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TRANSFIGURATION OF OUR LORD The Epiphany of our Lord on January 6 begins a long period after Advent and

Christmas when the image of light is at the center of our thoughts about our

Lord. Remember, the light of the star leads those wise men to the infant

Christ.

During all of the weeks of Epiphany, we see in Sunday’s worship passages

that the light grows brighter. The Sunday following the Epiphany is always

the Baptism of our Lord, where there is water, the Spirit as a dove, and a

voice from heaven, “this is my Son.”

Each week thereafter more and more we learn about this Holy One who has

come. The revealing light [after all the word “epiphany” means revealing]

shines brighter and brighter, as Jesus comes calling disciples, teaching, and

healing.

Then finally on the last Sunday of this season, the Transfiguration of our

Lord, we see our Lord in the brightest light joined by two leaders of the faith.

Once again, we hear a voice from heaven just in case we haven’t gotten it yet,

“this is my Son.” Make no mistake this Jesus of Nazareth is the One who has

come into the world for us, just as the scriptures – law and prophets – have

said.

Don’t forget the festival Sunday just before Ash Wednesday and Lent – The

Transfiguration of our Lord, February 26.

Volume 12, Issue 02

IN THIS ISSUE

Transfiguration

Shrove Tuesday

Art for Faith’s Sake

Go & Do Likewise

Preview

Capital Appeal

Education & Classes

Youth Spring Schedule

Parents’ Night Out

More to Explore in 2017

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

455 Missouri Avenue North

Largo, FL 33770

Tel: 727-585-9969

info@poplargo.org

www.poplargo.org

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Shrove Tuesday

“THE FEAST BEFORE THE FAST” – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH AT 6PM

This day before the disciplines of Lent begin is a traditional day of feasting. On

Mardi Gras at PoP, we’ll continue our traditional way of marking this feast time

by serving pancakes and everything you might imagine would accompany such

a meal. The feast begins at 6pm. Don’t forget the children will also be

burying their Alleluia banner as a part of the celebration and will wait to

“resurrect” it on Easter Sunday. All proceeds over the cost of this event will go

to helping our high school youth go to camp this summer.

Art for Faith’s Sake Continues…

The Singing Tree has performed together since 2006, having met initially at

the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa. With Ray’s extensive knowledge and love

of folk music and Lloyd’s classical music training and orchestral experience,

the Singing Tree brings two powerful music traditions together into something

unique and powerful. They will be featured here at Prince of Peace IN

CONCERT on Sunday, March 19th at 3:00pm.

WEDNESDAYS TOGETHER Wednesdays at 5:30pm in the Hall

What started nearly 27 years ago as a

trial event has turned into a ministry of

family, friendship, fellowship and

Christian education. Sign up weekly at

www.poplargo.org for a wonderful time

of dinner, music and learning in Christ.

During our regular season, supper is

served weekly at 5:30pm. During Lent,

supper is served at 5:15pm. You may

also sign up via Sunday’s attendance

cards or call the Church Office:

727.585.9969

ENTERING THE LENTEN SEASON – DATES

& TIMES TO REMEMBER

February 26

Transfiguration 8:45am, 11am

of Our Lord

March 1

Ash Wednesday 11am, 7pm

Mar 1 – Apr 5 Lenten Wednesdays

Responsive Prayer 12pm

Evening Prayer 7pm

April 9

Palm Sunday 8:45am, 11am

Join us for Shrove Tuesday!

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A Word About Common Prayer

On Friday, January 20 we were blessed to host the Common Prayer event for Tampa Bay with the Roman Catholic diocese of St. Petersburg. Bishop Robert Schaefer presided with Vicar General Msgr. Robert Morris, and many Lutherans and Catholics from the area participated and attended. Common Prayer is a commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

As I tried to express before worship the following Sunday, God has blessed Prince of Peace with many gifts, among them being a gift of hospitality – of welcoming, making space for worship, learning, serving, of “setting a table” with grace.

