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PRINCE OF PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH July, 2020
9320 Meadow Way Everett, Washington 98208
425-337-6663 E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: www.pplc.org
STAFF:
PASTOR: GIB BOTTEN
Music Director: Rob Gillespie
Director of Children’s Ministries: Lauryn Smith
Organist: Linda Walter
Office Administrator: Lauryn Smith and Julie Reymore Preschool Director: Angi Herbison
Preschool Office Manager: Melanie Zamora
Custodian: Sandra Barajas
Church services are modified;
You may attend the 8:30 service
or
the 10:30 service. All covid 19
guidelines will be used.
You may also go on pplc.org and
receive Pastor Gib’s sermon and
Lauryn Smith’s Children’s sermon.
You can also get both of the sermons
on Facebook~Prince of Peace
Everett .
All committee meetings and groups
are currently being held through
Zoom.
Updates to come as the Governor
and Snohomish County give
additional directions
We are now into the long days of summer and we’ve really had some nice sunny days lately. On Sunday we had our first in-person services since the middle of March. I think they went well. Following the Phase II guidelines from the State we had 15 people at the 8:30 service and 19 at the 10:30. We did Communion in a way that kept people distant and safe. Everyone said it was nice to be there and we’re learning how to do things in a new way—at least for the time being. So, we have services on Sunday both at church and online. And if anyone wants to be at church but remain in the parking lot—we are also transmitting via FM radio!
The Moravian Daily Text for Tuesday (June 23) included this passage from II Timothy 2:8-10, “Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my gospel, for which I am suffering even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained.” While I wouldn’t compare the Pandemic lockdown and restrictions to being chained like a criminal, I would say that we are all experiencing limitations beyond our control. I can’t imagine how “out of control” Paul felt. He was the founder and leader of so many churches in Asia Minor that needed support and leadership. Yet Paul himself was chained up in a Roman prison. This was probably one reason why Paul had named Timothy to head up the “church headquarters” in Ephesus—which was the center at that time for all the churches in the area. In his letters to Timothy, Paul warned him about the barriers and limitations that he would encounter as the new leader. And so, reminding him that “God’s word is not chained” was something that all Christian leaders and disciples need to remember. Despite the limitations that God’s people and the church will face in this world, God and his voice will not be silenced. So, we’re meeting again. God’s word is being taught and heard and shared among us and the world. So, matter what may come, we will believe and say: “God’s word is not changed!”.
Pr. Gib Botten
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WEBSITE
If you missed a Sunday
service, or would like to
listen again to the most
recent message,
visit our website at
www.pplc.org. On the
home page click ‘Listen to
last week’s Sermon’
Web Page Managers:
Lauryn Smith
Julie Reymore
BULLETIN
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All items to be included in
the announcement insert of
the Sunday bulletin in the
office by noon on the
Wednesday preceding the
worship service.
PRAYERS
Please call the church office
to request prayers 425-337
-6663 or send an email to
PRAYER CHAIN
GUIDELINES
Names in the bulletin
remain for one month
unless renewed by calling
the office at 425-337-6663
FINANCIAL REPORT
March April May
General Offering $ 11,162.00 $ 9,843.00 $ 8,355.00
Electronic Offering $ 9,000.00 $ 16,137.75 $ 11,280.00
Thrivent Choice Dollars $ 743.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Electronic Scriprebate $ 3.20 $ 2.27 $ 2.52
AmazonSmile Foundation
$ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 60.50
Lenten Offering $ 740.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Interest Earnings $ 2.37 $ 0.39 $ 0.40
Preschool Maintenance Income
$ 1290.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,290.00
$ 22,940.57
$ 25,983.41
$ 20,988.42
Budgeted Expenses $ 25,626.29 $ 25,983.78 $ 26,553.45
Fund Balances YTD
General Fund $ 30,553.87 $ 31,719.74 $ 52,739.20
Youth Fund $ 7,426.46 $ 7,426.46 $ 7,426.46
Saefke Fund $ 29,372.95 $ 29,372.95 $ 29,200.95
Relief Fund $ 500.63 $ 500.63 $ 500.63
Memorial Fund $ 14,218.33 $ 14,268.33 $ 14,268.33
Endowment Fund $ 53,289.04 $ 53,289.04 $ 53,397.90
Men’s Fellowship $ 4,023.89 $ 4,023.89 $ 3,933.89
Women’s Ministry $ 3,370.62 $ 3,685.62 $ 3,685.62
Capital Facilities $ 22,973.46 $ 24,123.46 $ 27,172.43
Capital Projects $ 2,760.11 $ 2,760.11 $ 2,760.11
Short-Term Missions $ 470.00 $ 520.00 $ 570.00
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Smokey Point Rest Stop
COUNCIL CORNER The Church Council met electronically on June 16 and approved the following: - The membership of Nathanial S. and Grace R. when they are officially
confirmed. - The Memorial Fund Continuing Resolution - Budget Meeting Date: November 15, 2020 - Annual Meeting Date: January 31, 2021 - The plan required by state and local authorities for starting on-site wor-
ship services beginning June 21. Services will continue to be taped until further notice.
