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Week of September 17, 2023
Today: “Perfect Love…from the Source” • 1 John 4:1-10; Psalm 103:1-13; Luke 2:8-12 • Perfect love, the type that drives out fear and fills lives with joy, peace, and hope from God—where does that love originate? The Apostle John points us to the source: this “love comes from God” and, “This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him” (1 John 4:7, 9). Repeatedly, John makes reference to Jesus’ coming to bring this love into the world. Why is this so important? Because God doesn’t want anyone to miss out on receiving His love. How can we make this love known more and more? Just as Jesus came into this world to make this love evident, He now sends us into the world so others would have their lives transformed by the power of His love.
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://www.poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023_09_17-Trad-Pentecost-16.pdf
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are looking at the Gospel of Luke. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between the 9 am & 11 am worship services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Heart of God • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God.” Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
YOUTH SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS (6th-12th) • The class will dive into what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend- even when your friends don’t share your faith. We always manage to have fun while we discuss God’s Word and what it means for us today. Class will meet in the Board room in the church office from 10:00am-10:45am.
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Our topic is looking at Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s theme. Led by Pastor Ken.
LWML Fall Potluck Luncheon – Wednesday, September 20 at 10:30am in the FLC • LWML invites ALL women of the congregation to their fall potluck salad/appetizer luncheon. Please bring your favorite dish and a friend to share it with. If you are unable to attend, please remember they meet on the 3rd Wednesday every month until May 2024.
Volunteers Needed for Sunday Worship! • We are looking for volunteers that are willing to help serve the Lord by helping with ushering, communion assistant, projection, live stream, altar guild and transportation. If you are willing to help in any way please fill out our online form or contact Adriana at (407)277-3945. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Donations for LWML District Retreat “Ingathering” – New Items Only • Please donate no later than Friday, September 22. Containers have been set up in the Narthex, FLC, & Church office. Items needed are: Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, baby formula, pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, soft swaddling blankets, burp cloths for the babies; toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo, facial wash cloths, and combs for the moms.
Compassion Project in Need of Volunteers! • People have kindly continued donating needed items, but now we need someone who will be able to deliver them. The volunteer would monitor the compassion cabinet periodically located in the church office and decide when to deliver them. Please contact Ellen P for more information. (407)340-6355
Altar Flowers • To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office.
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry: “Hearts in Mission” Boots Bowties & Bling Gala – Saturday, October 14 • As they celebrate their 10 year anniversary celebration, PoP/PdP staff and members have been invited to attend Redeeming Life Gala that will be held on October 14 from 5:30pm-10:30pm at the Heathrow Country Club in Lake Mary. If you’re interested in attending, please visit their website for more information. | https://www.rlom.org/gala
High School ONLY Youth Night – Today from 6pm-7:30pm in the FLC • To truly meet students where they are, we will occasionally offer middle school only or high school only youth night. This month it is the high school students turn! Invite friends to join you as they participate in some games, activities that will help discover what they bring to friendships, family relationships and dating relationships.
FLGA Youth Ministry Weekend – Register Today! – November 3-5 • The FLGA Middle School Youth Gathering and The District High School Leadership Retreat are taking place on the same date and same location. Registration for both events is $199 per person for the weekend but PoP is offering this experience to our students for $100. Please contact Eric Gerken for more information. (Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center) | eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Sports Card Donations • If you have any old sports cards or Pokémon, magic and yu-gi-oh cards and not sure what to do with them, do not throw them away! You can donate them to Prince of Peace or to Jeff Powell to be sold for the general fund. Jeff oversees 4 Sports Consultation which is the name he uses for online sales of sports cards. He has years of experience in this so be assured that this will be handled professionally. You can contact Jeff for any questions. (407)538-5206 | 4sportconsultation@gmail.com
Fruits of Faith
September 10
9:00 Traditional: 109 | 11:00 Contemporary: 63 | 11:00 Spanish: 68 | TOTAL: 240
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
August 27 offerings $10,123
September 3 offerings $12,157
September 10 offerings $9,684
needed each week: $11,923.