So many of you worked so hard, literally setting tables, tuning up instruments and voices, making certain we had mics and additional cameras/monitors at the ready; patrolling the parking lot; acolyting, ushering, welcoming, cleaning, gardening, polishing, baking, shopping, arranging flowers, serving – all done with smiles, patience, great energy, and a heart for being/doing the best we are able as we share with others what God has given us. Hard work, to be sure. What a joy!

As always, it is such a blessing to serve with you all. I thank God for you all.

- Pr. Joe

GO & DO LIKEWISE IN 2017 Save the Date & Mark Your Calendars

On Friday, March 24th and Saturday, March 25th, we will be the hands of God in our community – helping others through cooking and serving meals, making and distributing care bags, sending cards and notes, cleaning, painting, planting and landscaping – whatever is needed to Go & Do Likewise. Mark your calendars now to join in the fun! Please let us know if you know a great agency or organization that can use our help. Just email Pamela: pkeehni@aol.com

PRINCE OF PEACE PRESCHOOL Are you seeking a FRESH START for your preschooler?

Prince of Peace Preschool focuses on the BIG picture –

providing structure and education in a nurturing environment.

As a certified Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) provider,

Prince of Peace Preschool creates an opportunity for 4-year-

olds to enroll at no cost during the learning hours.

Contact us to learn more about our curriculum and enrollment.

T: 727.585.9790 | poplargo.org/preschool | kmende@poplargo.org

PRAYER AROUND THE CROSS

Wednesday Evening

February 8th at 7:07pm

Last fall, we experienced this unique time of quiet prayer together as a close to our Wednesday evening. Following our meal and learning time on this night, we will join in prayer in the sanctuary.

Each day wherever we are, we offer to God our prayers. When we are together in worship on Sundays, we lift our voices in prayers and praises, making a joyful noise to the Lord even as scripture encourages us.

Sometimes it may be good for us to experience prayers and praises another way. With all of the harsh noise all around us and within, times together listening in the evening stillness can surely inspire our spirits.

Prayer around the cross is a time of prayer, scripture reading, song and silence. In this 20-minute worship time, we will gather around an illuminated cross, hear brief passages, pray aloud and in our hearts and experience the silence of prayerful moments with sisters and brothers in Christ.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR YOUTH SPRING SCHEDULE

February 3rd Decathlon Synod Event (MS, HS)

February 28th Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper (HS Cooks)

March 5th Escape Thrill (MS Youth)

April 9th Palm Sunday Breakfast (MS Cooks)

May 6th Conference Youth Event (MS, HS)

June 12th – 16th Vacation Bible School

July 16th – 22nd Summer Camp (ELEM, MS, HS)

Keep your eyes opened for more in the coming months!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT GO & DO? Each year members and friends of Prince of Peace join forces with our local community to help and impact the lives of others. Over this two-day weekend, you have an opportunity to dive in – work an hour (or two!) or volunteer for the full weekend of service. Be sure to read the newsletter insert for more! Sign-up sheets will be available on Sunday, March 5th.

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Your Celebrate/Build! News Share

JUNE 2017 IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER Can you believe it? We began our 3 year Celebrate our Past...Build our

Future capital appeal to construct a Learning Center [LC] and refurbish what

has become our Community Outreach Center [COC] in July, 2014. And now

we are almost at the end.

And, again, can you believe it? Of the $911,421 pledged at that time, as of

January 23, we have received $902,242.92! That’s up from $884,677.26 in

December. We may not make it to the pledged goal, because some friends

who pledged have died and others have moved.

But as you recall we have had so many, who were not able to pledge, to give

along the way. And one family encouraged us all to give a little more by

matching some of the gifts.

Remember at the congregational meeting we voted to take some of the funds

to retire the old mortgage and set aside other funds to replace an “ancient”

leaking roof. In another article, you will see another way we have been

blessed to use the funds. Blessings abound!

Now, let us continue in our prayers to God for our ministries, current and

future, that work we know God has given us and the opportunities we have

not yet dreamed. May all we do honor the holy One by whose grace we are

made whole.

Thanks be to God!

