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NEWSLETTER FOR MAY, 2012 PRINCE OF PEACE
FROM THE PASTOR
Prince of Peace did an
outstanding job this Lent and Easter Season!
After all, our only task
is to announce God’s love for us through Jesus Christ our Lord. We did so splendidly through the welcoming
and friendliness of our potlucks and worship, through the hard work of so many in
bringing about our Easter worship, and by the genuinely joyous way we
celebrated!
Thank you, thank you,
thank you, for all your hard work this Lent and Easter! We can all be proud of the way we so lovingly
worked together for a wonderful celebration of God’s love!
ABOUT THE COMING SUNDAYS
During Lent and Holy Week
we heard the story of God’s love for us through Jesus Christ our Lord.
On Easter we wondered at
the hope of eternal life Jesus has given us through his resurrection from the
dead.
After the resurrection,
the risen Christ sent us out to tell everyone about the Good News of God’s love.
So, how can we have the faith
to believe and spread the Good News?
During this month we’ll
learn we are to:
1. Abide in Christ
2. Love each other
3. Live in Truth, and,
4. Listen to the Spirit of God
“Why Abide?”
May 6, 2012, The Fifth
Sunday of Easter
John 15:1-8
“What is Complete Joy?”
May 13, 2012 Sixth Sunday
of Easter
John 15:9-17
MOTHER’S DAY!
“What is Sanctification?”
May 20, 2012 The Seventh
Sunday of Easter
John 17:6-19
“What Couldn’t They Bear?”
Day of Pentecost May 27,
2012
Men’s Dinner and Bible
Study May 10th at Saint Andrews
From 7:30 until 9:00 P.M.
We’ll compare Kosher steak with regular steak, along with baked potatoes (with
everything) and a salad! Come enjoy dinner, and then enjoy a “word study” in
God’s Word. Please let us know if you
can come!
Memorial to Dorothy Huffman
Memorial to Virginia
Grinna
Fresh News from Lutheran
Social Services (pending!)
Did you know Lutherans have their very
own credit union?
The Synod has had an ongoing relationship with Lutheran
Credit Union of America for many years. You may think that you need a
local branch, however they are as close as picking up the phone or a click
of the mouse. They understand us and can relate to our needs, and they
can relate to yours too!
Does your church need a
loan? Or do you need a great rate auto loan? Credit Card? Home
Loan? Home Equity Line of Credit? Free checking account? Free
bill payment? Even a free box of checks! Call 800.729.7307 and
speak with one of LCUA's friendly, knowledgeable member service officers
to find out how Lutheran Credit Union of America can help you too.
Make
This Summer an Adventure to Remember Forever!
You
are invited to visit the Southwest California Synod's newest Global Mission
Companion Synod: El Salvador, Central America!
If
you have ever wanted to serve God on a mission trip, now is the time! Come with members from the synod to
El Salvador, Central America this summer, August 1-August 10, 2012.
The
cost is $775 per participant, covering lodging and meals. Airfare is extra,
usually around $450 per person.
Calling All
Congregations!
This
summer is very special because church congregations of the Southwest California
Synod can come find sister Lutheran churches to partner with in El Salvador.
Please send a person or small group representing your congregation in
California to find a sister church congregation for mutual prayer partnership
and encouragement for both congregations. We would love for you to share this
most inspiring faith experience of our lives!
For
more information, please call Pastors Anna-Kari (310)
818-9231 and Pastor Kristian
Johnson (310) 818-9230 and co-leader Julie Jacks.
We
would love to have everyone registered by Sunday, April 24, 2012.
Fresh News from Lutheran Social Services
LSS Community Care Centers
WE NEED FOOD!
The clients just keep coming! We also need toothpaste, tooth brushes, shampoo, (full size or hotel size) deodorant, and razors.
DON'T FORGET THE GOLF TOURNAMENT! MAY 14,2012
Everyone is welcome to the Woodland Hills Country Club for a day of golf, Monday, May 14th. Proceeds will go to Lutheran Social Services. Please call Jan to sign up.
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