“Praise the LORD!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the LORD,
studied by all who delight in them.”
(Psalm 111:1-2 ESV)
Dear Christian Friends,
Won’t you come and give thanks to the Lord “in the congregation” with me this Sunday? I have problems – so do you – and we could feel sorry for ourselves “till the cows come home” and it wouldn’t change a thing. But as Christians in hospital tell me all the time, “I just look around and think, ‘It could always be worse!’” Some of the people who have said these words to me have had it pretty bad, and yet they say, “It could always be worse!”
Yes, there are so many things that the Lord is doing to preserve us day by day. And in addition, He daily forgives all of our sins and promises one day that Jesus will come and wipe away every tear and bring us into His heavenly and perfect Kingdom.
Indeed, Let us “give thanks to the LORD with (our) whole heart(s), in the company of the upright, in the congregation.” See you Sunday, Lord willing.
Coming Up this Sunday at Prince of Peace…
9:00 Sunday School for kids, teens and adults
10:30 Matins with alternative accompaniment
Sermon: “Don’t Make Me Worship Alone” based on Luke 17:11–19
(We give thanks to God, the Maker of heaven and earth, and of us!)
(We’ll also be dedicating our new piano)
Coming to PoP in November…
Free and Joyous Response
During the Sundays of November we will taking a journey entitled “Free & Joyous Response.” It will be all about God’s gifts of love to us, the happy effect those gifts have upon us, and how they change our lives for the better.
Free & Joyous Response involves not only the Sunday service but also Bible studies. Are you saying, “I don’t do Bible study!”? Well, you could for a mere 4 weeks. There will be 3 opportunities for you to get on board:
- Sunday @ 9:00am – The Adult Bible Class
- Tuesday @ 9:30am – The Tuesday Bible Study
- Monday @ 7:00pm – A special evening Bible study just for November for F&JR
Watch for upcoming opportunities to sign up for your involvement in “Free & Joyous Response” that begins November 10. Remember, Prince of Peace congregation is not “them” – it is “us!” Let’s do this together!
It will culminate with a Consecration Sunday & Luncheon on December 1. Save the date! More information will be forthcoming.
Coming Up …
During the Sunday School hour:
- “Testing the Spirits” – will be the next topic of the Adult Bible Class based on 1 John. Come and hear the witness of the Apostle John about Jesus, the Son of God, and the love of God that has come into the world for you. Coffee will be on.
- “Echo the Story” is a Sunday morning class for confirmands & youth at 9:00 a.m. What is Echo the Story? It is an imaginative way to engage in the Bible using storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. This approach helps participants discover meaning in the biblical account.
We’re going to the Pumpkin Patch! On Saturday, October 19, the Sunday School children are going to the Pumpkin Patch at Parkside Farms (519 Parkside Drive, Waterdown). Family and friends are invited! Cost of $8 per person includes a pumpkin, wagon ride, storybook forest and corn maze. It’s going to be lots of fun and we hope you can join us!
90th Anniversary celebrations at Redeemer-Hamilton next Sunday, October 20, with an Anniversary Service at 3:00 pm, dinner at 5:00 pm and a concert by the Niagara Area Lutheran Choir at 7:30 pm. Contact Ruth at 905-383-0366 if you would like to attend.
“Out to Lunch” Sunday – October 27. How about we go to lunch at Sotiris Restaurant on Harvester Road after church on the 27th? It’s an opportunity for us to share some time together and have some conversation and laughter. You can even invite a friend or two! If interested, please sign up on the board so that reservations can be made.
“SENIORFEST 2013 – A One Day Retreat for Seniors!” will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (322 East Avenue, Kitchener) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be a day full of informative sessions, activities and fellowship. The guest speaker, Dr. Mary Manz Simon, has authored a number of titles with CPH, her daily radio program is heard on stations in the U.S., and her magazine articles and national convention presentations reach thousands each year. The cost per individual is $5 for the day! Lunch is included. Registration deadline is Thursday, October 24th. Registration forms are available on the website: http://www.holycrosskitchener.org/ or by phoning Holy Cross church office at (519) 742-5812.
Jello-on-a-Stick coming up November 15-17: Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisherville invites all youth to attend their annual youth retreat “Jello-on-a-Stick.” Registration is $35 per person. Retreat speaker and topic are TBA. More information will be available shortly.
Stuff Online …
Lutherans for Life–Canada signs joint statement on euthanasia bill. Lutherans for Life-Canada and other Canadian pro-life groups have issued a joint statement calling for Quebec to rescind Bill 52, which seeks to legalize euthanasia. Click here to read about it.
Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released its annual Mission Newsletter, highlighting its mission work around the world. This year’s newsletter highlights LCC’s missions in Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Ukraine, Thailand, Cambodia, and Canada. Read it on your computer by clicking here.
Come and see The Legend of Jimi Lazer in Toronto on October 19. Tell your friends and family who live in TO. Watch the trailer here . Click on link for details film website here . Rev. Robert Munoz is the producer.
Week 58 of the Bible Reading Plan: (October 14-19)
| Monday | Jeremiah 3:1-4:31 |
| Tuesday | Jeremiah 5:1-6:30 |
| Wednesday | Jeremiah 7:1-8:22 |
| Thursday | Jeremiah 9:1-10:25 |
| Friday | Jeremiah 11:1-12:17 |
| Saturday | Jeremiah 13:1-14:22 |
You can listen to the day’s reading by clicking the links on our Bible reading webpage. Go to poplc.ca.
“Your testimonies are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.” (Psalm 119:144 ESV)
In your prayers, please remember:
- Free & Joyous Response in November. Pray that our people (that includes you! J) will be together in worship beginning November 10.
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1299 Brant St.
Burlington, ON
905-332-7671
