JANUARY NEWSLETTER
Sundays
9:00am Sunday School / Resumes Jan. 12
10:30am Worship
Please join us after Worship Service for coffee in the fellowship hall!
From Pastor Dave Zemke:
Last month the newsletter article looked at prayer in general. Inside of the worship service we have several scripted prayers, some of them are pretty familiar. None is more familiar that the prayer our Lord Jesus taught us. This month we’re going to look at the Lord’s Prayer.
The first thing to note is that the Lord’s Prayer is actually scripture. Matthew 6:9-13 is one place to find the prayer while Luke 11 gives us the same prayer. The fact that the prayer is part of the gospels is early evidence that the church heard the prayer and made it theirs. It’s important enough for the Apostles to make sure it got into the gospel and it really has become a standard for our prayer life.
Luther takes the Lord’s Prayer petition by petition in his small catechism. This explanation system is probably what we’re most familiar with. His Large Catechism has an introduction where he commends us to pray. We are taught that our prayers, even the Lord’s Prayer, are valuable to God. You don’t have to be a saint or famous for God to listen to you. You also don’t have to be well spoken or give long and flowery prayers. Luther remarks that the Lord’s Prayer is proof that God doesn’t like long and fancy prayers!
The Lord’s Prayer also offers us an opportunity to pray something when words fail us. So many times life hits us in the gut and we just don’t have words. We don’t know what to pray because the situation is too big or too terrible. This is a great time to pray the Lord’s Prayer. You’re putting God’s word on your lips, in your defense, and God surely will hear that prayer and know what you need. Personally, I’ve used the Lord’s prayer in many of these situations to great effect and can’t recommend it enough.
Additionally, where do you learn to pray? We usually start with meal prayers, bedtime prayers, and then how do you move on to pray for other things? Usually we teach this by teaching the Lord’s Prayer. If you look at the prayer is has a distinct flow. We pray for God’s will in the world, we pray for our material concerns, then pray for forgiveness, then we pray for protection and to be kept in the faith. The Lord’s Prayer really has everything all wrapped up in one nice little prayer.
Where should we go from here? Luther recommends setting aside some time every day to pray for ourselves and our neighbors so that we don’t forget. He has morning and evening prayers for us as well as commending the Lord’s Prayer to us as well. So knowing and using this prayer is part of our daily life. I’d also suggest that we branch out a little bit. Maybe when the short little prayer is done we can focus on one petition, especially petitions that are troubling to us, and pray for a more extended period of time. Of course actually filling in all our needs of “daily bread” come to mind. But let’s not forget praying for God’s kingdom to come or for how we’d like to see His will done in our world! The bottom line is that we are called to pray and given an easy way to start talking with our God.
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From the Preschool:
Diane Bradseth, Director
A Joyful December!
December was filled with lots of singing, gift making, fun crafts and joy! The giggles and happy voices filled the church! Along with the usual reading, writing and math, preparation for our Christmas Program filled most of our music lessons. The children did a wonderful job at the program, sharing the “Good News” of Christmas with their families and friends!
Registration 2020- 2021!!
It’s here! Yes, Registration for the Preschool and Kindergarten classes will begin on January 6, 2020! We will again offer exclusive registration to all of our Preschool/Kindergarten families and Prince of Peace members for the month of January. On February 1, we will open up Registration to the community. Registration packets are available on the sign-in tables, on the PSK Office table and from Miss Diane. Some classes fill up quickly, so make sure you get your Registration in early to hold your spot!
Christmas helpers!
We had many events during the month of December to celebrate Christmas. We would like to thank all family members who helped with one or more events! Your help makes these events successful and joyful for all! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
“Belle Notte!”
Wander the streets of Italy and enjoy a candlelight dinner! Our annual Preschool/Kindergarten Auction will be held on March 14 at 5:00pm. It is an evening full of magic and starlight! There will be many wonderful items to bid on at both our Silent and Live Auctions. Once again, this awesome event is free! Tickets are limited and will be available on February 10. We are looking for donations for both the Live and Silent auctions. If you would like to donate an item(s) to our Auction, we will be collecting them in February. This is a large event and our primary fundraiser. It requires lots of parent help! Please let me know if there is any area in which you would like to serve for this event. Our next Auction Planning Meeting will be January 15 @ 2:45 – 3:45pm. Please come and share your ideas and talents for this fun event!
Valentines’ Day Parties:
Our Valentine’s Day Parties are held during regular class times. We love to have families participate! Watch for sign-up forms or talk with your teacher for ways that you can help!
Feb. 12 – 14
Policy Reminder:
Each month I will restate a policy or policies from our Parent Handbook, as needed. These are issues that either have come up during the previous month or have importance for this particular month.
