Today: “He Knows Just What You Need: A Taste of the Kingdom” • Readings: Luke 4:31-44; Jerimiah 1:4-10(17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13 • Jesus Messiah ushers in God’s kingdom. Jesus makes the kingdom a present reality. We see the marks of the kingdom in what Jesus does: Jesus teaches with authority; He has power over the evil one; Jesus delivers people, He heals them, He sets them free. We look to Jesus and see God’s reign being lived out everywhere Jesus goes. You and I are those under Christ’s reign. How will we live out the kingdom this week?
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Nursery Available During All 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/.
Thank you! • Thank you to those who helped during NLSW here at PoP/PdeP, and to the congregation for keeping our preschool staff and students in prayer.
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/flower
Today’s altar flowers are sponsored by Sharleen Jespersen in celebration and memory of the life of Kent Jespersen’s heavenly birthday. (2/1)
National Youth Gathering Update: Youth Hosting Refreshments TODAY In Between Services! • Join us between services today, as our Youth Gathering participants and their families host refreshments, they will be selling flavored coffee, hot chocolate, and special treats. Stop by after the 9:00 service or come early for the 11:00 services to enjoy some goodies and meet our teens and parents as they prepare for their big trip.
Youth Night Tonight at 6:00 pm • Come start the week right with friends and God’s Word! Middle School and High School students are invited to enjoy some fun games and activities and continue thediscussion on “Stress, Anxiety and Faith”. Students are asked to either bring their Bible or a phone with a Bible app.
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
Souper Bowl of Caring – Donate Now! • The annual Souper Bowl of Caring is our largest fundraiser for our Food Pantry. Primarily, we ask your support for our fundraiser through your monetary donations, but you can also donate canned food next Sunday at worship. Our Food Pantry provides food to around 500 families every month (representing 18,000 people throughout the year). Please continue to pray for our Food Pantry and consider donating to its ministry by check, envelope, or online at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/souperbowl
New to Prince of Peace—or New-ish? Pastors’ Reception February 9, 12:30 • 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 on Sunday, February 9, to learn more. Also at the Pastors’ Reception, you can learn more about next steps to getting connected, becoming more engaged, or becoming a member. To ensure we include you with a personal invite, please send an email to staff@poporlando.com or call 407.277.3945 requesting more information.
Save the Date: Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 14 from 4pm-6pm • Mark your calendar! We are hosting our annual community Easter egg hunt on Sunday, April 14. Please keep this event in your prayers. More information will be provided in the next coming months.
Save the Date: Our “True North” Vacation Bible Camp is set for June 9-13! • VBC will be the second full week of June and will be lots of fun for kids Aged 4- Grade 5. Kids will explore games, crafts, science experiments, snacks, skits, creative Bible storytelling, music and more each day from 9:00-12:15. Information about registration, volunteering and donations will be available soon.
Crossroads Newsletter 2025 • Our next issue of the Crossroads newsletter will soon be available, both to pick up at church and available online. If you or someone you know needs a copy of the Crossroads physically mailed to their home, please let us know by emailing staff@poporlando.com or calling the church at (407)277-3945.
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—deadline approaching • 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. The deadline to direct Thrivent Choice dollars is March 31.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, January 26
9:00am Traditional: 134 | 11:00am Contemporary: 87 | 11:00am Espanol: 78 | TOTAL: 299
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
January 12, offerings $11,501
January 19 offerings $9,008
January 26 offerings $12,044
Please Check Your Recurring Giving: It’s the beginning of the year. If you give electronically through your bank’s bill pay or through our secure website, this is a great time to check to see that your giving matches the pledge you made for this year. Also, if you give by check, please make sure you are dating the check for “2025.”
Make an IRA gift to Prince of Peace! Are you over 70½? Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds owners of traditional IRAs who are over 70½ that they may make a charitable gift from a traditional IRA. Learn more how you can make a difference by clicking here https://bit.ly/ira-charity-gifts.
PRAYERS
Hospitalized: Gail Eaton, Virderie Kaminska, Rick Burns, Ava Lindsey
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Chuck Boogher, Shar Dluhy, Daryl Flynn, Joe Heinz, Robert Hupsel, Susanne Johnson, Connie Lerchen, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Jeff Powell, Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), 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, Judy & Jim Finnie, Raven, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, 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
Receiving Treatments: Ellen Boogher, Sarah vonBraun, Debbie Holley (Pam Fuller’s sister), Cameron LaPointe, Larry Jones, Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, 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, Kay Minick, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Ray Pirino, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V, Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Rob and Lori Angus, Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks (Marlene Browne’s mother), Donna C, Danny Conlin, Elizabeth Dawson, Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Helen Laurie (sister of Stephanie Carbonell), Christina, Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Leonard G, Ruth Johnson (sister of Kathy McCartin), Meghan Miller, Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Rick Perre Haley, David Rodgers
Special: Lord Jesus, You ushered in the kingdom of God and made it real through Your actions. Thank You for the ways You demonstrated Your reign through Your teaching with authority, Your power over the evil one, bringing healing, restoration, and compassionate life. Mark us as kingdom people—those under Your reign—and cause our lives to exhibit the same mercy, love, and power that is Yours alone. • We ask the Lord to comfort those who have experienced trauma through man-made and natural disasters. Be with the families of those affected by the plane crash in Washington, D.C.. Be with all who have suffered through the wildfires in California. • We pray for President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Watch over and keep all 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, Sam Beasley, Zachary Carbonell, Billy Embach, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Anthony Witcher
Help Serve the Lord!
We are always looking for volunteers that are willing to help serve the Lord. If you are willing and able to help in any way, please fill out our online interest form or contact Adriana at adriana.alas@poporlando.com for more information. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Projection(9am&11am) – Helping with changing the slides during our worship services.
Drivers – Some of our church members could use transportation to appointments, Sunday worship, or occasional trips to the store.
Ushers (9am&11am) – Help greeting people as they walk in for church on Sundays, pass the offering plate
Communion Assistant(9am&11am) – Help with reading at the 9am service and assisting the Pastors in the distribution of Holy Communion.
Altar Guild – Help set up and take down communion.
Nursery Attendant – for babies 6 months to age for. Help with sign-in (required) and drop-off up to 15 minutes prior to the service and pick-up shortly after the service ends.
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