Happy Thanksgiving! The Preschool/CDC and the church office will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29.

We invite you to celebrate Christmas at Prince of Peace Orlando! Click here to see our worship schedule.

Week of November 24, 2024

Today: “Jesus Reigns” • Readings: Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14; Revelation 1:4b-8; John 18:33-37 • This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. Jesus is the one true, eternal, almighty king. We give thanks to Jesus that He has graciously called us to be His people and placed us under His reign. How will we invite others to know His truth and power?

To view or print Sunday’s 9am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024_11_24-Trad-Christ-the-King.pdf

Nursery Available During All 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. Contact 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 book of 1 Corinthians. 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/.

2025 Offering Envelopes Ready for Pick Up If you have requested envelopes, before, in between or after services please stop by the narthex or the FLC to pick up your boxed set. There are unassigned boxed envelopes for those who are new members and wish to have offering envelopes. If you are interested in offering envelopes, please contact the church office so we can provide you a set and assign you a number. | (407)277-3945 or staff@poporlando.com

Thanksgiving Basket Outreach – Thank you to those who made donations towards our outreach to be able to feed a family in need for Thanksgiving!

Altar Flowers To sponsor Altar Flowers in celebration of a special occasion, in memory of a loved one, or simply out of thanksgiving to God, you can do so at https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/flowers or by contacting the office. Today’s Altar Flowers are sponsored by Otto Krumpholc in memory of Joan L. Krumpholc

Thanksgiving Worship Service – Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm (English) and Thursday, November 28 at 11am (Spanish) in the Sanctuary • Join us for Thanksgiving worship services as we set our hearts and minds to the Day of Thanksgiving. Let us all remember the many blessings our Heavenly Father has poured out upon us, especially the eternal blessing of Jesus Christ.

Hours of Operation • The Church office and Preschool will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Campus Christmas Decorating – November 30, 8:00am ALL helping hands are needed! 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.

Combined (Bilingual) Worship – Sunday, December 8 at 10:30am Come join us as we come together as one to worship our Lord Jesus Christ.
Meal/Potluck and Congregation Meeting follows worship – Sunday, December 8 (last names beginning with A-L, please bring a dessert; M-Q, a side dish or salad; and R-Z, a main dish to share) | Join, celebrate and feast as one people of God, one Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz.

Angel Tree Ministry – Friday, December 13 • The Angel Trees are up in the Narthex and in the Family Life Center and FULL of angels to choose from! We will be working with 10 schools surrounding our community, PoP Preschool, and children of ESOL students —Providing gifts to the children this Christmas. If you are unable to get an angel from the tree, please donate online or give through your regular giving and mark your donation as Angel Tree Ministry. www.poporlando.com/give/

Pint Jars Needed for LWML Holiday Sale • LWML ladies are asking for donations of pint jars, wide mouth or regular ones, for the cookie/doggie treats sale in December. You can drop off the donations during the week in the church office or leave them in the narthex or FLC for the ladies. Thank you!

LWML Holiday Sale – Preorders Have Begin! Orders Due by December 9 • The LWML ladies will begin taking preorders for Christmas cookies and Doggie treats in between services beginning today. Orders can be placed in-person or by filling out the form at the link below. If you have any questions, contact Kathy McCartin. https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2024-Cookieorderform.docx

Youth Christmas Trivia Fu(n)draiser – Saturday, December 14, 3pm Save the date for this friendly competition over 3 rounds of Christmas related trivia songs, movies, history, and traditions. Admission is $20/person. Come as a team or form a team when you get here. Prizes for the winners. Christmas treats are available for refreshments.

Advent Season Starting Wednesday December 4, we are planning to provide soup, bread and dessert after the 11:00am Advent service.  If you would like to help with setup, cleanup, providing soup, bread or dessert, please contact Kathy McCartin at her home number of 407-286-7288 or email of kathymccartin@gmail.com.

Holiday Shopping Made Easy – Gift Cards Through RaiseRight! The Gift Card program through Raise Right supports our youth ministry. 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.

Thrivent Choice Dollars • 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.

Lutheran Haven Christmas Seal Outreach Lutheran Haven’s Benevolent Care Ministry assists Lutheran Haven residents when a critical need arises. This campaign raises funds that are crucial to funding various needs for their residents such as providing home care services. See the envelopes located at our entrances.

Upcoming Holiday Events
Saturday, November 30, 8:00am – Christmas Decorating

Wednesday Morning Advent Services 11:00am on Wednesdays December 4, 11, & 18; followed by a light meal

Advent Acts of Service:  December 11 – Angel Tree Gift Wrapping

Tuesday, December 10 – Youth Spirit Night at Broadway Pizzeria (1700 Woolco Way)

Saturday, December 7 – Christmas Choir Concert by Coral Clave De Sol (Hispanic Community Choir)

Tuesday, December 10 – “Stars and Promises” Christmas Concert Tour (Peter Mayer)

Saturday, December 14 – Youth Christmas Trivia Fundraiser

Christmas Eve Worship — Tuesday, December 24
5:00pm                Family Contemporary Worship | Glow Sticks | FLC
5:30pm                 La Vispera de Navidad | Templo
7:30pm                 Traditional Worship | Candlelight | Sanctuary
10:00pm              Traditional Worship | Candlelight | Sanctuary

Christmas Day Worship — Wednesday, December 25
10:00am              Traditional Worship | Sanctuary

New Year’s Eve Worship — Tuesday, December 31
6:00pm                Traditional Worship | Sanctuary
7:30pm                 Culto español | Templo

 Concert Series 2024 – Share the News!

