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A Blessing for Epiphany Jan Richardson

If you could see

the journey whole,

you might never

undertake it,

might never dare

the first step

that propels you

from the place

you have known

toward the place

you know not.

Call it

one of the mercies

of the road:

that we see it

only by stages

as it opens

before us,

as it comes into

our keeping,

step by

single step.

There is nothing

for it

but to go,

and by our going

take the vows

the pilgrim takes:

to be faithful to

the next step;

to rely on more

than the map;

to heed the signposts

of intuition and dream;

to follow the star

that only you

will recognize;

to keep an open eye

for the wonders that

attend the path;

to press on

beyond distractions,

beyond fatigue,

beyond what would

tempt you

from the way.

There are vows

that only you

will know:

the secret promises

for your particular path

and the new ones

you will need to make

when the road

is revealed

by turns

you could not

have foreseen.

Keep them, break them,

make them again;

each promise becomes

part of the path,

each choice creates

the road

that will take you

to the place

where at last

you will kneel

to offer the gift

most needed—

the gift that only you

can give—

before turning to go

home by

another way.

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KEEPING YOU INFORMED

The council meeting on November 9th began at 7:04PM with 9 members present

and 1 excused. Pastor led us in devotions. The Secretary’s Report was

accepted. Pastor’s report: She had 10 pastoral visits and 1 couple for marriage

in December. All Saints Sunday had very positive feedback. Sunday will be a

Taize-like service to remind us who we are called to be and reconnect with each

other. The Trunk or Treat was a great success and thank you to all who helped.

The report was accepted. Financial Report: September wasn’t as good (-

$1,200) but YTD we are +$7,000 and have enough in our checking to cover all

of our bills and are in good shape overall. The report was accepted.

Parish Life: Thanksgiving Eve service will be 11/23 at 7PM and all are

encouraged to bring non-perishable food for the food pantry that night and

around the holidays to help those in need. December 3rd will be the hanging of

the greens and cleaning the church at 9AM. Christmas Day service will be at

4PM. Buffalo Night will be 1/28. The Adult Class has been reading and

discussing “Reclaiming the L Word” by Kelly Fryer on what it means to be a

Lutheran Christian. Parish Outreach: No meeting. Parish Support: Our

Sexton needs have increased due to building usage and are looking into how to

best fill our need with more hours etc. The one oven in the kitchen has a gas leak

when being used, looking into the problem and fixing it (there is a sign on it not

to use). We are still in the process of getting estimates on the roof as well.

FoPoP: Potluck brunch 12/4 after service to share the work and mission

statement the group has come up with.

Unfinished business: Audits are in progress and have a few people helping to

get them done. Fundraisers: The Meat Raffle raised a little over $800! A motion

was made and passed to appoint Glenn Kraebel to the Board of Managers filling

the vacancy due to the passing of Bob Felsman. The Board of Managers has also

extended the current loan and terms to the congregation for another year. A

motion was made and passed to donate funds as recommended by the Board of

Managers (Hurricane Matthew Relief, Cantalician Center, LCLC, and Tri

Community Food Pantry). The Board also recommends considering taking a

portion of the balance at the end of the year and putting it towards the roof. The

organ replacement is being looked into with different options that will be

presented to the Congregation. The roof replacement is more pressing than the

organ and will be taken care of first.

New business: A motion was made and passed to have one service at 10AM on

12/4 (FoPoP brunch after); one service at 10AM on 12/18 (pageant and budget

meeting); and one service at 4PM on 12/25. The Budget meeting will be on

11/20 at 6:30PM and the Congregational Budget Meeting will be on 12/18 after

the 10AM service.

The meeting adjourned at 8:45PM with the Lord’s Prayer.

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IN OUR THOUGHTS & PRAYERS The family and friends of Peter Dutchess

Those known to be ill or hospitalized: Don Fuerst (H) Barb Brandel (H)

Velma Zink (H) Arlene Falgiano (BW) Dick Smith (MCY)

Ruth Boehringer (H) Shirley Felsman (H) Janet Koch (H)

Mary Kay Roesser (SHC) Hedy Bellomo (TC) Barb Dittenhauser (H)

Selma Kullerkupp (H) Brianne Tulumello (H) Dona Grzybek (ACOP)

John Elias (H) Jean Hess (H) Gisela Koehler (H)

Shannon Livergood (H) Cheryl Hinkle (H) Makaela Day (H)

