TODAY: “Astonishing Grace” • Matthew 9:9-13; Hosea 5:15-6:6; Romans 4:13-25 • The world is quick to label people by their failures, their past, and whom they have associated with. But Jesus sees something different. Jesus welcomes Matthew—a tax collector—and calls him to be His disciple. In a house full of tax collectors and sinners, Jesus saw people He came to save. The astonishing grace of God is that Christ welcomes us before we have our lives together and calls us into a new life with Him. His mercy is greater than our sin, His invitation is wider than our expectations, and His presence transforms outsiders into members of God’s family.

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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, 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.

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 | Today’s Altar Flowers are sponsored by David House in celebration of his 93rd birthday. Happy Birthday David!

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.

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.

🌴 Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible Camp is Tomorrow! 🌿
Vacation Bible Camp is Tomorrow! (June8-12) from 9:00am-12:15pm Daily and we are so excited to welcome our campers into an unforgettable week of music, games, crafts, science, skits, and Bible adventures set in a vibrant rainforest full of waterfalls, wildlife, and discovery of God’s love.

  • While camp is currently full, we are still accepting names for a waitlist, and families may be contacted if spots open.

We can’t wait to see kids step into this life-changing adventure and grow in faith, friendship, and have fun all week long!

👉 Volunteer here: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/615cba

Thank you to all those who have shopped and donated towards our Rainforest Fall VBC! Financial donations continue to be welcomed, supporting our purchase of curriculum materials, t-shirts, and a Book of Psalms for each participant. Signup Genius VBC List: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-63389827-rainforest

Church/Preschool Offices Closed – Friday, June 19 (Juneteenth) • The church/preschool offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

Pop Kids 4th of July Craft Party is Saturday, June 20th in the FLC • In anticipation of the 4th of July, we are inviting families to come and make some patriotic crafts and decorations. We will meet in the Family Life Center from 10:00am- Noon. Families can come at any time and stay for as long or as short of a time as makes sense for them. We will have some lite refreshments. NOTE – A previously announced PoP Kids Club Pool Party in June is being rescheduled for July. A new date will be available soon.

Save the Date: Father’s Day Luncheon – Sunday, June 21 at 12:30pm in the FLC • All families of Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz are invited to the special Father’s Day Luncheon on Sunday, June 21 at 12:30pm in the FLC, prepared by the Hispanic Congregation. We will have delicious food, special music, and great fellowship.

Save the Date: Annual Back-to-School Outreach Event on 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. 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. More information will be available in the coming weeks for how you can volunteer. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/give/online

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

⚓ 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://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMWnDs8UBhMVPbCZ9U0asgxqsMtLaoPVmupDuxYWEXXgM1fQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, May 31
9:00am Traditional: 102 | 11:00am Contemporary: 55 | 11:00am Espanol: 73 | TOTAL: 230

Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
May 10 offerings                  $   9,066
May 17 offerings                  $   8,884
May 24 offerings                  $   9,836
May 31 offerings                  $ 12,966
Needed each week: $13,653

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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.

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

Hospitalized: Pete Spudich, Fran Primics | Upcoming Surgery: Gerry Noss, Sabina Lakhan

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Jim Ingersoll, Tina Hamilton, Sam Beasley, Marcie Weisel, Bill Weaver, Ellen Ponsford (now home), Joanne Adkins, Nancy Schloemer, Otto Krumpholc, 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, Tracy Shively, Zaida Vargas, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Betsy Gentry (sister of Jeff Powell), 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

Healing and Strength: Jan Vokovich, Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz), 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: Jaxon (3 y-o with leukemia, friend of the Melicks), Alfredo (recovering from a serious car accident, 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, (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby)

Special: Lord Jesus, thank You for Your astonishing grace that welcomes sinners, changes hearts, breaks barriers, and makes outsiders family. Teach us to receive Your mercy and share it with all. • God of all power, move those who claim Your holy name to “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus,” who “did justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with you” (Philippians 2:5, Micah 6:8). • 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. • 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 our Rainforest Falls Bible Camp: Lord, be with all those who will be a part of our Vacation Bible Camp: campers & families, helpers, teachers, leaders. Wow, God! You are amazing in all that You are and all that You do. Reveal Your forever love to every heart through Jesus.