PoP E-News September 28, 2020

Posted on September 28, 2020 | Posted in Current Events, Newsletters | by Linda Ladwig

Sundays @ Prince of Peace
9:00 am Christian Education Hour
10:30 am Worship Service

Worship at POP This Sunday

Please see the article “What to Expect” below concerning some things you can expect if you come to Prince of Peace this Sunday.

In Our Prayers…

Prayers of Thanksgiving

For those recovering from surgery
For the relentless efforts of our front line workers
Our return to worship in the sanctuary
For the efforts of all of the volunteers required to make worship during COVID possible

Prayers of Supplication

Those in mourning
Those in hospital, and those under doctor’s care
Those being treated for cancer
For the aged and infirm, as well as those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities
Those recovering from surgery
Our Vicar David Zakel and our Vacancy Pastor, Rev. Pastor Krestick
All those separated from family due to the COVID-19 restrictions.
Restore Canada and the world in health and livelihood, and preserve us from pestilence and fear.
For Prince of Peace and her leaders as they develop and execute plans for post-COVID worship
For all those affected by the wildfires on the West Coast
For all those who travel

Food for the Seminary: We are continuing our efforts in donating food for the Seminary. If you like to donate non perishable items please drop them in the red box located in the narthex. We are planning our goal of 2,500 items to be delivered before the Thanksgiving weekend. The Sunday School class will be counting the items and we will keep you posted each Sunday. Thanksgiving is Oct. 12th. You are welcome to donate the last weekend before Thanksgiving fresh vegetables and fruit (Oct. 3 and 4). The Seminary also has a freezer for meat. Thank you and God’s blessings.

Life Chain: Please join us for the 32nd annual Life Chain today, Sunday, Oct. 4th, 2020. This is a peaceful, prayerful, silent pro-life witness for the unborn in our community. Join thousands of pro-lifers across North America as we make a one hour visual statement of solidarity to end abortion and honour the lives of over 54 million children lost to abortion. Stand for those without a voice! Meet at Fairview & Maple St. in Burlington from 2:30 – 3:30pm on Sunday, Oct. 4th.

PoP Annual Report for 2021: We will be distributing the Annual Report two weeks before the Annual General Meeting which is scheduled for November 22. All groups and individuals are asked to submit reports to Linda Ladwig, office@poplc.ca by October 31. Thank you J

The Lutheran Hour is changing broadcasters: As of August 1 you can now hear The Lutheran Hour by tuning in to WDCX 99.5FM or 970AM. You can still hear The Lutheran Hour on CHAM until September 30, 2020. If you are outside the WDCX area you can find a station by going to https://lll.ca/lh_schedule/

Team Zion Nicaragua: Due to travel restrictions and overall safety precautions raised as a result of the Global pandemic, Team Zion is unable to go to Nicaragua in January 2021. With no travel, no tourism, airports and borders closed, tens of thousands of Nicaraguan people are out of work. The country has been reeling from the political unrest in 2018 and did not have time to recover before Covid-19 hit. Our goal is to raise $15,000 by December 31, 2020 to provide food for the people we have come to love as brothers and sisters in Christ. Donations made out to Team Zion can be sent care of Redeemer Lutheran Church, 78 John St. Waterloo, Ontario. N2L 1B8 . Submitted by Lisa Jackson

Live Streaming Ministry: The “Stream Team” have met regularly over the last 4-6 weeks discussing POP’s transition to live streaming our worship services. Though it may seem so at first, live streaming considerations are not dominated solely by matters of technology or equipment but equally the matters of people, logistics and the goals of this ministry.
After thoroughly talking through the issues, consulting with industry and evaluating what can be learned from what other churches are doing, the committee will be reporting to Council next week for discussion and consideration.
The team’s approach is to keep things simple whenever possible, use as much of what we already have as we can, but make careful choices which will support foreseeable ways in which this ministry may expand in the future. We do this to keep operator requirements manageable and to promote wise financial decisions.
Stay tuned for more developments and information.
Questions? Concerns? Comments? Want to help?
We want to hear from you!
Please write the team at stream-team@poplc.ca

What to Expect at Worship

What to expect on the day:

Halton region restrictions indicate that congregations are not to sing (subject to change based on public health requirements/recommendations)
Printed orders of service. Take these with you when you leave. (Hymnals will be phased back into use)
No use of coat room.

Those participating are asked to remember the following:

Do not come to church if you are felling ill; you will be asked to verify your health status before entering the church building
You will need to wear a mask – please bring your own. We will have a small supply, should you forget
Enter and exit through the front doors
Refrain from socializing while inside the building.
Please be patient with ushers, greeters and others who are assisting. We are all learning new ways of doing things.
Maintain 6 foot separation from others at all times

We understand completely if you are not yet feeling ready to attend service. This email is not to pressure, but to provide awareness and an invitation to those who are ready and able to attend.

We look forward to seeing those who are able to come to service in the coming weeks.

Supporting My Home Congregation in Difficult Times

The expenses of the church continue through this pandemic. The support of congregation members is necessary.
There are three ways to make financial contributions to Prince of Peace at this time:

Through the LCC web site
Monthly EFT Transfer Authorization
Personal Cheque

1. LCC Web site

For information from the LCC on how to donate to Prince of Peace through their website, please see the letter from LCC published at https://www.lutheranchurchcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2020/03/Supporting-my-Home-Congregation-in-Difficult-Times_April-9-2020.pdf

Browse https://www.lutheranchurchcanada.ca/
Select “Support My Home Congregation”
Make payment on the secure giving portal

You may also link directly to the payment portal at https://lutheranchurch-canada.tng-secure.com/

2. Monthly EFT

The standard East District EFT authorization form can be filled out and returned to Helen Stewart. Blank forms are available from https://1drv.ms/b/s!AnYyw8Rd02C6qDWuREKkp3XEx6B1?e=fKQbIT3.

3. Personal Cheque

Personal cheques can be mailed to the church office.
If you need assistance with either of these options please call the office or Helen Stewart. 905-929-6002

Heavenly Father, You have richly blessed us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Accept our offerings and use them to Your glory. Amen.

How to Access & Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Did you know that you can find all of our archived services, sermons and other videos at any time through our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8oJzS78LhezWHetoPeePQ

While you’re there, click SUBSCRIBE and then click the notification BELL and you will automatically be notified whenever we publish new content!

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