Sermon Theme: “Put” • Readings: Ezekiel 17:22-24; 2Corinthians 5:1-17; Mark 4:26-34
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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 • This year, our Sunday School will be digging into the “Heart of God.” Our volunteers will help children understand God’s attributes through Bible stories, crafts, games and more. Each week the children will learn about who God is and how we can follow Him. 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 month of June to mid-July.
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.
VBC Appreciation • Thank you to all who helped with SCUBA VBC, to those who made donations and ALL Volunteers. Because of YOU we were able to make this happen!
Father’s Day Luncheon – Today at 12:30pm in the FLC • All families of Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz are invited to the special Father’s Day Luncheon today at 12:30pm in the FLC, prepared by the Hispanic Congregation. We will have delicious food, special music, and great fellowship.
Church Office Closed – Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth) • The church office will be closed on Wednesday, June 19 in observation of Juneteenth, a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.
9Save the Date: Annual Back-to-School 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. 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. More information will be available in the coming weeks for how you can volunteer. 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.
RaiseRight: Support our Youth Ministry with your Gifts! • Simply go to RaiseRight.com and select the cards you want, and our Youth will receive a percentage back of each card purchased. Use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
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.
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
Upcoming Monthly Events
Sunday, June 16 at 12:30pm in the FLC – Father’s Day Luncheon
Wednesday, June 19 (Juneteenth) – Church Office is closed
Saturday, June 22 at 8:30am – Food Pantry Distribution
Thursday, July 4 – Independence Day – Church/Preschool Offices Closed
Saturday, July 27 at 8:30am – Food Pantry Distribution
Thursday, August 1 at 4pm in the FLC – Back-to-School Supply setup
Friday, August 2 at 6pm in the FLC – Back-to-School Supply setup
Saturday, August 3 at 9am – Annual Back-to-school event
(Volunteers regarding this event will be provided soon)
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We give thanks for the faith and life of Duane Munson, who died June 10 and a memorial service was held at Prince of Peace Saturday, June 15, 11:00am. We especially pray that the Lord would comfort his wife, Shirley, and children, Lisa, Richard, and Kevin | Rev. Dr. Milan Weerts (died May 27; service Wed., June 19, 2pm, at Woodlands, Montverde) | Dave Weidner (died May 26; service July 13, 11am, at St. Luke’s, Oveido)
Hospitalized: Gail Eaton, Pete Spudich | Recovering: Mary Ann Ault (released to rehab), Barbara Conyers, Sheila Dean (released to rehab), Joe Heinz, Susanne Johnson, Kay Minick, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Nancy Plotnikoff, Norma Poutre, Jeff Powell, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Jerry Warnock (upcoming heart surgery), 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, Christopher Miller, Mario Muniz, Skylar Newport, Rick Perre, Miriam Rivera, David Rodgers, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Shirley Stockett, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Family & Friends: Evelyn Brucks (Marlene Brown’s mother), Stephanie, Matthew, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, 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, Vincent Ward, 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: Lord Jesus, grant us faith to follow You; hearts that trust in You; rejoicing wherever You have put us; celebrating the growth and life You have given us as You have made us a new creation. Help us to share Your boundless love and life with everyone. • Jesus, You are a friend like no other. Thank you for the blessings of VBC, and bless the launch of PoP Kids. • 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, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey W
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, June 9
9:00am Traditional: 114 | 11:00am Contemporary: 45 | 11:00am Espanol: 87 | TOTAL: 246
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
May 26 Offerings $ 8,406
June 2 offerings $12,323
June 9 offerings $16,289
needed each week: $12,403
Year-to-Date Giving as of May 31, 2024
Budgeted: $260,479 | Actual Received: $247,090 | Deficit Year-to-Date: $13,389
Stewardship Committee Updates • During the summer months, we remind you that the ministry does not take a break, even if you should be out of town. Please help us avoid the “summer slump” by using your bank’s bill pay, our online giving portal, or mailing a check to Prince of Peace. Thank you!
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