we are the heart, hands, and feet of jesus – in the heart

We are the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus – in the heart of Orlando!

October 2016 www.poporlando.com

URGENT PRAYERS NEEDED! I'll bet that caught your attention (‘tho my wife said it was “overkill” for a headline). But, urgent prayer IS needed, isn't it for our world. (And before you tune out because you “get it,” or because this will be about some urgent need the church, i.e. institution, might have—please hang with me here.)

We, the church, the redeemed of God, have a need for fervent, urgent prayer. If we understand what being God’s people in this world means—empowered by Word and Sacrament as the Spirit of Jesus works in us and through us—that means because of Christ and His love for the world, we hold a special place in the universe and in God’s plan for people. That requires prayer.

If you believe that God works through and accomplishes His will through the ministry at Prince of Peace (I do—as do our leaders!), then urgent prayer is needed. Prayers that God continue to transform us into the image of His Son, prayers that God not allow us to become complacent or discouraged as we live in this world, prayers that God lead us all the more to see His Word as life-giving and His Gospel as having unfathomable power, prayers that God would reveal His will and His purpose to us all the more so that we would dream His dreams and inherit His passion for seeing lives transformed by Him.

A little too pie in the sky? Not really. I believe in the next few months we will see the Lord renew us in and through our worship, that He will equip us and empower us with Spiritual tools for powerful outreach (events planning and coming in the next few months), that He will lead us to re-envision how we see ourselves and structure our ministries so we would be even more effective in connecting a diverse people to Jesus, experiencing unity in Christ while we serve Him constantly as one people of God.

How can I be so confident? Because I am praying with urgency and expectation. Others are praying with urgency and expectation.

I invite you to be praying with urgency and expectation that Jesus would use us as His people, instruments of His to change the world.

Blessing in Christ,

Pastor Ken

Prince of Peace Crossroads 2 October 2016

FOR THE YOUTH “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.”

— 1 Timothy 4:12

“PoP and GOD Go” Game If you are playing this game, Biblical tokens are available for the month of October. For more information, text (407) 406-2468.

Sonny’s Spirit Night Tuesday, October 11th is Spirit Night at Sonny’s BBQ. Come and enjoy a delicious meal and support our Youth Ministry. Our Youth will receive 25% of your bill! Don’t forget to bring the flyer.

Youth Group Schedule – 6:00 to 7:30 pm October 2, 2016 No Meeting October 9, 2016 Bickel Building October 16, 2016 No Meeting October 23, 2016 Bickel Building October 30, 2016 Trunk-or-Treat

Youth Group Life Youth Group is encouraging you to come and join our Math Club, Music Club, Sports Club, Bible Club and Chess Club. If your youth is struggling in math or any other class at school, we can set up tutoring hours. For more information, text (407) 406-2468.

Upcoming Youth Activities Youth!!! Please be aware of the following activities.

Pumpkin Patch – October 15-31, 2016 Food Pantry – October 22, 2016 Trunk-or-Treat – October 30, 2016 Middle School Gathering – November 4-6, 2016 Church Picnic – November 6, 2016 Clothing Drive – November 19, 2016

Thanks to all parents and Youth who have been participating and supporting this important ministry for the last two months. Gracias a todos los padres y jóvenes que han venido participando y apoyando este ministério por los últimos dos meses.

— Andrés Soler-Garzón

Middle School Youth Gathering

November 4-6, 2016 Lake Yale Baptist Center

This year’s theme “Unshaken & Stirred” comes from Hebrews 10:22-25: “Let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and having our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who pro-mised is faithful. And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encour-aging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

The featured speaker will be Rev. Travis Hartjen. He is a church planter in the Allen, TX area who launched Tangible Grace Fellowship in September of 2010. His wife and four kids love connecting to their neigh-bors and serving the church community. An exciting new band, Bread of Stone, will be leading music and worship throughout the gathering.

This Gathering is specifically for middle school youth. To register, a youth must be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade during the 2016-'17 school year.

To learn more about the 2016 MSYG, please check out http://flgadistrict.org/msyg. You may also contact Andrés Soler-Garzón at (407) 406-2468 or [email protected].


