Today: “RENEWall: Do You Need to Be Renewed?” • Readings: 2 Corinthians 4:16-17, Isaiah 29:11-19, Psalm 14, Mark 7:1-13 • Our Lord is in the renewal business. In a world where the evil one has sown despair and destruction, Jesus has come to bring life and renewal and restoration. In what ways does Jesus desire to renew you?
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Bible Classes
Adult Sunday Morning Bible Class at 10:00 am • The class is led by Jim Essig. We are studying the book of Acts. 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 Summer Bible Class – 10:00am • This summer 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.
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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. Today’s Altar flowers are sponsored by Kathy McCartin in memory of Ron McCartin’s Heavenly Birthday (8/26) and Moms, Ethel Schloemr, Heavenly Birthday (8/29).
This Thursday, August 29 at 11:30am – Lunch & Zilch • It’s that time again for another lunch and zilch! Bring along some friends to have some fun, win, and enjoy lunch. You can RSVP to Jim Essig no later than Monday, August 26. Remember there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and the prize. (this is not a fundraiser) jim.essig@poporlando.com | (407)446-7147
New Parish Choir season – This Thursday, August 29 at 7pm – 8pm • Come and join us, even just to give it a try! The Parish Choir will be starting a new season of choir rehearsal on Thursday evening, August 29. The Parish Choir helps to lead worship at the 9 am traditional service on Sunday mornings. Whether you’re an experienced singer who reads music, a new singer who doesn’t read a note, or someone in between, we’d love to have you join us! If you have any questions, please contact Director David Ludwig by calling or texting 407-432-0216.
PoP Kids Club Family Craft Day – Saturday, August 31at 10am • It’s time to get crafty again! PoP Kids Club is hosting another craft day for family and kids to enjoy. It will be held here at PoP in the FLC. There will be 6 different craft tables to choose from. Make sure to wear your PoP Kids club shirt! We look forward to seeing you. Contact DCE Eric for more information. | eric.gerken@poporlando.com
Volunteer with PoP Kids! • We need your help to make this event possible! We will be hosting another Family Craft Day for PoP Kids and looking for volunteers, youth & adult, to help make this event fun for the kids and their parents. Volunteers will get to host a table where they demonstrate a simple craft and then help children and parents complete it. We need at least 12 people to make this successful. Contact DCE Eric for more information.
Church/Preschool Offices Closed • Offices will be closed on Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. A federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States.
Save the Date: Youth Lock-In on Friday, September 6 at 8pm – September 7 at 8am • The youth lock in has been Rescheduled for Friday, September 6-7. Be on the lookout for more information in the next coming weeks. Contact DCE Eric Gerken with any questions.
Advanced Registration is Now OPEN for Confirmation Classes beginning Wednesday, September 11 • For 6th-12th grade students who have not yet completed confirmation. This class will meet online using Zoom on select Wednesday evenings (about twice a month). Starting on Wednesday, September 11 at 6:30pm. Advance registration is required, and each student should plan on picking up class materials from DCE Eric Gerken prior to the first session. Please contact DCE Eric for any questions. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/3d1f41
National Youth Gathering 2025 Information Meeting – Sunday, September 8 at 5pm • The National Youth Gathering in New Orleans in summer 2025 is going to be incredible! To help you decide about attending, we will have a meeting from 5p-6pm for eligible students and their parents to discuss the event. What IS it? Why should I go? What else will we do in New Orleans? How will we get there? How much does it cost? These questions and more will be discussed as the time for registration approaches. This is only an informational meeting. You are not making any commitments by coming to gather information.
RaiseRight: Support our Youth Ministry! • Simply go to RaiseRight.com and select the cards you want, and our Youth will receive a percentage back of each card purchased, depending on the value. This is a quick way to do your shopping AND support our teens in advance of the 2025 National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. 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.
