PRINCE OF PEACE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
Rev. William A. Schaefer, Pastor
Living, Learning, and Growing in the Word of God
1325 Mission Road, Latrobe, PA 15650
Phone: 724-537-7273 Fax: 724-537-6039
Webpage: www.princeofpeacelatrobe.com
Email: office@princeofpeacelatrobe.com
Welcome to worship this morning! If you are visiting with us this morning, welcome to Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church. Please fill out the cards in the pew rack to let us know that you worshipped
with us today and please sign the guest book in the Narthex of the church. As a courtesy to others in
the congregation, we ask that everyone please turn off all cell phones and pagers during worship.
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
September 30, 2012
ELW— Service of the Word
Those who are able may stand Those who are able may kneel Please be seated
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude and Silent Prayer (A time to come reverently to the throne of God)
Confession and Forgiveness
P
In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
C
Amen
P
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no
secrets are hid: cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy
Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
C
Amen
Please kneel a time of silent relection follows
P
Most merciful God,
C
We confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have
sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and
what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we
have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus
Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may
delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen
P
C
God, who is rich in mercy, loved us even when we were dead in sin, and made
us alive together with Christ. By grace you have been saved. In the name of
+ Jesus Christ, your sins are forgiven. Almighty God strengthen you with
power through the Holy Spirit, that Christ may live in your hearts through
faith. .
Amen
Gathering Hymn
Apostolic Geeting
Kyrie
Hymn Of Praise
Prayer of the Day
 First Reading
Psalm
Second Reading
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
 Sermon
Hymn of the Day
Hymn #865
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Dave Bowser
Hymn #806
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Glory to God
Alleluia
O God, My Faithful God
Apostle’s Creed
C
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord.
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried;
he descended to the dead.
On the third day he rose again;
he ascended into heaven,
he is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen
Prayers of Intercession P: Lord in your mercy
C: Hear our prayer
Greeting of Peace
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Choir Anthem
Offering
Offertory
Page 219
Salvation Belongs to Our God
Thanksgiving for Word Page 220
Lord’s Prayer
Page 221
Benediction
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Sending Hymn
Hymn#719
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Dismissal and Postlude
P: Go in Peace. Love and Serve the Lord C: Thanks be to God.
Altar Flowers – Given in Memory of Alice M. Williams by the Glenn
Thompson Family.
A special thank you to Dave Bowser for filling in for Pastor Bill
while he is on vacation.
NOTE - Large print bulletins are available – please see the usher.
Vanessa Keslar Roddy and David Baran’s wedding will
be held here at Prince of Peace on Oct. 6th. Please keep
them in your prayers as they start their lives together.
4:24?
Check the bottom of your calendar blocks for whom/what
we are praying at 4:24p.m.
TO GIVE JOYFULLY AND
FREELY IS TO BE LIKE JESUS.
“For you know the grace of our Lord
Jesus Christ, that though He was rich,
yet for your sake He became poor so
that you by His poverty might become
rich” (2 Corinthians 8:9).
OFFERING
09/23/12
Offering
Over/(under)
Year to Date
GENERAL FUND
BENEVOLENCE
AVG. NEEDED PER WEEK
PLEDGED PER WEEK
$2467
$1378.75
$(1088.25)
$(23,882.20)
$298
$180
(118)
$(405)
Stewardship Corner
Just as God loves us, we are called to share the love of God that dwells in
us with all people. His love for us reaches full expression when we pass it
on to others. In 1 John 4:11, Jesus exhorts us “to love one another.” In
John 15:12, He tells us, “My command is this: Love each other as I have
loved you.” This love exceeds the cheap sentiment which many people
express today. It is much more than back-slapping love. It is more than
showing love only to those who will return our love. By grace, we not only
receive God’s love; we are empowered to share that love with others.
Serving our Community:
Organist:
Choir Director:
Greeters:
Altar Care:
Acolyte:
Lectors:
Lay Assistants:
Counters
Today
Garnet Snyder
Margy Williams
Don & Ginger Warren
Elaine Woller
Courtney Warren
Phyllis Orange
Pam Yuhaniak/
Vickie Onusko
Next Sunday
Debbie Morley
Margy Williams
Larry and Nancy Miller
Vickie Onusko
Carolyn Hay
Dave Braden
Gus and Esther Toth
Ed Sparber/Jenny Bowser
Calendar for the week of September 30th, 2012
Today –30th
Mon.-1st
7:00p.m.