Al Koch (GFSN) Ed Baumann (H) Conrad Walters, Jr. (H)

Grace Lichtenberger (H) Norma Roberts (H) Carol Hanes (EL)

Doreen Brumbaugh (H) Velma Meyer (H) Donna Emser Jacobs (H)

Other friends in our prayers:

Karen Kovach Rev. Jeff Leeman Regina Rogers

Amy Nash Bruce Downey Jr. Victor Perillo

Amy Kloster Sally Mix Donna Beauchamp

Steven Livergood Eddie Sponholz Alice Warren

Martee Mentzer Marge Day Noah Schubbe

Diane Widelski Tom Burns Donald LaBounty

David Okel Joseph Killian Sr. Ann Gensler

Jack Kling Sue Bluman Carol Zale

George Espinosa Brian Fahey Kris Carter

Nicole Hamilton Russell Neu Mary Lou Czajka

Stephanie Maisch & family Rev. Kattermann Patricia Palys

Bishops:

The Rev. John Macholz (USNYS)

The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton (Presiding, ELCA)

Bishop Stephen Dube (ELCZ), Bishop N. Shava (ELCZA)

Bishop R. William Franklin (Episcopal)

In The Service of Our Country:

Sr. Chief Gregory Krumholtz, USN TSGT Edward Hoak, SPC

Daniel McBurney, Air Force Jeffrey Lelonek, USMC

Andrew Parr—USAF Adam McCormick, USAF

Steven Kaun, USAF—Iraq Suzanne Kingsbury, USAF

Key: H = Home ACOP – Absolut Care, Orchard Park BW – Beechwood Continuing Care BGH—Buffalo General Hospital

ECMC—Erie County Medical Center TC– Tennyson Court

GFSN—Greenfield Skilled Nursing GFR—Greenfield Rehab. MCY—Mercy Hospital GGN—Garden Gate Nursing, Cheektowaga

MFS—Millard Fillmore Suburban NLH—Niagara Lutheran Home

SJ—St. Joseph Hospital SHC—Seneca Health Care Center SRS—Sisters Hospital RPCI—Roswell Park Cancer Institute

EL—Elderwood at Lakewood W&C—Women & Children’s

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PARISH LIFE/ACTIVITIES

SCS STUDENT WORSHIP SERVICE

& ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING

On December 18 at 10:00 a.m., Sunday School students will take

part in the Christmas service.

Afterwards, we will have our Annual Budget Meeting for the

approval of the proposed 2017 budget. All voting members of the

congregation are asked to attend this meeting. Copies of the

budget will be made available beforehand for you to view. At this

meeting we will also be electing 2 representatives for the

upcoming synod and conference assemblies. We need one male

and one female lay representative. Youth are also invited to

consider running this year (must be confirmed). Let Pastor

Rebecca know if you are interested. Please set aside the morning

to participate in all these events.

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS SERVICE

Christmas Eve Family Service will take place on Saturday,

December 24 at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Festival Service at

11:00 p.m. On Sunday, December 25, we will have one service

only at 4:00 p.m. All members and friends are welcome!

SUNDAY CHURCH SCHOOL

Classes resumed at 9:45 a.m. on September 18 with 13 children

Sunday Church School meets on Sunday at 9:45. We have 13

children enrolled. Average attendance for October was 6. All

children are encouraged to come who are 3 years old or older. In

October we gave the children UNICEF boxes to help the poor

children around the world. On Sunday, December 18th the children

will take part in Christmas service at 10:00 a.m.

ADULT EDUCATION

Classes are once again taking place each Sunday at 9:45 a.m. in

Reformation Hall. This year we are exploring what it means to be

a Lutheran kind of Christians. Together we are reading

“Reclaiming the L Word.” All are welcome to join in the

conversation and if you can’t make it on Sunday, please pick up a

copy of the book to read on your own!

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TAIZE WORSHIP

Our Taize worship services are normally held on the first Thursday

of the month at 7 pm. There will be a Taize service on December

1, but no service in January, resuming in February. These services

are a quiet and peaceful way to relax for all ages in what can be a

very hectic time. So consider joining us this year and bringing a

friend. You won’t be disappointed!

GIFT (Generations in Faith Together)

This is all-ages, cross-generational time for learning and

conversation at Prince of Peace held on the first Sunday of each

month during the SCS hour (9:45). Join us because faith and

learning changes lives. All kids, parents, adults and friends are

welcome!