Registration is now Open for the 2024 FLGA District Middle School Youth Gathering • All 6th- 8th grade students on our Youth Ministry Mailing List are being sent registration materials for this fun and faith filled annual event. We will gather with Middle School students and chaperones from all over the District on Friday, November 1- Sunday, November 3 at Lake Yale Baptist Conference Center in Leesburg, FL. The weekend features lots of speakers, a band, games, servant projects and more. If you know of a student who has not received a registration packet or if you would like to help offset the registration costs for a student/family, please contact DCE Eric Gerken at the church office.
Nursery Ministry Volunteers Needed! • At long last, Nursery Ministry is returning to our Sunday Morning schedule! We are looking to provide a supervised Nursery for families and to staff it with several volunteers. We will provide care, and supervision of children during the 9:00 service, the Sunday School hour and during both 11:00 services. We are looking for volunteers willing to take hour-long shifts once or twice a month. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and submit to a criminal background check. Please contact DCE Eric Gerken in the church office to sign up or ask about more information.
Compassion Project – Donations Needed! • We are seeking the following items: AA and AAA batteries; men’s socks (white or black), and toothbrushes. All items can be dropped off in the church office, and they will be delivered to the Samaritan Resource Center. Thank you for helping those in need.
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
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, August 18
9:00am Traditional: 113 | 11:00am Contemporary: 69 | 11:00am Espanol: 70 | TOTAL: 252
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
August 4 offerings $11,660
August 11 offerings $8,023
August 18 offerings $9,057
needed each week: $12,403
Stewardship Committee Updates • Have you wondered what specific or special needs there are in the church and preschool? Please contact the church office to learn more. Specific needs have been identified for unbudgeted repair and capital expenses. You may also make a gift about and beyond your regular giving noting “building fund” in the memo section of your check (or in the dropdown menu if giving online).
Celebrating 3 Staff Anniversaries
Rev. Ken Green – 30th Anniversary of Ordination
Rev. Adolfo Borges – 20th year of ministry at Prince of Peace
Mr. Erik Gerken, DCE – 5th year of ministry with us!
| Saturday Banquet – October 19 Reception – 5:30 p.m. Dinner – 6:00 p.m. Bilingual Program – ends 8:30 p.m. Music, Videos and Presentation of Gifts |
Sunday Worship – October 20 Celebrations will continue at regularly scheduled Sunday worship with Guest Preachers The Rev. Dr. Leo Sanchez The Rev. Scott Gress |
Use the “Connect” QR code or the Anniversary Celebration Envelope and make your donation in thanksgiving to God for these faithful servants.
PRAYERS
Hospitalized: Mike (Judy Finnie’s nephew in NY) | Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Ellen Boogher, Sheila Dean, Gail Eaton, Daryl Flynn, Bill Haydamach (Stephanie Carbonell’s brother), Joe Heinz, Susanne Johnson, Ethan Jones, Connie Lerchen, Dan Meier (son of Peter Meier), Kay Minick, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Nancy Plotnikoff, Norma Poutre, Jeff Powell, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, James Stanley, Pat Williams
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Kurt Bickel, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Elizabeth Dawson, Sarah Dierking, Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Judy & Jim Finnie, Leonard G, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Kelli Kalinowski, Merle Kroeplin, Henry Leon, Jim Lord, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, George Meder, Lewis Mendez, Mario Muniz, Skylar Newport, Rick Perre, Raya Pokigo Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Shirley Stockett, Carmen & Juan, Jerry Warnock, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky • Family & Friends: Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Christopher Miller, Meghan Miller, Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Olga (Nancy Plotnikoff’s sister), Carlyn and Sarah (both fighting cancer)
Receiving Treatments: Sarah vonBraun, Joshula Flowers, Cameron LaPointe, Elvie Lord, Pastor Brian Roberts, 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, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V, Harry Wahl
Special: Lord Jesus, in a world so in need of Your help, we thank you for Your mission to renew us and all creation by Your grace and power. Bring to each of us renewal and refreshment in our lives. Fill us with the power and presence of Your Holy Spirit that we would carry the breath of fresh air that others need. • Be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Be with our nation as we are entering the heart of a presidential election cycle. • Lord, watch over and keep our first responders safe.
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
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
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