Joy in Repentance
April 15, 2018
3rd Sunday of Easter
We may have a tendency to think of repentance as a painful thing, as something to dread and avoid at all costs. After all, repentance means admitting we were wrong. It may be embarrassment, guilt, shame, or pride that makes repentance difficult. Yet you have probably experienced the joy of repentance as well, the relief of confessing your sins, the wonder of grace that flows to us in forgiveness. You may be holding on to a dark secret or a stubborn grudge. Bring your heavy burdens to the Lord today. He has forgiven you and has called you His beloved child.
See you Sunday! Pastor Phil
Prayr Requests
Shane and Heide (daughter of Pastor Paul Lemke)
Son Eli, 3 years old, accidently drowned on Monday in the family pool. Funeral on Saturday in Leesburg.
Brian Dickman:
Fellow worker of Anne Hoyer, wrestling with pancreatic cancer now in hospice care.
Gary Peterson:
Planning treatment for sarcoma on bicep.
Sheralyn Clark, and John Grotefend:
Battling cancer.
“I am your Shield and Exceedingly Great Reward” - Gen 15:1
Easter Worship Continues
Pray for Professor Jennifer Mehlberg as she wrestles with the call to serve as the Victory VPK Director or continue to serve as Professor of the Early Childhood Program at Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN.