Today: “Blessed in the Kingdom” • Revelation 7:2-8; 9-17; 1 John 3:1-3; Matthew 5:1-12 • We are blessed as children of God, citizens of a kingdom not built on power or wealth but on grace, mercy, and hope. On this All Saints’ Sunday, we rejoice with the great multitude before the throne—so many that “no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people, and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.” They remind us that God will bring us through every trial until we live in the fullness of His presence. Jesus’ Beatitudes assure us that even in our mourning, hunger, and longing for righteousness, we are already blessed. God’s kingdom has come in Christ, and His blessings endure forever. In a world chasing fleeting rewards, we rest in the eternal promise of Jesus, who gathers His saints and blesses us with life that never ends.
All Saints’ Day – Lord God, we give thanks for these brothers and sisters in Christ whom You have granted rest from their labors over this past year. Grant us grace to follow Christ as they did. Bring us with them to those things no eye has seen, nor ear heard, which You have promised for those who love You. We remember the faithful departed: Richard W. Burns, Luis H. Vazquez, Gail Eaton, Ignacio Hernandez, Jon Wiegand, Claudia Perez, Raymond J. Pirino, Dennis E. Glander
To view or print Sunday’s Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025_11_02-Trad-All-Saints-New-Member.pdf
Sunday Nursery • 9:00am – While our 9:00am nursery is not staffed, but 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!
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 • 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/
Trunk or Treat Volunteers • Thank you to all volunteers who helped with trunk or treat this year!
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 are given by Bob and Marcy Weisel in memory of Marcy’s sister, Ruth Bancroft, who passed away on Oct. 26,2025.
Need Prayer? Join us on Wednesdays. Wednesday evening at 6:30 we have an online prayer gathering via Zoom. You don’t need to pray out loud, and you don’t even need to give a specific thing to pray for. (God already knows!) God has designed us to support each other another, and one way is gathering for prayer. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm via Zoom at https://bit.ly/wednesday-pray-pop. Phone-ins are also welcome. Call (305) 224-1968, Meeting ID: 827 2709 5644
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Thanksgiving Basket Outreach – Donations Needed • Our outreach turkeys to families in need from our local schools. Recipients are vetted by our local schools, and your support even now helps meet the needs of 100 families receiving. Please donate online or in person during the week or on Sunday mornings at worship. Donation may be marked as “Thanksgiving Outreach” | https://www.poporlando.com/give/
RSVP by Tomorrow, November 3rd for Lunch & Zilch on Thursday, November 6 at 11:30 am in the FLC • This Thursday is our Lunch & Zilch! Please make sure to RSVP to Jim via text or email by tomorrow, November 3. There is a donation of $10 per person to cover the lunch and the prizes for the Zilch winners. jim.essig@poporlando.com | 407.446.7147
Preschool Book Fair • The preschool held a book fair from Thursday, October 30 through today. If you would like to participate in helping a child, take a book home, you can help by making an online donation in the “Share the Fair” by following the link below. You can shop the book fair in the family life center in between or after services. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/princeofpeacelutheranps
Save the Date: PoP Kids Club Holiday Craft Event – Saturday, November 16 • Kids and their families are invited to explore craft stations for Thanksgiving and Christmas ornament making in preparation for the Holiday Season. This is a family event, so each child must be accompanied by an adult. The event is FREE! If your child has a PoP Kids Club t-shirt, please wear it; otherwise, reserve one here: https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8. Joining the Club is not necessary to attend.
Preschool & Church Thanksgiving Feast • Friday, November 21 at 6pm – FLC • Save the date to join us for food and fellowship as we thank God for His many blessings! This is a time to join our church and preschool families together, to get to know one another and give our thanks to God for another year of His blessings.
Upcoming Special Worship Services
Thanksgiving Worship Service – Wednesday, November 26 at 7pm (English) and Thursday, November 27 at
11am (Spanish) in the Sanctuary • Let us all remember the many blessings our Heavenly Father has poured out upon us, especially the eternal blessing of Jesus Christ.
Wednesday Advent Services at 11am followed by a light meal • Begins December 3, 10, and 17th.
Save the Date: Angel Tree Gift Wrapping on Wednesday, December 10 at 4:00pm • Save the Date for our Angel Tree Gift Wrapping which is also an Advent Day of Service. ALL are welcome to come!
Campus Christmas Decorating – November 29, 8:30am • Join with others in the PoP/PdeP family to put up trees and garland and make a campus ready and making spirits bright for the birth of Jesus.
