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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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| 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. | |
Combined Sunday Service Times!
Mark your calendars!
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Pentecost Sunday, May 24:
ONE combined Worship Service at 10:00am. All congregations that meet at Prince of Peace come together in the Spirit of Pentecost to celebrate our unity in Christ and mission. Following the service, everyone is invited to stay for a time of food and fellowship. We invite you to bring a dish to share as we gather together as one church family. Please note: no Sunday School and no other worship services that day.
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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| Since 1969, ECHO has been a lifeline for neighbors in Burke and Springfield facing hardship. Founded and supported by local faith communities, 22 congregations today appoint members to the board, give generously, and serve alongside nearly 400 volunteers. Prince of Peace was a founding member of ECHO and has continued our support for more than 55 years. Danny Revard currently represents PoP on the Echo Board. Echo is in need of you one morning a week for 3 hours to serve in various capacities. Please see the link below: https://www.echo-inc.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/ If you have questions call or come by the office and talk to Brad. | | |
May 16 - Climate Change Seminar #5 1-2pm
May 20 - Women's Brunch 9:30am
May 21 & 22 - POP School Rainbow Chapels
May 23 - Climate Change Seminar #6 1-2pm
May 24 - One Worship at 10:00am - All Nations Pentecost
May 25 - Memorial Day - Church & School Offices Closed
May 31 - Chip & Allison Celebration at POP 1:00pm
May 31 - Church Worker Signing Day - Robert Brown
June 1 - POP School Authors and Artists Day
June 6 - Jerry Swim for Bethany House
June 6 - Men's Fellowship Breakfast 8:00am
June 7 - Alex Reports on Mission Trip during Sunday School
June 7 - Grad Sunday 8:00am and 10:30am
June 14 - ONE Worship at 9:30am then Voters' Assembly
June 19 - Juneteenth - Church and School Offices are closed
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.
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We invite you to partake in a divine gathering on May 24th, unveiling a glimpse of heaven itself as our diverse congregations unite to honor the Lord and rejoice in the wondrous acts of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost.
Following our worship service, we will bask in the warmth of fellowship over a shared meal. Kindly bring a dish to contribute to our communal feast.
Please note: We will not have our normal services that day. Instead, we will gather for one big service at 10:00 am, and we encourage all the Prince of Peace family to come show their support for our congregations and the mission of Jesus for ALL NATIONS!
*This service will also be livestreamed at 10:00 am.
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Celebrating Chip and Allison's Wedding
PLEASE RSVP TO BRAD WOMBLE BY MAY 25!
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Chip and Allison are getting married in Milwaukee on May 16! Prince of Peace is delighted to host a reception in their honor on Saturday, May 30, from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Join us for an afternoon filled with fellowship, delicious food, laughter, thanksgiving, and of course, some truly unforgettable accordion music.
Gifts are optional, but if you’re looking for ideas, gift cards (Target, Kohl’s, or grocery stores) or a monetary gift toward her future husband’s move would be greatly appreciated.
POC: Brad Womble
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Church Worker Signing Day
Robert Brown
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.
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Coming soon! Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
June 6, 8-10am
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A wonderful opportunity to strengthen friendships and encourage one another in faith while enjoying a good, warm breakfast. Bring a son or friend, and plan to spend a memorable morning together— We look forward to seeing you there!
We will be blessed by popular speaker and “American History Missionary”, Bernie Beall. In this 250th anniversary of our nation, Bernie will encourage us with evidence of Christianity in our history and heritage. He will showcase Ten Leadership Principles Seen in America’s Formation as he shows the Founders’ words about God in their letters and monuments in Washington DC and tells stories of their faith. Your RSVP will greatly help our planning. Respond to aivars.baumanis@poplc.org no later than June 2nd.
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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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Music Camp @ PoP - Save the Dates
August 3rd - 7th 2026, Afternoons
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Students ages K-6th grade may attend; students ages 7th - 12th grades may be helpers.
Music Camp is going Around the World in Five Days! 🌍✈️
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! On the final day we'll hold a short performance for families.
Is your student interested? Let us know via this link! We'll get more info to you when it's available, likely in June.
POC: Allison Schweitzer
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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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Climate Change Seminar
Two more sessions left!
| | It’s not too late to join the last two sessions with Annika Gross as she presents “Native Plants & Animals in Your Yard” today and “Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly” next Saturday. | | Check out these monthly newsletters! | | 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? You may be wishing to include a very deliberate spiritual focus to your plan. Your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor is a fellow member of the LCMS. They can discuss with you, pray with you, all with an eye toward uncovering God’s plan for great use of His gifts. Contact Pastor John Denninger, our SED Gift Planning Counselor at John.Denninger@LFND.org. | | |
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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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