MARCH 2018
CHIEF APOSTLE VISIT - A SPECIAL OCCASION
Posted by: Apostle Frank Dzur

On Sunday, April 15, 2018, our Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider will be conducting the divine service at the University of Toronto Convocation Hall in Toronto, Ontario.  He will be joined by the District Apostles active in North and South America as well as the Apostles of North America and our Bishops of Canada.

Every divine service is important for the children of God.  It is in the divine service where we have fellowship with our triune God through word and sacrament.  Our spiritual life is nourished for our growth and development.

A visit from our Chief Apostle is always a special occasion.  The ministry of the Chief Apostle has the task to discharge the office of Peter in accordance with the words of Jesus (Matthew 16: 18-19).  He works to keep the oneness among the Apostles by strengthening his brethren, keeping the doctrine pure while developing it further and caring for the flock of Christ (John 21: 15-17).

The Chief Apostle is the highest spiritual authority and together with the Apostles seek to fulfill the task incumbent on the Apostolate to make salvation accessible to mankind (ref Catechism 7.6.6).  We look forward to the visit of our Chief Apostle and prepare our hearts for the blessings God will provide through His servant.

When I reflect about the venue for this service, it is interesting that we are in an institution of higher learning.  The Convocation Hall serves as the place where graduates receive their diplomas after years of study and take their first steps toward their future careers.

Our heavenly Father will once again provide us, through His blessing, that which serves for our salvation and our future as co-heirs with Christ.

Please continue to join in prayer for this divine service and the visit of our Chief Apostle and his guests.  May all feel at home and welcome in our fellowship.
 

 

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