TODAY: “What Matters Most” • Matthew 13:44-52; Deuteronomy 7:6-9; Romans 8:28-39 • What is most important to you? Who or what do you value most in life? Jesus’ parables invite us to keep our eyes on what matters most: the kingdom of God that He ushers in. Jesus keeps pointing us to the treasure that is the kingdom of heaven, worth more than anything this world can offer, and its invitation is meant for all. As Jesus’ followers, we joyfully cast the net wide, inviting others to share in the priceless gift of life under His gracious reign. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, more and more people discover the joy of following Him.
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Sunday Nursery • 9:00am – While our 9:00am nursery is not staffed, 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 Book of Daniel. Classes are in the Music Room during our 10:00 am Education Hour.
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 • 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 will not be meeting during the month of July.
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/
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.
Altar Flowers • If you wish to sponsor Sunday Altar Flowers at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 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
Today’s altar flowers are given by Susan Fortini in celebration of her mom’s birthday, Barbara Hahn! (7/23)
LWML Collecting Eyeglasses Until September 13 for Future Mission Trip There are containers located in the narthex and family life center for you to drop off your old glasses.
Not signed up for PoP Kids or Sunday School? • We would love to have your child at Sunday School each Sunday and at our monthly family events. While registration is not required to participate in either program, it does help us stay in communication with you and keep the kids safe. We use the same registration form for both Sunday School and PoP Kids. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
Youth Night – Sunday, July 26 at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center • Middle School and High School students will gather for games, activities, snacks and devotions.
PoP Kids Pool Party –Saturday, August 1 at 2:30pm • The POP Kids pool party was rescheduled for Saturday, August 1 at 2:30pm at Dover Shores Pool. All family and friends are invited!
NEW! Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday, August 9th – All Worship Services • All school students, teachers and staff will be prayed over in each church service during the Children’s Message. Kids are encouraged to bring backpacks and will receive a special backpack tag as they begin a new school year.
Back to School/ Middle School Move Up Day – Sunday, August 2nd at 6:00pm in the FLC • This is a special Youth Night as we welcome the rising 6th grade students into PoP Youth. Like a typical Youth Night, it will run from 6:00-7:30 in the Family Life Center. However, this event will focus more on new friends, new adventures and getting to know one another as we embark on the school year together. This is also a great chance for students who are currently attending PoP Youth events to invite a friend to join them.
⚓ Set Sail with Your Church Family! 🚢• We’re exploring the possibility of a congregational cruise — and we’d love for you to come along! Imagine gathering together on the open water for uplifting Bible study, delicious food, meaningful fellowship, and dedicated time to praise God and give thanks for His many mercies. This is still in the early planning stages, and we want to know if YOU’RE interested! Stay tuned for more details, and feel free to reach out with questions or excitement. Let’s see where God leads us! Please use the following link to share your thoughts and interest: https://bit.ly/POPCruise2027
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 | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/volunteerinterest
Nursery Volunteers Needed • We’re always looking for caring volunteers to serve during Sunday worship in our Nursery Ministry at Prince of Peace. If you’re interested in volunteering, follow the link below. Before your first Sunday, kindly schedule a brief meeting with DCE Eric Gerken to review procedures and get familiar with the nursery. Thank you for serving our Prince of Peace / Príncipe de Paz family! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-51748455-popnursery#/
FLGA District Youth Gathering – Save the Dates: November 6-8 • While many of our students have attended the Middle School Youth Gathering over the years, the District has added a High School Gathering for the first time in over a decade. More detailed information will be provided soon. Expect registration to open sometime in August or September with fundraising also happening then to help offset the cost for these powerful events.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, July 19
9:00am Traditional: 95 | 11:00am Contemporary: 64 | 11:00am Español: 52 | TOTAL: 211
June 28 offerings $ 8,220
July 5 offerings $ 10,115
July 12 offerings $ 6,509
July 19 offerings $ 22,257
Needed each week: $13,653
Please Consider a Special Gift for the Office A/C: The air conditioner that cools ½ of the church office is not keeping up and will soon need to be replaced. We are still reviewing bids from HVAC Contractors. The cost for this 7 Ton unit could be around $20,000, based on initial quotes. If God moves you to give over and above your regular offerings, please designate it for “Building Fund.” Thank you.