Upcoming Preschool Meetings

Preschool Staff Meeting Monday, October 10 at 6:00 pm

Preschool Oversight Committee Tuesday, October 11 at 5:00 pm

School Improvement Plan Committee Wednesday, October 12 at 4:00 pm

Campus Renovations

Thank you so much to the following people who helped build our new furniture and ready our campus for the new school year! You are true blessings to us!

Youth Group Ellen Boogher Andrés Soler-Garzón Chuck Boogher Alicia Stafford Mary Kelly Ely Cirino Michael Kelly Gladys Tejada Sonia Tellez Bernadino Vales Russel Becker Jon Wiegand

Many may have noticed the renovations done to the Memorial Garden. Many thanks to the Prince of Peace Preschool for donating funds received from a bequest from Jerry and Karen Bayless to the Memorials Committee for the purchase of the new bricks in the memorial garden. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Doug Polkosky for his hard work on making this project a success.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT Nicole Harding

2-Year Olds Teacher

Birthplace: Sarasota, Florida

Birthday: September 3

Family: Married with a daughter, a step- daughter, and a step-son

Favorite Bible Verse: Psalm 23:1-3 “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.”

What do you like to do in your spare time? Spend time with my family, read, and take walks.

What is your favorite thing about Prince of Peace? The teachers! We all work well together. I also love the children and come to work to see them.

Classroom of the Month

The 2-Year Olds Class Teacher: Nicole Harding

Team work at its best!

This summer, through the generosity of the Bayless Family, the Prince of Peace Preschool was able to renovate our classrooms and update equipment and supplies. We are blessed to have had the ability to paint, install new carpet, and provide our students with a fresh new school. Plans are underway for a huge unveiling and celebration after the start of the New Year. Please look for updates as we get closer to the event.


PRESCHOOL UPGRADES


FROM THE SUPER…

It’s been said that it takes a village to raise a child. While it’s true that many outside influences factor into the development of a child, the main values begin at home with the family and their church.

Family responsibilities begin with teaching the love of God to the children. Parents are challenged to be a role model of faith for their offspring. It is through their example of daily Bible reading, the encouragement of family prayer time, and the regular attendance at Sunday School and Sunday church services that they demonstrate the importance of God in their life. In addition to the daunting task of faith development, parents are faced with teaching an assortment of life manage-ment skills that enable children to become self-sufficient and confident with the simple skills of laundry, cooking, car maintenance, lawn care and balancing a checkbook that will play an important part in their adult life.

Family traditions and celebrations are a wonderful way to bring family members together as birthdays, baptisms, confirmations, graduations, promotions, etc., are honored. It’s so important to take the time to recognize these special personal achievements for each family member.

One of the functions of the church is to help us develop a Christian community or church family that can work in tandem with the role of parents. Opportunities such as helping distribute food with the Food Pantry, visiting those in nursing homes, sending cards to shut-ins, and praying for those on a prayer list can enable us to develop servant hearts and a caring for others. Christian education complements the nurturing given by the parents and encourages children to utilize their unique God-given gifts daily. As an active participant in church activities, children, youth and families are able to develop a support system within their church family that will benefit them should a crisis situation occur.

It’s too easy for our fast-paced lives to take precedence over family traditions and activities. It’s time to take control of our busy schedules and make Christ a priority at home, as well as at church. As parents, we want our children to develop into well-adjusted adults who have a love of God and an ever-growing faith life. Adults, who know they are loved and are able to show kindness, forgiveness and are loving and caring with others. Remember, it is through our actions that our children learn. It’s important as we fulfill our roles as parents that we become the type of role model we would be proud to have our children emulate.

In His Love,

Kathy Hudson Sunday School Superintendent

PERFECT ATTENDANCE The following Crosstrainers had Perfect Attendance in the month of September!

Ethan Vales

Faith Green

Elizabeth Green

Each student will get an extra stamp for their LCEF Savings Book! Way to go!

