The Raising of Lazarus, John Reilly, 1962

Welcome to the Lenten Season at Peace.

As we continue the 40-day journey with Christ toward the cross and empty tomb, our relationship with God through the covenant of baptism is renewed. Returning to our baptismal call, we are set free to more intentionally bear the fruits of mercy and justice in the world.

In today’s gospel Jesus reveals his power over death by raising Lazarus from the dead. The prophet Ezekiel prophesies God breathing new life into dry bones. To those in exile or living in the shadows of death, these stories proclaim God’s promise of resurrection. In baptism we die with Christ that we might also be raised with him to new life.

Pastor Erik Kindem will preside.  Pastor Paul Winterstein, our preacher today, will serve as Sabbatical Pastor while Pastor Kindem is on sabbatical leave, beginning March 27.  Following worship there will be a reception in the Fellowship Hall.

As we celebrate Christ’s presence in the Bread of Wine of the Eucharist, we receive bread for the journey.  To tune into the Live Stream broadcast of this service at 10:30am, click HERE.

The Worship Guide can be downloaded here: Lent 5A 2023 3.26.23 bulletin