Prince of Peace News
Volume LIV, Issue I
january, 2015 Anno Domini
From The Pastor
3496 E. Morgan Street
Martinsville, IN
One of the great gifts that a person can give to another person is commitment. Jesus said “if a marriage is going to work, a man has to leave father and mother and cleave to
his wife.” Love is never cheap. There is always a price that it is willing to bear for another.
When God loved us, He let go of His one and only Son, and let him be born for us. Jesus,
too, because of His love for us, let go of his life and willingly suffered and died on the cross.
“No greater love can a man have than this, than to die for a friend. You are my friends, Jesus said.” In a similar vein, Jesus said that if we loved Him we would feed his sheep. We
would pick up our cross and follow him in living our life for God and for serving others.
Our church is going to celebrate God’s call to be in ministry on Saturday and Sunday, February 14th & 15th in our worship services. We are calling this weekend the CONSECRATION SERVICES, days when we consecrate ourselves and all that we have to the
Lord. The CONSECRATION SERVICES will really be celebrations as we take a moment to
be together and witness to our call to be in ministry. There will be a special meal after the
10:00 am Sunday Worship Service.
Pastor Jason Taylor will be the guest preacher for the weekend. Please pray that
God will use the CONSECRATION SERVICES to renew our faith and our commitment to
Him.
Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Janssen
Church: 765-342-2004
School: 765-349-8873
Daycare: 765-342-2220
Fax: 765-813-0036
Meet our staff:
 Pastor: Rev. Nathan Janssen
 Newsletter Editor: Mrs. Beth Wallis
 Director of Youth Ministries:
Mrs. Karen Dowbnia
 Church & School Secretary:
Mrs. Sharon Raney & Mrs. Beth Wallis
 Preschool Teacher: Mrs. Denise Lester
 Daycare Director: Mrs. Brenda Frederick
 Asst. Daycare Director: Mrs. Cindy Rogers
Inside this issue:
Nov.—Dec., 2014
Church Attendance
at Prince of Peace for
Nov.—Dec., 2014
2013 2014
Baptisms:
Anna Joy Lanam,
12/21/2014
Abraham Arno Janssen,
12/21/2014
Gabriella Jean Britton,
12/21/2014
Nov. 1/2
Nov. 8/9
Nov. 15/16
Nov. 22/23
Nov. 29/30
Average for month
182
160
109
178
169
157
160
145
153
138
201
159
Transfers In:
Bill Myntti, 11/30/2014
Lisa Myntti, 11/30/2014
Dec. 6/7
Dec. 13/14
Dec. 20/21
Dec. 27/28
181
148
196
136
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Orphan Grain Train
November 2014, Dear Members of Prince of Peace,
Your financial gift of $67.00 will allow OGT Indiana Branch to move forward with the purchase of the warehouse, the construction of a new sorting/packing area and upgrade of the
existing building, as well as to continue with its daily operations of receiving/shipping items
and clothes to people in need, locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. So it is that
the members of the Orphan Grain Train Indiana Branch Board of Directors offers you sincere and heartfelt thanks for your prayers and financial support.
Gene Ernst, Manager
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Part-time Job
Those Serving
Quilting
Poinsettias
January Celebrations
Altar Flowers
Lutheran Hour
Cookie Time
Read the Bible
Bible Class
Advertise
Youth Group
Mystery Dinner
Bible Bowl
1st Tuesday Coffee
Consecration Sunday
January Calendar
Website: popmartinsville.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: [email protected]
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Those
Serving at
Prince of
Peace
Part-time Job Opportunity
Lutheran Child and Family Services is advertising for a part-time
Pantry Assistant at the Sharing Place. Position Summary:
Consistently lift up to 80 pounds to off load deliveries and donations,
as well as, repair minor items, run errands, product pick up, and
volunteer management. To apply for this position, please fill out an
application and email to [email protected], mail to 1525 N Ritter
Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46219, or fax to 317-322-4095.