Stars and Promises Christmas Concert Tour: “Harmony” on Monday, December 8 at 7pm at PoP – The 26th anniversary tour of Peter Mayer’s acclaimed Christmas Concert. Peter is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist who has released 25 of his own albums, toured internationally with his own band, and was lead guitarist for Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer band for three decades. Tickets available online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/peter-mayer-stars-promises-christmas-tour-orlando-fl-tickets-1579312810129?aff=erelexpmlt
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, October 26
9:00 am Traditional: 108 | 11:00am Contemporary: 70 | 11:00am Espanol: 83 | TOTAL: 261
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
October 12 offerings $15,816
October 19 offerings $10,355
October 26 offerings $6,182
Needed each week: $11,032
Getting Ready to Take your RMD? You may be in a more favorable tax position if you make an IRA gift to Prince of Peace! More members over 70½ have chosen to make a donation to Prince of Peace through their traditional IRA. Directing all or part of your RMD to the church is a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD). You can directly transfer funds from your IRA to benefit Prince of Peace without those dollars being included in your taxable income. Learn more about how you can make a difference by clicking here https://bit.ly/ira-charity-gifts.
Is the Stock Market Up? —Consider making a gift of appreciated stock, mutual fund, or another asset. The best assets to use for a gift are those that have been appreciated significantly, such as publicly traded securities and real property. Assets you’ve owned for more than one year may qualify for a full range of tax benefits. Typical appreciated assets may include publicly traded securities, privately/closely held stock, mutual funds, and more. Learn more by clicking here https://bit.ly/donate-appreciated-assets.
Please be generous for the need is great. Thank you!
PRAYERS – Looking for a name? We have recently reorganized our prayer list and the sections people are listed in.
To add someone or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com
Receiving Care through Hospice: Ron Henderson (in Texas), Jim Katt, Merle Kroeplin, Lori Lawicki (Vanessa Vaché’s sister-in-law), Alicia (niece of Lynn McQuiston)
Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Dale Fennell, Curtis Harris (hip replacement), Judy Holzscheiter, Jim Ingersoll (upcoming surgery), Susanne Johnson, Connie Lerchen, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), Jeff Powell, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Shirley Stockett
Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, , Ron Bledsoe, Deaconess Ligia Borges, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Virderie Eldredge, Judy & Jim Finnie, Daryl Flynn, Louanne Fussell, Joe Heinz, Michael Halstead, Ron Howard (Gwen Taliver’s son-in-law), Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Karen Melick, Maddie, Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Denny O’Neil, Raya Pokigo, Raven, Miriam Rivera, Sheila Roberts, Pam Robertson, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Angie Shroyer, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Betty Wienrich, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky
Receiving Treatments: Jeff Adkins, Sarah Von Braun, Sylvia & Maurice Bourgeois (Judy Finnie’s sister and BIL), Mark Cotton (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Bob Denton, : Jim Flynn, 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, Zaida Vargas, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams
Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Bill Jordan, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki LoBue, Mario Muniz, Todd O, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V; Jerry Warnock
Family & Friends: Rob and Lori Angus, Everette B., Delores B, Michael B, Sean Brownstein (Rita Santana’s friend) Evelyn Brucks, Donna C, Danny Conlin, Rennie Conyers, Elizabeth Dawson, Howard Dion (uncle of Judy Finnie), Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Mark Fennell, Joanne (Jeanette Gabay’s sister), Rick Perre Haley, Christina, Stephanie, Joanne, Ruth Johnson and Nancy Schloemer (sisters of Kathy McCartin), Mark Sauter, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Cindy Rock, Jean Rogers (Jim Finnie’s aunt), David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Brandy (Karen Melick’s friend), Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Karen Wahl
Special: Lord of every nation and language, thank You for gathering Your saints in grace. Keep us steadfast in faith and hopeful in love until we share Your eternal joy. • Lord, be with our nation and our world. We especially remember in our prayers all who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. We pray also for all the places where there is violence, oppression, injustice, and we ask that You that through Your power and Your people, you would bring about peace, security, and hope. • 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
Worthy Is the Lamb Visitation Campaign
“Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!” — Revelation 5:12
PRAYER FOR VISITATION TEAMS: God bless these servants of the Lamb as they engage people in conversation and prayer: the entire PoP/PdeP ministry staff, Kurt & Carol Bickel, Paul Browder, Linda Burns, Daryl Flynn, Pam Fuller, Jason Hoge, Jim Nocks, Ellen Ponsford, Celso Rivera, Chris Stork, Tony Steinbronn, Gwen Taliver, and Tom Zehnder.
Worthy Is the Lamb is a spiritual invitation to grow in faith, deepen our relationships, and expand God’s kingdom together as people meet for prayer and conversation, celebrating God’s work among us, and praying for the future. Please keep this initiative in your prayers.
Do you want to request a visit? Call the office at 407-277-3945 or email staff@poporlando.com. This campaign of prayer, sharing, and visitation will run through November 23, Christ the King Sunday.
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