2016 CONGREGATIONAL MONTHLY OFFERING SUMMARY General Fund

Nov 2016

Receipts

Expenses Difference Proposed Receipts

Nov $45,338.80 $54,958.43 ($9,619.63) $51,600.00

YTD $575,401.96 $620,174.17 ($44,772.21) $574,050.00

BUILDING TEAM

Kent Zoller, Co-Chairman

John Sandeen, Co-Chairman

Ausma Mackus

Bobby Cook

Kevin Murphy

Steve Leonard

FINANCE TEAM

Kim Adams

Charlie Campbell

Tom Gahan

Ausma Mackus

$0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

TOTAL C/B PLEDGED TOTAL PLEDGES RECEIVED

$911,421$902,243

Total C/B Pledged Total Pledges Received

ONLINE GIVING

By scanning this “QR code” using an app on your

smart phone, you can make gifts to God at Prince of

Peace electronically. Simple, right? Don’t have a

smart phone? Visit www.poplargo.org for easy

online giving.

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Adult Education

2017 is a year of commemoration as we remember together the events of 500 years ago that brought about what history calls the Reformation. We invite you to come on Sundays and Wednesdays (and on other days of the week) to explore the powerful, prophetic and saving word of God. We will learn more of what we called Lutheran Christians hold dear.

SUNDAY CLASSESSUNDAY ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Paul’s letter to Christians in Rome has been inspiring Christians from the first

century to Augustine, Luther, Wesley and each one of us. “Nothing can

separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus,” Paul writes, and our hearts

are indeed warmed. We continue this study throughout February.

Join us for this series as we study together on Sundays at 10am in the

Chapel.

DISCOVERING THE PSALMSWEDNESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER

What a response to this study of the Psalms. We’ll continue through the month.

We are exploring and making new discoveries in what would have been our

Lord’s psalm and prayer book. Most have heard that Luther was inspired by

psalms to write hymns. While we are comforted with psalms we learned in our

childhood, there are other psalms where the writers have dared to call out to

the LORD in unexpected and surprising ways. Join us on Wednesday evenings

in February as we open ourselves to the Psalms.

TURNING ASIDE

A New Time for Study

In Exodus while shepherding his

flock, Moses sees a bush burning,

but not being consumed. “I must

turn aside and look at this great

sight, and see why the bush is not

burned up,” says Moses. There,

the LORD confronts him, calls

him, teaches him.

So, why don’t we turn aside. On

the second and fourth Monday

evenings of each month, we will

read a book together. Pr. Joe will

lead the group as we explore

older classics and newer ones,

too. We’ll discuss, ask one

another questions, wonder out

loud what an author is saying

and listen for what our Lord may

be teaching us.

Our times together will go 60-80

minutes. We’ll start at 7PM and

meet in the COC [Community

Outreach Center]. Since it is

Reformation anniversary year,

we’ll begin on Monday, March 13

with “Life Together” by Lutheran

Christian martyr, Dietrich

Bonhoeffer. Bookstores, online

services and even the library can

help you. We may have a copy

in our church library.

Let’s turn aside together.

INQUIRERS’ CLASS BEGINS –

Sundays at 10am in the Church Office

Inquirers’ Class is for all who would like to know more about the Lutheran tradition of the faith. Bring your questions, meet the staff, and engage in conversation about the faith we share. Meet us in the Church Office each Sunday! Our weekly conversations will be each through February 26th.

THIRD GRADE BIBLES

On February 26th, our 3rd grade students will receive Bibles as one of our Stepping Stones of Faith. On February 12th & 26th, children and parents will meet after worship in the Parish Hall (12:15pm-1:30pm, lunch provided) to learn about their Bibles. Please let Pastor Adam know if you are planning on receiving your Bible. Any 4th graders who did not receive a Bible last year are also welcomed and encouraged to attend.

SUNDAY PREVIEW – THURSDAYS AT 10AM Don’t forget, on Thursday mornings, we meet over coffee to look over the scripture readings coming up on Sunday morning. Get a head start in prayerfully pondering those passages with Pastor Vern Squire and Pastor Jim Schalkhauser. It is a wonderful way of preparing for worship and anticipating the prayers, hymns and sermon for Sunday. Join us in the Community Outreach Center at 10am!

