PoPE Newsletter is published monthly by

Prince of Peace Ev. Lutheran Church 3355 Medina Rd

Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330-723-8293 Fax: 330-721-6844

Email: adminpope@zoominternet.net Web site: www.popelutheran.org

Worship Services: 8:00AM & 10:45AM Sunday School & Bible Study: 9:30AM

Daniel Haberkost, Pastor = 330-723-8293 Ext. 105

Ron Rieger, Associate Pastor = 330-723-8293 Ext. 102

Greg A. Wadel, Pastoral Assistant = 330-723-8293 Ext. 103

Bonnie Jurrus, Office Mgr./Secy. = 330-723-8293 Ext. 101

Wynne Kenat, Parish Nurse = 330-723-8293 Ext. 104

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Prince of Peace Monthly Newsletter

NOVEMBER, 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Being in the ministry takes up a lot of my time; a profession that feels like it requires 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. But I am not only a Pastor; I am also a husband and a father with other responsibilities outside of the church. One of those responsibilities recently took a little over a week of my vacation time. I promised Jenni that I would remodel the master bathroom soon after our main bathroom was done this past spring (ended up being months after). When we remodeled the first bathroom we purchased everything we needed for the master bath. This whole summer, and seeing all of the components for another bathroom, constantly reminded us of a looming project. We decided that I would take a week off in October and attempt to complete the bathroom in the course of a week. I am happy to announce that I was able to get the bathroom 98.7% complete. Within the week, I was able to obtain help from a very skilled church member who was able to help me install the backer boards and lay a majority of the tile floor (Thank You Dennis W.). Other than that help, I was able to complete the project on my own. Replace rotting subfloor, putting in new subfloor, new tile floor, new toilet, new vanity, new lighting, new accessories, etc. is a list of the major components in the remodeled bathroom. The focus of this newsletter is not meant to place any focus on myself, but to explain the realization that stopped me dead in my tracks after the project was complete. This realization was how truly thankful I was to God for giving me the ability to be able to do such a major project.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Pastor’s Letter

Health Hints

Bd. of Education; Bd. of Fellowship; Book Club

Bd. Of Properties; Bd. of Discipleship

Bd. of Social Min.

Other Groups

Bd. of Stewardship

Music Corner

Thrivent

Birthdays

Master Calendar

Holy Alphabet

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It is amazing how we can easily take the things we can do with our bodies for granted. I began to research the scriptures to find passages that specifically speak to being thankful to God for the simple use of our bodies. The following passages are the ones I wanted to share with you to help us show how we should be giving thanks to God for so many things; even for the use of our bodies to be able to do projects and the like. 1 Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. 2 Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits… Psalm 103:1-2 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 5:20 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17

My friends, please take a moment today and give thanks to God for the bodies He gave us. We can do so many things, and I pray none of us ever forget to give thanks for some of the big things we usually take for granted. May God Bless All You Do Pastor Ron

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HEALTH HINTS – Wynne Kenat, Parish Nurse

Create Hope through Attitude

Each day we are bombarded with many hopeless situations. I want to share with you 10 hints for a hope-filled day. We can all create hope through our attitudes and actions.

1) Today I will not strike back. If someone is rude, impatient, or unkind, I will not respond in a like manner. 2) Today I will ask God to bless my "enemy". If I come across someone who treats me harshly or unfairly, I will quietly ask God to bless that individual. 3) Today I will be careful about what I say. I will carefully choose and guard my words, being certain that I do not spread gossip. 4) Today I will go the extra mile. I will find ways to share the burden of another. 5) Today I will forgive. I will forgive hurts or injuries that come my way. 6) Today I will do something nice for someone. 7) Today I will raise the spirits of someone who is discouraged. 8) Today I will nurture my body. I will eat only healthy foods. 9) Today I will grow spiritually through prayer and listen to God's voice. 10) Today I will celebrate forgiveness in Christ------even when I don't live up to the other nine hints listed above!!

"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12

Adapted from "Healthful Hints" Volume 2

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Christmas Story

Sunday, December 22nd, at 10 am

Calling ages from 2 to 8th grade to help share the Christmas Story with the Congregation and celebrate Christ’s birth!

Share the story through narration, song and acting. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am!

Parts to be disseminated soon during the Sunday School hour. Also, looking for Orchestra participant.

Watch for more details to come! Come Worship and Celebrate with us!

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“DECK THE HALLS” FOR CHRISTMAS!

Sunday, December 1st, immediately after late worship service - Please stay or return to join your Christian brothers and sisters at the church for a festive time of Christmas decorating, fun, fellowship, and music of the season as we prepare to celebrate our Savior's birth! A light lunch will be served. This event is for the whole family. There will also be activities for the younger children. See you there!

