Peace Notes Prince of Peace Anglican Church

April 2017

Good News!

Our building project finally has its building permit! It took several months and over $700, but now we have permission to build. We had to get approval from Hopewell Township who used a strict company from Pittsburgh to do much of the review. They required three re-writes of our architectural drawings.

Isn’t it great to know that the other building we’re working on doesn’t require a permit? It is totally free! And the Architect has already drawn up the plans when He first made us. That building is you and me! 1 Corinthians 3:9 says, we “are God’s field, God’s building” It goes on to say: “each one should be careful how he builds. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

With Jesus as our foundation, let us build our lives into a reflection of Christ. Let us build with hope, as 2 Corinthians 5:1 reminds us, “Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands”.

Let us build with confidence, knowing what Paul writes to the Ephesians (2:19-22) that “You are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” As we watch our physical church building change and grow, let us give energy, prayer and effort to our spiritual building, our lives, as they change and grow in the likeness of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

- Pastor John

The Word of the Lord for April 2017

Apr First Lesson Psalm Second Lesson Gospel

1/2 Ezekiel 37:1-14 130 Romans 6:15-23 John 11:1-44

8/9 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 22:1-11 Philippians 2:5-11 Matthew 27:1-66

13* Exodus 12:1-14 78:14-25 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-15

14+ Genesis 22:1-18 22:1-21 Hebrews 10:1-25 John 9:1-37

15/16 Acts 10:34-43 118 Colossians 3:1-4 Matthew 28:1-10

22/23 Acts 2:14a, 22-32 111 1 Peter 1:3-9 John 20:19-31

29/30 Acts 2:14a, 36-47 116:10-17 1 Peter 1:13-25 Luke 24:13-35 -

*Maundy Thursday +Good Friday

Monthly Praise & Worship Service

Thursday, April 27

6:30-8:30 pm.

Remember in Prayer

Mary Jo Borchart, David Bull, Florence Daugherty, Bruce & Patti Davis, Benjamin DeLouis, Mike DeLouis, Dougherty family, Dick & Dee Fuller, Cheryl Glus, Brooks Halota, Harper family, Blanche Heidengren, Scott & Regina Hoover, Hazel Hrelec,

Karen, Bill Kriznik, Jim Mason, Carol Matthews, Stephanie McBrayer, George & Bev McKee, Mikula family, Connie Millman, Cindy Minster, James Montgomery, Sharon Morgan, Marion Morgan, Leininger family (Nicki, Nicole), Tom P., Jim & Virginia Roberts, Alex Robenski family, Donna Rowan & daughter (Amber), Janice Sarver, Dan Schalk, Tim Simpson, Herb Smith, June Smith’s family (Leona & Parker),

Brownie Statler, Kristen Steiner, John Turner, Hugh & Ruth Williams, Woodman family, Christopher Wright. Under Personal Care: Susan Cipriani, Tom DiSanto, Evelyn Hoffman, Alice & Bill Miracle, Deacon Dennis Wilson.

Ponder

Prayer should be the key of the day and the lock of the night

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Holy Week and Easter Dates to Note

Palm/Passion Sunday – April 9

Christian Passover Seder – Tuesday, April 11 – 6:00 pm

Maundy Thursday* – April 13 – 7:00 pm

Good Friday – April 14 – 7:00 pm

Easter Vigil – Saturday, April 15 - 6:00 pm

Easter - April 16

*A Prayer Vigil, beginning at the end of the Maundy Thursday Service will continue through 12 Noon on Good Friday.

Easter Flowers – To order flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter, we need your

payment of $10.00 by Sunday, April 2. Payment must accompany your order.

Please see Darlene Miller or Barb DeSantis at the 6:00 pm

Saturday service, Sharon Turner at the 8:00 am Sunday

service, or Bev Smith at the 10:30 am service.

New Parish Directory Coming Out Soon.

Please check your information on the tables at the back of the church

to make sure that your cell phone number, email and home address is

correct. Don’t forget to circle and put your initials beside your entry

after reviewing. YOU are responsible for checking the accuracy of

your entry.

