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KNOW GOD THROUGH WORSHIP
Sunday Worship
8:00AM
10:30AM
Sunday School 9:15AM
Spanish Worship
9:00 AM
Amharic Worship
3:00 PM
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One Church Sunday
June 14 at 9:30am
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Sunday, June 14:
One Church Sunday!
9:30am - Blended Worship Service
10:30am - Annual Voters' Assembly - During the Voters’ Assembly, children and youth are invited to join us for a POP! Kingdom Party as we celebrate the end of the school year. All children and youth are welcome!
Breakfast Burritos and Bagels to follow Voters' Meeting.
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You may have noticed leaks in several places in the Sanctuary and in areas under the flat roof. We have spent about $20,000 on repairs over the last eight years and have been able to extend the life of the roof. However, now is the time for a total replacement.
Due to your generous giving in the past, we were able to make a down payment of $175,000. We hope to have reserve funds of around $100,000 at the end of this fiscal year. We now need to raise the remaining $225,000 to complete the work.
Please carefully consider what you can do to help. Make checks payable to Prince of Peace and write “ROOF” in the memo line.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Brad
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This Sunday, the pews at Prince of Peace will showcase nearly 140 handmade quilts created by our quilters since January, along with baby quilts that will be donated to ASSIST and the MaRiH Center.
During worship, the quilts will be blessed before being shipped to Lutheran World Relief, bringing comfort and hope to people around the world. We invite you to enjoy this beautiful display of faith and service, and please sit gently to help protect the quilts.
Please note: The quilts are not for sale. Our annual quilt sale will be held later this year in November/December.
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May 31 - Church Worker Signing Day - Robert Brown
May 31 - Installation of Summer Youth Interns Robert Brown and Annika Gross at Both Worship Services
June 1 - POP School Authors and Artists Day
June 6 - Jerry's Swim for Bethany House
June 6 - Men's Fellowship Breakfast 8:00am
June 7 - Alex Lillis Reports on Mission Trip during Sunday School
June 7 - Grad Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am
June 14 - ONE Worship Service at 9:30am then Voters' Assembly
June 14 - New Member Celebration - 9:30am
June 19 - Juneteenth - Church Office Closed
June 19 - School Office Open
June 22 - 26 - VBS Week
June 28 - VBS Worship at 10:30am
For more details on all events read below, visit our website, or email info@poplc.org.
| | The Nominating Team (Mark Rumohr, Dave McLean, Jackie Faulhaber, Patrick Maloney, and Pastor Hayes (ex officio) is pleased to report the nominations of two persons for the Board of Servant Leaders: Christy Brown (for re-election) and Jerry Nepodal. The Congregation will vote on these two nominees at the Voters' Meeting on June 14. | | |
Christy Brown has served on the BoSL for the last 3 years. For 2 of those years she has been the secretary. Christy has been a member of PoP since they moved to the area in 2020. Christy sings in the Chancel choir, hosts the Bible in a Year small group and participates in WoW.
Christy is married to Richard who also sings in the chancel choir and occasionally is a liturgist. They have 3 sons: Robert is graduating high school and going to Concordia Nebraska in the Fall. Samuel will complete his freshman year of high school and enjoys band. Timothy will complete 7th grade and is looking forward to having the summer off.
Christy enjoys board games and reading and looks forward to another term on the BoSL.
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Jerry Nepodal, a member of Prince of Peace since 1980, has served in countless capacities across many ministries. He has taught Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Confirmation classes on numerous occasions. He also served on the preschool board as Superintendent. Jerry consistently participates in Prince of Peace outreach ministries, such as Oktoberfest and the Hypothermia Shelter, and is actively engaged in worship ministries as a liturgist and usher. He is currently helping expand outreach through curriculum development and instruction in the English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry.
| | The proposed 2026/27 budget is now available in the office. Please stop by and pick up a copy from Brad if you would like to review before the June 14, Voter's Meeting. | | |
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.
