Prince of Peace

The Vine Newsletter

October2016

Tamil Service – October 8 @ 6:00 PM Pet Blessing – October 5 @ 6:30 PM

Trunk or Treat – October 30 @ 4:00 PM

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Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 8212 Philadelphia Road

Rosedale, MD 21237

Prince of Peace Staff Ministers: The Members of Prince of Peace 410-866-8766 Pastor: Rev. Matthew Fuhrman 443-710-7007 Parish Coordinator: Millie Smith 410-866-8766 Council President: Bob DeJong 410-391-3156 Creative Learning Center: Michele Nitzel, Director 410-866-1585 Deacon: Al Streckfus 410-391-1809 Organist: Alisa Kipnis 443-494-8436

www.poplutheranbaltimore.org

Regular Worship Schedule Traditional Worship 8:00 AM

Contemporary Worship 9:30 AM Traditional Worship 11:00 AM

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A Message from Pastor Matt For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. (Ecclesiastes 3:1) The famous passage of scripture from Ecclesiastes, and its following verses, speaks to the variety of life’s experiences, and the reality of change for all people and all things. Verses 2-8 list groups of phrases which provide opposite events of human life, i.e. a time to be born also shares a time to die; a time to kill is countered by a time to heal. The list is comprised of seven of these paired phrases, and is therefore, for the biblical reader, a symbol of “completeness” as the number seven was seen as a special number representing the same. Thus, in probably the most well-known portion of the wisdom book (thanks largely in part by its use as a song by the folk-rock group the Byrd’s in the 1960’s), we hear of the “complete” picture of human existence as one which is beset with change. As we ready ourselves to enter into the fall season, we in Maryland know that there will soon be many changes that will come our way. The Sun will set earlier. The days will slowly become cooler, then colder. The leaves will shortly begin to change color and drop to the ground. The long, lazy days of summer will become filled with the activities of school, sports, and fall and winter holidays. There is little one can do to stop the change of the seasons, and there is little one can do to stop many of the changes that happen to us and around us. But as a people of faith, we hold that through the changes, we know that we are held in the hands and care of a God who loves us. And that as the writer of Ecclesiastes has recorded, a God who uses every time and season of life known to

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humanity for a purpose. And…that through our relationship with God in Christ, that ultimately that purpose is for the good of God’s people. Even when that purpose may be hard to see. Imagine someone who came to visit our area for the first time in the middle of a harsh and snow-filled winter. They might never even begin to suspect that a white and icy landscape would in no more than 6 months give way to a field of lush green grass, or beautiful and colorful flowers. The cold wind and bitterness replaced by sunshine and warmth. So too, in some of the tough and difficult times of life, we may begin to wonder if the season of “breaking down” or “weeping” or “mourning” could ever give way to the “building up” or “laughing” or “dancing” that is also promised. To remember that God’s promise is with us still and will not abandon us or leave us in such places forever, but will bring us through to new and brighter days. And we find ourselves in a place where our faith comes in to strengthen us and shine its life into our hearts. In the midst of irresistible change, to remember the irresistible “unchanging” quality of God and God’s love for God’s people. As we in our region go through and witness the seasonal changes of life around us, may we be reminded of the changes of human life which take place as well…and the promise of God which will be with us through them all. Yours in Christ, The Rev. Matthew Fuhrman

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A Message from Deacon Al Streckfus

MARTIN LUTHER’S SEAL & THE EXPLAINATION

I received a book entitled “October 31, 1517” as a gift when I celebrated my 40 years from the congregation and would like to share an article that I read. It’s entitled “Martin Luther’s Seal”. The Author explains in the book that the hymn “A Mighty Fortress is our God” helped Martin Luther with the explanation of what the seal means to Christians. The central and dominant feature, of Course was the heart, but on it was an even more prominent cross, black because the cross “mortifies and should also cause pain.” Yet the heart itself, he went on, “retains its natural color,” red Why you ask because it does not corrupt nature, that is, it does not kill but keeps alive. Now comes the change of heart. Beyond the black and the red figures is a white rose, “for white is the color of the spirits and the angels (Matthew 28), according to Luther’s interpretation. The white Rose is “to show that faith in the crucified gives joy, comfort, and peace.” At this point repentance is far from being associated only with self-obsessed gloom. Luther goes on, ‘Such a rose should stand in a sky-blue field, symbolizing that such oy in spirt and faith is a beginning of the heavenly future joy, which begins already, but is grasped in hope, not yet revealed”. Luther completes its explanation by describing, surrounding it all, “a golden ring, symbolizing that such blessedness in heaven lasts forever and has no end.” It is “exquisite, beyond all joy and goods.” Luther called the seal a “compendium” or “summary of theology.” So my Brothers and Sisters in Christ the next time you see the seal take a few extra minutes to actually

