Newsletter Spring 2022

Breaths of New Life

After this long, cold winter, I wonder if perhaps we are
all waiting for Jesus to come and breath his
resurrection breath into our lungs too. In fact, it’s my
prayer that, after all the challenges that we have
endured throughout this long pandemic, Jesus will
breathe new life into our faith communities as well!
Just like those first signs of spring – buds on the trees,
bits of green grass, returning robins… - I already see
signs of new life in our Shared Ministry. We’re
planning for an in-person Holy Week – the first one in
Photo by Alexandr Podvalny (a Ukrainian photographer): three years!! As we walk with Jesus and with one
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standing-near-purple-petaled-flower-plant-321576/ another (both in person and online) on the path from
Palm Sunday, to the Last Supper, the Garden of
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and Gethsemane, the hill of Golgotha, and finally, the
the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked empty tomb and the resurrected Christ, I believe that
for fear of the Jewish authorities, Jesus came and stood among we will encounter the Spirit of life, moving among us,
them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he
showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced
breathing new life into our lungs, stirring up new faith
when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be in our hearts.
with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” When he
had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive Another exciting thing this spring is that we are
the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:19-22) building a new Shared Ministry website! This website
will feature our new Shared Ministry name – Spirit of
Perhaps one of the most life-giving feelings in the world is Life Ministry – and will host content for our Shared
that first breath of spring. That first day when you walk Ministry, as well as content specific to our individual
outside, and you notice that the air has changed. It doesn’t congregation, Abundant Life and Prince of Peace. Rick
smell like winter anymore, it smells like spring. The sky is Scherger and Kendra Azevedo Jacob have been
blue, the sun is high and warm, and it seems like everyone working hard to bring this new website to life, and we
is outside, winter coats unbuttoned or perhaps even left can’t wait to launch it! Stay tuned for more details…
behind. After a long, cold winter, everyone wants to
breathe in those first life-giving breaths of spring. With all of these exciting activities happening, we’ll
need volunteers! Please consider how you might be
To me, it’s fitting this text often comes around this time of willing to help out. We have lots of opportunities for
year. The disciples are cooped up, hiding in the upper room in-person volunteers: ushers, greeters, readers, and
where they shared their last meal with Jesus. They have musicians, as well as folks to help us livestream our
witnessed a nightmare: their friend, their rabbi placed on services! And we also have opportunities for you to
trial, sentenced to death, and crucified. They’ve been volunteer online or from home, if you are not ready or
hiding ever since. But on that first resurrection day, Jesus able to join us in-person quite yet.
shows up in the room where they’re hiding. He breathes
new breath into their lungs – resurrection breath!! – and May you experience the Spirit breathing new life into
says, “Receive the Holy Spirit!” Like that first breath of your lungs as we continue to journey together.
spring, Jesus breathes new breath into their lungs, and
sends them out to share the Good News with the whole Peace,
world. Jeremy
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Welcome Back
In-Person Worship Resumes
In-person worship services resume Palm Sunday, April 10 with Sunday services occuring at Abundant
Life at 9:45 am and a service at Prince of Peace at 11:15 am.

For in-person worship: we will no longer be asking for proof of vaccination, or observing reduced capacity
limits. We ask that everyone wear a well-fitting, good quality mask at all times while in the church
building. Please self-screen prior to attending, and stay home if you are feeling unwell, if you have tested
positive for COVID in the past 10 days, or if you have been exposed to a confirmed or suspected COVID
case in the past 14 days.

We are looking forward to celebrating Holy Week both in-person and online this year! Our schedule will be:

Palm Sunday: April 10

In-Person Livestream
Abundant Life: 9:45 am 9:45 am (from Abundant Life)
Prince of Peace: 11:15 am

Maundy Thursday: April 14

In-Person Livestream
(With Communion)
7:00 pm (from Prince of Peace)
Prince of Peace: 7:00 pm

Good Friday: April 15

In-Person Livestream
Abundant Life: 9:45 am 9:45 am (from Abundant Life)
Prince of Peace: 11:15 am

Easter Sunday: April 17

In-Person Livestream
Abundant Life: 9:45 am 11:15 pm (from Prince of Peace)
Prince of Peace: 11:15 am

Note that recordings of the services will be available on our Twitch

channel shortly after each service, and will be uploaded to Youtube
within a few days after the service.

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Lifestream Schedule
As we begin in-person worship with weekly services at both Prince of Peace and Abundant Life, we will
continue to livestream Sunday morning services, alternating locations between Abundant Life (at 9:45 am) and
Prince of Peace (at 11:15 am). Note that recorded services will be available on Twitch shortly after the service is
finished.

This means that if you are worshiping with us from home, you may either:
a) join us live, alternating between 9:45 am and 11:15 am, or
b) connect to Twitch at 11:15 am each Sunday (service will be recorded one week, and live the next week).

Services will continue to be uploaded to Youtube CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS

early the following week. We will continue to Are you interested in helping us as we return to in-
provide mailed-out worship resources once per person worship? We are looking for: ushers, greeters,
month for folks that cannot join us either in- readers, and other helpers to ensure that our services
person or online. run smoothly! If you are interested in volunteering,
please contact Janice Endler at Prince of Peace or
contact Pastor Jeremy via cell phone (204-995-2350),
or email ([email protected]).

