April 21st - Easter 4

PRINCE OF PEACE CHURCH

Is called to know, love, and serve Jesus as Savior and Lord,

to share his healing and transformation with all people.

Services at 8am and 10am

10am is live streamed

The Deacon’s Den

I just heard a disturbing story on the news this evening. Apparently, there were goat- rustlers over in Onterio near Riverside, that stole a dozen pregnant goats. Can you believe it? In this day and age of super sophisticated security systems, these rustlers were able to get away with these “nanny” goats who were ready to deliver, and they still remain at-large. Where was their shepherd?? Or rather, why didn’t they have a shepherd?

Well, goats, unlike sheep, don’t have shepherds. They are stubborn and defensive and are often defiant and angry when trying to herd them back into the fold. They are quite independent and like to wander freely as they eat basically anything they might happen to come across.

Sheep, on the other hand, need and respect their shepherd. Sheep need a shepherd to feed, protect, and guide them, while goats don’t. Sheep know the shepherd’s voice and follow the shepherd wherever they may lead them. Sheep, unlike goats, have had a shepherd since the beginning of recorded history. From the time of Able in Genesis 4, sheep have had a shepherd. Most every important figure in the First Testament began as a shepherd, leading their flock through the wilderness of creation – think Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Moses, David…. And this was all to culminate in Jesus, the great Shepherd of the Sheep, who will work in us that which is pleasing in God’s sight.

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep … I know my own, and my own know me, just as the Father knows me, and I know the Father.” Our shepherd knows us, and we know his voice. We won’t be lost; we won’t be stolen; when we listen to the Shepherd’s voice, we will know the way to the sheepfold, and we will be safe in the care and the comfort of the Shepherd.

By Grace Through Faith

Deacon George+

MANY THANKS to parishioner Jennifer Lee-Thorp who led 23 intrepid travelers through her detailed and delightful tour of the Getty Villa architecture and gardens on Friday! Jennifer's knowledge of the Getty, the times, and her beautiful Italian language skills caused all of us to be doubly amazed with the information as well as the lovely surroundings! Thank you, Jennifer! We are truly blessed to have you!

Special thanks to Councilman Bob Blumenfield for the bus to get us there and back safely!

Pictures by Steve Petach and Ann Gillinger

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW)

 invite your participation in our

WOMEN'S RETREAT

Sound of Your Voice

Slow the pace, turn down the volume, and listen for the voice of God

Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 9 am - 2 pm

Lunch included - cost $25.00

Reasoner Family Center

Speaker: Allison Sain

• Married, mother of 2 adult sons
• Educator and Youth Minister for over 30 years
• Spiritual Director
• Member of Ignatians West
• Loves sports & camping

There is still time to register!

Call or email the office or contact Sandi Totter.

Worship and Discipleship

SUNDAY MORNING WITH THE PASTORS April 28 at 9 am in the Guild Room Fr. Brian and Fr. Rand will have “office hours” to hear your ideas, to field your curiosity questions, and to share things that are happening around the parish. We are hoping to make this a regular event. 

World Labyrinth Day: is Saturday, May 4^th at 12:30 at Prince of Peace. Our official walk together is scheduled for 12:30pm but you are welcome to walk the labyrinth any time. For more information please contact Chantel Zimmerman or Joan Floyd.

It’s KARAOKE time! The ECW is once again hosting karaoke night with KIKI Karaoke, and we don’t want you to miss this one, so SAVE THE DATE! Join us on Saturday, May 4^th from 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. for a night of music, fun, and fellowship! Warm up your vocal chords, or come to encourage our singers. Drinks and some snacks will be available for purchase. Children welcome. RSVP to Patti Crawford or sign up at church.

CELTIC WORSHIP May 12^th Worship 10 am. We will celebrate an important part of our Anglican Christian spiritual heritage as we remember our connections with Saints Patrick, Aiden, and Brigit and worship with Celtic style music (strings and pipes will be used) and pray ancient Celtic liturgy in our morning liturgy. 

Pentecost Service: May 19^th Do you speak/ read a language other than English? Would you like to be a part of reading the Acts 2 passage in your native tongue as a part of the Pentecost Service May 19th? If so, please contact Fr. Rand and he can share you more information. rector@popwh.org. 

Across the US and Around the World is the theme of this year’s Pentecost brunch.  It will be held following the 10 am service on May 19th in the Reasoner Family Center. We’re inviting everyone to bring a favorite food that represents their city, state, or country. This is always a fun time to try out new food, enjoy old favorites, and fellowship together! Email Becky Wray  if you would like to bring a dish.

Next Baptism: is scheduled for June 2^nd. If you, or someone you know is considering Baptism, please contact the office or one of the priests. Everyone is welcome!

Service

Prayer Shawls: Prayer shawls are made, blessed, and given to those who need comfort or healing, as well as those who are celebrating milestones. The next workshop will held at 10am in the Guild Room on April 20^th. Contact Margie Pavlowsky for more information.

Health Ministry: Blood Pressure Screening is May 5^th following each service in the Guild Room.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY: family@popwh.org   

In Sunday School Route 66, we are focusing on the Gospels and getting ready to move to Acts next week!

This Sunday, will hear more stories about Jesus appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. This time we will have breakfast with Jesus by the Lake of Galilee and listen to him ask, “Do you love me?” WITNESS is our word for the week.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is on JULY 8 – 12, 9-noon with optional Afternoon Camp until 3:30pm.

Register now for SCUBA: Diving into Friendship with God. Space is limited! This is for entering Kindergarten to 5^th grade.

We have lots of Volunteer Opportunities for Adults and Youth too! Do you have sea stuffed animals you can lend us? Please contact Alma Fountain family@popwh.org if you have any questions or interested in help us prepare for this important Children and Families Ministry program. Click titles below for forms:

Camper Registration Form         Youth Volunteer Form   Adult Volunteer Form

Scouts Pancake Breakfast: Our own Troop 22 is making breakfast for us! The date is Sunday, May 5, the price is $8 per person from 8am to noon. Plan to enjoy a full pancake breakfast including sausage, coffee, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and juice before or after services and support our troop!

Stamp Out Hunger: The Letter Carriers’ Food Drive Sorting in the PoP parking lot will be on Saturday, May 18^th.  Volunteers are needed that day from 10-1pm to sort the food once it arrives at POP.  For more information, contact Debbie Decker at foodpantry@popwh.org.

This week's prayer is from the Daughters of the King.

God of every grace and blessing,

our true Source of joy,

fill us with the energy of excitement

and holy expectation.

Surprise us with the wonder and splendor

of a new dawn

that we may be open to the future

with all of its possibilities.

Letting go of the timeworn and letting in the timely,

may we bring the best of ourselves to this new day.

With renewed resilience may we breathe in

the expansiveness of Your will for us.  

This is the now of forever.

For His Sake, let us embrace every moment.

Amen.

April 14th prayer requests and thanksgivings have been compiled and are available here for your prayers and meditation. Updated prayer requests are printed on a WEEKLY basis.

• Please submit your prayer requests and thanksgivings in church on the yellow or blue prayer slips, OR by clicking here.

Prince of Peace Church

5700 Rudnick Ave,

Woodland Hills, CA 91367

+1 818-346-6968

office@popwh.org