CHURCH DECORATING AND CLEANING

On Saturday, December 3 at 9:00 a.m., all are invited to assist in

decorating the church for Christmas and help clean the church in

preparation for Christmas. Many hands make light work!

WOMEN OF THE ELCA

Remember our Dec. meeting is on Monday Dec. 12th at 6 pm. It

will be a Pot Luck Supper for members, who are asked to bring a

dish to share. Dessert and beverages will be furnished. Also

please bring a pair of scissors and tacky-glue if you are able. Let

Janet 668-0525 or Marion 634-1582 know by Dec. 4th if you are

coming that night. There will be no meeting in the month of

January!!

GAME NIGHT

POP’s game nights continue. We will take a break from the event

in December, but resume on Friday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.

Please join us for a fun, free evening of games and snacks (be sure

to bring a snack to share).

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BLUE CHRISTMAS

A Blue Christmas Service will be held on Wednesday, December

28 at 7:00 p.m. at POP. This special service is for those who have

lost a loved one in the last year or for anyone who finds the

holidays to be a hard time because of a past loss or other

experience. Refreshments will be served following the service.

All are welcome.

CHELSEA SLAGOR OBOE CONCERT

On Saturday, December 17 at 1:00 p.m., Chelsea Slagor will

present a concert for the enjoyment of our congregation. Please

join us as she plays a variety of songs including songs of the

season.

CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY UPDATES

Please make the following change in your directory:

Marie Freund now resides at 16 Nottingham Ln., Lancaster, NY

14086.

BUFFALO NIGHT

Buffalo Night will take place on January 28th, 2017 this year.

Admission is $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 6 – 12, and

children 5 and under are free. Come and join us for great food, fun

and fellowship. You will enjoy Buffalo foods like beef on weck,

chicken wings, and some other local treats. There will also be a

Chinese Auction as in the past with Buffalo paraphernalia. Let’s

hope the only blizzards being made are the ones with ice cream! If

you would like to help with this great event, please contact

Michelle or Glenn Kraebel. Monetary donations would be greatly

appreciated toward the Chinese Auction. The committee will

purchase all items so it’s really easy to assist if you are able.

Thanks in advance for helping us show how wonderful Buffalo

really is!

COUNCIL THANK YOU

Thank You to Gerri Testa for all of her help during the Islam

conversation and the Meat Raffle!

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SERVERS IN WORSHIP – DECEMBER, 2016

December 4—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): David Day

Lectors: Monica Smith, Eileen Kiener

Altar Guild: Lisa Marrano

Communion Assistants: Paul Moon, Amy Day

Ushers: Frieda Hacic & Irma Rosati, Don & Ken Fuerst

Closer: Debi Donogher, Flowers: Fuerst Family, Irma Rosati

December 11—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): Colby Haberl

Lectors: Christopher George, Michele Fuerst

Altar Guild: Donna Danner

Communion Assistants: Sandy King, Scott LaBounty

Ushers: Glenn & Michelle Kraebel, Chelsea Gill & Dan Freund

Closer: Debbie LaBounty, Flowers: Linda Burgess, Barb Brandel

December 18—Worship & Pageant—ONE SERVICE

ONLY—10:00 am.

Acolyte: Alyssa Strimple

Altar Guild: Glenn & Michelle Kraebel

Communion Assistant: Noah Day

Ushers: Debbie & Scott LaBounty

Closer: Chelsea Gill, Flowers: Day Family, J. Smith

December 24—Christmas Eve—7:30 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

Acolytes: Makaela Day, Colby Haberl

Lectors: Debbie LaBounty, Michelle Kraebel

Altar Guild: Jan & Dave Freund

Communion Assistants: Alyssa Strimple, Glenn Kraebel

Ushers: Don & Ken Fuerst, Al & Barb Dittenhauser

Flowers: Parr Family, Susan Karlinski

December 25—ONE SERVICE ONLY—4:00 p.m.

Acolyte: Bailey Barzycki

Lector: TBD


Communion Assistant: Michelle Kraebel

Ushers: Glenn Kraebel & Noah Day

Closer: Bob Barzycki

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SERVERS IN WORSHIP – JANUARY, 2017

January 1—Lessons & Carols—One Service Only—10:00 a.m.

