Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,
The shock of horrific violence on the Virginia Tech campus is difficult for most of us to comprehend. I ask that you keep in your prayers those families who lost loved ones, and the faculty and students who must figure out a way to move on with life as the school year nears its conclusion. Hold on to God's assurance that God is present, in Virginia, and here, to bring hope to a world that often seems so void of hope. Perhaps it is so shocking to us because we are not accustomed to this type of violent carnage in our country. But I encourage you to remember that for millions of people around the world, Monday's event in Virginia is a daily occurrence in their homelands. Pray for those whose lives were ended prematurely on Monday, but please remember to also pray for those families around the world who live with this sinful violence every day.
This weekend's WORSHIP THEME centers around the Gospel account of Jesus forgiving Peter for denying him three times the day of the crucifixion, and Jesus' entrusting Peter with the mission of the Church. Sin breaks relationships and builds walls between us and God, and between us and others. In forgiving Peter, Jesus dismantled the wall between himself and Peter, thus restoring the relationship and sharing God's peace with the disciple, and it is what God does for us each time we seek God's forgiveness.
I look forward to being with you in worship this weekend!
In Christ,
Gary
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