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PRINTS OF PEACE The Monthly Church Newsletter of

PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

802 E. DOUGLAS STREET – ST. JOSEPH, ILLINOIS – 61873-9026

217/469-7422 WWW.POPSTJOE.COM

October 2020

Serving at

Prince of Peace

Ministers:

All Members Pastor:

+ Andrew Jones High School Ministry

Leader:

+ Chase Gilliland

Church Office:

+ Lori Bensyl,

Secretary

Service Times

+ Saturday, 5:00 PM

+ Sunday, 9:00 AM

+ Sunday, 11:15 PM

Sunday School

+ September – May

+ Class, 10:15-11:00 AM

+ Adults - Main Sanctuary

2020 Congregation

Officers:

+ Jeff Klotz,

President

+ Tim Huls,

Vice President

+ Katrina Hueber,

Secretary

+ Mark Olson, Treasurer

MISSION STATEMENT

We are a family of

believers, united to

know Christ, and to

make him known.

Joy and I both grew up in community experiences that were far removed from

the wonderful life that we enjoy here in St. Joe. Joy grew up in a city several times larger than Champaign-Urbana, in a small house in an older section of town. I grew up in a suburb of a large city, in a newer section of town. Over the years of our ministry, both of us have really come to appreciate the lifestyle and values of small farming communities. We enjoy the slower pace of life, the quiet and sense of community found in smaller places. We are really enjoying living together with you here at Prince of Peace.

But I have realized that I have lately fallen into a mental trap. With all of the turmoil that is shaking our nation, what is going on in other places for the most part seems far away. It is easy to think that the troubles of cities and states that are hundreds and thousands of miles away are not my concern because I live here in St. Joe. It is easy to think that way, but it is mistaken. It is a trap.

I am struck, I have been convicted of the need to pray for our country, to pray for our cities in this time. The media is bombarding us with images and stories of the continuing discord in many of our cities. It may seem that the conflicts are happening in all large cities, but they are not. There are many cities that have minimal or no conflict.

But even where the discord is not seen, there are still tensions throughout our country. Conflict between people of different racial backgrounds is real, and needs to be recognized and addressed. Yet not every racial difference leads to conflict. There seems to be a greater conflict that comes from a clash between opposing worldviews, opposing ways to understand our country and ourselves. The Judeo/Christian worldview that has shaped our nation since its founding is being replaced by a worldview that rejects God and places the human being at the center of understanding. As we have seen in The Story, this is what happened with Adam and Eve as they placed themselves in the place of God, knowing good from evil. And as with Adam and Eve, this leads to a really bad place.

As your pastor I am calling you to pray for our country, to pray for our cities. We need to humble ourselves before God in these days, as the direction of our nation is under threat. Pray that peace will be known. Pray that Jesus will be known. Pray for people. Pray for changed hearts, for conversions to faith. Pray for truth and the ability for all people (including ourselves) to hear it, know it, and follow it. Pray for our schools and universities. Pray for all of the structures of government. Pray.

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SANCTUARY 4:30

We have several openings, if you are interested in getting Altar Flowers. Each vase is $20. Please make checks payable to Prince of Peace Altar Fund. If you would like to sign up for a date, please contact Lori in the church office. There can be two signed up for each week. If you would like both vases, please write “BOTH” next to your name.

October 4th – Chase and Stephanie Gilliland

October 11th – Donna Guzy

October 18th – Judy Rothermel

October 25th – Randy and Melissa Idleman

November 1st – Mike and Tami Voges

November 8th – Zona Meier, Randy and Melissa Idleman and Bonnie Busboom

November 15th – Norris and Bunny Schlueter

November 22nd – Jim and LaVerna Harper, Jim and Dea Taeger

November 29th – open

December 6th – Jim and LaVerna Harper

December 13th – open

December 20th – open

December 27th – John and Nancy Kalvin

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October 7th Lesson #3: Special Topic: Media & Materialism October 14th Lesson #4: Commandment 1: Gods and Idols October 21st Family Date Night October 28th Lesson #5: Commandment 2: Name in Vain

We are in need of volunteers to deliver meals for November and December. If you are willing and able, please call Lori. Prince of Peace delivers every Monday of the month. A big thank you to Vicky Hastings who has delivered the months of August and September!

Prince of Peace Church family –

We are in need of so many volunteers, especially through COVID

19. Please consider helping out, if you are able and you are

attending worship. The following are areas we need your help:

Ushers (both Saturday and Sunday services)

Disinfecting sanctuary between services

Assisting Ministers

Lay Readers

Sacristans

Can you help? If so, please contact Lori in the office or one of

the following to offer your help, and get added to the list. We

appreciate your help greatly!

