“How can a young man keep his way pure?
By guarding it according to your word.”
(Psalm 119:9 ESV)
Dear Friends,
Greetings in Jesus’ name.
I share with you words of John Bunyan that might direct our thoughts this Lenten season:
I find to this day seven abominations in my heart: (1) An inclination to unbelief. (2) Suddenly forgetting the love and mercy that Christ shows us. (3) A leaning to the works of the Law. (4) Wanderings and coldness in prayer. (5) Forgetting to watch for that which I have prayed for. (6) A tendency to murmur because I have no more, and yet a willingness to abuse what I have. (7) I can do none of those things which God commands me, but my corruptions will thrust themselves upon me so that “When I would do good, evil is present with me.” (Romans 7)
These things I continually see and feel and am afflicted and oppressed with; yet the wisdom of God orders them for my good. (1) They make me abhor myself. (2) They keep me from trusting my heart. (3) They convince me of the insufficiency of all inherent righteousness. (4) They show me the necessity of flying to Jesus. (5) They press me to pray to God. (6) They show me the need I have to watch and be sober. (7) And they provoke me to look to God, through Christ, to help me and carry me through this world. Amen. (John Bunyan)
May the Lord continue to bless our Lenten journey!
Coming Up at Prince of Peace …
Sunday, March 22
9:00 Sunday School & Adult Bible Class
10:30 Worship Service
In the wisdom and mercy of Almighty God, Elda was called home to paradise on Saturday, March 14. Elda’s funeral will be held on Friday, March 20, 2:00 pm, at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Visitation for family and friends will be from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at the church. Refreshments will follow the service at the church. “Blessed before the Lord is the death of His saints.” (Ps. 116:15)
Ladies Bible Study Breakfast – Ladies, come on Saturday March 21 at 9:00 am for our women’s Bible Study. In addition, we will be putting together some baked/Easter goodies to take to our next-door neighbours at Halton Women’s Shelter. Please drop off your contribution before 11 am.
Easter Sunday Potluck Breakfast – You’re invited to our family potluck breakfast at 9:00 am on Easter morning, April 5 (a sign up sheet is posted on the bulletin board). There will also be an Easter egg hunt for the kids!
News …
Chilifest 2015 – Yes, it was such a great success we want to do it again! We would still like to see a couple more people volunteer for the organizing committee. Let Dave or Brad know if you can help.
Easter Lilies for Easter Sunday— Members of the congregation are asked to bring in Easter Lilies for our Easter display. Bring them to the Church any time up to Good Friday. Thank you
It’s time to renew your membership with the Concordia Lutheran Seminary Guild. Just $5 for one year’s membership will help support the Seminary and its students. Envelopes are available on the bulletin board in the lobby. Please forward your membership request to Kathy by April 12.
The Canadian Lutheran presents On the Trail of Martin Luther: It’s an inspirational journey through Germany that follows the epic trail blazed by Martin Luther. Highlights… Worms, Gutenberg Museum, Mainz, Erfurt, Wartburg Castle, Lutherhaus, Dresden, Leipzig, St. Thomas Church, Eisleben, Wittenberg, St. Mary’s Church, Berlin. You are invited to the webinar on Mar 31, 2015 at 7:30 PM EDT. You can register for the webinar here .
Lent at Prince of Peace …
May the Lord bless you as God points us to His Son, Jesus, the Lamb of God. Lent continues at Prince of Peace:
The Season of Lent at Prince of Peace …
Bible Reading Suggestion: Read Matthew’s Gospel this Lent as it fits with the midweek Lenten series and the Sunday morning Bible studies.
Thursday Lenten Services @ 7:00 p.m.
Lenten Thursday, March 26 “The King on the Cross” based on Matthew 27:35–44
Lenten Sunday Services @ Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
March 22 “Having My Security Blanket” based on Genesis 28:10-22
March 29 “Giving Up My Pride” based on Zechariah 9:9-10
Holy Week
Maundy Thursday, April 2 @ 7:00pm “The King’s Feast”
Good Friday, April 3 @ 10:30am “The King Forsaken”
Easter Sunday, April 5 @ 9:00am Easter Breakfast
Easter Sunday, April 5 @ 10:30am “The King Raised”
Online …
The Lutheran Hour can be heard on the air on radio AM 8:20 (Funny 820) every Sunday at 8:00 a.m. Listen to it while you’re eating breakfast or on your way to Sunday School! Or listen anytime online. Click here. You can even download an app so you can listen on your device (Search for Lutheran Hour Ministries).
In your prayers, please remember:
- Those who mourn
- Those under doctors care
- Those suffering religious persecution in various parts of the world
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
