“Easter: Love and Promises” • John 14:15-27; Acts 17:16-31; 1 Peter 3:13-22 • In a world filled with uncertainty, anxiety, and broken promises, Jesus speaks words of comfort and assurance to His disciples on the night before the cross. He promises that those who love Him will not be left alone. The Father will send the Holy Spirit—the Spirit of Truth—to teach, guide, and remind them of all that Jesus has said. Jesus also promises His presence and a peace unlike anything the world can give. The risen Lord still comes to His people today: speaking peace into troubled hearts, strengthening us through His Word, and leading us to live faithfully in His love.
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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 • Wednesday Mornings 9:30am – 10:30am in the Board Room. Led by Pastor Ken, we look ahead to the Scriptures for the upcoming Sunday.
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/
Sundays! Young Adult Group (ages 20 to 30) • The Young Adult Bible Study meets Sundays 12:30pm till 2pm. Led by Jordan Zarecki and Abby Green, they spend time connecting and reading Bible-based discussions over lunch.
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
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.
Happy Mother’s Day from Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz! Mother’s Day Luncheon – TODAY at 12:30pm in the FLC • All families of Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz are invited to the Mother’s Day Luncheon prepared and served by the men of the 11am Spanish service. We will have delicious food, special music, and great fellowship. We hope to see you there!
Broadway Youth Spirit Night: Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00pm • At the Spirit Nights, all dine in and take out orders placed between 5:00pm-8:00pm that mention PoP Youth will result in a percentage being donated back to our students. Come join your church family for pizza, pasta, subs, salads and other delicious Italian fare. (1700 Woolco Way)
Lunch & Zilch — Thursday, May 14 in the FLC • Join us Thursday, May 14 at 11:30am for lunch and a fun game of Zilch. Invite a friend! Please RSVP by Monday, May 11. A suggested $10 donation helps cover lunch and prizes. jim.essig@poporlando.com | (407)446-7147
Celebrate Our VPK Graduates! Friday, May 22, 11am • All are invited to join us on Friday, May 22, at 11:00am, as we celebrate all these young people have accomplished as we come to the end of another awesome school year!
SAVE THE DATE: May 24 – only ONE Worship Service – at 10:30am Combined/Bilingual Worship (Day of Pentecost) • Save the date for our combined bilingual worship services where we all gather as one Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz.
Church/Preschool offices Closed – Monday, May 25 – Memorial Day • The church and preschool offices will be closed for Memorial Day, a federal holiday in the U.S for honoring and mourning the U.S Military personnel who have died while serving the United States armed forces.
Sunday May 31 – Congregational Meeting – Potluck after worship, Meeting at 12:30pm – Election of BOD Members • At the Congregational Meeting, members are elected to the Board of Directors and updates for key ministry initiatives are presented. Potluck lunch – last names A-L, please bring a main dish to share; M-Q, a dessert; and R-Z, a side dish or salad
Board of Directors—Slate of Nominees Announced • The Board of Directors approved the slate of nominees for open positions on the Board, as presented by the nominating committee: Kurt Bickel, Paul Browder*, Jason Hoge*, Brooke McKinnon*, and Jordan Zarecki (*indicates incumbent).
Help Care for Furry Friends • Kendall Holysz is looking for volunteers to help feed five feral cats behind the Bickel Building on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, beginning April 21 through the end of October. If you would like to lend a helping hand and support the care of these cats, please contact Kendall Holysz at 407-766-7296.
Volunteers Needed for Youth & Family Ministry • We are seeking help in two Youth & Family Ministry roles: Nursery Attendants (care for ages 6 months–5 years during the 11:00 am service; about once a month, with hope to expand to 9:00 am) and Middle School Sunday School Teacher(s) (grades 6–8, Sundays 10:00–10:45 am; curriculum provided). A background check is required. If you’re interested contact DCE Eric Gerken.
Rainforest Falls VBC NEEDS YOU! • We’re preparing ahead of time for an amazing week of Vacation Bible Camp and we still need teens and adults to join our volunteer team! Help us share Jesus with up to 120 kids and their families in a fun, faith-filled environment. Securing volunteers now truly helps us plan and prepare for that week. If you’ve been thinking about helping, this is your sign! | 👉 Volunteer here: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/615cba
Rainforest Falls Volunteer Team Training on Saturday, May 30TH at 10am in the FLC • Our Rainforest Falls VBC Team will meet in the Family Life Center to go over the main theme points together, learn about safety and emergency procedures, discuss changes in the program this year, meet our teammates, go over remaining supply needs, pray and everything else needed to provide a GREAT Camp! All volunteers who are 18 years old and older will also need to complete a criminal background check form by this time. Any volunteers who cannot attend this meeting will have the opportunity to attend one of two Zoom meetings the following week to catch up.
VBC Rainforest Falls Donations Needed • We are already collecting items for Bible Camp as decorations are being built. Financial donations are also greatly appreciated as we purchase curriculum materials, t-shirts, and a Book of Psalms for each participant. We no longer need large cardboard boxes for Bible camp. Thanks to all who brought some in. | Signup Genius VBC List: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-63389827-rainforest
🌴 Rainforest Falls Vacation Bible Camp — Registration is OPEN! 🌿
📅Mark your Calendars and Join us: June 8–12 for an exciting tropical adventure designed for kids Age 4–Grade 5! Kids will explore God’s creation and discover the “Nature of God” through games, crafts, science experiments, music, skits, snacks, and creative Bible stories.
🕘 Daily Schedule: 9:00 AM – 12:15 PM
🌿 Age-based groups for a fun, age-appropriate experience:
- Preschool (Age 4, not yet in kindergarten) & Elementary (Completed K–5th Grade)
👉 Register now: https://vbspro.events/p/ed3884
👉 Volunteer here: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/615cba
Donation List: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-63389827-rainforest
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, May 3
9:00 am Traditional: 110 | 11:00am Contemporary: 85 | 11:00am Español: 78 | TOTAL: 273
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
April 12 offerings $ 8,154
April 19 offerings $12,570
April 26 offerings $ 8,121
May 3 offerings $15,539
Needed each week: $13,653
PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.
Receiving Care through Hospice: Pat McNear, Betty Schnell, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law), Ted Wessel
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Ellen Ponsford, Joanne Adkins, Nancy Schloemer, Otto Krumpholc, Chris Bain, Kay Minick, Nitza Rohena, Stephanie Carbonell, Daryl Flynn, Jim Ingersoll, Susanne Johnson, Sabina Lakhan, 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, Tracy Shively, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Gene Terranova
Receiving Treatments: Zaida Vargas, Jayson Gerken, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Erica Aviles (DIL of Julio Aviles), Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, Joanne Hahn, 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
Healing and Strength: Jan Vokovich, Dan May (husband of Dana Youtz), 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, 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 Wahl
Family & Friends: Alfredo (recovering from a serious car accident), Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Everette B., 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)
Mother’s Day: Merciful Lord, we thank you for the gift of our mothers, how through them you have shown us your love and care. We ask that you would bless mothers everywhere, that they would experience your love, peace, and joy in ever increasing abundance.
Special: Lord Jesus, thank You for loving us and not leaving us alone. Send Your Holy Spirit to guide us in Your truth, strengthen our faith, and fill our hearts with the peace that only You can give. Amen. • God of all power, move those who claim Your holy name to “have the same mindset as Christ Jesus,” who “did justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with you” (Philippians 2:5, Micah 6:8). • We pray for 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
Preschool Prayers: Class of the Month (March/April): VPK Lions (4-year olds) –We ask the Lord to keep Mrs. Martinez and the little ones in His constant care and to pour out His blessings upon their families.
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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