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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.

Join us next Sunday, June 14, for One Church Sunday as we gather for a blended worship service at 9:30am During worship, we will celebrate and receive our new members—be sure to give them a warm Prince of Peace welcome!

Following worship, we will hold our Annual Voters’ Assembly, including the election of Board of Servant Leaders nominees Christy Brown (for re-election) and Jerry Nepodal. Their bios can be found in the article below.

While the Voters’ Assembly is taking place, children and youth are invited to a special POP! Kingdom Party to celebrate the end of the school year. All children and youth are welcome!

After the meeting, stay and enjoy breakfast burritos and bagels as we continue the celebration together.

Swim for Bethany House Fundraiser

It's Not too Late to Give!

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

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. 

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

Calendar

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.

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.

2026/27 Proposed Budget

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.

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!

Dear Friends at Prince of Peace, 

I am so heartened by the support and appreciation this congregation continues to show to me, as well as my now husband Chip. 

It was God's plans - certainly not mine - that led me to a marriage in this first year of living in Virginia and being on staff as Director of Worship Arts at PoP. Those of you who know me well understand that I'm not one who enjoys the limelight, but I didn't want to not celebrate our recent wedding with my new family in Virginia.

Now - I do believe that major life events are over for some time, and I can re-focus on building upon the already amazing worship and music experience we have in our church. 

Thank you for embracing me, and now us, into this beautiful church community. I know other staff feels equally blessed to be working in such a caring, supported environment. 

With extreme gratitude,

Allison M. Smith

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

Euchre Card Night

Friday, June 19 at 6:00pm in Room 26

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

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

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.

More Upcoming Dates

More info coming soon!

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.