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THE HAPPENINGS
JANUARY 14, 2026
THE SECOND SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY
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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.
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Sunday:
8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services
(The 10:00 AM service is livestreamed)
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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Ann Lowe will be conducting blood pressure screenings in the Church Office on Sunday, January 18, following both the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM services.
| REMINDER: The Church Office and the Food Pantry will be closed Monday, January 19, 2026, as we observe Martin Luther King Day. | | |
CELEBRATE LEE FORD’S 90th BIRTHDAY! On Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 11:30 (after the 10:00 service), all are invited to celebrate with Lee as he marks his 90th birthday. Lunch – and, of course, cake! – will be served.
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ANNUAL MEETING 2026
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, we will have one worship service at 9:00 AM, followed by the business meeting. Please plan to attend and take part in the councils of the church, including the 2025 financial report, presentation of the 2026 budget, and election of the new Vestry members.
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Prayer of the Week
For the Weary
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Let me not seek outside of You
what I can only find in You, O Lord;
peace and rest and joy and bliss,
which abide only in Your abiding joy.
Lift up my soul
above the weary round of harassing thoughts
to Your eternal presence.
Lift up my soul
to the pure, bright, serene,
radiant atmosphere of Your presence,
that there I may breathe freely,
there repose in Your Love,
there be at rest from myself
and from all things that weary me,
and then return clothed in Your peace
to do and bear what shall please You.
Amen.
(prayer by E.B. Pusey)
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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Wishing you all a very blessed holiday season! Our first Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting for 2026 will be held Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Guild Room, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Come on by and enjoy wonderful fellowship! If you would like to learn how to knit or crochet, I’ll provide hooks, needles, a pattern, and yarn! Thank you! - Margie Pavlowsky
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SECRET PRAYER PARTNER SIGN-UPS FOR 2026
SPPs act as an integrated prayer group to unite our women in deeper spiritual companionship. The objective for each member is to keep her partner in prayer, become a closer friend, be mindful of her partner's needs while keeping her identity a secret until the "Reveal" in December. All women who attend Prince of Peace are invited and encouraged to join. Applications are available as you enter the Narthex of the Church, and in the Church Office. You may also click here to download the Word file, which you may fill out and return to Sandi Totter, Chairperson, or Christine Lehman in the Church Office. Please sign up by January 30, 2026.
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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
BIBLE BLOCKBUSTERS: Joseph, A Hero’s Journey!
This week in Sunday School, kids will continue our Joseph: A Hero's Journey series with the lesson "The Hero's Hope."
The IT (One Thing) to remember:
God's timing is perfect.
Kids will explore Genesis 40, where Joseph – still in prison – interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker. Joseph's life feels like a roller coaster, yet even in the lowest valleys, God is still at work.
Joseph has passed through the Calling, Plight, Test, and Trial, and HOPE is beginning to appear. Like every great hero story, the valleys make the mountaintop moments even more meaningful.
Through our 4D Movie Blockbuster-themed series, kids will see these moments in the films they love and learn to recognize their own challenges as opportunities to be a HERO for God.
Series Memory Verse:
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11
God bless you and all the children Jesus entrusted in our care!
Blessings,
Alma Fountain
Prince of Peace Children and Family Ministry is dedicated to be a safe place to GROW in faith, have fun in fellowship, live the Word and share God’s love.
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
The curriculum for early 2026 will be several video and discussion series from Open Life Church, including "The Virtuous Life": who the Holy Spirit is, what He does, and how He empowers us; and "Reconciled": how to navigate our relationships with others in new and better ways – with God's help. Classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 10:00 AM in the Youth Room.
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MEET THE 2026 VESTRY CANDIDATES
The Vestry unanimously approved the following slate of candidates: Sue Ferron, Stephanie Kren, and Dorothy Seguin. The Prince of Peace Parish will vote on these candidates at the Annual Meeting on February 1, 2026. Biographies of these candidates are now available by clicking here.
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TEMPORARY HOUSING NEEDED for a visitor from England (from Fr. Rand Reasoner):
A friend from England, who is in the Order of the Mustard Seed with me, has a son who needs lodging in Los Angeles from February 16 through March 1, 2026. He and his friend are here from work (they are musicians) and basically need a place to lay their head at night. They have transportation and are very self-contained. If you have room to share, and/or would like more information, please contact me at randreasoner@gmail.com, or use the phone number in the Directory.
Grace and Peace,
Rand Reasoner+ OMS
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This week's 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.
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Please submit your prayer requests and thanksgivings in church on the yellow or blue prayer slips, OR by clicking on the "Submit a Prayer Request" button at the bottom of this page.
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