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Grands Weekend at Luther Springs

March 10-12, 2017

Bring your grandchildren for a weekend

of spiritual growth and fun! Each day

includes worship, Bible study, exploring

creativity, sharing stories, and growing

together in Christ. Activities include

campfires, cookie baking, crafts, hiking,

and plenty of family free time.

Children may stay with grandparents or

in Morgan Village Cabins with a Luther

Springs counselor. Each cabin is carpeted, heated/air-conditioned, and has its

own restroom. Accommodations for adults are in comfortable hotel-style rooms

with a private bath. RV sites with water and electrical hookup are also available.

Registration fees include four delicious meals and lots of snacks.

Presented in cooperation with ALOA (Adult Lutherans Organized for Action). Program

Leaders: Rev. Dick Hafer, Steven Helm, and Margo Walbolt.

Parents’ Night Out! Elementary Lock-In

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT | ELEMENTARY NIGHT IN! $10 | Friday, February 24 at 6pm to Saturday, February 25 at 8:30am

Please join us for a night full of fun and a little learning as we make our infamous box cars to watch movies in drive-in style in the Parish Hall. We will talk about Lent and the importance of prayer. There is sure to be a craft and gobs of games – we will also bake some prayer pretzels that will be edible this time! Bring a friend, invite a neighbor, and bring your imagination! We will have pizza for supper and will serve breakfast on Saturday morning. Scholarships are available as well! Contact Pastor Adam or Angie Pryor: 727.768.9961 | angiepryor@rocketmail.com with questions.

*We are in need of BIG boxes for our drive-in style movie for the kids – please drop one off to the Church Office if you are able!

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 SAVE THE DATE!

Imagine a world where curious kids become hands-on inventors who discover that they are lovingly crafted by God!

Children and volunteers alike: mark your calendars for June 12-16, 2017. Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School is coming soon! Registration will open in late March.

SOUP-ER BOWL SUNDAY GIFTS – FEBRUARY 5TH

“Lord, even as we enjoy the Super

Bowl football game, help us to be

mindful of those who are without

a bowl of soup to eat.”

It started with a simple prayer

that gave birth to an idea of

looking beyond ourselves, using a

time of gathering, fun, football

and food to unify our nation to

collect money and canned food for

those in need.

Please consider donating money

and/or food on Sunday,

February 5th.

Our youth will be on-hand to receive

your donations which will benefit

RCS, our local food pantry.

WEDNESDAYS TOGETHER, 5:30pm in Parish Hall <learn more on p. 2> Supper Served Weekly: $2.50/Child | $5.00/Adult To sign up visit poplargo.org, fill out your RSVP via upcoming Sunday attendance cards, or contact Faye in the Church Office at 727.585.9969.

REGISTRATION INFO:

REGISTER BY 2/09/17 $90 per adult, $70 per child

REGISTER AFTER 2/09/17 $115 per adult, $80 per child

Registration for the fourth

child is free!

REGISTER 1 OF 3 WAYS:

Call 828.209.6329

www.novusway.com

registration@novusway.com

Contact Margo Walbolt for more information: 727.535.1155 or margo.walbolt@mac.com.

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Work Being Done on the Sanctuary/Parish Hall

At our congregational meeting in December, we voted to approve the use of funds to replace the roof over our kitchen and choir room. This elder roof has been patched numerous times and continues to leak. It was a wise decision to take $20,000+ from funds raised in our capital appeal to take care of this valuable asset to our ministry.

In spring 2016 the Congregation Council discussed many times investigating the replacement of the original [yes, original!] air handler in our sanctuary and the cooling units. The system had begun to leak coolant and was no longer operating efficiently. Because of the expertise of certain congregation members, we have patched, applied band aids, etc. to make it last longer. It now must be replaced before we hit the hot season. Also, last spring a generous member of the congregation gave us a gift to help with this effort whenever we engaged a contractor. We have sought three bids and much to our shock they are all in the $43,000 to $44,000 range, twice as much as we had anticipated. While the gift covers nearly half that amount, we still must take the other amount from major maintenance funds. Thanks be to God for that gift and for the major maintenance resources.

