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Thank you from the Women's Group

by: Gail Lisek

05/20/2023

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Thank you from the Women's Group for the wonderful support for our project for Sharing Connections!

A special "thank you" to Thrivent Financial for their support too.

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Crop Walk Raffle

by: Gail Lisek

05/20/2023

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Congratulations to Jill Baker & Bob Smejkal, our big Crop Walk Raffle Winners!

Thank you for everyone's support. Almost $300 was raised for the very worthy cause of ending world hunger. It will be added to our Crop Walk Fund in the Fall.

Thanks again - Lisa, Kirsten & Barb

PS - Stay tuned! We are working on a September Surprise. 

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SUNDAE SUNDAY - Ice Cream Social

by: Gail Lisek

04/27/2023

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 Come join us on Sunday, May 21st after service to celebrate the SUCCESS of this year's Sunday School / Children's Church in the Hospitality Room and make your own ice cream sundae. 

      

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Annual Garage Sale

by: Gail Lisek

04/27/2023

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Join us to find treasures at POP's Annual Garage Sale!

Mark the following dates on your calendar!

Setup Items:

May 15th  6pm - 9pm

May 16th 6pm - 9pm

May 17th 6pm - 9pm

Sale Dates:

May 18th 8am - 3pm

May 19th 8am - 3pm

May 20th 8am - 12pm 

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Council Update - Welcome Pastor Craig Felde

by: Gail Lisek

04/22/2023

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While we wait for Synod to assign our interim pastor, we are responsible for finding a supply pastor each Sunday and we are fortunate that Pastor Craig Felde is willing and able to help us out. As you may have heard on Sunday, he will not only provide us with his preaching on Sundays but he will be keeping office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the morning and will be available if you would like to meet him or have a concern. This will provide us with stability in knowi

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2023 Crop Walk Raffle

by: Gail Lisek

04/13/2023

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Fragrance Gift Boxes for Mother’s/Father’s Day

**Note** Baskets valued at $125 – $150 each; 1 female & 1 male

Filled with:

** Macys ** perfume/cologne and lotions; Full size (100ml/3.4 oz.) bottles;

    Plus, many samplers (Chanel, Dior, Armani, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Angel,  Flower Bomb,  Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, etc.)

** Bath & Body Works ** body lotions, bar soaps and foaming hand soaps

** Chocolates** from: Fannie May, Godiva, Lindor, Ghirardelli, Choceur & others        

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Women's Group announces their Spring Project for Sharing Connections

by: Gail Lisek

03/29/2023

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Cleaning & Personal Supplies

Collection Dates: April 16th to May 7th

Watch for Menards Sales/Rebates

and also the Dollar Store!

Containers for your donations will be in the Narthex.

Sharing Connections is also in need of towels, new or "gently used" - we will take those!

Thank you for your support, these items are so greatly appreciated by

Sharing Connections Clients.

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Easter Sunday 2023

by: Gail Lisek

03/23/2023

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   Please join us on Easter Sunday, April 9th to celebrate the resurrection of

our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

We will begin our morning with a delicious Easter breakfast spread at 8:30 AM.

Worship service will begin at 10:00 AM 

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Easter Flowers

by: Gail Lisek

03/17/2023

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

**Lilies are $25.00**

**Tulips are $16.00**

**Mums are $18.00**

Members may take their flowers home to plant in their 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 Lutheran Church

Memo: Easter Flowers 

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Easter Breakfast

by: Gail Lisek

03/08/2023

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We're excited to bring back Prince of Peace's Easter Breakfast tradition!

Make delicous food and great fellowship part of your Easter morning celebration.

Breakfast will be served from 8:30 am to 9:45 am. All are welcome.

A freewill offering appreciated. 

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The Mikuuni Village Water Project

by: Gail Lisek

02/23/2023

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Deni Issangya is raising funds to construct a well and a reservoir in the Mikuuni Village of Arumeru Arusha, Tanzaia. 

Digital payments may be made through the following GoFundMe link:

https://gofund.me/79ac4a18 

   

  Feel free to send any questions you may have to cissangya@gmail.com

THANK YOU FOR SENDING ANY FINANCIAL SUPPORT YOU ARE ABLE TO GIVE!

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Pre-Garage Sale Deals

by: Gail Lisek

02/10/2023

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POP has various furniture items in the units for sale. If anyone is interested,

contact Jeanne Smejkal.

 

- Thomasville bedroom set - 

             headboard

             footboard

             dresser

             2 nightstands

             armoire

 

 Additional items:

end tables

 file cabinet

 lamps

 chair

 2 desks  - lg & sm

 tv stand 

 iron table with tile top  

desk chair

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18TH CHILI COOK-OFF A BIG SUCCESS

by: Gail Lisek

02/07/2023

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     On Saturday evening Feb 4, 2023, 65 members, families and friends gathered at POP for the 18th Chili Cook-off. 

     There were 7 chili contestants competing in the 5 different categories. First place for the Best Chili trophy was taken by Nate B, in second place was Stef’s sister; Hottest Chili was won by Pastor Tim, second place Nate B; Mildest Chili was won by Chris E, second runner-up was Tess M; Most Unusual Chili was won by Jim A, second runner-up Tess M; Best Pr

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Visitation and Funeral Service: Albert Weidlich, Retired POP Pastor

by: Gail Lisek

01/19/2023

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Albert Weidlich, Retired POP Pastor was greeted by Godon January 13, 2023. He was a Pastor at POP from 1979-1992.Our deepest sympathy is extendedto the Weidlich Family.Please keep them in your prayers. A Visitation and Funeral Service celebrating Albert’s life will be held:Friday morning, January 20, 2023 Visitation from 9:30 – 11:00 AMTanzyus Logan Funeral Service2442 N. State Rt .121Decatur, IL The Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 am at First Lutheran Church250 West De...
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Ladies' Luncheon

by: Gail Lisek

01/17/2023

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Hope to see YOU on Tuesday, February 7th at Ted's Montana Grill in the Promenade which is located at 623 E. Boughton in Bolingbrook at 12pm.

Please RSVP to Barb Vogel at 630-209-3436

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