February 2020

“Worship vvvv Connect vvvv Serve”

A Newsletter of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & Preschool

Messenger

Ash Wednesday — The Original Oddball Holiday

F ebruary is filled with many won-derful dates on the calendar. For

those with a sweet tooth in the morn-ing, February 4th is “Ice Cream for Breakfast” day. For those who love baseball, February 21st is the first game of spring training. For those who love Jimmy Buffett, he has des-ignated February 22th as “National Margarita Day.” For those who love performance art, February 25th is “International Sword Swallowers Day.” However, the original oddball hol-iday in February is Ash Wednesday, celebrated this year on February 26th. Ash Wednesday, a day of prayer and fasting, marks the beginning of Lent. And people of faith are adorned with the residue of a burned-out fire. And then we go out in public! If this seems strange (or dare I say odd), it most definitely is. I often marvel at how many peo-ple are drawn to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday. After all, it's not a high holiday and it falls smack in the mid-dle of the week. I once discussed this with a fellow pastor who noted how everyone who showed up left with something, no matter their status in or outside the church. Leaving with a smudge of black on the forehead holds deep resonance for many, many people.

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the 40 days of Lent, a six-week pe-riod (excluding Sundays) dedicated to prayer, fasting, and reflection in prepa-ration for the great celebration of Easter. The late Henri Nouwen described Lent as a time to re-focus and to re-enter a place of truth. It is here where we find our true identity. Ash Wednesday is the best way to begin a season which calls us into self-examination as well as self-denial, into deeper contemplation about the mystery and grace of God's mercy, and toward more radical giving toward those most in need of comfort, sustenance, and hope. In Genesis 3:19 we find the words spoken on Ash Wednesday, “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” This reminds us that our lives on this earth won’t last forever. We are a finite people who hold hope in some-

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thing infinite and beyond ourselves. Bearing a mark throughout the day that is visible to others puts an expla-nation point on the Genesis passage. We become walking witnesses to the truth. This is deeply counter-cultural. At the same time, we celebrate that God continually makes us new. Our lives are filled with moments of re-demption. The ashes on our foreheads symbolize that we are always evolving, always learning and always changing because that is simply what happens when we are in contact with God. In a culture of instant and often perma-nent judgment, the black cross of Ash Wednesday shows that each person is wonderfully complex and beautifully made. This is also deeply counter cultural. Join us for the original oddball holiday!

Please help fight hunger and support this major outreach to the Arcadia community by participating in and/or donating to the 2020 Packathon.

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Souper Bowl of Caring (POP Style)Sunday, February 2On February 2, two professional football teams will square off in the Super Bowl in Miami, FL. On the same day, we will be collecting your loose change in big metal pots to give to the Arcadia Cares Food for Kidz Packathon. Please bring your loose change to worship and look for the “heavy metal” laden youth who will be ready to collect it. Any coins can help! ($1.50 = 10 meals, $15.00 = 100 meals, $30.00 = 200 meals).

Congregational Meeting Sunday, February 9The Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 2020 annual congregation meeting will be held on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary. This is the only regularly scheduled congregational meeting of the year. Matters to be considered at the meeting include:1. Election of the President-elect, Vice President-Preschool, Treasurer and

members of the congregation council. 2. Approval of congregation budget, including Arcadia Music Academy,

church, and preschool components, for calendar year 2020 plus January 2021.

Copies of the proposed 2020 budget are currently available on the table in the sanctuary narthex.