ABOUT US… Our children’s Sunday School program is known as the Crosstrainers! We offer classes for children from 18 months of age (attending with parent) thru 5th Grade. We meet upstairs in the Sunday School classrooms from 9:30 to 10:30 am every Sunday. We use the Kids Kount curriculum which offers Jesus-centered and Bible based lessons presented in a creative manner. The students bring home a “God Talk at Home” sheet and we encourage you to use the infor-mation on the sheet for family devotions or a one-on-one time with your child. We would love to have you visit our page on the Prince of Peace website which tells a little more about us. It also provides a registration form for children interested in attending Crosstrainers! We would love to have your child join us! If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Hudson via email at [email protected].


Pumpkin Patch October 15–31, 2016 PoP Campus

Plans are underway for our third annual Prince of Peace Pumpkin Patch. Volunteers are needed to help with the unloading of pumpkins on Saturday, October 15th. We will also need volun-teers to help run the day-to-day operation of the pumpkin patch. Please call Ely Cirino at (407) 277-3945 or email her at [email protected] with your availability if you are interested.

Singles Dining Out October 27, 6:00 pm High Tide Harry’s

Singles Dining Out will meet on Thursday, October 27th at 6:00 pm at High Tide Harry’s (4645 S Semoran Blvd). This will be our last meeting until February 2017. Call Wendy Churchville for reservations at (407) 851-6463.

Trunk-or-Treat October 30, 6:00-7:00 pm PoP Campus

Volunteers and Car Trunks are needed for this year’s Trunk-or-Treat fun! If you are interested in participating, please email Andrés Soler-Garzón at [email protected] or speak with Debbie Noss.

RESURRECTION WORKSHOP AND WILLS SEMINAR

October 15, 2016 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Gierach Center Give yourself and your loved ones the gift of peace of mind! The Resurrection Workshop and Wills Seminar will give you the resources to plan for many end-of-life issues that need to be addressed but are so often avoided. Ensure that your wish-es are carried out and remove a tremendous burden from your loved ones. Also addressed will be medical care at life’s end, wills/trusts, memorial/ funeral services, burial plans, and how to leave a legacy for the people and ministries you love. The Resurrection Workshop & Wills Seminar will be held at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in the Gierach Center on Saturday, October 15th, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. A light breakfast will be provided during registra-tion. You must sign up to attend! Registration forms are available online at poporlando.com/wills, in the church office, or in Sunday morning bulletins.

You won’t want to miss this!

Helping Hands Breakfast November 2, 8:00 am Doubletree Hotel 12125 High Tech Ave.

Enjoy a free breakfast while celebrating the good work being done in East Orange County and learn more about what the Samarian Resource Center is doing in our community. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Church Family Picnic November 6, 12:30 pm Family Life Center

Join your Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz church family for a time of food and fellowship! Our Church Family Picnic will be held immediately following the November 6th 11:00 am Combined Wor-ship Service. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, sides and desserts will be potluck style. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish that will feed 12-15 people. If your last name begins with: A-L: Side dish; M-Q: Dessert; and R-Z: Chips and Drinks.

UPCOMING EVENTS


FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE The biggest community outreach program at Prince of Peace needs your help! We serve 300 families on the 4th Saturday of each month with an assortment of enough food to fill a personal shopping cart! Each family receives frozen meat, canned products, fresh produce, and eggs (when available), cereal, bread and bakery goods, etc.

“Where and what can I do to help,” you ask? We are in great need of helpers (known as runners) to take the carts full of groceries to the cars of all receiving food. We are looking for healthy people of high school age and older to be the runners. Some high school students may need to have community service hours documented for the “Bright Futures” program. We would be happy to acknowledge your participation with the Food Pantry to fulfill that requirement.

Food Pantry hours on every 4th Saturday of each month begin at 8:30 am until approximately 12:30 pm. We would love to have you join the Food Pantry team! Please arrive promptly at 8:30 am and come to the open door in the playground. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes (sneakers work best) and appropriate clothing (if you have a red t-shirt we would encourage you to wear it).

I have been a part of the Food Pantry for the past 5 years and the feeling that I get from helping others is indescribable! It’s so rewarding to be able to help others and hear the thankfulness and see the gratitude on their faces! Won’t you come and experience the love of Jesus in action?

