Social Action News

 WE GOT YOUR GOATS !

Because of the incredible generosity of Prince of Peace Church and Pre School, our families and friends, we have raised over $1000 to purchase live goats to help impoverished families to survive. The ELCA World Hunger Appeal is uniquely positioned to reach communities in need. Now our ten beautiful goats named JOY, LOVE, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GENTLENESS, GENEROSITY, FAITH, SELF-CONTROL, and JESUS IS THE G.O.A.T. have found new homes throughout the area and by our pre school.

On December 15th, we will take Target, Walmart, and Amazon gift cards to the Center For Hope and Safety to help the abused women and their children.

We will also be delivering men’s and ladies’ clothes and toiletries to the Bergen County Homeless Shelter in Hackensack. Men’s boxers, briefs, T shirts, sweat pants and sweat shirts, and hoodies in sizes medium to x large are really needed. Again these items have to be in church by December 15th.

In December and January, we will be collecting Shop Rite gift cards, regular shampoo and conditioner, bars of soap, child and adult toothbrushes and toothpaste, and men’s and women’s deodorant. Any other foods would also be appreciated.

Any questions about the above, call Evelyn Passante at 201-768-0355 or email evelynpassante@aol.com.

Have a blessed Christmas.


CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

Saturday, November 23rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

If you would like to order a poinsettia plant in memory of a loved one either register in the Narthex (church lobby) or call the office. Each plant costs $20.00
The deadline for ordering is December 10th!


HOME COMMUNION VISITS AVAILABLE!

If this would be of interest to you, please contact Pastor Holliday.


ENDOWMENT FUND NEWS

Attention High School Seniors who are pursuing post  secondary education, including college, seminary, or trade school and anyone already enrolled as a college student in any of these areas. The Endowment Fund is making available applications for scholarships for members of the Congregation.  Please submit your application on or before May 31, 2024, and send it to the attention of the  Endowment Committee. Please contact the church office to obtain an application.

Andrea Flannery, Committee Chairperson


HELP FOR REFUGEES FLEEING UKRAINE

Please keep the people of Ukraine in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to provide financial assistance to those fleeing Ukraine, please our Lutheran Immigration and Relief Services at www.lirs.org.


CHC (Norwood) Food Pantry

Prince of Peace Supports CHC (Norwood) Food Pantry! Learn more about this great local ministry by following the link included here:

Food Pantry – Church of the Holy Communion – The Episcopal Church – Norwood NJ


Prayer Space

A  40 minute gathering via Zoom on the topic of prayer and the contemplative life hosted by Pastor John Holliday via Zoom

Thursday, May 2nd & 16th at 7:30pm

Reviewing the book The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr


Basic Bible for Elementary Learners

If you would like faith instruction for a child in grades 3 through 6 please contact Pastor Holliday at

johncholliday@yahoo.com.

Sessions are being organized for the spring semester.