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Otto Krumpholc and family at the loss of his wife Joan, who went to her heavenly home on Monday, September 11. We also pray for Bob Eldredge and family at the death of his wife, Colleen, who went to be with Jesus on Friday, September 15. We ask Jesus, the resurrected one, to surround their families with His peace, comfort, and resurrection joy.
Recovering: Deaconess Ligia Borges, John B, Janice & Rev. Dennis Glander, Henry Leon, Dorothy Reynolds, Kay Richards, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Joni Steidly, Alan V, Harry Wahl
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah D, Steven Dorsagano, Gail Eaton, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Judy Finnie, Leonard G, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, Jim, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Jim Lord, Kathy McCartin, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Royanne Martin, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Camille N, Skylar Newport, Dale P., Raya Pokigo, Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Janette Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Ellen B., Sarah vB, Ellen Boogher, Kent Jespersen, Cameron LaPointe, Doug P, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Jeff S, Tina T, Janet V, Debbie W, Staci Welburn, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki & Sal LoBue, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms; Michael, Noel, & Roger V
Special: Lord Jesus, we thank you for Your perfect love. Help us to clearly see you as the source of perfect love, so that we would seek Your love out. Transform us by Your love so that we would boldly go into the world to share that love with others. • We continue to pray for those affected by natural disasters, including those in areas of Libya who experienced devastating flooding and those in Morocco after the severe earthquake there. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe.
For those in the military or deployed: We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services and for those who are deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W.
Preschool Prayers—Class of the Month: This month we pray for our friends in the Caterpillars Class (infants) – Ms. Carolina, Caleb, Rose, and Roland
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
News Extra – Around Campus
The Clothing Shed is NOW OPEN!
Our Clothing shed has been delivered, installed, and approved to open! It is in the main parking lot near Curry Ford in front of the Sanctuary. You can now donate used clothing that you do not need any more and will be used worldwide for those in need!
Only Items Accepted: All clothing, shoes, sneakers, belts, purses, blankets, towels, sheets, pillowcases, curtains, and stuffed toys. (Your donations will be redistributed as whole garments.)
Week of September 10, 2023
Today: “Perfect Love Drives Out Fear” • 1 John 4:11-18; John 3:14-17; Isaiah 43:1-7• We introduce a new sermon series today focusing on 1 John 4. We live in a world where fear abounds and seeks to rob us of our joy, our peace, and our hope. However, we serve a God who invites us to experience the power of His perfect love, declaring to us “perfect love drives out fear” (1 John 4:18). While fear may have a way of trying to set up shop in our lives, the perfect love of Jesus is powerful—it displaces the fear and gives it no room to grow. His love renews our joy and peace and hope. More than that, Jesus’ perfect love transforms our lives, forming us into a people with God’s gifts of joy, peace, and hope to share.
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://www.poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023_09_10-Trad-Pentecost-15.pdf
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are looking at the Gospel of Luke. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between the 9 am & 11 am worship services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Heart of God • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God.” Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
YOUTH SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS (6th-12th) • The class will dive into what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend- even when your friends don’t share your faith. We always manage to have fun while we discuss God’s Word and what it means for us today. Class will meet in the Board room in the church office from 10:00am-10:45am.
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Our topic is looking at Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s theme. Led by Pastor Ken.
Youth Spirit Night! This Tuesday, September 12, 5pm-8pm at Broadway Pizzeria. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month, Broadway Pizzeria will donate 15% of your total bill to our Youth Ministry. Please remember to say you are supporting PoP Youth at check out. (1700 Woolco Way – on the other side of Semoran from the church, near Sedano’s)
New Parish Choir season – First Rehearsal this Thursday, September 14, 7pm – 8pm • Whether you’re an experienced singer who reads music, a new singer who doesn’t read a note, or someone in between, we’d love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact Director David Ludwig by calling or texting 407-432-0216.
