PRAYERS – Jon Cook; Karen Engels; Millie Mutka; Myria Strong; Kathy Mayo; Barb Zima’s friends Mick, Steven and Marilyn Hummel, Ryan Lauritzen; Nancy Ehlinger, Gregory Bowens; Laurie Nelson; Amber Ross’s daughter Linda; Karen Stanton’s friends Don & Penny Waite and sister Pam Schweitzer; Jerrie Van Haverbeke’s niece Jolane Gervasi; Bev Epping’s daughter Kimberly Epping Cardenas; Sandy Bishop’s friend Kelly Newman and brother Larry; Randy & Diane Niemczyk’s daughter Julia VanAvery, Randy’s mom Beverly, niece Sarah Joda, Denise Runde and Denise Hazel; Dick Volland; Valeria Hesselberg; Chris Markussen; Anne Verona’s sister/brother-in-law Pat & Woody Woodworth and friends Dennis Peterson, Natalie Madine, Eli Peters and Randy Ballard; Strong’s friend Erin Molle; Mark Lickteig’s daughter Missy; Debbie Cyrtmus’ mother, Rose Wicker and sister, Corrie Trittin; the Ebert’s friend Donna; Patricia Rasmussen’s sister Christine; Joyce Leander’s son Kevin Church; Ashley Clark’s friends Keith & Becky Hernandez and Kristie Dehart; the Waggoner’s sister-in-law Cheryl Busse, and friends Karla Zyhowski, Chris Sturgeon; Karen Engels niece Lisa and friend Bob; Ann Carlson’s people Erv, Ben, Christian and Darren; peace for all nations and comfort for those in distress.
PRAYER LIST PROCEDURE – Submit your prayer requests to the office in writing, by phone, by email or in person. If requesting prayers for someone other than yourself or an immediate family member, please obtain permission – unless the circumstances are public in nature.
PRAISE GOD FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS – Staci’s scan came back clear!
GUESTS – if you are visiting us today, please sign our book at the entrance to the sanctuary.
IVE GOT A MUG FOR YOU – ♪ ♫When the day looks rough ahead
And you’re miles and miles From your nice warm mug You just remember what your old pal said Boy, I’ve got a mug for you Yeah, I’ve got a mug for you. ♪ ♫
Help us ‘mug’ each other! Sign up for Fellowship Hour in the Fellowship Hall!
QUILTERS UNTIE! – I mean unite to tie. Tie one on with the quilting group as they assemble quilts. Meet every first and third Wed of the month 9:30 to 11:30 am.
BULLETIN BOARD – please check out the bulletin board. There is a LOT of important information from the ARDC in the hallway.
GREAT NEWS – Sandy Bishop received at $12,000 check from FORK for our Weekend Backpack Program! Many thanks to all who work so hard supporting this program.
JULY MOVIE NIGHT – Wed, Jul 8 at 5:30 pm will be our first movie night for the summer! 1776 will be showing! If you would like to sponsor a movie night, contact Ann.
SEPTEMBER MOVIE NIGHT – the Wed night TBD. We will be showing HAMILTON!
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’s LUNCHEON – Luncheon for June will be at the Highland Cottage on Wed, Jun 17 at 11:30 am. Located in Sugar Camp, across from the school. It’s the place with a fence and outdoor seating as well as inside, on the east side of Highway 17.
BETTE MUNNS FELLOWSHIP HOUR – we will be having a special Fellowship Hour is today! Bette’s birthday was Jun 11. We will celebrate her life during Fellowship. Bring stories and a smile!
ROCK THE RAFTERS – See the yellow form in the Narthex. We are looking for your top THREE hymns to incorporate into worship during the months of July and August. Please fill out the form and place in the Blessings Bucket no later than Jun 21.
CHURCH DIRECTORY UPDATE – Next version will be out July 1st, please let Ann know of any changes required.
JUNE BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES! – We have some big anniversaries this month: Celebrating the Roberts, Olsens, Roddas, Palmers (45), Kohlmans, Wrights (55), Tipples (50) Bauers, and the Wilfers. Our anniversaries outnumber the birthdays this month. Celebrating the births of Judy Hess, Oliver Clark, Fred Young, Terry Nordine, Jim Moravec, and Gary Ebert. If we missed anyone – please let us know. Birthday & Anniversary Sunday is Jun 21.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A GOAT – but it helps – to volunteer to mow the lawn this summer. We even have a riding lawn mower so you don’t have to chew your way through it. Regardless, you’ll be the Greatest Of All Times for us!