Let’s walk with him. Let’s see how Jesus spent his
final days. Enter the holy week and observe. Feel
his passion. Sense his power. Hear his promise
that death has no power.
- Max Lucado, On Calvary's Hill, Journey Quotes

May your Easter be happy,

May your day be bright,
May you enjoy the treats,
And sweet delights.
But remember the meaning,
Remember God’s gift,
Remember the resurrection,
May your soul uplift.
- Bill Hoeneveld

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The Prince of Peace Team

Your New POP Council Parish Council
Glen Endler - Co-Chair Bonnie Coss - Congregation Rep
Wayne Nyysola - Co-Chair Glen Endler - POP Council Rep
Liz Chammartin - Secretary Note: We are in need of 1 more
Josephine Finnson - Treasurer person (congregational rep) on
Bob Shaver Parish Council
Lesley Burch

Administrative Assistant

Committee Heads
Worship & Music - Janice Endler
Social Ministry - Louise Brewer
Communications - Bonnie Coss
Sandra Parra is our new administrative assistant. She Property - Bob Shaver
started with us in October of 2021. She moved to Membership - Liz Chammartin
Winnipeg with her son, and is studying Marketing Mutual Ministry - Tamara Nyysola
Management Diploma at the University of Winnipeg,
Note: We are in need of 1 more person on
and working for both Prince of Peace and Abundant Life
Lutheran Church. They enjoy all Winnipeg has to offer, the Mutual Ministry Committee
although it is a lot different from Medellin, Colombia.

Finance
Anyone is in need of additional offertory envelopes, please contact Glen Endler.

If you wish to sign up for pre-authorized tithings, please contact Josephine Finnson.

A sincere thank you to the Prince of Peace congregation and Council for
selecting the Coss Family to be placed on the Volunteer plaque and for the
delicious basket from Bothwell Cheese that was presented to me and my
family.The basket contained many yummy items all made in Manitoba.
This was really special. Thank you and God bless you all. Bonnie

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Social Ministry Update

WILLOW PLACE
The Social Ministry will be spending the remainder funds from the ELCIC
Women’s faith fund. Fleece has been purchased and we will once again start
making blankets for Willow Place. Mark your calendars. All are invited to
participate in making the blankets. No experience necessary. Contact Louise
Brewer if you have any questions. Dates and times are listed below:
Mondays 9:30-11:30 April 18; May 2, May 16.
Wednesdays 12:30-2:30 May 11, May 25.
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 noon May 7.

We would like to collect the following items for Willow Place until June. These items are from their
Wish List and are most urgently needed:
Breakfast Cereals New Hair Brushes
Jam, Jelly Travel Size Toiletries
Peanut Butter Bus Tickets - child, teen, adult (please put them
in an envelope)

THE URBAN
We are planning to make sandwiches and assemble bag lunches for distribution at the Urban for a date in
May. Watch for the date to sign up. We will also be asking for donations of canned meat and vegetables.

NEW BOOK HELPING TO RAISE

FUNDS FOR THE URBAN
Fire and Iron is a new book of short stories by
Norman Fullerton.

After the worship service at Prince of Peace

Lutheran on April 24, Norman Fullerton has been
invited to say a few words about his book Fire and
Iron. Norman is donating $5.00 from the sale of
each book cost of $20.00 at this reading to the
Lutheran Urban Ministry (www.theurban.ca). The
Urban Ministry Manager Rhonda Gorham, will
also be present to tell us about the current work of
the Urban. A table will be set-up to purchase the
book from Norman.
Photo supplied by Ronda Gorham
As the title Fire and Iron suggests, the stories are of individuals tempered by the fires of hurt,
strengthened by the pain, and helped by the kindness of another. The book is a good Lenten read as the
story characters must reflect on their lives and make some changes.

If you would like to check out the book more closely visit his website www.normfullerton.com
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GLENLEA GREENHOUSES PRINCE OF PEACE FUNDRAISER

SPRING IS HERE......

LESS THAN 14 DAYS LEFT TO PLACE YOUR PLANT ORDER ONLINE.

DEADLINE IS APRIL 15th !
Order now so you are not disappointed at www.glenleagreenhouses.com.

If you want to place an order but do not want to order online please call Bonnie Coss and
she will place your order.

Gift cards are also available to purchase. They have a wonderful store to purchase an even
wider variety of plants.

Plants will be delivered to Prince of Peace Saturday, May 28, 2022.

This fundraiser will go towards our Building Campaign to replace our roof.
Thank you for your support!

Prayer for Ukraine

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. (Psalm 46:1)

God of peace, we pray for peace in our world, and especially for peace in Ukraine. Protect all who seek
shelter from attacks. Sustain all who are lacking basic human necessities – food, water, heat. Help all
who are working to deliver necessities and humanitarian aid. Deliver all refugees, those who have been
displaced, those who have lost their homes, and those whose families have been separated. Comfort and
protect all of the children. Give strength to those who are defending their homes, their families, and
their country. Console those who mourn, and receive those who have died into your loving arms.

Guide world leaders and all who are working to end this conflict and restore peace to Ukraine and its
people. Be with all who are raising their voices in the name of peace, including Russian protesters who
are risking their lives to protest the actions of the Putin regime. Bring an end to this brutal invasion.
Deliver the people of Ukraine from all violence and aggression, so that they may live in freedom and
peace.

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

930 Winakwa Road
Winnipeg, MB R2J 1E7
Phone: 204-256-8712
www.poplutheranchurch.wordpress.com
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