Volunteers Needed for Sunday Worship! • We are looking for volunteers that are willing to help serve the Lord by helping with ushering, communion assistant, projection, live stream, altar guild and transportation. If you are willing to help in any way please fill out our online form or contact Adriana at (407)277-3945. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Donations for LWML District Retreat “Ingathering” • Please bring in by September 22. Containers have been set up in the Narthex, and FLC. Items needed are: Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, baby formula, pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, soft swaddling blankets, burp cloths for the babies; toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo, facial wash cloths, and combs for the moms. New items only please.
Compassion Project in Need of Volunteers! • People have kindly continued donating needed items, but now we need someone who will be able to deliver them. The volunteer would monitor the compassion cabinet periodically located in the church office and decide when to deliver them. Please contact Ellen P for more information. (407)340-6355
Altar Flowers • To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office.
RaiseRight Helps Fund our Student Ministry! • The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth. You can use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
Fruits of Faith
September 3
9:00 Traditional: 95 | 11:00 Contemporary: 48 | 11:00 Spanish: 63 | TOTAL: 206
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
August 20 offerings $14,178
August 27 offerings $10,123
needed each week: $11,923.
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for David and Janet Ludwig and their family as they grieve the death of Janet’s father, John Williams. We ask Jesus, the resurrected one, to surround their family with His peace, comfort, and resurrection joy.
Recovering: Deaconess Ligia Borges, John B, Janice & Rev. Dennis Glander, Henry Leon, Dorothy Reynolds, Kay Richards, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Joni Steidly, Harry Wahl
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah D, Steven Dorsagano, Gail Eaton, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Judy Finnie, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, Jim, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Joan Krumpholc, Jim Lord, Kathy McCartin, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Royanne Martin, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Dale P., Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Janette Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Rex Serio, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Ellen B., Sarah vB, Ellen Boogher, Kent Jespersen, Cameron LaPointe, Doug P, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Jeff S, Janet V, Debbie W, Staci Welburn, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob and Colleen E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki & Sal LoBue, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms; Michael, Noel, & Roger V
Special: Lord Jesus, we thank you for Your perfect love. Drive out all fear from our lives so that we would have a joy, peace, and hope that is made more perfect in love. Let us, then, be the people you use to change the world by sharing that love. • We continue to pray for those affected Hurricane Idaliaas well as those who suffer from all manner of natural disasters around the globe. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe.
We pray for Prince of Peace Preschool during this first month of the year. Be with all teachers, families, and children, that they experience the fullness of Your love for them and are drawn to walk with Jesus every day.
For those in the military or deployed: We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services and for those who are deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W.
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
Week of September 3, 2023
Today: “A Confident Faith, Led by the Lord” • Psalm 27:11-14; 1 John 2:24-29; Matthew 13:54-58 • What does it mean to walk in God’s ways, to be led by Him? In order to do so, we need to have a teachable spirit, ears that are ready to hear what He says and a heart ready to absorb His word as the Spirit applies those words to our lives. Jesus’ words and the Word the Lord has given us in Scripture give life. If we want to live the best life that God has for us, His word will guide us. If we want strength and power to get through adversity in this life, the Spirit of God works through the word to carry us through until that day when we “see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” What is Jesus teaching you and and how is He leading you today?
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://www.poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023_09_03-Trad-Pentecost-14.pdf
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are looking at the Gospel of Luke. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between the 9 am & 11 am worship services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Heart of God • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God.” Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
YOUTH SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS (6th-12th) • The class will dive into what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend- even when your friends don’t share your faith. We always manage to have fun while we discuss God’s Word and what it means for us today. Class will meet in the Board room in the church office from 10:00am-10:45am.
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Our topic is looking at Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s theme. Led by Pastor Ken.
Church/Preschool Offices Closed • Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. A federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
New Parish Choir season – This Thursday, September 7 at 7pm – 8pm • Whether you’re an experienced singer who reads music, a new singer who doesn’t read a note, or someone in between, we’d love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact Director David Ludwig by calling or texting 407-432-0216.
Volunteers Needed for Sunday Worship! • We are looking for volunteers that are willing to help serve the Lord by helping with ushering, communion assistant, projection, live stream, altar guild and transportation. If you are willing to help in any way please fill out our online form or contact Adriana at (407)277-3945. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Donations Needed for LWML District Retreat “Ingathering” • Our LWML will be accepting donations for the St. Gerard Maternity Home and Resource Center, St Augustine, FL. and will be taking them to their retreat September 22-24. Containers have been set up in the Narthex, and FLC. Items needed are: (New items only please) Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, baby formula, pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, soft swaddling blankets, burp cloths. Also needed: toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo, facial wash cloths, and combs.
Altar Flowers • To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office.
Be Equipped to Serve God – the President’s Equip Conference (September 28-30, 2023) • This equipping event has sold out at 1050 tickets. However, you can contact Cindy Hammerstrom (see https://flgadistrict.org/pec/) to be added to the waiting list.
RaiseRight Helps Fund our Student Ministry! • The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth. You can use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
Fruits of Faith
August 27
9:00 Traditional: 105 | 11:00 Contemporary: 44 | 11:00 Spanish: 62 | TOTAL: 211
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
August 13 offerings $10,852
August 20 offerings $14,178
August 27 offerings $10,123
needed each week: $11,923.
PRAYERS
Recovering: Deaconess Ligia Borges, Janice & Rev. Dennis Glander, Jerry Lemcke, Henry Leon, Dorothy Reynolds, Kay Richards, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Joni Steidly, Zaida Torres, Harry Wahl
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah D, Steven Dorsagano, Gail Eaton, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Judy Finnie, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Joan Krumpholc, Jim Lord, Kathy McCartin, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Royanne Martin, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Dale P., Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Janette Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Rex Serio, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Ellen B., Sarah vB, Ellen Boogher, Kent Jespersen, Cameron LaPointe, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Jeff S, Janet V, Debbie W, Staci Welburn, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob and Colleen E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki & Sal LoBue, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms; Michael, Noel, & Roger V
Special: Lord, Jesus, give us a hunger and a thirst for Your word, so we would have our lives shaped by You and guided by Your Spirit in Your ways. • We pray for those affected Hurricane Idalia—for all those who lost homes or suffered any devastation, and for all those responding in the storm’s aftermath. We thank you for Your protection here. as well as those who suffer from all manner of natural disasters around the globe. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe.
For those in the military or deployed: We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services and for those who are deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W.
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
News Extra – Around Campus
The Clothing Shed Arriving Soon (shipping delayed by Hurricane Idalia)
As many of you have asked about donating clothing, St Pauly Textile we’ll soon have an attractive clothing drop off shed to our campus to make it convenient and space effective for us to collect clothing. Clothing will be redistributed across the world. The shed is located next to the AC unit in the main/Sanctuary parking lot. St Pauly will empty and clean the shed once a week or more often if needed and we will be paid .04 cents per pound of clothing monthly. We will also have access to go through the clothing and pull-out things that could be used for future rummage sales or providing clothing to someone in need.
Food Truck on campus daily (at the McDonalds entrance). Our ministry as a whole is a ministry of hospitality in the name of Jesus to the community. Several times in the creation of the Centro de Paz para la Vida (Peace Center for Life), the idea of getting a food truck was floated, with the purpose of serving those coming to ESOL or citizenship classes, as well as the community at large (helping provide long-term sustainability for our outreach). This idea dates back to 2017.
