Dear Friends,
Greetings in Jesus’ name.
Let me share a spiritual “Never Again List”:
- Never again will I live with guilt. for “there is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1 ESV)
- Never again will I allow bondage, for “the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” (2 Corinthians 3:17 ESV)
- Never again will I fear Satan, for “he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4 ESV)
- Never again will I confess weakness, for “The LORD is the stronghold of my life.” (Psalm 27:1 ESV) and “the people who know their God shall stand firm and take action.” (Daniel 11:32 ESV)
- Never again will I live in fear, for “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7 ESV)
- Never again will I show doubt and lack of faith, for “God has allotted to each a measure of faith.” (Romans 12:3 NASB)
- Never again will I claim lack, for “my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19 ESV)
- Never again will I say ‘I can’t!’, for “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13 KJV)
According to my sinful nature and unbelief I can and do falter. But living by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave Himself for me, the above statements are true – for me AND for you! Ponder the verses above that prove these points.
Coming Up this Sunday at Prince of Peace …
10:30 Matins with alternative accompaniment
Sermon “Think About Good Things” based on Philippians 4:6-13
The chancel will be decorated for Thanksgiving. You can help by bringing produce (or even non-perishable food items that afterward will be added to our food bank). We want to display the bounty of God’s goodness. Have items at the church before 11:00am this Saturday when everything will be arranged. “Oh give thanks to the Lord!”
This Sunday, we will conclude the sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians entitled, “How You Think is How You Feel”:
September 28: Think about Others
October 5: Think about the Prize
Thanksgiving: Think about Good Things
Coming Soon …
One-day Conference: Militant Secularism: Its Cause, Cost & Cure: You are invited to attend this one day conference on a topic of profound relevance to the church’s ministry in the modern world. It starts at 9:30am, Thursday, October 16 at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines. Featuring two speakers from the Lutheran Church and two representing the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), the open conference is a prelude to a regular meeting of the ecumenical dialogue between ACNA, the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, and Lutheran Church–Canada. There is no charge for admission, though a free will offering will be taken to cover the cost of lunch. Please pre-register by contacting the seminary by email (concordia@brocku.ca) or phone (905-688-2362).
Free and Joyous Response:
The Bible Study series, “Matters of the Heart” begins next week. It marks the beginning of Free & Joyous Response here at Prince of Peace. Have you signed up to attend one of the following? Have you invited someone else to come along with you? The same study for the week will be offered 3 times:
- Tuesday @ 9:30am – The Tuesday Bible Study
- Tuesday @ 7:00pm – Available during the four weeks of F&JR
- Sunday @ 9:00am – The Adult Bible Class
Sunday Breakfast: During the 4 Sundays of the Free & Joyous Response focus, breakfast will be served to Sunday School children and to adults attending the Sunday Bible Class option for the “Matters of the Heart” Bible study. We will say grace to begin eating at 8:50am. Then we’ll have a short opening downstairs before dismissing to our classes.
The Sundays October 19 through November 2 are organized around the theme, “God’s Supply – Our Trust.” Hudson Taylor spent 51 years in China as missionary during the 1800s. Being an early missionary to China, Taylor worked under the most challenging of circumstances. Yet he was able to believe and say, “God’s work done in God’s way will never lack God’s supply.” That is true still – for your home, for your local congregation here at Prince of Peace, and for our entire synod. It is an encouraging message!
Consecration Sunday & Luncheon is set for November 9. Sign up to attend this luncheon celebration that concludes our Free & Joyous Response emphasis. The meal will feature sausage and sauerkraut and all the fixings.
Attendance Commitment Forms have been in the bulletin the last couple of weeks and will be this Sunday. Join your brothers and sisters of Prince of Peace in this spiritual growth opportunity!
Online …
Do you like to sing hymns? – during the week? – or even just to listen to hymns? Check out this YouTube channel entitled “One LSB Hymn a Week” based on the Lutheran Service Book. Here is a sample, How Firm a Foundation (LSB 728). To listen click here .
In your prayers, please remember:
- All those under doctor’s care
- Christians suffering persecution in various parts of the world
- Those who struggle with mental illness
- Those traveling for Thanksgiving weekend
- The members of Prince of Peace congregation as we seek to grow in faith and spiritual life during Free & Joyous Response
The Lord be with you.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Pastor Kevin Walrath
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
1299 Brant St.
Burlington, ON
905-332-7671
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