- Benevolence of $7600 - Funding for Preschool Play Area fencing Any changes to the Constitution or Bylaws are due for review at the August Council meeting.
Congratulations !
Nathaniel Staudinger and
Grace Reynolds
have been approved by PPLC’s
Church Council to be confirmed.
(Confirmation date July 5th, 10:30 Service )
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Parish Nurses Notes
Linda Whitesell, RN/NP We have all had some extra time on our hands and this is a perfect time to do something different. Take time to be creative in its many forms. In doing so, you will stimulate your mind, feel better, be more confident, have less stress and anxiety. When we create, we are using our senses and
engaging in a form of problem-solving; thus, giving us a sense of accom-plishment. It lets us express emotions we cannot put into words. Don’t think you can draw, paint or create artwork? Try preprinted designs to color, paint by numbers, preprinted needlework, rock painting, even doodling. It is all good for you.
Creativity is your intelligent brain having fun.
•Pastor Gib is organizing a group to read through
a couple of books.
•The first book, is “When Helping hurts: How to
Alleviate poverty without hurting...” Steven
Corbett & Brain Fikkert. This book is for
those interested in helping those in poverty, but
want to do it effectively and so as not to cause
harm to the helper or the ones being helped.
•The second book is, “evil and the justice of god”
N.T. Wright gives us a background in the Bible
foundation of evil and offers wise council to
Christians and the church in how to face it.
•Those interested are encouraged to buy these
books from Amazon on your own. Pr. Gib is willing
to help those folks who have never bought books
online before. We’ll start as soon as a group is
formed and everyone has their books.
• Contact Pastor Gib to get started.
PASTOR GIB’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB
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Lutherwood Friends,
First and foremost, we hope that you and your loved ones are doing well. All of us are
living through an unprecedented and concerning time.
As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, we continually work with our health
department to monitor the situation. The Lutherwood Board of Directors and
Leadership have gathered as much information as possible to aid in our decision
making process relating to offering summer camp.
After much consideration of all the options before us, it is with
great sadness to inform you that Lutherwood Camp and
Retreat Center has decided to suspend our summer camp
programs for the 2020 summer.
Lutherwood is where kids can get outdoors, learn lots of new skills, grow in their
faith, have fund with peers, and develop independence. But, as always, the safety of
our members, volunteers, and employees is our top priority.
The Lutherwood Board of Directors and Leadership are offering alternative ways you
can spend time in the outdoors at Lutherwood this summer. Congregations are
invited to have their own outdoor morning or evening worship. Our campground and
lodges are also available for family groups. Please visit our website and social media
to learn more, www.camplutherwood.org.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as world gives. Do
not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27
God Bless,
Robert K. Gillespie
Executive Director
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
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On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, Americans celebrate this historic event.
Conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer
of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "Resolved: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved."
Happy 4th of July Be safe and be well.
WAYS TO GIVE
• Sunday morning offering • Mail offering to church office. • Contact the church office to set up automatic electronic giving. • Set up a Direct IRA transfer called a Qualified Charitable
Distribution (QCD). The following funds are available through the Prince of Peace web site at www.pplc.org by clicking on the red donate button: Missions & Ministries is a general offering for church ministries and outreach. Memorial Fund is for gifts “in honor of” or “in memory of” Short-Term Missions is for church members going on mission trips in the U.S. and
Internationally. Capital Facilities is for improvements to buildings and grounds.