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Church Worker Signing Day
Robert Brown
This Sunday, May 31st, 9:15am-9:30am in the Narthex
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A Celebration is in order! One of our members, Robert Brown, has decided to enroll at Concordia University, Nebraska to follow God’s call into church work. All are invited to join us for a Church Worker Signing Day on Sunday, May 31st at 9:15am in the Narthex. Robert will publicly sign his Church Worker Letter of Intent, and we will celebrate his commitment and lift him up in prayer.
| | Graduates, click on the QR code above to register by this Sunday, May 31st! |
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We’re excited to announce Pray & Go, our annual outreach focus for the month of July. This is a 30-day journey where we commit just 5–7 minutes each day to pray, read, and intentionally live out the Great Commission. We believe God will use this time to grow our faith and help us reach others in authentic ways.
(Optional bonus) In addition, for those who would like to participate, we’ll gather every Sunday between services throughout July to pray together, encourage one another, and share what we’ve been learning from the book and testimonies. Whether you’ve been attending regularly or are just getting started, this is a great opportunity to Grow Together in faith and community. These gatherings will take place in Room 21.
The commitment begins Wednesday, July 1, and participants must pick up their book by June 28. Books will be available for pick-up under the big cross in the church lobby on Sundays in June. Registration is now open—we encourage every member to take part!
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You’re Invited! Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday, June 6, 8-10am, Fellowship Hall
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Men, C’mon and join us for a morning of good food, good company, and a good story.
We invite you to gather for a warm breakfast, uplifting fellowship, and an engaging presentation on the nation’s Founders’ faith and their spiritual life lessons. Bring a guest and make it a morning to remember!
Your RSVP will greatly help our planning. Respond to aivars.baumanis@poplc.org no later than June 2nd.
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Euchre Card Night
Friday, June 19, 6pm in Room 26
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Calling all Euchre players! Join us Friday, June 19 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: Brad Womble
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We are selling Prince of Peace t-shirts, sweaters, & sweatshirts to raise funds for our Summer Youth Mission Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. All orders can be placed online, and the proceeds go directly towards our Summer Youth Trip. Help support our youth group and represent Prince of Peace!
POC: Alex Lillis
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| A big thank you and God bless you goes out to all of you who have contributed money for the purchase of Bibles to be given out by Alex Lillis and the Sowers Team. God's Word changes lives and you are a part of that by your giving. Please pray for those who have received His Word and be open to how God will allow you to be part of His mission to the lost. | |
Swim for Bethany House Fundraiser
June 6 at 9:00am
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For the past six years, Prince of Peace member and Spring Hill resident Jerry Nepodal has hosted a solo swim-a-thon to support Bethany House of Northern Virginia, raising $12,000 in 2024 alone. This year, Jerry is joined by fellow swimmers Jim Clark and Mike Robey with a goal of raising $20,000+ to support housing and furnishing projects for women and children escaping domestic violence. An $8,000 matching pledge will double donations up to that amount. To learn more or make a pledge, visit:
RallyUp Pledge Page
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Updated 5/30/26
A good gift plan within an estate includes inheritance for family and gifts to ministry. Some might consider this a difficult task. How does an LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor help? Many people can get involved in this gift planning and estate process. It can include attorneys, tax preparers, financial planners, as well as ministry leaders and family members. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor will assist with your communication with all these people so that you construct a plan that will last.Contact Pastor John Denninger, our SED Gift Planning Counselor at John.Denninger@LFND.org.
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Many Christians struggle with addiction to porn.
These online resources are available to you today:
STRIVE for men: covenanteyes.com/strive/
ARISE for women: covenanteyes.com/arise/
RESTORED VOWS for couples: covenanteyes.com/restored-vows/
EQUIPPED for parents protecting their children: covenanteyes.com/equipped/
You may register for any of the above by clicking on the links and signing up through your email. The service is free and anonymous.
VICTORY software purchase: covenanteyes.com/victory/
Covenant Eyes software is also available to purchase providing accountability tools, monitoring and blocking, learning courses, and a supportive community for your journey to freedom.
Use 5Stones discount code to reduce the price of the software.
You can sign up for any of these helpful tools online.
But, if you need to talk to someone, or work together in this struggle, you may contact Brad in the office. Your information will be kept confidential.
Blessings, Brad
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Sacred Heart Counseling is offering their services here at Prince of Peace. Their specialties of service include children, youth, adult, marriage and more. Please contact Katie Atwell by email at katie@sacredheartva.com or by calling 571-300-0205. |
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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" or use this link on your favorite podcast tool. You can also visit https://poplcva.podbean.com or email
streaming@poplc.org for more information.
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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.
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