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look at it and remember the importance and meaning of what “Luther’s Seal” is saying to you. Peace Be With You Deacon Al Streckfus O.S.S.D

A Message from Michele Nitzel, Daycare Director

The leaves are turning colors and starting to fall, the air is getting

cooler and days will gradually start to get shorter.

October is Fire Safety Month. Throughout the month there will be

opportunity for the children to visit with fire fighters and learn

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about the important role they play in our community. The children

have been practicing monthly fire drills in anticipation of a visit

from Golden Ring Fire Department who will soon arrive for our

official timed fire drill. If the children evacuate quickly (we only

have 60 seconds) they will see the fire truck and equipment a fire

fighter needs to stay safe up close.

October is a good time to practice home evacuations with your

family and don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke

detectors.

We will travel to Chapel Hills Farm and Nursery where there will

be animals to see, a hayride, fruits and veggies to explore and of

course opportunity to choose the perfect pumpkin to bring home to

carve with mom and dad.

October is the perfect month for the children to explore through

taste, touch, smell, sight and sound. Pumpkins, apples and leaves

provide plenty of sensory opportunities to explore and learn using

all of our senses.

We would like to thank the wonderful men of POP

Church. You are always willing to help us with anything that

needs fixing around the Center. We greatly appreciate your talents

and all the help you give us. You keep our Center in tip top

condition!

We look forward to a Blessed and Bountiful Fall Season and we

thank you for your continued support and interest in the staff and

children.

Sue, Debbie, Michele, Sherry, Chris, Natasha,

Kena, Tracy, Rosalynn, Stephanie

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POPCLC enrolls children year round. If we can help with your

child care needs please call the center.

Message from Bob DeJong

Council President

I wonder how many people actually take the time to read this? My boss sends out a weekly message and sometimes she puts somewhere in it a line that reads if you read this send me an e-mail to be entered into a drawing. Wish I could do that for you all. I usually get 1-2 positive comments a month. My hope is to be inspiring and challenging to you. Like this month. I have had many people ask me about help for Pastor Matt. We are trying our very best to find someone. Unfortunately we haven’t had any luck. Then I look at the budget and wonder if we can afford help? I was praying this year not to have written something like this. However, we are now $10,000 behind in our budget. Not exactly reassuring to someone evaluating us as a potential employer. Would you work for a company in debt? Now that summer is over and vacations are through, please pray about temporarily increasing your giving until we are back in the positive side. I would also challenge us as a congregation to pay off the organ by 12/31/2016. Let’s start the New Year on a sound note. (Pun intended!) So, show me you have read this by helping us end the year in the black. May God continue to bless us.

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“Council Highlights”

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Congregation Council Meeting

August 23, 2016 Attendance: Pastor Matt Fuhrman, Mike Kramer, Michele Jecelin, Rick Stuckey, Bob DeJong, Monica Areford, Carol Fountain, Bill Bisbee, Wayne Doerflein, Eric Heim, Cindy Woika, Chuck Hilseberg, George Norris Excused: Mike Kinnear Artistic Synergy: No report. Heartfelt thank you for the generous donation for lights. Ledo Pizza night September 12 Day Care: New stove needed, pilot light will not stay lit. In the works Property: No report. Address water problems in basement. Still waiting on final quote. See attached special Congregational Meeting Minutes WELCA: Attached. Motion made by Carol for WELCA to hold bake sale October 2. 2nd Wayne Motion made by Carol for WELCA to have Christmas party December 5. 2nd Monica Youth and Family: Attached. Motion made by Wayne for youth to hold car wash to benefit organ fund September 10. 2nd Monica. Motion made by Wayne for youth to sell World’s Finest Chocolate bars to benefit Houston trip. 2nd Bill

Old Business

Electronic giving: In the works

Organ Fund: Money received to date $76,663.00 or

78.8% of $95,198.00

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Additional staff: Exploring possibility of 2 part time.