— Kathy Hudson

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Youth & Family Ministry Focus Groups Help us determine what our Youth & Family ministry looks like in the future by providing your thoughts and opinions at one of these focus groups:

• Sunday, October 23, 6:00-7:30 pm in the Prince of Peace Board Room

• Thursday, October 27, 7:00-8:30 pm at Jim & Tamara Reynold’s Home

• Saturday, October 29, 10:30 am-12:00 pm at Courtney & Keith Ingersoll’s Home

Sign-up sheets will be available before and after each ser-vice. You may also sign up through our website at www.poporlando.com/events/focusgroups.

The Objectives of the Focus Group Process are:

• Assess the current efforts in the area of youth and family ministry;

• Determine what are the challenges and opportunities families and youth are facing;

• Discuss the hopes and desires of the members for youth and family ministry;

• Explore the need and potential use of professional services in the area of youth and family ministries;

• Provide insights and suggestions for the future of Prince of Peace – Principe de Paz.

The Youth and Family Task Force: Courtney Ingersoll, Tamara Reynolds, Susan Fortini, Kurt Bickel, Katie Abercrombie, Ligia Morales, Jason Seyfert, Chad Swanson, Kathy Hudson


LUTHERAN WOMEN IN MISSION Next Meeting: Oct. 19 – 10:30 am LWML is back at work, finding ways to support missions. This summer in July and August combined, we gathered $126.00 in the mite boxes which was sent to support missions through the National and FL/GA District LWML. $110.00 was given in September for mites. Thank you and praise God!

We collected a very large box of eyeglasses which will be used in Third World countries as a gift of improved sight for those in need. Trained missionaries will provide the service. Thank you to all who rummaged through drawers, etc. to make this project so successful.

Our latest LWML convention in FL produced many new mission grants. We will list them for you on LWML Sunday in October and talk about them this coming year. Please pray for each one.

On October 9, we will celebrate LWML Sunday here at PoP. That's the day we pass the large mite box and ask all of you to transfer your "change" from your pockets or wallets into the box. This year we also will be selling car magnets for $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. They are large circles (about 4-5" in diameter) with the word "PEACE" in the middle. This is a word we are longing for in this crazy, negative world.

Our next meeting is October 19. Our mission service project that day will be to make "ghosts" from tootsie roll suckers and tissues to be used for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 30th.

The Lutheran Women's Missionary League recently gave a mission grant of $50,000 from mites to help fund con-struction of a seminary for The Lutheran Church Mission in Uganda and provided $20,000.00 toward funding 100 women to attend church conferences for the next two years. There are over 110 Lutheran congregations with over 25,000 members in Uganda. They have a deep desire to proclaim Jesus to all. Praise God for them!

YOUNG AT HEART Next Meeting: Oct. 12 – 11:00 am Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. – 1 Corinthians 15:58

We started our New Year off in September with a salad luncheon with 10 members present. Many items were discussed, such as what activities we want to do and determined what our fund raiser would be. It was decided we would finalize the list at the October meeting.

We all agreed that the peanuts sold last year went over very well and we should do it again, so please watch for the startup date in your bulletin.

Lunch will be provided as we our having our Halloween party on October 12 in the Family Life Center at 11:00 am. See you then and please bring a friend!

VETERAN’S DAY FAITH SERVICE Sunday, November 13 – 9:45 am Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will host a special Presentation on Thanks and Faith for our present DOD Orlando Veterans and families. A guest Pastor and speaker have been invited for a special Veterans Day Memorial Celebration. Mr. Dennis Joyner (a former Vietnam Disadvantaged Non-Commissioned Officer and a Triple Vietnam Amputee Veteran) and his wife Donna will be with us to discuss his injuries, how His family reacted, and how they have continued to lead a normal life in Orlando. Mr. Joyner will also show a short film on the design, funding, and opening of the US DOD Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Mr. Joyner is presently the President of the U.S. Veterans Memorial Foundation, presiding adjutant of the US Disadvantaged Veterans Association (DAV) in Washington, D.C., and is an active member in the Orlando Chapter 16 of the DAV. His wife, Donna, is also a Senior Staff Member of the Orlando Florida Chapter 16 DAV Auxiliary Group.

Please mark your calendars for 9:45 am on November 13th in the Sanctuary. It will be a great presentation for our multicultural congregational mission. Please come and salute all of our Orlando Veterans. All other Orlando residents are also invited to attend.


