JUBILEE OUTREACH MINISTRIES
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him. Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth,"
1 John 3:17-18
Jubilee Outreach Committee - In 2002 Prince of Peace was recognized by the National Church as a Jubilee Center, which is a congregation that is engaged in ministry and mission among the poor and oppressed. The Jubilee Committee coordinates the many ministries that Prince of Peace is engaged in that benefit the community.
Mission Statement
To call the church to live out its prophetic role of empowering our community to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. We respond to the Gospel’s call to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome the stranger, and care for the needy.
We are a gospel community that reaches out into the world with God's love. Our identity as Christians is realized through the way in which we live the message we believe. As we participate in God's mission in the community around us, we act as the hands, feet and heart of Christ in the broken world. We are always discerning ways to give generously from our abundance and to share the riches of God's blessing. At Prince of Peace we live out the love of Christ through a variety of ministries. Hopefully one of these ways will match your gifts and skills.
If you are interested in finding out more about the ministry opportunities here at Prince of Peace, please contact the person in charge of the ministry or a member of the vestry.
Ministries
Habitat for Humanity - We are a Covenant Church with Habitat, providing funding and volunteers who assists with the construction of homes for people in need of housing. Volunteers also provide meals for "blitz build" occasions. Contact is Pete Lindquist at 398-2883.
Gettysburg Community Soup Kitchen- Prince of Peace provides facilities, volunteers and financial support to the Soup Kitchen, which operates every day from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for people in need. There is no cost involved to the guests.
Meals are served six days a week and members of the Prince of Peace community volunteer in the Soup Kitchen. For details contact the Soup Kitchen Supervisor, Sandy Lutz at 717-334-2773 between 9:30am and 1:00pm, or email supsk3445@gmail.com.
The first Sunday of each month is our day to contribute to the Soup Kitchen Pantry. There is a basket in the hall by the garden door for your canned goods and nonperishable food items. Periodic special request will be announced in the Sunday Bulletin and on the website.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day - Each year, our volunteers cook and serve a pancake breakfast for the community. All proceeds are returned to community agencies that help people in need. Contact is Steve Szczesny at 410-756-6355 or the church office at 334-6463.
South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) - Parishioners assist the residents of the Homeless Shelter and Circles of Support, through donations of clothing, suitcases, towels and food. The Homeless Shelter is encouraged to invite their residents to eat at the soup kitchen and to worship with us.
Prince of Peace also opens its doors to several non-profit groups to meet at our church as part of our community outreach.
