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| Prince of Peace E-Newsletter: April 2024 |
| Welcome to the Prince of Peace Monthly Newsletter. This newsletter is designed to keep you up to date on all that is going on here at Prince of Peace. If you ever have something you would like included in our next E-News, please contact Karina Higareda |
| APRIL CALENDARMonday, April 1stOffice Closed For Easter Wednesday, April 3rdBible Study @ 2pm Sunday, April 28thNW Food Truck Festival @ 11am-5pm |
 A HUGE THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT PARTICIPATED!Our “Fill the Truck Event” was a huge success!Thanks to you we raised over 1,450 pounds of food, we could not have done this without each and every one of you! |
 PLEASE JOIN US TO CELEBRATE!Building on Dreams Special Event coming April 11thAt 5pm: Quincy Hall, MinneapolisCome one, come all!!Avenues for Youth is having a special birthday party celebrating 30 years of service to youth experiencing homelessness and you have an opportunity to participate. Please consider attending “Building on Dreams”, Avenues for Youth’s annual fundraiser. This is a casual after work event with inspirational testimonials from former Avenues youth, community leaders, talented musicians and a variety of fun activities.Prince of Peace has been a long time sponsor of this event and we’d love to have you join our POP Outreach team at this event by registering online at: give.avenuesforyouth.org.We have so much fun together each year and always learn more about the many great things Avenues is doing in our community.Your support of this event will help provide emergency shelter, short term housing and much needed resources for 300 youth in Hennepin county and surrounding suburbs in 2024. We hope you’ll add this program to your calendars.Please note: As you register for the event, you will be asked “Who is your Building on Dreams host?” simply click on the drop down menu & answer: Amy Kust & Prince of Peace. Mark Your Calendars:Sunday, April 28th from 11am – 5pmThe POP Food Truck Festival is BACK! Come and sample up to 20 different food trucks ranging from roasted coffee, to freshly made sandwiches, to rolled ice cream & cheesecakes, there is something delicious for everyone!! |
 SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND FOOD PACKING EVENTWe invite you to join with other Prince of Peace volunteers to pack food at Second Harvest Heartland on Wednesday, May 1 from 6PM – 8PM. This is a fun event for friends and families to do together and great timing for students (8 years and older) who need volunteer credits before the end of the school year. Sign-up at the Welcome Center kiosk or click HERE. |
Grow Deep Opportunities Women’s Bible StudyWomen’s Bible Study meet every first Wednesday of the month. For this month the date is April 3rd at 2pm. If you have questions or are interested in joining the group contact Alys Nelson at (612) 599-5457.Men’s Bible StudyMeet via ZOOM every two weeks, with their next meeting on:Monday, Apr 8th at 6:30pmMonday, Apr 22nd at 6:30pmThe meeting ID is: 696 581 968 & the passcode is: 491897, please contact Eric Rahmig for more information at: erahmig@comcast.netPrince of Peace Book ClubMeets monthly in members homes. For more information on the book being discussed, and meeting place, please call Dianne Malewicki at (763) 242-3821. |
Children, Youth and Family Ministry Updates After a Busy March with Spring Break, Holy Week and the Plant Sale – we are going to slow things down a little bit, while still keeping the energy going for Children, Youth and Family Ministry!* Childrens Ministry will be hosting a Parents DAY OUT on Saturday, April 20th from 10am-4pm* Middle School Ministry will be hosting a Game Night (back by popular demand) on Friday, April 19th from 6-10pm.* High School Ministry will be having an event that is still TBD.For more information on these events AND everything else going on in the world of Children, Youth and Family Ministry you can see our full newsletter HERE. |
Extra News and Information  Church Library NewsSpring has now officially arrived and soon we will be out enjoying the warm temps and sunshine. During the April showers, you might like to enjoy several good books and DVDs that are on display in the library. Come and see what we have for you! HERE Music Ministry: Choir & BellsIf you like to sing, or ring bells and are interested in Prince of Peace’s choir or bells team please click HERE to email us.Our choir and bells team practice on Wednesdays here at POP, see below for times:Wednesdays: Bells meet at 6pm/Choir meets at 6:45pm |
 A PLACE FOR YOUWe need you in order to help others! Here at POP we have a variety of ways where folks can “lend a hand”. See a list of volunteer opportunities, or please consider joining one of many volunteer teams below.For a couple hours on Sunday mornings:Usher and/or GreetServe CommunionRead ScriptureLibrary TeamServe coffee/cookiesMoney CountersJoin a Music Team (Choir/Bells/Band) Other Opportunities:Funeral TeamQuilter TeamGarden Team (Seasonal)Outreach Team No experience necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know! Contact the office or click HERE to email the POP staff. |