the cross as a symbol of execution, it is a scandal. Paul tells the Corinthian Christians “... the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (I Corinthians 1:18). Scandal? Foolishness? Whenever orthodox Muslims capture Christian territory they first destroy all the crosses on the churches because the cross is a hated symbol and a threat. Also, Islamic theology teaches that when Jesus returns to earth he will “destroy all the crosses.” They have been destroyed here in America. For example, in 2013 the historic 127-year-old Church of St. John in St. Paul, Minnesota was turned into the Darul-Uloon Islamic Center. All the crosses came down. And in separate speeches in 2009 at Roman Catholic Notre Dame and Georgetown Universities, the White House demanded all crosses be hidden for President Obama’s speeches.But we agree with St. Paul that the cross is neither a scandal nor foolishness, but represents the power of God for salvation for all who believe. Messiah Jesus, Lord of the nations, loving Good Shepherd—voluntarily died on the cross of Calvary to accept judgment for the sins of the world. The cross is a symbol of life, hope and peace, and is actually the most incredible oxymoron ever. The cross also inspires us to lead a life (and sometimes death as we remember the many Christian martyrs of today) in imitation of Jesus. Sometimes people wear a cross merely as jewelry. But often it means that an individual has given his or her life to Christ. Recently my wife and I toured St. Simons Island, GA. We stopped in a small jewelry shop and we noticed the proprietor was wearing a cross, which emboldened us to pry a bit. The conversation led to faith-sharing and the owner said she gave 10% of all her profits to “Safe Harbor Children’s Center,” a local Brunswick, GA charity that helps children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected—or who are homeless and lacking food. Debra told us her vision was to convince local Christian businesses to give the profits of one day each week to the Safe Harbor Children’s Center. The cross, a symbol of death by execution, now symbolizes life to children in need. Our conversation started with a cross. We know that our salvation and eternal home were purchased for us on a cross. Will you wear a cross?Bruce Lieske for the Missions and Evangelism Team

How confused we must be in trying to make decisions in our lives,

our businesses, for our health and for our walk with God. Having attended the program, “Success That Matters,” I journeyed with other men to find balance in our lives, to be better disciples and to grow in Christ. The responses were well received. However, it is interesting to see that even though for those 8+ hours we were attentive, responsive and somewhat fulfilled, we continue to struggle, because we still depend on ourselves and not on the Lord. What is needed is God’s guidance; “The LORD says “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.” (Psalm 32:8) We are incapable of conducting Christian lives without the support and guidance provided by Christ, “You are my helper and my Savior.” (Psalm 40:17)Regardless of our health issues, life issues, business issues, discipleship issues, we are children of a gracious God. “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16)

Gerry Noss

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NO DOUBT YOU’VE HEARD the terms “Millennial” and “GenX” in recent news regarding the decline of the church. Are you wondering just who they are, and why they are disinterested in church? ROC Orlando will answer how you, the church, can teach these generations to be discerning, influential followers of Christ.

Learn more and register at LHM.ORG/ROC today!

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REV. GREGORY SELTZ Speaker of The Lutheran Hour®

DAVID KINNAMANPresident of Barna Group

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Adults $125, Youth (14-18) $75 $99 $49

Bring your family and friends to a dynamic outreach experience that will be remembered for years. This conference includes compelling presenters and workshops, as well as opportunities to connect with people from the Southeast to share stories of faith and ideas to reach our communities for Christ.

For more information (or to register), visit www.lhm.org/roc or call 1-800-876-9880.

SHARE YOUR BLESSINGSYou have the opportunity to share your blessings with those in need by participating in two November projects:• We are working with various

schools in the community, including Prince of Peace Preschool, to help provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need. If you would like to donate toward this effort, please make your check payable to Prince of Peace and mark “Thanksgiving Basket” on the memo line. A $35 donation will provide a complete meal.

• We are also collecting special food items to help fill Thanksgiving baskets: turkey stuffing mix, instant potatoes, canned gravy, canned sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and canned vegetables. You may bring these items to the narthex and Family Life Center.

Thank you for sharing God’s love!

Singles Dining Out will not meet in November and December due to holiday activities. We’ll meet again in January 2016. Watch for announcements.

