Today: • Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 • We are the children of God, and God calls us “saints.” As His people, we are all in this together, serving Jesus, the Lamb at the center of heaven’s throne. He is our shepherd, the One with power to provide, protect, and lead us.

All Saints’ Day – Lord God, we give thanks for these brothers and sisters in Christ whom You have granted rest from their labors over this past year. Grant us grace to follow Christ as they did. Bring us with them to those things no eye has seen, nor ear heard, which You have promised for those who love You. We remember the faithful departed: Dorothy Reynolds, Hashim Yehia, Minnie Hutchison, Robert Hahn, Kent Jespersen, Marleen Schmidt, Lois Ann Stanhope, RoyAnne Martin, Craig Koenig, Joni Steidley, Jeff Robertson, Duane Bruce Munson, Berta Elisa Rincon, Christopher Hutchison, Jim Lord.

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_11_03-Trad-All-Saints.pdf

Nursery Available During All Services. For babies 6 month to age 4, located in Room 100 (across from the church office), with sign-in (required) and drop-off up to 15 minutes prior to the service and pick-up shortly after the service ends. The kids can play while they watch/listen to the worship live-stream. All our volunteers have completed background checks and are ready and willing to care for your child. Contact DCE Eric for more information!
Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are studying the book of 1 Corinthians. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour, between 9 am & 11 am worship.
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 • This youth bible class will be held at McDonald’s (next to the church) for breakfast and 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 on to your phone!
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.

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/.

Trunk or Treat Volunteers • Thank you to all volunteers who helped with trunk or treat this year!

New to Prince of Peace—or New-ish? Pastors’ Reception Today at 12:30p • If you are new to Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz and would like to know more about our unique ministries, come to the Pastors’ Reception today after the 11 am services to learn more. Today you will learn more about next steps to getting connected, becoming more engaged, or becoming a member.

Donations Needed! Thanksgiving Basket Outreach – Friday, November 22 • We are preparing for our annual Thanksgiving outreach and need your help! Please donate online or in person during the week or on Sunday mornings at worship. Please mark your donation as “Thanksgiving Outreach”. This year there will be 100 families receiving thanksgiving meals. | https://www.poporlando.com/give/

No Youth Night Tonight • There is NO Bible class at McDonald’s this morning or a Youth Night due to DCE Eric attending the Middle School Group this weekend. Both the McDonald’s Class AND Youth Night will be back on Sunday- November 10.

Lutherans for Life Regional Conference – Saturday, November 9 at 8am-4pm • National life experts reaching others with the Gospel of Life. Enjoy time of fellowship and service together. The $50 registration fee includes lunch. At Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (16173 Marsh Rd Winter Garden). More info at Lutheransforlife.org/conferences

Church Rummage Sale – Now Accepting Donations Until Wednesday, November 13 • The Centro de Paz Para la Vida is sponsoring the outdoor and indoor rummage sale this year on Saturday, November 16. Your donations are welcome during the month of November and can be placed in the FLC behind the curtains that are set up. If you would like to volunteer by cleaning, sorting, and pricing the items donated please contact Carol Bickel.

PoP Kids Club Holiday Craft Event – Sunday, November 17 • Kids and their families are invited to explore craft stations for Thanksgiving and Christmas ornament making in preparation for the Holiday Season. This is a family event, so each child must be accompanied by an adult. The event is FREE! If your child has a PoP Kids Club t-shirt, please wear it; otherwise, reserve one here: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8. Joining the Club is not necessary to attend.

Lunch & Zilch: Save the Date! Wednesday, November 20 at 12:00pm • Especially for Seniors • Our next Lunch & Zilch event is on our calendar! Please mark your calendar and come enjoy some fun. Please RSVP to Jim via text or email by Monday, November 18. There is a cost of $10 per person to cover the lunch and the prizes for the Zilch winners. jim.essig@poporlando.com | 407.446.7147

Preschool & Church Thanksgiving Feast • Save the Date: Friday, November 22 at 6pm – FLC • Save the date to join us for food and fellowship as we thank God for His many blessings! This is a time to join our church and preschool families together, to get to know one another and give our thanks to God for another year of His blessings.