The above funds are also available by downloading on your mobile phone the “GivePlus” app by Vanco Payment Solutions or now you can give over the phone from Vanco client congregations. Their Client Services team will take donations for Prince of Peace by calling their team at 800.675.7430
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“Let us pray for the whole people of God . . .”
You are encouraged to call the church office at any time or email to Julie Reymore, at
[email protected] with names you wish to add or edit. We need to keep praying
Recent Prayer Requests
JoAnn Gillespie (Husband -Dick Gillespie) Pray for healing and good test results after surgery
Debbie Miles (Husband – David Miles) Pray for quick healing without knee surgery after a bicycle accident
Bob Waldrop (Friend of the Gust’s) Pray for a speedy recovery from recent surgery
Julie Reymore (Office Admin) Pray for Doctors to resolve soon her heart and esophageal problems
Doug Herman (Church Member) Please pray for his family and friends as they grieve his recent passing.
Delores (Gale McGregor’s cousin-in-law) Pray for family and friends as they grieve her passing on June 12th.
Rod Gust(Church Member) Prayers for continuing recovery from getting two stents put in last week.
Gary & Carol (Sister and brother in law of Pastor Jack) Prayers for Gary to be comfortable in palliative care after long
battle with prostate cancer and for love and strength for Carol and family.
Debbie Miles (Andrea Miles Mom) Prayers for speedy and full recovery from Cataract surgery
Barbara. (neighbor of Andrea Miles, due to lots of pain from her surgery and complications, prayers for healing
Nona Williams (Aunt of Lilyanna Hernandez, who was hospitalized with a stroke.
Eva Bateman(Doug Walkers work friends daughter) Undiagnosed chest pains. Pray for comfort & Cause
Gina Muir (Sister of Dan Chadrow) Prayers and good thoughts for recovery from her bone cancer diagnosis.
Debbie Miles (Mom of Andrea Miles) Cataract Surgery, prayers for speedy and full recovery
Richard S (Friend of Courtneys) for cancer & treat & support for his wife, family, & friends
Richard Jandzinski (Good friend of Dave & Debbie Miles) Prayers for comfort for him & his family as he is on hospice.
Mariah & Joel Hameed, & Joel’s father – Samina, Joel’s mother, passed away due to the coronavirus. Mariah is now
clear, Joel & his father are still recovering from the virus.
Amber Konkler (niece of the Dicksons) – home recovering from the coronavirus
Joe (friend of Debbie Miles) – recently had heart surgery, prayers for quick healing
John Miles (Dave & Debbie Miles’ son) – 2nd eye surgery to prevent blindness, prayers for success
Rachel Miles (daughter in law of Debbie Miles) – extreme back pain, prayers for healing
Joanne (friend of Debbie Miles) – nose cancer, prayers for more grafting success
Dee Gabrielsen – relief of lower body pain
Sukja Kim (Jennifer Pidduck’s mother) – prayers for hip pain
Beverly Thorkildsen – broken ankle, surgery successful, pray for a quick healing
Marsha Corning (friend of the Dicksons & Gusts) – treatment for cancer
Diane Brandt (friend of the Gusts) – recovery from recent surgery
Brock Kipperberg (friend of Lauryn Smith) – in kidney failure, monitoring and undergoing tests
Debbie McKay – undergoing dialysis
MaryAnn (sister of Charlotte Kaiser) – cancer is shrinking, one mass is
Lorri Gault’s grandson Josiah (preschool assistant) – Josiah cancer free, in immunotherapy
Cheryl (friend of Bryanna Gomez) – undergoing surgery and chemo for aggressive tumor in leg
Shannon (friend of Andrea Miles) – continued cancer treatment
Jim Grummel (step-father of Bryanna Gomez) – has terminal prostate cancer, starting a new maintenance treatment
plan.
Serving in the Military
Robert Gillespie, Jr. – serving in the USAF
Kailin Rime (niece of Tom and Donna Dickson) – serving in the USAF
Ian Pidduck (brother of Alex Pidduck) – serving in the Navy in San Diego, CA
Dante Guadagnoli (friend of Andrea & Kailey Miles) – serving in the Navy, Middle East deployment
