During Lent, Prince of Peace was challenged with a matching grant by one of our members to raise at least $2000 to help support our newest ministry partner in Tanzania. Through Sunday, April 22, we have received gifts totaling $3,476. Including additional matches, this means the orphanage will soon receive funding totaling $10,952!
Our four Women’s Circles invite all women to attend the May Bible Studies. May’s lesson is an intergenerational topic with the theme “All Are Welcome” from Hebrews 13:1 – 2. Showing hospitality and compassion are gifts learned from Jesus. How do we build family ties? Do you show hospitality to strangers who are poor, lonely and struggling? What challenges does Prince of Peace have to become more welcoming?
The Prince of Peace Chancel Choir presents John’s Rutter “Requiem.” This moving liturgy will shape our worship during both services on Sunday, April 29. Featuring soloist Kim Wetteland, strings, oboe and timpani and under the direction of Kathy Tunseth.
![Pastor Peter: [awkward warning] “Let’s talk about your funeral!”](https://poproseville.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/funerals-1080x674.jpg)
Funeral ministry is also not just something that pastors and undertakers tend to, it’s the work of the whole community of faith. I hope every member of this church will want to participate in this important conversation. Help us set about the task of re-shaping this area of our shared ministry together.
Are you interested in becoming a member of Prince of Peace? Come to our “Get to know Prince of Peace” information sessions. Meet with Pastor Peter and a few current members of the congregation. Enjoy conversation and fellowship while your questions are answered. A light supper will be served.
Session 4 of this series of bible studies “Multiple Meanings,” from Gather Magazine, will be about the “Prodigal Son Story” from Luke 15:11 – 32. From what perspective would a “famine” or “squandering your possessions” contribute to the understanding of this story?