Bible Study
Tues.-2nd
7:00p.m.
Miracles at Work
7:00p.m.
Music and Worship Meeting
Wed. –3rd
6:30p.m.
Choir Practice
7:30p.m.
Bell Choir
Thurs. –4th
6:30p.m.
Girl Scouts
Friday –5th
6:00p.m.
Baran/Roddy Rehearsal
Sat. –6th
4:00p.m
Baran/Roddy Wedding
Sunday– 10/07/12 9:00a.m.
Sunday School
10:30a.m Sunday Service
6:00p.m.
Confirmation Class
If you or someone you know from the congregation is in the
hospital or is at home and sick and needs a visit from Pastor Bill,
please call the office so that he can schedule a visit. The Pastor
is only told by the hospital when a person is a patient if they ask
for the church to be notified.
Prayer is an essential part of who we are as a people of God.
Below is a list of people from our congregation to keep in your
daily prayers. If you know of others who should be added to
these lists, please contact the church office with the names.
*Note – those added to the prayer list are entered for two months.
When the two months expires the program automatically removes them
from the list. If you would like your loved one added for more or less
time than two months please specify on the “Request a Prayer” card and
it will be done. If your loved one has rotated off the list and are still in
need of prayer please let Kellie and the Pastor know.
From our congregation: Julie Zeltner, Bev Guyer, Mary Jane Hayden,
Dave Williams, Ron Carey, Bob Shaw, Tracey Richards, Vi McIlnay,
Trudie Washnock, Verna Frontz and Norie Schrecengost.
Our Shut-in members: Louise Johns(Beacon Ridge), Frieda Nehls
(Nature Park Commons), Helen Albright(at home), Phyllis Stewart
(Redstone Highlands), Marie Hill(at home), Dolores Helfferich
(Emeritus), Violet Myers (Barnes House), and Vergean Helfferich
(Latrobe Care Center)
Others in need of our prayers: Rev. Susan Luttner, Dan Schaefer,
Betty Onusko, Mary Jane Bangor, Mary Evelyn and Gene Miller, Cecil
Metz, Lillian Santone, Matthew Pickering, Matt Black, Marlene Guy,
Jason Fabian, Keith George, Debbie Gehlman, Tim Walter, Marlene Guy,
Hannah Toth, Jane Smail, Arlene Faustner, Art Schultz, Charles and
Lovaine Wolfgang, Anita Perry, Jack Lindsey, Dorothy Layko, Helen
Lowman, Tonie Holnaider, Dylan Breletic and Christina.
Those in the Military: Sean Stewart, Justin Kowatch, Brian Miller,
Jordan Omlor, Troy Golden, Richard Schall, Erik Sarson, Christopher
Lindsey and the 28th Military Police Battalion.
Announcements
Church Cook Book – We all know we have some amazing cooks here
at Prince of Peace. Well, the Women of the church are making a cook
book of favorite recipes. Please submit recipes to Shirley Kelley by
today.
Courtney Warren – will be collecting white socks for the homeless in
Pittsburgh. Please place the socks in the box in the Narthex. Thank
you.
Blanket Drive: It is that time of year again. Beginning the first week
of October we will again collect gently used or new blankets for those in
need. Help keep someone warm and toasty this winter. Please place
blankets in the bin in the Narthex.
Christian Education – Will be having their monthly meeting on
Thursday, October 11th at 7:30p.m.
Harvest Home Food Collection – will take place every Sunday in
October. Bring in your non-perishable items (PLEASE CHECK
EXPIRATION DATES) to worship, or place monetary donation sin the
collection plate marked “Harvest Home” All collections will be
distributed within our congregation this year.
Prince of Peace is scheduled to help with Fresh Express distribution in
our parking lot on Thursday, October 11. Please mark this date on
your calendar now. Please be here around 3:30p.m. to set up. We are
usually finished at 5:00p.m.
Women of the ELCA – Cluster event will be Saturday October 13th at
Penn Hills Zions Church in Pittsburgh from 9-1. If you are interested in
going, please let Jen know by Sunday Oct. 7th. Lunch is $5.00. Jen will
be driving and can take ladies with her. She will leave from the church
parking lot at 8:00a.m.and return around 2:00p.m.