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YOUNG AT HEART YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISERsale enDs november 11See us in the Family Life Center between services and after the late service. We have a full 36-page fall and holiday catalog that includes jar candles, votives, tea lights, car fresheners, and wrapping paper. There are also attractive and affordable gift sets—pre-packaged and ready for gift giving.Do you have friends and family out of state? They too can order and support Young At Heart by having the order shipped directly to their home. Just instruct them to visit yankeecandlefundraising.com. Our account number is 990051713.Contact Mary Ann Ault at 407-226-2367 or dandmault@aol.com if you have any questions.

THANKS LIVING

The Gospel of Luke tells the account of Jesus’ healing of 10 lepers. Leprosy—the worst disease of their time—attacked the body, resulting in missing fingers and toes and damaged limbs. In addition to physical pain, a leper was removed from his family and community; cutting off all relational ties with loved ones. The story in Luke 17 is unique in that the focus is less on the miracle and more on the response of those healed. Ten lepers encounter Jesus and beg him for healing. He tells them to go show themselves to the priests in order to be declared “clean.” Along the way, the lepers are healed—a lifetime of leprosy erased in an instant. Diseased flesh now restored, healthy and whole. Oh, the rejoicing and celebration that must have taken place. Ten are healed, but verse 15 indicates only one shows gratitude: “One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice.  He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him.” His expression of gratitude is a lesson for all of us in ‘thanksliving’:Realize––Consciously reflect on how we have been blessed in our livesReturn––Be present with the source of our blessingRejoice––Be joyful about receiving any gift, large or smallThank––Express our gratitude‘Thanksliving’ is simply living out our gratitude to God. It’s recognizing the many things God has done for us and responding with thankfulness in the way we live: “Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.”—Psalm 100:4While the busyness and distractions of life tempt us to follow the example of the nine who did not show gratitude, the example of one healed leper demonstrates how to orient our lives into a mindset of ‘thanksliving’.This article provided compliments of Thrivent Financial and Rick Ackerman, ChFC®, CLU®, RICP®, Financial Consultant. He may be contacted at (407)650-0065 or by email at richard.ackerman@thrivent.com.

calling all venDors!

Prince of Peace lutheran Preschool & cDc is looking for venDors for our annual breakfast with santa event

saturDaY December 5 • 9-11am

if You are interesteD in setting uP a table for this event, Please contact

the Preschool office at 407-275-6703.

sPace is limiteD, so reserve Your table now!!

all funDs raiseD will benefit the Prince of Peace lutheran Preschool & chilD DeveloPment center scholarshiP funD

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chaPel scheDuleEach Wednesday we gather for Chapel in the Sanctuary at 9:15am. Please join us!Date Theme Bible Lesson Leader11/4 Seasons Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Pastor Ludwig11/11 Veteran’s Day Mark 10:13-16 Ellen11/18 We Thank God Ephesians 5:20 Mary11/25 No Chapel – Thanksgiving Break

Preschool oversight committee meeting

Tuesday, November 10 at 5pm

nlsa steering committee meeting

TBD

Preschool staff meeting

Monday, November 2 at 6pm

Preschool oPen house

We had an AMAZING turn out at our First Annual Open House! Approximately 26 students and their families came to sing and show the amazing things they have been doing! They were very excited to present their school to you!

thanksgiving feast

Thursday November 19 @ 6:30pm is our annual Thanksgiving Feast. Please bring a dish to share and join us as we celebrate the blessings God has given us.

Picture DaY

Lifetouch will be here on Thursday, November 19 to take school portraits.

breakfast with santa

Join us on Saturday, December 5 from 9-11am, as we hold our annual Breakfast with Santa event. This year we have new games and crafts. Tickets go on sale in mid-November. If you would like to be a vendor for this event, contact the Preschool Office @ (407) 275-6703.

Julianne

NOVEMBER 2015 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Colossians 3:23-24

Can it be possible??? November already? This is the beautiful month of Thanksgiving. As we gather round our Thanksgiving tables, let us remember how much we have to be thankful for and from whom all blessings flow.We at Young At Heart are working to make a difference through our Yankee Candle fundraiser again this year. Our sale ends November 11. This year, we are also offering five varieties of nuts from Plantation Peanuts of Wakefield, Virginia for sale. See a member of Young at Heart to place your order.Ron Henderson will be our guest speaker Wednesday, November 11, at 11am—Veteran’s Day—in the Family Life Center. The congregation is invited. We will be sharing a Thanksgiving potluck lunch.We have so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! Whether it is time or talent, let’s share our gifts with others. Bring a gift of canned goods for our Food Pantry to share with our neighborhood friends.See you November 11—and bring a friend! Happy Thanksgiving! What are you thankful for?

