New Sermon Series: “‘UN-’ a New Way” • Jesus, the Lamb of God, has risen from the dead, undefeated and alive forevermore. During this Easter Season we look at the ways God transformed the early church—and how He is transforming us. Using the prefix ‘UN-‘ (‘not,’ or ‘opposite of’) in our weekly themes, we highlight how followers of Jesus have been changed by the power of the Spirit.
TODAY: “Unafraid. And Unstoppable.” • Acts 5:12-32; Revelation 1:4-18; John 20:19-31 • The apostles continue the work of Jesus despite threats and imprisonment. The ministry of Jesus in the power of the Spirit cannot be stopped.
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_04_27-Trad-Easter-2.pdf
Nursery Available During Sunday Services • For babies 6 months to age 4, located in Room 100 (across from the church & school 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. See 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 Gospel of John. 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/
- Lenten devotions from leaders in the Florida-Georgia District (LCMS) https://flgadistrict.org/lentendevotions/
Pick Up Your Easter Lilies Today! • Thank you to all those who made contributions to the Easter Lilies that made our worship during Easter so beautiful. If you have not already done so, you may pick up your lilies from the courtyard. Thank you again to all who helped beautify our worship spaces through your gifts.
Baby Bottle Campaign Total • Thank you to all who helped fill a baby bottle for the Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry. Your amazing generosity provides a home, help, and hope to women in crisis pregnancy. The total amount collected in baby bottles was $2.834.44.
PoP Youth T-shirts for Sale begins Today! (Youth Ministry Fundraiser) • Pop Youth students and parents are selling T-shirts beginning today and May 4th, during church services to support Youth Ministry at PoP/PdP; Shirts are available for everyone in the congregation, with prices: All Child shirts $12, Adult SM;XL $15; Adult XXL-XXXL $17. Orders can be placed in person, through the church office, or by emailing eric.gerken@poporlando.com.
Youth Night Tonight at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center • All middle school and high school students are invited! We will play games and share devotions and also discuss Summer Program ideas.
Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering (online) – 6:30pm via Zoom • All are welcome to join our Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering on Zoom. Experience God’s presence and community. https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop
Mother’s Day Luncheon – Sunday, May 11 at 12:30pm in the FLC • All families of Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz are invited to the Mother’s Day Luncheon prepared and served by the men of the 11am Spanish service. We will have delicious food, special music, and great fellowship. We hope to see you there!
Altar Flowers – anytime • 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
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
LWML Collecting Eyeglasses Until September 7 for Future Mission Trip • LWML will be collecting all types of eyeglasses/readers until September 7th for their Mission Coordinator to Kenya. There are containers located in the narthex and family life center
Fruits of Faith
HOLY WEEK
Maundy Thursday: 6:00pm Traditional: 69 | 7:30pm Espanol: 28 | TOTAL: 97
Good Friday: 11:00am Traditional: 55 | 6:00pm Traditional: 78 | 7:30pm Espanol: 45 | TOTAL: 178
Sunday, April 20 – Easter Sunday
6:30am SONrise: 61 | 9:00am Traditional: 235 | 11:00am Contemporary: 77 | 11:00am Espanol: 150 | TOTAL: 345
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
April 6 offerings $14,606
April 13 offerings $11,642
April 20 offerings $7,768
Needed each week: $11,032
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Donna Browne, her family, and our church family, at the loss of Donna’s sister, Gail Eaton, who went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 15. • Prayers, also, for Lynn McCuiston and her family at the sudden and unexpected death of her cousin, Joe. • We pray for Fran Federman at the death of her father, Vincent Ward.
Under Hospice Care: Rod Noss (brother of Gerry Noss)
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Pat Bak, Chuck Boogher, Lu Burchfield, Daryl Flynn, Tina Hamilton, Joe Heinz, Robert Hupsel, Susanne Johnson, Virderie Kaminska, Merle Kroeplin, Connie Lerchen, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Jeff Powell, Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Sheila Roberts, Betty Schnell, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett, Jessica Wasser, Pat Williams
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Kurt Bickel, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Raven, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Rick Perre, Raya Pokigo, Miriam Rivera, Nitza Rohena, Tom Rowell, Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky, Rev. Tom Zehnder
Receiving Treatments: Ellen Boogher, Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, Michelle Hollingsworth, Steve Hudson, Becky Rouse Jones, Cameron LaPointe, Larry Jones, Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Zaida Vargas, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Carol Wieber, Brenda Williams
Continued Care: Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki & Sal LoBue, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Ray Pirino; Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Rob and Lori Angus, Susie Bourg, Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Christina, Stephanie, Mark Sauter, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Rick Perre Haley, Cindy Rock, David Rodgers, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy
Special: Lord Jesus, Your love and Your power are unlike any other. Transform our lives by the power of Your Holy Spirit so that we would no longer live in fear. Fill us with such confidence in Your endless life and Your plan to share that new life with all people, so that we would not only be confident, but also join in the work of extending Your reign. • 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 President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • 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
Preschool Class of the Month – Our April/May Preschool Class of the Month is both our VPK classes! Please keep Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Debby, Jaxon, Carlos, Luna, Ariana, Phoenix, Hayley, Meredith, Daniella, Karter, Lucca, Martina, Jared, Harley, and Noah in your prayer.
🎉 Registration for True North Vacation Bible Camp is NOW OPEN! 🌟
📅Mark Your Calendars! • Our fantastic program will run daily on June 9-13 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Your kids will be accompanied by our enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, who are committed to keeping them safe while they learn, laugh, and grow in a vibrant, supportive environment.
🚀Who Can Join? • Kids ages 4 through Grade 5 are invited to dive into a wild and wonderful experience where they’ll learn to navigate life’s challenges by following Jesus—our ultimate “True North”!
🎶What to Expect • Your kiddos will enjoy an action-packed schedule filled with: Awesome Music, Creative Crafts, Fun Games, Hilarious Skits, Cool Science Experiments, and Engaging Bible Lessons. In addition, every camper will receive a Pop Kids Club T-shirt.
👉Sign up TODAY! • Space is limited, and we are more than half full already. You can go to our website for registration, or the link provided below: https://vbspro.events/p_early/e5d2b5
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⌚️ Set Your Alarms for 5:12pm 📲 Revelation 5:12 says, “Worthy is the Lamb….” We invite all Prince of Peace people to pray each day at 5:12pm. Please pray for our shared ministry, giving praise to God and the Lamb.
Altar Flowers If you wish to sponsor Altar Flowers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in celebration of a special occasion or in memory of a loved one, please fill out a form online or contact our church office. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers
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