Acolyte: Bailey Barzycki


Communion Assistant: Sherry Cruz

Ushers: Al & Barb Dittenhauser

Closer: Eileen Kiener, Flowers: 2 bouquets available

January 8—Baptism of Our Lord —8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): Makaela Day

Crucifer (11:00): David Day

Lectors: Monica Smith, Karen Baran

Altar Guild: Susan Karlinski

Communion Assistants: Susan Karlinski, Amy Day

Ushers: Frieda Hacic & Irma Rosati, Chelsea Gill & Noah Day

Closer: Noah Day, Flowers: 2 bouquets available

January 15—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): Kayla Cooper

Lectors: Glenn Kraebel, Sherry Cruz

Altar Guild: Glenn & Michelle Kraebel

Communion Assistants: Sandy King, Noah Day

Ushers: Glenn & Michelle Kraebel, Don & Ken Fuerst

Closer: Dave Freund, Flowers: 2 bouquets available

January 22—8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Acolyte (11:00): Rachel Dunn

Lectors: Sandy King, Dave Freund

Altar Guild: Monica & Marione Smith

Communion Assistants: Glenn Kraebel, Debbie LaBounty Ushers: Paul Moon & Darlene Schwenk, Dan Freund & Chelsea Gill

Closer: Kaitlin Lewandowski, Flowers: 2 bouquets available

January 29—Youth Sunday—One Service Only—10:00 a.m.

Acolyte: Hannah Fuerst

Altar Guild: Donna Danner

Communion Assistant: Dave Freund

Ushers: Debbie & Scott LaBounty

Closer: Chris George, Flowers: 2 bouquets available

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DECEMBER CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays:

3 James Wolbert

Robert Barzycki

5 Jordan Bluman

Scott LaBounty

6 Otto Hellenbach

9 Linda Marshman

Christopher Lewandowski

Ariana G. Safi

Evan T. Safi

10 Hedy Bellomo

Ronan Espinosa

Peter Koehneke

12 Alex Rosenberg

13 Conrad Walters, III

16 Sherry Cruz

17 Velma Zink

18 Suzanne Kingsbury

19 Amy Smith

21 Lisa Marrano

26 The Rev. Marie C. Jerge

27 Rhonda Badzinski

28 Nathaniel Freund

29 Kenneth Horbett

30 Sarah Nowak

Anniversaries:

David & Amy Day, December 19, 2003

Timothy & Heather Barcy, December 31, 2014

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JANUARY CELEBRATIONS: Birthdays:

3 Shirley Felsman

Katelyn Baran

4 Anthony C. Marrano

5 Jacob Zink

Rachel Dunn

6 Pastor Rebecca Mentzer

7 Cheryl Wolbert

9 Randi Dunkleman

11 Frieda Hacic

12 Barb Dittenhauser

13 Rachel Badzinski

Lynne O’Brien

15 Glenn Kraebel, Jr.

Elizabeth Freas

16 Robin Lewandowski

17 Billy Schugardt, Jr.

Joyce Smith

18 Meghan Coyne

David Day

22 Amy Day

25 Julia Elias

26 Carol Podpora

27 Jeanette Hess

Joseph Jackson

28 Barbara Brandel

29 Kelly Harper

Donald Kisker

Chelsea Gill

Robert Marshman

30 Katelyn Baran

31 Elyse Fuerst

John Kling III

Anniversaries:

Jeff & Monica Smith, January 8, 1983

Lynne & Alan O’Brien, January 14, 1968

Dick & Marione Smith, January 31, 1959

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PARISH OUTREACH

VISITATION/EUCHARISTIC MINISTRY

A renewed visitation ministry at POP has begun to form under the

leadership of Sandy King and Pastor Rebecca. This group of

volunteers has started a visitation cycle for those who are not able

to attend worship on a regular basis. As this group continues to

form and organize, we are looking for the names of those

interested in doing visits and those who may wish to be visited and

are not sure they are on the visitation list. Contact the church

office if you are interested in visiting or being visited. The hope of

the group is to connect all members of POP, both those in worship

on Sunday and those who are not, with each other so that everyone

can fully experience what it means to be body of Christ together.

Training for this group will take place shortly, so tell us soon if

you are interested!

