Prince of Peace Lutheran

We are on the Web!

www.popanaheim.org

Readers 2nd Service

Open 7-1-18

Randy Cade 7-8-18

Ron Jones 7-15-18

Steven Sarandis 7-22-18

Cynthia Cade 7-29-18

Altar Guild 1st service Altar Guild 2nd service

Volunteers needed

Acolyte 1st service Acolyte 2nd service

Ian Gamboa Kylie Heidal

Ashley Gamboa

Please call the church office if you would like to be a lay reader.

Ushers 1st service Elders

Thomas Drennan 1st Service –Nick Latimer

2nd Service –Randy Cade

Ushers 2nd service

Hector Ibarra

Brandon Heidal

Readers 1st service

Julie Gamboa 7-1-18

JoAnn Latimer 7-8-18

Carol Smallwood 7-15-18

Darrik Sheek 7-22-18

Joshua Scott 7-29-18

Those who Serve in the month of July

1421 W. Ball Rd Anaheim, CA

92802

714-774-0993 Church

714-774-0183 Fax

Church@Princeofpeaceanaheim.org

Pastor Darrin Sheek

949-370-7198 Cell

PastorSheek@gmail.com

A new donation/payment page is now available on our

website.

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June Offerings

Budgeted Monthly $ 13,076.00

Offering for the month $ 8,972.00

Offering Variance $ 4,104.00

Use your camera on

your phone to go

straight to our website

God’s Word is daily bread– not cake for special occasions!

A Note from the Pastor

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Volume 2, Issue 7

July 3, 2018

For Freedom’s sake

With Independence Day being celebrated this month there will be much talk

of freedom, and rightly so. We are blessed to live in a country that has at its

foundation the mission to uphold, protect, and promote the freedoms of

those born in the image of God, our Constitution calls them inalienable

rights. The government does not grant these rights, because they are rights

given at birth, but a good government recognizes and defends these God-

given rights.

God-given freedom doesn’t mean someone is free to do anything they

please; rather it means, one is free to do that which God has created them

to do – to love Him and to love one another. When our country or communi-

ty uses freedom unlawfully, meaning against the expressed will of God, then

we have abused the gift of freedom and have twisted it to use it for our own

selfish purposes. Freedoms that our country often champions are not a god-

ly use of liberty but actually becomes the conscious and willful abuse of our

freedom and the rights of others. Abortion is a graphic example of the

abuse of freedom and the robbing of the inalienable rights of another.

Paul writes to the Christians at Galatia, “For

freedom Christ has set you free.” Freedom

from what? Freedom from having to live under

the law of God and to perfectly keep it in order

to please Him and to have life. Christians

are set free as God’s people to live life here

upon the earth as freed men and women.

Free to do what? Free to do whatever liber-

ated people long to do – to live life free from

condemnation, free from having to live look-

ing over your shoulder, free from being

judged, to live to enjoy the gifts of God,

freely.

Freedom this side of Eden doesn’t come at

no-charge; it’s not free. Free to us maybe,

but at a great cost to others. Our country’s

freedom was won at the cost of many lives.

Our Christian freedom was won by the cost

of the life of God’s own son, our Lord Jesus

Christ. Through the shedding of his blood,

we have forgiveness, life, and freedom from

Important Meeting Dates:

July 3, 2018 Board of Directors Mtg. 7pm

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Principal's Note 2

News and Events 3

Adult Ministries 4

Youth Ministries 5

LWML 6

Other Ministries 7

Member News 8

Prayers 9

Service Times 10

Calendar 11

Important information 12

A Note from the Principal

Family Dine Out Night

July Newslet ter Volume 2 , Issue 7 Page 2

Summer is a great time to recharge our

"batteries". Maybe to start some new habits. Plan a time to read your Bible

everyday. Set a family reading time where all devices are turned off for a few

minutes and everyone reads. If you trav-el, study history and geography together.

School is empty right now, but we are

working on plans for the new school year. We will be focusing on our accreditation

This months Fundraising

family dine out is

July 15-21st 7am-

10pm a whole week of

delicious food.

any and all condemnation. In Christ, we are free to live as God’s people. Paul continues in

Galatians, “do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve

one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: “you shall love your neighbor as

yourself.”

My dear friends, you are free. Free to live in this country, free to fight for this country,

free to fight to protect the inalienable rights of our citizens. Let us use our freedoms to

love one another, to protect and preserve those who are not able to fight for their own

rights. Let us live as free men and women in Christ, no longer under the harsh task mas-

ter of the law, but as freed people of God. For freedom Christ has set us free; let’s em-

brace and boldly live in that costly freedom. Let us live to love. In the name of Jesus,

Amen.