Quilting
The Quilters will meet on Saturday, January 10th from 9-11 am in
Luther Hall. Refreshments will be provided by Jennifer Surber & Penny Rinehart. Please contact Gail Myntti, 765-913-4085, with questions; or, just come and join in the fun. The finished quilts measure
80” x 60”. The goal set by the group is 50 quilts in 2015. So y’all
come help!
Thank You for the Poinsettias!
Prince of Peace chancel willl look beautiful on Christmas Eve, and the
thanks goes to all those who donated one or more plants for our poinsettia “tree”. Poinsettias donated by 12/18/14 were donated by:
Don & Linda Abel (2)—In memory of their mothers, Bessie
Baldwin and Berenice Abel
Adi Brown (2)-In memory of Ron & Janet Esterline and James
Trout
Greg & Jennie Cummings (3)-In memory of Armond Tumm
(Jennie’s father), Barbara Galloway (Greg’s mother), & in honor
of their grandchildren
Wilma Daily (2)-In memory of Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Wright and Mr.
& Mrs. Howard Daily
Della Delaney-In memory of Tom Delaney
Dennis & Janice Eickhoff (2)
Theresa Hawkins-In memory of Joe Hawkins
Pam Kepley (2)-In memory of Pam’s parents, Paul & Elda Berg
Mike Myntti-In memory of Jon Myntti
Duane & Cassie Otte
Larry & Patty Polster (4)
Lisa Pratt
Chris & Donnett Roth (2) - In memory of Mary Roth and Stoney
Cooper
Fred & Diane Ruf (2)-In memory of Jack and Emma Blyth
(Diane’s parents) and Hanna Ruf (Fred’s mother)
Beth Wallis (3)-In memory of Paul Wallis and Charles & Lenora
Weaver (Beth’s parents)
Saturday
1/3 Randy Kath
Sunday
1/4 John Taylor
Kevin Raney
Larry Polster
Christopher Roth
1/10 Mark Uebel 1/11 Benjamin Janssen
Scott Sundell
1/17 Dave Hutton 1/18 Fred Ruf
Mike McKowen
Rick Rivard
Mike Myntti
1/24 Sam Rinehart 1/25 Kevin Raney
Chris Roth
1/31 Randy Kath
2/1 Greg McKelfresh
Scott Sundell
Benjamin Janssen
Mike McKowen
Acolytes
1/3
1/4 Levi Johnson
Ryan Hickey
Chris Lamberson
1/10
1/11 Christina McKowen
Brady Mann
Hannah Raney
1/17
1/18 Amelia DeBaets
Annabelle Cleary
Taylor Drake
1/24
1/25 Ryan Hickey
Levi Johnson
Chris Lamberson
1/31 Christina
2/1 Brady Mann
McKowen
Hannah Raney
Altar Guild
Laurie Johnson, & Lucy Rike
Greeters
1/3 Hutton,
1/4 Marc & Judy Queck
Dave & Rose
1/10 Lambert,
1/11 Lucy Rike &
Lois
Jean Rinehart
1/17 Otte,
1/18 Rick & Martha Rivard
Duane & Cassie
1/24 Rinehart,
1/25 Randy & Jane
Sam & Lyna
Roberts
1/31 Roth,
2/1 Roth, Christopher &
Ben & Ellen
Donnett
Nursery
1/4 Cathy & Christina McKowen
1/11 Lyna Rinehart & Elisabeth Lanam
1/18 Pat & Abi Gasparovic
1/25 Angela Mann & Rhonda Hickey
2/1 Sherri Taylor & Jessica Hunt
Website: popmartinsville.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: [email protected]
Altar Flowers
Members donate $25 to the church
when they have signed up for flowers
for the altar. Sign up now!
Jan 3/4
Sam & Lyna Rinehart
In honor of Nathan’s Birthday
Jan 10/11
Open-Sign up now
Jan 17/18
Open-Sign up now
Jan 24/25
Open-Sign up now
Jan 31/Feb 1 Open-Sign up now
We wish each of you God’s
blessings on your special day.
Sign up chart on wall to the left of the
sanctuary doors.
