Serving
Be the hands and feet of Jesus. Here at Prince of Peace, service comes in many different forms, join in sharing the love of Christ by serving our neighbors near and far! Service opportunities range from helping replenish the POP Food Pantry, to feeding the homeless, to donating items to local non-profits and churches in need, and even as simple as linking your grocery store card for Grocery Store Rebates, where a percentage of your purchase goes to POP to help us continue these projects!
PARTNERING IN SERVICE
The goal of Partnering in Service is to increase awareness and service opportunities with ministry partners in Phoenix and around the world.
“Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.”
Some of the organizations we support each year:
UMOM New Day Centers
Lutheran Social Services
Feed My Starving Children
E.L.C.A. Global Mission
Food for Kidz Packathon
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Maasai Girl’s School
SERVICE MINISTRY
There are many ways Prince of Peace shares the love of Christ through service in the community and around the world. From mission trips to the Navajo Lutheran Mission to supporting Mount of Olives church with donations for their food pantry, Prince of Peace takes seriously the mission given to us by Jesus...love one another.
“I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Volunteer Opportunities at POP!
Communion Bread
Bake & deliver once a month or so on Sunday morning cut and ready for use. Easy to use bread mix for bread machines or ovens provided.
Worship Screens Ministry
Operate the screens on Sunday mornings once a month or so. Full training provided by tech-savvy individuals
Fellowship Team
Party planning for church events, and with Sunday morning coffee hour. Help our community grow closer to God and each other.
POP Food Pantry
Donations of non-perishable food items are welcomed for our small pantry to help support those in need in our community. Thank you for your generosity.
Nourish PHX (formerly ICM) Donation Bin at POP
Nourish PHX provides services for the working-poor in Phoenix. Donations of food, clothing, hygiene and small household items are accepted Mon- Thurs 10am-3pm. All donations must be in a bag or box. Donation bin is in the Arcadia Room (next to the church office).
Food Pantry: Feeding Students USA
Feeding Students USA helps to support local families who fall into the “gap”—working families who don’t qualify for state assistance but still struggle to put food on the table. Arizona has one of the highest child hunger rates in the nation, and together we can make a difference. Items always appreciated canned protein, pasta, beans, rice, cereal, sauces, canned fruit, soups…visit feedingstudentsusa.org. for more info. Please bring donations to the church office or designated collection areas in the narthex. Every can, box, or bag of food helps feed a neighbor in need.
For more information visit feedingstudentsusa.org.
POP FOOD PANTRY
Sometimes people find themselves in need of food. The primary function of our pantry is to provide help for the needy in the form of a three-day food package. So we can be of service to our communities, and fulfill both the letter and spirit of the Gospel.
Our Prince of Peace Food Pantry is in need of basic non-perishable items, such as:
Instant Non-Fat Dry Milk ~ Pork and Beans ~ Crackers ~ Instant Mashed Potatoes ~ Canned Vegetables ~ Baby Food and Formula ~ Tuna ~ Spaghetti ~ Spaghetti Sauce~ Juice ~ Cereal ~ Pancake Mix and Syrup ~ Peanut Butter ~ Ready to Eat Oatmeal ~ Rice ~ Noodles/Pasta ~ Gelatin and Instant Pudding ~ Macaroni and Cheese ~ Dried Beans ~ Canned Fruit ~ Applesauce ~ Canned Soup ~ Canned Meat
Partnership Programs
Shop and provide dollars for ministry! Prince of Peace partners with the following stores in their non-profit rewards programs:
COMPASSION CENTRAL
PRINCE OF PEACE'S CARE AND VISITATION MINISTRY
We all have moments in our lives when we need to know that someone cares and that we are not alone. For those who are home-bound, experiencing grief or recovering from surgery, this need can become overwhelming. For many centuries, followers of Jesus have opened their hearts to care for those who need a kind word, a listening ear and a prayer of encouragement. In fact, the church is at its best when we make compassion our calling card. We are a group of compassionate people that perform care visits on behalf of Prince of Peace on an ongoing basis. We meet once a month to make assignments, discuss challenges and encourage one another.
Request a Visit from the Compassion Central Visitation Ministry [Email]
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