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Message from Council President

by: Gail Hengels

04/15/2024

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From the Council:  Council needs your input!  Please let us know what you think POP is especially good at, or where you think we should be focusing our efforts as a congregation in our community.  

Please share your thoughts and ideas with a council member before the May council meeting on Tuesday, May 14th. There’s no right or wrong answer and every opinion is welcome!

In Christ,

Lisa O'Reilly

Council President

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Women's Group Spring Project

by: Gail Hengels

04/08/2024

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Women's Group announces their Spring Project for Sharing Connections:

     Starting on April 7th to April 28th, the Women's Group will be collecting Cleaning & Personal Items for Sharing Connections.

     Please watch for Menard's sales/rebates and also the Dollar Store.

     Containers for your donations will be in the Narthex.

The items will be delivered on April 30th.

"Thank You" for your support, it is greatly appreciated!

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Volunteer Information for Annual Church Garage Sale

by: Gail Hengels

03/30/2024

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     There are numerous opportunities to volunteer for POP's largest mission event.

Sorting is Monday through Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on May 13th -15th.

     Volunteers are needed for the Sale days on May 16th - 18th.

You don't have to commit, just come when you have an hour or a day.  

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Annual Church Garage Sale

by: Gail Hengels

03/30/2024

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Come on out and support the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church annual garage sale!

 Find deals on clothing, trinkets, dishware, jewelry, purses, shoes, kitchenware and more!

 

From 9am to 3pm Thursday and Friday, May 16th and 17th; 9am to 12pm Saturday, May 18th.

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Join Us for Holy Week 2024

by: Gail Hengels

03/14/2024

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                       Join Us for Holy Week 2024                

As the season of reflection and renewal approaches, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church warmly invites you, your family, and friends to join us in observing the solemn and joyous occasions of Holy Week 2024.

This special week offers a spiritual journey from the trimuphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, through the reflective moments of Maundy Thursday and solemnity of Good Friday, culminating in the

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Easter Flowers

by: Gail Hengels

03/09/2024

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Please sign up for Easter flowers to decorate the Sancutary for Easter

** Azaleas are $35.00**

**Hydrangea are $35.00**

**Lilies are $25.00**

**Mums are $14.00**

**Tulips are $16.00**

You make take your flowers home to plant in your garden after Easter Service.

The sign up sheet is in the Narthex or email the church office: popwoodridge@gmail..com.

Checks payable to Prince of Peace 

Memo:  Easter Flowers

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Prince of Peace and Christ Lutheran to host Holden Evening Prayer Service

by: Gail Hengels

03/09/2024

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Join Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church of Clarendon Hills to participate in Holden Evening Prayer Service alternating between the two churches.

Pastor Carol Braun will lead both services and Pastor Craig Felde will preach a short Sermon on Wednesday, March 13th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Woodridge and Wednesday, March 20th at Christ Lutheran Church, 60 55th Street in Clarendon Hills at 7:00 pm.

These weekly services will feature the Holden

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Spring Silent Auction

by: Gail Hengels

03/02/2024

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HOP, HOP, HOP!

~SPRING BUNNY HOP SILENT AUCTION~

SUNDAY, MARCH 3rd, 10th, 17th, & 24th

BEFORE AND AFTER SERVICES

'HOP' OVER TO THE NARTHEX AND

BID ON GREAT ITEMS

Final bids must be in BEOFORE SERVICE

STARTS on March 24th

ITEMS will be awarded AFTER SERVICE on

March 24th

Sponsored by B.O.O.M. Committee

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Thank You For Your Many Years of Service

by: Gail Hengels

03/02/2024

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Thank you to Margo Makstenieks for all her hard work as Finance Chairman including many years also being Treasurer.

She has decided to step down and has asked Ruth Hughes to become the new Chairman. Ruth has accepted the position. 

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Boiler Update

by: Gail Hengels

02/10/2024

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Thank you for your generous donations towards the new boiler.

We still need to raise $8,000.00.

Please assist if you are able.

Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated in helping us to keep the church warm and safe to those who worship and come for assistance.

Donation checks can be sent to the church in envelope marked:

"Boiler Replacement Fund"

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Order Your Easter Candy

by: Gail Hengels

02/10/2024

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Terri Lynn is the perfect gift to send to loved ones near or far.

30% of the sales support our church

Order $30.00 or more and shipping is FREE!

 Order forms in Narthex or order the nuts and cholocates you love from our website 24x7. You can start shopping to support us here: 

https://popwoodridge.terrilynn.com

Any questions, contact Jeanne S. 

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19th Chili Cook-Off A Big Success!

by: Gail Hengels

02/10/2024

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We were blessed with beautiful weather Saturday evening Feb 3, 2024 for the POP 19th Chili Cook-Off. There were 73+ members, families, and friends gathered together to enjoy this annual event and sample the 13 Chilis made by the contestants competing in the 5 different categories. First place and Best Chili, and winning the beautiful Chili Trophy, was guest Colin; Hottest Chili was taken by our Pastor Craig; the prize for Mildest Chili was won by guest Payton; guest Karen

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Scout Sunday

by: Gail Lisek

01/17/2024

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Sunday, February 4, Scout Sunday will be recognized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. This special day is dedicated to recognizing and honoring both current and former scouts for their commitment and achievements. We warmly invite all scouts to be recognized in our worship service, and if you choose, to wear your uniform to share your scouting spirit with our congregation. This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the values of scouting and its positive impact on our

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19th POP CHILI COOK-OFF

by: Gail Lisek

01/10/2024

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PLAN TO ATTEND THE 19TH P.O.P. CHILI COOK-OFF

Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Room

CALLING ALL CHILI HEADS!

Start looking in your cook books, haul out your big crock pots, spoons and aprons and start planning your favorite chili.

Hey, if making chili and entering the contest isn't your thing, that's ok, we need TASTERS - just come and bring something else to share!

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join us on this great evening of Christian Fello

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Boiler Fundraiser Update

by: Gail Lisek

01/05/2024

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Thanks to everyone who has donated.

     Because of your genorisity, we are getting closer to our goal and will still be taking donations.

     We are raising funds to replace our boiler which stopped working and can NOT be repaired.

Donation checks can be sent to the church in an envelope marked:

"Boiler Replacement Fund"

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