Newsletter Article by Pastor RodThe Life of Jesus
For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11
For we which live are always delivered
unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made
manifest in our mortal flesh. 1 Cor 4:11
And
I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all
men unto me.
This He said, signifying
what death He should die. John 12:32-33
Jesus said to her,
“I am the
resurrection and the life. He who
believes in Me, though he may die,
he shall live. And whoever lives and
believes in Me shall never die. John 11:25-26
Who
(Jesus) was delivered for our
offences, and was raised again for our justification. Romans 4:25
Blessed
be the God and Father of
our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten
us again unto
a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus
Christ from the dead, 1
Peter 1:3
The above
verses show us full picture of the life of Jesus that we celebrate in various
ways and times each year. We also celebrate many aspects of Jesus life and
teachings! As we look at Jesus’ immaculate conception, His birth, life,
ministry, death and resurrection we have many reasons to rejoice in God’s Gift
to mankind.
At this time
of the year,
we focus on the Birth of Jesus Christ our Savior, thankful
for God’s Gift to mankind as it fulfilled His Promise that was given in the
beginning. This leads us to think, meditate and worship with praise and glory
unto The Father for the sake of His Son.
These times of
celebrating the majestic work of God to us, causes us to think and consider the
important things of life & death,
(“to live is Christ; to die is gain!”)
and Eternal Life (“
And whoever lives and believes in
Me shall never die.”). For it is written:
“And the peace of
God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through
Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things
are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:7-8
Because we
live in Him and He in us we are privileged to have the abundant life! For Jesus
said,
“I am come that they might have life, and
that they might have it more abundantly.”
John 10:10 Thanks be unto God our Father for His
wondrous love!
Now unto him that is able to keep you from
falling, and to present
you faultless before the presence of his glory
with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior,
be glory and
majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen. Jude 214-25
Celebrating His Love and Grace!
In Prayer with Thanksgiving,
Pr. Rod
Seminary Rally Service 10/11/09
Graduation of Travis Seppala, Assistant Pastor
Funeral Service for Associate
Pastor Gordon Nelson
October 2, 2009
Church Dedication Service Philippines - Pastor Rod
Contact Us at
Laurium Apostolic Lutheran Church
246 Tamarack St
Laurium, MI 49913
Rev. Rodney A. Johnson, Pastor and
Assistant Pastor Travis Seppala
Office Phone: 906-337-1021
Fax: 906-337-1789
E-mail: apoluth@pasty.com
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