Prince of Peace Lutheran Church presents a rally day event to celebrate 25 years of the evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the launch of its fall Christian education program, on Sunday, September 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The event is also an opportunity to learn more about the church and meet the new pastor, Reverend Peter H. Froehlke. The event begins with a 9:30 a.m. worship service, where there will be a blessing of the backpacks. Children of all ages returning to school this fall are welcome to bring their backpacks to be blessed. Sunday school registration for children in preschool through fifth grade begins at 11 a.m.
There will be information about the church’s ministries at the ministry fair featuring Wonderful Wednesdays, Java with Jesus, Youth Group, and the Cherry Tree Club. Participants can also join in a food drive for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen by bringing individual pop-top cans of beefaroni, pre-mixed tuna pouches, fruit cups, or juice boxes. Donations will be organized into individual bags and delivered to T.A.S.K. for distribution.
Froehlke, a native of Wisconsin, has a bachelor’s degree in communications from Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He received his master of divinity degree from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the pastor of Redeemer Church in Succasunna and Zion Lutheran Church in Long Valley.
Froehlke and his family recently relocated to West Windsor from Long Valley. His wife is Reverend Dale Selover Froehlke. Their two daughters are Sara Grace, who will attend High School South; and Hannah Ruth, who will be a student at Grover Middle School.
“We are excited and energized by the opportunities made possible by having a pastor with Pastor Froehlke’s spirituality and ministry experience leading our congregation,” says Bob Durie, church council president. “We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership in ministry with him and his family.”
Normal Sunday activities include worship opportunities at 8:30 and 11 a.m., with Christian education for adults, children, and youth offered at 9:45 a.m.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church is active in the community, participating in a number of local ministries and non-profits including the Cherry Tree Club, an award-winning preschool based at the church for homeless and at-risk children.
“I am so grateful to answer the call to serve Prince of Peace and the West Windsor community,” says Froehlke. “The spirit’s presence is pronounced in this place. I look forward to our partnership in ministry.”
Rally Day, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 177 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor. Sunday, September 8, 9:30 a.m. 609-799-1753. www.popnj.org.
