Last Sunday, Pastor Kwak baptized Jin Hee Kim during the afternoon service of Philippians Korean Lutheran Church at Prince of Peace. Welcome!
Winter is coming!
It is that time of year when the weather starts getting cold. When it is cold and wet, the homeless could use some warm socks! Please bring in new white socks and place in the box in fellowship hall. Each month a group of dedicated volunteers will deliver the much-needed socks to those living on the street. Thank you for your generosity.
Welcome New Members!
Please take a moment to welcome our new members who joined this past Sunday. Robert, Debra, Ber and Ellie Erwin - The Erwins are "Native Atlantans" and have transferred from Cross & Crown Lutheran Church in Chamblee, GA. Favorite activities of the Erwin family include spending time together and singing.
David, Luca, Emma and Noah Horst - The Horst Family moved from San Diego to Japan for several years with Sony and then to Atlanta. Enjoying this area, David now works for Honda. They enjoy camping, traveling, hiking, playing games and eating fun foods.
Please be sure to say hi to our new PoP members!
For information about how you can join PoP, please contact us!
Coat Drive in support of NFCC starts Sunday, October 23rd!
The cool weather is setting in and now is the time to clean out your closets. Are you getting a new coat? Share your extra one with someone who cannot afford to purchase one. Place your clean, new or nearly new coats in the specially marked container in the fellowship hall BY OCTOBER 30.
New Member Sunday is October 30!
What a great time to receive new members as part of our family at PoP! October 30 is a day full of excitement and activities!
For information about how you can join PoP, please contact us!
Family Promise is looking for YOU!
Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb is a nonprofit network of interfaith organizations working together to end homelessness, one family at a time.
We provide temporary assistance, hospitality and case management for families with children experiencing homelessness.
We recognize that poverty is a multifaceted problem that requires a multifaceted response. Our interfaith, nonsectarian network brings the faith community together to help our community's families regain housing, independence and dignity in a time of need.
Prince of Peace is a supporting congregation, working with Northminster Presbyterian Church. Three to four times a year, we provide Friday evening meals and Saturday hosting opportunities. Our next scheduled time is
Nov 4 & 5. We are in need of a coordinator from PoP to help coordinate sign ups for our members.
For information about how you can be a part of this very important community ministry, please contact Vicar Deb.
Non-perishable Food Drive
October 2 is the First Sunday! Remember to bring in some non-perishables for our neighbors in need!
Over 12 months ending June 30, 2016, 3,546 families (9,570 individuals) who live in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton, Mt Park and Roswell received food from NFCC.
Hard to believe isn't it? Not to NFCC it isn't. We see families from every North Fulton zip code for a variety of reasons: loss of income, illness in family, family emergencies, high cost of housing in North Fulton, high cost of transportation and repairs and the list goes on. You can never tell who may need that little bit of help the food pantry offers.
Below are 3 of the myths and myth busters that we often hear. (Shared by Atlanta Community Food Bank and Feeding America)
1. Only homeless people are hungry.
This is FALSE. 59% of people seeking help in metro Atlanta are working families. About 12% of people seeking help with food are homeless.
2. If people could just get a job they wouldn't be hungry.
This is FALSE. Many hard working people earn wages that do not cover basic household expenses. The minimum wage in Georgia is $5.15. In order for a family to afford housing, food, and transportation in Fulton County, a worker needs to earn $17 an hour.
3. There isn't enough food for everyone in the world.
This is FALSE. We have enough food to feed everyone in the world, but there are many barriers that prevent people from getting the food they need. Barriers in this country include: not having enough money to buy food, not having access to a grocery store, or not having transportation.
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Would you like to sponsor the flowers on Sunday morning?
How does this work?
You will see a signup sheet on the bulletin board in the old building next to the red doors. Sign up for your special Sunday, place your check for $36 in the envelope provided and place it in the offering plate on Sunday morning. You may sponsor flowers in Honor of or in Memory of someone special or "just because"! There are a few Sundays remaining in 2016.
October 9, 2016 - Readings
II Timothy 1:1-14
Psalm 137
Luke 17:5-10
Adult Education Opportunities
Wednesday MORNING Bible Study at 10:00 a.m.
I hope you enjoyed your summer vacation! We started our Wednesday Bible Study and we will continue the book of Romans. Please join us as we study God's word led by Pastor Craig and Vicar Deb. We look forward to seeing you next week.
Luther and the Reformation meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room. All are welcome to join!
Wednesday EVENING Lectionary Study will follow the Sunday readings and will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall with dinner being shared at 6 p.m.
Please RSVP below if you would like to join for dinner!