Today: “Worthy Is the Lamb: Actions Speak Louder than Words” • Isaiah 53:7 • Written some 700 years before Jesus lived, Isaiah 53 speaks of the Messiah as God’s Suffering Servant. Jesus went to the cross and triumphed over sin, death, and the evil one, yet as He was beaten, mocked, and crucified, Jesus chose to forgive and not to curse. He chose not to rail against those who chose to heap their hatred on Him, the one whose death would bring life. His actions speak louder than words. | other Scriptures this week: Isaiah 12:1-6; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025_03_30-Trad-Lent-4-1.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/
Food Pantry Souper Bowl of Caring Message • During the Super Bowl of Caring campaign on Super Bowl Sunday, many donations were given to our food pantry at PoP. These donations are extremely important in helping to supply enough food to distribute to our neighbors each month. Thank you for your continuing prayers, donations, and volunteer hours. They are greatly appreciated.
LWML Fundraiser for Missions –Order Your PoP Polo Today! • The LWML will be selling PoP polos beginning today through April 6. You can purchase polos by contacting Debbie Noss at (407)658-8908 or she will also be available on Sundays in between and after services.
Midweek Lenten Services March 26 at 11am *Midweek Lenten Worship dates: 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.
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
Free 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.
Easter Lilies: It’s time 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
Youth Spirit Night – Broadway Pizzeria on Tuesday, April 8 at 5pm • All dine in or carry out orders that mention “Prince of Peace” between 5:00-8:00 will result in a percentage of the sales being donated to our teens. Come join your friends and church family for some Italian food and fellowship in support of a good cause. (1700 Woolco Way.)
Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 13 from 4pm-6pm • Mark your calendar! Families are invited to come hear the Easter story, search for eggs, play carnival games for prizes, make Easter crafts, and more! Spread the word and share the information to all families and friends.
We Need your Help for our Easter Egg Hunt Event – We are expecting hundreds of families, and we need your help to share the Good News about Jesus with them. We are looking for candy and financial donations as well as volunteers who can help with the day of the event. Please fill out our online volunteer form or you can also find it located in the Narthex and FLC. Contact DCE Eric for more information. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/f1ee74
Lutheran Haven Spring Flea Market – Saturday, April 12 at 8:00am • Check out the Lutheran Haven Spring Flea Market this year! Clothing, appliances, artwork, collectibles, antiques and more! This event is sponsored by Lutheran Haven Auxiliary to benefit Lutheran Haven Assisted Living and Memory care residents. (2041 W State Rd 426, Oviedo)
Save the Date: Lunch & Zilch – Thursday, April 24 at 11:30am • To end the season of Lent and Easter Jim Essig is hosting another lunch and zilch on Thursday, April 24. Please RSVP to Jim by Monday, April 21 via phone or email. 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
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
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 tomorrow, Monday, March 31.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, March 23
9:00am Traditional: 120 | 11:00am Contemporary: 72 | 11:00am Espanol: 74 | TOTAL: 266
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
March 9 offerings $11,552
March 16 offerings $10,698
March 23 offerings $11,471
Needed each week: $11,032
PRAYERS
Upcoming surgery: Pat Bak, Tina Hamilton
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Chuck Boogher, Shar Dluhy, Gail Eaton, Daryl Flynn, Eric Gerken (thanksgiving), 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 Von Braun, 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; Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Rob and Lori Angus, 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, 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, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend)
Prayers of Thanks: Today we give have thanks for the upcoming wedding of Bob Eldredge and Virderie Kaminska.
Special: Jesus, Lamb of God, as You were mocked and abused and crucified, like a lamb You did not retaliate or attack. You laid Your life down willingly only to take it up again. Teach us Your ways. • 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.
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
🎉 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. In addition, every camper will receive a Pop Kids Club T-shirt.
👉Sign up TODAY! • Space is limited, and we are more than half full already. You can go to our website for registration, or the link provided below: https://vbspro.events/p_early/e5d2b5
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. You may pick up the devotional church or download it at https://bit.ly/worthy-is-the-lamb.
Wednesdays – 11:00am – Mid Week Lenten Worship; light lunch to follow
Wednesdays – 6:30pm – NEW online, evening prayer gathering https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop
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
⌚️ Set Your Alarms for 5:12pm 📲 Revelation 5:12 says, “Worthy is the Lamb….” What if at 5:12pm all of Prince of Peace was praying as one for our ministry, in praise to God and the Lamb, and for all people?!?!
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
Today’s Altar flowers are sponsored by Bob Eldredge in celebration of his wife’s, Virderie, and his wedding ceremony that will be held later today.
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