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Generous people are attracted to the notion of giving twice. This can occur when a Christian steward structures an estate and financial plan that gives first to people they love and then to ministries they care about. It doesn’t have to be an either or proposition. Family and ministry both benefit when you discover effective ways to provide for your loved ones and the Lord’s Work – such a plan multiplies the impact of your gifts.Putting one’s affairs in order can be a daunting task. There are important issues to know. “Should I give lump sums? Income benefits? Or both?” “How much control should I retain on the management of estate gifts?” “Do I need a will or revocable living trust?” “How do I know that my beneficiary designations are effectively structured for cost and tax conservation?” “What about durable powers of attorney?” “Why might I want to take a closer look at tools freely available to me—charitable trusts, charitable gift annuities or donor advised funds?”These and other questions can be explored in a confidential and trustworthy way as you discover your own “Lifetime Plan for Giving.” If you are including your congregation or other LCMS ministries in your plan, learn options to protect your intended purposes,

claim tax benefits and increase the impact of your generosity. Start by asking God’s will for how He would have you structure your lifetime plan to bless your God-given family and further His earthly work. Share your faith as a part of your estate plan. Discover what tools and techniques are right for you as you look at material facts with spiritual stewardship eyes. Create a “Lifetime Plan for Giving” that blesses family and ministry. Contact Marleen Schmidt, Congregational Gift Planner, at 321•246•1156 or at schmidtmks@yahoo.com.

testimonY

My husband and I have recently completed our charitable gift planning, setting up our wills, power of attorney, and health surrogate with the help of our LCMS Foundation Representative, Robin Paris.This is something we have wanted to do for at least a couple of years and dreaded doing it because we didn’t know where to start. Robin walked us through the process and explained everything in a way we both understood. The process was so easy and done in such a way that it was far easier than we could have imagined. The lawyer recommended to us was able to

complete all the paperwork in one visit. The peace of mind we are experiencing having this all taken care of for our children is hard to describe. The best gift you can give your children is having all this taken care of before your death.Our belief has always been that all we have belongs to the Lord and we are stewards of what is His. To be able to have a say in how our resources can further His kingdom, after our passing, is what we feel He would want us to do as good stewards. I would encourage all of you to take the time to go through this process as a gift to your heirs. They will be dealing with so many emotions at your passing; and not having to deal with estate taxes, decisions about how to handle your affairs is your final act of love.—Marleen Schmidt

www.lcmsfoundation.org • 800-325-7912 ext. 1684

A “LIFETIME PLAN FOR GIVING” PROVIDES MULTIPLYING IMPACT

Pictures for the Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz member directory will be taken December 8-12 from noon to 9pm in the Music Room.If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Kyle Reynolds at (407) 467-6133 or kyledreynolds3@gmail.com.

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mark Your Calendars!thursdaY noVember 19 • 6:30Pm

PrinCe of PeaCe lutheran PresChool and CdC’s annual thanksgiVing feast

Please join us as we Celebrate the

blessings god has bestowed on us

bring a faVorite dish to share!

Let’s deck the halls of Prince of Peace for the Advent and Christmas season on Saturday, November 28 beginning at 8am. With ample volunteers, we can be finished around noon. Coffee and donuts will be provided.As the Christmas season begins, this is an extra special time to share God’s grace and love with our community. Let’s make our campus look especially beautiful as we invite new people through our doors.This year we will be doing an all-new setup in the Family Life Center, so some extra hands would be wonderful. Tasks include setting up multiple trees around campus, hanging garland and wreathes, stringing lights, placing ornaments and Chrismons, and more. If you’re free, willing, and able, please join the crew to help Prince of Peace look like Christmas!

Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the cooler days, crisper nights and the fall scents of cinnamon and pumpkin pie! It is a time of year

for get-togethers with family and friends as well as a time to reflect on all the wonderful blessings God has given us.It’s very easy to ask God for something we want to have rather than thanking Him for what He has given us. Is it possible to become so self-centered that we forget to tell God “Thank you”?I have a very simple way for your family to focus on giving thanks to our Lord.Give each family member a thank you card or nice piece of stationery. Have them write out a thank you note to God (younger children can draw pictures). It could be a thank you for something you haven’t yet thanked God for, or even something you hadn’t even thought about thanking Him for. After everyone has written their thank you, take turns reading them aloud. Wait a few moments between each thank you to reflect on what each person has written. You’ll be surprised at the things we take for granted that we should be thankful for!Enjoy your fall season with all of your friends and family! Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!In His Name,

Kathy Hudson

crosstrainers with Perfect attenDance!

Congratulations to Abby and Kinley Seyfert for having perfect attendance for the month of September! Each

Crosstrainer will receive a $1.00 stamp for their Kids Stamp Book! Way to go!!

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bible class/stuDY oPPortunities this month

6th-12th grade – Sunday mornings (9:35-10:30am) in the Bickel building with Dave Weidner.

Youth grouP communitY service – straight street orlanDo 6th-12th grade – we’ll meet the 3rd Tuesday this month (November 17) at 6:30pm at The Church of St. George (24 N. Rosalind Ave. 32801 – across Rosalind from Lake Eola) to serve dinner to the homeless.

sPirit night Tuesday, November 10, will be our Spirit Night Fundraiser at Sonny’s BBQ! Don’t forget your flyer!!

Youth committee meeting Tuesday, November 10. Meet at Sonny’s for Spirit Night @ 6pm.

Youth grouP scheDule (6-7:30Pm) Sunday, Nov. 1 – No Youth Sunday, Nov. 8 – No Youth Sunday, Nov. 15 – BYOBG (Bring Your Own Board Game) Sunday, Nov. 22 – Youth Thanksgiving FeastSunday, Nov. 29 – No Youth

thanksgiving feast – sunDaY, november 22Together we will celebrate all the blessings God has given us and share what we are thankful for. We will celebrate together from 6-7:30pm with a Thanksgiving Feast! (Bring a dish to share with everyone!)

nYg ceramic mug funDraiser

We are selling PoP logo mugs for $10 each. If someone asks you about the mugs, see Debbie Noss to pick one up! Proceeds will benefit those who will be attending the NYG next summer in New Orleans!

national Youth gathering (nYg) 2016 – in christ alone Attention all 9th-12th graders!! The 2nd installment of $150 for the NYG Participant Registration Fee is due January 24.

confirmation holiDaY break Confirmation Class will take a break between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Class will be on break from November 29-January 3.

Youth wreath sale Our Wreath Sale continues until December 5. Money raised will go toward the 2016 NYG! (Youth – send people to www.alpinefarms.com to place their order – they must use our group code [POFL] for us to get credit!)

District miDDle school gathering november 6-8“FEARLESS,” the theme for the Florida/Georgia District Middle School Gathering takes place November 6-8 at the Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg.  Please keep our leaders and youth in your thoughts and prayers as they attend this uplifting gathering. Attending are:  Adult Leaders Ellen and Anna Boogher; Jr. Guide, Matthew Powell; and Middle School attendees Tori Earle, Joey Embach, Jaymes Francis-Jones, Randi Parton, Christopher Sito, Andrew Sito, Lauren Wiegand, Peyton Williams, and Jevanne Zepeda.

aDvent Dinner Youth – We will be serving the Advent Dinner on Wednesday, December 2

ACOLYTE/COMMUNION HELPER SCHEDULESunday acolyte (8:15 Service) communion Helper (10:45 Service)November 1 Tate Tackett Elizabeth GreenNovember 8 Michael Gombos Isabella RamirezNovember 15 Daniel Evangelista Rebekah-Joy HardingNovember 22 Tabitha Martinez Matthew WiegandNovember 29 Robby Cohenstrom Austin Stief

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• November 2015

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

sePtember 21, 2015BoD present: Jim Reynolds, Jason Seyfert, Amuary Suarez, Rick Ackerman, Kurt Bickel, Kathy Hudson, Jim Ingersoll, Zaida Torres, Bob Zamsky, Don Mathews, Daryl Flynn, Rev. Ken Green (ex-officio)BoD absent: Tom ZehnderStaff present: Julianne WiegandCongregation Members present: Gene Fresk, Julie Luchetsky (both for Choral Society Program part of the meeting.)

