TODAY: “With Everything You’ve Got” • Mark 12:28-34, Deuteronomy 6:4-9, and Romans 12:1-2 • It often seems like our lives are compartmentalized or fragmented, and yet God sees our life as a complete whole. Jesus didn’t come to fix us, repair parts of our lives. Instead, He came to redeem us lock, stock, and barrel—and He gave Himself completely to make us His. What does it mean, then, to love God “with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself?” We look to God to guide us today. Because He has loved us so extravagantly, we are freed to love with everything we’ve got.
To view or print Sunday’s 9:00am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026_08_23-Trad-Pentecost-13.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 Classes – 10:00am • The Middle School Youth Bible class meets in the Board Room (church office)
• High School Youth class meets over at McDonald’s. Both classes offer age-appropriate looks at Scripture and how to apply it today. 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. Class resumes this Wednesday, August 5.
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/
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
Todays Altar Flowers are given by Kathy McCartin in memory of Ron McCartins birthday. They are also sponsored by Susan Summers to the glory of God and in celebration of granddaughter, Liliana Grace’s baptism.
DON’T Miss the Deadline: September 13 – LWML Collecting Eyeglasses for Future Mission Trip • You still have time to donate any eyeglasses that you no longer use. Don’t wait until it’s too late, the deadline to donate is September 13. 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
⚓ Set Sail with Your Church Family! 🚢• We’re exploring interest in a congregational cruise with Bible study, fellowship, food, and time to praise God together. Planning is just beginning—stay tuned, ask questions, and share your interest here: https://bit.ly/POPCruise2027
Opportunities to Serve on Sundays • There are opportunities to serve Jesus and His church by helping with ushering, 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
Nursery Volunteers Needed • We’re always looking for caring volunteers to serve during Sunday worship in our Nursery Ministry at Prince of Peace. If you’re interested in volunteering, follow the link below. Before your first Sunday, kindly schedule a brief meeting with DCE Eric Gerken to review procedures and get familiar with the nursery. Thank you for serving our Prince of Peace / Príncipe de Paz family!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-51748455-popnursery#/
Foundations Class • Wednesday, August 26, 7:30-8:30pm over Zoom – for those who want to explore the foundation s 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
Jayson Gerken Fundraiser • Many of you are aware that a fundraiser was created by Jayson’s Godparents through their church (Christ the King Lutheran Church). I you wish to support the Gerken family through that, we invite you to do so at this link. https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZES9/campaign/C-16H4P
You may also give to Prince of Peace (Pastor’s Discretionary Fund) and put Jayson in the memo field.
“Go Gray for Jay” Team Jaydawg T-Shirts • Show your love and support for Jayson by wearing a “Go Gray for Jay” Team Jaydawg T-shirt. Shirts are available for purchase as another way to stand alongside Jayson and his family. Please use the link below select the T-shirt purchase only, however, please do not include a donation through the shirt order to avoid fees. | https://www.bonfire.com/go-gray-for-jay/
Jayson Gerken updates can be found on the “Team JayDawg” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TeamJayDawg
POP Preschool Classroom Wish List • As the new school year begins, our preschool remains a joyful, Christ-centered place for our littlest learners. Please consider blessing our classrooms through the teachers’ Amazon wish list; items are tagged by teacher and shipped directly to the church. Thank you for supporting our preschool ministry! | https://bit.ly/PreschoolClassroomWishList
Are You (or someone you know) in Need of Prayer? Please join us Wednesday. It’s PK here, and I’m inviting you to join us Wednesday evening at 6:30 for our online prayer gathering. You don’t need to pray out loud, and you don’t even need give a specific thing to pray for. (God already knows!) God has designed us to support each other another, and one way is gathering for prayer. If you’ve read this far, maybe God is prompting you to join us! Every Wednesday at 6:30pm via Zoom at https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop, or call (305) 224-1968, Meeting ID: 827 2709 5644
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, August 16
9:00am Traditional: 105 | 11:00am Contemporary: 53 | 11:00am Español: 82 | TOTAL: 240
July 26 offerings $ 9,549
August 2 offerings $ 18,611
August 9 offerings $ 12,608
August 16 offerings $ 9,123
Needed each week: $13,653
Office A/C Update: The bid process has been completed and we are under contract. The final cost is just under $20,000 and the full cost of the a/c replacement has been covered. Thank you to all who have given above and beyond in showing your generosity.
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.
Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or another asset to Prince of Peace. 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.
PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.
Prayers of Comfort: We continue to pray for God’s comfort for all those who grieve. We ask God to comfort Al & Linda Dicks and their family at the death of their relative, Dennis O’Rourke.
Upcoming memorial services:
Otto Krumpholc – Saturday, September 5, 3:00 p.m.
Joanne Hahn – Saturday, September 12, 2:00 p.m.
New life: We rejoice with Susan Summers as her granddaughter, Liliana, is baptized in Connecticut Sunday. We thank God for the gift of new life and faith in Christ. Congratulations Liliana, and parents Amanda & Bryan.
Receiving Care through Hospice: Betty Schnell, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Ted Wessel
Upcoming Surgery: Jeff Powell, Debbie Noss | Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Kurt Wilson (7 y-o grandson of Kurt & Carol Bickel), Lu Burchfield, Sabina Lakhan, Cathy Graf, Pete Spudich, Dale Fennel, Jim Ingersoll, Fran Primics, Tina Hamilton, Judy Holzscheiter, Gerry Noss, Marcie Weisel, Bill Weaver, Ellen Ponsford, Joshula Flowers, 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), James Stanley, Gene Terranova
Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Zaida Vargas, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Tracy Shively, 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, 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, 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), Alfredo (relative of Gloria Imhoff), baby Marco, 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, 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), Jennifer Stewart (Sonia Tellez’ niece)
Special: Lord Jesus, You gave Yourself completely for us. Fill us with Your Spirit, that with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we may joyfully love You and our neighbors. • We continue to pray for all those affected by natural disasters (fires, floods, earthquakes), as well as those who experience war or violence in our world. • We pray for college students and all those who travel. • We pray for our nation, that all would learn of Your ways, O Lord, to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. We pray for President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • 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, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Antonio Watt, Anthony Witcher, Isaak Allan
“From You, For You”
What has God placed in your hands, your time, your talents, your gifts, and your generosity? Beginning TODAY, we invite you to join us on a journey of Worship, Service, Giving and discover how God can work through what He has given you to bless others in these next coming months. Come be part of what God is doing through YOU! Together, let’s celebrate how God can use what He has given each of us to make a difference in our church, our community, and the lives of others.
✨ WORSHIP — Grow closer to Christ.
🤝 SERVE — Use your gifts to bless others.
❤️ GIVE — Respond with joyful generosity.
Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from Your hand.
— 1 Chronicles 29:14
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
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Prayers – please send to prayers@poporlando.com