It is important for all of us to know how resources are being cared for and how we are addressing the needs of the place God has given us. We will keep you informed when this work begins.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM CONGREGATION COUNCIL

- Received revised report from Bill Silberman regarding a bid from a contractor to construct planting areas, lay pavers, etc.; decided to seek another bid before making a decision

- Voted to proceed with replacing the kitchen/choir room roof that holds several a/c units

- Voted to replace original air handler in sanctuary and outside units which have been leaking for many months

- Voted to move funds from the Memorial Fund to balance the shortfall in expenditures for 2016

- Received a report regarding NovusWay Ministry’s Mission Possible capital appeal for funds to expand Luther Springs; we will decide in February how to proceed

- Voted to provide Preschool with funds from the Vision Fund to cover a shortfall in payroll in late February

- Heard from Pr. Adam that we may be receiving an application for a summer intern; stipend to be provided from a source outside the congregation

PEACE GARDEN PLANNED FOR 2017

As many of you have already heard, the former preschool playground (between the newly renovated Community Outreach Center and the Parish Hall) will become our new Prince of Peace Garden. As plans progress, we now have an opportunity to participate in the Commemorative Walkway by donating an engraved brick to honor a special person, recognize your family members, or remember a loved one.

Special forms are available in the church office or in the Parish Hall. A member of the Peace Garden committee will also be available after Sunday services under the portico if you have questions or would like to pick up a form (also available at poplargo.org). Engraved bricks are $65.00 each. We look forward to sharing our excitement as this beautification project progresses through the early Spring.

LIVING IN CHRIST SMALL

GROUP MINISTRIES

Healthy Lifestyles 3pm, Mondays in the Parish Hall

Developing healthy lifestyles while maintaining faith in the Lord. Call Ursula: 727.596.5026

Gardening Angels 7am-9am, Tuesdays at PoP

Help plant, trim, cut back, weed, and pick up debris on our church property. Join this co-ed group for a little work, lots of laughs, fun and fellowship. Call Tom: 727.244.3373.

Walking in Faith 8am, Thursdays at Taylor Park

Take an early morning stroll in the park – walk at your own pace with a lively group of friends! Meet us at Shelter 1. The walk takes just under an hour, then we’re off to Panera Bread on West Bay for bagels and coffee! Put on your walking shoes, and join us!

Grief Support 3pm on 3rd Thursdays at Denny’s

Folks find meaning in this shared experience of getting together monthly. All are welcome. Contact Jane: 727.585.9969.

Habitat for Humanity 8am on 1st Saturdays

Love to serve? Volunteer on first Saturdays! Contact Charlie: 727.559.1131.

Men’s Bible Study 8am on 2nd & 4th Saturdays

The men gather in the Community Outreach Building for coffee, conversation & study.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast 8am on 3rd Saturdays

Meet us in the Parish Hall for breakfast and fellowship.

Homeless Empowerment Prog. 11:15am on 4th Saturdays

PoP assists HEP and serves in the buffet line. No special skills are needed – just come and serve!

2017 FebruarySUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

29 30 31 01 02 03 049:15 Preschool Chapel11:00 Bricks 4 KidzWednesdays Together4:45 Blood Pressures5:30 Supper Together6:15 Education Hour6:15 Children's Choir6:30 Go & Do Team7:30 Parish Choir

8:00 Walking in Faith9:00 Quilt Tying10:00 Sunday Preview6:00 AA, OCP**7:00 Commission Meetings7:00 CodAnon***7:00 Girl Scout Svc Team

9:00 Partners in Prayer6:00 OA****6:00 AA, OCP**6:00 LifeKeys Disc. Wkshp6:30 Girl Scouts / Brownies

8:00 Habitat for Humanity8:30 LifeKeys Disc. Wkshp

05 06 07 08 09 10 115th Sunday After Epiphany8:15 & 10:30 Parish Choir8:45 & 11:00 HC*10:00 Education Hour10:00 Inquirers' ClassSoup-er Bowl of Caring

