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

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.

If you or someone you know is being affected by the government shutdown and in need of assistance, please reach out to Brad Womble. We want to walk alongside our church family and community during this time.

Next Sunday, November 9, we will take time in our worship services to celebrate and honor those who serve — and who have served — in our nation’s Armed Forces.

If you are a veteran or currently serving, we would love for you to join us as we recognize your service and express our gratitude. If you’re able, please consider wearing your uniform that day as we give thanks to God for you and your commitment to our country.

Prince of Peace and Nueva Vida

joyfully invite you to the Ordination of Guillermo Ledezma, who has completed the Concordia Theological Seminary – Fort Wayne Special Ministry Pastor Course for Spanish Speakers and will be ordained as pastor to Iglesia Luterana Nueva Vida,

Prince of Peace’s outreach to our Spanish-speaking neighbors.

Officiated by: Rev. Bill Harmon, President of the Southeastern District

Date: Saturday, November 16 at 3:00 PM

Location: Prince of Peace Sanctuary - Reception to follow.

Cristo para todos!

Calendar

This Week

Nov 2 - All Saints Day

Nov 2 - The Discover Experience - Session 2

Nov 9 - Armed Forces Day

Nov 9 - Discover Experience - Session 3

Upcoming

Nov 15 - Kingdom Club 5:30pm (Grades 1-6)

Nov 16 - Youth Silent Basket Auction 9:00am-Noon

Nov 16 - The Discover Experience - Session 4

Nov 16 - Ordination of Guillermo Ledezma - 3pm

Nov 19-20 - Thanksgiving School Chapel 9:10am

Nov 23 - First Communion Ceremony - 10:30am

Nov 23 - The Discover Experience - Session 5

Nov 24 - Men's Lunch at Milano's 12:30pm

Nov 26 - Thanksgiving Worship 7:00pm

Nov 27 & 28 - Offices Closed

Nov 30 - The Discover Experience - Session 6

Nov 30 - Advent Begins

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

On Sunday, November 16th, from 9am to Noon, we are hosting a Silent Basket Auction to raise funds for our Summer Youth Mission Trip to Cincinnati, Ohio. We are asking grow groups and individuals to donate themed baskets of at least a $50 value. Please submit the form to sign up to bring a basket. All basket donations must be dropped off by Wednesday, November 12th.

Bethany House Update

Thank you so much for your prayers as Bethany House goes through a time of transition to continue serving victims of domestic violence. During this downtime, we’ve been able to complete needed maintenance on the first home and finish renovations on the second home, which will be ready for service in the next few weeks.

To provide cheer at Thanksgiving, ECHO will connect donors with local families who would be grateful to receive the gift of groceries for a festive holiday meal. Donors may deliver food that they purchase themselves or may mail a food store gift card to the family(ies) assigned to them. Groceries should be delivered, or cards should be mailed to arrive by November 22. If you’re interested in finding out more, email Fran Eck at franalaneck@msn.com.  

The ECHO elves are busily planning the Holiday Gift Shop. ECHO needs donations no later than December 5th of new toys (not gift-wrapped, please) for children ages 0-15. Donors may bring toys to the white bin near the church office. As an alternative, gifts may be chosen from our Amazon Gift Wish List to be shipped directly to ECHO. The wish list link can also be found on our website, www.echo-inc.org, by clicking on Seasonal Programs under the Donate tab. Popular gifts include baby dolls, scooters with helmets, soccer balls (sizes 3,4,5), riding toys, and family board games. See a complete list of suggestions on the website.

Share the Joy of Christmas through Angel Tree

This Christmas, Prince of Peace is partnering with Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree® program to share the love and hope of Jesus with children in our community who have a parent in prison. Through Angel Tree, we’ll deliver Christmas gifts on behalf of incarcerated parents—each one accompanied by a personal message of love and encouragement.

This simple act of giving not only brings joy to a child on Christmas morning but also helps maintain family connections and opens the door for meaningful ministry opportunities throughout the year.

Learn more about the Angel Tree program and the powerful impact it has on families across the country. More details on how you can get involved will be shared soon!

We can face competing priorities when we think about planning our estates someday. The big decision to make is whether an estate plan is merely a legal/financial activity or is it an activity of faith. If wealth preservation is your goal, then you only need legal/financial assistance. But if blessing family and supporting ministry is your aim, working with your LCMS Foundation Gift Planning Counselor will assist you in expressing your faith desires. Contact our SED Gift Planning Counselor, Pastor John Denninger.

Early October 2026

Join your Prince of Peace friends for a 5-day, 4-night fall adventure through the beauty of Vermont and Maine! Together, we’ll enjoy breathtaking scenery, meaningful fellowship, and a taste of classic New England charm.

Trip Highlights:

• 2 nights in Vermont and 2 nights in Maine
• 4 hearty breakfasts, a classic country inn lunch, and 2 delicious dinners — including an authentic New England lobster bake!
• Guided tours with local experts and plenty of delightful surprises along the way

Estimated Cost: $1,200 per person

This will be a wonderful time of connection, laughter, and shared memories as we experience God’s creation in all its autumn glory.

If you’re interested, please contact Brad Womble to reserve your spot or learn more.

Mondays at 7 P.M., join us in Room 24 at PoP for a fun and inspiring Memoir Writing Class! Everyone has a story worth telling — and your family would love to hear yours.

What was your childhood like? What dreams did you have growing up? How did life turn out compared to what you imagined? Each week, we’ll provide creative writing prompts to spark your memories and help you bring your stories to life. By the end of the year, you’ll have a wonderful collection of memories — and you can even publish them as a keepsake for your family!

Come laugh, reminisce, and write your way through the chapters of your life. We’ll meet every Monday (except holidays) until May. Cost: $10 per person for the entire year.

Please contact Arla Albers at Arlafp1@gmail.com if you’d like to participate, so materials can be ready for you on night one. Don’t miss this chance to turn your memories into a legacy!

Our next First Communion Sunday will be on November 23 at the 10:30 a.m. service.

The First Communion Faith Milestone is recommended for students in 3rd grade or above. Before receiving the Sacrament for the first time, each student must attend one of our First Communion Classes and complete a First Communion Interview.

Students seeking to receive their First Communion should plan to attend one of the following classes with a parent:

• Class #1: Wednesday, November 12, 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
• Class #2: Saturday, November 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m. in Room 11
• Class #3: Sunday, November 16, 9:15–10:15 a.m. in Room 11

After attending a First Communion Class, any student who wishes to receive their First Communion will schedule their First Communion Interview.

Students who do not feel ready are welcome to wait until a later time. Our next round of First Communion Classes will be offered in Spring 2026.

More Upcoming Dates

Dec 3 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch

Dec 6 - Fall Clean-Up 9am

Dec 7 - Discover Experience - Session 7

Dec 10 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch

Dec 10 - POP Christmas Family Chapel & Dinner 6:00pm

Dec 14 - POP Annual Christmas Concert

Dec 17 - Noon Advent Worship & Lunch

Dec 17-18 - Christmas School Chapel 9:10am

Dec 20 - Kingdom Club

Dec 24 - Christmas Eve Services - 3pm, 5pm, 7pm

Dec 25 - Christmas Day Worship - 10am

Dec 28 - Worship at 10am only (No 8:00)

Dec 28 - Jan 4 - Hypothermia Week

Dec 29 - Men's lunch at Milano's 12:30pm

Prince of Peace Sermon Podcast

Prince of Peace is now 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.

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.