Ash Wednesday is February 26What is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent. It falls 40 weekdays before Eas-ter (Sundays aren’t counted in the 40 days of Lent). Ash Wednesday takes its name from ashes, a traditional sign of penitence. During this special worship service, ashes are placed on the foreheads of worshipers with the reminder that “You are dust and to dust you shall return.” It is a time to remember that our life on earth is short but our life with God is eternal. Ash Wednesday worship at Prince of Peace is at 11 a.m. (with Soup Lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m.) or 7 p.m. Both services are 35 minutes in length. This year we welcome Shepherd of the Hills UCC as we combine efforts on Ash

POP New Member Welcome & LunchSunday, February 23, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Have you been hanging around POP and want to take the next step by becoming an official member of our community? Are you interested in knowing more about our values and direction? Have you been looking for an opportunity to meet some great people? Come and break bread with us. Join Pastor Rick and other leaders as we learn more about you and vice versa. The class includes a lunch. Childcare is available if you need it. Please RSVP to Pastor Rick by email (pastorrick@popphoenix.org) or phone, 408.472.0529.

THE MESSENGER is printed monthly for the purpose of informing members and friends of upcoming events, for sharing good news about our members and for sharing the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ through word and action.

OFFICE 480.945.9537 office@popphoenix.org

FAX 480.947.1530 AMA 480.945.0023

PRESCHOOL 480.947.5645 WEBSITE, www.popphoenix.org.

Rev. Rick Sherrill, Lead Pastor 408.472.0529

Rev. Paul Nelson, Visitation Pastor 602.740.7187

Audrey Cox Director of Youth & Family Ministry

480.945.9537

Angela Sherrill Children’s Ministry Coordinator

480.945.9537

Lynne McGinley Music Worship Leader

480.945.2958

Dr. Allen Quie Organist/Choir Accompanist

480.503.1018

Kay Cook, Handbell Director tcook@desertbells.org

Keri Herding, Accountant 480.945.9537

Maria Renovato, Office Manager 480.945.9537

Marge Mayes, Messenger Editor 602.840.7715, mtmayes@cox.net

Nicole Hilden, Preschool Director 480.947.5645

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERSDebbie Nelson, President

Peter Westby, President-Elect Steve Edgar, Vice President/Personnel

Janet DeJonge, Vice President/Preschool Kris Kainass, Secretary

Tony Hammond, Treasurer Nancy Stevens, Financial Secretary

Martha Weld, Tracy Fish, Brenda Johnston, Gwen Jacobs

Members-at-Large

Please see the website for individual staff e-mail addresses.

Sunday Worship

Worship Schedule

Worship, 9:30 a.m.

February 2

4th Sunday after the Epiphany Souper Bowl Sunday

Micah 6:1-6 Matthew 5:1-12

Pastor Rick, preaching

February 9

5th Sunday after the Epiphany Isaiah 58:1-12

Matthew 5:13-20 Pastor Rick, preaching

February 16

6th Sunday after the Epiphany 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37

Pastor Paul, preaching

February 23

7th Sunday after the Epiphany Transfiguration Sunday

2 Peter 1:16-21 Matthew 17:1-9

Pastor Rick, preaching

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Pastor Rick’s Open Office Hours Mondays , 1-3 p.m. (except February 17)Come on by for a bottle of water or cup of coffee and conversation with Pastor Rick.

6th Annual Arcadia Cares Food for Kidz Packathon

The Sixth Annual Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz packathon is fast approaching on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Prince of Peace. As was the case with the first five pack-athons, the entire Arcadia community is being invited to participate in assembly-line packing of meals for needy children and their families, both locally and internationally. The Food for Kidz model provides individually packed, highly nutritious and filling meals packed with rice, soy, vitamins and dehydrated vegetables. Each meal provides a day’s worth of vitamins and nutrients to enable children to grow up strong and fight off diseases and sickness. These meals have a shelf life of three years. We hope to pack 115,000 meals this year — which would bring the event’s six-year total to nearly 600,000 meals. The majority of the meals packed will help fill the empty tummies of children and their families in the Phoenix metro area.

Volunteers Needed. Hundreds of volunteers are needed to have a successful Packathon. Volunteers are sought for one-hour shifts starting at 8:15 a.m. The final shift will conclude around 1:45 p.m. All ages from three on up are welcome to participate. Sign-up online through the Prince of Peace website (www.popphoenix.org).

