“But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
(2 Timothy 3:14–15 ESV)
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the name of Jesus, our risen Lord! He’s risen indeed!
“Confirmation is a custom of the Church and not a sacrament. … Confirmation declares of a catechumen that he or she is a Christian who has been baptized, confessed the faith, and is in communion with Christ and His Church. The reception of catechumens to the Lord’s Table assumes that ongoing catechesis (i.e. religious instruction) is the way of life for the faithful Christian. This rite of Confirmation emphasizes God’s work in Baptism and the words of His testament.” (from the LSB Agenda)
Please join me this Sunday as we gather as God’s people to witness and support the commitment of our confirmands. Their examination will be held Saturday morning at 10:00. The congregation is welcome to attend.
On Sunday at the 10:30 service they will give confession to their Christian faith in the rite of confirmation and through short essays they have composed. Let us rejoice on this their special day and give them encouragement.
The Lord be with you!
Sunday (April 30) here at Prince of Peace…
Third Sunday of Easter
9:00 am Sunday School & Bible Class
9:00 am Holy Communion
10:30 am Confirmation service and Holy Communion
Sermon: “Erin, Paige, and Megan on the road to Emmaus” based on Luke 24:13–35
PoP News …
Help needed to load Haiti Container: The Haiti container will be loaded Thursday, April 27 and Friday, April 28. Anyone able to help on either day would be gratefully appreciated. Hopefully the weather will co-operate.
EvangelFest 2017: Please note that EvangelFest 2017 which was planned for April 28-29 in St. Catharines has been cancelled.
Joyful Seniors: Being that we are observing Confirmation Sunday, we would like you to bring your Confirmation Certificate and/or pictures to our next meeting on May 10. It should be interesting being informed of your special day confirming your faith. The movie “Sharkwater” (winner of 22 international awards) will be shown which tells how Rob Stewart risked his life to stop the slaughter of sharks and save our oceans and the very earth itself. Rob Stewart passed away this year. We welcome everyone, not just seniors!
Halton Alive is having their annual walk for life on Sat May 20. The meeting place is Burlington Christian Fellowship located very near Prince of Peace at 2054 Mountain Side Drive. Here is a link to provide information for the event: http://haltonalive.com/walk-for-life . If interested, we could form a team and walk together. It would great to get more of the churches in our community to show solidarity in our support for life and our resistance to the culture of death which is so prevalent in our post Christian society.
CLTS Annual Call Service: We heartily invite members of LCC, and especially friends and family of the students and award recipients, to Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary’s annual Call Service at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Linwell Rd, St. Catharines, on Saturday, 27 May 2017, 4.00 pm. Three graduating pastoral students will receive their first calls, pending completion of requirements. One vicar will also receive his placement. Rev. Wallace Schulz, former Lutheran Hour Speaker and father of a graduate, is the guest preacher.
Annual Golf Tournament: Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 5 at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. The $100 per person registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers, hotdogs and a non-alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and prizes. Look for a registration form in your bulletin. We are also collecting prizes. If you would like to make a donation to the prize table, please send it to the East District Office at 275 Lawrence Ave., Kitchener, or to the seminary at 470 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines. Prizes need to be in by June 2. Committee members for the tournament are also being sought.
Online News …
Proposed Bylaws for LCC: The Commission on Constitutional Matters and Structure (CCMS) has completed and placed the proposed new Act and Bylaws for Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) online. Download the proposed bylaws here. Dates and locations are also provided for regional convocations. In addition, find out when/where upcoming regional discussions of the bylaws will take place, read a paper on why LCC needs such major restructuring, and find out the boundaries of the newly proposed Regions of LCC. READ MORE. By the way, here is a link to a webpage that has a chronological listing of the process and links to information. Click here.
LCC joins group seeking conscience rights for Ontario physicians: An open letter to Ontario’s 107 legislators from faith leaders, including the president of Lutheran Church–Canada Robert Bugbee, asks the Members of Provincial Parliament to amend Bill 84 to include the right of physicians and health-care workers to decline providing medical assistance in dying based on their conscience. READ MORE
Marriage: Human Construct or Divine Institution? Read the article here.
Listen to Christian music for the Easter season at Lutheran Public Radio. Click http://lutheranpublicradio.org/ and then push the play button.
Reformation 500 News …
On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church doors inviting scholars to debate the practice of selling indulgences which ultimately led to a more clearly proclaimed Gospel of forgiveness through the grace of God in Jesus Christ our Lord. Five Hundred years later we proclaim that it is still all about Jesus!
New Luther movie screening: “Martin Luther: The Idea That Changed the World” is showing in Waterloo. This new movie, produced for the 500th anniversary of the Reformation will be shown at the Princess Cinemas, 46 King St. N., Waterloo, on Sunday May 7th at 4:00 pm. Tickets are available through Historic St. Paul’s church office from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, Monday to Thursday. Any questions may be directed to: office@historicstpauls.ca. Cost per seat is $10 cash only. Ticket supply is limited so don’t hesitate to get yours early. Proceeds to: Nicaragua South Mission Fund and the Community Cupboard. See the poster in the PoP lobby.
In your prayers, please remember:
- Those in hospital
- Those receiving medical care
- Those who mourn
- Those undergoing chemotherapy
- Phil Klages’ brother, Ben, undergoing chemotherapy
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