FROM PASTOR REBECCA As part of my continued attempt at figuring out my schedule and

how I can best use my time and in the hope of trying to live into

the draft of our new vision statement, I have decided to try

something new, at the encouragement of Linda. So on Thursday

afternoons you will find me out in the community – either at Tim

Hortons or Wegmans (or someplace similar) available to all of you

and anyone else for prayer or conversation, or out visiting some of

you at the places you work and volunteer. Like everything else,

this will be a work in progress, but hopefully fruitful for all of us.

Check the bulletin each week, Facebook, or call/text my cell

(available on the church answering machine or in the directory) for

the most up-to-date information and hopefully in a few weeks a

pattern will emerge!

FAMILY TABLE FOOD MINISTRY

Family Table Food Ministries is up and running again with a new

menu! For information regarding the resumption of this ministry,

please talk to Amy or Dave Day. Menus are available monthly

online and at church. If the cost of food is an issue for you, please

see Dave, Amy or Pastor Rebecca.

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PARISH OUTREACH

LUGGAGE TREE

Instead of doing our angel tree this year, we will be collecting

donations on behalf of an organization called Luggage with Love

of WNY. Their mission is to provide children in foster care with a

piece of luggage to replace the garbage bags that are often used to

transport their belongings from place to place. There will be three

ways you can contribute this season.

1. Donate a gently used item that you no longer have a use

for. Acceptable items include: small suitcases/carry-on

sized bags, duffle bags, backpacks, or diaper bags. Children

in care range from Birth – 18.

2. Purchase a new item to donate.

3. Sponsor a bag. Contribute $1, $5, $10, etc. towards the

purchase of a new bag. Look for special envelopes coming

to a pew near you!

Keep an eye for our Luggage Tree and special items available to

sponsor. All donations due by Sunday, Dec 18. For more

information see Austin Freund.

CURRENT COLLECTIONS

Our clothing shed is in the back near the garage. Paper recyclables

can be dropped off in the bin located near the clothing shed. Soda

can tabs are collected in the kitchen. These benefit the Ronald

McDonald House. The collection of cans & bottles benefits our

youth group. Please drop bottles and cans off at church and

remember to separate out plastic and glass! Our food collection to

benefit the Tri-Community Food Pantry continues. Please put non-

perishable goods in the bin in the narthex.

NEW SCHEDULE IN EFFECT

Please note that our new schedule is in effect. Generally, Pastor

Rebecca will not be in the office on Mondays. If you have an

emergency, you may call her cell phone. The office closure is

planned for Monday, but could change due to other commitments.

If you need to see or speak with her on a Monday, please call and

make arrangements with her to switch days.

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PARISH SUPPORT

INCOME STATEMENT YTD

FoPoP POTLUCK BRUNCH

You’re all invited to the FoPoP Potluck Brunch! The Future of

Prince of Peace team invites everyone to join us for a Potluck

Brunch on Sunday, 12/4 immediately following the single 10am

Worship Service. There is a sign-up sheet in the hall for a

“brunchy” dish that you’d like to share. During this time together,

we’d also like to share with you our progress in formulating the

vision for Prince of Peace and what that means for our future

together.

2017 ENVELOPES

Envelopes will again be available in church this year. To save on

postage costs, they are not being mailed (unless by request). They

will be put in the hall the week before Christmas. Please look

through the boxes to find yours. If you do not find them, please

call the office at 685-2216 or call Jeff Smith, the Financial

Secretary at 474-1384. Also, please try to have all 2016 offerings

into church by the end of December. Thanks!

FLOWER CHART FOR 2017

The 2017 flower chart will be put up shortly. Please look over the

dates and choose when you wish to honor or remember your loved

ones. The cost is $20 per vase, and there are 2 available each

week. The envelopes are just below the chart. If you turn in your

envelope the Sunday before you purchase flowers, we will be

happy to list the name or names of your loved ones in the bulletin.

PRINCE OF PEACE

Projected 2016 Projected YTD

LUTHERAN CHURCH YTD YTD Mission Surplus

January to June 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income $ 59,349.50 $ 118,699.00 $ 120,000.00 $ (1,301.00)

Other Unrestricted Income $ 14,021.25 $ 28,042.50 $ 14,605.00 $ 13,437.50

Total Unrestricted Income $ 73,370.75 $ 146,741.50 $ 134,605.00 $ 12,136.50

PRINCE OF PEACE




Envelope Income $ 59,349.50 $ 118,699.00 $ 120,000.00 $ (1,301.00)



PRINCE OF PEACE




Envelope Income $ 59,349.50 $ 118,699.00 $ 120,000.00 $ (1,301.00)