Ladies Monday Afternoon Bible Study Begins April 3

A new study on the “Fruit of the Spirit” will begin on Monday,

April 3 from 1:00-2:30 pm. Class will be held the 1st and 3rd

Monday’s of the month. All class materials will be supplied; just

bring your Bible and a pen!

June Statler is facilitating the class during Bev McKee’s absence. All

women are welcome…and please bring a friend!

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Women of Prince of Peace & Friends! Save the Date: Saturday, May 6 – Noon - 3pm

All women are invited:

What: A Birthday Celebration Where: Prince of Peace

When: Saturday, May 6 – Noon -3 pm Who: All of the women of Prince of Peace and friends

Why: Celebrate our lives together with Jesus.

Everyone had such a good time at the women’s Christmas party, we thought we would party again. This time, we will celebrate with a birthday theme. This will be another opportunity to meet the ladies of POP who attend all the services as well please bring your lady friends.

We will start with a delicious lunch and fellowship. We are planning a great time of fun with a lot of different activities. More details will follow in the bulletin throughout the month of April with a sign-up sheet in the back of the sanctuary.

Great fun will be had by all!

Anyone who would like to help please contact:

Blanche Heidengren, Susan Hovanec, Paula Cosnek, Bev Smith, June Smith, or Joyce Wingett

Deacon Diane Robenski Memorial Scholarship Fund

The Prince of Peace Vestry wishes to thank those who remembered our faithful Deacon Diane with a monetary gift to the fund in her name. Gifts to this fund may be given in honor or memory of a loved one. We will be pleased to send a Gift Acknowledgement Card upon your request.

All offerings to this fund are fully tax-deductible. Donation forms are located in the back of the church. Please make checks payable to Prince of Peace Anglican Church and put “Deacon Scholarship Fund” in the memo field. All gifts can be placed in the weekend worship offering basket.

Memorials & Honors Given By: In Memory of: Mike Borghi Linda Borghi

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Phase 1 Building Project Update

We incurred a 7-week delay in our progress due to numerous code reviews by Code SYS.

Finally! Mid-March we received plan approval and building permits have been obtained and are posted in the Coffee Nook area.

Some unexpected structural were identified. They are in the process of being

addressed. The cost for these issues is approximately $1,500.

Lighting has been upgraded in the basement under construction area.

Due to the delays beyond our control we are not able to provide an estimated

completion date. Please continue to pray and be patient during this temporary

inconvenience for a permanent improvement. Know that

our building team is working very steadily.

If anyone is willing to volunteer to clean as needed, please

let Susan Hovanec know and she will put you on a list and

coordinate when there is a need.

Passover Seder

April 11th will be the date this year for our Passover Seder. As usual that is the Tuesday

of Holy Week. We start at 6:00 pm. This is as much an annual celebration as the other

events of Holy Week and Easter. So I will again encourage all of us to make the effort

to come. In addition, I would make a special request for those who have not been to a

Seder to plan to come; and for all of us to try to bring a friend who has never been.

Remember that it is suitable for children. Indeed, the Seder is especially for the

instruction of children about the wonderful deliverance our God has accomplished for

us.

The sign-up sheet will be out very soon. The seating will be limited,

so please sign up as soon as possible. Don’t let the cost of food put

you off; we ask for donations, but they are not required. I know you

will be blessed if you make the effort to come.

Pastor Philip

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March Youth Update

Hello Prince of Peace Family!

This month the youth group had fun celebrating the Feast

of Purim, with the help of Pastor Philip. This Jewish feast

celebrates God’s deliverance of the Jewish people which is

recounted by the Book of Esther. We enjoyed some

delicious pastries called “Haman’s Ears” and acted out

together the story told in Esther. Pastor Philip provided us with a script for this which

had some adaptations that made it a lot of fun to act out!

Youth group continues to meet each week on Sunday from 6-8 pm for games, snacks,

fellowship, Bible study, and prayer – all youth in 6th through 12th grades are welcome!

We are continuing our overview of the Bible, and are currently studying the Old

Testament Prophets. If you’d like more information about youth group, I or Pastor John

would be happy to talk with you and answer any questions you might have. Please

continue to pray that our youth will grow in their knowledge and love of the Lord!