One minister for pastoral needs, and 1 youth director

New Business

Additional Paid singers: 3 additional paid singers

through the Christmas would be a cost of $2700.

Council has decided at this time to oppose considering

the additional expensed to be incurred by electrical

upgrade

Spaghetti supper. Erik Warthen asked for the use of

Ellenberger to hold spaghetti dinner September 29 to

benefit his Eagle Scout project to redo the outside

chapel and picnic tables. Motion: Wayne, 2nd, Bill

Michele Jecelin and Carla Weichert asked permission

to hold Craft/Vendor fair to benefit organ fund

October 22. Motion Michele 2nd Monica

Next Council Meeting September 27.

Lord’s Prayer and adjournment Respectfully submitted, Michele Jecelin Secretary

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MAKE IT BE KNOWN…

That I love you I can’t say it enough

I get tongue tied at times I feel lost without you

But I can come through for you, My Lord

By M. Janis Eshleman By permission of M. Janis Eshleman

Friend of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Daytimers- Upcoming Events

DAYTIMERS SOUR BEEF (SAUERBRATEN) LUNCHEON – the Prince of Peace Daytimers will be holding their annual Sour Beef luncheon on Tuesday, October 4 beginning at 11:30 AM. Cost is $15 / platter. Choices are 1 piece sour beef & 2 potato dumplings, & garden salad OR hot roast beef sandwich with mash potatoes & garden salad. Make checks payable to Prince of Peace. Order forms are in the narthex and must be given to Dolores Evans by September 25.

DAYTIMERS TRIP TO SOUTH CAROLINA –the Daytimers are taking a trip to Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC October 17-21, 2016 (5 days 4 nights). Cost is $479. Final payment is due August 10. Please contact Joan Conway for more information (443) 231-6059. November 1 – meeting at 11:30 am. Bring your lunch – speaker

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CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON - December 6 – 11:30 a.m. – Reservation deadline is November 20, 2016 to Dolores Evans – entertainment TBD – see flyer for more information. NEW YEARS PARTY - January 3, 2017 For Reservations or to submit money contact Dolores Evans at 410-256-5652 or Email dolores.evans@outlook.com.

For additional info contact Frank Addicks 443-425-3498

Prince of Peace Social Ministry We want first to extend heartfelt thanks to so many of our co-laborers in the Social Ministry field, who have kept our mission at the forefront of their minds and have helped in so many ways over the past weeks: • to all the people who made our first-ever Resource Fair such a success, especially to Sandy Hullihen who took the leadership role in this, and to all the people both within and outside of the church who contributed their time and resources. Eighteen needy households received information, lunch, and food to take home. This translates into 65 individuals that were helped. We are so grateful to the ELCA for the Domestic Hunger Grant that made the Resource Fair possible, and will also give us funds for Christmas turkey certificates for our Food Pantry clients. We hope to get this grant again and put on an even bigger Resource Fair next year. • to Clair Price and the Memorials Committee for keeping the Food Pantry supplied with nice paper bags that we can put a sticker on identifying that it came from Prince of Peace. Such a nice way to give out the food.

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• to everyone who has contributed food or funds toward Food for Thought and the Food Pantry, especially the Daytimers who are sponsoring food for two of the children. Carolyn is working closely with Red House Run to make any “tweaks” needed in the bags of food we supply, and she is always looking for the best deals when she goes shopping, to make the funds go as far as possible. Everyone can feel really good about getting this program underway right here at the beginning of the year, so the kids who need that extra nutrition for the weekends can get it. • to members of Thrivent who have applied for Action Team grants to use for the Food Pantry and Food for Thought. A total of three cards have been received this year, amounting to $750. This is a huge help! Any Thrivent member can apply for an Action Team grant twice a year. To help our Food Pantry or Food for Thought in this way, see any member of the Social Ministry committee, or Pastor Matt. • to Martie Sonntag, Doris Shoul, and all the Hearts and Hands ladies who contributed both a quilt and an embroidered lap robe – that will be the main attraction in the basket that Prince of Peace is donating to Streets of Hope for the Chinese auction at the Bull Roast on October 23rd. For more information about this event, check out the flyer on the bulletin board or see Barbara Nock. • to all the people who gave Food for Thought a kick-start in the spring by contributing to the Mother's Day and Father's Day booklets, and to Dottie Staab for putting them together so nicely.

