“ I have set the Lord always before me.
Because he is at my right hand,
I shall not be shaken.
Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
my body also will rest secure,
because you will not abandon me to the grave,
nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
You have made known to me the path of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence,
with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
(Psalm 16:8-11 NIV
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the name of Jesus!
David writes this psalm with great faith that the Lord will help him. He trusts that God will not abandon him in his hour of need.
We know of David as a shepherd and as a king. But here in this psalm he is also a prophet. He writes of something that will come to pass a thousand years later when his son – several generations removed – will be crucified and three days later, instead of decaying, will rise from the dead. Jesus is the Son of David who came as the Messiah, laid down His life to take away your sins and mine, and then rise victorious over death and devil.
And that’s not just my opinion. The apostle Peter’s preaching recorded in the Book of Acts confirms it:
God raised (Jesus) up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. For David says concerning him, “I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; … My flesh also will dwell in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption.” (Acts 2:24–27 ESV)
For us today and because of the risen Jesus, we too have hope. Our bodies also shall rise to new life by the power of this risen Lord.
Therefore, we do not fear. We are filled with joy in His presence. We shall not be shaken.
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Sunday (April 15) here at Prince of Peace…
9:00 am Holy Communion
9:00 am Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 am Holy Communion
11:30 Youth Bible Study
Prince of Peace News …
Joyful Seniors will meet Wednesday, April 11th at 1:00pm. The feature will be an audio presentation from Focus on the Family entitled “Finishing Strong.” I think you will enjoy it.
Spaghetti Dinner and Baked Goods Live Auction: Come hungry to Prince of Peace on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 5:00 pm. 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 are available in the church lobby. (Also, if anyone would like to donate baked goods for the auction, please let us know.)
Adult Bible Study: The Bible Study series “Uninvited” features bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst offering help to explore the roots of rejection; the lies we believe as a result; and the truth about who God is, who we are, and what it looks like to live loved. Join the class Sunday mornings at 9:00am downstairs. The coffee will be ready.
Men’s Breakfast: will be served along with Bible study on Saturday April 14th, at 8:00am at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, 1054 Upper Sherman Ave., Hamilton. RSVP by April 12th to donmillard409@gmail.com.
Guild Day at the Seminary is Saturday, April 14 at 9:00 am. If you are able to attend, $16 covers the catered lunch. Meet at the church to carpool to the Seminary. Thank you!
EDLYA (East District Lutheran Young Adults) invite you to a retreat May 4 to 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 30 Erie Ave N, Fisherville. Pastor Danielson is going to be the speaker and the topic is The Occult: A Christian Perspective. They want all of you 18-35 year olds to come out! For more info contact Erika Schroth-Gajdos erikaes12@gmail.com.
Spring Clean Up Saturdays at Prince of Peace will be held on April 29 and May 6. Stay tuned for further details.
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 …
Forging Armour, Apologetics Conference: {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. Register online at http://forgingarmour.com and click on “Conference” or contact Rev. Perry Hart at 519-742-1589 ext. 202.
Tragic Loss of Life in Humboldt, SK: Joining people around the world, members of Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) congregations and their pastors mourn the loss of the 15 lives in the tragic bus crash in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, Friday, April 6. “The community is in our prayers as it tries to understand what has happened,” said LCC president, Rev. Timothy Teuscher. “And we hold the individual families in our hearts as they begin saying their final farewells to their loved ones.” (Source InfoDigest, April 10, 2019)
Related article: When we grieve.
LCC pastor, Rev. Clint Magnus, who serves St. John’s Lutheran Church in Humboldt has provided support, prayer, and counselling to those gathered in the Humboldt arena, site of Sunday’s community vigil. He reports that the accident affected two congregation members who lost a grandson.
In your prayers, please remember:
- Those being treated for cancer
- Those who mourn
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
