April 30, 2010

Now Accepting …

Applications for the Prince of Peace Christian School Board  are now being accepted through Friday, May 21.  We are particularly looking for members with experience in strategic planning, facility management, and finance.

The POPCS School Board focuses on policy, programs and long-range planning.

School Board members serve a three-year term, with a two-term maximum.  New board members are affirmed by the members of the current board and recommendations passed on to the Church Council. Members are expected to attend monthly meetings, as well as be in attendance at school-wide events (i.e. Opening Worship, Graduation, Auction) and participate on committees as necessary.

For more information and to receive an application, please contact Meredith Brady in the school office – meredith.brady@princeofpeace.org or 972-447-0532, ext.453.

Happy Birthday ELC!
Announcing NHS Inductees
5th Grading Period Honor Roll
Middle School Trip to Washington, D.C.
PSIA State Competition Results
Senior Night during Production of Bye Bye Birdie
RoughRider Family Evening Package
Band Drive
Summer In The Zone
POPCS Carnival
Cyber Safety Seminar for Parents
Construction Zone Update
Cast Your Vote for PTF Volunteer of the Year
Join Us at the Annual Volunteer Luncheon
Year End Library Schedule
POPCS School Board Opportunities
The Best of POP
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General Announcements
- New Family Tip of the Week
- Wizards' Academy Preview
Curt's Corner

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Athletics
- Athletic Calendar
- Golf Team Update
- Girls' Varsity Softball
Other School Information
- Parenting Seminar Opportunity
- Moms in Touch
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Information
- Vacation Bible School

Clean Class Act Award: 1st Grade

Top Profs – Angela Dubose - High School, Shaun Daugherty - High School and Lynwood Givens - High School.

Top POPS can now be heard and seen on the POPCS website! Be sure to hear and see your special Top Pop's message at the following link: http://www.popcs.org/toppop.

Parents can access the videos on a mobile phone by going directly to www.vimeo.com/toppop.

School Calendar

Schedule for Week of May 3 - 7, 2010

North Doors Open at 7:45 a.m.

South Doors Open at 8:00 a.m.

I volunteered at POPCS this year, but have not received an invitation yet to the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Am I able to attend?

The Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon is open to all parent volunteers. It will be held on Sunday, May 16, at 12:30 p.m. at Stonebriar Country Club. RSVP's are kindly requested to: Jackie Walls at texasjmw@aol.com. Please see the invitation above for further information..

If you have a helpful tip to share with a new family, please send to the eagle.express@princeofpeace.org.

IT’S ABOUT THE BOOK 

“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.”  II Timothy 3:16-17.

So what do I really believe about the Bible?  Is it just another book—something that is read in church and at religious festivals?  Does it really have the power to give and strengthen my faith through the power and presence of God’s Holy Spirit?  Is it really an instruction manual for Christian living?

I know that it tells me that without the Spirit I will not accept what the Bible says—it is mere foolishness and filled with a lot of meaningless stuff, my mind is hostile toward God, and I know that I want to make my own decisions, in my way and in my time.  As I contemplate, I am challenged with the following:

I know things are impossible but God says, “With Me all things are possible.”  Luke 18:27
I’m often exhausted and God says,  “Wait on me and I will renew your strength.”  Isaiah 40:31
I feel nobody loves me and God says, “I love you with an everlasting Love.”  John 31:3
I don’t think I can go on and God says, “My grace is sufficient for you.”  2 Corinthians 12:9
I know I can’t do it and God says, “You can do all things through my strength.”  Philippians 4:13
I don’t know what to do at times and God says, “I’ll direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:6
I know it’s not worth it but God says, “Do not give up for at the right time you will reap the harvest.” Galatians 6:9
At times and for certain things I just can’t forgive myself but God says I can, “For I have already forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32
Sometimes I just can’t make ends meet but God says, “I will meet all your needs according to my riches in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:19
I’m afraid but God says, “I didn’t give you a spirit of fear, but of power and of love.”  2 Timothy 1:7
Sometimes I just can’t handle things and God says, “Give it to me and I’ll carry it for you.” Psalm 55:22
I often feel all alone and God says, “I will never leave you or forsake you.”  Hebrews 13:5
Very often I feel very weak and God says, “My strength is made perfect in your weakness.” 2 Corinthians 12:9
Too often I don’t know where I’m going and God says, “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” John 14:6
I can’t decide which way to turn and God says, “Come, Follow Me.” Matthew 4:19

Does God really care that much about me?  Does He correct and rebuke me because He wants to teach and train me to live for Him?  He invites me to give all my cares and worries to Him and assures me that His prayer for me is that I may be in Heaven with Him to see and enjoy His glory.  Oh, what a Savior!

As He prays for each of us, we too join in prayer for the following students and their families:

May 3---Lauren D., Avery E.and Miles F.
May 4---Luke H., Sutton H.and Ariana K.
May 5---Matthew M., Mackenzie M. and Kaci L.
May 6---Max O., Sarah P.and Grace P.
May 7---Zachary O., Isabella R.and Samuel S.

If you have any questions about Baptism, would like to have your child baptized or have other spiritual concerns, please contact me at extension 236 or e-mail curt.riske@princeofpeace.org. Have a blessed week!!

SHOP For POP is your ONE STOP SHOPPING

Place your SHOP for POP order today! 

 
If you prefer to pay by check or cash, place your completed order form with payment in the box labeled "Shop for POP" in the Parent Room. Click here for an order form. Order forms are also available in the Parent Room.

Where can you SHOP for POP?
Every school day, gift cards can be purchased at the…
* Main School Entry - morning drop off

For more information, please contact Ellen Johnston at jimmy0126@grandecom.net or Dee Murphy at

972-808-9054.

For the Week of April 30 - May 8, 2010

Friday, April 30

Varsity Track Regional Meet @ Liberty Christian in Argyle

Tuesday, May 4

MS TAPS & IAA track meet at POPCS. This is a medal meet.
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday, May 7

Varsity Track state meet for qualifiers at Waco.

Saturday, May 8

Varsity Track state meet for qualifiers at Waco.

The girls' varsity golf team took fourth place in the state tournament.  The ladies were very consistent shooting a team total 451 each day.  This consistency allowed them to overtake the fourth place team to secure their fourth place finish.  In addition, Sarah M. finished in the top ten medalists at number ten.  The top ten medalists are considered the TAPPS All-State team for golf. We are very proud of the team and of Sarah!!

Our prayer for our school and students this week is that we will have an uncommon strength found in God and will depend on Him for whatever the day may bring.

Joshua 1:9 – “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."

Please join us on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 in the prayer room at the back of the sanctuary.  For additional information, contact Melissa Parrott at melissa.parrott@gmail.com.