Peace Talk - MAY 2010
Apostolic Mission Congregation of the LCMS www.yourpeace.org Pastor Kristian Bjornstad 2506 N. Main Ave. 343-9828
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, Selah that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations. - Ps. 67
FROM THE PASTOR’S HEART: The blessings of God that are showered upon us through our mothers are thrilling to behold. I was so blessed with my own mother. My mother was not perfect by any means, but now, two years after she danced her way into heaven in the arms of Jesus, I am ever thankful for her many gifts she gave me. Beginning with giving me a first home in her womb, to birthing me and nurturing me through all those years…. How she didn’t get angry with me when I got in trouble with the police for my reckless bike riding… How she taught me the scriptures as well as how to garden and cook and bake and study and manage my money. She worked so hard to feed me and clothe me and encourage me in my education and vocation… and finally she taught me how to die a Christian death full of hope and love. In all the years gone by before she died I wasn’t very good about Mother’s Day cards and gifts and such. And now? Of course now I wish I had another chance to honor her better. But the blessing in not being able to honor my “real” mother is that I recognize more and more the “mothering” that goes on in my life by so many other beautiful women! Sometimes we think we can do better without them, but the reality is that we need them desperately. In this “Year of the Family”, join with me this May in honoring ALL the mothers in our lives! They are foundational in making our congregation a true family of families!
In the Risen Jesus, Pastor Bjornstad
POT ROAST DINNER Sat. MAY 8th 3-6 pm in support of The Lutheran Academy!