“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”
(Galatians 5:22-25 ESV)
Dear Friends of the Risen Saviour,
Christian greetings!
Sorry! No meditation in this week’s PoP Enews. I’m on holidays.
But I’ll be back in time for this Sunday’s fun with the outdoor service and BBQ. I pray that, Lord willing, I’ll see you there.
However, there are plenty of links and news for you to check out below. Enjoy.
The Lord be with you!
Coming Up at Prince of Peace …
Sunday, June 26, 6th Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 Matins – outdoors!
11:00 BBQ
PoP News …
Our Outdoor Service and Congregational BBQ will be held this Sunday, June 26. There will an outdoor tent and great food. The BBQ will follow the 10 o’clock service. Dress casually. Bring a lawn chair if you’d like something more comfortable to sit on. Invite a friend.
Alive through Faith in the Gospel of Christ, a study of Paul’s Epistle to the Galatians (A summer sermon series)
June 26 “Before Faith, Bad Stuff was Evident” based on Galatians 5:1, 13-25 (Outdoor Service & BBQ)
July 3 “Before Faith, I Thought I was Really Something” based on Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18
Online News …
Nicaraguan Lutherans call for prayer, support following earthquake: Late on June 9, a major earthquake struck Nicaragua near the community of Chinandega, damaging multiple buildings and homes. The Lutheran Church—Synod of Nicaragua, LCC’s partner church, has been hit particularly hard by the quake. READ MORE
Teaching creationism to children is child abuse? Dr Lawrence Krauss calls teaching creationism to children ‘child abuse’. He wants to censor any science that contradicts his beliefs about atheism and evolution over millions of years. However, he doesn’t seem to grasp foundational philosophical and scientific concepts. Teaching lies to children is wrong because there is a moral law that says lying is wrong. But if atheism is true, then there can be no moral law other than people’s own opinions. To learn more about the science supporting creation see: … Watch Video
Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: Receptive Spirituality, The Liturgy of Holy Matrimony, Professor Martin Luther, 5th Century Archbishop Cyril of Alexandria, 2nd Century Bishop Irenaeus of Lyons and more. You can listen to what you want when you want at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app.
Restructuring Update: Preparing for Concrete Recommendations: Work on LCC’s restructuring process continues with phase three of the two-year process coming into view. READ MORE
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
