Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

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NOTICE: VOTER'S MEETING CALLED FOR FEBRUARY 5th at 12 noon to vote on the 2012 budget and on Calling Pastor Van Dellen as our Interim Pastor.  Please attend. For questions please call Dale Springsteen or Deacon Mike. Posted 012212

YOUTH NITE UPDATE:  Winter schedules have been hectic (what's new, right?).  Our next meeting will be February 6th at 6:45.  The "HELP WANTED" sign is going out as we are looking for someone to lead the youth. Katie now has another little one at home and is finding it difficult (I dont' know how she was able to do it with TWO!! Superwoman has nothing on you!!) to fill the role as Youth Director effectively.  Please remember Katie and her whole family in your prayers. Thanks Katie for all you have done. To you I say (Matt 25) "Well done, good and faithful servant".  If you are interested in fulling Katie's shoes please contact me for details on the role.   Deacon Mike (Updated 011812)

TRANSITION NEWS UPDATE:  January 18th:   The elders and I met on the 10th to pen a letter to Pastor Jim Van Dellen asking for help in answering questions about our situation, listing our needs with regards to an intrim/vacancy pastor and to inform him that he is a "high" potential candidate to fill the position at Prince of Peace.  My supervising Pastor, Tom Fischer, has also been included in the various conversations I have had on the transition.  As a result of the letter, both pastors were invited to attend the postponed Council meeting last night. The meeting went very well with all questions raised answered.  Based on the conversation, Dale Springsteen will contact the Michigan District office to see how to proceed from here.  If you have any questions please direct them to Dale first as he has been designated as the primary contact during the transition.  The council will present a proposal to the congragation during announcements the next two Sundays to be voted on at a congregation meeting February 5th.  As always, pray that God's will be done.  Deacon Mike  (PLEASE visit the Transition Year Page [tab at the top of the page] often for a summary of past notices.)

NEW FEATURE ADDED FOR CHILDREN DURING WORSHIP We have been experimenting with offering a childrens bible study/activity time durning the sermon portion of the worship service.  Elder Bob Scholar will head up this effort. If you would like to take advantage of this offering please let an elder or Deacon Mike know before the service.  During the message hymn the children will be dismissed to go to the fellowship hall and will return when the offering is being recieved. For any questions please contact me. Thanks, Deacon Mike.

A note about Youth Confirmation Classes and Confirmation:  Any parents of 5th grade (and above) youth interested in enrolling  their child in Confirmation training are requested to contact Deacon Mike to make an appointment to determine your child's readiness to participate.  For questions please contact me at popdeaconmike@gmail.com.  Blessings, Deacon Mike (updated 9-24-11)  Also please note that I have finished the calendar of reading from the devotion book "The LORD Will Answer" on the Ministry Page for "Confirmation" through the end of the CHURCH YEAR (which is different then the calendar year).  Enjoy.  ALSO NOTE THAT THE Ministry Page for "Confirmation" Has been updated with a new schdule through January 7th, 2012.  View this page frequently for updated information along with the Calendar on the left of this page. (mjs 100511)

YOUTH CONFIRMATION REQUEST: To make out the 2012 schedule I need to know about Public School events/days off conflicts.  I wish to meet, as we did last year 3 out of 4 or 4 out of 5 Saturdays a month.  Please contact me with your input and I will post the schedule at least one full month out so you can plan accordingly. As always check this site for update and cancellations.  Deacon Mike (100411)

To guest and visitors to this site (and hopefully, if you are in the area, our church),  At this website you will find information concerning our church and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. I believe that you will find our church is a warm and loving church, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to contact us about our beliefs and our ministries. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our fellowship.

As we do not have regular posted office hours, please leave a message on the answering machine or email Deacon Mike at popdeaconmike@gmail.com.

If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to have you be our guest for Sunday School (9:30 a.m. in the basement Fellowship hall) and for worship (10:30 a.m.).

When you visit our church, you will find:

• A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
• Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
  

At Prince of Peace we believe it is important for all of us to stay in the WORD. To assist you in this please consider one or more of the following...

(1) For a daily devotion produced by the LCMS- Lutheran Hours Ministry click on:  http://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions.asp

(2) To receive regular Family Oriented emails from the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, please sign up for the "LCMS e-News" by visting: http://www.lcms.org/ca/www/enews/login.asp

(3) Also, if you look to the left side of this page you will find  we have added some popular "Our Daily Bread" devotions.  

 His Servant,

Deacon Mike Sternemann  popdeaconmike@gmail.com