Looking ahead to the month of November, Social Ministry will again be hosting a Good Gifts Fair on Sunday, November 6, from 9 am – 1 pm in Ellenberger Hall. This is an opportunity for everyone to look at options for making your holiday gift giving really meaningful. Just select from

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the many choices in the Good Gifts catalog, and that becomes a donation in the name of your loved ones, complete with a special gift announcement card and token gift you can present to them. The Good Gifts Fair supports outreach ministries of the ELCA, with the emphasis on World Hunger. Anyone can contribute at any time to these ministries, whether or not you use the Good Gifts catalog. However, on November 6 we will be paying special attention to the opportunity we have to make an alternative kind of gift to our loved ones, not one that “moth and rust consumes” but rather one that helps others in need both here and overseas. This is a powerful way to witness for our faith, and people see that our actions are in line with what we say we believe. So please start thinking about people you could honor with a donation to a Good Gift this Christmas, and bring your list to the fair on November 6th. Good Gifts catalogs will be available later in October. See you at the Fair!

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WELCA

Hello from your WELCA Steering Committee members. Our Steering Committee has several projects and meetings scheduled October through December, 2016. Our Tuesday Morning WELCA meeting was held September 20, 2016. Three members attended the meeting with Sharon Ormrod leading the lesson about Jonah, the disgruntled prophet. Hopefully, my lesson didn’t make anyone else disgruntled. On Sunday afternoon, September 25, 2016, we held the WELCA meeting with lunch in Ellenberger Hall. Thirteen members attended for lunch, fun and a lesson, again about Jonah. Since I already got over my nervousness, I also did the lesson on Sunday, with a lot of encouragement from the participants. Hopefully, I didn’t scare away anyone from future meetings. BAKE SALE: October 2, 2016 in Ellenberger Hall starting at 8 AM and continuing between the services. We have at least 20 advance donations, but if you didn’t sign up in advance and want to donate a goodie, just bring your donation to Ellenberger Hall that Sunday. We welcome all donations. STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING: October 7, 2016, 10 AM, Conference Room, 2nd floor Committee meetings are open to all members, so if you have a suggestion, idea or just want to see what we’re doing, please come. TUESDAY WELCA REGULAR MEETING: October 18, 2016 CANCELLED due to Daytimers trip to

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Myrtle Beach, SC. (Consider attending our Sunday afternoon WELCA Meeting.) SUNDAY WELCA REGULAR MEETING: October 23, 2016, Regular Sunday Afternoon WELCA Meeting, 12:30 PM, Ellenberger Hall with lunch. Poster will be in the Narthex for advance reservations and donations to the lunch. Information will be forth coming about our busy November schedule. We will be asking for donations for Seafarers’ Shoeboxes, Cookies for Shut-ins and Fruits for Vets. It’s a busy month and we are greatly appreciative of the generosity of our congregation. Thank you in advance. Yours in Faith, Sharon Ormrod

Hearts and Hands

The next Heart and Hands meeting is October 11 (10:00am to 1:00pm in Ellenberger Hall). See you then. All are welcomed. Stitch by Stitch Martie

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Our church is having a Reformation 500 Bookstore! The 500th anniversary of the Reformation is fast approaching! Do you want to learn more about Martin Luther, his writings, and their impact on Christianity? Do you want to reflect on the ongoing impact of the Reformation today? Stop by our Reformation 500 Bookstore to shop for engaging books on the Reformation for readers of all ages and interests! Save up to 50% plus receive free shipping on all Bookstore titles. Stop by Ellenberger Hall on October 23rd and October 30th between 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. to get fascinating books on the Reformation for you and your family. Our Bookstore is sponsored by Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. The books will include bestselling biographies like Luther the Reformer as well as an atlas of the European Reformations, a graphic novel for young readers, and primary sources from The Annotated Luther series.