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.

Holiday Shopping Made Easy – Gift Cards Through RaiseRight! • The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth ministry. 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.

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.

Upcoming Special Worship Services
Thanksgiving Worship Service – Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm (English) and Thursday, November 28 at 11am (Spanish) in the Sanctuary • Join us for Thanksgiving worship services as we set our hearts and minds to the Day of Thanksgiving. Let us all remember the many blessings our Heavenly Father has poured out upon us, especially the eternal blessing of Jesus Christ.

Hours of Operation • The Church office and Preschool will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Campus Christmas Decorating – November 30, 8:30am • Join with others in the PoP/PdeP family to put up trees and garland and make a campus ready and making spirits bright for the birth of Jesus.

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, October 27
9:00am Traditional: 113 | 11:00am Contemporary: 64 | 11:00am Espanol: 101 | TOTAL: 278
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
October 13 offerings $6,227
October 20 offerings $11,493
October 27 offerings $12,498
needed each week: $12,403

PRAYERS

Prayers of Comfort: We pray that Jesus would comfort Elvi Lord at the death of her husband, Jim. Jim was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Monday, October 28.

Hospitalized:, Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew in NY)

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Ellen Boogher, Sheila Dean, Gail Eaton, Daryl Flynn, Merva Gray, Joe Heinz, Susanne Johnson, Connie Lerchen, Dan Meier (son of Peter Meier), Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss (upcoming surgery), Norma Poutre, Jeff Powell, Mario Rodriguez, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett, Pat Williams

Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Kurt Bickel, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Dierking, Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Judy & Jim Finnie, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Henry Leon, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Kay Minick, Mario Muniz, Rick Perre, Raya Pokigo, Miriam Rivera, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Jerry Warnock, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky

Receiving Treatments: Sarah vonBraun, John Dierking, Joshula Flowers, Brenda Green, Cameron LaPointe, Jim & Elvie Lord, Larry Jones, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Tina T, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli

Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki & Sal LoBue, Todd O, Ray Pirino, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V, Harry Wahl

Family & Friends: Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Elizabeth Dawson, Evelyn Brucks (Marlene Browne’s mother), Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Ralph Holt, Helen Laurie; Christina, Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Leonard G, Meghan Miller, Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Haley, David Rodgers

Special: Lord Jesus, you are both the Lamb of God at heaven’s throne and our Shepherd. Fill us with the Spirit’s power as we respond to Your sacrifice for us. Defend and guard us. Provide for us and bless us to be a blessing to others as we do Your kingdom work. • We continue to pray for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene and other disasters. • Be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Watch over and keep all our first responders safe.

Prayer for our National Election: Lord God, as we approach this election remind us that above all our identity is found in You—we are first and foremost citizens of heaven. We pray for our nation and its leaders; for civility and peace in the election process as well as in the days following. And lift us up as salt and light to use us in unexpected ways to share your grace and life and truth with all people. In Jesus’ powerful name, Amen.

Prayers 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: Jake Allison, Zachary Carbonell, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Anthony Witcher

Concert Series 2024 – Share the News!

Upcoming Concert Series:

  • TODAY, November 3 at 2pm – UCF Piano Recital “Carnival of the Animals” – We are hosting a “Carnival of the Animals” Piano Student Recital performed by the UCF piano studio students. All are welcome to attend as this is open to the public! Feel free to spread the word and come and enjoy some music on this Sunday afternoon.
  • Saturday, December 7 at 7pm – Christmas Choir Concert – Coral Clavel de Sol. A Holiday tradition that is done every year by the community choir. With Andres Soler, Conductor (more information will be provided sometime next month)
  • Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm – Stars and Promises Christmas Concert Tour: “Once Upon a Winter’s Night” – The 25th anniversary tour of Peter Mayer’s acclaimed Christmas Concert. Peter is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and was lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band for three decades. Tickets SOLD OUT.

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.co
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