Illness:
If your child is showing any of the following symptoms of cold, flu, or any other communicable disease, please keep him/her home and inform the school:
1)Fever over 99.5*F
2)Frequent “wet” sneezing and/or coughing; thick or green nose drainage
3)Accompanying severe aches and pains
4)Nausea
5)Head Lice
6)Family member with serious communicable disease
Weather Policy:
We follow the Battle Ground School District’s inclement weather policies and procedures. To reach their weather hotline, call: 885-5343 or go to their website: battlegroundps.org. If BGPS has no school, we won’t either. If they have a one, two or three hour late start for any part of the district, we will cancel all of our classes. If any of their preschool and/or kindergarten classes are cancelled, ours are cancelled as well.
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
Wednesday Night Youth:
5:00 – 6:30pm (9th – 12th Grade)
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 6School Resumes &
2020-21 Registration Begins!
Jan. 15@ 2:45 Auction Planning Meeting
Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL-MLK Jr. Day
Feb. 12 – 14Valentine’s Day Parties
Feb. 17NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
Mar. 14Auction!!!
Contact Us:
Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at either:
(360) 6887-2448 or preschool@princeofpeacebg.com">preschool@princeofpeacebg.com
Happy New Year!
Diane Bradseth, Director
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News From:
Lisa Ballard, Youth and Family, 2020!
Sunday School Christmas Program - thank you to everyone who helped and participated in this year's program. All our families who make sure students were at rehearsal. To all our Sunday School teachers for taking on this project outside of the classroom. Ryan for narration. Linda for costumes. Diane, Rachel and Marta for music. Wally, Timmy and Len for soundboard. Lay Ministry for treat bags. The list goes on - it takes an army to pull of 10 minutes of show. All for HIS glory! We hope you were blessed!
HOT DISH HOOTENANNY! Ah yes, it's time to tap our mid-western roots and raise some funds for camp! The youth are hosting our first ever HOT DISH HOOTENANNY on Sunday, January 26th following the service. Bring your finest (main course) hot dish/casserole and compete to crown a winner! We will also have a Jello dessert/side dish auction while the votes are being tallied. $1/ticket or $5/6 tickets. Sign ups are on the bulletin board outside Lisa's office.
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Prince of Peace Christmas Decorations
will be coming down
Saturday, January 11th at 10:00 am.
If there is someone who likes to figure out Christmas lights and is up for the challenge of figuring out the correct connections, I would love for them to be there! The more the merrier and the quicker we can get the process done! Please contact Elyssa Morris.
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Ladies Night @ Prince of Peace!
2nd Tuesday of Each Month @ 6pm!
2019-2020 Year @ A Glance!
January 14: Movie Night
February 11: BINGO
March 10: Flower Pots
April 14: Tea Party
May 12: Potluck
June - August: Summer Break!
Come and join the Fun, Food and Fellowship!
Light supper is included!
Questions?
Contact: Diane Bradseth or Cindy Klug
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Thank you to Everyone who provided Poinsettias for the Worship area!
Feel free to take yours home with you!
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HOT DISH HOOTENANNY!
Ah yes, it's time to tap our mid-western roots and raise some
funds for camp! The youth are hosting our first ever HOT DISH HOOTENANNY on Sunday, January 26th following the service.
Bring your finest (main course) hot dish/casserole and compete
to crown a winner! We will also have a Jello dessert/side dish
auction while the votes are being tallied. $1/ticket
or $5/6 tickets. Sign ups are on the bulletin board
outside Lisa's office.
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Wednesday Night Youth Bible Study
Resumes Wednesday, January 22!
grades 4th-12th @ 5:00pm!
Please check our website
or the Youth and Family Bulletin Board
for more details!!
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Prince of Peace Flower Chart for 2020
Has Been Posted!
Please sign up for a Sunday that works best for you
or call Lori in the Church Office @ 360-687-7455!
Thank you!
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Greeters!
Sunday, January 5
10:30am Worship: Judy Brookshire
Sunday, January 12
10:30am Worship: Keith & Joanne Cronrath
Sunday, January 19
10:30am Worship: Bill & Louise Tucker
Sunday, January 26
10:30am Worship: Judy Doss
Please call Lori in the Church Office
@ 360-687-7455 to sign up!
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Lectors!
Sunday, January 5
10:30am Worship: Keith & Ursula Ansell
Sunday, January 12
10:30am Worship: Keith Cronrath
Sunday, January 19
10:30am Worship: Matt & Carol Ebert
Sunday, January 26
10:30am Worship: Judy Doss
Please call Lori in the Church Office
@ 360-687-7455 to sign up!
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Soundboard & Slides!!
Sunday, January, 5
10:30am Worship: Joe Vaught & Tim Rast
Sunday, January, 12
10:30am Worship: Keith Rast & Lisa Rast
Sunday, January, 19
10:30am Worship: Len Crawford
Sunday, January, 26
10:30am Worship: Cindy Klug & Wally Huey
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Psk/Kindergarten
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 6 School Resumes
2020-21 Registration Begins!
