POP E-News is still changing! You will notice some changes in format, how the E-News is distributed and how we format content. We’re still working out how exactly we will continue to publish the E-News in order to keep you informed. You may see some glitches as we run into technical difficulties and gain experience. Thank you for your patience as we try new things!
POP Re-Opening – not quite yet! |
On June 8 Premier Ford announced that Places of Worship could reopen effective June 12 with a number of restrictions (which may be inspected by officials at any time). We are thankful and gladdened by the news that we have been permitted to use our building once again, and that the allowed number of worshipers is based on building capacity rather than an arbitrary number. At this time the government has indicated that more information will follow. Although we knew that re-opening would come at some point, the announcement came somewhat unexpectedly and all of the required precautions were not known in advance. As such, we are not rushing to re-open. We are working diligently on worshiping together once more, while still following all guidelines and keeping us all safe.
This week our online worship service was recorded in the Sanctuary and included our Vicar-elect, David Zakel!
Our Weekly Online Activities
- Our Sunday 9:00 am Bible Study is on Zoom at 9:00 am. The meeting number, link to join and phone numbers are the same every week. If there is ever a need (technical or otherwise) to change any of this information we will send out a note highlighting the change.
- Sundays at 10:00 am YouTube makes the new worship service available to be viewed. The new videos are launched at 10:00 am but can be played at any time after that. Although we are in the habit of emailing out the specific link to the Sunday service, it is not required. You can access the Prince of Peace YouTube channel via https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8oJzS78LhezWHetoPeePQ at any time. You will be offered all of the videos we have archived there, with any new videos shown at the top. You can also SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications – you will be automatically notified when we post any new content. One click from there and you’ll be playing the new video!
- Sundays at 10:30 am we offer an audio-only playback of the YouTube service via telephone for those without access to technology. If you are interested in this, or know someone who might be, please let us know.
Access and 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 BELL and you will automatically be notified whenever we publish new content!
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VIRTUAL VBS SUMMER SCHEDULE 2020
Lutheran Church-Canada (LCC) congregations across the country have come together to coordinate free Virtual VBS options for families all summer long – no matter where you live! Though labelled as “Virtual,” children will still create tangible crafts; play games; eat snacks; sing songs; act out Bible stories; and pray! Families that register will be given a list of needed materials well in advance. Children will be able to participate in the Opening and Closing through YouTube Live or pre-recorded videos. Parents can pick and choose which activities work for them. All activities are geared towards minimizing screen time, and maximizing engaging Christ-focused educational activities for the whole family!
Click here to view the full schedule online! The online schedule will be updated regularly as new registration links and information become available. The schedule spans from the last week in June through to the end of August.
WEEK 1: June 29, 2020 – July 3, 2020
REGISTER HERE: vbsmate.com/bslcwinnipeg
Congregation Hosting: Beautiful Savior Lutheran (Winnipeg, MB)
Material: Rainforest Explorers
WEEK 2: July 6, 2020 – July 10, 2020
REGISTER HERE: vbsmate.com/events/drydenlutheran/19558
Congregation Hosting: Our Saviour Lutheran (Dryden, ON)
Material: Rainforest Explorers
WEEK 3: *Two Options Available this week! July 13, 2020 – July 17, 2020
REGISTER HERE: www.foothillslutheran.com/ministries/christian-education/vbs2020/
Congregation Hosting: Foothills Lutheran (Calgary, AB)
Material: God’s Promises
WEEK 3: *Two Options Available this week! July 13, 2020 – July 18, 2020
REGISTRATION LINK: COMING SOON!
Congregation Hosting: Concordia Lutheran (Penticton, B.C.)
Material: Rocky Railway
WEEK 4: *Two Options Available this week! July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020
REGISTRATION HERE: vbsmate.com/ziondashwood
Congregation Hosting: Zion Lutheran (Dashwood, ON)
Material: Rainforest Explorers
WEEK 4: *Two Options Available this week! July 20, 2020 – July 24, 2020
REGISTRATION LINK: COMING SOON!
Congregation Hosting: Christ Lutheran (St. Catharines, ON)
Material: Rocky Railway
WEEK 5: July 27, 2020 – July 31, 2020
REGISTRATION LINK: COMING SOON!
Congregation Hosting: Faith Evangelical Lutheran (Surrey, BC.)
Material: Adventures on Promise Island
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Lutheran Hour Ministries: When you go to www.lhm.org you will find many different Christian resources to feed your desire to bring life in Christ closer to you. There you will find devotions, sermons and Bible Studies for individual Christian growth, Take advantage of these resources while we do not have the ability to worship together at this time.
Portals of Prayer: If you go to https://www1.cph.org/portals/portals-of-prayer-app.aspx, you can purchase an annual digital version of Portals of Prayer for $10 or $18 for two years. Unfortunately, this digital version does not provide the daily and special day prayers found at the end of the paper version. If you would like to get a hard copy of Portals of Prayer you may call the office and we will arrange to get a copy to you.
The Summer issue of the LWML Tapestry magazine can be accessed via https://lwmlcnews.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/t_su_20-digital-lr.pdf
Canadian Lutheran Magazine can be accessed via https://issuu.com/thecanadianlutheran/docs/cl3502-web
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In your prayers, please remember those being treated for cancer, those recovering from surgery, those who have tested positive with COVID-19, our elderly and shut-in friends, those in mourning, and 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.
At the time of writing, the church office has staff coverage from 9:00 am to noon Monday through Friday. If this situation changes and the office closes, phone messages will be checked regularly.