The current food cart on campus, hosted by a former ESOL student whose two children were baptized at Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz, gives us a way to test out the concept with minimal financial risk. Right now, the truck is here on a month-to-month basis to make sure it is a successful experiment for both the church and the vendor. This follows over nearly 2 months of research, including multiple conversations with our pro bono attorney and our liability insurance carrier. Our prayer is that this will attract more people to our campus, and we will have the opportunity to share our mission with others. Our vendor’s name is Jonathan, and he sells delicious empanadas. Stop by and grab one and say hi.
Week of August 27, 2023
Today: “A Confident Faith Seeks the Lord’s Face” • Psalm 27:7-10; 2 Corinthians 4:7-18; John 16:28-33 • When we seek the Lord’s face, what will we find? A God who looks upon us in love. A Lord who is gracious at His core and would spare no cost—not even His one and only Son—to make us His own. This is the Lord almighty whom we seek, and He looks into our eyes tenderly. He will never forsake us. These eternal truths give us confidence as we face the everyday—and perhaps that urges us to seek the face of the Lord all the more. And because we seek the Lord’s face, when people look at us, they see reflected in us, the face of God.
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://www.poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_08_27-Trad-Pentecost-13.pdf
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are looking at the Gospel of Luke. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between the 9 am & 11 am worship services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Heart of God • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God.” Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
YOUTH SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS (6th-12th) • The class will dive into what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend- even when your friends don’t share your faith. We always manage to have fun while we discuss God’s Word and what it means for us today. Class will meet in the Board room in the church office from 10:00am-10:45am.
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Our topic is looking at Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s theme. Led by Pastor Ken.
New Parish Choir season – Thursday, September 7 at 7pm – 8pm • Come and join us, even just to give it a try! The Parish Choir helps to lead worship at the 9 am traditional service on Sunday mornings. Whether you’re an experienced singer who reads music, a new singer who doesn’t read a note, or someone in between, we’d love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact Director David Ludwig by calling or texting 407-432-0216.
Confirmation Information Meeting Today 12:00pm • All students who are at least in 6th grade+ and have not yet been Confirmed, and their parents are invited to an Information meeting Today, after the 11:00 am services. DCE Eric Gerken will go over the Confirmation program for the 2023-2024 year.
Middle School Youth Night – Today from 6pm-7:30pm in the FLC • We are inviting exclusively 6th-8th grade students to a Youth Night just for them! If you know a 6th-8th grade student who has been reluctant to try a Youth Night- now is the time to invite them. There will be a variety of games, activities, and snacks before ending with a memorable devotion time. Please call/text DCE Eric Gerken (402-620-5877) and let him know if your student is attending and if they are bringing friends.
Donations Needed for LWML District Retreat “Ingathering” • Our LWML will be accepting donations for the St. Gerard Maternity Home and Resource Center, St Augustine, FL. and will be taking them to their retreat September 22-24. Containers have been set up in the Narthex, and FLC. Items needed are: (New items only please) Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, baby formula, pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, soft swaddling blankets, burp cloths. Also needed: toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo, facial wash cloths, and combs.
Altar Flowers • To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office. Today’s Altar Flowers were sponsored by Paul and Marlene Browne.
Be Equipped to Serve God – the President’s Equip Conference (September 28-30, 2023) • This equipping event has sold out at 1050 tickets. However, you can contact Cindy Hammerstrom (see https://flgadistrict.org/pec/) to be added to the waiting list.
RaiseRight Helps Fund our Student Ministry! • The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth. You can use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
Fruits of Faith
August 20
9:00 Traditional: 99 | 11:00 Contemporary: 46 | 11:00 Spanish: 79 | TOTAL: 224
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
August 6 offerings $11,385
August 13 offerings $10,852
August 20 offerings $14,178
needed each week: $11,923.
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Norma Adkins and her family at the sudden and unexpected death of Norma’s husband, Dennis. (Norma is the aunt of Zaida Torres.) | Continuing prayers of comfort for the family and friends of: Eleanor Eaton; Ruth Holgin; and Adam Neville.
