Peace Talk - February 2010
Apostolic Mission Congregation of the LCMS www.yourpeace.org Pastor Kristian Bjornstad 2506 N. Main Ave. 343-9828
Psalm 91:1-2 (ESV) He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."
FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART: What constitutes the beautiful family in Jesus? It is the the family that “dwells in the shelter of the Most High.” There are a lot of scary thing that we just don’t think about as families.... I remember so many times when I was a child when there could have been real trouble for my family - like the time I fell down the side of a mountain with an open jack knife in my hand, or when my sister had her stomach pumped after eating poison berries, or my brother after he drank gasoline. And how many times did I fall out of a tree, one time being almost impaled? And then to learn a bit later in life that when I was a child my mother almost died - TWICE! How would my life be different today if she had? And how many times have I gotten into a vehicle now and escaped death? (My wife will say many more times than she! She thinks I trust God WAY too much when I drive.) And of course those trials are almost negligible put up against the terror of broken relationships, abuse, and divorce. In daily life of the family (and in the midst of every joy and happiness) the reality of the prayer “if I should die before I wake...” and the promise of God’s shelter, strength, forgiveness and salvation is that singular balm for our fearful hearts. Jesus loves to give courage, peace, hope and love in every situation. Praise God! Be family!
In Jesus, Pastor Bjornstad
PEACE CHURCH FAMILY IS GROWING! Early January saw the birth of Laura Kate to Bill and Lisa Hoffman (picture at right)! Her baptism is scheduled for Easter Vigil Service! Sunday, February 14th will see the baptism of Isabella Faith Paolucci as well as the two church neighbor boys Michael and Shamar, sons of Norada, a family who are excited to be a part of our FAMILY church! Also pray for the Durkin family who are expecting the birth of Emma very soon! PRAISE GOD!!! Keep Praying! Keep Inviting! God wants EVERY child to be baptized and every family cared for!