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Prince of Peace builds disciples of Jesus who know God, grow together, and serve the world.

This Sunday, September 13th is a big day to

Grow Together at Prince of Peace!

Join us in the church lobby from 9:15–10:15 AM for our Grow Group Fair and find a group as we prepare to begin our six-week churchwide study next week. The Sunday sermons will connect with each week’s study, so we really encourage everyone to find a way to participate—even if your group is just you and a friend or neighbor.

POC: Sara.Wilson@poplc.org

Also from 9:15–10:15 AM, we’re kicking off a new Sunday School year for children and youth! Classes are available for preschoolers through 12th graders, and everyone is invited to join us for our first Sunday of the new school year.

• Preschool and Kindergarten meet upstairs in the Nursery
• Grades 1–6 meet downstairs in Room 1
• Confirmation meet downstairs in Room 9
• Youth Class meet in the Youth Room

POC: Alex.Lillis@poplc.org

And in the evening, our Children’s Choir rehearsals begin! It’s a great opportunity for our young people to make music, make friends, and praise God together.

• Jr. Choir - 3PM in the Choir Room & Room 27
• HIMnals - 4PM in the Choir Room
• Orchestra - 6:15PM in the Sanctuary

POC: Allison.Smith@poplc.org

There are lots of ways to Grow Together this Sunday—come join us!

KNOW GOD THROUGH WORSHIP

Sunday Worship

8:00AM

10:30AM

Sunday School 9:15AM



Spanish Worship

9:00 AM

Amharic Worship

3:00 PM

Holy Communion is served at the 8:00 on the 1st & 3rd Sundays and at the 10:30 on the 2nd & 4th Sundays. 5th Sundays and celebration Sundays have communion at both the 8:00 & 10:30.

Calendar

For more details on all events, read below, visit our website, or email info@poplc.org.

ONLY THREE WEEKS TO GO!

Please consider giving an hour or two to one of our biggest community events of the year.

Angel Tree is back—and we need volunteers! Through Prison Fellowship Angel Tree, Prince of Peace will come alongside children and families impacted by incarceration to share the love and hope of Jesus this Christmas.

Angel Tree needs all kinds of volunteers—and delivering gifts is only ONE way to help! Whether you’re a people person or a behind-the-scenes person, there’s a place for you. We need help contacting families, organizing Angel Tree Cards, shopping, collecting and wrapping gifts, praying, helping with final organizing of gifts per family, and, yes, delivering gifts and connecting with families.

This is just the beginning! This website link will be your Angel Tree home base throughout the season. Today you can read more details and soon you'll find opportunities to choose an Angel Tree child, purchase gifts, volunteer, pray, and more. Bookmark this page and check back—we'll keep adding everything you need right here.

All women are invited to Gathering Day, the kickoff for the 2026-2027 year of Wednesday morning women’s Bible studies! On September 23 from 9:30 to 11:30 am in the Fellowship Hall, enjoy worship, snacks, and intergenerational fellowship, plus an introduction to the three small-group offerings for the fall. Our speaker for this special morning will Vicar Jung Choi. Come explore “Peace, Love, & Jesus” through large-group prayer and devotion and (starting 9/30) small-group studies! Read on for the three small-group topics that you can choose from this fall!

Promised Hope: Finding Peace in God’s Faithfulness by Michelle Dierks. Discover what eight different names and characteristics of God say about who He is and the hope He promises. Includes hands-on activities to help you pray and meditate. Led by Michelle Schiffner.

God’s Relentless Love: A Study of Hosea by Sharla Fritz. In this in-depth study of Hosea—one of the Old Testament's most challenging and hope-filled books—you'll see how God continues to call His people back, not with shame, but with mercy. Led by Jennifer Gross.

Spiritual Memoirs: Have a great time together as you put your life with Christ onto paper to leave as a legacy for your loved ones. Each week, respond to thoughtful questions that help you think about how God has worked in your life, and hear the memories of your fellow group members. Led by Arla Albers

Do you or someone you know have an interest in singing or playing music with us? Interested in trying a new ensemble? Have you been curious but not wanting to make a commitment? September is the time to try us out!

Have you ever thought about putting the story of your life and faith onto paper? Sessions will be on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM in Room 24 for a memoir-writing class open to both men and women.

Each week, Arla will provide writing prompts to help bring memories to life as you reflect on your experiences, your faith, and your walk with Christ. No writing experience is needed—just come ready to remember, write, share, and create something meaningful to leave as a legacy for those you love.

Please let Arla know if you plan to attend so she can have enough supplies available. Questions or RSVPs can be sent to Arlafp1@gmail.com.

Women of any age or stage of faith are invited for lively discussions of faith-shaping books and classic devotionals. You don’t have to commit to every month (unless you want to). Choose what interests you and attend on those months! Click HERE for a list of dates and readings for the year.

On Tuesday, September 15 at 7:00 pm on Zoom, we'll be reading a selection from the book "Devotional Classics." Each selection takes only 20-30 minutes to read! We'll be discussing the George Fox piece, titled "Walking in the Power of God," on page 186. (f you need a copy of Devotional Classics, here is an Amazon link.

Faith Shapers meets on Zoom the third Tuesday of each month from 7 to 9 pm, September through May (except December). Email Jennifer Gross to receive the monthly Zoom invitation to join us online!

Did you know the devastation in Nepal has directly affected communities served by Sowers Ministry—the organization Alex partnered with on her most recent mission trip?

These are people and places Alex knows, loves, and served alongside.

Click below to read the full story and learn how you can pray and help.

Did you know Prince of Peace has a church page on YouVersion, the home of the Bible App?

By selecting “Set as My Church,” you can stay connected with Prince of Peace right inside the Bible App while also enjoying all that YouVersion has to offer—including thousands of Bible reading plans and devotionals, audio Bibles, Scripture in multiple translations and languages, and tools to help you build a regular habit of spending time in God’s Word.

Connecting with our church page also helps Prince of Peace better understand how we can encourage and support our congregation as we Know God and Grow Together.

Simply download the YouVersion app from your phone and click below then search Prince of Peace and “Set as My Church.”

Check out these other August Newsletters!

Pastor John and Connie Denninger will be leading their 10th tour to the Holy Land in January 2027, and they would love to have a few Prince of Peace friends join them!

Walk where Jesus walked, see the places you've read about in Scripture, and experience the Bible in a whole new way.

Interested in learning more? Email connie.denninger@gmail.com to request a PDF brochure, or pick up a copy in the church office.

Thank You Prince of Peace!

Dear Prince of Peace Family,

The love and support you have shown me and my family since losing my mom, Rachel, has meant more to me than I can possibly say. The prayers, gifts, cards, phone calls, texts, hugs, kind words, and simply asking, “How are you doing?”—all of it has helped carry me through some really hard days.

I miss my mom terribly, but I am so thankful to know where she is. She loved the Lord with all her heart, and there is so much comfort in knowing that she is now in His presence, whole and free from all the suffering she endured here.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for loving me and my family so well. I am so very grateful for my Prince of Peace family.

Your sister in Christ,

Tiffany Sears

Prince of Peace Sermon Podcast

Prince of Peace is broadcasting our sermons on some podcast apps. Just search "Prince of Peace Lutheran Church Springfield VA." You can also visit https://poplcva.podbean.com or email

streaming@poplc.org for more information.

There's an app for that!

Did you know that Prince of Peace has a directory app! You can even update your own personal information. Click the button for the directions on downloading the app and creating your profile. If you would like to know more please email info@poplc.org.