PoP Enews of September 29

Posted on September 29, 2013 | Posted in Newsletters | by Linda Ladwig

“For God alone, O my soul, wait in silence,

for my hope is from him.

He only is my rock and my salvation,

my fortress; I shall not be shaken.”

(Psalm 62:5-6 ESV)

Dear Christian Friends,

You really should be reading your Bible. Why not join us in our daily reading at PoP? It is really awesome right now reading the Book of Isaiah. A recurring theme in the book is the futility of false religion – trusting in anything or anyone that is not the Lord God, Maker of heaven and earth.

There’s some of that notion in the verses from Psalm 62 above. The writer is talking to himself, something I’ve been known to do as well (Maybe we all have!). He says, “Hey, soul! Wait in silence for God alone! The Lord has an answer for you. Don’t let your faith ‘be shaken’ while you wait for Him to guide and provide.” That may be hard to do while you are up against it.

But it sure beats putting your hope in money or career or the economy or promises from politicians or recreation.

“God alone … is my rock and my salvation.”

Coming Up this Sunday at Prince of Peace…

9:00 Sunday School for kids, teens and adults

10:30 Divine Service with Holy Communion

Sermon: “Don’t Act Like You Own the Place” based on Luke 17:1–10

(Also we shall think & pray about the work of Lutheran Women’s Missionary League – Canada. As an organization in Canada they are celebrating 25 years of supporting Christ’s mission to the nations.)

Coming to PoP in November…
Free and Joyous Response

During the Sundays of November we will taking a journey entitled “Free & Joyous Response.” It will be all about God’s gifts of love to us, the happy effect those gifts have upon us, and how they change our lives for the better.

Free & Joyous Response involves not only the Sunday service but also Bible studies. Are you saying, “I don’t do Bible study!”? Well, you could for a mere 4 weeks. There will be 3 opportunities for you to get on board:

Sunday @ 9:00am – The Adult Bible Class
Tuesday @ 9:30am – The Tuesday Bible Study
Monday @ 7:00pm – A special evening Bible study just for November for F&JR

Watch for upcoming opportunities to sign up for your involvement in “Free & Joyous Response” coming in November. Remember, Prince of Peace congregation is not “them” – it is “us!” Let’s do this together!

Coming Up …

Attention: We’ll have a brief Voters Meeting Sunday, October 6, right after church in the sanctuary. We are voting on the purchase of a piano and its placement. A complete presentation will be given regarding this matter. If you have any Questions please contact our Chairman.

Seniors Lunch, Monday, October 7: Pizza lunch & The Munz Show. The Munz’s will be sharing pictures and stories about their trip to South America including Chili and Argentina. Bring a little cash to cover the cost of the pizza. We begin at noon. Do consider a PoP member who might appreciate a ride or someone new to PoP you might invite for the fun.

During the Sunday School hour:

“Echo the Story” is a Sunday morning class for confirmands & youth at 9:00 a.m. What is Echo the Story? It is an imaginative way to engage in the Bible using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. This approach helps participants discover meaning in the biblical account.
“Knowing Right from Wrong.” The Adult Bible Class will finish up our look at the 10 Commandments this Sunday. Coffee will be on.
“Testing the Spirits” – will be the next topic of the Adult Bible Class based on 1 John.

The Altar Guild is asking for your help for Thanksgiving Sunday. We need fruit, flowers, pumpkins, gourds, stalks of wheat, cornstalks, autumn leaves etc. for our Thanksgiving Worship display. If you can help, please drop off items at the church (you can leave them in the lounge).

The LWML-C Niagara Zone Rally is this Sunday, October 6 (registration starts at 2:30pm) at Resurrection Lutheran Church (400 Glenridge Ave, St.Catherines) and will Include a demonstration of “Furoshiki”, the traditional art of Japanese cloth wrapping. Bring a piece of silk or nylon scarf or cloth 6¼” x 10¼”. Ingathering is for the LWMLC Japanese Mission.

90^th Anniversary celebrated at Redeemer-Hamilton: Celebrate the 90^th anniversary of the founding of Redeemer Lutheran Church with an Anniversary Service and dinner on Sunday, October 20 at Redeemer. The service will be at 3:30 pm followed by a catered dinner in the church basement at 5:00 pm and a concert by the Niagara Area Lutheran Choir at 7:30 pm. Listen to an inspired message by Pastor Gerald Danford. The meal is $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased from Ruth at 905-383-0366, Janice at 605-560-0791 or Roy at 905-643-4072 by October 4. Thank You. Redeemer Anniversary Committee

Stuff Online …

LCC twenty-five years later: Is the fire still going? This year, Lutheran Church-Canada celebrates 25 years since its founding convention. To recognize the anniversary, The Canadian Lutheran asked LCC’s first President, Rev. Dr. Ed Lehman, to reflect on the last 25 years. To that end, we’ve reprinted his 1988 article “Feed the Fire” (which appeared in the July 1988 issue after LCC’s founding), and asked him to provide a response. See that response in “LCC 25 years later: Is the fire still going?”

President Bugbee preaches at LCMS President’s installation: LCC’s President Robert Bugbee preached at the Service of Installation for LCMS President Matthew Harrison on September 14 in St. Louis. Video of this excellent sermon can be seen online by clicking here .

Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released its annual Mission Newsletter, highlighting its mission work around the world. This year’s newsletter highlights LCC’s missions in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Thailand, Cambodia, and Canada. Read it on your computer by clicking here.

Week 57 of the Bible Reading Plan: (October 7-12)