Today: “Jesus’ Calling” • Matthew 4:12–25; Isaiah 9:1–4; 1 Corinthians 1:10–18 • As Jesus begins His public ministry, His message is clear and urgent: “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.” This good news is not only spoken—it is embodied. When Jesus calls Peter and Andrew, James and John, they immediately leave their nets and follow Him into a new way of life. And everywhere Jesus goes, the nearness of God’s kingdom takes on flesh as He teaches, heals, restores, and makes whole what sin has fractured. The call of Jesus still comes to us today—not only to believe the good news, but to follow Him into the work God is already doing. How might Jesus be calling you? And what might it look like to follow Him where you are?
This Sunday’s Traditional bulletin can be found at this link: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026_01_25-Epiphany-3.pdf
Sunday Nursery • 9:00am – While our 9:00am nursery is not staffed, but 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 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, gamesand 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 • The youth bible class meets in the Board Room (church office) for 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 onto your phone!
The Mid-week Bible Class for Adults • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Led by Pastor Ken, we look ahead to the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. Start the new year with us this Wednesday!
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/
Sundays! Young Adult Group (ages 20 to 30) • The Young Adult Bible Study meets Sundays 12:30pm till 2pm. Led by Jordan Zarecki and Abby Green, they spend time connecting and reading Bible-based discussions over lunch.
Altar Flowers • Sponsor Sunday Altar Flowers 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
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This is National Lutheran Schools Week – January 25 – January 31: Psalms 98:4 • NLSW provides more than 1,800 preschools, elementary schools, and high schools with the public opportunity to proclaim and celebrate God’s work among us. We thank God for the opportunity to provide excellent academic preparation for the children we serve. We are most grateful for the opportunity to share Jesus’ amazing love with children and their families. National Lutheran Schools Week gives us an opportunity to proclaim these great blessings within the communities we serve.
Come Celebrate our Preschool Ministry Next Sunday, February 1 • A short video will be shown, and Ms. Anne will be presenting a Ministry Minute at each service. The preschool students will be singing at the 11 AM service, and we will have a preschool Open House immediately following. During the Open House, you will have the opportunity to see the classrooms—complete with beautiful new flooring and fresh paint! please consider purchasing some lemonade from our lemonade stand to take with you on your stroll in our classrooms. In each classroom you visit, you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for some great prizes! The more classrooms you visit, the more opportunities you have to win! All funds raised from the lemonade stand and raffles will be used to purchase much needed playground equipment. We hope to see you there. Thank you for your support of our church’s preschool ministry!
PoP Preschool • Do you know someone looking for an amazing preschool for their child? We have openings in select classes at Prince of Peace. Invite them to contact Prince of Peace (407) 275-6703 to find out more!
Souper Bowl of Caring – Donate Now! • The annual Souper Bowl of Caring unites us and communities across the nation by helping those in need. The Prince of Peace Food Pantry provides food to around 450 families every month (representing 17,000 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
Joining Jesus on His Mission-Workshop • Saturday, February 7, 8:30-Noon. Joining Jesus on His Mission is a simple, powerful approach that will move you from merely thinking about sharing God’s love to becoming an everyday missionary by being yourself, being a friend, and being prayerfully intentional. Those who come to this workshop will feel both relief and hope and be equipped with insights into how to recognize where Jesus is already at work in their everyday world…and simply join Him. Speaker: Author Greg Finke Register at the following link or signing up at church. https://bit.ly/joining-jesus
Vacation Bible Camp Is June 8-12 • RAINFOREST FALLS: Kids age 4- Grade 5 are invited to join us for this Amazon adventure as we explore the Nature of God! What is God like? Who is God? Can we trust him? These and other questions will be answered as kids enjoy crafts, games, music, science projects, skits, snacks and more during our annual Vacation Bible Camp. It is a FREE event, and we meet daily from 9:00am-Noon during Camp week.
ESOL Registration is now open! The 1st level class begins January 20 • If you know of anyone who is a Spanish speaker interested in learning English, direct them to our website which provides detailed information. (There is a fee of $250) | https://poporlando.com/esol/
Thrivent Choice Dollars • 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.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, January 18
9:00 am Traditional: 110 | 11:00am Contemporary: 69 | 11:00am español: 81 | TOTAL: 264
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
January 4 offerings: $ 8,985
January 11 offerings $29,429 (includes contribution from an individual’s IRA; see below to learn more)
January 18 offerings $9,379
Needed each week: $13,653
For 2026, 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.
Is the Stock Market Up? —Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or another asset. 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.
2026 Offerings Envelopes are Available for Pick up • The company that prints our offering envelopes had production issues that delayed the delivery of envelopes at the end of last year. This week we received what may be a partial shipment, and these envelopes are ready for pick up from the Narthex or Family Life Center. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for the family and friends of Jean LaPointe, who died on Tuesday, January 13. A memorial service will be held at Prince of Peace on Saturday, January 31, at 3:00pm. • We continue to pray for God to surround Peg Henderson and her family with His comfort at the death of her husband, Ron, who entered his eternal peace January 6.
We continue pray that Jesus would comfort these several families—and all those who grieve—with His resurrection promises:
Ellen Boogher and her family at the death of Ellen’s husband, Chuck Boogher (services Jan. 31 at 11am)
Lord Jesus, you are the one who has victory over death, and you have given us a life that will never end. Comfort those who grieve and remind all Your people that You are the resurrection and the life, and You will raise us up on the last day.
Receiving Care through Hospice: Jim Flynn, Merle Kroeplin, Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law), Bob Lemcke
Hospitalized: Joe Heinz, Pete Spudich • Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Maggie Steinke, Julio Aviles (hip replacement), Stephanie Carbonell, Paul Divan, Jim Ingersoll, Susanne Johnson, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), Jeff Powell, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett, Gene Terrenova, Zaida Vargas, Carla Warnock
Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Erica Aviles (DIL of Julio Aviles), Sarah Von Braun, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, 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: Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz), Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, , Ron Bledsoe, Deaconess Ligia Borges, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Bob & Virderie Eldredge, Judy & Jim Finnie, Daryl Flynn, Louanne Fussell, Michael Halstead, Ron Howard (Gwen Taliver’s son-in-law), Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Karen Melick, Maddie, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Raya Pokigo, Raven, Miriam Rivera, Sheila Roberts, Pam Robertson, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Continued Care: Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki LoBue, Connie Lerchen, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Everette B., Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Howard Dion (uncle of Judy Finnie), Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Joanne (Jeanette Gabay’s sister), Rick Perre Haley, Christina, Stephanie, Joanne, Ruth Johnson and Nancy Schloemer (sisters 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, Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Karen Wahl, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby)
Special: Lord Jesus, open our ears to Your call, free our hands from what holds us back, and lead us to follow You in trust. • We pray for all those who are suffering, in need, or anxious during these uncertain times. • We pray for our nation, that the Lord would heal our divisions. As we remember the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we pray that we would be drawn into the non-violence Jesus taught. We pray for our world, torn apart by wars, violence, and hatred: Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord Have mercy. • 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, Isaak Allan
Preschool Prayers – We give thanks for our Preschool, the children and families that we serve, and our wonderful staff. We pray that the Lord will draw more families to enroll their children in our Preschool so we would be able to share His love with more and more people and see lives transformed. Our Class of the Month for January and February is Ms. Debby’s VPK – Bears! Please keep Ms. Debby and her class in your prayers.