BOOK CLUB will be reading Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story by Ben Carson and Cecil Murphy. It is an autobiography of Ben Carson, M.D. who tells of his inspiring odyssey from his childhood in inner city Detroit to his position as director of pediatric neurosurgery at John Hopkins hospital at the age of 33. This is a great role model for those who seem to be facing the impossible but who rely on their trust in God. We will be meeting at Marilyn Grigger’s home at 6539 Stone Road in Medina on Tuesday November 19th at 5:30 P.M. for a potluck dinner and discussion. Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex. Contact Marilyn if you have any questions marilynjkeller@zoominternet.net 330-722-2230

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BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP

Coming to a new church is stepping out of your comfort zone even if you’ve attended a Lutheran church your whole life. Where are the restrooms? Is there a nursery? Will the people be friendly and welcoming? Will I like the pastors? Will the worship strengthen my relationship with Christ? How often is communion provided? Is there an active youth ministry? I think that most of us have experienced these thoughts or feelings a least once in our lives. Your Discipleship team provides an “outreach welcome” to members and visitors. We wear name badges so you can spot us easily. A Discipleship team goal is to reach out with a hand of friendship to everyone we can on Sunday mornings and in our daily lives out in the world. Soon we hope to begin home visitations. It is our mission and ministry to serve the Lord and the congregation of Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church. So how can you help? The next time you see someone you don’t know, approach them and introduce yourself. Get to know something about them. Invite them to class, to join you for a cup of coffee or invite them to one of our upcoming fun activities. Who knows, you may just find a new best friend! Peace be with you All!

For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works

which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10 In His Service, Susan Little

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BOARD OF PROPERTIES Saturday, November 2nd will be our Annual Work Day at the Church from 9AM-4PM. There will be coffee and donuts, and a light lunch will be provided

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BOARD OF SOCIAL MINISTRY

NOVEMBER COLLECTION BOX: Food donations for the Community Service Center of Medina. Paper products such as toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, feminine hygiene products and non-perishable food items are greatly in need. Thank you!

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THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE COMMUNITY on Friday, November 29th. Many volunteers will be needed for this event-food donation, baking turkeys, serving food, set up and clean up-something for everyone!! Keep an eye out for a sign up in the narthex. Want to help or have questions? Ask Eric and Lori Milroy or any member of Social Ministries.

**************************************** Haven of Rest Annual Fall Open House, November 14th from 2-7PM – Come see for yourself how the Mission is changing lives through its Christ centered comprehensive ministry to hundreds to people in need every day. Prior to a staff-guided tour of the ministry, you’ll meet Executive Director, Rev. Jeff Kaiser. After the tour you will have a chance to hear from residents share their stories of how the ministry helped them overcome challenges in their lives. We are located at 175 E. Market Street, Akron, OH.

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NOISY OFFERINGS are the 4th Sunday of each month. Bring your change to help support local missions.

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OTHER ACTIVITIES GOING ON

WOMEN FLYING SOLO – Ladies, we will be meeting on November 19th at 11:30AM at the Red Lobster in Montrose/Fairlawn.

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VETERANS DAY

The history of American military veterans goes all the way back to the beginning of the Revolutionary War in Concord, Massachusetts. A group of militiamen composed of farmers and shopkeepers stood on one end of the Old North Bridge and fired on British troops who were trying to capture a cache of weapons. Since that day American men and women have answered a call to duty whenever our country has been threatened. There are currently over 20 million living veterans who we honor every year on Veterans Day, November 11th.

Veterans Day has evolved from Armistice Day which originally recognized the end of World War One on November 11, 1918. Memorial Day has been set aside to honor all who died while serving in the military. Veterans Day honors all living and women who are military veterans.

Many organizations have been formed to assist veterans. The Veterans Administration, American Legion, VFW, County Veterans Services Offices, hospice We Honor Veterans programs and the Wounded Warrior Project come readily to mind. They do fantastic work, but most veterans really appreciate the personal touch.

Virtually everyone in America is a veteran, is related to a veteran or knows a veteran. You can spot a veteran just about anywhere by their ball caps, jackets and license plates. You can really brighten a veteran’s day by simply saying “Thank you for your service.”

Don’t be embarrassed, just smile and say:

”Thank you for your service.”

John Prior United States Air Force 1956-1960

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BOARD OF STEWARDSHIP DEVOTION

Taken from Our Daily Bread, November 17. SEVEN “ONES” Ephesians 4:1-7 [Endeavor] to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Verse 3

Have you ever worked at a job where you felt a strong bond with your co-workers? Perhaps you were united by a sense of mission, or by a respect for your boss, or by the belief that a prosperous company will benefit everyone financially. The more points of agreement among members of a group, the more they will be unified, the better they will perform and the less likely they will be to fight among themselves.