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Fall Fest Craft and Vendor Show Saturday October 22, 2016

8am – 2pm

Food, Crafters, Vendors, Chinese Raffle

Tastefully Simple, Thirty-one, Stampin Up and more…

Take a chance on goodies

Bring something nonperishable for our food pantry and

you will be entered into a special drawing for a prize

Interested in table? Contact Michele Jecelin at the

following: 410-925-2662 or totalcrafts@comcast.net

All proceeds to benefit organ restoration fund

Hope to see you there!

Spread the word!!!

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ORGAN RESTORATION UPDATE – as of September 30, we are 83% ($78,052) towards our needed $95,198. The physical work has been completed on the organ. Thanks to all who have supported the program to date, and for all those who will continue to support and finish the payments needed to retire the cost.

PRINCE OF PEACE DAYCARE – the Prince of Peace CLC is currently enrolling and have openings for ages 2 thru 12. The daycare services Red House Run, Shady Spring and Elmwood Elementary schools. Please call the center at 410-866-1585 for additional information. POP CHOIR –Christmas rehearsals for the Christmas Cantata begin on Thursday, September 22 at 7:00 PM. We invite everyone to join us. BISHOP GOHL’s e-letter – if you would like to receive the weekly e-letter from Bishop Bill Gohl, please click on the following link. http://eepurl.com/cerQjP You will be asked to provide your name and email address, and then provide confirmation of being a user and not a spammer. SYNOD e-letter – if you would like to receive the weekly e-letter from the DE-MD Synod of events and stories from across the Church, please click on the following link. http://eepurl.com/1PHPP You will be asked to provide your name and email address, and then provide confirmation of being a user and not a spammer.

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FINANCE TEAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers needed to serve as substitute money counters. If you are available for training to assist money counters as a substitute please contact Darlynn Jones at 410-866-4209 or e-mail DFJ_CPA@MSN.COM. You can also call the church office or Mike Kramer. You will only be asked to assist when a regular money counter is out or on vacation. Please let us know if you can assist in any way. Thank you. INSTALLATION OF NEW BISHOP - the installation of the Rev. William J. Gohl as Bishop of the DE-MD Synod will take place on Sunday, October 9 at 4 PM at Evangelical Lutheran Church (35 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701) with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton presiding. Please continue to pray for both Bishop Wolfgang Herz-Lane and Bishop-elect Bill Gohl. ANIMAL ANGELS – Prince of Peace collects pet food, pet toys, pet snacks for dogs, cats and things like towels to support the SPCA and its ministry through Meals on Wheels. A collection bucket may be found in the back of the church. For more information please contact Evelyn Armiger at 410-687-8275. FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE - our Food Pantry is looking for assistance to distribute the food on Wednesday mornings (10-noon) and donation of food items. A reminder that the first of each month is "Food Pantry" Sunday and a time when folks can bring in items. Please contact Carolyn Wagner if you have any questions. JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP – the next Junior Youth Group (Elementary School aged) will meet on Sunday, October 2nd from 6:00-7:00 PM. Please contact Linda DeJong or Pastor Matt for more information.

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Gift Received July 31 FOR DESIGNATION Mark Scarinzi Organ Fund By Winnie & Ray Hall

Gifts Received Between September 4 & September25 FOR DESIGNATION Florence Marsheck Organ Fund By Irene & Lew Madison Ethel Legg None By Kim Cornelius Florence Marsheck Organ Fund By Donald Register Ellie Zwick Organ Fund By Jerry Zwick George Ed Sanders Mar Lu Ridge By Beverly Woodruff Donald Rathman Repairs By Peg Rathman

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John Daniel O’Toole, Sr. Organ Fund By Linda & Bob DeJong Florence Marsheck Streets of Hope By Robert Cox Charles E. Woodruff Mar Lu Ridge By Beverly Woodruff Florence Marsheck Food Pantry By Cindy & Paul Hinkleman Florence Marsheck None By Joseph E. Stone Jr. Peggy Lewis Streets of Hope By Robert Cox Bruce Armiger Organ Fund By Evelyn Armiger J. Daniel O’Toole Organ Fund By Carol Fountain J. Daniel O’Toole Organ Fund By Mildred & Michael Kramer J. Daniel O’Toole Organ Fund By Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Woika, Jr. J. Daniel O’Toole Organ Fund By Victoria Myers J. Daniel O’Toole Organ Fund By Alex Brown Realty Inc.

