TODAY: “The World Turned Upside Down” • Matthew 10:34-44; Jeremiah 28:3-9; Romans 7:1-13 • Was Jesus a revolutionary? His call to take up our cross certainly is. The cross doesn’t merely improve our priorities; it inverts them. Weakness is revealed as strength. The King reigns by dying. The last are first. The servant is greatest. The one who loses his life finds it. That is a kingdom unlike any the world has ever known. This is the kingdom of God that Jesus ushers in—the kingdom into which Jesus calls us then sends us to live and proclaim.

To view or print Sunday’s 9:00am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026_06_28-Trad-Pentecost-5.pdf

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 Book of Daniel. 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 will be taking some time off for the month of July.
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 • If you wish to sponsor Sunday Altar Flowers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 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

LWML Collecting Eyeglasses Until September 13 for Future Mission Trip There are containers located in the narthex and family life center for you to drop off your old glasses.

Not signed up for PoP Kids or Sunday School? • We would love to have your child at Sunday School each Sunday and at our monthly family events. While registration is not required to participate in either program, it does help us stay in communication with you and keep the kids safe. We use the same registration form for both Sunday School and PoP Kids.  https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8

Church/Preschool Offices Closed on Friday, July 3 • The church and preschool offices will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observation of July 4th. Happy Independence Day!

Summer Office Hours • The church office will close at noon on Fridays during June and July. If you need campus access on Friday afternoon, please call ahead to make special arrangements.

Community Outreach Annual Back-to-School & Health Fair Event:  Saturday, July 18 at 9am • Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz will again host its annual Back-to-School event that serves upwards of 800 people from our community. There will be FREE health tests, immunizations, & FREE haircuts for kids only. Follow the link provided to view our online back-to-school flyer:  https://bit.ly/back-to-schoolevent2026

  • Volunteers Needed for This Event! All hands-on deck! Volunteer before, during and/or after the event. To make the event a success, we need YOUR help. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to prepare backpacks, set up and clean up for the event, and help during the event. Sign up to volunteer online or for more info by viewing the link: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/backtoschoolevent26
  • Financial Contributions If you would like to contribute towards this event, you can donate online, mail to the church, or drop it off at the church office. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/give/online

Volunteers Needed! Help Serve the Lord • 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 contact Adriana at (407) 277-3945 for more information. | adriana.alas@poporlando.com https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest

⚓ Set Sail with Your Church Family! 🚢• We’re exploring the possibility of a congregational cruise — and we’d love for you to come along! Imagine gathering together on the open water for uplifting Bible study, delicious food, meaningful fellowship, and dedicated time to praise God and give thanks for His many mercies. This is still in the early planning stages, and we want to know if YOU’RE interested! Stay tuned for more details, and feel free to reach out with questions or excitement. Let’s see where God leads us! Please use the following link to share your thoughts and interest: https://bit.ly/POPCruise2027

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, June 21
9:00am Traditional: 95 | 11:00am Contemporary: 90 | 11:00am Español: 71 | TOTAL: 256
May 31 offerings                $ 12,966
June 7 offerings                   $ 14,862
June 14 offerings                $ 12,074
June 21 offerings                $ 14,152
Needed each week: $13,653

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.

Is the Stock Market Up? —Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or another asset. The best assets to use for a gift are those that have appreciated significantly, such as publicly traded securities and real property. Assets you’ve owned for more than one year may qualify for a full range of tax benefits. Typical appreciated assets may include publicly traded securities, privately/closely held stock, mutual funds, and more. Learn more by clicking here https://bit.ly/donate-appreciated-assets.

Please Contribute to the Pastors Discretionary Fund • When you make special gifts to the Discretionary Fund—above and beyond your regular offerings—donations you are often helping meet the acute, critical needs of someone in our church family. This fund allows us to provide care and support when unexpected situations arise.

PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for the family of Joanne Hahn, as she entered her heavenly home on Thursday, June 18. A memorial service is scheduled for September 12 at 2:00pm followed by a reception.

Receiving Care through Hospice: Wendy Piper (sister of Chris Ackerman), Pat McNear, Betty Schnell, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law), Ted Wessel

Hospitalized: Sabina Lakhan, Pete Spudich (Winter Park)

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Otto Krumpholc (back at Palm Gardens), Dale Fennel, Jim Ingersoll (in Conway Lakes), Fran Primics, Tina Hamilton, Gerry Noss, Marcie Weisel, Bill Weaver, Ellen Ponsford, Joanne Adkins, Nancy Schloemer, Chris Bayne, Kay Minick, Nitza Rohena, Stephanie Carbonell, Daryl Flynn, Susanne Johnson, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Karen Melick, Paul Mohabir (brother of Sanita Bhairo), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), Jeff Powell, James Stanley, Gene Terranova

Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Zaida Vargas, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Betsy Gentry (sister of Jeff Powell), Tracy Shively, Erica Aviles (DIL of Julio Aviles), Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, 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, Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz, has finished his treatments)

Healing and Strength: Jan Vokovich, Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Ron Bledsoe, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Louanne Fussell, Michael Halstead, Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Serenity Nichols, Caeser Vazquez, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Raya Pokigo, Raven, Miriam Rivera, Sheila Roberts, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky

Continued Care: Pat C., Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Mary K.M, Micki LoBue, Connie Lerchen, Mario Muniz, Todd O; Michael, Noel, & Roger Vokovich; Jerry Warnock, Karen Waahl

Family & Friends: Teresa Fernandez (SIL of Daryl Flynn and Sheila Roberts), Jaxon (3 y-o with leukemia, friend of the Melicks), Alfredo (relative of Gloria Imhoff,), Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Rachael Browne (DIL of Donna Browne), Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Joanne Gabay, 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, David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby)

Special: Lord Jesus, teach us to take up our cross with faith, trust Your upside-down kingdom, and joyfully lose ourselves in Your service, that we may find true life in You, where we do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. • We pray for our nation, that the Lord would heal our divisions and help us to strive for justice for “the least of these,” for least of these represent You. • Be with President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • We pray those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. Lord, be with the rescuers, the injured and trapped, and those who have lost loved ones. Be with those in our community who have yet to make contact with loved ones in Venezuela. • Lord, 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

Prayers for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: Jesus, You are the Lord of the church. We pray for the leader of our church body, President Matthew Harrison. Bless all leaders in the LCMS with clear vision for ways to share the gospel, serve those in need of Your mercy, and demonstrate love for our neighbors. In our convention this July, guide and direct all that is done by the power of Your Spirit. Pour out healing, hope, and joy that we would serve You.

Foundations Class Scheduled Dates: (class does not meet 7/8, 7/22, 8/12)

Go Deeper—Learn More about God: Foundations Class • This is a Wednesday evening class over Zoom (on select Wednesdays) for those who want to explore the foundations of the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective. Space is limited. Please email Pastor Ken to express interest or come to a zoom meeting. https://bit.ly/pop-foundations-class

 Wednesday, June 24, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 1, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 15, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30-8:30pm

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