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

If you have pictures from the Oktoberfest event please contact Tiffany.Sears@poplc.org.

Dear POPLC Octoberfest, 2024 Volunteers and Participants,

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each of you for your incredible support and participation in this year’s Oktoberfest. Whether you signed up to volunteer, helped with setup, or simply attended, your presence made a huge difference in the success of the event.

Your hard work, enthusiasm, and willingness to serve brought joy to our community and reflected the heart of our church’s mission: Serve the world by our witness, action, and generosity. The Staff and the Outreach Ministry Action team are truly grateful for each and every one of you who contributed your time, energy, and talents to make Oktoberfest memorable.

May God bless you richly for your generosity and service.

“Together we serve: Sharing God’s Love in words and deeds”

Mezmur Tesfaye

Outreach Ministry Coordinator

KNOW GOD THROUGH WORSHIP

Sunday Worship

8:00 am – Traditional

10:30 am – Contemporary

(9:15 AM Sunday School

for Children and Adults)

Spanish Worship

9:00 AM

Amharic Worship

3:00 PM

 Live-stream 

Sundays at 10:30 AM

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 have communion at both the 8:00 & 10:30.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

Let’s show our appreciation for Pastor Michael and the outstanding job he has done leading our congregation. We also love and appreciate how Pastor Mark, Pastor Mezmur and Pastor Rob help to carry out the ministry of Prince of Peace. There is no better way to demonstrate our appreciation than by being in attendance during Sunday service. So let me encourage you to “Pack the Pews” this Sunday to demonstrate our appreciation for our Pastors, and more importantly honor our Lord in worship! You are also welcome to bring a thank you card on Sunday to share with our Pastors. Please mark your calendars and make a special effort to join us in worship! God is doing a new work at Prince of Peace. Come and be a part of it.

Brad.Womble@poplc.org

Your Vote as a Christian

As Christ’s representatives on earth, we are under a mandate to be “salt and light” in our culture (Mathew 5:13-16). One of the ways we do that is to vote in ways that honor God’s love for all humanity and the betterment of society for all. Our faith in God influences all aspects of our life, and that includes political life. Please vote with prayer and discernment. Pray for the election process and our commonwealth in general.

Children's Ministry

All students in Grades 1-6 are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship, games, and fun! On Saturday, October 26th, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm, Club 123 (for grades 1-3) will meet in Room 9 and Club 456 (for grades 4-6) will meet in the Youth Room. Both groups will have pizza and many fun games and activities. Please register your child by October 23rd if they plan to attend!

Oct 13 - Grow Group Launch

Oct 14 - Church & School Offices Closed

Oct 20 - New Member Reception

Oct 23 & 24 - School Chapels

Nov 1-3 High School Retreat

Nov 3 - All Saints Sunday

Nov 3 - CROP WALK (more info)

Nov 6 & 7 School Chapels

Nov 9 - Jerry Nepodal Swim for Bethany House

Nov 10 - Hymn Festival for Hurricane Relief

Nov 20 & 21 School Chapels

Nov 27 - Thanksgiving Worship & Pie 7pm

Nov 28 & 29 - Church & School Offices Closed

Dec 4 & 5 - School Chapels

Dec 7 - Fall Clean-Up

Dec 15 - Christmas Concert

Dec 18 & 19 - School Chapels

Dec 24 - Worship 3, 5, & 7pm

Dec 25 - Worship 10:30am

Dec 29 - Jan 4 - Hypothermia

2025

Jan 11 - POP Annual Chili Cook-Off

Feb 28 - Mar 1 - Gather 25

Mar 29 - Noah at Sight & Sound in PA

Aug 4-8 - VBS 2025

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

Please help us spread the word!

The Minister/Director of Worship Arts will serve as a visionary and creative leader responsible for overseeing, developing, innovating, creating, and executing all aspects of worship. The nomination form is on our website at www.poplc.org/jobs. The job description and option to submit a resume are also available on this page. 

Hurricane Relief

Bring your ECHO donations to the church and put them in the big white bin in the hallway near the office. MOST NEEDED ITEMS LIST

Hi, I’m Jerry Nepodal and once again I’m doing a solo swim-a-thon to raise money for the Bethany House of Northern Virginia on Saturday, 9 November 2024.

Bethany House has been serving our neighbors by providing short-term housing and life advancement services to women and children escaping domestic violence. 

There are two types of pledges you can make. One is simply a dollar amount for the entire swim. The second is a "Push Jerry" pledge wherein you pledge an amount/every minute beyond 4 hours.  I will take no breaks and will be swimming a combination of the breast, back, and free style strokes. Last year, I was able to do 6 hours, 10 minutes and we raised just over $10,000.  This year my goal is to swim a minimum of 4 hours, but will push for more with the "right incentive".

Our goal is to raise $25,000. For information on Bethany House of Northern Virginia and how to pledge, go to this website: go.rallyup.com/swimjerry24

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

What is Love in Action? Love in Action focuses on the "Serve the World" aspect of our mission statement. As a 501(c)3 organization, it funds mission outreach projects and provides financial assistance for individuals pursuing church worker education and training.

How Love in Action Serves the World

Love in Action supports church workers, indigenous leaders, and mission-oriented organizations that spread the Gospel and transform communities.

Board of Directors

The Love in Action Board is composed of Prince of Peace members, with three-year appointments approved by the Board of Servant Leaders (BoSL). The Senior Pastor serves as a non-voting member. Current board members include:

• Chair: Bob Coyle
• Aivars Baumanis
• Nancy Boriack
• Jaimie Douglas
• Jennifer Douglas
• Bill Klett
• Craig Mosford

Accomplishing the Mission

With the generosity of many donors, Love in Action has contributed over $2 million to mission-oriented ministries and church workers over the past 35 years. These donations ensure future generations are served by dedicated church workers who can effectively share the Gospel in a changing world.

Supporting Love in Action

You can support Love in Action through donations, which can be specified on your donation envelope or as an "Other" option on the online giving form. Your contributions are tax-deductible and will be noted on your Prince of Peace giving statement. Prayer support is also invaluable.

2023 Kingdom Impact

• $72,000 - Training and equipping 30 church planters in an anti-conversion area
• $40,000 - Supporting students at two indigenous pastoral seminaries in South America
• $10,000 - Young Life Fairfax, sharing the Gospel with local high school students
• $15,000 - LCMS Seminarian support for three students at Concordia Seminary
• $26,000 - Amharic Outreach Ministry

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” — Romans 10:14-15

Thank you for your support of Love in Action! Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our world and beyond.

Love In Action

Hello, Prince of Peace! Welcome to the GROW TOGETHER community! I am Sara Wilson, your dedicated Coordinator, thrilled to share some exciting news with you. Feel free to reach out to me for any assistance in getting involved. Let's embark on this transformative experience together! Sara.Wilson@poplc.org

We offer a designated room for nursing mothers or parents seeking a quiet space for their babies or young children. Located on the right after exiting the main Sanctuary doors, this room is exclusively for your use. Feel free to make use of this facility. A TV will broadcast the worship service, ensuring you can stay connected while in the room.