Sponsorships/Donations Sought. To reach this year’s goal, we need to raise $13,000. Sponsor-ships and other donations to underwrite the 2020 Packathon are being sought. Please con-sider making a tax-deductible donation in any amount to help support the effort. Donations can be put in the Sunday offering plate (make sure to note “Packathon” on the memo line of your check), dropped off in the church office, or made online through the Prince of Peace website. A sponsorship form also is included in this newsletter.

If you have any questions, please contact Steve Crofton (stephen.crofton@gmail.com) or Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier (hstauden-maier@swlaw.com). Thank you.

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Luther League Reunion Although its been 28 years since the last official POP Luther League, it cer-tainly seemed like old times with old friends as we gathered at Spirit of the Desert Lutheran Retreat center on January 11. Conversations were lively as we updated each other and celebrated the great mentoring and shepherding done by Reverands Howie Wennes and Paul Evenson from 1969 to 1979. On Sunday morning we enjoyed worshipping again at POP and hearing Rev. Jim Hanson, POP confirmation class of 1970, bring the message of God's grace and unconditional love to the POP congregation that had supported us so lovingly in our youth. A big thank you to the current POP youth for a great breakfast fundraiser that allowed us to continue conversations in POP style.

Pastor Paul & Louise Evenson and Pastor Howie & Mary Wennes at Sunday worship

Jani Richard, Laurel Edgar, Jean Van and Gary Tannenbaum during the weekend.

Prince of Peace Water Station!

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F Tracy Fish for serving on Altar Guild in January.

F Steve & Laurel Edgar for organizing

and running the POP Marathon Water Station.

F Jacque & Ruben Lara for taking the lead on the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, January 12!

F Susan Robinson & Greg Quinsler for serving as adult men-tors on the January 24-26 youth winter retreat.

F Sam Ayala for serving as a young adult volunteers on the youth winter retreat January 24-26.

F Phoenix Jose for completing the whole Rock-n-Roll Marathon!

Roses to…

Pancake BreakfastFebruary 23, 10:30 a.m.Support POP youth as they raise money for another year of awesome ministry and service. Enter to win a Raffle Basket!

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Theology PubA Place for Scripture Exploration & Excellent Conversation

Tuesday, February 25 7 p.m. Fate BreweryJoin us with your Bible, beer (or oth-er beverage) and lively discussions with great people at Fate Brewing, South Location (1312 N Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale). This is a time for free discussion and the sharing of ideas and is open to all, including your friends who aren’t members of POP. Please send Pastor Rick an e-mail (pastorrick@popphoenix.org) or a text (408.472.0529) if you plan to be there.

Wednesday Bible StudyHelp craft a sermon!Wednesday mornings, February 5 & 12, choir roomPlease note: No class on February 19 (Elderberry event) or February 26 (Ash Wednesday)

Join Pastor Rick as we look at the assigned scripture readings for the following Sunday. This is your opportunity to help create a sermon! The coffee is hot, the discussion is lively and the laughter will warm your heart. All are welcome.

Elderberries OutingFebruary 19 Canaan in the DesertAll are welcome to join the Elder-berries on Wednesday, February 19, for a visit to the prayer garden of the Evangelical Lutheran nuns … then on to lunch at Z’Tejas Grill. Meet in the POP south parking lot (departing at 9:30 a.m.) to carpool. Please RSVP to June Larson, 480.948.58784.

Love Gifts for Preschool TeachersThe Preschool Board has asked the preschool teachers to make wish lists so that we may present them with these gifts sometime during the month of February. Karen Johnson will have a sign-up table in the narthex of the church the first few Sundays in Feb-ruary. These teachers work so hard and do so much for our students … let's support them by signing up and showing them we greatly appreciate and support them.