Want to have a fun night with other Lutheran Youth in the area? Here is
your chance. There will be a “Sunday Night Live” (SNL) event at Zion
Lutheran Church in Greensburg on Sunday, October 14th from 5-8p.m.
Dinner will be provided. Please let Jen know by Oct. 7th if you are
coming so they have a count for dinner. Parents are welcome too. We
will meet at POP at 4:15p.m. and go as a group. Jen will transport
youth if needed.
October 14th @ 3:00p.m.
Here in the POP parking lot!
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ADAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY:
Westmoreland Gives Day of Giving
10-03-12
Mark your calendars! Westmoreland Gives Day of Giving is Wednesday, October
3rd. The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County in affiliation with The
Pittsburgh Foundation will match a portion of gifts given to Adams Memorial
Library on this day. Last year Adams Memorial Library was able to raise $5,398.
Let’s try to top this record! Strengthen the impact of your gift by donating online
at westmorelandgives.org on October 3rd. Only gifts given online on this day will
be matched. Thank you for your generosity!
Women’s Bible Study – will be Friday, October 19th at 6:30p.m. We
are continuing to study the Bible Study in the Gather Magazine.
Youth Group Meeting – Sunday, Oct. 21st, at 4:30p.m. to plan for the
year. We will be having pizza and parents are welcome to come as well.
Youth Group is for youth in 5-12th grade.
Parties for a Playground – Prince of Peace Playground Committee is
hosting a craft show and bake sale on November 3rd from 10-2. Start
your Holiday Shipping and help build the playground at the same time.
Faith in Action is raking leave for the community on Saturday,
November 10th. P.O.P. is forming a group to join n. Talk to Larry Weltz
or Vickie Onusko if you want to help. Note – this counts as community
service for the confirmation class and looks great on those college
applications!
Sunday School – The Sunday School would like to have veterans come
and talk to the kids on Veteran’s Day Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012.
Regarding how lessons and Bible Stories they learned in Sunday School
helped them during their service time. Sunday School is from
9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. Please talk with Rosie if you are interesting in
talking to the kids and she will schedule you for a 10-15 minute time
period.
Life Line Screening is returning to POP on Friday, Nov. 30th. Watch
weekly bulletin and the October Newsletter for more information.
The 50th anniversary committee will be selling
commemorative gold Christmas ornaments beginning the
second Sunday in October. The ornaments will sell for $7.50
each, or two for $12. Please make checks payable to Prince of
Peace, and make a note for “anniversary” or “Christmas
ornaments”. All fundraising done by the anniversary committee
is to ensure that everyone will be able to attend the 50th
Anniversary Celebration Dinner on Sunday, November 25th at no
charge.
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, Debbie Morley will be our
guest organist on October 7th. Debbie Morley was the organist here at
Prince of Peace from Sept 1972 through April 1980.
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Note – if you have any slides that you would like to
contribute to the celebration, Pastor does have a slide
converter. He can convert your slides and even give you
copies on a memory stick if you like and then return the
original slides.
1962-2012
50th Anniversary
Living, Learning and Growing in the Word of God
50 Years of Ministry – On November 25, 2012, Prince of Peace will
celebrate 50 years of Ministry. The First services were on June 3, 1962
and the Congregation was officially formed on November 25, 1962. For
50 years, we have served the people of Lawson Heights, Latrobe, Unity
Township and the Synods of Southwestern PA. The committee would
like to plan a special event for each month of the year, so this does not
have to be a year-long commitment. If you would like to be involved
for a certain month, or have an idea you would like to share, contact
Vickie Onusko, Shirley Kelley, Pam Yuhaniak, or Pastor Bill.
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The anniversary committee is looking for photos, movies, slides,
programs, or any items that would help to archive the history of
Prince of Peace. We would like to make a digital "movie" to put
onto our web site, and would also like to use these items for our
monthly celebrations starting in January. If you have something
we could use, please get it to Pastor or to Kellie in the office. If
you would like it back, please mark it with your name and phone
number so we can return it when we are finished.
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The anniversary committee is offering for sale wooden replicas of
our church building from the Cat’s Meow Company as a
memento of our anniversary celebration. They can be purchased
today for a cost of only $15. Feel free to pick up a few for family
members who no longer live in the area, and one for yourself.