“Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.”
(Revelation 1:4-6 ESV)
Dear Friends,
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!
“Explaining All The Scary Stuff In Revelation”: In 96 A.D. a miraculous thing happened on a rocky, desolate, 6×10 mile island in the Aegean. The apostle John was walking alongside the ocean when the majestic voice of God spoke from heaven bringing a message of cheer to believers who had been struggling with the harsh burden of persecution from the Roman Emperor Dimitian. The old disciple looked heavenward to see the clouds part and God revealing an amazing vision of His plan for the Church through the ages.
Unfortunately through the years Revelation has come to be seen as a scary book filled with confusing and even terrifying things.
So join us as we talk about that scary stuff, and learn that God didn’t give us Revelation to terrify us – but to reassure us. As you study Revelation, you will discover the following things:
- God has a plan for and is in control of His creation.
- He knows His people will suffer.
- He encourages us to focus on Jesus.
- He assures us of a final victory over evil.
- He says the faithful already share victory in Jesus.
“Explaining All The Scary Stuff In Revelation” starts this Sunday @ 9:15 in the church basement in the Adult Bible Class. Coffee will be on. You know you’re curious about the Book of Revelation! Check it out!
Coming Up at Prince of Peace …
The Third Sunday of Easter, April 19
9:00 Sunday School and Adult Bible Class
10:30 Holy Communion
Coming up in the Sunday Adult Bible Class … “Explaining All The Scary Stuff In Revelation”
Sundays @ 9:15 in the church basement. Coffee will be on.
Other News …
Ladies Bible Study Breakfast has been cancelled for this month (April). The next one scheduled is set for May 16.
Seminary Guild Day at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, is this Saturday with registration beginning at 8:30 am. Chaplain Harold Ristau will be guest speaker. (Refeshments provided by Ladies of Faith-London).
50th Anniversary events at Pilgrim, Hamilton: Pilgrim congregation offers an invitation to their 50th Anniversary Service on Sunday April 19th, at 11am. The guest Preacher will be Rev. Warren Hamp (a son of the congregation).
Prayer & Communion Service is an informal midweek service where we gather prayer concerns and I pray through them. We finish with a brief communion liturgy. You are welcome to attend with your prayer concerns or simply another opportunity to partake of the dear body and blood of our Lord Jesus which feed our spiritual life. The service will be Wednesday, April 22, at 8:00pm.
The Amber & Jade Tour – St. Catharines: Christian singer/songwriters Jennifer Jade Kerr and Chelsea Amber will appear in concert at Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines on April 22 @ 7:00 pm. Free will offering. Youth (ages 14-18) are invited to free supper with Jennifer & Chelsea @ 5:00 pm but you must pre-register by Mon, April 20 via pastorjuritsch@gmail.com or 905-935-5626. The event is co-sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church and CLTS, St. Catharines.
Church Indoor Spring Clean Up – mark your calendars for Saturday April 25 at 9:00 am – jobs for everyone – many hands make light work!
The Niagara Area Lutheran Choir will be performing at Pilgrim Lutheran Church on Sunday April 26 at 7:00 pm as part of their 50th Anniversary celebrations. All are invited.
LWMLC Niagara Zone Spring Rally’s theme this year is “Compassion and a Prescription for A Christian’s Mental Health” on Monday April 27 with registration at 5:30 pm. The event will be held at Faith Lutheran Church (1308 Hwy #3 E., Dunnville). It begins with a light supper and with dessert after the program. Please bring ready-to-serve fruit or a dessert. Ingathering will be for C.A.M.H.S.
Pilgrim Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Hamilton, will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2015 with a special weekend of Anniversary celebrations on May 23-24. On Saturday, May 23, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm they will host a meet-and-greet with the wife and family of our former Pastor, Rev. Koehler. At the 11:00 am morning worship service on May 24 the guest preacher will be Rev. John Nunes, a son of the congregation. At the 3:30 pm 50th Anniversary Worship service, the guest preacher will be Rev. Paul Koehler, another son of the congregation, and son of their first Pastor. A banquet will follow at Carmen’s Banquet Centre at 6:00 pm. Information about the various activities taking place during the year can be viewed on the Anniversary page of Pilgrim’s website, http://www.pilgrimlutheranchurch.ca/. Click the Anniversary Logo on the top left corner of the Home page. Tickets for the banquet are on sale now until May 3, 2015. To obtain tickets for the banquet or additional information, email mailto:plc50ann@yahoo.ca%20or call the church at 905-383-3923.
EDLYA 2015 Spring Retreat: The East District Lutheran Young Adults will have their Spring Retreat May 1- 3, at First St. John Lutheran Church, 4994 Line 34 (Highway 8), Perth East, ON. Here are the rates: Regular – $35.00; First Retreat/Students – $30.00; Married Couples – $60.00; Day Rate – $20.00 (meals and accommodations are included). Note: Those with Food Allergies are offered the day rate if they provide their own food for the weekend. Please indicate this on your registration. Click here to Register. Please register soon so they can plan the numbers for food.
March for Life (Parliament Hill): Lutherans for Life–Canada will be participating in the March for Life May 14, 2015, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The Board of LFL-C are pleased to announce that St. Luke’s Lutheran church in Ottawa, has graciously offered to host those participating in the March as well as the LFL-C Annual meeting to follow. The Board of LFL-C is praying that the representation of Lutheran sisters and brothers will be even greater in 2015, than last year when 11 pastors, approximately 8 youth, several members of the LFL-C Board and guests comprised a total of 33 persons involved. Please prayerfully consider taking part in this event in 2015.
WOW! Monday’s Seniors Lunch was very successful. We had 19 persons in attendance including 2 from the Carpenter Hospice. The presentation was very informative and well received by our seniors.
In your prayers, please remember:
- Velma’s family, whose sister, Norma, died on Monday. .
- LCC President Emeritus Dr. Ed Lehman and family: On Thursday, April 9, the Lord called to eternal rest Marge Lehman, wife of Dr. Lehman.
- Those who are ill
- Those who mourn
- Those suffering religious persecution in various parts of the world
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