Bashas’ & Fry’s Programs Annual Report In 2019, we earned $493 from the Bashas’ chain (including AJ’s Fine Foods and Food City), including $66 in December, and $203 from Fry’s for a total of $696. The corresponding annual totals for 2018 were $650, $257 and $907. The total fell by 23 percent from 2018 to 2019. Let’s go for a substantial increase in our earnings this year! If you need a new reloadable grocery card for the Bashas’ family of stores, please let me know. Instructions for participating in the Fry’s program are posted on the church’s website (www.popphoenix.org); click on the Serving tab and go to the Grocery Store Rebates page. Thank you for supporting our church’s ministries while you shop!

Steve CroftonCoordinator, Bashas’ & Fry’s grocery store programs602.463.7175; Stephen.Crofton@gmail.com

News of Members and Friends

Funerals

Jan. 18 Esther WiebkeJan. 23 Karsten PetersonFeb. 1 Grace Kerr

Birth

Jan. 25 Thomas Andrew Hammond

Baptism

Jan. 26 Pierson Young

Monthly Attendance and Revenue Report

as of December 31, 2019

December 2019 December 2018 (4-week month) (4-week month)

Monthly Attendance 1262 1569 Monthly Offering $34,937 $35,513 Monthly Offering Budget $35,127 $32,743 Variance $(190) $2,770

Prayers for HealingFebruary 2 & 23“O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me.” Psalm 30:2

Whatever you are dealing with, prayer can help. The simple act of turning your worry and pain over to God is wonderfully powerful. You are invit-ed to the holy experience of healing prayer. Join us at the altar directly fol-lowing worship and your pastors will pray with you about anything on your mind. God has so much to offer!

BG’s will get together on Wednesday, February 19 at Vecina (3433 N. 56th St.) at 5 p.m.

Sunday SchoolSunday School (4 year old-5th grade) focuses on some of our favorite Bible stories in interactive and new ways! In order for our children to get the most out of their Sunday morning children’s ministry experience, we need a wonderful ‘village’ of adults to guide them and love them. We are asking EVERY Sunday School family to volunteer at least 1-2 times this year. Sign up to help January-May HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084caeae23a5fa7-2020The lessons are entirely planned for your easy-to-use and hands-on fun for the kids! You can choose what kind of lesson you would like to teach on the sign-up page

6th-12th Grade Sunday Mornings• Ch.I.L.L Every Sunday, 6th-12th grades, 9-9:30 a.m. in the

Conference Room! We meet for check-in time, prayer and of course…donuts! NO ChILL December 29.

• Sunday School Aides 6th-12th grade youth are encouraged to volunteer as

Sunday School aides this year — no more than 1-2 times a month.

• Youth Worship Leaders Confirmation youth will serve as Youth Worship Lead-ers regularly.

Youth Ministry!Confirmation For those entering 7th or 8th grade, confirmation is about faith exploration, growing as a family in faith, community building, and exploring our greater calling. Confirmation includes a once-a-month session with parents and youth, at-home activities, ChILL on Sunday mornings and partici-pating in service. 2020 Schedule February 9, March 22, April 19

High School Youth GroupTime for a year of community building for anyone in 9th-12th grades! We will meet once a month offsite for new adventures and time to build strong faith friendships! Save these dates! March 15, April 26

Youth Group Early Release Lunches Lunch with youth group friends on Early Release Days at 12:45 p.m.! February 12 ((at Panera, 7145 E. Indian School Rd.) March 18

Upcoming Service Opportunities• Arcadia Cares Packathon, March 21• Serve Dinner at First Church UCC, April 26

Community Events• Preschool Ice Cream Social, February 22• Packathon, March 21• Street Fair, April 18, 4-7pm

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Taking Faith HomeEach Sunday there is a Taking Faith Home paragraph in the

bulletin for easy and interactive ways to explore faith all week! If you aren’t in church, download it on our website: www.

Stay Informed on POP MinistryInstagram is popphoenix

Facebook is popphoenixazText Updates! Text @popyouthaz to 81010

Or email acox@popphoenix to be added to the list for Youth and Family Updates!

