Christmas Poinsettias 2022 • Thank you to all those who helped beautify our worship of the Newborn King. May He bring comfort, peace, and life to all.
Paul & Marlene Browne, In thanksgiving to God
Lu Burchfield, In memory of loved ones who are not with us this year
Barbara Conyers, In memory of Family members
Frank & Shar Dluhy, In memory of Ralph & Arlene Murray, Hap & Ted Dluhy
Eduardo, In memory of Josephine Duchesne
Bob & Colleen Eldredge, In memory of our daughter, Lynn Colleen Eldredge
Julie & Mike Fleming, In memory of our daughter
Ken & Peg Green, In memory of our moms
Pete & Jane Greenfield, In celebration of all the wonderful years as members of PoP
Ken & Judy Holzscheiter, In memory of our loved ones
Linda & David House, In memory of loved ones
Linda I’Anson, In celebration of our Lord’s birth.
Otto & Joan Krumpholc, In memory of loved ones
Jerry Lemcke, In memory of Carlene Lemcke
Thomas Ludwig, In memory of Ludwigs Heynes, In celebration of Ludwig Family
Jim & Cherie Nocks, In memory of family and friends
Gerry & Debbie Noss, In memory of Jesus’ Birth
Gwen Taliver, In memory of Viola Baker and Gene Hawkins
Sonia Tellez, In memory of loved ones
Zaida Torres, In memory of Bud & Celeste Youtz, Abuela Vicenta & Hector R. Vazquez
Today in Worship • Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year! Scriptures: Isaiah 63:7-14, Galatians 4:4-7, Matthew 2:13-23 • Our Sunday morning worship this week serves as a bridge between Christmas and the New Year—in many ways we’ll be celebrating both, with hymns and songs that continue to say, “Merry Christmas!” and others that align with our thoughts and hearts as we look ahead to what 2023 will bring. The good news is that Christ, the baby boy in Bethlehem, is also the Lord over the New Year. His entering into time signifies that God’s activity and His love are never-ending. We have opened the good gifts He has given through His Son—we are children of God, filled with the Spirit of Christ, and heirs of the kingdom. We have received through Jesus what we need for this new year, and our time is in His hands.
Happy New Year • May the Lord bless you richly throughout this new year with His peace and His power.
Staff Appreciation Gifts—Thank You! • The staff at Prince of Peace would like to say thank you for the staff appreciation gifts received this Christmas season. We are humbled by the generosity of God’s people and thankful to God that we get to be a part of this vibrant community of faith. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SUNDAY BIBLE CLASSES FOR ALL AGES resume January 8, 2023.
Mid-week Bible Class for Adults Resumes This Wednesday January 4 at 9:30am.
Wednesday mornings at 9:30am – 10am • Led by Pastor Green in the Board room.
Support the Youth by shopping with RaiseRight! Make Your Late Christmas Gift Great! • You can purchase gift cards online for family and friends, from the comfort of your home. Simply go to RaiseRight.com, sign up and input the enrollment code: CFA82EEB65547 and provide a little personal information and you are set to shop! Make sure to identify “Prince of Peace Youth” as the organization you want to benefit. Contact DCE Eric Gerken with any questions. eric.gerken@poporlando.com
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
PoP Preschool • Do you know someone who might be looking for an amazing preschool for their child? While our infant and 1y/o classes are full, we still have limited openings for 2y/o through VPK. Call (407) 275-6703 to learn more!
Youth Trivia Fundraiser – Saturday, January 14 at 3pm – Save the Date! • The Youth Trivia Fundraiser has been re-dated for Saturday, January 14 at 3pm. More information will be provided soon!
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
Compassion Project • Works with the Samaritan Resource Center and the Healthcare Center for the Homeless and the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. There is a collection site in the church office hallway to donate items such as a razor, a clean pair of jeans, a change of underwear, a battery, a blanket, a backpack, some shampoo, etc. Thank you for being the Heart, Hands and Feet of Jesus in the Heart of Orlando!