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January
Celebrations
Listen to the Lutheran Hour each
Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. on
WCBK (102.3 FM). Also, sign up for
daily devotions written by Pastor Ken
Klaus, speaker of the Lutheran Hour,
by going to: www.lhm.org/
It’s Cookie Time!
Our Prince of Peace Girl Scouts will
begin selling their famous Girl Scout
cookies on January 10th. Be prepared to purchase your
favorites. This year the cookies will be
$4.00 per box; so, start calculating
how many boxes you need! Please
contact Angie DeBaets with questions,
765-318-2232.
Happy Birthday
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In 2015 we suggest reading the Bible in chronological order again, sequencing
events and books as they occurred in real time.
January
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Genesis 1-3
Genesis 4-7
Genesis 8-11
Job 1-5
Job 6-9
Job 10-13
Job 14-16
Job 17-20
Job 21-23
Job 24-28
Job 29-31
Job 32-34
Job 35-37
Job 38-39
Job 40-42
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Genesis 12-15
Genesis 16-18
Genesis 19-21
Genesis 22-24
Genesis 25-26
Genesis 27-29
Genesis 30-31
Genesis 32-34
Genesis 35-37
Genesis 38-40
Genesis 41-42
Genesis 43-45
Genesis 46-47
Genesis 48-50
Exodus 1-3
Exodus 4-6
Did You Know? . . . The Lutheran Hour was first broadcast Thursday,
October 2, 1930. Within the first few weeks over 15,000 communications were
received in support of the program; within the first few months, it was estimated
that over 5 million people tuned in.
From its humble beginnings, The Lutheran Hour can be heard today on nearly
1,350 stations with a weekly audience of about 800,000. It is also available on
the web, for iPod downloads and other media outlets any time of the day or night.
The Lutheran Hour these past 8 decades has had but one mission - that of
“Bringing Christ to the Nations” -and the nations to the church. Check online at
www.lhm.org and tune in each Sunday at 7:00 am to hear the Lutheran Hour on
WCBK, 102.3 FM as we proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Marc Queck
Mason Brown
Nathan Rinehart
Duane Otte
Bob Bruhn
Christina McKowen
Abby Stout
Paula Yocum
Stan Mattila
Johannes Goebeler
Pam Jenkins
Annabelle Cleary
Kate Sisson
Megan Sisson
Nicole Martin
Aviana McClish
Mike Lanam
Hazel Katter
Robin Will
Barbara Gray
Cynthia Cerveny
Shane Denney
Mike Fish
Elizabeth Gray
Ben Roth
Fred Ruf
Matt Waite
Kevin Raney
Colleen Drake
Kyle Woody
Donna Rhoades
Beth Mattila
Taylor Drake
Jane Roberts
Terry Frederick
Cavan Montgomery
Jennifer Davis
Cathy McKowen
Hope Stout
Happy
Anniversary
27 Dave & Penny Rinehart
Did we forget someone? Please let
the Church office know. Thank you.
Website: popmartinsville.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: [email protected]
Sunday Morning Bible Class
Starting Sunday the 4th of January, Dr. Petersen will teach a discussion class on the Ten Commandments. We will talk about the why,
what and therefore of the commandments in relationship to the Order
of Creation. Our text will be fictional conversations of robots who
remain after the destruction of earth in fire. We will meet in the Principal’s office of the school during Sunday School time. All ages are
welcome.
Advertise with Prince of Peace!
