Today: “Look, Listen, Love” • Matthew 17:1-9; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Exodus 24:8-18 • At Jesus’ Transfiguration, His appearance was radically changed: “His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light”—a revelation of the glory He always possessed as the eternal Son of God. Yet while His appearance changed, His identity and mission did not. He remained true God and true man, sent to redeem and reclaim a broken creation through humble, self-giving love.

From the cloud came the Father’s voice: “Listen to Him.” That same voice speaks to us today through God’s Word, inviting us to examine how well we are truly listening—how faithfully we are walking in His ways of humility, love, and justice.

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin:
https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026_02_15-Transfiguration.pdf

Sunday Nursery • 9:00am – While our 9:00am nursery is not staffed, but parents are welcome to use this space with their children, providing their own supervision, and watching the livestream.
11:00am – Our trained, background-checked volunteer will continue caring for children ages 6 months to 5 years during the 11:00am services. See DCE Eric for more information!

Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • This week Jim Essig is back teaching and will guide a discussion integrating what we have learned about Joining Jesus on His Mission. Next week we will resume our study of the Gospel of John. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour.

SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR AGE 4 – GRADE 5: Kingdom Quest • Kingdom Quest is a Bible overview curriculum that teaches children the core stories of the Bible and helps them see why they matter today. We help children experience God’s love through Bible stories, crafts, gamesand more., as we learn to follow Jesus. The children will have a lot of fun and learn important faith lessons at the same time.https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8

Youth Bible Class – 10:00am • The youth bible class meets in the Board Room (church office) for Bible study. They will be looking at what the Bible says about serving him as a teen and having bible-based discussions. Be sure to have the bible app downloaded onto your phone!

The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Led by Pastor Ken, we look ahead to the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Start the new year with us this Wednesday!

Are you looking for meaningful daily devotions that connect with everyday life?
• Our Daily Bread. “Helping you connect with God. Every day. Every way.” | https://www.odb.org/
• Lutheran Hour Ministries https://www.lhm.org/dailydevotions/

Sundays! Young Adult Group (ages 20 to 30) • The Young Adult Bible Study meets Sundays 12:30pm till 2pm. Led by Jordan Zarecki and Abby Green, they spend time connecting and reading Bible-based discussions over lunch.

Altar Flowers • Sponsor Sunday Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one. Please fill out the form online or contact our church office. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers.
Altar Flowers are given by Lu Burchfield in memory of her beloved husband, Robert, and her parents, Carl & Alice Tisch. We apologize for the omission of this information from last week’s news.

PoP Preschool • Do you know someone looking for an amazing preschool for their child? We have openings in select classes at Prince of Peace. Invite them to contact Prince of Peace (407) 275-6703 to find out more!

Thank You from PoP Preschool! • The preschool would like to thank everyone who participated in our recent Preschool Celebration Sunday this past February 1. On that ice-cold day we raised $517 for our preschool through basket raffles and selling hot chocolate. Congratulations to all our raffle winners: Cecile Estrill, Kay Richards, Sharon Dluhy, and Sonia Tellez. Thank you to everyone from your preschool ministry!

Cornerstone University Chorale Concert, Saturday, March 7, 7:00pm • The Cornerstone University Chorale is coming back to Prince of Peace again, with a concert on Saturday evening, March 7, at 7 pm in the sanctuary. The Chorale been here two previous times in recent years, and their artistry and spiritual depth were remarkable. Admission is free and a free-will offering will be collected. A great opportunity to invite someone to attend with you!

Volunteers Needed for Youth & Family Ministry • We are seeking help in two Youth & Family Ministry roles: Nursery Attendants (care for ages 6 months–5 years during the 11:00 am service; about once a month, with hope to expand to 9:00 am) and Middle School Sunday School Teacher(s) (grades 6–8, Sundays 10:00–10:45 am; curriculum provided). A background check is required. If you’re interested contact DCE Eric Gerken.

PoP Kids at Astro Skate on Tuesday, February 24, 6:30-8:30 • We will be joining with groups from all over Orlando to skate to Christian music at Astro. Skating and skate rental are $7 a person, and parents who are not skating are able to enter for free to watch their kids. Concessions will be available for purchase but are not included in the admission price. Kids, please wear your PoP Kids t-shirts. Astro Skate is located at 866 S. Goldenrod.

First Communion Workshop for Children 3rd Grade & Older – Saturday, March 7, 9:30am – Advanced Registration required • First Communion Workshop will be held Saturday, March 7 from 9:30 am–noon, preparing students to receive the Lord’s Supper through age-appropriate lessons on the Sacraments, the Institution and Nature of the Lord’s Supper, how to receive it worthily, and a simple craft reminder. Students must be at least 3rd grade (ages may range through middle or high school), and those planning to receive First Communion in an English service will do so on Sunday, March 8. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/f58dbc

Vacation Bible Camp Is June 8-12 • RAINFOREST FALLS: For kids age 4- grade 5, this Amazon adventure will explore the Nature of God: What is God like? Who is God? Can we trust him? Kids will enjoy crafts, games, music, science projects, skits, snacks during the FREE camp that will meet daily from 9:00am-Noon that week.

Thrivent Choice Dollars • Support Prince of Peace by directing your Thrivent Choice Dollars® today. Simply go to www.Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more or call 800-847-4836 and say “Thrivent Choice” after the prompt.

