DISCOVERING WHO WE WILL BE (VISION)

dleSchool Gathering November 7-9.If interested, please talk to DCEEmily.Please prayerfully considersponsoring an issue of CrossroadsCrossroads is themonthly newsletter ofPrince of Peace Lutheran Church1515 S. Semoran Blvd.Orlando, FL 32807-2297(407)277-3945FAX (407)380-1802Email: staff@poporlando.comwww.poporlando.com

CONFIRMATION 2014-15Regular class beginsSunday, October 5at 4:45pm for the 1styear class.CHAPEL SCHEDULEEach Wednesday we gather for Chapel in the Sanctuary at 9:15am.Please join us!THANK YOU, M.O.PDateThemeBible LessonLeader10/1God Created AnimalsGenesis 1:24-25Pastor Ken10/8God Made Land and PlantsGenesis 1:9-13Emily10/15God Made Birds and FishGenesis 1:20-21Julianne10/22The Lost SheepLuke 15:1-10Pastor Ken10/29SeasonsEcclesiastes 3:1-22JulianneWe would like to take thisopportunity to thank the Men ofPrince of Peace for the work theydo around the church grounds andinside the church. Their dedicationto this work is visible everywhere,and shows members of thecongregation and visitors—as wellas passers by—how much they carefor God’s House of Worship. Again,our thanks.FALL HARVEST PARTIESWe will be having our annual Fall HarvestCelebration Friday, October 31. Thechildren will be playing games, doingcrafts, and enjoying some specialtreats. They will also have a costumeparty around the church campus tocelebrate autumn. Please join us!Donna Browne, Eleanor and GailEatonLSF SPEAKERS AVAILABLEFOOD PROGRAMOn September 23, two staff members attended a workshop/training tobe certified to serve meals to the Preschool children. There has been anincreased request for meal provision for the kids in our community that wefeel would benefit greatly from this program. Please pray as we continue theapplication process.CHILDREN SINGINGPlease join us for worship Sunday, October 19 at the 10:45service when the Preschool children will sing. They have beenpracticing VERY hard and are excited to sing for you!PIZZA KIT FUNDRAISERThis month we will again be selling Little Caesar’s Pizza Kits to raisefunds for the school. Please help us as we try to improve our playground.Preschool staff will be available between services each week to serve you.Julianne October 2014Many groups inthe church glidethrough the summerand then shift backinto gear once LaborDay has passed. Ifyour Bible Study,small group, women’s group orgathering is looking for a programsome time during the year, pleaseremember that Lutheran ServicesFlorida has dozens of speakersavailable to address whatever socialministry issue you wish to explore.For more information, contact SteveCecchetti at scecchetti@lsfnet.org orcall 407-878-8397.

ARE YOU ANXIOUS?I remember the time I was stuckat the top of a huge ferris wheel.There I was, at the very top of thegiant wheel, alone, not knowingwhen the broken machinery wouldbe repaired. Powerless, with zerocontrol over my circumstances, Ifelt anxiety creeping into my body.Then I remembered a Bible passagefrom Isaiah: “You will keep inperfect peace him whose mind issteadfast, because he trusts in you”(Isaiah 26:3). I keep remindingGod of His promise, and my anxietymorphed into calm acceptanceof my situation. After perhaps15 minutes the ferris wheel wasrepaired, and I was “rescued” frommy 100-foot high perch.Are you anxious about anything?Our culture today besieges us withinformation, coming at us from alldirections: video clips of Muslimskilling people, volcanoes eruptingin Iceland, epidemics in Africa,earthquakes in China, billboardswith giant lawyer faces reminding usof impending accidents, shootings inLos Angeles, and allegations aboutcorruption in the Internal RevenueService. All this informationproduces a kind of ambient anxiety,like the annoying background noisein a restaurant. One way of copingwith all the unpleasant informationis to never watch the news, listento the radio, or read a newspaper.But is choosing to be ignorant ofthe world around us really helpful?Concerning politics, the Greekphilosopher Plato once said, “Oneof the penalties for refusing toparticipate in politics is that youend up being governed by yourinferiors.” One study revealed thatonly 50% of Christian pastors areeven registered to vote, and that only25% of people of faith actually votein elections in the United States.Choosing to be ignorant of theworld around us is not the solution!We have a civic – and biblical –obligation to choose, support andpray for government leaders whoare not only qualified but who havea moral compass. We cannot hidefrom the world, but must do allwe can in our sphere of influenceto ensure a just and compassionateworld. And that puts us right backinto the arena of problems, andpotential anxiety.God tells us through his apostlePaul: “Do not be anxious aboutanything, but in everything,by prayer and petition withthanksgiving, present your requeststo God. And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts and yourminds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians4:6-7). Here then is the call tofaith–faith in our loving Father-Godwho has given His Son for us on thecross. He will not fail us. Let meclose with an example. Imagine, ifyou can, the feelings of a dog that isbeing shipped by air to its master ina new home. Strange people placehim in an unfamiliar cage. He isthen kept in a dark place for manyhours, listening to unfamiliar noises.He is distressed. He whimpersquietly.And yet, unknown to him, he isperfectly safe during his journey.Like that imaginary dog, we may October 2014be anxious on our journey. Butunlike the dog, we can deal with ouranxiety by trusting God—claiminghis promises in faith and givingthanks in all circumstances.We may not be able to perfectlyclaim this treasure of relief fromanxiety, but it is ours to have—and to share. Think about yourunsaved neighbor, or the unsavedin the neighborhood of our churchbuilding. There are many people“out there” who do not know that“peace of God which transcendsall understanding.” Everybodystruggles with anxiety from time totime. Be alert for the opportunitiesto share that peace. And do it!Bruce Lieske for the Missions andEvangelism TeamSunday, October 266-7:15pmBring yourself, your family,and your friends/neighbors foran evening of FREE fun andentertainment! There will begames/activities for ALL toenjoy and of course – TRUNK ORTREATING – to end the evening.So put on your costumes and joinus for some fun! DCE Emily islooking for volunteers – trunks,games, set-up, etc.CANDY DONATIONSDCE Emily is collecting candy forthis year’s event. Please bring yourcandy donations to the ChurchOffice by Wednesday, October 22!

