Today: “Jesus Encounters: The Woman by the Well” • John 4:5-26; Exodus 17:1-7; Romans 5:1-8 • Is there any such thing as a “chance encounter” when it comes to meeting Jesus? When a Samaritan woman comes to draw water, it soon becomes clear that this is no accident—Jesus is on mission. His simple request for a drink becomes an invitation to something greater. Jesus offers living water, revealing truth about her life and ultimately revealing Himself as the Messiah. This encounter changes everything. The woman who came alone leaves her jar behind and becomes the messenger to her whole town. The one once on the margins becomes the one through whom others come to see Jesus. Where is Jesus meeting you—and how might He be drawing others to Himself through you?

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026_03_08-Trad-Lent-3.pdf

Lenten Devotional Available: O’ God our Help our Hope • Our Lenten devotions are available for pick up before or after worship, and you can also download a copy at https://bit.ly/pop-lent-devotion-2026

Sunday Nursery • 9:00am – While our 9:00am nursery is not staffed, 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 • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are studying 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, games and 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.

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.

Easter Lilies: It’s time to order Easter lilies to beautify our worship spaces on Easter Day. Please fill out the online form with payment or contact the church office. The suggested donation if $25 per plant | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/lilies

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!

“Baby Bottle” Campaign for Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry – Bottles Due Sunday, March 29 • Pick up a bottle and fill it with checks, cash, or spare change to support Redeeming Life. Their ministry serves pregnant women in crisis, resulting in healthy babies and transformed lives. The support of congregations like PoP/PdeP is vital!

Cornerstone University Chorale Host • Thank you to those who opened their doors to allow 2-3 students in their home to sleep after the concert and dropping them back at the church for their departure. Many blessings to you all!

Don’t forget to RSVP by Monday, March 16 for Lunch & Zilch • Lunch and Zilch is dated Thursday, March 19 at 11:30am. Bring along some friends to have some fun, win, and enjoy lunch. Remember there is a suggested $10 donation to cover lunch and the prizes. jim.essig@poporlando.com | (407)446-7147

Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 29 from 3:30-5:30pm • Bring the kids or grandkids to hear the Easter story, hunt for eggs, create some fun crafts, play some games and more! It is fun for the whole family. Children are encouraged to bring their own baskets. Contact DCE Eric for more information.

We Need your Help for our Easter Egg Hunt Event – We are expecting hundreds of families, and we need your help to share the Good News about Jesus with them. We are looking for candy and financial donations as well as volunteers who can help with the day of the event. Please fill out our online volunteer form or you can also find it located in the Narthex and FLC. Contact DCE Eric for more information. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/f1ee74

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.

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 Dollar Deadline is March 31 • 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. Thank you to those who have supported our ministry through directing your Choice Dollars to PoP.

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, March 1
9:00 am Traditional: 122 | 11:00am Contemporary: 76 | 11:00am Español: 82 | TOTAL: 280

Mid-week Lenten worship, Wednesday, March 4
11:00 am Traditional: 49

 Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
February 15 offerings       $ 9,174
February 22 offerings       $ 9,017
March 1 offerings               $16,396
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 donate 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 remember Daryl Flynn and her son, Jimmy, at the loss of her husband/his father, Jim Flynn, who was received into the arms of Jesus last Sunday, March 1. The funeral for Jim Flynn will be on Saturday, March 14, at 10:00 a.m. at Prince of Peace. | Jesus, 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.

Receiving Care through Hospice: Eric Sahlberg, Sr., Merle Kroeplin, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law)

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

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: Nitza Rohena, 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, 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, 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 (sister 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, You meet us where we are and offer living water. Open our hearts to Your truth and grace. Refresh our lives, and send us to share Your hope with others. • Eternal God, whose steadfast love never ends, we ask that you look upon the nations now engaged in war and hasten the day of peace. Look in mercy on those exposed to peril, conflict, sickness and death; and show compassion to the dying. Let your protection be upon all those who are in the service of our nation. Guard them from all danger and harm; sustain and comfort those at home, especially in hours of anxiety, loneliness, and sorrow. • We pray for a world in crisis and in need of God’s redemption: 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.

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

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. Our observance of Lent prepares us to celebrate the victory and resurrection of Jesus at Easter.

Midweek Lenten Services at 11am • Midweek Lenten Worship dates: Wednesdays 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, our help and only hope, we not only focus our attention on our need for repentance, but we call out to Jesus who has the power to help us and whose Spirit fills us with the expectation that He will hear us, answer us, and grant us what is according to His perfect will.

 Devotional • Once again this year we are offering a devotion available for the Prince of Peace – Príncipe de Paz community to renew us in a renewable, sustainable vision. The purpose of our 40 days of prayer is to seek God’s guidance to lead us to be faithful to His calling to be a Christ-centered, multicultural church inspired by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacrament to engage the community with God’s grace and love. 

Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday, March 29 – Regular Worship Time Schedule
9am – Traditional | Sanctuary
11am – Contemporary | FLC
11am – Adoración del Domingo de Ramos | Templo

Maundy Thursday, April 2 – 6pm Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
7:30pm Culto Español | Templo

Good Friday, April 3– 11am Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
6pm Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
7:30pm Culto Español | Templo

Easter Sunday, April 5 – 6:30am SONrise Service | Memorial Garden
9:00am Traditional Festival Worship | Sanctuary
11:00am Contemporary Worship | FLC
11:00am Pascua de Resurrección | Templo

Missing a birthday or anniversary and wishing to add to the list? Please email staff@poporlando.com

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
Jeanette Gabay, Director of Finance jeanette.gabay@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com
Weekly News items – please send to news@poporlando.com
Prayers – please send to prayers@poporlando.com