Tidbits for April 13, 2007

+ Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
+ FLC News
- I saw Lorraine Ruwe in Mt. Vernon today. She is the same as when I saw her Monday. I read Scripture and prayed with her. She is in the hands of her Lord.
- Join us this Sunday. Gene Pieplow will lead Bible class at 9:00. Children are more than welcome to join us at Sunday school. Worship is at 10:15. Pastor's sermon is based on John 20:19-31.
- All the women are invited to an LWML meeting at church this Monday evening at 5:30.
- Join us for basketball in the gym on Sunday afternoon at 1:00.
+ Other tidbits
- The Cardinals did not get an opportunity to extend their winning streak as their game with Milwaukee was postponed. The Cubs had a 5-0 lead going into the 5th inning against the Reds, and we'll just say it went downhill from there. :(
+ Bible verse reflection: John 20:19c
Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
The resurrected Christ appears before the disciples and shows them His hands and side, and says "Peace be with you." This was a common Hebrew greeting, but when Jesus says it, it's more than a mere greeting. The peace Jesus gives is the peace the world cannot give (John 14:27) and it is a peace that passes all understanding (Philippians 4:7). Through Jesus' peace we know that our sins are forgiven; we have the assurance that our Lord will give us His strength, comfort, and guidance through all our earthly lives; we have assurance of knowing that because we believe in Jesus, we have everlasting life! As I sign off this evening, I say to you, "Peace be with you."