Ushers/disinfecting -- Dwayne Gilliland

Saturday Assisting Ministers/Lay Readers/Sacristans – Lois

Hewerdine at lhewerdine@gmail.com

Sunday Assisting Ministers/Lay Readers/Sacristans – Lori Stewart

at lstewart@kirbyfoods.com.

PASTOR ANDY JONES is available for pastoral care needs. He can be reached by text or phone at 419-989-3715. PLEASE NOTE that Pastor’s day off is Monday; while emergency or urgent calls are still welcome, please refrain from other calls on Mondays! Thank you! Our church secretary, Lori Bensyl, is in the office every morning, Monday through Friday. You can reach Lori at the church office at 217-469-7422, or email her at lori.bensyl@popstjoe.com. Lori will relay phone and email messages to Pastor Andy promptly. If you leave a message on the church answering machine in the early afternoon, it may not be heard until Lori is back in the office.

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CONFIRMATION CLASS

FOR OCTOBER

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Happenings at the Community Early Learning Center …… October 2020

Teaching and Learning in Christ

From the Classroom… In the Blue Horse room, we have been extremely busy! Our 3 & 4-years-olds are transitioning well to being back at school,

while also wearing a mask all day. We are so proud of them! They are working on learning how to write their names,

counting in English and Spanish, learning their colors and memorizing many new Bible verses! We will be reviewing

letters Aa-Cc, while introducing Dd and Ee. During the month of October, will be discussing different types of farm

animals, pets, fire prevention week, and Fall, as we transition from summer to fall! We are looking forward to a wonderful

month together and are very blessed to watch our students learn and grow each day as many of them prepare for

kindergarten! Stay Safe & Healthy!

Ms. Katie & Ms. Meghan

Ms. Savana made the Employee Honor Roll!! Ms. Savana is a floater in classrooms and currently helps as an extra set of hands in the Yellow Duck classroom. She started at PoPCELC in June of 2020. She loves working with the children and watching them learn new things. She also enjoys playing with them every morning when she comes in. She is a very important part of Prince of Peace!

Ms. Savana’s Fun Facts: Ms. Savana’s birthday is on August 31st. She grew up in Decatur, Illinois but now lives in Saint Joseph, IL where she currently resides with her mom, stepdad, and brother. Savana will be welcoming a baby girl in December of 2020! Her favorite color is pink and her favorite place to eat is McDonalds. Ms. Savana’s hobbies include painting, shopping, and eating. Her favorite part of working at PoPCELC is the friendships she has made and the relationships she has made with the children at PoPCELC. She always looks forward to coming to work and spending the day with the kids! Be sure to tell Ms. Savana, “Thank you!”, when you see her!!

Ms. Eva has made the Honor Roll!! Ms. Eva is a floater teacher and has been with us since January of 2020. She has loved getting to know all the children and staff throughout the center. She is a very important part of Prince of Peace!!

Eva’s Fun Facts: Ms. Eva’s birthday is June 5th, her favorite color is pink, and her favorite place to eat is Flat Top Grill. Eva is from Westville, Illinois. She is the oldest of three siblings. She has one younger sister, as well as a younger brother. Her pets at home include: three cats and an amazon parrot. Ms. Eva’s hobbies include coloring, listening to music, and photography. Ms. Eva loves the opportunity to spend time with the children at Prince of Peace and observe their academic growth. She enjoys watching the children interact with each other and observing how they react in various situations in all the rooms in the center.

Thank you, for all that you do at PoPCELC Eva!!!

From the Director… The Staff and Families at our early learning center have been doing very well. All children continue to manage wearing

their masks well, as the masks are a normal part of their daily life. As always, our routine cleaning and sanitizing efforts continue throughout the center. We continue to pray throughout these

times and have faith that this will all come to an end sooner than later.

Faith is a link that connects our weakness to God’s strength.

God Bless Everyone and Take Good Care, Ms Diane

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A big thank you to:

+Chase and Stephanie Gilliland for running

screens for every service since June.

+Roger and Janice Koss for greeting all of

August and September.

+Gordon and Linda Green and The

Melchior Family for greeting/ushering for

Saturday evening services through August

and September.

+Amy Ward for ushering all of September.

We couldn’t do this without all of our

wonderful volunteers!

The Men’s Bible Study

has started to meet

again. They are

meeting in the East

Fellowship Hall at 7AM

every other Saturday.