February 2020 Children, Youth & Family NewsThe goal of Prince of Peace’s Children, Youth and Family Ministry is to create space for Christ to work in the lives of all youth

and their families. The space we focus on is faith formation, community building and service.

February Service Project Blessing BagsIn partnership with Prince of Peace Preschool, we will put together blessing bags for those experiencing homelessness in our communities. Our church is responsible for collecting socks and mini water bottles for the bags. All items are due in the church narthex or office no later than Monday, February 24. On Tuesday, February 24, the preschool will compile the bags. Our church will bless the bags on Sunday, March 1. The following week, we will distribute the bags back to our POP families to share throughout the community

One of the ways we pass on our faith and values to our kids is through serving together. Sometimes we think of serving as a big action, but God asks us to love our neighbor and loving actions can be big and small. A simple smile is an act of love! Providing dinner to someone in need is an act of love! It’s all about starting with small actions that become habits for you and your family. Here are some small actions of love:• Mailacardtoarelativethatyouhavenotseeninawhile.• Delivertreatsorafruittraytotheofficestaffofalocal

charity.• Gatherschoolsuppliestodonatetoaschoolinneed.• Offertocarryorhelploadsomeone'sgroceriesatthegro-

cery store.• SendabirthdaycardorChristmascardtoourSenegal

missionary or a Young Adult in Global Mission — kristin.engstrom@elca.org.

• Delivertreatstothelocalfiredepartmentorpolicestation.• GathergamestodonatetoalocalshelterlikeUMOM—

www.umom.org.

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Faith Formation Tips for Homefrom Audrey Cox

Acts of Service – One Small Action

• Leaveabagofquarters—withanote—onawasheratalaundromat.

• Donatefoodtoananimalshelter.• DonatenewpajamastoalocalyouthshelterlikeHomeless

Youth Connection — https://hycaz.org/• Donatebookstoadoctor'sofficeorshelter.• Callgrandparentsoranauntoruncleandtellthemthat

you love them.• TakeacardoraStarbucksgiftcardtothegarbagemen

when they pick up the garbage.• Sendtotroopsoverseas—www.operationgratitude.com.• SignuptovolunteeratFeedMyStarvingChildren— www.fmsc.org• Letsomeonegoinfrontofyouinlinetoday.• Buytheperson’sdrinkbehindyouatStarbucks.• Giveasincerecomplimenttosomeonetoday.This month, let’s commit to taking just ONE small action as a family to share God’s love through loving service. Share a picture of your family serving together with Audrey and we would love to share during out “Telling the Story” time on Sunday morning!

30-ish Group

If you have been in any store that sells bedding recently, you may have seen displays of weight blankets and wondered, “What is a weighted blan-ket?” A weighted blanket, also known as a gravity blanket, is a blanket filled with weighted material, such as plastic pellets or glass beads. They common-ly weigh between five and 30 pounds. Long used in occupation-al therapy, weight blankets are now promoted as an at-home therapy that provides a therapeutic technique called deep pressure stimulation or deep touch pressure. The pressure provided by the blanket is thought to stimulate the release of serotonin and dopamine neuropterans that tend to make people feel more relaxed which leads to better sleep. The effect has been described as feeling like one has received a hug. Health claims for the blanket include: reducing anxiety, prevent-ing insomnia, alleviating restless leg syndrome, treating chronic pain, and reducing sleep issues related to

Wellness Committee

Check Out Weighted Blankets! by Beth Schneider

autism, particularly in children. The results of the limited research that has been conducted have been inconclusive. One study on the im-pact on anxiety, found that 32 users reduced their anxiety level by 33 percent. However, a study on improving sleep in autistic children found no change, but

the children and their parents liked the weighted blankets in spite of no improvement. Other researchers have also attributed perceived improvement to the placebo effect. Generally using a weighted blanket poses few risks. They should not be used for toddlers younger than two because of the increased chances of suf-focation. It is recommended that a pedi-atrician be consulted before using with any child. Weighted blankets are not suitable for those suffering with obstruc-tive sleep apnea which causes disrupted breathing during sleep. Asthma sufferers and those who experience claustropho-bia should also avoid using weighted blankets. Also, a recent issue of Arthritis

