Today: “Salvation Belongs to the Lamb” • Readings: Revelation 7:9-17; Jeremiah 26:8-15; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 • How would you describe to someone who wanted to know Jesus what salvation is? Today’s word from Revelation 7 tells us that “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.” That phrase could also be read to say “deliverance is His.” In what ways do you need His deliverance today? In what ways has Jesus made that real in your life?
Need a copy of the “Worthy Is the Lamb” devotional? Or would you like one to share? https://bit.ly/worthy-is-the-lamb
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_16-Trad-Lent-2.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 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 • 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/
Lenten devotions from leaders in the Florida-Georgia District (LCMS) https://flgadistrict.org/lentendevotions/
Midweek Lenten Services March 12 at 11am *Midweek Lenten Worship dates: March 19, March 26, April 2, April 9 • Each Wednesday at 11:00 am we will gather for worship and prayer in the Sanctuary. As worship Jesus, the Lamb of God that was slain we focus our attention on our need for repentance and to turn toward the redemptive mercy and forgiveness that is ours through Jesus.
NEW PRAYER GATHERING – Wednesday evenings, 6:30pm via Zoom • All are welcome to join our Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering via the Zoom platform. Join us to pray for others and to request prayer for yourself. Experience God’s presence and see Him at work as He answers prayer. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82727095644
Easter Lilies: It’s not too early to order Easter lilies to beautify our worship spaces on Easter Day. Please fill out the online form with payment or contact the church office. The suggested donation if $25 per plant | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/lilies
PoP Kids – Christian Night at Astro Roller Skating – This Tuesday, March 18 at 6:30pm • This is a chance for the whole family to come out and have fun together – and it isn’t a school night! The fun will start at 6:30 pm. Admission is $7 per person – Parents who are not skating can enter for free. Included with that admission is face painting, neon hair spray and a bounce house. You don’t want to miss out! (866 S. Goldenrod.)
“Baby Bottle” Campaign for Redeeming Life Outreach Ministry Due March 23 • You still have time to pick up a baby bottle and fill it with checks, cash, or spare change to support Redeeming Life, a ministry serves pregnant women in crisis, resulting in healthy babies and transformed lives. The support of congregations like PoP/PdeP is vital! https://www.rlom.org/
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
First Communion Workshop for Children 3rd Grade & Older – Saturday, March 29 – Advanced Registration required • Instruction in both English and Spanish will take place for children wishing to take 1st Communion. We will gather in the Family Life Center at 9:30 am and meet until noon. Children who attend English services will take their First Communion the next day- Sunday, March 30th while students who attend our Spanish service will receive their First Communion on Sunday, April 6th. Please reach out to DCE Eric Gerken or Pastor Adolfo Borges with any questions. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/f58dbc
Health Fair Event at PoP – Saturday, April 5 at 9am-1pm • Join us at our health fair to discover valuable information about your health status. Help spread the word! There will be free health screenings such as: blood pressure check, blood sugar, HbA1C, cholesterol, BMI, Free health education, referrals and more.
Save the Date: Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13 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.
Thrivent Choice Dollars—deadline March 31 • 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. The deadline to direct Thrivent Choice dollars is March 31.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, March 9
9:00am Traditional: 101 | 11:00am Contemporary: 93 | 11:00am Espanol: 63 | TOTAL: 255
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
February 23 offerings $10,284
March 2 offerings $14,730
March 9 offerings $11,552
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Rachel and Matt Powell at the death of Rachel’s father, Kurt Rohn. We ask the Lord to surround the Rohn and Powell families with His comfort in peace through Jesus.
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Chuck Boogher, Donna Browne, Shar Dluhy, Daryl Flynn, Gail Eaton, Joe Heinz, Robert Hupsel, Susanne Johnson, Virderie Kaminska, Merle Kroeplin, 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, 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, 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
Receiving Treatments: Ellen Boogher, Sarah vonBraun, Debbie Holley (Pam Fuller’s sister), Michelle Hollingsworth, Cameron LaPointe, Larry Jones, Lisa Repalo, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Barbara Smith (mother of Brooke McKinnon), Tina T, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Carol Wieber, Brenda Williams
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, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Ray Pirino, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V, Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Rob and Lori Angus, Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks (Marlene Browne’s mother), Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Christina, Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Leonard G, Jeff Irwin, Ruth Johnson (sister of Kathy McCartin), Meghan Miller, AshLee Anne Tellez (Sonia Tellez niece), Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Rick Perre Haley, David Rodgers
Special: Jesus, Lamb of God, salvation is Yours and our deliverance is from you. We thank You for the salvation You have taken hold of for us and for all peoples. We long for the day when we will see You with all those gathered around Your throne. Until that time, let everyone who sees us meet in us Your loving gaze and be drawn to you. • We pray for President Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • 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, Sam Beasley, Zachary Carbonell, Billy Embach, Kyle Holysz, Matthew Rojas, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Antonio Watt, Anthony Witcher
🎉 Exciting News! Registration for True North Vacation Bible Camp is NOW OPEN! 🌟
📅Mark Your Calendars! • Our fantastic program will run daily on June 9-13 from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Your kids will be accompanied by our enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers, who are committed to keeping them safe while they learn, laugh, and grow in a vibrant, supportive environment.
🚀Who Can Join? • Kids ages 4 through Grade 5 are invited to dive into a wild and wonderful experience where they’ll learn to navigate life’s challenges by following Jesus—our ultimate “True North”!
🎶What to Expect • Your kiddos will enjoy an action-packed schedule filled with: Awesome Music, Creative Crafts, Fun Games, Hilarious Skits, Cool Science Experiments, and Engaging Bible Lessons.
👕BONUS: Every camper will receive a **FREE Pop Kids Club t-shirt** to commemorate their amazing week!
👉Sign up TODAY! • You can go to our website for registration, or the link provided below: https://vbspro.events/p_early/e5d2b5
See DCE Eric Gerken for any questions, or more information. Volunteer information will be provided in the next coming months.
Worthy Is the Lamb – Our Lenten Emphasis
Worthy Is the Lamb: 50 Days of Prayer • The church and all the world is in need of God’s intervention. The season of Lent is a key time for us to acknowledge the organizational and spiritual challenges before us, coming in repentance and being renewed by the Lamb of God who is “worthy to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” (Revelation 5:12) During this season, as one Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz we come before the mercy seat of God and to the Lamb bringing our prayer, study and devotion asking God to guide and direct our mission to His glory and for the sake of all His peoples. Haven’t received your prayer guide yet? Please pick up at church, email staff@poporlando.com, or call 407.277.3945.
Wednesdays – 11:00am – Mid Week Lenten Worship; light lunch to follow
Wednesdays – 6:30pm – NEW online, evening prayer gathering https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82727095644
Holy Week Services
Palm Sunday, April 13 – Regular Worship Time Schedule
9am – Traditional | Sanctuary
11am – Contemporary | FLC
11am – Adoración del Domingo de Ramos | Templo
Maundy Thursday, April 17 – 6pm Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
7:30pm Culto Español | Templo
Good Friday, April 18 – 11am Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
6pm Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
7:30pm Culto Español | Templo
Easter Sunday, April 20 – 6:30am SONrise Service | Memorial Garden
9:00am Traditional Festival Worship | Sanctuary
11:00am Contemporary Worship | FLC
11:00am Pascua de Resurrección | Templo
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
Easter Lilies: It’s not too early to order Easter lilies to beautify our worship spaces on Easter Day. Please fill out the online form with payment or contact the church office. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/lilies
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