Recovering: Deaconess Ligia Borges (Director of Community Outreach), Sylvia Bourgeois, Jerry Lemcke, Henry Leon, Dorothy Reynolds, Kay Richards, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibley, Joni Steidly, Zaida Torres
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah D and baby Sam, Steven Dorsagano, Gail Eaton, John Elmore, Judy Finnie, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Joan Krumpholc, Jim Lord, Kathy McCartin, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Royanne Martin, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Dale P., Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Janette Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Rex Serio, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Ellen B., Sarah vB, Ellen Boogher, Kent Jespersen, Cameron LaPointe, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Jeff S, Janet V, Debbie W, Staci Welburn, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob and Colleen E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki & Sal LoBue, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms; Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Harry Wahl
Special: Lord God, turn our eyes upon Jesus so that we might soak in the fullness of Your face of love. Help us to reflect that love to all the world as we seek to be the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus here in the heart of Orlando. • We pray for those affected by the wildfires in Maui, as well as those who suffer from all manner of natural disasters around the globe. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. Bless those hundreds of families that we were able to serve through Saturday’s Food Pantry. Draw all closer to You. • We thank You for teachers and the work they do. Bless them, as well as children and families throughout this school year. Be with college students as they are back on campus or attending school virtually. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe.
For those in the military or deployed: We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services and for those who are deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W.
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
Week of August 20, 2023
Today: “A Confident Faith flows from Worship” • Psalm 27:4-6; Ephesians 5:15-21a; Luke 2:41-50 • A confident faith finds its source in the God who is both almighty and all gracious. As we worship Jesus, as we ponder all the works of the Lord, as we in humility bow before Him, something happens: Our perspective is reframed…The Lord lifts us up and we begin to see things from His vantage point. Something happens as we listen to God’s word and sing: He fills us with joy. Something happens not only when we seek the Lord out in worship, but when we invite others: lives are transformed. “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” (Psalm 27:4)
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://www.poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_08_20-Trad-Pentecost-12.pdf
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are looking at the Gospel of Luke. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between the 9 am & 11 am worship services.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Heart of God • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God”! Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
YOUTH SUNDAY BIBLE CLASS (6th-12th) • The class will dive into what it means to be a friend, how to be a friend- even when your friends don’t share your faith. We always manage to have fun while we discuss God’s Word and what it means for us today. Class will meet in the Board room in the church office from 10:00am-10:45am.
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Our topic is looking at Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday’s theme. Led by Pastor Ken.
Health Update on Deaconess Ligia Borges • Deaconess Ligia and Pastor Borges want to express their deep gratitude for your prayers and support, your text messages, cards, and phone calls. They are so grateful for this caring family that they belong to. Praise be to God! “Ligia is still slowly recovering at home from the diverticulitis infection that caused two abscesses. She’s stable and making progress day by day. We appreciate your continued support.” – Pastor Borges
New Parish Choir season – Thursday, September 7 at 7pm – 8pm • Come and join us, even just to give it a try! The Parish Choir will be starting a new season of choir rehearsal on Thursday evening, September 7. The Parish Choir helps to lead worship at the 9 am traditional service on Sunday mornings. Whether you’re an experienced singer who reads music, a new singer who doesn’t read a note, or someone in between, we’d love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact Director David Ludwig by calling or texting 407-432-0216.
Confirmation Information Meeting Next Sunday, August 27 – Advanced Registration Required • All students who are at least in 6th grade+ and have not yet been Confirmed, and their parents are invited to an Information meeting on Sunday, August 27th after the 11:00 am services. DCE Eric Gerken will go over the Confirmation program for the 2023-2024 year. Please register in advance so that we can be sure to have enough materials and food for everyone.
https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/confirmationregistration21
Donations Needed for LWML District Retreat “Ingathering” • Our LWML will be accepting donations for the St. Gerard Maternity Home and Resource Center, St Augustine, FL. and will be taking them to their retreat September 22-24. Containers have been set up in the Narthex, and FLC. Items needed are: (New items only please) Diapers (Sizes Newborn, 4, 5 & 6), baby wipes, baby formula, pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, soft swaddling blankets, burp cloths. Also needed: toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, travel size shampoo, facial wash cloths, and combs.
