TODAY’S Scripture Readings: Isaiah 65: 1-9; Galatians 3:23-4:7; Mark 10: 17-25
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Nursery Available During 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 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, 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 will be taking some time off for the months of June and July. • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. 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/
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.
Save the Date: Annual Back-to-School Event on Saturday, July 26 at 11am • 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 about how you can volunteer. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/give/online
Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering (online) – 6:30pm via Zoom • All are welcome to join our Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering on Zoom. Experience God’s presence and community. https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop
Don’t forget to RSVP by Monday, June 23! Lunch & Zilch is on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:30am in the FLC • Another Lunch & Zilch will be held on Wednesday, June 25 at 11:30am. Please RSVP to Jim Essig via phone or email by Monday, June 23. Remember there is a donation of $10 to cover the lunch and prizes for the zilch winners. Jim Essig: 407-446-7147 | jim.essig@poporlando.com
Church/Preschool Offices Closed Friday, July 4 – Independence Day • The church and preschool offices will be closed for Independence Day a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
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 were given by Dave and Linda House.
Help a Foster Family • Anne Dobbins, our Preschool Director, has agreed to foster two from our preschool. (DCF found no other options to keep these sisters, an infant and 3-year-old, together.) By donating Walmart gift cards or giving to the Pastors’ Discretionary Fund (memo: FOSTER) you can help support these efforts. Gift cards can be dropped off at the church office. Your generosity is always appreciated and goes a long way in supporting those who need it most.
CANCELED: Summer for Kids Food Program • Our Summer for Kids Program has been discontinued due to insufficient demand for meals at our site, as nearby, well-established locations are serving the community. Second Harvest has advised us to wind down our operations. We sincerely thank everyone who volunteered during the first week of the program!
PoP Youth T-shirts Available for Online Purchase! • If you haven’t purchased a shirt yet and would still like to do so, you can make a purchase online following the link provided below. Help Support our youth ministry! Shirts are available for everyone in the congregation. Orders can be placed online, through the church office, or by emailing eric.gerken@poporlando.com. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/88b76c
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
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, June 15
Day of Pentecost Combined Worship 10:30am: 146
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
June 1 offerings $9,671
June 8 offerings $10,961
June 15 offerings $14,109
Needed each week: $11,032
PRAYERS
We pray for Kathy McCartin and Debbie Noss as they represent us at the 2025 Lutheran Women in Mission Convention in Omaha, NE, under the theme, Growing in God’s Grace (2 Peter 3:18). Grant them safe travels, bless all those who gather and guide the decisions they make.
Prayers of Comfort: We continue to prayer for Juliane Wiegand and her children, Sarah, Lauren, and Matthew, as they grieve the unexpected death of husband and father, Jon Wiegand. Sympathy cards can be sent to 2195 Panorama Pkwy, Saint George, UT 84790
Under Hospice Care: Jack Jageler (father of Susan Summers); Rod Noss (brother of Gerry Noss)
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Pat Bak, Linda Dicks, Virderie Eldredge, Daryl Flynn, Tina Hamilton, Joe Heinz, Ron Howard (Gwen Taliver’s son-in-law), Robert Hupsel, Susanne Johnson, Merle Kroeplin, Otto Krumpholc, Connie Lerchen, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss, Jeff Powell, Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Sheila Roberts, Betty Schnell, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett, Karen Wahl, Pat Williams
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Raven, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, 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, Rev. Tom Zehnder
Receiving Treatments: Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, Michelle Hollingsworth, Steve Hudson, Becky Rouse Jones, Cameron LaPointe, Larry Jones, Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Zaida Vargas, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Carol Wieber, Brenda Williams
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki & Sal LoBue, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Ray Pirino; Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Lisa and Geri (family members of Lynn McCuiston), Rob and Lori Angus, Susie Bourg, Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Christina, Stephanie, Mark Sauter, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Rick Perre Haley, Cindy Rock, David Rodgers, Karla Schlomer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy
Special: Jesus, help us to trust You in all things. Help us to live in faith putting Your Word into practice. • We pray for President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • 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
⌚️ Set Your Alarms for 5:12pm 📲 Revelation 5:12 says, “Worthy is the Lamb….” We invite all Prince of Peace people to pray each day at 5:12pm. Please pray for our shared ministry, giving praise to God and the Lamb.
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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., Worship & Music david.ludwig@poporlando.com
Deaconess Ligia Borges, Outreach ligia.morales@poporlando.co
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@poporland.com