Christians have a built-in list of unifiers that can keep them working together with oneness of spirit. In Eph. 4:4-6, Paul listed seven uniting “ones.” Think of how helpful they can be to any group of believers working together on the same project:

One body—we are a single family unified for one purpose

One Spirit—we all have the Spirit as our power source

One hope—we all look forward to the same future

One Lord—we all trust the same person in charge

One faith—we all trust Jesus’ sacrifice for our salvation

One baptism—we all have a single identity

One God and Father—we all share the same source of our existence

What a difference it would make if we all could dwell on those seven “ones.” --- Dave Branon

Blest be the tie that binds

Our hearts in Christian love!

The fellowship of kindred minds

Is like to that above. -----Fawcett Followers of Christ should focus on what unites them, not on what divides them.

********************************** Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University at POPE – WATCH FOR THE DATE IN THE NEAR FUTURE - Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University is a Bible based accountability class that will train the participants to manage their resources. The class is presented by Dave Ramsey using a DVD and a workbook.

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MUSIC CORNER We will be looking for Orchestra members soon. This will be for our Annual Sunday School Children’s Christmas Program. The Board of Education is looking to have a more tradition-style program and has asked the orchestra to lead some of the congregational singing along with the prelude, offertory and postlude. Todd Brady has agreed to allow a budding musician to guest-direct on of the selection. Come help us break her in!

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Come Sing Christmas Carols on the Medina Square!!

Friday, November 22, 2013 We have again been invited to sing Christmas carols in the gazebo on the Medina square as part of Medina's annual Candlelight Walk. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come and sing our favorite Christmas Carols. We will meet at the Gazebo at 5:30PM. After we sing, the Christmas tree lighting will begin at 6:45PM

This year should be well attended as the new Christmas Museum and several new businesses are opening.

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Our Sunday School Children's Christmas Program is planned for Sunday 12/22 at 10am...preparations have begun!! The orchestra will be playing some new and some old favorites!

Orchestra Rehearsals for Sunday School Christmas Program: Sunday 11/10 6 – 8PM Sunday 11/24 6 - 8 PM Saturday 12/21 9-11AM (orchestra and Sunday School children, complete run-thru)

Sunday 12/22 10AM will be the worship service with the Sunday School program. Plan to arrive early to warm up. Exact time to arrive TBA.

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THRIVENT

SOCIAL SECURITY WORKSHOP Did you know that there are hundreds of options associated with your Social Security retirement benefits? Join us on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 at the Copley Amphitheater, 202 Montrose West Ave., Copley, OH 44321 for a presentation by Brian McCarty, CLTC, FIC and Stephanie McCarty, CFP®, CLTC, FIC to explore how to sort through the choices. Help ensure the decisions you make are ones you can live with—for the rest of your life. Contact Julie Sievers at (330)668-4720 or Julie.sievers@thrivent.com by Nov. 14 to RSVP. No products will be sold at this event. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP® and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ in the U.S. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and its respective associates and employees have general knowledge of the Social Security tenets; however, they do not have the professional expertise for a complete discussion of the details of your specific situation. For additional information, contact your local Social Security Administration office. For additional important disclosure information, please visit Thrivent.com/disclosures. 27789N N6-13 684769 Julie R. Sievers, ChFC®, CLTC®, FIC Associate Cuyahoga Valley Group Thrivent Financial for Lutherans® 202 Montrose West Ave Ste 320, Copley, OH 44321-2923 Office: 330-668-4720 Toll-free: 866-667-4720 Fax: 330-666-6943 Email: julie.sievers@thrivent.com

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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY WISHES

Brenda Scott 11/1 Joanne Welka 11/2 Danette Sims 11/3 Sharon Kerr Kayle Timura Pat Wethern 11/4 Cathy Estep Jeff Parrish 11/6 Joshua Vacarchuk Tom Blake 11/8 Len Zittle 11/9 Tracy Eckert Chloe Schwanke 11/10 Patty Calhoun Sue Fister 11/11 Inge Osman 11/13 Jayde Todd Bob Sinclair 11/14 Addy Wadel Michelle Holliday Kenny Reichle Jr Dan Willhoite Melanie Westendorf

Eleanor Gruber 11/15 Nancy Bloom Mary Weinschreider 11/16 Gabrielle Colahan 11/17 Jamie Holcomb Madison Tama Dylan Eckert 11/18 Peyton Banks 11/20 Quyen Daniels Jennifer Ackerman 11/21 Will Clouse Joyce Hill Matthew Sievers 11/22 Tom Cooper 11/23 Chris Merkle Kelsey Milburn 11/24 Lissa Huxsoll 11/25 Madeline Lessick Maxwell Nixon Ken Baca 11/26 Dale Curtis 11/28 Lori Brokaw Jason Kneale 11/29 Shanon Gray 11/30