HELPING OTHERS—SPREADING HOPE Your Gift to the “Pastors’ Discretionary Fund” can help! Through the ministries of Prince of Peace people most certainly experience “the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus—in the heart of Orlando.”

One way in which people experience this hope in real and tangible ways is through the “Pastors’ Discretionary Fund.” This fund is the pipeline to provide assistance to individuals and families who come through our doors with acute, and some-times critical needs that are currently unmet in their lives.

Helping these families and individuals in real, tangible ways gives us an avenue to demonstrate that we care as we listen compassionately; opportunity to pray with those God leads to our door; and most importantly, occasion to share the Good News of the hope God gives us only through Christ.

In the community we serve, the need is great, and the opportunities to demonstrate and speak of God’s love are limitless. Your special gift (that is, above-and-beyond your regular gifts and offerings) to the “Pastors’ Discretionary Fund” can help meet the acute, critical needs of some, even as our staff comes alongside to help individuals and families discover resources and strategies that can guide them to greater independence in the long term.

POP FOLDING MACHINE Used for weekly bulletins and mailings, our current folding machine of 17 years is no longer serviceable due to parts availability. A matching grant from PoP’s Endowment Committee will match dollar-for-dollar up to $1,500 total. Please designate “FOLDING MACHINE” on your check, envelope, or online gift.

Ministry Staff Rev. Kenneth D. Green II

Senior Pastor Cell: (703) 338-4387

[email protected]

Rev. Adolfo Borges Associate Pastor

Cell: (407) 437-8057 [email protected]

Rev. David G. Ludwig Pastor Emeritus

Cell: (407) 341-0814 [email protected]

Ligia Morales-Borges Deaconess

[email protected]

Gerry Noss, R.N. Parish Nurse

[email protected]

Julianne Wiegand Director of Preschool & Childcare [email protected]

Preschool Staff Alicia Stafford

Administrative Assistant

Viviana Garcia Toddlers

Dolores Andujar 2-Year Olds & Food Program

Nicole Harding 2-Year Olds

Maria Bolanos 3-Year Olds

Gladys Tejada 3-Year Olds

Ellen Boogher VPK

Mary Kelly VPK

Maria Lacen VPK

Support Staff Ely Cirino

Administrative Assistant

Russell Becker Maintenance & Custodian

Alicia Stafford Bookkeeper

This newsletter is published monthly as a service to members and friends of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church & Preschool 1515 S Semoran Blvd, Orlando, Florida 32807 Church (407) 277-3945 • School (407) 275-6703 • Fax (407) 380-1802

Worship on Sundays: 8:15 am – Traditional 10:45 am – Contemporary 11:00 am – Servicio en español Sunday School & Adult Education – 9:30 am

Submitting Material to the PoP Crossroads... Submissions need to be sent via email no later than the 20th of each month (early submission is encouraged). [email protected]

1 Midaela DeLaRosa 2 Karen Melick 3 Beverly Bilbro Dennis Sibly Yolanda Febres Lauren Wiegand 4 Susan Lief Charlene Melcher Amber Eckert 5 Donna Holweck Sarah Wiegand Tristan Browning 6 Margaret Stiglich Nina Elshoff Omar Sanchez Lucero Russell-Fernandez 7 Manuel Mejia Elaine Fischer 8 Adolfo Borges Mirna Camacho Keith Ingersoll Hunter Stief 9 Marie Raue Robyn Allen 10 Daphne Fraser 11 Sheila Dean Jon Wiegand Courtney Lampe Trenton Zamsky 12 Betty Schnell Catherine Artrip Emily Wilson

13 Santiago Cabascango Carlos Morales 14 Judy Finnie 16 Ndidi Ude Shea Lewis 17 Chris Ackerman Yadiel Luna 18 Cindy Perry Julie Wells Kamiila DeLaRosa 19 Dave Ludwig Juan Acevedo Brittany Stork Jacob Pirino Chase Fussell 20 Albert Dicks Marge Estes Joseph Keliher Juan Echeverri Kristen Calado 21 Gerald Warnock Charles West Jim Swartzentruber Christina Martin 22 John Courtney Michael McCarty Delaney Holton 23 Mike Fleming Joy Pirino 24 Jim Herrington Pete Greenfield Maria Rodriguez Pagan John Cabascango

