Week of January 26, 2025

Today: “He Knows Just What You Need: The Power of the Spirit” Readings: Luke 4:16-30; Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Jesus lived in—even relied upon—the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus’ Spirit-fueled message changed people. He healed and delivered people. His word and actions set them free. In what ways has Jesus’ message and the power of the Spirit changed you? We have the same Spirit to empower and work in us. How will He use us to proclaim His good news?

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025_01_26-Trad-Epiphany-3.pdf

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 book of 1 Corinthians. 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/.

This is National Lutheran Schools Week – January 26 – February 1: Hebrews 12:1-3 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.

Volunteers Needed to Assist During NLSW! On Monday afternoon, we will have carnival games set up in the Family Life Center for the classes to enjoy. While we are having some parents assist with this, we would love to have some congregational volunteers too! Please contact DCE Eric Gerken at the church office for more information about this opportunity to serve our preschool families. | eric.gerken@poporlando.com | 402-620-5877

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
Today’s altar flowers are sponsored by Sharon Dluhy in celebration of Frank Dluhy’s birthday; They’re also given by the Koenig family in celebration of Craig Koenigs heavenly birthday.

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.

Lunch & Zilch – Thursday, January 30 at 11:30am Let’s bring in the new year with some fun by enjoying a morning of Lunch & Zilch! Bring along some friends to have some fun, win, and enjoy lunch. You can RSVP to Jim Essig no later than Monday, January 27. Remember there is a $10 fee to cover lunch and the prize. (this is not a fundraiser) jim.essig@poporlando.com | (407)446-7147

National Youth Gathering Update: Youth Hosting Refreshments on Sunday, February 2nd In Between Services!Join us between Sunday morning services on February 2, as our Youth Gathering participants and their families host refreshments, featuring 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. A free will offering will be taken to support our kids.

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

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.

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 • 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 19
9:00am Traditional: 116 | 11:00am Contemporary: 83 | 11:00am Espanol: 72 | TOTAL: 271
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
January 5, offerings $21,106
January 12, offerings $11,501
January 19 offerings $9,008

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

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, 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, Henry Leon, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Lewis Mendez, 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, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli

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: 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, Ralph Holt, Helen Laurie (sister of Stephanie Carbonell, hospitalized), 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), Haley, David Rodgers

New Life: Thanksgiving for little Ivy, born to Michael Halstead and Becka | Thanksgiving for the wedding of Joel & Abby Green yesterday; we pray the Lord would watch over them throughout their marriage.

Special: Lord Jesus, You were led by the Holy Spirit as You taught, healed, and delivered people. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so we would gladly follow You and receive Your work in our lives. Empower us to serve You as we share the good news of Your love. • Be with all who have been affected by 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

Preschool Prayers: As we begin National Lutheran Schools Week, we give thanks to the Lord for this vital ministry to share Jesus love with young people and their families. We thank God that we can help prepare those we serve for life and eternity filled with the blessings and joy of Jesus. We ask the Lord to fill every class so we would have the joy of serving more and more with His love. • Class of the Month: This month we pray for our friends in the Giraffes class (3 y/o) – Ms. Jordan, Ms. Mallory, John, Rogan, Alessia, Evrick, Emmet and Amir. We ask the Lord to keep these little ones in His constant care and to pour out His blessings upon their families.

Upcoming Monthly Events
Sunday, January 26-February 1 – National Lutheran Schools Week: Hebrews 12:1-3 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.

We want YOU to be involved too! We are asking you, the congregation, to pray daily for our preschool, staff, director, and students:

  • that God would help our preschool staff and students be like Jesus.
  •  that all our staff would model Jesus in our relationships with Preschool families
  • that our kids will understand that through baptism, they are on God’s Team and that those families with unbaptized members would seek out baptism.
  • that our children would take the Gospel home with them and share with their families and friends
  • that our children and staff will live a lifetime of serving God by serving others

We appreciate your prayers and words of encouragement this week and always for our Preschool!

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Staff Contacts:
Rev. Ken Green, Senior Pastor ken.green@poporlando.com
Rev. Adolfo Borges, Assoc. Pastor adolfo.borges@poporlando.com
David Ludwig Jr, Director of Worship & Music davidludwig@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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