PRINCE OF PEACE




Envelope Income $ 59,349.50 $ 118,699.00 $ 120,000.00 $ (1,301.00)



PRINCE OF PEACE Projected 2016


January to October 2016 Income Totals Totals Proposal (Deficit)

Envelope Income 103,390.59 124,068.71 120,000.00 4,068.71

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PARISH SUPPORT

ROOF NEWS

The roof on Reformation Hall is showing signs that it is in need of

replacement. We have a leak on the west side of the building and

an inspection has revealed that shingles are beginning to curl and

there are some soft spots up there as well. We have had a couple

of companies take a look and have been advised that, barring any

unforeseen weather catastrophe, we should be able to wait until

spring to replace the roof. At this point two estimates have been

obtained and both are very close in price at $12,500 and $12,950.

Although steps have been taken to set aside funds for future capital

improvements, we only just began doing so this year. Council

made the determination earlier this year to designate a portion of

funds received from the Cantalician Center for building use each

month for this purpose. More recently, it was decided that the

funds raised by our Comedy Club and Meat Raffle events would

be designated for the roof. With these couple of measures being

taken we have a good start towards funding the roof replacement,

however, we still have a ways to go.

Those who are interested in making a donation for this project can

do so using a pew envelope and marking that the funds be

designated for the roof.

LEAVE A LEGACY

Give a gift that lasts beyond a lifetime. Easiest ways to impact the

future of your church are: remember us in your will, include us in

your retirement plan, purchase life insurance, set up a trust fund.

Need help getting started? Contact any member of the Prince of

Peace Board of managers.

CONGREGATIONAL BUDGET MEETING

Our annual congregational budget meeting for the approval of the

proposed 2017 budget will take place on Sunday, December 18

following the ONE 10:00 a.m. worship service led by the children

of SCS.

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MISSION SUPPORT MESSAGE

From Marcia Brown, Mission Interpreter

This is the season of pledge cards and annual budgets, so a review

of Mission Support seems appropriate.

Through God’s grace, we are freed in Christ to love and serve our

neighbors. By sharing your God-given time, talents, and financial

resources with your church, you are participating in God’s work in

your community and around the world.

YOUR CONGREGATION: when you make a financial gift to

your congregation, the congregation’s council stewards those funds

to support the work of your congregation. In your annual budget, a

portion of your offering is designated to be shared with the Upstate

New York Synod. This is called Mission Support. If you do not see

a line item in your congregation’s budget called Mission Support,

ask why not.

YOUR SYNOD: All the congregations’ Mission Support is

stewarded by Bishop Macholz and the synod leaders to support the

work of the synod. Things like nurturing congregations and

rostered leaders, camps, colleges, seminaries. Synods designate a

percentage of the Mission Support funds to be sent to the

churchwide organization, usually 40-50%.

CHURCHWIDE: Mission Support dollars are used to respond to

local and worldwide ministry opportunities, like new & renewing

congregations, chaplaincy, advocacy, multicultural ministries,

missionaries, hunger and disaster programs.

Watch a short video to learn more. Go to YouTube search, and

type in “Where does your offering go?”

We are church together for the sake of the world. God’s Work.

Our Hands.

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WEBSITE: WWW.POPDEPEW.ORG

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

PASTOR’S EMAIL: [email protected] Be sure to check out our website.

FALL/WINTER SCHEDULE CONTINUES

Worship takes place each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., with

Sunday Church School and Adult Faith Formation meeting at 9:45

a.m. each week. GIFT (Generations in Faith Together) takes place

on the first Sunday of each month.

WORKING VISION STATEMENT

Just as Jesus welcomed everyone into his family, we are called to

be a house of safety, love, hope, and grace where ALL are

accepted. As God’s beloved children, we work together to build a

community of disciples for friends and family, neighbors and

strangers.

MERRY CHRISTMAS! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Pastor Rebecca, the Congregation Council and Staff wish everyone

a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year

WEATHER CLOSING INFORMATION

Please watch WGRZ-channel 2 or WKBW-channel 7 for snow

closing information.

PRINTS OF PEACE DEADLINE

Articles for the February, March issue of Prints of Peace

Newsletter are due by Monday, January 16. Please leave your

articles in the office or e-mail them to [email protected].

Watch the bulletin, Facebook page, or website for updates and

additional events taking place in the future!

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