“Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
You have given me relief when I was in distress.
Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!”
(Ps 4:1 ESV)
Dear Christian Friends,
It is in the middle of the Bible – it is the book of Psalms. It is a prayer book, a hymnal, a journal of a child of God’s experience. It is one of the pastor’s tools in caring for people. When your heart is a mess and you don’t know where to go, it is a good place to start. Just read until you encounter a psalm and say, “That is exactly what I’m feeling and going through! God knows me! God understand me!”
For the next few weeks, I will be preaching on selected psalms.
Though summer beckons us to find a break from all our regular routines, let not worship of our God and attention to His message of love suffer neglect. God feeds and blesses us. Do not let it be suggested that churchgoing is a burden. He loves you!
Coming Up this Sunday at Prince of Peace…
10:00 Worship Service
Sermon: “Blown Away by God – in Which Way?” based on Psalms 1 and 2
Looking Ahead …
PoP’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) will take us on an expedition to the top of five mountains and teach you more about God’s might and grace and His Son Jesus.
Register now! Get excited to sing fun songs, do crazy crafts, eat yummy snacks, and more. Plus, you’ll learn all about Jesus so that you can go tell everyone about Him! Can’t wait to see you there! VBS is for kids going into JK to those going into Grade 6.
Register online at http://www.poplc.ca/ or call 905-332-7671. You can also invite your friends on facebook! For more information, go online at poplc.ca, email mailto:popburl@bellnet.ca or call 905-332-7671. Registration forms are also available on the VBS table in the foyer.
Volunteers needed: At Tell It on the Mountain VBS, you will connect children with the most important message of their lifetime: the miraculous story of what Jesus did for us, what we could never do for ourselves. If you can help full or part time, we have many ways to be involved to suit your schedule and interests. Talk to Jenn Shack or e-mail her at jenn@poplc.ca . You can find a signup sheet on the VBS table in the foyer.
Other VBS Help – see the “VBS Decorating Items Wanted” list pasted below
Attention . . . If you or your children or grandchildren are off to university this fall, please email mailto:campusministry@lcceast.cawith their name, email address (with their permission), and the school they will be attending and we will send them an email inviting them to a nearby LCC church. We will also let its pastor know that they will be in the area and share their contact email. Thank you, East District Campus Ministry Committee (P.S. Please copy the email to me at pastor@poplc.ca as I would like to stay in touch with them as well.)
Week 44 of the Bible Reading Plan: (July 8-13)
| Monday | Job 32:1-34:37 |
| Tuesday | Job 35:1-37:24 |
| Wednesday | Job 38:1-41:34 |
| Thursday | Job 42:1-17 |
| Friday | Psalms 1:1-6:10 |
| Saturday | Psalms 7:1-11:7 |
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
- What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
- What if we flipped through it several time a day?
- What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
- What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
- What if we treated it like we couldn’t live without it?
- What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
- What if we used it when we traveled?
- What if we used it in case of emergency?
Makes you think, …. “Hmm! Where is my Bible?”
Oh, and one more thing. Unlike our cell phone, we don’t have to worry about our Bible being disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill. And no dropped calls!
Makes you stop and think “Where are my priorities?”
When Jesus died on the cross, He was thinking of you!
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
VBS Decorating Items Wanted:
- A-frame ladders, various heights
(for making mountains) - Plain bed sheets, any size, flat or fitted
(blue, white, cream, green, brown) - Tarps, any size or colour
- Small tents (2-3 man size)
- Fire wood (for props…not for burning!)
- Electric campfire
- Camp lanterns
- Camp stove
- Camping pots/pans/dishes
- Ropes, various sizes/lengths
- Camping/hiking backpacks
- Artificial foliage/flowers
- Artificial Christmas trees, any size.
(With lights on is okay…) - Camp chairs
- Sleeping bags
- Other mountain-climbing/camping equipment
- Left-over paint, any kind, any colour
(but especially: blue, brown, green, white, black) - Old newspapers
- Kids plastic swimming pool (doesn’t have to hold water)
- Spare fabric, large pieces preferred (colours especially wanted: blue, brown, green, white)
- Large cardboard boxes
- Giant cardboard boxes
(from furniture or appliances)