CHURCH PICNIC – on Jun 28 after Worship – we will have a church picnic. We supply basic beverages, Italian Beef and buns – you supply the fun, fellowship and your favorite summertime side dish and/or dessert! We will be eating inside and will have indoor/outdoor games available.
BE THE CHANGE …
LOOSE CHANGE SUMMER – all summer long we will have a ‘loose change’ jar in the Narthex next to the Blessing Bucket. Feel free to drop those pesky coins in the jar instead of having them roll around in the bottom of your bag, making a mess in your cup holder and filling up your change pocket.
NOISY OFFERING – if you want to really make some noise – join the Clark Kids during our July 12 worship and toss your coins into the wagon! Won’t be quite the same as the Trevi Fountain – but we can guarantee it will be a lot cuter!
SYNOD ASSEMBLY REFLECTIONS FROM RUTH RODDA & LISA KOHLMAN
Thank you Prince of Peace congregation for the opportunity to attend the 2026 ELGA Northern Great Lakes Synod assembly. This was the first time I participated in one of the assemblies and it was a very positive and uplifting day. The assembly theme “Seed Sowers” focused on the scripture passage from I Corinthians 3:6, I planted, Apollos watered, and God gave the growth.” Each presenter throughout the day wove this theme into their reports reminding us that while each of us, as disciples of Christ, can sow seeds and water those seeds in many ways, it is ultimately Christ who will provide the growth: in HIS time, not our time. This was a wonderful reminder to keep watering and watch what God can do. Bishop Katherine Finnegan gave a very comprehensive report including all the areas of growth throughout the synod. This past year saw growth not only faith formation and service but also financially. The assembly was also a time for celebrating Congregation anniversaries, Pastor ordination anniversaries and retirements.
One area that really impacted me was the report from Ms. Alison Richards the ELGA representative. She reviewed all the different ways the church reaches out, doing mission work, not only in our own communities but nationally and globally. One example is Lutheran Disaster Relief who is still actively working in Lahaina, Maui Hawaii with rebuilding after the 2023 fire. We also learned that the ELGA Youth Gathering 2027 will be held in Minneapolis MN. Finally, we were inspired by a recorded message from The Rev Yehiel Curry, Presiding Bishop of the ELGA. One quote I jotted down left me with something to reflect on, pray about, and consider was this “As we move forward, do we seek new ways to do church or continue down the same path.” – Ruth Rodda
I was impressed with the technology of being able to put together a zoom meeting for all the conferences in our Synod. Our conference was clearly the one having the most fun!!
I was also impressed with the generous giving of the congregations in our Synod to have $33,000 of surplus over budget especially with the congregations getting smaller.
I didn’t realize all the different organizations that the Synod supports such as World Hunger, Disaster relief, Lutheran Social Services etc
I loved the casual setting for the worship service & the lunch was amazing. Everyone was very welcoming & friendly. – Lisa Kohlman
FUN FACT – You are awesome!
NOTES FROM ANN – Check out the pictures that Dave Tipple sent me. Dave and Denis Del Ponte have been working diligently to switch over our sanctuary lights from the old bulbs to LED bulbs. Which will save the church time and money in the upcoming years. There was a conversion kit needed, but it didn’t quite do the trick. So they created a doohickey to to attach to the thingamabob to make it all work. We are continually thankful the talent at Prince of Peace.
Oh – and we were able to sneak back into church on Thursday.
A couple of weeks I mentioned our new family member. He is now 14 weeks old and he is keeping us on our toes. Here is a picture of Leinie (beer, Marines, Wisconsin). He is going to be a beast.
A long-time friend reached out to me this past week with a great travel opportunity. It is a chance to do something I’ve wanted to do – something I put on a lifetime to-do list about 20 years ago. I was concerned about cost and time. Burt gave it an immediate thumbs-up and said “Go for it”. I was going to say ‘no’ and then as I was leaving home to go somewhere, the thought hit me, “If not now – when?” I called my friend back and said “I’m in”. More on this adventure later.
Your question for this week is – “If not now – when?”