Jan. 15@ 2:45 Auction Planning Meeting
Jan. 20 NO SCHOOL-MLK Jr. Day
Feb. 12 – 14 Valentine’s Day Parties
Feb. 17 NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
Mar. 14 Auction!!!
Weekly Prince of Peace Activities
Sister’s in Christ Bible Study
Tuesday’s
10am @ Lois Moffat’s
Not Meeting Dec. 17-Jan. 6
Women’s Ministries
2nd Tuesday of the Month
6-8pm @ Prince of Peace
Prince of Peace Quilters
1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month
11am @ Dona’s
Youth Bible Study
Wednesday’s - 5:00pm @ Prince of Peace
Not Meeting Dec. 25-Jan. 15
Hand Bell Rehearsal
Wednesday’s -
6-7pm @ Prince of Peace
Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday’s -
7:00-8:00pm @ Prince of Peace
M&M Women’s Bible Study
Thursday’s
10:00am @ Creekside Senior Living
Not Meeting Dec. 26 or Jan. 1
GFWC: Girl Friends Who Care
Thursday’s -
2-4pm @ Prince of Peace
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P r i n c e o f P e a c e
L u t h e r a n C h u r c h
Lori Young
Office Administrator
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday
9:00am – 3:00pm
Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Last Friday of Each Month
8am – 2pm
Phone: 360-687-7455
Email: office@princeofpeacebg.com
Website: www.princeofpeacebg.org
14208 NE 249th Street
Battle Ground, WA 98604
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1 Happy New Year! Church Offices Closed! 11am POP Quilters
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3 Church Office Closed
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5 No Sunday School 10:30am Worship |
6 9-3pm Preschool/K 7-8:30pm AA |
7 9-3pm Preschool/K- 10am Sisters in Christ 1:15pm Staff Meeting
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8 9-3pm Preschool/K 6-7pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm Choir Rehearsal |
9 9-3pm Preschool/K 10:00am M&M Prayer & Bible Study @ Creekside 2-4pm GFWC 6pm AHG Fellowship Hall 6:30pm BLM |
10 9-3pm Preschool/K
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11 10:00am Christmas Decorations taken down |
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12 9:00 - 10am Sunday School 10:30am Worship
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13 9-3pm Preschool/K 7pm Preschool Board Meeting 7-8:30pm AA
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14 9-3pm Preschool/K 10am Sisters in Christ 1:15pm Preschool Staff Meeting 6pm Women’s Ministry -Movie Night! |
15 9-3pm Preschool/K 11am POP Quilters 2:45pm Auction Planning Meeting 6-7pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm Choir Rehearsal
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16 9-3pm Preschool/K 10:00am M&M Prayer & Bible Study @ Creekside 1pm - Women’s Ministry Meeting 6pm AHG Fellowship Hall
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17 9-3pm Preschool/K
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19 9:00 - 10am Sunday School 10:30am Worship
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20 Preschool/K-No School- MLK Jr. Day
7-8:30pm AA |
21 9-3pm Preschool/K 10am Sisters in Christ
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22 9-3pm Preschool/K 5:00pm Youth Bible Study 6-7pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm Choir Rehearsal |
23 9-3pm Preschool/K 10:00am M&M Prayer & Bible Study @ Creekside 2-4pm GFWC 6pm AHG Fellowship Hall
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24 9-3pm Preschool/K
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26 9:00 - 10am Sunday School 10:30am Worship/Quilts Blessed 11:30am Hot Dish Hootenanny!
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27 9-3pm Preschool/K
7-8:30pm AA
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28 9-3pm Preschool/K 10am Sisters in Christ 4:15pm Board of Ed Meeting 6pm PPC |
29 9-3pm Preschool/K 5:00pm Youth Bible Study 6-7pm Hand Bell Rehearsal 7:00-8:00pm Choir Rehearsal |
30 9-3pm Preschool/K
10:00am M&M Prayer & Bible Study @ Creekside 6pm AHG
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31 9-3pm Preschool/K
8am-2pm Church Office Hours
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Contact Us:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
14208 NE 249th Street
Battle Ground, WA 98604
Phone: 360-687-7455 Fax: 360-687-7862
office@princeofpeacebg.com
www.princeofpeacebg.org
Preschool direct line: 360-687-2448
Church office hours
Monday - Thursday
9-3pm
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm.
Last Friday of Each Month
8am-2pm
Publication Deadlines
Submissions for the weekly church bulletin are due Wednesday’s by noon. Newsletter articles are due on the 15th of each month.
Are you interested in learning how to become a newsletter editor or want to share your gifts with the church? To learn more: contact Lori in the church office.
