MEET OUR CONTRACTED PASTOR
Pastor David Sprang will serve as our contracted pastor. He is retired and will lead worship two to three times a month and does pastoral care, administration, and other things as needed. He previously served congregations in Michigan and Ohio and has retired from the bishop's staff at the North/West Lower Michigan Synod.
Contact information:
email- revdsprang@gmail.com,
cell phone- 989-980-0139
...... and our supply pastor
Pastor John Soyster will be offering us
worship leadership one or two
Sundays a month as a supply pastor.
You can learn more about Pastor John here
The month of July brings us to the middle of summer. In the church year we call the season the Sundays after Pentecost. I like the Anglican/Episcopal name, “Ordinary Time.” Much of our lives are “ordinary time.” We day in and day out live our lives, follow our faith, and seek to serve God and others through the ups and downs of life. Often it is in the ordinary times of life that we have the opportunities to share God’s love, experience God’s presence, and share love and life with others.
The scripture lessons in “Ordinary time” focus on Jesus’ day to day life with the disciples. In July we will hear:
- July 6 – Jesus sending out the 70 followers to be evangelists
- July 13 – The Good Samaritan
- July 20 – Mary and Martha
- July 27 – The Lord’s Prayer and the value of prayer
It is the ordinary things that Jesus teaches the disciples and followers as they learn to live out their faith.
In July the Prince of Peace congregation also hears an emphasis on Stewardship. The renowned theologian, Henri Nouwen, says in his book The Spirituality of Fundraising, “the act of giving to God is a spiritual act and shows the priorities of a practicing Christian.”
Get ready for our Outdoor Service and Picnic, Sunday August 10 at the Rose City Park. There will be lots of favorite music, good food, and great times together. This is a great time to invite a friend or family member.
Things to think about:
- The “Little Coat Closet” at the edge of the parking lot is almost finished. As we get it ready for use, we will have an official “blessing” after worship soon.
- In 2026 Prince of Peace will celebrate 50 years as a congregation. How shall we celebrate? Should we invite the bishop? Have a dinner? Start thinking now.
I pray you will find time for rest and connection with God’s creation this summer with friends and family.
Pastor David Sprang
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