Welcome

Approval of Today’s Agenda M/S/C to approve Approval of August 2015 Minutes M/S/C to approveDevotion Pastor KenBoD Discusssion

• Messiah Choral Society Program Julie Luchetsky Julie proposed taking out an ad in the program to provide publicity about PoP. This group performs Handel’s Messiah. One-quarter-page ad is $175; ½-page ad is $375. There is a donor who will pay for half of the ad; Julie is asking for the other half from PoP. Pastor will work with Austin to create a half-page ad.

• Finance report through August 2015 Amuary – Net income is favorable approximately $10,000

YTD. Income is up due to numerous new members. Preschool is also favorable to budget YTD and income is positive YTD; approximately $2700. Finance committee is beginning the budget preparation for next year.

– Finance Committee recommends transferring funds on a weekly basis to Restoration to keep donated funds properly allocated; bring mission donations up to date; and rebuild up our long-term investments for future needs. M/S/C to remain current on Restoration donation accounting; bring Missions up to date, and continue to fund long-term investments for future needs. M/S/C to develop a policy to immediately allocate funds to proper accounts upon receipt.

• Senior Pastor Report PK – M/S/C to appoint Jim Ingersoll as lay rep to our

Circuit Forum – Discussed yesterday’s Steward Dialog. Overall

positive impression from members present. Approximately 26 members in attendance. PK also updated the board regarding the staffing changes, future grant requests, Restoration Project, and staff alignment for the future.

Operational Reports/Staff Reports

• Five of six classes full in the Preschool; Julianne will be presenting our Preschool self-study for accreditation this Wed. Preschool children will be singing on Oct. 18 and there will be an open house for the congregation. We have hired a consistent nursery worker for Sundays. PK & Pastor Adolfo will be coordinating Trunk or Treat.

Committee reports – Endowment Jim Ingersoll

No requests for funding this month. No new business.

– Preschool oversight Zaida Torres N/A tabled until next month.

– Properties: FLC soffit on north side is being looked at for a possible insurance claim. No determination yet. Paint in north parking lot was a paint spill on the city sidewalk that was tracked in.

Old Business

• Restore Project Tabled until next month

• Strategic Focus – continued Kurt Bickel Reviewed setting targets and asked BoD members to return next month with a list of proposed targets.

New Business

Next Meeting – October 19, 2015Executive Session BoDAdjourn – Prayer PK M/S/C to adjourn at 9:25pm. Closed with Lord’s Prayer

Respectfully submitted, Rick Ackerman, Secretary, BoD

• November 2015

haPPY birthDaY!We wish birthday blessings to those who celebrate their special days this month! (If we have missed you, please contact the church office.)

November Birthdays

1 Fabian Gonzalez Cassandra Melcher Francia Villaeres

2 Arthur Dreves Sylvia Marcano Carlos Martin

3 Joanne Hahn Brachelly Morales Jayne Powell Molly Swanson Evelyn Wienrich

4 Gerald Noss Carlotta Velazquez Austin Wells

5 Joanne Monroe Mary Otto Alex Thomas Nydia Santos

6 Maria Boogher Rosario Papú

7 Jazmin Adlam Hunter Comstock Larissa Keliher Ayden Marchon Ron Schmidt Rachel Weeks

8 Johanna Foote Jim Reynolds Gregory Summers

9 Jonathan Montanez 10 Justin Rivera 11 Tabitha Martinez

Gladys Maruri 12 Aedan Armitage

Aurelio Martinez 13 Gene Fresk

Nancy Miller Phebe Savage

14 Claudina Mills

15 Gail Calabro Brad Mathews Ashley May Emily Moss Juaniel Perez

16 Cliff Smith Nancy Spohn

17 Joshua Claudio-Alamo 18 Susan Klingbiel 19 Meridith Swanson 20 Bobbie Cox

Sheila Roberts Zaida Torres

21 Jaimariliz Rodriguez Janet Vokovich

22 Joan Krumpholc Lisa Melendez

23 Lindee Owens 24 Lynn Cheek

Susan Fortini Bob Gilbert Jane Greenfield

25 Jennifer Hart Micki LoBue

26 Stephen Perry 27 Jason Hoge

Isaias Rodriguez Henry Soto

28 Jim Ingersoll Jaymes Jones

29 Paul Browder Kaitlyn Carey Raoul Nelson Joel Robertson

Annual Christmas Program with the Sunday School children

Sunday, December 20 during the 10:45am service

Family Life Center

Everyone is invited to attend!