Jesus Turns Sorrow into Joy
On earth “you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into joy” (John 16:20). Already the Spirit grants you peace and joy through the forgiveness of your sins. For by the cross of Christ, “God has granted repentance that leads to life” (Acts 11:18). His Gospel is “a message by which you will be saved, you and all your household” (Acts 11:13–14). He gives freely “from the spring of the water of life” (Rev. 21:6), “and death shall be no more” (Rev. 21:4). He dwells with His people, adorning His Church as a bride for her husband, “making all things new” (Rev. 21:5). Therefore, as the Son of Man is glorified by His cross, “and God is glorified in Him” (John 13:31), so He is glorified in us by our “love for one another” (John 13:35), which His Spirit works in us by His grace. (from www.lcms.org)
Service this Sunday will begin at 8.30am.
Please note that the funeral for Heather Voros will take place at St Paul's, beginning at 10.30am on Saturday, followed by committal at Pine Lodge Cemetery.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints (Ps 116:15)
God's peace,
Pastor Matt
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