In Christ,

Jason Waller

Youth Minister Transition

Adam Tapparo was born in Bremerton, Washington, but lived

around the Pittsburgh area for most of his life. He has a musical

background and a love of the arts, especially musicals and

theatre. He is a graduate of Beaver Area High School and

Waynesburg University with a degree in public relations, also

studied pre-law and advertising. He formerly worked with the

youth at the Church of the Ascension. He is now attending

Trinity School for Ministry and hopes to be ordained in three years.

Adam will be working with the youth at Prince of Peace starting in March alongside

Jason & JoTherese as they transition back to California. He will formally start as our

new Youth Minister on May 1 and looks forward to getting to know all of you better.

Please welcome Adam to the Prince of Peace family when you see him!

Ponder

Youth Group builds character, instructs the mind, warms the heart, encourages the

fainthearted, shields the tempted and points the way of life to all.

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Softball Players Wanted!

The Prince of Peace softball team is looking for players, male or

female, at least 13 years old. Practice is expected to begin in late April.

Please call Alex Robenski at 724 622-0676 if you are interested.

Missions in Focus Weekend

Our spring Missions in Focus Weekend on March 18 and 19

theme was: THE LORD IS CALLING; AM I LISTENING?

This is drawn from Matthew 9:37 & 38: “Jesus said to his

disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few;

therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into

his harvest.’”

We are excited that Al Martelli, Katherine Rosier, June & Brownie Statler, Jim Fisher,

John Goodman, Joyce Wingett & Bob Dwyer and Paula Cosnek shared with us how God

called and equipped them to work in his harvest. For some it meant going to another

place, but for most, it was a call to serve God right where they are. They are an example

for the rest of us as to how we can answer the Lord’s call to work in his fields that are

“… white already to harvest.” (John 4:35)

We would love to hear from more of our members about how the Lord

has called and equipped them; and how they are working in his harvest

fields. So, if you would be willing to give a testimony about that, please

talk to Pastor John or me about giving a “mission moment” in an

upcoming service or Peace Notes.

Pastor Philip

Ponder: My Purpose

God has created me to do him some definite service …

I have my mission … he has not created me for naught.

I shall do good; I shall do his work …

I will trust him, whatever I am,

I can never be thrown away.

If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve him,

In perplexity, my perplexity may serve him.

If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve him.

He does nothing in vain…

He knows what he is about.

-John Henry Newman

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Side by Side – Pastor John & Blanche Heidengren

When evening came, after the sun had set, they began bringing to

Him all who were ill and those who were demon-possessed. And the

whole city had gathered at the door. And He healed many who were

ill with various diseases, and cast out many demons… In the early

morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went

away to a secluded place, and was praying there. (Mark 1:32-38)

You think YOU’RE busy! Look at Jesus’ day above. “After the sun had set”, when many

of us are relaxing in our “easy chairs” in front of the TV, Jesus has the whole city lined

up at His door for healing and ministry! And it probably took half the night to bring

God’s power of healing and blessing to everyone.

THEN, when many of us would have “slept in” the next morning, citing an unusually

long and hard evening and night of ministry, Jesus gets up “while it was still dark” to

spend time with His Heavenly Father. It was here, in this “quiet time”, that Jesus was

filled up and focused for another day of ministry “to the towns nearby” (vs. 38). It was

in this important first part of the day, that Jesus got perspective to make wise choices

and good decisions throughout the rest of the day.

Do YOU have a “secluded place” to go and pray to get perspective for each day? If not,

maybe that’s why you have some of the troubles and challenges you’re facing. TAKE

time to get alone and get with God. Try it for a week and see if you’re life doesn’t

experience some changes for the better!

