Week of July 14, 2024

Today: “Courage to Grow: Trust the Process” • Readings: Joshua 1:1-9; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 7:7-12

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_07_14-Trad-Pentecost-8.pdf

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: Heart of God • 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
*NEW! 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 is taking a break for this summer through the end of July.

PoP Youth Christian Night at Astro Skate – This Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30pm You are invited to join the fun as PoP Youth will be participating in Christian Night at Astro Skate on Tuesday, July 16. Meet at Astro Skate at 6:20pm so you can all go in together. Each person will pay individually. Cost is $7 per person for skate rental AND skating; concessions are extra. We will be joining other churches and their youth programs as we skate to Christian music and have fun with friends. Note: We will NOT have a Sunday Evening Meeting tonight. This is the Youth Event for the week.

Save the Date! PoP Kids Club Family Game Night – Friday, July 26 at 5:30pm in the FLC There will be an assortment of board game stations set up and some active, fun group games to follow. Pizza will be provided for dinner! All kids Aged 4-Grade 5 are welcome and encouraged to participate. This is a family event, so we are looking for parents, grandparents or responsible adults to stay and supervise kids and to join in the fun as much as they are able. Wear your PoP Kids T-shirt!

Christmas in July Craft Fair – Saturday, July 27 at 9am-2pm Lutheran Haven Fellowship Hall A very exciting one day shopping event of handcrafted, homemade Christmas gifts and one of a kind treasures made by local talent. Sponsored by Lutheran Haven Foundation Residents Advisory Committee. All Proceeds to benefit our Benevolent and Resident Life Enhancement opportunities at Lutheran Haven. (1522 Haven Drive Oviedo 32765)

Community Outreach Annual Back-to-School & Health Fair Event on Saturday, August 3 at 9am Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz will again host its annual Back-to-School event that serves upwards of 800 people from our community. We will provide free backpacks with school supplies for elementary, middle and high school students. There will also be FREE physical exams; eye exams, health test, immunizations & more.

  • Volunteers Needed for This Event! All hands-on deck! Volunteer before, during and/or after the event. To make the event a success, we need YOUR help. Volunteers are needed and appreciated to prepare backpacks, set up and clean up for the event, and help during the event. Sign up to volunteer online or for more info by viewing the link: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/backtoschoolevent21
  • Financial Contributions If you would like to contribute towards this event, you can donate online, mail to the church, or drop it off at the church office. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/give/online

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 her dad, Ray Schloemer, Happy Heavenly Birthday (07/15)

NEW! Confirmation Ministry Survey Do you have a child, grandchild or friend of the family who is in 6th-12th Grade and would be interested in Confirmation Ministry this Fall? We are currently surveying families who are interested in Confirmation about their preferences for format and class frequency. If you have a student who is interested in Confirmation, please fill out our online survey to aid us in decisions about what Confirmation Ministry will look like at Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz this year. If you have questions about Confirmation, please contact DCE Eric Gerken at the church office. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/3d1f41

Baby Swing and Baby Walker to donate or borrow Do you have or know of anyone looking to donate or borrow a baby swing and baby walker? Deaconess Ligia and Pastor Borges’s grandson will be visiting this month, and they are preparing to provide him with things he may need. If you know of anyone or have a baby walker and baby swing to donate or borrow, please contact Ligia. | ligia.morales@poporlando.com

Volunteers Needed for Coffee Hour on Sundays We are looking for more volunteers who will be willing to help serve coffee and treats during coffee hour on Sundays at 10am. Beginning July 21st, Kathy will not be available to do coffee hour until September 8. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Kathy McCartin via email or text. kathymccartin@gmail.com – Cell: (402)720-1074

Let’s Help Those in Need! Medicine Donations Needed Deaconess Ligia is requesting donations for medicine/medical supplies that will be sent to organizations serving those in need in Central and South America. All donations were greatly appreciated and could be dropped off at the church office. The types of medicines needed were high blood pressure medicine, diabetic medicine, respiratory medicine, and adult diapers, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Ligia via email. | ligia.borges@poporlando.com

Summer Office Hours The church office will close at noon on Fridays during June and July. If you need campus access on Friday afternoon, please call ahead to make special arrangements.

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.

Youth Upcoming Events
Sunday, July 21st – No Youth Events Eric will be out of town at an orientation for Next Summer’s National Youth Gathering.
Friday, July 26 – Youth Volunteer at PoP Kids Event • We will have kids and families in for pizza and games. Eric will be looking for volunteers to help play with the kids. The event will be from 5:30-7:30 but I will be looking for volunteers to come in at 5pm.
Sunday, July 28 – Youth Night:  6:00-7:30 Middle School and High School students are invited to join the fun as we play a variety of group games and share a devotion.
Saturday, August 3rd – Volunteer at the PoP Back to School Community Event  details for Youth Volunteer roles available soon.

PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Bob Eldredge and his family at the death of his son, Scott Eldredge, this past week. Scott will be buried at the family plot in Key West.
Hospitalized: Tausha Miller | Rehab or Recovering: Mary Ann Ault, Barbara Conyers, Sheila Dean, Gail Eaton, Joe Heinz, Susanne Johnson, Connie Lerchen, Kay Minick, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Nancy Plotnikoff, Norma Poutre, Jeff Powell, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, 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 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, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Christopher Miller, Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Olga (Nancy Plotnikoff’s sister), Carlyn and Sarah (both fighting cancer)
Receiving Treatments: Ellen Boogher, Sarah vonBraun, Joshula Flowers, Cameron LaPointe, Elvie Lord, Pastor Brian Roberts, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Tina T, Janet V, Debbie W, Dayton Whites, 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: Heavenly Father, You fill us with peace and hope in Christ, and You cause us to grow through the challenges of this life. Strengthen us as You build our character and teach to trust You. • Watch over and keep safe all those who travel in the days and weeks ahead. • Be with President Biden, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • 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

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, July 7
9:00am Traditional: 99 | 11:00am Contemporary: 46 | 11:00am Espanol: 71 | TOTAL: 216
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
June 23 offerings         $12,182
June 30 offerings         $11,749
July 7 offerings             $17,284
needed each week: $12,403

Stewardship Committee Updates • Do you like giving to a specific need? Working with the administrative staff, we have identified specific needs you may give to. Just note the need and “building fund” in the memo section of your check or in the dropdown if giving online.

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

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