Christmas Poinsettias 2022 • Thank you to all those who helped beautify our worship of the Newborn King. May He bring comfort, peace, and life to all.
Paul & Marlene Browne, In thanksgiving to God
Lu Burchfield, In memory of loved ones who are not with us this year
Barbara Conyers, In memory of Family members
Frank & Shar Dluhy, In memory of Ralph & Arlene Murray, Hap & Ted Dluhy
Eduardo, In memory of Josephine Duchesne
Bob & Colleen Eldredge, In memory of our daughter, Lynn Colleen Eldredge
Julie & Mike Fleming, In memory of our daughter
Ken & Peg Green, In memory of our moms
Pete & Jane Greenfield, In celebration of all the wonderful years as members of PoP
Ken & Judy Holzscheiter, In memory of our loved ones
Linda & David House, In memory of loved ones
Linda I’Anson, In celebration of our Lord’s birth.
Otto & Joan Krumpholc, In memory of loved ones
Jerry Lemcke, In memory of Carlene Lemcke
Thomas Ludwig, In memory of Ludwigs Heynes, In celebration of Ludwig Family
Jim & Cherie Nocks, In memory of family and friends
Gerry & Debbie Noss, In memory of Jesus’ Birth
Gwen Taliver, In memory of Viola Baker and Gene Hawkins
Sonia Tellez, In memory of loved ones
Zaida Torres, In memory of Bud & Celeste Youtz, Abuela Vicenta & Hector R. Vazquez
Fruits of Faith
Worship Attendance:
December 24
5:00 Family Contemporary:65 | 5:30 Spanish: 44 | 7:30 Candlelight: 175 | 10:00 Candlelight: 72 | TOTAL: 356
December 25
10:00 Traditional: 78 | 11:00 Spanish: 41 | TOTAL: 119
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
December 11 offerings $15,482
December 18 offerings $17,939
December 25 offerings $10,924
needed each week: $11,202
PRAYERS
Hospice Care: Roger Kuhn, friend of the Fullers
Recovering: Bill Jordan, Merle Kroeplin
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Delores B, Michael B, Donna C, Earl Caldwell, Karin Collins, Danny Conlin, Alice Darling, Elizabeth Dawson, baby Elijah, John Elmore, Jim Essig, Carol Fennell, Judy & Jim Finnie, Dwight Foote, Ginny Fussell, Rev. Dennis Glander, Noah Glasberger & family, Bob Hahn, Michael Halstead, Joe Heinz, David House, Jerry Jordan, Jim Lord, Michael McCarty, Lewis Mendez, Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, Nitza Rohena, Nancy Schloemer, Rex Serio, Cindy Sibley, Shirley Stockett, Meridith Swanson (wrist, back), Gwen Taliver, Sonia Tellez, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Barbara Browne, Rev. Amy Bradley, Sarah vB, Jan Fry, Kent Jespersen, Dorothy R, Rev. Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Marleen Schmidt, Cathy Smith, Jeff S, Joni S, Janet V, Debbie W, Dayton Whites, Brenda Williams
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Eleanor & Gail Eaton, Bob and Colleen E, Linda House, Minnie Hutchinson, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Joan & Otto K, Mary K.M, Joyce Miller, Todd O, Annette Royal, Betty Schnell, Caitlyn Thoms, Juan Torres, Michael, Noel, & Roger V, Harry Wahl, Gloria White
Special: As we begin the New Year, we pray that all see that they have always been included in God’s plan for love and life. • May the Lord bless you richly throughout this new year with His peace and His power • We continue to pray for recovery efforts for Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole. • We pray that the Lord would watch over all followers of Jesus everywhere, protecting and defending those who are persecuted for their faith. • We ask the Lord to be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • We pray for those who serve our nation in the armed services. We also ask the Lord to watch over and keep our first responders safe.