Social Action News
By Evelyn Passante
YEAH TEAM
Lent was a time for reflection, hope, and doing acts of charity, and love. So the church and pre school decided to gather contributions through the ELCA Good Gifts program to buy 10 chicks for $10. These baby chicks would be sent to needy families in the USA and other countries. The 10 baby chicks become chickens which supply protein- rich eggs for hungry families, fertilizer and offspring. We are so happy that the pre school children joined us in helping others. All together we raised $203.00 !! Yes, 20 families will be helped by our wonderful program.
Prince of Peace continues to help the WholeSum Pantry with the grant money which we received from the NJ Lutheran Synod.
Here is a copy of the thank you note we received from the WholeSum Pantry.
Thank you very much for your generous donations. Please be assured that every dollar donated helps provide food for many families during this difficult time.
Presently the pantry needs canned salmon, salt and pepper, coffee (decaf, regular, or instant), shampoo and conditioner, children’s toothpaste and children’s toothbrushes. and Shop Rite gift cards.
Any questions about the above, contact evelynpassante@aol.com.
Any questions, contact Evelyn Passante at evelynpassante@aol.com
Prince of Peace’s Adult Study And PHellowship (ASAPH) bible study focuses on the “The Letters
of 2 Peter and Jude.”
Prince of Peace’s Adult Study And PHellowship (ASAPH) bible study focuses on the “The Letters 2 Peter and Jude.” Meetings for ASAPH will be held on Thursdays from 1:15 PM until 2:30 PM.
The dates of the sessions for the 2026 spring course are as follows: Thursday, 6/4, 6/11 & 6/18. Please contact the church office if you would like to participate. Please also indicate if you would like to participate via Zoom.
Please contact the church office if you would like to participate. Please also indicate if you would like to participate via Zoom.
Testimonial – From: Lloyd Aanonsen
On May 3, 2025, purely due to my own foolish pride and overconfidence, I crashed a plane into a cabbage field off a grass airstrip in Hastings, FL, and nearly died. I believe the events of that day were not just a Miracle, but a divine intervention from God, intended to illustrate his magnificence and my need for repentance.
Leading up to this day I had allowed my heart to harden, taking full credit for any worldly accomplishments I made, while focusing on my self-justified rewards. It was no coincidence that the location of my crash, this airstrip in Hastings, was where I had recently invested time and money, setting up a mega man cave without regard to the added strain or separation it would play on my marriage.
In a biblical context, I was attempting to re-define good and evil on my own terms, but God was not going to have it, and he not only saved my life, but he revealed to me a glimpse into his holy wisdom. It is amazing to me that the bible is full of these kinds of stories; how God seeks a relationship with us and when we rebel, he provides a loving but stern correction to some of our misunderstandings.
With a renewed gratitude for life, my hope is to live with a tender and compassionate heart that brings honor and glory to God.
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
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.