CHRISTMAS TREES ARECOMING!ScheduleOctober 5October 12October 19October 26Zaida TorresOPENJulianne WiegandDCE EmilyVolunteersThere is only one spot left to fillof the current Children’s ChurchSchedule —October 12. Pleasecontact DCE Emily if you areable to lead on this day!DCE Emily is now looking forvolunteers to complete the newupcoming Children’s ChurchSchedule—November 2014-April2015. If you have children whoattend CC on Sunday mornings,or have a passion for workingwith children, please take a fewminutes to pray and considerhelping lead a Sunday.Any help would be greatlyappreciated, even if it’s only forone Sunday! Average time for CCis now around 16 minutes. Pleasecontact DCE Emily to sign up!COMMUNITY SERVICEJoin the PoP Youth Ministry Teamthe 3rd Tuesday of the month(October 21) as we serve dinner tothe homeless in downtown Orlando.We will meet at 6:30pm in theparking lot next to the Church ofSt. George—24 N. Rosalind Ave.32801—across from Lake Eola.We will be sellingbeautiful 6-7’Douglas firs to help support ourmission and ministries here at Princeof Peace. The cost is 40 per tree.Trees must be pre-ordered and paidfor by October 31, and will bedelivered for Thanksgiving weekendpick-up. We will not be able to storetrees beyond that weekend, so pleaseplan accordingly.You can order and pay for your treeonline at www.poporlando.com/christmastrees. Order forms will alsobe available in the church office or inthe CrossWalk on Sunday mornings.ANNUAL YOUTH WREATHSALE (YEAR 3)Starting October 12and running untilNovember 9,your PoP Youthwill once againbe selling HighMountain Noble Fir ChristmasWreaths, handmade in the PacificNorthwest!CONNECTIONS(NEW MEMBER CLASS)Are you newto Prince ofPeace? OurConnectionsClass canhelp youconnect more deeply with God’s loveas we talk about central truths heldby followers of Jesus. Connectionsalso gives you a connection withothers considering membership atPrince of Peace as well as others inthe PoP family.You’re invited to join Pastor Kenfor our “Connections” membershipclass on Friday evening, October 10,6-9:30pm, and Saturday, October11, 8am-noon. Call the churchoffice (407.277.3945) or emailconnie.sanders@poporlando.com ifyou’re interested. We look forwardto connecting with you as we growtogether in our walk with Jesus.FIRST COMMUNIONRESERVATIONSKeep your eyes peeled for the fullcolor insert coming soon showingthe items available and pricing!For those whoattended the FirstCommunionRetreat withDCE Emily and Pastor Ken onSeptember 13, a letter has beenmailed to your home and an e-mailhas been sent out with more detailson “Making Your Reservation forThe Lord’s Table.”Money raised from this Fundraiserwill go toward the 2016 NYG, “InChrist Alone.”We are looking forward to meetingwith you and celebrating with yourchild on this milestone!Ten options available for purchase atreasonable prices (no price increase!) October 2014

HOW TO MAKEA GIFT WITHSAVINGS BONDSMany of us have investedthrough the years in U.S. Savings Bonds. Many are alsofearful of cashing them in or giving them away for fearof having to report taxable income.Savings bonds are typically taxed once they are cashedin, reissued to another person, or reach maturity. Hereare three options you might consider that will allow youto support your congregation and the LCMS ministriesyou love with those savings bonds and help you withthose tax issues.Redeem the savings bonds and use the cash to make agift to Lutheran ministry, designated in any way youwish. If you itemize, the charitable deduction will helpto offset the tax burden.Bequeath your bonds—leave those bonds to your churchor favorite Lutheran ministry by putting that bequest inyour will. The designated ministry will receive the fullvalue of the savings bonds, which might otherwise bereduced by income taxes. There will be no tax liabilityfor you or your heirs.Leave the bonds to a charitable trust at your death.This kind of trust will first benefit your loved oneswith payments over a period of time, then the balancewill come to the Lutheran church, school, university,seminary or social ministry you have designated,according to your wishes.HOLY LAND EXPERIENCETuesday, November 11Park Hours: 10am-6pmTickets must be picked up day of event from 9:45-11amTicket prices include all activities/shows day of theevent, and free parking 40 per person (regular 50)Thrivent Member and 1 guest: 30(up to 4 per household)Children 6-18: 25; Children 3-5: 10All tickets must be ordered and paid by October 8For information, contact Darlene Kaiser atdarlenek149@gmail.com.OCTOBER IS PUMPKIN PATCH TIMEPumpkins are being deliveredon Saturday morning, October18. We will need many hands tounload and set up the pumpkinpatch, as well as help to staff itevery evening, so please sign up to help.Questions? Contact Robin Paris, your Gift PlanningCounselor.Robin E. Paris, CDE, Gift Planning CounselorLCMS Foundation; Office – Holy Cross Luth. Church780 North Sun Drive — Lake Mary, FL 32746407-333-0797, Ext. 1103 — Cell: 937-477-9713Robin.Paris@lfnd.orgCHRIST’S KIDS’ CLUBDue to unforeseen complications, CKCwill now resume next mon

Oct 09, 2014 · Concerning politics, the Greek philosopher Plato once said, “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.” One study revealed that only 50% of Christian pastors are even registered to vote, and that only 25% of people