The month of October they will meet on

the 3rd, 17th, and 31st. Invite a friend and

come join them.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Please take a minute to thank Pastor Andy

for all he does for Prince of Peace!

DELORES DIRKS MEMORIAL

Delores Dirks, the wife of former Prince of Peace

pastor Bob Dirks, stepped into the church

triumphant last month. Her memorial service will

be in Huntley, IL on October 10. The Church

Council is searching for someone who is planning

to attend the service to ask if they would be willing

to carry a memorial gift to the family on behalf of

the congregation.

If you are planning to attend the memorial for

Delores, and are willing to carry our gift with you:

please contact the church office by October 5.

Daylight Saving Time

Ends on November 1st.

Don’t forget to set

your clocks back!

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ATTENTION REGARDING BULLETIN PRAYER LIST Please update Pastor Andy at 419-989-3715 or Lori at lori.bensyl@popstjoe.com with any changes to the prayer list. Thank you for helping us keep the list current! Also let the office know if there have been any changes to someone you have placed on our Military List. If you would like the Ladies Outreach Ministry to regularly send cards to your serviceman/woman, just send an email to Lori with their address. Thank you!

PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND FRIENDS Gayle Bartell Sherry Bivens Loretta Busboom Chuck Carmichael Henry Fruhling Trey Gilliland Abby Immke Bill Rohl Darlene Sappenfield Colleen Shields Richard Shiley Jim Taeger Tracy Wilson Bishop Emeritus John Bradosky

Cory Abernathy; friend of POP Dort Albers; friend of Bunny Schlueter Sharon Armstrong; friend of Micki Suits Sandy Beckman; aunt of Greg Mills Ellen Beedy; friend of Tom and Sue Grindley Bishop Emeritus John Bradosky Polly Browne; cousin of Tonya Dunn Dalton Brownfield; son of Lee Jannusch Maia Camp; granddaughter of Pat Camp Dorie Cannela; family friend of Larry and Lyn DeWeese Curt and Myrna Carlson; friends of Alan and Ellen Woods Jerry Cencula; uncle of Nichole Jones Sherri Fisher; friend of Donna Guzy Tim Frerichs; friend of POP members, brother in law of Tami Voges John Garlock; father in law of Ryan Wakefield June Grindley; sister in law of Tom and Sue Grindley Tim Harms; friend of community Brittany Harlan; friend of POP

THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY: Kendal Coffey Friend of Steve and Rhonda Littlefield – Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina Matthew Collins Friend of Dale and June Kopmann – Stationed in Fort Campbell, KY Don Cribbett Nephew of Connie Bensyl & Donna Weaver – Stationed at Fort Campbell, KY Lane DeMay Great nephew of Larry and Mernice Wakefield – Stationed at Fort Hood, TX Matthew Giertz Brother of Tonya Dunn – Stationed at Charleston, WV Tyler Haake Stationed at Ali Al Salem AFB in Kuwait Zac Heath Nephew of Cory and Jessica Worley -- Deployment to Afghanistan Chris Meece Uncle of Katelynn Masengale – Stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas Mitchell Pittman Friend of Pastor Andy and Joy Jones – AFB, Texas Rowdy Randall Friend of Jared Hill and Terry Hill – Stationed at Camp LEJUENE, NC Michael Scott Friend of Swinford family – Stationed at AFB in Minot, ND Dyllan Trautmann Grandson of Gerald and Darlene Sappenfield – Stationed at AFB in Eglin, Florida Forrest Volz Friend of Pastor Andy and Joy – Marines, Stationed in California

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Patrick Hayes Gary Huls; friend of Lowell and Micki Suits Tim “Lurch” Jesse; friend of POP members Laurel; daughter in law of Pastor Donna Sally Lee; cousin of Becky Mills Ann Ludwig; friend of Deb Melchior Rita Mathis; friend/neighbor of Gerry Windler Leah McDowell; cousin of Terri Modd & Mary Rolfe Mark Murphy; cousin of Micki Suits Heidi Ostrowski; niece of Norris Schlueter Linda Rageb; sister of Jackie Elliott John Rasmussen; father of Tracy Wilson Mildred Rincker; mother of Sharan Carmichael Shirley Rothermel; mother of Susan Allen George Strabel; friend of Terri Modd Karee Voges; daughter in law of Mike and Tami Voges Margie Wiese; great aunt of Katelynn Masengale Betty Young; sister of Bev Goldenstein

Our sympathy is extended to the family and

friends of Norbert Franzen. Our sympathy is extended to Todd and Cindy

Goetting on the loss of his mother.

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