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, February 8
9:00 am Traditional: 122 | 11:00am Contemporary: 85 | 11:00am español: 70 | TOTAL: 277

Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
January 18 offerings      $ 9,379
January 25 offerings      $27,176  (includes special contributions)
February 1 offerings      $11,584
February 8 offerings      $12,089
Needed each week: $13,653

For 2026, would you be in a more favorable tax position if you make an IRA gift to Prince of Peace? More members over 70½ have chosen to make a donation to Prince of Peace through their traditional IRA. Directing all or part of your RMD to the church is a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) that can benefit Prince of Peace without those dollars being included in your taxable income. Learn more by clicking here https://bit.ly/ira-charity-gifts.

PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.

Prayers of Comfort: We ask the Lord to comfort the family and friends of Shirley Stockett, who passed away last Sunday. A memorial service will be held at PoP on the afternoon of Saturday, February, 28. • We also pray for the family and friends of Gene Fresk who died last Wednesday. A service will be held after Easter. • The memorial service for Joe Heinz (father of Peg Green and Cindy Conner) is this afternoon at 1:30pm. • We continue to pray that Jesus would comfort and all those who grieve—especially the several families of our congregation who have recently lost loved ones: Lord Jesus, you are the one who has victory over death, and you have given us a life that will never end. Comfort those who grieve and remind all Your people that You are the resurrection and the life, and You will raise us up on the last day.

If you are unable to attend a memorial service in person because of health or other circumstances, you may join the service by livestream at https://vimeo.com/event/2286406

Receiving Care through Hospice: Jim Flynn, Merle Kroeplin, Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law)

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Gwen Taliver, Karen Melick, Muriel Pedersen, Julio Aviles (hip replacement), Stephanie Carbonell, Paul Divan, Jim Ingersoll, Susanne Johnson, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), Jeff Powell, Pete Spudich (now in Tuscawilla rehab), James Stanley, Maggie Steinke, Gene Terranova, Zaida Vargas, Gerry & Carla Warnock

Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Erica Aviles (DIL of Julio Aviles), Sarah Von Braun, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, Michelle Hollingsworth, Becky Rouse Jones, Cameron LaPointe, Bill Maneri (friend of Ken & Judy Holzscheiter), Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Ruth Tellez (relative of Sonia Tellez), Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams

Healing and Strength: Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz), Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, , Ron Bledsoe, Deaconess Ligia Borges, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Bob & Virderie Eldredge, Judy & Jim Finnie, Daryl Flynn, Louanne Fussell, Michael Halstead, Ron Howard (Gwen Taliver’s son-in-law), Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Raya Pokigo, Raven, Miriam Rivera, Sheila Roberts, Pam Robertson, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky

Continued Care: Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Micki LoBue, Connie Lerchen, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock

Family & Friends: Judy, mother of Susan Finke, Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Everette B., Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Howard Dion (uncle of Judy Finnie), Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Joanne (Jeanette Gabay’s sister), Rick Perre Haley, Christina, Stephanie, Joanne, Ruth Johnson and Nancy Schloemer (sisters of Kathy McCartin), Vesta & Mark Sauter (aunt and uncle of Leah McCormack), Rex Seeds (friend of Barbara Hahn), Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Cindy Rock, Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Karen Wahl, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby)

Special: Lord Jesus, radiant in glory yet humble in love, teach us to listen to Your voice, walk in Your ways, and reflect Your justice and mercy each day. Amen. • We pray for our nation, that the Lord would heal our divisions. Help us to walk the non-violent ways of Jesus. We pray for our world, torn apart by wars, violence, and hatred: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord Have mercy. • Watch over our first responders and keep them safe.

Prayers for those in the military or deployed, especially those connected with our PoP/PdeP family: Jake Allison, Sam Beasley, Zachary Carbonell, Billy Embach, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Antonio Watt, Anthony Witcher, Isaak Allan

Preschool Prayers – We give thanks for our Preschool, the children and families that we serve, and our wonderful staff. We pray that the Lord will draw more families to enroll their children in our Preschool so we would be able to share His love with more and more people and see lives transformed. Please keep include our Preschool in your personal prayers.

Lent begins on Wednesday, February 18
LENTEN THEME:  O God our Help our Hope
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God:
that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 John 5:14

Ash Wednesday – February 18
11:00am               Traditional Service (light lunch to follow)
6:00pm                 Intergenerational Ash Wednesday Devotion in the Family Life Center (light dinner following)
7:00pm                 Miércoles de ceniza (Spanish worship)

The Lenten season helps us focus our attention on our need for repentance and to turn toward the redemptive mercy and forgiveness that is ours through Jesus. The sign of ashes speaks of the frailty and uncertainty of human life, marking the penitence of the Christian community. The sign of Cross reminds us of the lengths to which Jesus would go to redeem us and makes us God’s own. The 11am service will have a light lunch to follow.

JUST ADDED- Wednesday at 6:00pm: Intergenerational Imposition of Ashes, Devotion & Dinner in the Family Life Center at 6pm. New this year we are inviting people of all ages and stages to this brief, early-evening Ash Wednesday devotion with imposition of ashes and a light dinner to follow. All in the Family Life Center.

Midweek Lenten Services at 11am *Midweek Lenten Worship dates: Wednesdays February 25, March 4, March 11, March 18, March 25* | Each Wednesday at 11:00 am we will gather for worship and prayer in the Sanctuary. As worship Jesus, the Lamb of God that was slain we focus our attention on our need for repentance and to turn toward the redemptive mercy and forgiveness that is ours through Jesus.