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June 7, 2009

God’s Peace be with you all.

Psalm 9:1-2   will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will tell of all thy wonderful deeds.  ² I will be glad and exult in thee, I will sing praise to thy name, O Most High.

Psalm 9:7-11   ⁷ But the LORD sits enthroned for ever, he has established his throne for judgment;  ⁸ and he judges the world with righteousness, he judges the peoples with equity.  ⁹ The LORD is a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.  ¹⁰ And those who know thy name put their trust in thee, for thou, O LORD, hast not forsaken those who seek thee.  ¹¹ Sing praises to the LORD, who dwells in Zion!

This week we will all have the opportunity to study the Word of God through Vacation Bible School.  It is a chance for all of us to sing our praises to God for the things that God has done.  Usually VBS is seen as a way to have fun with Bible Study, and it is mainly aimed at children.  But like last year, there will be an adult class this year, and I hope each of you will come and be a part.  As adults, we will dive into the days themes a little deeper and explore some of the theological connections between the texts.

Not only is today the first day of VBS, but today is also the beginning of the “green season” of the church year, i.e. the time after Pentecost.  The summer usually brings about vacation, the end of school, and time away from church.  To me, this is what makes VBS so special.  It reminds us that even as we enter this ordinary time in the church year, we should and do continually praise God for God’s goodness.  Yes, Advent has come and gone, as has Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, and now Easter.  But while these have come and gone, we can begin to prepare for these seasons again, because it won’t be long and they will be here again.

As you prepare for your own summer, I hope you make VBS a part.  Last year we averaged about 32 per night, and this year I hope we average more.  I hope you also tell your family and friends about it, and bring them as well.  See you all tonight!

In our prayers this week: 

Ann, Norm, Jane, and Irene, Marjorie, Nellie and Marion, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Joseph

God’s Peace,

Pastor Judson