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May 19/20, 2012
Summer Worship Schedule Begins Next Weekend!
Our 2012 summer worship schedule will begin Memorial Day weekend, May 26-27 and run through Labor Day weekend, September 1-2. Summer service times will be Saturdays at 5:00pm and Sunday mornings at 8:30am and 10:30am. Be sure to join us for Coffee and Conversation with the Pastors in between services. Mark your calendars now! Questions? Please contact the church office.
Pictorial Directory Appointments
A new church pictorial directory is coming! Pictures will be taken June 19-23, June 26-30, and July 5-7. You can make your appointment at the table in the narthex after any service or online through the link on our church website. Volunteers are also needed to help staff the appointment table and to check people in during the photography sessions. Please sign up at the Welcome Center or contact Michelle Gonzales if you can help.
Haiti Mission Trip Donations Needed
This June, over twenty students and adults will be serving in Haiti. The Jacmel team will be visiting the tent cities and have to opportunity to bring the hope we have in Jesus along with "New Baby" Kits and Hygiene Kits. The teams are in need of specific supplies for both kits. Both teams will be leading Vacation Bible Schools and donations for items used during VBS are also needed. In Les Cayes, we are still in need of laptop computers for the new Computer School that will be setup. A donation list and sign-up sheets are available at the Welcome Center. So check it out today! Most importantly, the team members ask for your prayers for our safety as we travel and for the people of Haiti, who are in need spiritually and physically. If you have any further questions, please contact Tim Kaufmann, Director of Student Ministry at 847-359-3451.
Early Morning Drivers Needed for Haiti Teams
On Friday, June 15, twenty-one students and adults will depart early from Prince of Peace for O'Hare airport. Due to the amount of luggage and the number of people going, we are in need of adults with larger vehicles (mini-vans or SUV's) to drive us to O'Hare airport in the early morning. We will be meeting at POP at 4:30am to pack-up, pray, and depart for the airport together. If you have a larger vehicle and can help drive us to the airport that morning, please contact Tim Kaufmann in the church office at 847-359-3451 ext. 116 or email him at tim@reachgrowserve.org.
Altar Flowers
The flowers decorating the altar this weekend are provided by Spencer and Jennifer Arne, celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary and by Mark and Stephanie West, celebrating the 1st anniversary of the baptism of their daughter, Gabrielle. Thank you and God's blessings to you!
Update Your Information
Have you made any changes to your address, telephone number, and/or email address? If so, please advise the church office as soon as possible as work on the 2012-2013 church directory has now begun and we want to make sure we can provide the most accurate information possible. Questions? Contact Sandy Wunluck at 847-359-3451 or office@reachgrowserve.org.
Many Coolers Waiting to Go Home
If you are one of the generous people who lent us a cooler/s for our World-Famous Easter Breakfast on April 8 and have not yet taken it home, please pick it up in the Fellowship Hall at your earliest convenience. Thank you.
Ready for the Adventure of a Lifetime?
Well, the Sky's the limit at VBS 2012—where everything is possible with God! Sky VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids can see, hear, touch, and even, taste! VBS will run Monday-Friday, July 16-20, from 9am-noon, with a kick-off picnic on Sunday, July 15. Our popular all-day VBS camp is also available. You can register and pay online!! Cost is $15/student. Registration will close on Friday, June 15, when the church office closes. For more information, go to www.pop-kids.org or contact Jeni Walker at 847-359-3451.
Student Ministry News
IGNITE Tuesday Night
IGNITE Tuesday Night, for 6th to 8th graders, is taking a break for the summer. Watch for registration materials for the 2012-2013 year later this summer. For more information about this ministry contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
FUEL for High School Students
FUEL concludes this school year this Sunday, May 20, with a "FUEL Celebration". All high school students are invited for our final night of food, fun, music, and more! We'll start the night with some delicious food from Moe's Southwest Grill. Worship one more time with the FUEL Band. We'll also hear the "Final Word" from senior Shannon Segin. We'll also recognize all our graduating seniors! It's a packed night that all starts at 6pm and ends at 8pm! Join us! For more information, contact Tim Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
Summer Mission Trip Meetings Sunday
If you are registered for one of our summer mission trips, please note your meeting date and time below!
