Peace Talk - April 2010
Apostolic Mission Congregation of the LCMS www.yourpeace.org Pastor Kristian Bjornstad 2506 N. Main Ave. 343-9828
“Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” - 1 Corinthians 15:20
FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART: I recently received a mailing which spoke about two questions what were asked 1000 Americans back in 2006. The one question was “Do you believe that, after you die your physical body will be resurrected someday?” Only 36 percent answered “yes” to this question. The other question was: “Are you absolutely certain that Jesus died and physically rose from the dead?” Sixtythree percent answered “yes”! What a strange disconnect! It seems that we Christians are not understanding the central doctrine of the resurrection and that one of the main promises of Jesus’ resurrection is that it points to our own! YES! It is true that all humanity will be raised from the dead. Those “who have been blessed by the Father” will be raised to a very physical life in the paradise of heaven, Eden recreated! However those who died in their sins without Jesus Christ will also be raised, not to “Life”, but to an everlasting “death”. The very unique teaching of Christianity is that the body is a very integral part of being human. This is why we take care of it and do whatever we can to affirm it. To be fully human is to be body and soul, not “just” soul. Praise God for our bodies! Praise God for Easter’s resurrection promise!
In Jesus, Pastor Bjornstad
Sunday, April 11 Pot Luck and Financial Freedom Workshop! SUNDAY, APRIL 11: Guest Preacher Rev. Gregory Dwyer from Bronxville Concordia, We will be celebrating Concordia Sunday! As well Rev. Dwyer will share a 45 minute workshop called: FOUR FACETS FOR PERSONAL FINANCIAL FREEDOM after church. Plan to join us for POT LUCK! (sign up at the back!) FOUR FACETS FOR PERSONAL FINANCIAL FREEDOM 2010 can be a time to start over and to stay focused on achieving financial freedom. No matter what the economy, taking responsibility in this one area of your life can improve the quality of your relationships and your life in general. I. Examine your savings mindset II. Examine your relationship to money III. Examine your exit strategy for debt IV. Examine your mindset for the future Be empowered to change by the qualities which Christ gives.