“Since We Have Been Justified”
“Therefore.” It’s an adverb of transition from one point to another.
Paul uses it in the book of Romans to transition from the objective fact of being justified by grace through faith to what “being justified” means in life.
Our Worship @Home message is designed to bring us together in worship to discover, re-discover or be reminded that the crucifixion of Jesus had an unfathomable impact on us – those who would believe! In that event we were “declared righteous.” Jesus’ “It is finished” paid the ransom. Done.
St Paul’s “therefore” makes large and specific application to what it continues to mean everyday; day-in-day-out. It converts suffering to hope! It brings about depth of character from perseverance. (Romans 5.1-5)
Our Sunday “expanded” video will provide about 30 minutes of time for confession and absolution; hearing of God’s Word and prayer. For now, it is our opportunity to be together, while separate, to receive what our souls long for – the grace of God!
Remember who you are and to Whom you belong,
Karl
Thank You
For Contributing Your Tithes and Offerings
Thank you and thanks be to God for those who have sent in their gifts to the Lord while we’ve been in our “Church @Home.” mode. You have blessed our mission with over $5000 so far during this trying time!
For those of you yet to contribute, please either: 1.) mail your offering in: Attn Suzanne or 2.) give online. Follow this link. Our weekly offering goal is over $4000. Thanks for doing your part!
Food Drive for PELC Staff/Teachers/Families
To provide some relief for those who would appreciate it, please bring dry goods, canned goods or other non-perishables by Peace next Monday – Thursday between 9AM and 1PM.
Just pull under the portico, place your gifts of love by the bench near the entry and drive away. Ms Jasmin, our PELC Director will manage the distribution and disbursement at her discretion.
Thank you, in advance for your generous participation!