25 Anna Boogher 26 Ruthann Swetz Stephen Carter Sherri Churchville Alicia Burns 28 Debbie Noss Cathleen Weidner 29 Janet Bothast Keith Shaffer Kayana Adlam Luisa Lopez 30 Margaret Divan Nicolas Rodriguez Francisco Murillo Laurlei Kolvitz Tamara Reynolds 31 Gregory Walton

We wish many birthday blessings to those who

celebrate their special day this month!

If we have missed you, please

contact the church office.


OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS


SYMPATHY TO… Doug Polkosky on the death of his brother, Gene Polkosky

Family and friends of Shimoi Thomas

ONGOING PRAYER CONCERNS Chuck Boogher, Janet Bothast, Wendy Branch, Bonnie Custer, Grace Dapper, Al Dicks, Linda Dicks, Dottie Dreves, Ellie Dreves, Sandy Driver, Eleanor Eaton, Steve Hardesty, Barbara Hill, Linda House, Bill Jordan, Kathie King, Carlene Lemcke, Dan Lemus, Richard Lief, Ruth Mays, Kathy McCrary, Joanne Monroe, Donnie Reynolds, Milagros Rosa, Annette Royal, Don Schwartzburg, Cindy Sibly, Nancy Spohn, Peggy Stafford, Linda Stevens, Michael Vokovich, Noelle Vokovich, Joyce White

MEMORIAL GIFTS In loving memory of Lois Rouse: Olga Anderson

In loving memory of Suarez-Contes family: Betty Schnell

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BOD Present: Don Matthews, Bob Zamsky, Rick Ackerman, Jim Ingersoll, Tom Zehnder, Kathy Hudson, Jason Seyfert, Daryl Flynn, Jim Nocks, Rev. Ken Green (ex-officio).

BOD Absent: Jennifer Hoge, Kurt Bickel, Amaury Suarez

Congregation Members Present: Ed Estes

Staff Present: Julianne Wiegand

Welcome Don M Approval of Today’s Agenda M/S/C to approve Approval of July 2016 Minutes M/S/C to approve

Devotion Pastor Ken

BoD Discusssion

• Finance report through July 2016: Jim I YTD $5166 favorable. YTD July income is only about $1700 below budget. PK is going to work with Don L & Alicia to report on YTD payroll expense. Finance Committee recommends establishing a Stewardship Program & Membership Drive.

• Senior Pastor Report Pastor Ken Provided an overview of staffing progress regarding youth & family ministry and Worship & Music. Phase 2 of the Organ Project is scheduled for September & October. There is a reduction in scope for the project as a full tear down is not needed. Exterior paint is complete except for some touch up on some additional items such as light poles and concrete. October 2016 is the planned start for Consecrated Stewards. PK is contacting members of the church to establish a Stewardship Team. Sr. Pastor Evaluation Process deferred from last month.

Kathy McCartin & Meridith Swanson are working to create a new template for the newsletter and have one published for September. Grant request to LWML for ESOL expansion was declined. There is a Kaleidoscope Grant available through LCEF to fund transformative ministry and Kurt & others are developing a plan to proceed with an application.

• Operational Reports/ Staff Reports— Pastor Ken Questions / Comments

Committee Reports

• POC Jim I Toddlers and Two’s are full. 8 openings are left in VPK. Only 2 spots open in the Three’s.

• Endowment Jim I $318,333 is the balance as of end of July 2016. Funds were dispersed for scholarships for children attending Trinity Downtown at $500 each; $250 this fall and $250 in the spring.

• Exploratory Committee Kurt, Jason, Kathy

• Property Jason brought up security concerns regarding training for possible emergency situations on campus; medical, safety, fire, etc.

Old Business

• Strategic Focus Kurt Tabled until next month

New Business

Next Meeting – September 19, 2016

Executive Session BoD

Adjourn – Prayer M/S/C to Adjourn 8:50 pm

Respectfully submitted by Rick Ackerman, BoD Secretary

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2016

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