Altar Flowers • To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office. Today’s Altar flowers are given by Donna Browne and Gail Eaton in loving memory of Mom, Eleanor Eaton.
Be Equipped to Serve God – September 28-30, 2023 – President’s Equip Conference • This local conference helps volunteers, leaders, pastors, board members, educators, youth leaders, and administrators to be better equipped to work alongside each other to connect people to Jesus. Location: Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace | Limited scholarships are available from PoP. | https://flgadistrict.org/pec/
Raise Right Helps Fund our Student Ministry! • The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth. You can use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
Fruits of Faith
August 13
9:00 Traditional: 104 | 11:00 Contemporary: 60 | 11:00 Spanish: 76 | TOTAL: 240
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
July 30 offerings $12,030
August 6 offerings $11,385
August 13 offerings $10,852
needed each week: $11,923.
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: There are several families that we are praying for this week, asking that the Lord surround them with His comfort and peace in their grief. We pray for Donna Browne and Gail Eaton at the loss of their mother, Eleanor Eaton. Eleanor and her family have been members of Prince of Peace since 1991. Eleanor was 97 years old. | We pray for Hector Hoglin and family at the loss of his wife, Ruth Hoglin, who went to her heavenly home on Sunday, August 6. | Prayers that the Lord would comfort the family and friends of Adam Neville, who lost his battle to cancer. Adam was the nephew of Randy Neville.
Recovering: Deaconess Ligia Borges (Director of Community Outreach), Sylvia Bourgeois, Henry Leon, Kay Richards, Cindy Sibley, Joni Steidly, Zaida Torres,
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah D and baby Sam, Steven Dorsagano, Gail Eaton, John Elmore, Judy Finnie, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Rebecca Rhodes, Harley Halstead, Joe Heinz, Ruth Hoagland, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Joan Krumpholc, Larue (friend of Gwen Taliver), Jim Lord, Kathy McCartin, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Royanne Martin, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Dale P., Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Janette Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Rex Serio, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson (vocal rest), Sonia Tellez, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Ellen B., Sarah vB, Ellen Boogher, Kent Jespersen, Cameron LaPointe, Dorothy Reynolds, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Jeff S, Janet V, Debbie W, Staci Welburn, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob and Colleen E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki & Sal LoBue, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms; Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Harry Wahl
Special: Lord God, draw our hearts to You so we would seek You in worship. Lift us up so that we gain Your perspective on life in this world. Fill us with Your grace and compassion so that as we exhibit those qualities in our lives, we would be effective at drawing others to worship Jesus. • We pray for those affected by the wildfires in Maui and all those who suffer from natural disasters. Do not let Your people lose hope in the face of these disasters. Rather, let them shine with Your light, reflecting Your salvation. • We continue to pray for all teachers, families, and children in this new school year. Especially we lift up prayers for college students going back to campus. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe. • We ask that You would draw many to seek Your face. Help us at Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz to be Your arms of welcome to all who seek You here.
For those in the military or deployed: We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services and for those who are deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W.
Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig, Jr., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.com
DCE Eric Gerken, Families and Youth eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Anne Dobbins, Preschool Director anne.dobbins@poporlando.com
Jim Essig, Senior Adult Ministry jim.essig@poporlando.com
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
News Extra – Around Campus
St. Pauly Textile, Inc. – Clothing Drop-off Shed • We are adding a clothing drop off shed in the parking lot outside of the Sanctuary near the exit, this will be installed in about 2 weeks or so. This company has partnered with over 1,300 organizations, collecting clothing donations in a uniquely clean and community-friendly way.