10:30 Naomi Circle3:00 Healthy Lifestlyes8:00 AA, Alanon

7:00 Gardening Angels9:00 Staff Planning9:30 Ruth's Promise6:00 AA, OCP**6:00 TOPS*****6:30 OA****7:00 Bells Angels

9:15 Preschool ChapelWednesdays Together4:45 Blood Pressures5:30 Supper Together6:15 Education Hour6:15 Children's Choir6:30 Go & Do Team7:07 Prayer Around the Cross7:30 Parish Choir

8:00 Walking in Faith10:00 Sunday Preview12:00 Game Day6:00 AA, OCP**7:00 CodAnon***7:00 Girl Scout Svc Team

9:00 Partners in Prayer6:00 OA****6:00 AA, OCP**

8:00 Men's Bible Study10:00 Craft Time

12 13 14 15 16 17 186th Sunday After Epiphany8:15 & 10:30 Parish Choir8:45 & 11:00 HC*10:00 Education Hour10:00 Inquirers' ClassLWR Coffee Sales12:15 Learn About Bibles7:00 Compassionate Friends

9:00 Basket Weaving10:00 Elizabeth Circle3:00 Healthy Lifestlyes6:30 Girl Scouts / Juniors7:00 Miriam Circle8:00 AA, Alanon

7:00 Gardening Angels9:00 Staff Planning9:00 Basket Weaving9:30 Ruth's Promise6:00 AA, OCP**6:00 TOPS*****7:00 Bells Angels

9:15 Preschool Chapel11:00 Bricks 4 Kidz4:00 PoPTARTSWednesdays Together4:45 Blood Pressures5:30 Supper Together6:15 Education Hour6:15 Children's Choir6:30 Go & Do Team7:30 Parish Choir

8:00 Walking in Faith10:00 Sunday Preview10:00 PoPTARTS Manatee3:00 Grief Support6:00 AA, OCP**6:15 Executive Committee7:00 Congregation Council7:00 Booked for Dessert7:00 CodAnon***

9:00 Partners in Prayer6:00 OA****6:00 AA, OCP**6:30 Girl Scouts / Brownies7:30 Sons of Norway

8:00 Men's Prayer Breakfast

19 20 21 22 23 24 257th Sunday After Epiphany8:15 & 10:30 Parish Choir8:45 & 11:00 HC*10:00 Education Hour10:00 Inquirers' Class1:00pm Worship at the Pk2:30 Rib-Off at the Park

3:00 Healthy Lifestlyes6:00 Preschool Board8:00 AA, Alanon

7:00 Gardening Angels9:00 Staff Planning9:30 Ruth's Promise6:00 AA, OCP**6:00 TOPS*****7:00 Bells Angels

9:15 Preschool ChapelWednesdays Together4:45 Blood Pressures5:30 Supper Together6:15 Education Hour6:15 Children's Choir6:30 Go & Do Team7:30 Parish Choir

8:00 Walking in Faith10:00 Sunday Preview12:00 Game Day6:00 AA, OCP**7:00 CodAnon***

9:00 Partners in Prayer6:00 OA****6:00 AA, OCP**6:30 Pemberton Wedding Rehearsal

8:00 Men's Bible Study11:15 Homeless Emp. Prog

26 27 28 01 02 03 04Transfiguration of Our Lord8:15 & 10:30 Parish & Children Choirs8:45 & 11:00 HC*10:00 Education Hour10:00 Inquirers' Class11:00 Receive New Members3rd Graders Receive Bibles12:15 Learn About Bibles

3:00 Healthy Lifestlyes3:00 WELCA Board6:30 Girl Scouts / Juniors8:00 AA, Alanon

7:00 Gardening Angels9:00 Staff Planning9:30 Ruth's Promise9:30 Practical Grace6:00 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper6:00 AA, OCP**6:00 TOPS*****7:00 Bells Angels

Keep up with all Prince of Peace events with your PoP At-A-Glance Calendar! Questions? Just call the Church Office: 727.585.9969.

