TODAY: “Uninvited.” • Acts 11:1-18; Revelation 21:1-7; John 13:31-35 • At one time Gentiles were seen as outsiders to God’s plan—unwelcome in the family of God. But God sent Peter to visit Cornelius, a Gentile, and the unthinkable happened: when Cornelius and his entire household became part of God’s family, God revealed the power of Holy Spirit to change lives through the message of Jesus. Jesus has opened the way for all to be welcomed into Christ’s family, no matter where they come from.
To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2025_05_18-Trad-Easter-5-Graduate-Recognition.pdf
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 meet this week (5/21) and next (5/28) before taking some time off for the month of June. • 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/
Today we Celebrate our High School Graduates! • This weekend we thank God for our graduates and ask Him to continue to bless them as they let their lights shine in the world. Graduating this month are Emily DaCosta and Marco Sinning. We have been richly blessed by having these young people and their families as part of our Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz family. Congratulations!
Celebrate Our VPK Graduates! This Friday, May 23, 11am • All are invited to join us this Friday, May 23, as we celebrate all these young people have accomplished as we come to the end of another awesome school year!
Altar Flowers • Today’s Altar Flowers are given by Ken and Judy Holzscheiter in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary! | 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
Volunteers are needed for TRUE NORTH VBC – June 9-13 • We are currently missing 5 of our 8 station leaders and we need your help! We still need leaders for: elementary games, elementary imagination station, elementary Bible story, preschool games, and preschool Bible story. If interested in learning more, please fill out our online volunteer form or contact DCE Eric Gerken. | https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/615cba
Sunday June 1 – 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. Pot Luck 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: Annalise Eishold; Jesse Koenig; Camille Neville*; Celso Rivera*, Maria Vazquez*, and Thomas A. Zehnder* (*indicates incumbent).
June 8 – 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.
Wednesday Evening Prayer Gathering (online) will be meeting this week (5/21) and next (5/28) before taking some time off for the month of June – 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
Church/Preschool offices Closed – Monday, May 26 – 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.
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.
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
RaiseRight: Support our Youth Ministry with your Graduation Gifts! • Simply go to RaiseRight.com and select the cards you want, and our Youth will receive a percentage back of each card purchased, depending on the value. This is a quick way to do your shopping AND support our teens for National Youth Gathering in New Orleans. You can use this ID code: CFA82EEB65547 to identify Prince of Peace Youth as the organization you want to benefit from your order and start shopping.
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, May 11
9:00am Traditional: 122 | 11:00am Contemporary: 76 | 11:00am Espanol: 90 | TOTAL: 288
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
April 27 offerings $10,020
May 4 offerings $11,478
May 11 offerings $10,439
Needed each week: $11,032
PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for Kim Davis and her family, especially her sister, Sue Wilson, at the sudden and unexpected death of Sue’s husband, Clifford. • We pray for John Buchbach and his family at the death of his brother, David, who passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, after a lifelong battle with Muscular Dystrophy. • Jesus, You are the resurrection and the life. Bring Your comfort and peace to all who grieve.
Hospitalized: Linda Dicks
Under Hospice Care: Jack Jageler (father of Susan Summers); Rod Noss (brother of Gerry Noss)
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Pat Bak, Daryl Flynn, Tina Hamilton, Joe Heinz, Robert Hupsel, Susanne Johnson, Virderie Eldredge, 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, Jessica Wasser, 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, 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, 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, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy
Special: Lord Jesus, You have broken down barriers and opened Your kingdom to all who trust in You. Give us eyes to see the full scope of Your grace, and hearts that are open to share Your love with all people. • We pray for those affected by the severe weather in the Great Lakes region this past week. • 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
Preschool Class of the Month – Our April/May Preschool Class of the Month is both our VPK classes! Please keep Mrs. Martinez, Mrs. Debby, Jaxon, Carlos, Luna, Ariana, Phoenix, Hayley, Meredith, Daniella, Karter, Lucca, Martina, Jared, Harley, and Noah in your prayer.
| We Need YOUR Help to Make VBC a Success!
We are currently missing 5 of our 8 Station Leaders — and we usually have a full team by now. Specifically, we still need leaders for: · Elementary Games · Elementary Imagination Station · Elementary Bible Story · Preschool Games · Preschool Bible Story We are depending on new volunteers to step in! We use a simple, easy-to-follow curriculum, but we need leaders in place soon so they can review the lessons, request supplies, and prepare for a week of impact. Ideally, each station will have at least two co-leaders — maybe you and a friend?
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⌚️ 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.
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@poporland.com
Official Notice
Congregational Meeting Sunday, June 1 at 12:30pm – Election of BOD Members • Slate of Nominees prepared by the nominating committee: Annalise Eishold; Jesse Koenig; Camille Neville*; Celso Rivera*, Maria Vazquez*, and Thomas A. Zehnder* (*indicates incumbent). Biography information for our candidates will be available next week.
Additional information from our bylaws about the nominations process is below:
BYLAWS – ARTICLE IV – ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The nominating committee consisting of the continuing directors and pastor shall draw up a slate of nominees for each vacant position on the Board of Directors. An eligible nominee shall be an active voting member (Article V and VI of the Constitution) of the congregation. Each nominee shall be contacted to verify his or her willingness to accept the nomination. Additional nominations by any voting member may be made during a two-week period following the publication of the slate of nominees as chosen by the nominating committee. Such additional nominations shall be made in writing to the chair of the nominating committee, providing said nominee meets the requirements for eligibility above and has expressed his or her willingness to serve. Prior to balloting a final slate of all nominees shall be published. Elections shall be held during the May/June congregational meeting. The installation of newly elected directors will take place on a Sunday prior to the July meeting of the Board of Directors. In the event of a tie vote for any director, a second ballot shall be cast etc., until one candidate has a majority.