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MASTER CALENDAR 2013

8:00AM 10:45AM Nov. 3 Elder/Lay Minister Dan Willhoite Russ Dobbins

Euch. Lay Minister Jan Spillane Stacie Tschiegg/Jack Davis Scripture Reader Bob Nemeth Roberta Dobbins Acolyte Amber Schmidt Josh Vacarchuk Sound System Nancy Bloom Ryan Milroy Ushers Jim Wallace Ken Baca Mick Spillane Steve & Jordan Tschiegg Susan Little/N Meyers Pete Schwanke/Ed Wadel Gerry Placko Bobby Williams Greeters Jim & Carol Huxsoll John & Sue Hink Nursery Robin Pawelec & Michelle Reichle Altar Guild Jan McGee & Kristine Slansky Altar Guild Helper Juanita Barowicz Counters Len & Jan Zittle/Karen Dragunas Coffee-S & C-Up D. Sims Barowicz

Nov. 10 Elder/Lay Minister Jim Huxsoll Greg Ulm Euch. Lay Minister Charlene Nemeth Jack Davis & D. Barowicz Scripture Reader Diane Willhoite

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Nathan Steiner Acolyte Ian Gummo Megan Tschiegg Sound System Willhoite Joe Schmigel Ushers Dale Curtis D. Barowicz Adam & Austin Kluk Mike & Michael Manley Bud Leu Ryan & Kevin Holliday Frank Brady Eric Nixon Greeters Wynne Kenat Carol Lorentz & C. Dietsche Nursery Bonnie, Brittany & Bethany Wadel Altar Guild Kathy Webber & Chris Hagemeier Altar Guild Helper Kristine Slansky Counters Eric & Lori Milroy/Joyce Schwartz Coffee-S & C-Up J. Black Manley

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8:00 AM 10:45 AM Nov. 17 Elder/Lay Minister Charles Schnabel Chris Merkle

Euch. Lay Minister Diane Willhoite Stacie Tschiegg/D. Barowicz Scripture Reader Beth Schnabel Jennifer Banas

Acolyte Damien Miller Samantha Cartwright Sound System Weismantel Nathan Steiner Ushers Dick Deming Eric Milroy Scott Hill/Zach Brady Lori Milroy Jim Huxsoll Lauren Milroy Alan Briggs Ryan Milroy Greeters Bob & Sharon Kerr Scott & Janet Holliday Nursery Dawn Gummo & Terri Brady Altar Guild Carolyn Leu & Mona Mims Altar Guild Helper Chris Hagemeier Counters Chris & Beth Merkle/Stacey Camera Coffee S-Up/C-Up Ely Nixon

Nov. 24 Elder/Lay Minister Rich Proeschel Eric Nixon

Euch. Lay Minister Bob Mims D. Barowicz/Dave Klinger Scripture Reader Deb Boyle Tom Blake Acolyte Matthew Leu Madison Tama Sound System Jason Kneale Ed Wadel Ushers Jim Wallace Ken Baca Mick Spillane Steve & Jordan Tschiegg Susan Little/N Meyers Pete Schwanke Gerry Placko Bobby Williams Greeters Jim & Sue Little Eric & Lori Milroy

Nursery Joe & Stacey Camera Altar Guild Linda Limpert & Joyce Brady Altar Guild Helper Mona Mims Counters Dick & Eileen Ely & Kari Kovach Coffee S-Up/C-Up Willhoite Tschiegg

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Wed. Thanksgiving Eve 7:00 PM Nov. 27 Elder/Lay Minister Charles Schnabel

Scripture Reader Sharon Kerr Acolyte Emma Davis Sound System Jim Little

Ushers D. Barowicz Mike & Michael Manley Ryan & Kevin Holliday Eric Nixon Altar Guild Joann Buttolph & Joyce Hill & Joyce Brady Counters Jeff & Jennifer Banas/Wynne Kenat

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THE HOLY ALPHABET

Although things are not perfect

Because of trial or pain

Continue in thanksgiving

Do not begin to blame

Even when the times are hard

Fierce winds are bound to blow

God is forever able

Hold on to what you know

Imagine life without His love

Joy would cease to be

Keep thanking Him for all the things

Love imparts to thee

Move out of ‘Camp Complaining’

No weapon that is known

On earth can yield the power

Praise can do alone

Quit looking at the future

Redeem the time at hand

Start every day with worship

To ‘thank’ is a command

Until we see Him coming

Victorious in the sky (continued)

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We’ll run the race with gratitude

Xalting God most high

Yes, there’ll be good times and yes some will be bad, but…

Zion waits in glory…where none are ever sad!

‘I AM Too blessed to be stressed!’ The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your

knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything.

Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.