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.
Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or another asset to Prince of Peace. 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.
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 Lord to comfort Rick & Chris Ackerman at the death of Chris’ sister, Wendy Piper, last month. | We continue to pray for Christ’s comfort to give peace to Lori Lowicki’s family as they grieve her death. (Lori was Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law) l
Receiving Care through Hospice: Otto Krumpholc, Betsy Gentry (sister of Jeff Powell), Betty Schnell, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Ted Wessel
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Sabina Lakhan, Pete Spudich, Dale Fennel, Jim Ingersoll (now home), Fran Primics, Tina Hamilton, Judy Holzscheiter, Gerry Noss, Marcie Weisel, Bill Weaver, Ellen Ponsford, Joanne Adkins, Nancy Schloemer, Chris Bayne, Kay Minick, Nitza Rohena, Stephanie Carbonell, Daryl Flynn, Susanne Johnson, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Karen Melick, Paul Mohabir (brother of Sanita Bhairo), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), Jeff Powell, James Stanley, Gene Terranova
Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Zaida Vargas, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Tracy Shively, Erica Aviles (DIL of Julio Aviles), Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, 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, Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz, has finished his treatments)
Healing and Strength: Jan Vokovich, Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Ron Bledsoe, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Louanne Fussell, Michael Halstead, Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Serenity Nichols, Caeser Vazquez, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Raya Pokigo, Raven, Miriam Rivera, Sheila Roberts, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Continued Care: Pat C., Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Mary K.M, Micki LoBue, Connie Lerchen, Mario Muniz, Todd O; Michael, Noel, & Roger Vokovich; Jerry Warnock, Karen Waahl
Family & Friends: Teresa Fernandez (SIL of Daryl Flynn and Sheila Roberts), Jaxon (3 y-o with leukemia, friend of the Melicks), Alfredo (relative of Gloria Imhoff), baby Marco, Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Rachael Browne (DIL of Donna Browne), Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Joanne Gabay, Rick Perre Haley, Christina, Stephanie, Joanne, Ruth Johnson (sister 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, David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby), Jennifer Stewart (Sonia Tellez niece)
Special: Lord Jesus, help us treasure Your kingdom above all else. Fill us with joy to share Your Gospel, trusting Your Spirit to draw many into the priceless gift of life with You. • We pray for those affected by natural disasters (fires, floods, earthquakes), as well as those who experience war or violence. Lord have mercy. Christ have mercy. Lord have mercy. • Help us to be Your heart, hands, and feet in a world that desperately need Your peace and love. • Be with President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Lord, 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
Prayers for the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: Jesus, You are the Lord of the Church. We thank You for the national convention of our church body this past week: Your peace was present, Your Spirit’s power was evident, and we remain committed to the mission You have given us. We are grateful to be part of a church family that lives by grace alone, through faith alone, as revealed in Scripture alone. Strengthen us to carry forward what was renewed there, for the sake of Your kingdom.
Foundations Class Scheduled Dates: (class does not meet 7/22, 8/12)
Go Deeper—Learn More about God: Foundations Class • This is a Wednesday evening class over Zoom (on select Wednesdays) for those who want to explore the foundations of the Christian faith from a Lutheran perspective. Space is limited. Please email Pastor Ken to express interest or come to a zoom meeting. https://bit.ly/pop-foundations-class
Wednesday, July 29, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 5, 7:30-8:30pm
Wednesday, August 19, 7:30-8:30pm
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
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Prayers – please send to prayers@poporlando.com