St. Peter's

Pastor's Message -  April 2026

We need the promise of Spring’s renewal, refreshment and rebirth.

 April begins with good news: Death does not have the last word. God does. It is a word of life - abundant and eternal life. Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia.

The best news of all is that this gift is not something that we can earn; it is a free gift. Scripture tells us: For God so loved the world (that is everyone in it) that he gave his one and only son (John 3:16) This gift of new life is for all of God’s children, every single one. This good news is the gospel truth which we believe.

Psalm 30:5 gives us a promise we should hold fast during times like this: weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. Life is full of different seasons, some joyful and warm, some cold and filled with sorrow. We walk through dark valleys, but then we emerge into the green pastures.

And now, Spring is coming again. Easter is just around the corner. Hope and healing are on the way. We should rejoice as morning dawns over our church, our families, our community and all of God’s world.

 As we kindle this hope, we also remember that life in this world will have troubles and sorrows. There will be other global crises and personal tragedies. On this side of heaven, we will walk through more dark valleys, but God will walk with us in those hard moments.

Easter is the celebration of the triumph of life over death, love over hate. May this Easter inspire you to give thanks for the gift of this new life and promise of eternal life and also to work for a world in which God’s gift may be realized and celebrated by all God’s children, of every color, class, culture, and creed, everywhere. May it be so.

Easter blessings,

Rev. Perucy N. Butiku - Coverage Pastor