TODAY: Today is our “Friendship Sunday.” We believe that God has drawn each person here today so they would experience His love, His peace, and His power. The Lord Himself welcomes us into His presence as we encounter Him in His Word and Sacraments. Our prayer is that you would soak-in the gifts and blessings of God as we worship, and that He would empower you through those gifts as you serve and follow Jesus this week.
“Worship: Sacred Ground” • Exodus 3:1-6; Colossians 1:9-14; Mark 5:1-20 • The Third Commandment: Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not despise preaching and His Word but hold it sacred and gladly hear and learn it.
The first of three commandments are about our relationship with God. The third commandment reminds us that relationships need to be nurtured. We connect to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirt in word and sacrament. Keep coming to worship as our creator and redeemer nurtures us and the Spirit restores our being from the inside out.
To view or print Sunday’s 9:00am Worship bulletin: https://poporlando.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026_09_27-Trad-Pentecost-18.pdf
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 Matthew. 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 Classes – 10:00am • The Middle School Youth Bible class meets in the Board Room (church office)
• High School Youth class meets over at McDonald’s. Both classes offer age-appropriate looks at Scripture and how to apply it today. 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.|
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/\
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 were given by Elvi Lord in loving memory of Jim Lords heavenly birthday.
Register for PoP Kids or Sunday School? • We would love to have your child at Sunday School each Sunday and at our monthly family events. Your registration helps us stay in communication with you and keep the kids safe. We use the same registration form for both Sunday School and PoP Kids. https://poporlando.breezechms.com/form/57d9c8
Pipes & Voices Concert – TODAY at 4:00 p.m. • Join Prince of Peace Lutheran and other area church choirs for Pipes & Voices, presented by the Central Florida Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, at Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Come enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music featuring organists and choirs from throughout Central Florida!
PoP Kids Family Service Project – Saturday, October 3 at 10am in the FLC • Join our PoP Kids and Family as they assemble care packages for our PoP/PdP shut-in members. They will fill the packages with needed and appreciated items, create cards and coloring pages with personal messages, and finish with a fun group game! Want to donate? Check out the Sign-Up Genius link below to see the items we’re collecting. Donations are welcome but not required to participate. Come serve, connect, and share God’s love as a family! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-65893370-popkids#/
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Godspeed for Pastor Borges – Sunday, October 4 • Please join us on October 4 at 12:30pm as we join together as “One Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz,” celebrating Pastor Borge’s 25 years of ministry at PoP/PdeP. The event will also serve as our Hispanic Heritage month celebration with music, food, and joy!
LWML Greater Orlando Fall Rally – October 10 at 8:00 am • The women of Prince of Peace warmly invite all ladies from the Greater Orlando Zone and guests to the LWML Fall Rally on Saturday, October 10, themed “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands” (Job 12:10). Join us at Prince of Peace for a day of fellowship, Bible study, worship, song, and service. Registration is $10, with registration beginning at 8:00 a.m.; please RSVP by October 5 to Kathy McCartin at kathymccartin@gmail.com or 407-286-7288.
New to Prince of Peace – Or Newish? Come to Our Pastor’s Reception on Sunday, October 11 at 12:30pm in the Family Life Center • If you are new to Prince of Peace/Príncipe de Paz and would like to know more about our unique ministries, come to our Pastors’ Reception on Sunday, September 27 at 12:30pm in the FLC to learn more. Also at the Pastors’ Reception, you can learn more about next steps to getting connected, becoming more engaged, or becoming a member. Email staff@poporlando.com to RSVP.
⛵ Church Cruise 2027! You Still have time! • Act quickly. Staterooms are beginning to sell out. You still have time to make your reservation for our church cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, sailing June 26 – July 3, 2027. Destinations: St. Thomas, San Juan, and “Perfect Day at Coco Cay.” Whether you’re a cruise veteran or it’ll be your first time at sea, we’d love to have you join our church family for this exciting trip. To learn more, contact Peg Green at 571.214.4756 or email her at peggygreen.dreamittravel@gmail.com.
Lutheran Counseling Services We Care 5K Walk & Run – Saturday, October 10 at 8:30am • Join Lutheran Counseling Services for the We Care 5K & Fun Run and help make mental health care more accessible in our community. Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, every step supports individuals and families seeking hope and healing through professional counseling. Gather your family, invite your friends, and be part of something that will make a lasting impact. Register today and help take steps toward stronger minds and healthier communities! https://runsignup.com/Race/Events/FL/Longwood/LCSWeCare5k
Trunk or Treat: Save the Date – Sunday, October 25 at 4:00pm • Mark your calendars, share and invite your family and friends to come have some fun trunk or treating at Prince of Peace for our Annual Trunk or Treat! There will be lots of fun, decorated trunks, candy and more! More information in to come!