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J. Daniel O’Toole None By Maria & Matt Ruszala Florence Marsheck None By Sheri Goodman Mark D. Scarinzi Organ Fund By Marian & Eugene Scarinzi Harry H. May None By Gloria H. May Wess Gray Organ Fund By Wendy Gray Olga Phillips None By Susan & John Lhotsky Deceased Daytimers Outside Chapel restoration by By the Daytimers Boyscouts John D. O’Toole Organ Fund By Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Boram Melvin Hanzook, Jr. Organ Fund By Gene Goldsmith Madeline Neal Organ Fund By Kay Vesper Florence Marsheck None By Highland Chapter#33 Order of the Eastern Star Rose Mullaney None By George Mullaney

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Prayerful Community

Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly invites his people to pray to him in all kinds of circumstances for all kinds of reasons. We ask God to guide us in our prayers for the church and for those in need. Join in and pray for those groups and friends listed below so that together we may ask for God’s help and guidance for those in need of His care.

STELLA MARIS: Erika Glass MANOR CARE: Joppa Road: Jane Brown LORIEN, BEL AIR: Wauneda Horney GENESIS NURSING HOME: Bonnie Pugh BONNIE BLINK: Shirley Sparaco FRANKLIN WOODS: Virginia Hood LIGHTHOUSE: Marge Fell FALLING SPRING, Gathersburg, PA: Katherine Butz Bernice Addicks, Cely Addicks, Nancy Almes, Alyssa, Angie, William Antal, Eleanor Andronchick, Daniel Ansumana, Elizabeth B., Julie Bagrowski, Kay G. Bee, Debbie Bennett, Joann Bere, Family & friends of Alex Berekski, Ken Berlett Sr., Brian Billings, Walter Blackburn, Jimmy Blake, Jerry Bolger, Earl Bollack, Bone family, Bettie Brooks, Brooks Broome, Beverly Bruno, Sandy & Daryl Buhrman, Dolores Burkhardt, Joan Burkhardt, Susan Campbell, Ken Canterbery, Marcella Carney, Bob Chenoweth, Chris, Kim Cole, Larry & Liz Cook, Richard Cooper, Kim Cornelius, Brad Cosley, Jean Counsell, Vicki Cox, Dot Crusse, Dana, Daniel, Donna Davis, Tatiana Davis, Jessica Deily, Ken Deily Jr., Ken Deily Sr., Carla Denise, Ethel Dill, Walter Doleschal, Doris, Brielle Ebanks, Brittani Ebanks, Tyrone Ebanks, Carl Engel, Erin, Marianne Esposito, Pat Esposito, Farabaugh family, Family of Florence Farren, Antwann Fennell, Melanie Ferger, Lydia Frasca, Brad Freidel, Buddy Forster, Bryce Frazier, Josh Freeland, Doris Garber, Ron Geipe, Ben Gentry Jr., George and his wife Cathy, Joann Gere, Lexi German, Judy Glos, Rob Gray, Pat Green, Barb Greer, Gregory, Randold Gregory, Patti Groves,Joshua Hackett, Mary Harp,

