Peace Talk - August 2009
Apostolic Mission Congregation of the LCMS www.yourpeace.org Pastor Kristian Bjornstad 2506 N. Main Ave. 343-9828
St. Paul Writes in Ephesians 4: And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ... I would like to introduce you to our worship team that is coming together to help us as a congregation sing. On the left we have a flutist Laura Robold (who is now engaged to Chris Jones, both new worshippers here at Peace!) You probably know Erika and Marja who are next to Larua. Please be introduced to Kristen next, 15 years old and a young woman who has a heart for the Lord even as she has only just started coming to church since this Spring with her little brother Austin! Both Kristen and Austin are looking to be baptized! Praise the Lord! And as well, finally, of course, you probably don’t need to be introduced to Hannah, the young lady on the right!
do not neglect the blessed work of the Lord here within the vessel of the Good News of Jesus Christ, His church! Sometimes it is difficult and sometimes not quite enjoyable. Sometimes you have to sacrifice something else in your life. But in the end, there is nothing like it! It is special because Jesus has first loved you and you love Him! Praise the Lord, indeed!!! In Jesus’ Peace,
Pastor Bjornstad
Wargo-Steveskey Flute and Guitar Duo On June 14th we had a concert of Classical Flute and Guitar music here at Peace Lutheran! The music was absolutely glorious and the musicians were VERY happy with the acoustics of the church. The audience was very small, but very impressed with the church and we had many comments as to how beautiful it was. Perhaps we can have more of these kinds of events at Peace!?
I am introducing them to you because they are examples of how God works his miracles of faith and life in order to build up the body of Christ. Each and EVERY one of us is so VERY important. They are examples of individuals who are discovering that God has given them each beautiful gifts which are not to be wasted, but used for the glory of God. Pleased be encouraged in your walk with God. YOU have gifts that the work of the Lord needs! Of course ALL our lives are to be a beautiful worship of God, but 1