April 11 and 12

Second Sunday of Easter

From Deacon Dick~

Our Journey into the Peace of Christ

Peace … pax … frieden …amani … paz … pokój. Regardless of the language we use to express this fundamental desire of the human heart, it can be as elusive as sparks darting about in stubble. With the unmitigated, senseless, and pernicious violence in our midst, may we turn to the Word of God to pray for peace in our world, our nation, our Church, our families, and within ourselves. Peace starts with you and me! May we pray these passages from Scripture as we journey into the peace of Christ.

• “And I will grant peace in the land, and you shall lie down, and no one shall make you afraid.”   Leviticus 26:6
• “Peace, peace to the far and the near, says the Lord; and I will heal them.” Isaiah 57:19
• “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.”  John 14:27
• “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 4:7
• “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9