P.O.P. News 10-7-18

PRINCE OF PEACE - CROP HUNGER WALK - WALK, GIVE, CHANGE THE WORLD
THIS Sunday, October 14, 2018
Check in at 1:30 p.m.
Step off at 2:00 p.m.
Starts & Ends at
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
4501 Main St.
Downers Grove
To learn more, register, or donate: cropwalk.org/southdupage
Please Note that the Pantry is one of the recipients of this year's Crop Hunger Walk!
Sign up to walk or to sponsor someone who is walking!
A BIG thank you to those who have already signed up:

Barb Albrecht
Allan Issangya
Kirstin Laurin-Kovitz
Ellie Priebe
Jeanne Smejkal
Connie Sweeney
Janet Wardin

Checks should be made out to CWS/CROP. Of course, we'll accept cash also. Donations may also be given to any of the above walkers. Thank you!

BOOM FUNDRAISER-Candy and Nut Fundraiser
Candy and nut sales are underway! Order forms will be due Sunday, October 28th. Order forms are in the Narthex. Terri Lynn Nut Co. products are perfect for holiday celebrations and as Christmas presents!

VOLUNTEER NEEDED
We are looking for a volunteer to help this year with organizing the Thanksgiving and Christmas gift baskets. Knowledge of Excel would be very helpful. Please contact Sharon Lindeman if you might be able to help her. Thank you!

THANK YOU
Two Sundays ago, the children of Prince of Peace put together 22 health kits and 20 school kits. This Sunday, all of these items will be brought to Gloria Dei for shipment overseas. Many thanks to our sewers, Margo and Nancy Chapdelaine as well as all of those who have donated to this project and, of course, the children who put them together

CHRISTMAS IS COMING
And we want to let you know the BOOM COMMITTEE is planning a HOMEMADE CHRISTMAS COOKIE SALE! It will be held both before and after Service on Sunday, December 16th. To help in our planning, we would like to hear from you. What are some of your favorite Christmas cookies? Jot down some of your favorites on the poster in the Narthex. (Watch for future updates.)

NOVEMBER LADIES LUNCH
Mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday, November 6th for our Ladies Lunch at Fork & Spoon, 1264 State Street in Lemontl. Please let Barb Vogel know if you will be able to attend

ADOPT-A-SPOT - HELP WANTED

This program is for P.O.P. members, families, friends or teams who “Adopt a Spot” and take active responsibility for maintaining that particular Spot (flowerbed, shrubs, area) of the Church grounds. Currently there are several Spots available for "adoption". If you are interested please write your name on one or more blank lines on the large poster in the Narthex. I will then contact you to give you more information. Or you can contact me at juddex59@yahoo.com, (630) 964-3611, or see me at church for any questions you might have

Judy McClure, Chairperson of Adopt-a-Spot

POP WEBSITE HELP NEEDED
We are looking for someone to manage our website. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please contact the Office. Thank you

INFO WANTED