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As we enter the Spring/Summer months, the contents of the POP Pantry have been reconfigured to include shelf-stable food, drink, and supplies that do well in warm weather. This pantry provides essentials 24/7, demonstrating love of neighbors in need, on a “take what you need, share what you can” basis. Currently the pantry is particularly focused on providing items for children. Priority items for donation now include:
Juice pouches and boxes, snacks, such as granola bar
...Support the Prince of Peace CROP Walk Team by shopping Pampered Chef now through August 31! Every purchase made through our link earns double donations — helping us fight hunger locally and globally.
Start your holiday shopping or find the perfect gift for a shower, birthday, or Father's Day!
Be sure to use this link or scan the QR code so our team gets credit:
https://www.pamperedchef.com/party/cropwalk0801
Thank you for supporting our mission!
...Our next Versiti Blood Drive is at United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 7th from 7:30 am – 12:00 pm. Did you know? Regular blood donation can be beneficial for your health. It helps regulate iron levels, which can reduce the risk of certain health issues like heart disease. Please consider donating! Click on the link below to make your appointment.
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/5610563
...Join us for our “Summer Pig Roast” Saturday, July 19th, 4pm – 8pm. Get ready for a time filled with delicious food, games, and awesome company. Save the date and come hungry! More detailed information will be posted soon.
...You are invited to wear RED for Pentecost on Sunday, June 8th. What is Pentecost? It is the second most important part of the Christian year after Easter. It is commemorated by both the Ascension of Jesus and the Descending of the Holy Spirit. What do the symbols of Pentecost mean? · Wind: Represents God's first breath of love · Fire: Represents the Holy Spirit · Red: The liturgical color of Pentecost · Water: Represents new life · Dove: The symbol of peace Pentecost giv
...Thank you for opening your doors for our community health screening in your area. It is because of your generosity that Life Line Screening can bring these health screenings into your community and for that, we are very appreciative.
The next screening will be on Tuesday, September 30th.
...Mark Your Calendar!
The annual Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Garage Sale is fast approaching! Planning and preparations are well under way! Find bargains on everything from clothes to housewares to toys and games.
Sale hours from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm Thursday, May 15th & Friday, May 16th and Saturday, May 17th from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
See what treasures await for you!
Thanks for supporting our sale!
...Saturday, May 3rd
A Celebration of Life will be held for Barb Riesbeck on Saturday, May 3rd, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 W. 75th Street, Woodridge, IL.
Visitation will be held at 10:00 am with a service following at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation.
...Thank you for your tremendous support to our "Cribs for Sharing Connections."
We were able to raise $800 to purchase 4 cribs, just wonderful!
Also, with the seed money form Thrivent, we bought mattress pads, sheets, blankets, and beautiful little outfits in a variety of sizes.
This project change was so much fun to do, and I know all of the families receiving these would like to hug everyone of you! Again, "thank you'!
...Thank you for so much for contributing flowers to beautify our church for Easter:
Bette Bruce, Barb Angelo, Julie Paul, Nancy Chapdelaine, Jill & Nate Baker, Geary Glaum, Laura Niemiec, Lisa O'Reilly, Gail & Jeff Hengels, Barb Albrecht, and Joyce Wettstaedt
...1,000 Candy Filled Eggs - all in the name of making Easter-filled memories.
Thank you to all the families that came out to our egg hunt on Saturday, April 5th. The children all had smiles on their faces and having fun.
Thank you to all our volunteers that helped to make the event a success.
...It’s time to order your Easter flowers! Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it the joyful celebration of Easter. Each year, you can dedicate beautiful spring flowers for Easter Sunday April 20th. The available flowers include lilies, tulips, mums, azaleas, and hydrangeas. Complete the order form located in the Narthex to place your order by April 6th.
You can take your flowers home anytime after the 10:00 am service is over on Easter Sunday.
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"80% of strokes are preventable, according to the American Heart Association and Life Line Screening provides valuable health screenings to detect the risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease".
You can take advantage of these health screenings today by signing up for the complete stroke screening package which includes four screenings for vascular disease.
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...Another successful blood drive is in the books!
A special thank you to everyone who donated blood and gave the gift of LIFE on Saturday, March 22nd at our Blood Drive in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois.
Our awesome donors gave 16 units of blood potentially saving 48 lives!
The next blood drive is on Saturday, June 7th at the United Methodist Church in Woodridge.
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