Peter Mayer Stars & Promises 2026 Christmas Concert – Get Your Tickets in Advance! • It may seem way too early, but December is only three months away! Join us at Prince of Peace on Saturday, December 5 for Peter Mayer’s A Stars and Promises Christmas – “This Town”, a beautiful Christmas concert filled with music, joy, and holiday spirit. Get your tickets in advance and don’t miss this special Christmas tradition! https://bit.ly/peter-mayer-at-PoP-2026
Serve in Our Nursery Ministry • We’re always looking for caring individuals to serve during Sunday worship in our Nursery Ministry at Prince of Peace. If you’re interested in serving, follow the link below. After a background check, DCE Eric Gerken will meet with you to review procedures and get familiar with the nursery. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4EAAAC2CABFC1-51748455-popnursery#/
Fruits of Faith
Sunday, September 20
9:00am Traditional: 85 | 11:00am Contemporary: 84 | 11:00am Español: 54 | TOTAL: 223
August 30 offerings $ 14,840
September 6 offerings $ 9,014
September 13 offerings $ 16,768
September 20 offerings $ 11,977
Needed each week: $13,654
Would you 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) that can benefit Prince of Peace without those dollars being included in your taxable income. Learn more by clicking here https://bit.ly/ira-charity-gifts.
PRAYERS – To add someone to this list or update us on their status, please email prayers@poporlando.com.
Prayers of Comfort: We pray for comfort for Martha Denton and her family on the loss of her husband, Bob.
Receiving Care through Hospice: Betty Schnell, Betty Chambers (mother of Pam Ingersoll), Ted Wessel
Upcoming Surgery: Chris Bayne, Jeff Powell, Debbie Noss, Lorraine Barton | Recovering at Home or Rehab Facility: Paul Browne, Lance Ingersoll, Susan Lief, Kurt Wilson (7 y-o grandson of Kurt & Carol Bickel), Lu Burchfield, Sabina Lakhan, Cathy Graf, Pete Spudich, Dale Fennel, Jim Ingersoll, Fran Primics, Tina Hamilton, Judy Holzscheiter, Gerry Noss, Marcie Weisel, Bill Weaver, Ellen Ponsford, Joshula Flowers, Joanne Adkins, Nancy Schloemer, Kay Minick, Nitza Rohena, Stephanie Carbonell, Daryl Flynn, Susanne Johnson, Ava Lindsey (12 y-o granddaughter of Chris & Vicki Stork), Karen Melick, Paul Mohabir (brother of Sanita Bhairo), Stephen Monroe (friend of Carrie Tedford), James Stanley, Gene Terranova
Receiving Treatments: Jayson Gerken, Zaida Vargas, Jeff Dowling, Everett Baker, Tim Smith (friend of the Pirinos), Tracy Shively, Sarah Von Braun, Bob Denton, 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), Debbie W, Brenda Williams
Healing and Strength: Jan Vokovich, Karen Adkins, Dave & Mary Ann Ault, Ron Bledsoe, Rebecca Brooks, Linda Dicks, Sarah Dierking, Judy & Jim Finnie, Louanne Fussell, Abby G., Michael Halstead, Pam Ingersoll, Chris & Kristen Ivanic, Jerry Jordan, Larry Martinez, Michael McCarty, Maddie, Serenity Nichols, Caeser Vazquez, 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, Bill Jordan, Mary K.M, Micki LoBue, Connie Lerchen, Mario Muniz, Todd O; Michael, Noel, & Roger Vokovich; Jerry Warnock, Karen Waahl
Family & Friends: Elias Salvator (thanksgiving! nephew of Jessica Long), Brandy & Rudy (friends of Don & Karen Melick), Lisa Antonio and Niki Conti (friends of Zaida Torres), Kwin Paul (14 y-o who experienced sudden blindness in one eye), Mary Lynn Bond (friend of Lynn McQuiston), Harry Fleming, Candie Parks, Teresa Fernandez (SIL of Daryl Flynn and Sheila Roberts), Alfredo (relative of Gloria Imhoff), baby Marco, Michelle S. Chapman’s mother (cancer), Rob and Lori Angus, Rachael Browne (DIL of Donna Browne), 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, 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, Cindy Rock, David Rodgers, Karla Schloemer, Vern (friend of Shar and Frank Dluhy), Pat Williams, Fred Thomas, Eric Shrieves (partner of Lynn Olglesby), Jennifer Stewart (Sonia Tellez’ niece), Pam Hutsrell
Special: Jesus, you make all things sacred through your presence. Be present with us and go with us so our lives would be blessed through Your continual presence, and so we might bless others with Your unending love. • We continue to pray for all those affected by natural disasters (fires, floods, earthquakes), as well as those who experience war or violence in our world. • We pray for our nation, that all would learn of Your ways, O Lord: to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with You. • 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, Meghan Rojas, Amanda S, Greg S, Geoffrey, Antonio Watt, Anthony Witcher, Isaak Allan
Jayson Gerken updates can be found on the “Team JayDawg” Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/TeamJayDawg
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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