  • Saturday, December 7 at 7pm – Christmas Choir Concert – Coral Clavel de Sol. A Holiday tradition that is done every year by the community choir. This year for the first time there will be children singing. Tickets are now available, you can contact Andres Soler, Conductor, at 407-406-2468. $15 per person children under 10 are free.
  • Tuesday, December 10 at 7pm Stars and Promises Christmas Concert Tour: “Once Upon a Winter’s Night” – The 25th 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!

 

Fruits of Faith
Sunday, November 17
9:00am Traditional: 128 | 11:00am Contemporary: 68 | 11:00am Espanol: 78 | TOTAL: 274
Giving: Thank you for your faithful engagement in our ministry through your gifts and offerings.
November 3 offerings $13,193
November 10 offerings $10,643
November 17 offerings $23,019
needed each week: $12,403 | Year-to-Date, offerings are $60,000 less than budgeted

Make an IRA gift to Prince of Peace! Are you over 70½? Each year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reminds owners of traditional IRAs who are over 70½ that they may make a charitable gift from a traditional IRA. Read more at https://bit.ly/IRA-QCD and be sure to consult your tax professional.

PRAYERS
Prayers of Comfort: We ask the Lord to surround Nina Cavalli Rojas and her family at the death of her father, Ronald Cavalli.

Hospitalized: Mike Ritzel (Judy Finnie’s nephew in NY)

Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Ellen Boogher, Sheila Dean, Gail Eaton, Daryl Flynn, Joe Heinz, Susanne Johnson, Connie Lerchen, Dan Meier (son of Peter Meier), Tausha Miller, Camille Neville, Debbie Noss (released), Norma Poutre, Jeff Powell, Mario Rodriguez, Sheila Roberts, Cindy Sibly, Pete Spudich, James Stanley, Tony Steinbronn, Shirley Stockett, Pat Williams

Healing and Strength: Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Kurt Bickel, Rebecca Brooks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Rev. Dennis Glander, Michael Halstead, Jim & Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Bill Jordan, Jerry Jordan, Merle Kroeplin, Henry Leon, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Lewis Mendez, Kay Minick, Mario Muniz, Rick Perre, Raya Pokigo, Miriam Rivera, Nitza Rohena, Rex Serio, Hannah Steinbronn, Carmen & Juan, Jerry Warnock, Rosalee Wessel, Ted Wessel, Cricket Winters, Leon W, Linda Zamsky

Receiving Treatments: Sarah vonBraun, John Dierking, Joshula Flowers, Brenda Green, Debbie Holley (Pam Fuller’s sister) Cameron LaPointe, Elvie Lord, Larry Jones, Elena Santana, Jeff S, Tina T, Janet V, Amber Vittone, Debbie W, Brenda Williams, Michelle Zicarelli

Continued Care: Chuck Boogher, Rick Burns, Pat C., Kelly DeFrietas, Al & Linda Dicks, Bob E, Linda House, Linda Jackson, Otto Krumpholc, Mary K.M, Jean LaPointe, Micki & Sal LoBue, Todd O, Ray Pirino, Betty Schnell, Michael, Noel, & Roger V

Family & Friends: Delores B, Michael B, Evelyn Brucks (Marlene Browne’s mother),Donna C, Danny Conlin, Elizabeth Dawson, Jameson Doud (young relative of Lu Burchfield), Steven Dorsagano, John Elmore, Amanda Fearce, Ralph Holt, Helen Laurie (sister of Stephanie Carbonell, hospitalized), Christina, Stephanie, Matthew, Michael, Samantha, Jason, Daniel Baudry, Fran Federman, Leonard G, Ruth Johnson (sister of Kathy McCartin), Meghan Miller, Vincent Ward (treatments), Jim Obenour, Carlyn and Sarah (fighting cancer), Haley, David Rodgers

Special: Lord Jesus, You are our one true King. Guide us with Your truth, guard us with Your love, and work in us by Your Spirit as we represent Your kingdom in this world. • We continue to pray for those affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene and other disasters. • Be with President Biden, President-elect Trump, members of Congress, and the Supreme Court, as well as all state and local leaders. • Watch over and keep all 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, Anthony Witcher.

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
Pam Fuller, Chief of Staff pam.fuller@poporlando.com
Adriana Alas, Administrative Assist. adriana.alas@poporlando.com
Office Contact information: (407)277-3945 | staff@poporlando.com

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