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Spring/Summer Worship Schedule:

Sundays

9:00am – Sunday School – Ends May 22^nd.

– Summer Break

 

10:30am - Worship –Sanctuary & Parking Lot

 

Beginning Sunday, May 29^th

No Sunday School

9:00am - Worship

 

**Livestream Worship Service is also available on

YouTube.

Please visit our website at www.princeofpeacebg.org

For the latest and most current information.

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From the Desk of Pastor Zemke:

 

 Did you know that May is “National Hamburger Month”? I suspect this is because it’s also “National Barbecue Month” as well. Memorial Day comes at the end of May and really marks the beginning of the summer season. For me, a good barbecued hamburger is really hard to beat. Living in the more temperate Portland where barbecuing is a year round prospect, I’ve come to enjoy grilled meat in January, even if it is between rain storms!

            But I need to get back to hamburgers. Hamburgers, good ones anyway, are mostly meat. As far as sandwiches go, it’s probably the most meat centered one out there. So much of a good hamburger relies on what kind of meat you put into it. Of course the bun and condiments are important, but let’s be honest, we’re really only looking at the meat. This fact inspired Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas, a Christian by the way, to run an ad campaign asking “Where’s the Beef?”

             If you go to a restaurant you might notice now that they actually advertise what type of beef, or other meats too, are in the house burger. Some restaurants even go so far as to order custom grinds and combinations of ground meat for their burgers.

            What’s all this have to do with anything other than your pastor’s love of both grilled beef and culinary trivia? Our faith is like a hamburger. No, not greasy and high in cholesterol. Our faith is really all about one thing, Jesus. Oh, there are other parts to our faith, other important things. But at the heart and soul of our faith is Jesus Christ, and him crucified for our sins. If we have all the trappings of personal piety and have not Jesus we’re about as disappointing as an empty bun. Where’s the meat?

            Wimpy is famous for promising to pay Tuesday for a hamburger today. That’s no way to live our lives of faith. We have Jesus yesterday, today, and forever. Let us not allow ourselves to be put off for the sake of easy gratification. Our faith is only about Jesus and we demand, as the Greeks did of Philip, to see Jesus. He is the center of our faith and gives substance to our lives.

             Finally, we need to be full. Full of the gospel, full of good works, and full of the love of Christ Jesus. This is impossible to do on our own. God the Holy Spirit fills our lives with the true meat, the real love of God in Christ Jesus that motivates everything we do. Praise the Lord through your baptism that God has given you every good thing!

 

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 Prince of Peace Preschool/Kindergarten                                  

 Director:   Diane Bradseth

 

April Showers!

We had many rainy days in April and even snow, but still managed to go outside inbetween showers! There was a lot of learning about plants and growing this month, on top of our usual academics. We also held our Journey with Jesus event. Thanks to all who helped make this a success!

Summer Camps!!!

Come join the fun and learning at Prince of Peace Preschool & Kindergarten! We will have art, recreation, reading, math, writing, dramatic play, games, music, Bible and theme-based science or social studies, all age-appropriate. Have fun with new and old friends, keep up your “school skills” and prepare for fall classes.

Dates & Themes:

June 13 – 17, 2022   “Where we Live”         

July 11 – 15, 2022   “Animals, Animals, Animals”           

August 8 – 12, 2022 “Grossology”

*Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm

*For children ages: 3 years – 2^nd grade

*Only $85.00 per student per camp!

Registration 2022-2023!!!

Fall Registration for the Preschool and Kindergarten classes continues.   Registration packets are available on the PSK Office table, from your teacher and Miss Diane.

Spring Program – “We Honor You”

Our final Preschool/Kindergarten Program was a big success! We had a servant theme with a special emphasis on patriotism, including a “thank you” to all Veterans and Servicemen/women. The children did an awesome job! Thanks to all the staff who worked so hard on preparation for our Spring program!

Mother’s Day Celebrations:

We hold our Mother’s Day Celebrations at special times: 10:00am-11:30am for all classes, except Kam/Kpm will be at 12:00pm-1:30pm. All classes not holding a party, will attend at regular class times. See your teacher if you would like to attend! Parties are: May 2 – 6.

Snow Make-up Days:

Due to inclement weather, both Kindergarten classes will need two Snow Make-up Days.   They will be on May 23 & 24, 9:00am-1:00pm, both classes combined for extra fun!

Welcome Amanda Shaut!

         Amanda will join us as Director on August 22! She is married and the mother of two young children. She comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Central Washington University. Here she focused on multiple courses in Child Development, Family Studies, and Parent Education/Guidance. Her course work and professional background include a wide set of office management skills, administrative roles, and training in Program Management/ Planning, leading her to enjoy managing and working with a team.  She has enjoyed volunteering with VBS and leading multiple youth mentoring programs. She has a heart for Jesus, a love for children and is looking forward to serving this ministry as the new program Director!                                                                    

Parties and Celebrations:          

We have lots of fun on the horizon! Please take note of these important events! If your class has a scheduled party or event, you will not have regular class times, just the scheduled event times. Other classes that are scheduled for school, will have regular class times.        Mother’s Day

Parties:   May 2: MW3                 10:00a-11:30a                                                                                                May 3: TTh4                   10:00a-11:30a

               May 4: MWF am          10:00a-11:30a                                                                                                May 5: TTh3                   10:00a-11:30a                                                                                                May 6: Toddler             10:00a-11:30a                                                                                                Kam/Kpm                     12:00p-1:30p                                                                                    Last Day of School: 

May 13: Toddler                                                                                                                                    May 16: MW3                                                                                                                                        May 17: TTh3, TTh4                                                                                                                                May 18: MWF, K, CE                                                                                                                            End of Year Parties:  

May 18: MW3 & TTh3   10:00a-11:30am                                                                                              May 20: Toddler 1:00p-2:30p                                                                                                                                        Graduations:  

May 19: 10:00a - TTh4                         

1:00p – Kam/Kpm 

May 20:   10:00a - MWFam                                                                                                               What’s up at POP?

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church has many activities for all ages. Please join us at any or all of these events!  

Sunday Worship Services: 

9:00am Sunday School                                                                                                              

10:30am Worship                                                                                                                                  Upcoming Events:

Summer Camps:

June 13 - 17; July 11 - 15;Aug. 8 -12                                                                                                    First Day of School: August 31, 2022                                                                                              Contact Us: 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments, or concerns at either: 

(360) 687-2448 or preschool@princeofpeacebg.com 

Blessings, Diane Bradseth, Director 

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Sunday School & Summer Worship Schedule

@ POP!

Our last Sunday school prior to Summer Break

Sunday, May22nd @ 9:00am!

Beginning Sunday, May 29^th

Sunday morning Worship time is 9am!

 

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Congregational President: Len Crawford

 

Spring Voters’ Meeting: As per our constitution we are required to hold a voters meeting in May and November of each year. The PPC has decided that May 15th, 2022 would be the best date. The meeting will be held in the sanctuary immediately following the 10:30am service.  We will make this meeting as short as possible and still bring everyone up to date on what is happening at POP.  Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important meeting. Blessings, Len Crawford

 

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There are plenty of opportunities this month

to sign up for flowers!

Please check the flower chart located in the fellowship hall for availabilities.

 

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POP Lawn Mowing Schedule

Has Been Posted!

 

Please sign up on the schedule that is posted on the bulletin board @ the Kitchen Entrance!

Questions? Please contact Wally Huey.

 

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Come one, come all!

Join Pastor Zemke for Men’s Breakfast,
the first Saturday of the month,
May 7th at 8am!

 

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Ladies Night

Come join in the fun and the fellowship!
We hope to see you soon!