Roger Chambers, Carpentry Etc., LLC,
765-352-1915
Angie DeBaets, Sewing & Alterations/Hats Created,
765-349-0174
Terry & Brenda Frederick, Martinsville Driving Academy, 765-3428900
Mike Hickey, Hickeys Painting,
[email protected]
Neill Hully, Hully Electrical & Handyman Services,
765-516-3518; 765-341-0351
Dr. Shana Hunt, Crosstown Eyecare,
765-342-5497
Andrew Janssen, Enterprise Rent-A-Car,
812-336-6635
Benjamin Janssen, Odd Jobs,
765-346-2050
Dan & Karel Lamberson, Aquatic Designs,
317-996-3106
Chris Mariner, House cleaning,
765-352-1778
Stan & Beth Mattila, ACE Hardware
Whitney Mattila, Illustrator/Artist,
[email protected]
Wendy McKelfresh-Jensen, Carpenter Realtors,
[email protected], 765-349-0549 or
765-346-1463
Catherine McKowen, Photography by Catherine,
317-716-2236
Jessica McKowen, Babysitting,
765-342-4570
Mike McKowen, Domino Security Technologies,
765-342-4570
Grace Raney, Babysitting,
765-349-9844
Aldona Rusenas-Reid, Thrivent,
812-822-0259
Lyna Rinehart, Home Based Child Care,
765-349-9137
Prince of Peace has their own “Occupation/Business Directory”. If
you are interested in being listed in the Newsletters, upcoming Directories, and perhaps even on the Website, please contact the
Church Office, 765-342-2004. This will give our members a place to
turn first when searching for business services.
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Youth Group Notes
The POP Youth Group is open to all youth in
Grades 7-12. We usually meet the first Sunday of each month. If you are interested in
further details about the activities listed below, please contact Karen Dowbnia.
Youth Group Meetings MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Open Youth Group Room,
Every Wednesday,
4:00-6:00 pm
Come hang in the yg room with us. Get your
homework done, play some video games, a
round of ping pong...there’s always something
to eat, tunes to listen to… Friends are always
welcome.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
Youth Group Breakfast
8:30 am
It’s dark and cold outside, but once you come in
to the youth group room, it’s warm and cozy...bagels toasting, crock pot roasting...come
early for something to eat and some quality social time before Sunday School. The Confirmation class stops by when their class is done, so
we have a full house. There’s always someone
to talk to or play with! Remember, Sunday
School will start at 9am.
Mystery, Mayhem &
Marshmallow Salad
This comedy/mystery will be the theme for the
April 24, 2015 Mystery Dinner. People are
needed to help with the meal, props, advertising, etc. We will be meeting on 1/7/15, 5:30 pm
to start organizing. Please see Beth
Wallis, 765-342-2587, if you would like to help.
Website: popmartinsville.org
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: [email protected]
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First Tuesday Coffee
Prince of Peace welcomes our daycare parents with a cup of Starbucks fresh hot coffee or hot chocolate and a treat on
the first Tuesday of every month. Greeted with a smile and an invite to worship with us, this is an outreach to our daycare parents. Our sincere thanks to Rita Chambers for doing such a great job distributing the 1st Tuesday treats.
Bible Bowl
This year’s Bible Bowl will be the books of Jonah and Malachi. Pastor will write 10 true/false; 10 multiple choice and
10 fill in the blank questions on these books. Teams of 4 will work together to answer the questions and at the end of
the Bible Bowl there will be one victorious team. Their name will be placed on our Bible Bowl plaque. I invite you to
gather 3 of your friends to join you in the competition. The Bible Bowl will be held on Sunday, January 18th following
worship. Please bring a finger food to share and come enjoy the competition. Even if you are not on a team, you can
root on your favorite team and test your own knowledge of these books. The version of the Bible we will use is the ESV
version. Copies of the books are available in the narthex on the welcome center if you want to use them. Thank you in
advance for being a part of this year’s Bible Bowl.