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Winter Retreat 2020

Today includes an article on the use of weighted blankets by those suffering from arthritis or related conditions. Al-though the blankets may ease anxiety and pain, the pressure may cause pain in inflamed joints. Since the existing research has not focused on people with arthritis, some physicians don’t recommend them for people with arthritis. For those who do want to try a weighted blanket, it is recommended to start with a smaller, less expensive blanket and use it for short periods of time before buying a full sized one for all night use. Using a weighted blanket is a personal decision. The general advice is if it helps, use it. When purchasing one, the general rule is that the weight of the blanket should be 5 to 10 percent of the user’s body weight. The blanket should also fit snuggly to the size of the bed. Blankets cost between $100 and $300, so there may be less expensive alternatives. Weighted blanket patterns are available for those who want to make their own. Before making the investment, it might be wise to do additional research and test one.

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The entire Arcadia community, age three on up, is invited to participate in assembly-line packing of meals for hungry children and their families, locally and internationally. The meals are individually packed, highly nutritious and fi lling. Each meal costs only 15 cents to pack!

Our goal is to raise $13,000 in order to pack 115,000 meals.

The packathon is hosted by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church which is a non-profi t 501c3 charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible.

Sponsorship Opportunities

● $1,500 or more, Golden Bowl Sponsorship — 10,000 meals and over. Includes Table Top Recognition andGolden Display Board Recognition.

● $750-$1499, Silver Bowl Sponsorship — 5,000 to 9,999 meals. Includes Table Top Recognition and Silver Display Board Recognition.

● $300-$749, Bronze Bowl Sponsorship — 2,000 to 4,999 meals. Includes Bronze Display Board Recognition.

● $150-$299, Silver Spoon Sponsorship — 1,000 to 1,999 meals.

All sponsors will have the privilege of displaying promotional materials at the packathon!

To become a sponsor, complete and mail this form with your tax deductible donation to: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 3641 N. 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018or contact the church offi ce at 480.945.9537 or maria@popphoenix.org.

To pay online, go to www.popphoenix.org and click on the hands button.Deadline: March 11, 2020.

We are pleased to sponsor the 2020 Arcadia Cares: Food for Kidz Packathon in the amount of $ _________________

Name of Sponsor: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Complete Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Phone # ___________________ Contact Person’s E-mail Address: ___________________________

This sponsorship is anonymous: ________ yes ________ no

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Table of Contents✔ Pastor Rick’s Message/Ashes to Go . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

✔ Ash Wednesday/Souper Bowl of Caring/Congregational Meeting/New Member Welcome & Lunch . . . . . . 2

✔ Food for Kids Packathon/Pastor Rick’s Office Hours/Worship Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

✔ POP Water Station/Luther League Reunion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

✔ Elderberries Outing/Wednesday Bible Study/Monthly Attendance & Revenue Report/Theology Pub Love Gifts for Preschool Teachers/News of Members and Friends /Prayers for Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

✔ Children, Youth & Family News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

✔ Faith Formation Tips for Home/30-ish Group & College Care Prep Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

✔ Street Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

✔ Wellness: Weighted Blankets/Youth Retreat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

✔ Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

✔ Packathon Donor Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

P R I N C E O F P E A C E L U T H E R A N C H U R C H

COMMUNITY STREET FAIR

April 4, 20204-7pm

Fun for ALL ages!Live Music, Dinner of the Grill,

Beer & Wine, Sno-Cones, and Carnival Games!Also featuring a Silent Auction preparing you and your family for a fun-filled summer break!

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Ticket Information:

In advance: $10 each/$40 per family of 4 or more

At the door: $12 each/$46 per family of 4 or more

Ticket includes food, music, sno-cones and games!

Tickets will be available at Prince of Peace during regular office hours

(Sunday mornings & M-Th 9am-4pm).