Pastor Darrin Sheek

Pastor’s Note Continued...

self-study (Western Association of

Schools and Colleges and National Lu-theran School's Accreditation). We will

also be implementing a new iPad based assessment program, which will give us

information to help us measure student progress and program effectiveness

better. We are also excited to be wel-coming Sarah Salazar onto our elemen-

tary staff teaching kindergarten. Sarah has been around Prince of Peace for a

while, helping out in preschool and sub-stitute teaching. A new lunch program

is also being offered next year. You can help our school! Pray for our

teachers and for more students to come

here to be educated. Share with people you meet about our school. It is a great

place for children! Blessings,

Mrs. Smallwood

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Wednesday Chapel Services

During the School Year

8:30am-9am 1st-8th grade

9:15am-9:45am Preschool and

Kindergarten

Sunday Service Times

8 am Traditional Service

9:15 am Sunday School Adults and Children

10 :30 am Praise Service

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The Anaheim Hills Firecracker 5K/10K Run/Walk starts off an entire day of Fourth of July

festivities celebrating the birth of our great nation. Test your endurance in the Anaheim

Hills Firecracker 5K/10K, or bring the stroller and the dog, and take your time! Then en-

joy an array of 4th of July Activities in Anaheim, California.

Start the day with a delicious pancake breakfast served immediately following the Race,

stay for the Yankee Doodle Dog Show, our 4th of July Patriotic Parade, and finish the

day at Peralta Park where you will enjoy countless food vendor and expo booths of our

local businesses and organizations and live musical performances on our main

stage. Don’t forget to grab a seat for your family and friends as the night culminates

with a spectacular fireworks display honoring the red white and blue!

News and Events

Our church has been available

for weddings, funerals, meet-

ings, prayer gatherings and so

much more.

With that in mind, you may have

noticed that with all the services

rendered in our humble build-

ing; A little maintenance and

upkeep is needed in and around

the church. The Board of Trus-

tees has seen to cleaning of the

carpets and chairs with donated

gifts for these projects and now will

be working on beautifying the front

of the church and hardscape. To

give it a fresh new, appeal. We

hope you pardon our dust as we

wait for completion. If you have

any questions please call Ray Stei-

nert or the Pastor.

“We will not

neglect the

house of our

God."

Neh 10:39b

9:30am Women’s Bible Study in the (FR) on

Tuesday mornings.

July 23rd will be our last Bible Study till Fall.

We are studying the book of Romans.

Everyone is welcome. We always have a good time

and learn a lot.

Grab a donut and some-

thing to drink and join us

in the Fellowship Room

for our 9:15 am Adult

Bible Class.

Our time together fo-

cuses on gaining a

greater understanding of

the Scriptures - how they

form what we believe and

how we live as men and

women of faith.

Join us as we travel

through the book of Acts.

God and his people and

how they are fulfilled in

his son Jesus.

Schedule of studies– On Summer

Break.

Women’s Living Way Bible Study

Adult Ministries

Wednesday Adult Bible Study

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If you have any prayer requests please fill out

a prayer card that is located in the pew. Hand

to an Usher, Elder or drop it in the offering

plate. You may email the pastor at Pas-

torSheek@gmail.com also.

Prayers of Praise and Concern

Praying for those serving in our

Military

Savannah Burrows– serving in the Na-

vy in Virginia as a hospital Corpsman.

David Sheek– serving in Guam.

Paul Faxas– serving in the Army

Reserves.

Philip Esquibel– serving in the Navy.

Michael Ochoa– serving as an Army

Field Medic.

Hunter Winton– serving in the Navy.

Nick Coon– serving in the Navy as a

Nuclear Engineer.

Xavier Velasco– serving in the Army.

Sean McQuesten- serving in the

Airforce in training to be a pilot. Texas

Jeremiah Andrew– serving in the Ma-

rines as a flight line mechanic for CH53

in Mira Mar.

Larry Kercher-prayers for comfort.

Fred – healing and comfort.

Kay Cote– friend of the Sarandis family

who is recovering from heart surgery.

Lawrence Hierlmeier– prayers for

health, healing, and recovery.

Ashley Gamboa- prayers for health and

guidance for Drs.

Wanda Gielow De Figueroa- prayers for

health and healing.

Shelly Hill- recovery and healing from

recent surgery.

Paul and Judy Vega- prayers for comfort

and peace after the pass-

ing of their friends Gary

and Irma.

Prayers for those afflicted with Cancer

Elise, Warren,

John, Rhonda,

Lyndsey, Miguel,

Martin, Michelle,

Mona, Claudia,

Nick and Tricia.

Prayer for those in need

Prayers for the World

Our Country, our State,

and its Leaders.

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Have you

thought about

becoming a

member but

you have

questions…

Would you like to become apart of our growing church

family?