Previous books and winners are listed below:
1989 1st & 2nd Peter
Sunday School Teachers
1990 Philippians
Sunday School Teachers
1991 Galatians
Elders
1992 1,2,3 John
Sunday School Teachers
1993 Romans
LWML
1994 1 & 2 Timothy
Sunday School Teachers
1995 Ephesians
Sunday School Teachers
1996 Matthew
Taylors & Rineharts
1997 Luke
Huttons & Hunts
1998 Colossians
Rose Hutton, Hazel Katter, Hunts
1999 Daniel
Huttons & Hunts
2000 Zechariah
Katter, Buetow, Sheldons
2001 1 Corinthians
Huttons/Hunts
2002 Mark
Dowbnias & Taylors
2003 John
Dowbnias & Taylors
2004 2 Corinthians
Katters & Sheldons
2005 Zechariah
Stouts, John Taylor, Pam Kepley
2006 Hebrews
Al & Karen Dowbnia, Della Delaney
2007 Genesis 1-25
Hunts & Huttons
2008 Exodus 1-20
Hunts & Huttons
2009 Zephaniah/Haggai
Uebels, John Taylor, Debbie Burden
2010 Acts
Hunts & Huttons
2011 Romans
Uebels, John Taylor, Debbie Burden
2012 1&2 Thess./Titus
Dowbia, Janssen, Mariner, Sundell
2013 Ruth/James/Jude `
Hunts, Rusty, Shana & Jessica & Austin Runkle
2014 Song of Solomon
John Taylor, Pam Kepley, Adi Brown, Katherine Satter
2015
Jonah & Malachi
This could be you!
Form a team and sign up now!
The signup sheet is available in the Narthex.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.princeofpeacemartinsville.com
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Consecration Sunday is Coming!
Sunday, February 15, 2015 – 10:00 a.m.
Mark that date on your calendar as a time of spiritual growth, fellowship, and commitment here at Prince of Peace.
February 15 will be “Consecration Sunday,” the culmination of a biblically based stewardship education and commitment emphasis called Consecrated Stewards that focuses on raising people in Christian discipleship, not just raising
money for the work of the church.
To understand the Consecrated Stewards approach, you need to know that it is based on the biblical philosophy of the
need of the giver to give for his or her own spiritual development, rather than on the need of the church to receive. It is
not based on the budgetary needs of the church, but on the desire to have each person grow in discipleship. Opportunity for growth in discipleship will take place during the Saturdays and Sundays from January 24/25 through February
14/15.
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The personal witness of some of our members.
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Encouragement and resources for prayer.
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Celebration of the various ministries of our congregation.
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A series of Bible studies at members’ homes. Pastor Jason Taylor will also be our guest proclaimer on Consecration Sunday.
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Consecration Sunday activities on February 15, including:
- Opportunity to make a faith-based commitment during the worship service.
- A special fellowship and Celebration Luncheon for all the Prince of Peace family.
The encouragement to commitment on Consecration Sunday takes place within the context of the morning worship
service. Our Guest Leader will conduct a brief period of instruction and inspiration, and then ask our attendees and
members to respond to God’s leading through a financial commitment that will enable our church’s missionary, benevolent, and educational ministries in this community and around the world.
Every attendee and member who completes a response card does so voluntarily by attending morning worship on Consecration Sunday. We also urge people to attend who feel strongly opposed to completing a card. The procedure is
done in such a way that no one feels personal embarrassment if he or she chooses not to fill out a card. Consecrated
Stewards works with people where they are and when they are ready. Members make their commitments as a confidential act of worship.
We will do no home solicitation to ask people to complete cards. Since we will make no follow-up visits to ask people to
complete their cards, we will make every effort to inform, inspire, and commit everyone to attend Consecration Sunday
worship.
Thanks in advance for your enthusiastic participation in our Consecrated Stewards events.
Andrew Janssen and Karen McKelfresh, Consecrated Stewards Chairpersons
“This is My Son whom
I love; with Him I am
well pleased.”
Matthew 3:17
Prince of Peace Church e-mail:
[email protected]
"Come Grow With Us"
Coming Events to Note on Your Church Calendar
January
February
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1-4 Christmas Break
5 School Resumes
6 - Epiphany
15-16 POP P/T Conferences (no
school)
18 Bible Bowl
19 MLK Day (no school)
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3 –1st Tuesday Coffee
12 &13 - School Valentine’s Day
Parties
14 & 15 - Consecration Services
16 - Presidents’ Day (no school)
18 - Ash Wednesday
March
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8 - Daylight Savings begins
23-29 Spring Break
29 Palm Sunday/Confirmation