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Marty Harthousen, Ron Heim, Hetter family, Andrew Hilseberg, Jody Hilseberg, Cindy Hinkleman, Paul Hinkleman, Pat Hodgson, Pat Hoppert, Carol Hower, Gloria Hughes, Ronnie J., Jake & Lauren, Cathy James, Terry Jenkins, Jeremy, Jean Johnson, Mark Joseph, Norma Jean & Steve Kearney, Jean Keen, Dolores Knighton, Jenny Kozlowski, Karissa Kozlowski, Nancy Kozlowski, Mildred Kramer, Carleen and Carrie Kress, Larry L., Jesse Lalor, Patrick Lalor, Bobbi Lauf, Lisa Lauf, Terri Lauf, Bill Lautenschlager, Matthew Lautenschlager, Cerlene Leiss, Craig Lemons, Ken Lewis, Brittney and Kevin Lewis; Vicki Lewis, Lewis Family, Willerdean Livingston, Jim Lohr, Chris & Melissa Lynch, Irene Madison, Lew & Keith Madison, Charles Magsamen, Sandy McNeal, Mildred, Dandon Miller, Mike Miller, Stuart Miller, William & Cynthia Molick, Lillian Moorehead, Tobie Morgall, Pat Morrow, Nancy Moxey, Sarah Muro, Arvin Myers, Jean Nester, Patti, Pelletier Family, Jeff Pietruszka, Bill Poplovski, Ben Pritchett, Stephenie Pritchett, Irene Puchalsky, Larry Puchalsky, Family & friends of Lena Puchalsky, Justin Raffauf, Mr. Ransay, James Rathmann, Peg Rathmann, Raymond, Carolyn Redman, Carolyn Rogers, June Romeo, Lou Romeo Jr., Marian & Gene Scarinzi; Charlotte & Joe Schaum, Marie Schehlein, John Scherer, Luann, Chris, Alaina, and Josiah Scheufele, Helen Schools, Cindy & John Scotch, Carol Scott, Kati and Andy Schweigman, Jan Sidelinker, Lindsay Sixx, Paula Skovron, Scott Small, Jason Smith, Kash Smith, Ron and Sally Smith, Carole Snair, Sonntag family, Betty Stoecker, Richard Struck, Ann Sturbell, Bunny Sume, Marion Sunderland, Sarah Sutphin, Mason Thompson, Tom, Turnipseed & Wallace families, Alexander Vanvaught, John Vesper, Karen Vesper, Lois Wainwright, Ash Wallace, Ellen Jayne Ward, James Ward, James Ward Jr., Pat Warnick, Sue Weber, Walt Weiss, Wendy, Don Widerman, Dora Williams, Joy Williams, Linda Williamson, Rick Williamson, Sabrina Willis, Lin Woodruff, Kate Workman & Baby Cale.

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October Birthdays October 1 Daniel DeJong, Lynn Weber October 2 Dorthea Hebbel, Camden Sklar October 5 Audrey Sperl, Grace Stumpf October 6 Kevin Clingan October 9 Victoria Myers October 10 Mildred Kramer, Nahomi Raja, Christina Stansbury October 11 Jacqueline Lang, Colin Lewis, Lori Wilhide October 12 Lindsay Sixx October 13 Marisa Hodgson, Jamie Karl October 14 Pauline Dodson, Addyson Jelks, Shanon Wilson October 15 Matthew Arentz, Thelma Hess, Beth Kirtland, Thomas Schmitt October 16 Noah Grote October 17 Meghan Chrzanowski, Justin Gugliuzza, Bailey Lambros) October 18 Benjamin Hester, Susan Hester, John Jones, Becky McIntyre, Kayla Shoemaker, Karen Valencik October 19 Camryn Milavec, Justin Milavec October 20 Robert Boeshore, Anne Hood, Dylan Reabe October 21 Lisa Benjamin, Robert Frank, Shane Sowa October 23 Cathy Schweigman

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October 25 Benjamin Berlett, Darlynn Jones October 26 Megan Erpenstein, Robert Knudsen, Laura Schweigman, Cassy Wood October 28 Malinda Heim, Bailey Street October 29 Danielle Suter October 30 Nancy Almes, Lou Romeo Jr. October 31 Scarlet Parks

October Anniversaries

Mildred & Michael Kramer October 2 18 years Crystal & Brian McCartney October 3 2 years Barbara & Skip Kordula October 7 44 years Christina & Michael Shoul October 7 11 years Jayne & James Ward October 12 20 years Marge & Frank Kozlowski October 17 46 years Lori & David Tornkvist October 17 19 years Michele & Jeff Jecelin October 18 30 years Heather & James Anuszewski October 21 10 years Holly & Ryan Fennell October 24 2 years Denise & Robert Frank October 26 20 years Denise & Bob Scheufele October 26 36 years Lydia & James Worth October 28 66 years A joyous wedding anniversary! May the love you share continue to grow with each passing year. “Beloved, let us love one another because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” 1 John 4:7

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Congratulations to all who celebrate! If you find an “active” member’s name missing, it simply means that our church records are incomplete. We will be happy to add that information as you provide it to the church office. For assistance, please call 410-866-8766. Let us know of any omission so that we may update the church record and not miss you the next time.

