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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.

Praise God—and thank you, Prince of Peace!

Because of your incredible generosity, our Roof Campaign has exceeded its original goal of $225,000. As of today, $256,066 has been received!

Your faithful giving means we will need to use less of our reserve funds, allowing those resources to remain available for future repairs and ministry needs. What a tremendous blessing for our church family.

If you have not yet had an opportunity to contribute, gifts are still warmly welcomed. Any additional donations will further strengthen the church's reserves and help prepare Prince of Peace for future maintenance needs.

Roof replacement work is scheduled to begin Monday, July 20. During the next few weeks, you may notice construction activity and a bit of a mess around the church as the project gets underway. Thank you in advance for your patience as we complete this much-needed improvement.

Thank you again for your faithful generosity, your prayers, and your commitment to caring for the home where we gather to Know God, Grow Together, and Serve the World.

Blessings,

Brad Womble

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

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

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!

Recruiting English as a Second Language (ESL) Volunteer Teachers for the Fall!

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!

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.

Euchre Night is Back!

Friday, July 24 at 6:00pm in Room 26

Calling all Euchre players! Join us Friday, July 24 at 6:00 pm in Room 26 (the old library) for our next Euchre night. Please bring either an appetizer or dessert to share with the group. Beverages will be provided. All levels are welcome!

POC: Jessica Landon

Email Sara Wilson for details.

Updated 7/18/26

In a world where self-help is celebrated, why does enlisting the support of an LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor make sense? Estate gift plans can get complicated at times, as you weave desires for family inheritance with your desires to support your favorite ministries as well. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor is trained to identify how best to use the right assets for the right purposes that you have in mind, often with charitable gifting instruments that bring it all together. Your desire is to transfer God’s blessings, and to do so in the wisest way possible. To start learning how this works, contact our SED Gift Planning Counselor, Pastor John Denninger atJohn.Denninger@LFND.org.

GriefShare & DivorceCare

Tuesdays beginning September 8 • 7:00 PM

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Life can feel overwhelming after the loss of a loved one or the end of a relationship. Whether your pain is fresh or you've been carrying it for some time, you don't have to face it alone.

Join others in a caring, Christ-centered environment where you'll find understanding, encouragement, and hope for the journey ahead.

Everyone is welcome.

POC: Sara Wilson

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.