“You have led in your steadfast love the people whom you have redeemed;
you have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.”
(Exodus 15:13 ESV
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the name of Jesus!
One of the more glorious things about being a Christian and reading God’s Word is the way that verses pop up at just the right time by the working of God’s Spirit. Such is the verse quoted above.
When a Christian dies, we rejoice in the victory of Christ. And that’s what this Holy Week is all about – The Passion and Victory of Jesus Christ our Saviour. Jesus Christ is God’s Son who came into the world to become the perfect sacrifice for sin – our sin. He suffered in our stead to take away our sins and the sin of the whole world.
Then, on Easter morn, His ultimate victory was displayed by way of an empty tomb. Jesus had risen from the dead. Death was not able to subdue Him.
By faith, His victory becomes our victory. By faith, we are “the people whom (He has) redeemed.”
Now, when death comes knocking on our door, it has to submit to the victory of the risen Lord. And we pray, along with the exuberant Moses, “You have guided them by your strength to your holy abode.”
“The last enemy to be destroyed is death.” (1 Corinthians 15:26)
Rest in peace, all you faithfully departed. “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!”
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all!
Sunday (April 1) here at Prince of Peace…
9:00 am Easter Breakfast (NO Early Service)
10:30 am Easter Communion Service
Holy Week at Prince of Peace …
May the Lord bless you as God points us to His Son, Jesus, the Lamb of God!
Maundy Thursday Service, March 29 @ 7:00pm “His Blood”
Good Friday Service, March 30 @ 10:30am
Easter Sunday Breakfast, April 1 @ 9:00am Easter Breakfast
Easter Sunday Celebration Service, April 1 @ 10:30am. “Who’s the April Fool?”
Prince of Peace News …
Easter Lilies for Easter Sunday — Members of the congregation are invited to bring in Easter lilies for our Easter display. You can bring them to the Church any time up to Good Friday and take them home with you after the Easter Sunday worship service.
Easter Breakfast: The youth planning to attend the National Youth Gathering in 2019 and their parents are hosting this year’s Easter Breakfast. They will provide the food. Just come hungry at 9:00am Easter morning. Your free-will offering will help them attend the Gathering.
Voters’ Meeting at Prince of Peace, April 8 at 11:30: The new LCC Constitution has been sent to all Lutheran Church-Canada congregations for ratification. Our voters’ meeting to approve the LCC constitutional amendments will be held on April 8 at 11:30 am. A copy of the constitutional amendments and related information is posted on the bulletin board in the coatroom.
Membership in Seminary Guild: We are collecting $5 per man or lady for membership in the Seminary Guild. We are hoping the men of our congregation will join, too, as membership in a “Guild” means being part of “any association for mutual aid and the promotion of common interests.”
Guild Day at the Seminary is Saturday, April 14 at 9:00 am. If you are able to attend, $16 covers the catered lunch. We will send in one registration for all. Meet at the church to carpool to the Seminary.
Spaghetti Dinner and Baked Goods Live Auction: Come hungry to Prince of Peace on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 5:00pm. This Spaghetti Dinner will be a Youth fundraiser for their goal to attend the National Youth Gathering in Langley, B.C. There will also be a baked-goods live auction. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for kids 3-12 years of age and kids 2 and under are free. Tickets will be available after Easter in the church lobby.
The Annual Meeting of the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Ave., St. Catharines on April 8, 2018 at 3:30 pm. The meeting will be followed by a Soup Supper. All those interested are very welcome to join us.
Seminary’s Annual Golf Tournament: Mark your calendars now! Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, June 4th at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am.
Online News …
Lutheran Public Radio: Listen to sacred music for Holy Week/Easter by clicking here.
Forging Armour, Apologetics Conference: (May 26) {RSVP Deadline May 16}
Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Kitchener and Rev. Perry Hart are hosting a Forging Armour Conference for ages 12 – 100 on May 26 (9:00 am – 3:30 pm). The Conference speaker, Rev. Charles St-Onge, will be talking on “Speaking Scientifically and Believing the Bible: thoughts from an Engineer–Sci-fi–Pastor.” This apologetics (making a defence for the faith we have) conference will speak to how one can appreciate science while loving the Bible. $25/person covers all expenses for the day, including food and all sessions. Space is limited to 200 attendees. Register online at http://forgingarmour.com and click on “Conference” or contact Rev. Perry Hart at 519-742-1589 ext. 202.
In your prayers, please remember:
- Those recovering from surgery
- Those being treated for cancer
- Those who mourn
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