Pastoral Acts in September

Funerals Florence D. Marsheck September 3 John “Dan” O’Toole Sr. September 13 New Members Kim Cornelius September 4 John Cornelius September 4 Sue Cunningham September

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Please remember to sign up for dedications for the new year! Dedications are not carried over from year to year. Please look at the bulletin board near the water fountain in the narthex for a schedule and price lists. Please fill out the Dedication sheet and put in the Parish Coordinator mailbox. Thank you.

OCTOBER DEDICATIONS Candle Dedications: October 2 No dedication October 9 In honor of my grandson Kyle’s bday by Christine Higgs October 16 In memory of Betty Johnson near the anniversary of her passing given with love by Diana (daughter), Mike & Brian Kinnear. October 23 No dedication October 30 In memory of Mary & Earl Smith by Diane & Jim Scott Flower Dedications: October 2 In memory of Jeanette Lautenschlager On anniversary of her passing by husband, Bill Lautenschlager

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October 9 In memory of August Recchia given by his wife Ruth Recchia October 16 In honor of my wife Marge Kozlowski on our anniversary with love by Frank. October 23 In memory of Vivian Forster by Bettie & Buddy Forster October 30 In memory of Mary & Earl Smith by Diane & Jim Scott Bulletin Dedications: October 2 No dedication October 9 In memory of Ruth Foltz on the anniversary of her passing given by Christine Higgs October 16 In honor of Marge & Frank Kozlowski’s 46th wedding anniversary October 23 In memory of Ruth Swann’s bday By Phyllis, Mel & Wendy Gray October 30 In memory of Mary & Earl Smith by Diane & Jim Scott

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OCTOBER 2016

8a.m 11a.m October 2 Ruth Recchia Joan Conway Norma Streckfus Carol Fountain October 9 Thelma Hamel Wendy Gray Linda Bayliss Phyllis Gray October 16 Diana Passapae Kay Vesper Ruth Recchia Sharon Ormrod October 23 Cynthia Alt Lori Wilhide Beth Kirtland Andi Fuhrman October 30 Ruth Recchia

ACOLYTE SCHEDULE FOR OCTOBER 2016

8a.m 11a.m October 2 Emma Hester, Daniel Tobin Billy Holmes, Will Majerowicz October 9 Cole Boyd Alyssa Heeter, Matthew Arentz October 16 Kara Ewing Ellie Fuhrman, Gregory Majerowicz October 23 Emma Harris Lillian Prichard

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October 30 Danielle Hullihen Sydney Zartman

USHERS IN SEPTEMBER 8:00 Eric Pritchett, Rajah Samuel, Jeeva Samuel 11:00 James Worth, Pat Huebschman

Committee / Team Chairs at Prince of Peace As many of you know, much of the ministry at Prince of Peace is organized through a series of committees or teams. Responsible for unique areas of service, they are often the places where a great deal of work and planning take place to accomplish all that we do in the name of Christ. Below are the names of individuals serving either as chairs or points of contact for those who wish to become more involved in a particular ministry of the church. Blessings to all and all that they do for God's kingdom. Artistic Synergy (Theater Group) - Bob DeJong Boy Scouts - Lester Jackson, Colby Areford Christian Education - Susan Hester Cub Scouts – Arnie White, Linda DeJong Day Care Board - Darlynn Jones Daytimers – Frank Addicks

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Evangelism – Bill Bisbee Endowment - Lew Madison Finance - Darlynn Jones Girl Scouts – Sandy Hullihen, Cassy Wood Hearts and Hands – Martie Sonntag Memorial - Clair Price Property - Bernie Schweigman, Jr. Scholarship – Susan Bode Social Ministry - Barbara Nock Stephen Ministry - Bob DeJong Stewardship - Chuck Hilseberg WELCA – Sharon Ormrod, Carol Fountain, Phyllis Gray, Pat Morrow, Kay Vesper, Beverly Woodruff Worship - Rick Stuckey Youth & Family - Wayne Doerflein

November Vine articles are due October 24th!!!