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

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.

Because of your incredible generosity, we've now raised $210,949—94% of our goal!

Now we're in the final stretch.

If you've already given, thank you! Your generosity has made this incredible progress possible.

If you haven't yet had the opportunity, or if God is leading you to give again, would you prayerfully consider helping us cross the finish line? Together, we can reach our goal and ensure this church home continues to serve generations to come.

Please help us finish strong by making your gift today. Every gift—large or small—moves us one step closer to 100%.

To give online: Click the button below, select "Other," and enter "ROOF" in the Designation box.

To give by check: Make your check payable to Prince of Peace and write "ROOF" in the memo line.



Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity, and faithful support.

Blessings,

Brad

Prince of Peace's Sunday Morning Women's Bible Study group is collecting school supplies to fill backpacks for donation to ECHO and Koinonia, our local community services organizations. See the link for the list of school supplies needed below. We have applied for a Thrivent grant to purchase backpacks and are gathering school supplies starting 7/11/26. If you would like to donate school supplies, please place them in the gray bin in the narthex by 8/2/2026.

LINK OF NEEDED ITEMS

POC: Darlene McCoy

Calendar

July 18 - 24 - Youth Mission Trip

August 3-7 - Music Camp

August 9 - Meet Prince of Peace 9:15am - Room 21

August 16 - Family Sunday School

August 23 - Family Sunday School

August 23 - Sunday School Training

August 30 - Blessing our School Ministry at 10:30am

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

Music Camp

August 3rd - 7th 2026, 1:00 - 4:00 PM ⁠

Students ages K-6th grade may attend ⁠

Students ages 7th - 12th grades may be helpers

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Each afternoon, kids will “travel” to a new place as they learn fun songs, try simple music games and music theory basics, hear exciting Bible stories, and create crafts inspired by different cultures. It’s a playful, hands-on way to explore music, faith, and creativity all in one week! Camp is led by our Prince of Peace (PoP) music leaders, along with awesome teen helpers from the church who bring tons of energy and encouragement. Come ready to sing, create, explore, and have a whole lot of fun! ⁠

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Registration Deadline: 7/13 ⁠

Registration Fee: $25 ⁠

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We will have a closing chapel at the end of camp on August 7 at 4:00 PM for students and parents!⁠

POC: Allison Smith

The Prince of Peace Endowment

Securing Our Future

Do you have a vision for a new ministry or a project that aligns with our mission? The Endowment is designed to bring those visions to life.

The Prince of Peace Endowment is more than a fund; it is a permanent foundation for our mission. By preserving the principal and only distributing a portion of the earnings, we ensure that your gifts become a living legacy—supporting the Gospel at Prince of Peace for generations to come.

How It Works

Professional Oversight: Our funds are managed by the LCMS Foundation, providing expert, faith-aligned investment stewardship.

Integrity & Security: The Endowment is independent of the general operating budget. The church cannot "spend down" the principal, ensuring the fund remains a perpetual source of support.

Strategic Growth: A portion of annual earnings is distributed to fuel specific ministry initiatives that fall outside our normal operating expenses.

Don't delay! The deadline to apply for funds is August 1, 2026.

Email Sara Wilson for details.

Are you new to Prince of Peace? Or maybe you’ve been attending for a little while and would simply like to learn more? We warmly invite you to join us for a Meet Prince of Peace event on Sunday, August 9th from 9:15–10:15 AM in Room 21.

This will be a relaxed and welcoming time to hear from Pastor Michael Hayes as he shares about our church’s story, mission, and community life. It’s also a great chance for us to get to know you! Some of our staff will drop by so you can put faces to names and feel more at home here.

To help us plan, please let us know if you’ll be attending by emailing Tiffany Sears.

Childcare is available—we have a fully staffed nursery for infants through age 6, and Sunday School classes for older children. You’re also welcome to bring your children with you to the event if that’s more comfortable for you.

We hope you’ll join us!

Updated 7/11/26

In a world where self-help is celebrated, why does enlisting the support of an LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor make sense? Many of us tend to procrastinate on big, important projects. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor can outline all the steps you need to accomplish in order to be successful in putting your plan together. They can then keep you on track in moving from one step to another, with friendly encouragement. To get started, contact our SED Gift Planning Counselor, Pastor John Denninger atJohn.Denninger@LFND.org.

We need persons with an interest in building a strong diverse community in our Prince of Peace neighborhood. Our ESL ministry has a need for daytime and evening teachers starting in September.  As an ESL teacher you will interact with people from around the globe who are anxious to learn more about their new Northern VA home while learning the English language.  The teaching commitment is for one day a week for two hours and requires no special teaching experience.

If you have an interest or just have questions send a note to ESL@poplc.org or call the Prince of Peace ESL Coordinator, Mark Rumohr, at 703-776-0947.  Can’t wait to hear from you!

More Upcoming Dates

Sept 13 - Grow Group Fair

Sept 20 - Grow Group Launch



Oct 3 - Oktoberfest

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.