What’s your next step? Join the Journey with us.

Email, call or speak with the Pastor. He is always, avail-

able to answer any questions you may have.

949-370-7198

Pastor’s Cell

Welcome New Members

A Growing Church of

Growing Christians. Let’s

get started together. Acts

2:40-47

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You are a piece of Gods

plan!

Spotlight Member of the Month

The Drennan Family is a very active

family here at Prince of Peace. You

can catch Thomas aka the Grill

Master at all the church BBQ’s and

as your Usher on Sunday’s. Mary is

always lending a hand by running

the Kitchen and helping with Altar

Guild. Chance helps with Church

Activities and running the sound

booth. Miss Madison is a student

here at POP and her smile will sure-

ly brighten your day. Savannah

top corner is serving her county as

a Hospital Corpsman in Virginia. We

look forward to

her visits. We

are very blessed

to have them

here.

Ignite Youth Group

We will be on break

for the summer. See you in the Fall!

IGNITE YOUTH GROUP

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Classes are

broken up by

grade level

and where they

meet are listed

below:

Pre-K-1st

grade (TBA)

2nd-3rd grade

(Kinder)

4-6th grade

(LB)

7th-12th grade

(YR)

Children’s Sunday

School begins at

9:15am

Youth Ministry

July 1st Isaac and Rebekah Gen. 24

July 8th Jacob and Esau Gen. 25:19-34;27:1-40

July 15th Jacob’s Dream Gen. 27:41;28:22

July 22nd Jacob’s Family Gen. 29:1-30; 24

July 29th Esau Forgives Jacob Gen. 31:3,32-33

To help each woman of Prince of Peace

to draw closer to her Lord through Bible

study and prayer, and to develop great-

er mission consciousness through edu-

cation, inspiration, and service.

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Pop Elected Officers 2018

President - Mary Rode, Theresa

Pekarcik

Treasurer - Judy Vega

VP Christian Life- JoAnn Latimer

Secretary - Elaine Kercher

VP Gospel and Human Care -

Debbie Cekorich

VP Communication, Growth, &

Development - Alicia Ojeda

Calendar of Events

Monday, February 26 – Ladies Event 7pm

Monday, March 26 – Board Meeting 7pm

(Theresa)

Monday, April 16 – Ladies Event 7pm

Saturday, April 21 – Spring Rally @ POP

Monday, May 21 – Board Meeting 7pm (Alicia)

Monday, July 16 – Board Meeting 7pm (TBD)

Monday, August 20 – Ladies Event 7pm

Monday, September 17 – Board Meeting 7pm

(Judy)

Sunday, October 7 – LWML Sunday

Monday, October 22 – Ladies Event 7pm – AU-

TUMN GRACE

Monday, November 5 – Board Meeting 7pm

(JoAnn & Debbie)

Monday, December 3 – Ladies Event 7pm –

CHRISTMAS PARTY

Monday, January 28 – Board Meeting 7pm (TBD)

Next Meeting will

be Monday, July

16th 6:30 pm

District Convention June 8-10 in review

Linda Stotuerau led a bible study.

Cindy Steinbeck gave the keynote.

All mission grants that were proposed were

approved.

All multicultural grants that were proposed

were approved.

New district officers were elected.

The ladies had fun and met with many oth-

er ladies from the district.

Great time was had by all and God’s work

was being accomplished. District Conven-

tions happen every other year and all la-

dies are encouraged to attend.

please make sure you desig-

nate donations to the Puppet

Ministry.

Thank you from both the El-

ders and the Christian Educa-

tion committee.

Please email Steve Sarandis

for

Puppeteers needed. If you

want to have fun with pup-

pets, please contact Steven

Sarandis. We will be getting

ready for VBS performances.

We are still in need of people

to help support the Puppet

program. If you wish to

adopt or sponsor a puppet,

more information at-

sgsgreeks@msn.co

m

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Senior Living Ministries at Emerald Court

Pastor Sheek will be providing an afternoon sat-

ellite service once a month with Communion at

Emerald Court. All are welcome to join. Some

of our church members who cannot make it out

to our regular services would love to see you

and have the opportunity to worship together.

Please consider joining them at this additional

service. Services will be at 1:30pm. Future

services will be announced in the Bulletins. This

month will be July 15th.

1731 West Medical

Center Drive

Anaheim,

CA 92801

Thanks and Praise

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Caroli-

na’s Dining Night in June.

Thank you to all who donated to keep our Food Pan-

try stocked, we have helped 3 families this past month.

Hugh Thank you to you all who donated cards. We

have enough to last for awhile now.

If you would like to add a Thanks and Praise Report

please call the office. We love to hear how God has answered prayers or touched yours/

someone's life.

Thanks and Praise

Puppet Ministry