- Pastor John

We are here once again to my favorite month of the year where we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and Savior, on Easter Day! We take the time first to go through the Passion of our Lord from Palm Sunday through Good Friday...remembering all the painful suffering that our Messiah went through by bearing our sin upon his shoulders. We celebrate the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and partake of the Last Supper, and hear the hammering of the nails into Jesus' tender flesh on Good Friday...we remember and ponder that He did this all for US. We let it all sink into not only our minds, but into the depths of our hearts. >>>

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Then we observe the disciples and followers of Christ waiting on Holy Saturday for God to take the next step in His salvation plan...which He so beautifully does on Easter morn. "Up from the grave He arose," we sing happily! "Christ the Lord is Risen today, Alleluia!" "Celebrate, Jesus, celebrate!" "He's Alive, He's alive and I'm forgiven, Heaven's gates are open wide!" I encourage you to think of your favorite Easter hymn and sing some of it now in celebration of that glorious Day!

Yes, Easter reminds us that Jesus took the sting out of death! Easter changes everything and so we want to live it out throughout the year...we are Easter people! May we make the most of this precious day, giving thanks that we are free to celebrate it in all its splendor.

See you in church on Easter Day as we worship together with our Prince of Peace family our Lord's victory over death and His gift of eternal life to all who believe!

- Blanche Easter Ponders

When We Can’t Find Easter

Easter is the most joyous Christian holy day … except when it’s not. What do we do when our mood isn’t what we think it “should” be? The kids are sugared up, we’re juggling family gatherings (and maybe conflicts), our everyday challenges remain and festive hymns – however rousing – fail to lift our spirits. We wonder, “What’s wrong with me,

that I can’t seem to find Easter?” Been there, done that. And it’s okay. You’re okay.

Jesus’ resurrection doesn’t scoop us out of our troubles, but the death-defying Christ walks through them beside us, on our own Emmaus road (Luke 24). We aren’t alone. When we can’t find Easter, Easter somehow finds us – if not on this designated Sunday, perhaps two days from now, or next week or mid-May. Watch for it; keep your heart open. Christ is risen indeed – and you shall be too. – Heidi Mann

Easter Lifts the Fog

A friend stood one day where he could view the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. At first it was completely shrouded in early morning fog. But as the sun rose, the fog lifted between the upright piers of the bridge, leaving the land anchors still unseen.

Is it not so with life? We see only what is between the great piers called birth and death. But Easter lifts the fog from both. Easter is the time when we see more completely the anchorages that sustain life. - George Mecklenberg

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+ Christian Symbols +

Agnus Dei - This image is known as the Agnus Dei, Latin for “Lamb of

God.” When pictured standing and with a banner, it represents the risen

Christ, victorious over death. John the Baptist, seeing Jesus approach,

famously declared, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of

the world!” (John 1:29, NIV). In Revelation, too, Jesus is portrayed as a

lamb who was slain but now reigns triumphant.

From a church newsletter

This made us put Palm to forehead!

+ Bible Quiz +

By what other name(s) does the Bible identify the disciple we call “Doubting

Thomas”?

A. Didymus B. The Skeptic

C. The Twin D. A and B

E. A and C

Answer: See page 11

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Children can help on Pam Sunday!

Answer to the puzzle on page 10 - E (See John 20:24, NIV and ESV.)

The deadline for the May issue of Peace Notes is Thursday, April 20.

Please email your articles to Peace Notes Editor, Bev McKee at

gbmckee1@verizon.net; call her at 724 457-7105, or give them to

our Parish Secretary, June Statler.

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Worship

Saturday - 6:00 P.M.

Sunday - 8:00 A.M. & 10:30 A.M.

Prince of Peace is part of the Anglican diocese of Pittsburgh, the Anglican Church in

North America, and the worldwide Anglican Communion, and is part of God’s one

holy catholic and apostolic Church.

Vision Statement

We the members of Prince of Peace Church are called to...go into the world, caring for

people with God’s love, inviting people to follow Jesus, and then teaching them to obey

Jesus in all they do.

Mission Statement

Our vision is fulfilled as we intentionally train followers of Jesus to...

Worship God passionately,

Care for each other graciously,

Study God’s ways diligently,

Give to God sacrificially,

Connect purposefully with outsiders,

Serve God’s church whole-heartedly...so that those separated from God would experience Jesus and follow Him.

Prince of Peace Anglican Church

1314 Gringo Rd.

Aliquippa, PA 15001

Pastor John M. Heidengren

Phone 724 375-5351

E-mail

Princeofpeaceanglicanhopewell@outlook.com

Website

www.pop-church.com