Haiti – This Sunday, May 20 – 10:45am-1:00pm in Room 17
North Dakota – This Sunday, May 20 – 4:30pm-6:00pm in Room 17
Home Improvement Projects Still Needed for Summer Serving Camp
Do you know someone who lives in the Palatine area who is handicapped, elderly, etc. and could use some assistance with a home improvement project? Projects need to be appropriate for a small group of 6th-8th grade students to do this summer at Serving Camp, June 25-29. Projects such as yard work, clean-up or outdoor painting (perhaps a fence, deck or garage) would be perfect. Please contact Joy Kaufmann, Student Minister at joy@reachgrowserve.org as soon as possible. We want to serve; we need your help.
Christian Growth Opportunities
Gospel Overview
Rediscover the Good News and reacquaint yourself with the four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Learn how each book is truly unique, yet makes one complete story and one Gospel for all. Led by John Raley on Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Fellowship Hall.
Stewardship of Faith
Even though summer is often considered a time to rest and relax, find out how to continue to practice Christ-like disciplines, including prayer, worship and personal Bible study, during the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer. Join this class and discover how, just like a garden, you can prepare your "spiritual soil" so your faith can flourish during the summer, too! Led by Jim Duran Sundays at 9:30am in Room 17.
Children's Ministry
POP Kids meet Sundays at 9:15am. For information about this ministry, please contact Jeni Walker, Director of Children's Ministry at 847-359-3451.
IGNITE Student Ministry
Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:30am join Café 6, for 6th graders, in Room 11 or Café 78, for 7th and 8th graders, in Room 17. For information about this ministry contact Joy Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
High School Student Ministry
Fuego Café meets Sunday mornings at 9:15am in the library—Room 10. For information about this ministry contact Tim Kaufmann at 847-359-3451.
Study Your Bible (SYB)
Study Your Bible continues a study of the book of Romans Wednesdays at 9:30am. To learn more about SYB, contact the church office at 847-359-3451.
A Minor Dilemma—Tuesday Night Bible Study
Join Pastor C on Tuesday nights in May for A Minor Dilemma, a study of the Minor Prophets. All sessions begin at 7:00pm. Call the church office at 847-359-3451 with any questions.
Your Prayer Life
Weekend Prayer Opportunities
Stop by Room 13 on Sunday at 7:30am as we pray for our church, its volunteers and staff, and those who attend worship.
Prayer Chain Prayer Support
Diana Moreno OR
Marlene Mahn (marlene@mahns.com)
GOD'S HEALING for John Cronin, Olivia Deombeleg, Shirley Engblom, Chuck Johnson, Marilyn Hennig, Scott Klose, Bea Landers, Marlene Mahn, Jane Mix, Hildegard Nanalaiec, Fred Ostrem, Delores Roti, and Phyllis Tucker;
GOD'S WISDOM AND DISCERNMENT for Martha Garmon, as she considers our call to be our Minister of Worship and Music;
GOD'S COMFORT AND PEACE for the family and friends of Darrell Temple, as they mourn his death this week and for Eva Blihovde and her family as they mourn the death of her father, Richard Marass and for Gary Kunath and his family as they mourn the death of his mother, Irma.
Calendar
May 2012
- Sunday
8:00am Worship
Pictorial Directory Appointment Scheduling
9:15am POP Kids, Café 6, Café 78, Fuego Café
9:30am Worship
Gospel Overview Bible Study
Stewardship of Faith Bible Study
10:45am Haiti Mission Trip Prep Meeting
11:00am Worship
4:30pm N. Dakota Mission Trip Prep Meeting
6:00pm FUEL Celebration
8:30pm Men's Basketball - Monday
6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training
7:00pm Praise Band Rehearsal - Tuesday
6:45pm Board of Directors Meeting
7:00pm A Minor Dilemma Bible Study - Wednesday
9:00am Newsletter Assembly
9:30am Study Your Bible
10:00am Discipleship Staff Meeting - Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
5:00pm Worship
Pictorial Directory Appointment Scheduling
Prince of Peace's Core Values
Personal Evangelism — We believe sharing our faith is most effective and best received when it happens in the context of personal relationships.
Loving Relationships — We believe in demonstrating our love in commitment and action.
Relevant Teaching — We believe God's Word is intended to be understood and applied to daily life.
Intentional Discipleship — We believe spiritual growth can and should be actively pursued by every believer.
Total Involvement — We believe the church is most effective when all members serve using their spiritual gifts.
Outward Focus — We believe the needs of people outside the church should take priority over the preferences of those inside the church.