Peace Talk - March 2010
Apostolic Mission Congregation of the LCMS www.yourpeace.org Pastor Kristian Bjornstad 2506 N. Main Ave. 343-9828
All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; - 2 Corinthians 5:18
FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART: What constitutes the beautiful family in Jesus? It is the people of God reconciled both to God and each other. Every family has its good, bad and ugly. With every gladness there is usually a sorrow. With every good relationship there is always at least one that is broken. Strangely, even a broken family is still family! The bonds of family are so very strong. It is because you can’t just exit a family that broken family relationships are so hard to deal with. And this is why healed relationships are such a joy! And to this end we are given the gift of God to the church in the Ministry of Reconciliation. Whether is it brother/sister, husband/wife, child/parent relationships, it is Jesus Christ that can make a powerful difference. I have seen it over and over in my own life and in the lives of families who have submitted themselves to true repentance and the Good News of sins forgiven by God and each other. It is a beautiful to share in the ministry of reconciliation. IN THIS LENTEN TIDE: Be reconciled in the cross of Jesus! Be family!
In Jesus, Pastor Bjornstad
JOIN IN THE PARADE! For the second year running, The Lutheran Academy will be joining in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 13th. Last year our float was the ONLY specifically Christian themed float of the parade. We hope that this year there might be other Christian themed floats, but if not, we will be there with a church tower and stained windows modeled after Peace Lutheran and a verse from Isaiah 34:16: “Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read...” The Lutheran Academy Art teacher Mary Chache and the students (pictured above is Alison Lessard) have been working very hard for the last couple months on this, but NOW WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION! FRIDAY AT 6 PM to help decorate the float. SATURDAY to walk with us in the parade! The parade starts at 12, but we do not know yet when our start time is. Call the church office or check the webpage or church Facebook page for our meeting time. THANK YOU!