LifeKeys Discovery Workshp

MY MONTHLY NOTES:

MY GUIDE/NOTES:

*HC: Holy Communion**AA, OCP: Alcoholics Anonymous, Our Common Problem***CodAnon: Codependents Anonymous****OA: Overeaters Anonymous*****TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly

Decathlon Synod Event (MS, HS)

Parents' Night Out | Elementary Lock-in

FEBRUARY BAPTISMS

Beth Beherndt Ashley Fields Mary Kay Koch Elizabeth McEntegart Debbie Storey

Rose Bird Leilani Fisher Marian Kooiman Jon Morris Julia Sucharski

Gerald Brauer Cynthia Gorski Brittani Loesch Carol Murphy Casey Temple

Michael Carmody Tony Hanson Karl Mackus Thomas Olson

Gary Dahlvik Lisbett Haraschak Caitlin Maj Deloris Pudwill

Kellie Dreger Marilyn Holmes Cailey Mateo Tim Riley

ADAM’S RIB COOK-OFF! FEBRUARY 19TH - WORSHIP AT THE PARK!

Eagle Lake Park | 1800 Keene Road, Shelters 5 & 6 Can you cook a good rib? Consider joining our rib-off! Competitors will purchase and prepare 6 racks of ribs. The winner will receive $50 to donate to their favorite PoP Ministry AND a Rib-Off trophy. Join us for food, fellowship & fun to benefit our Youth Scholarship Fund. Bring a side dish to share if you are able.

GO & DO LIKEWISE IN 2017 Mark your calendars for Friday & Saturday, March 24-25th!

Each year the wonderful people of Prince of Peace join forces to help those in our community who help others. We cook, clean, care, perform, paint, rake, pray and anything else that is helpful. You can stay right here at the church to do God’s work for those in need, or you can work on-site at agencies like Kimberly Home, Clearwater Free Clinic, Pinellas Hope, Clothes to Kids, Habitat for Humanity, Ronald McDonald House, Lighthouse for the Blind and many more.

Work an hour to two or the whole weekend. Have fun and make friends – more than 150 of our members help out each year. Watch for the sign-up sheets coming March 5th.

Questions? Contact a team leader - Faye, 727.585.9969 (faye@poplargo.org) OR Pam,

727.709.3668 (pkeehni@aol.com).

EXPLORE MORE AT PRINCE OF PEACE IN 2017

Worship 1:00PM | Food Served 2:30PM | $10/adult, $5/child 13 & under

Games, fun & fellowship for all ages. Tickets are available Sundays under the Portico and at Wednesday Night Supper. Questions? Call Ron Carter: 727.725.4503 OR the Church Office: 727.585.9969

Hospital Stays/Surgeries

Loren Mathre Dottie Tralins Maxine Begnotti Ernie Pottinger

Deaths

Roy Churan Bill Kuschel

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We celebrate Holy Communion each Sunday at 8:45AM and 11:00AM. We have a fully-staffed childcare center

for infants, toddlers and children under 4 years old available on Sundays from 8:30AM to 12:15PM. Coffee and

fellowship follows 8:45AM worship, with Sunday School from 10-10:50AM. Visit us online: www.poplargo.org.

Worship at Prince of Peace

SUNDAY PREVIEW – WEEKLY

ON THURSDAYS

Our weekly Sunday Preview

includes coffee over lively

discussion centered on history and

interesting facts about the

scripture for Sunday worship.

Feel free to share in fellowship

over the Word with us at 10am on

Thursdays in the COC!

BOOKED FOR DESSERT’S

UPCOMING READS – FEB. 16

This group comes together on the

third Thursday to share insights,

issue opinions and something

sweet. Jump into our next

gathering!

February 16 at 7pm in the Hall

All the Light We Cannot See, by

Anthony Doerr

POPTARTS VISIT MANATEE

VILLAGE – FEB. 16

FREE | Meet at PoP at 10:00am

for Carpooling

We’re taking a trip to visit

Manatee Village Historical Park

– a smaller version of our

Heritage Village. Come along for

this self-guided tour. Admission

is free! We’ll have lunch at

Miller’s Dutch Kitch’n, where

they have the best pies around!

EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY