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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
Volume 3, Issue #3
January 24, 2011
Third Sunday after Epiphany |
Almighty God, because You know that we are set among so many and great dangers that by reason of the weakness of our fallen nature we cannot always stand upright, grant us Your strength and protection to support us in all dangers and carry us through all temptations; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Greetings!
This newsletter is intended to communicate the happenings and news around our district to our workers and members. We invite and encourage you to share this information within your congregation in your newsletters, bulletins, and announcements. We also encourage you to share the newsletter itself with others. You can do this by using the feature, either using that link, or the one at the bottom of the email.
Questions, comments, feedback? Send them to news@lccabc.ca.
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Prayers
Noelle Cooper, daughter of Cody and Linden Cooper (CLS Seminary) as she recovers in the hospital.
Pastor Laverne Hautz, and His wife Deanna, and family; as they morn the passing of Deanna's Mother.
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Calls/Installations
Rev. Darren Siegle's installation will take place on January 30, 2011 at 4pm at Grace, Osoyoos, BC.
Rev. Randy Heide has declined the call Emmaus, Drayton Valley, AB
Candidates
Zion, Prince George, BC is calling a Candidate.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Australian Flood Update
As you may be aware, our brothers and sisters in Christ in Australia are experiencing horrible flooding that hasn't been witnessed there in recent memory.
For the most up to date news you can visit here. For news from the Lutheran Church of Australia, you can visit here.
Online donations are also being accepted through LCA's website.
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Rev. Greg Seltz Named the New Speaker of
'The Lutheran Hour'
St. Louis, MO, Jan. 21, 2011 - Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM) is pleased to announce that the Rev. Gregory P. Seltz of Orange, California, has accepted the position of Speaker of The Lutheran Hour® radio program. Seltz succeeds to the microphone following the Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus, who retired from full-time duties at the end of the 2010 calendar year after serving in the Speakership since 2002. Seltz will officially begin his ministry with LHM on a part-time basis Feb. 1 and will become full time on or before June 1... (read full story here)
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Reminders
- 2011 Synodical Convention Assessment payment is due by March 31
- 2011 Mission Commitment Form is due by January 31
- 2011 Officer Roster Form is due by January 31
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Marriage Licenses
Note for Retired Clergy: - If you retire in AB - your license is no longer valid.
- If you retire in BC - your license remains valid, unless you chose otherwise.
If you no longer have a license or are wanting to preform a wedding out of province you can apply for a temporary Marriage License through the District President. |
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Loan Financial Statements & Reports Past Due
Reminder to All Congregations with CEF / ABC District Investments Ltd. Loans: Your financial statement as of December 31, 2010, 2011 budget, detailed 2011 stewardship plan and ministry plan for 2011 were due on January 21, 2010.
These are a condition of the loan agreement that you have with either CEF / ABC District Investments Ltd. For additional information on what is required to submit, please refer to the letter sent to your congregation on November 17, 2010.
Please ensure that this information is submitted by mail or email to Janice Ruf (jruf@lccabc.ca) as soon as possible.
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Placement Application Deadlines
- Application deadline for the placement of Vicars, DPS Interns, Pastoral candidates, and DPS candidates is March 15.
- Application deadline for the placement of teacher candidates is April 1.
For more information on the application process, please contact President Schiemann at the District Office. You can access the application forms here.
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Church Extension Fund
Family Emergencies - Be Prepared!
Given uncertain interest rates and employment challenges around the globe, family emergency funds are more important than ever. ABC District Investments Ltd. offers a Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) to help you save money, save tax and ensure that your emergency savings are readily available! While your funds are being saved for your future emergency needs, you can help congregations, schools and other ministries in the Alberta-British Columbia District today! Your investments are loaned out to these ministries to help provide places where people can learn about Jesus.
Visit the CEF website, call 1-888-474-0063 (Edmonton local 780-474-0063) or email CEF for more information. |
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Regional Outreach Workshops
One day Outreach workshops are going to be taking place all around the District!
First workshop will be taking place on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
More information available on this workshop, and other ones around the district is here.
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Resource of the Week
This book provides encouragement for the realities of daily care giving challenges. Through brief Gospel-focused readings and Scripture verses, this small book offers refreshment and renewal for the exhausted caregiver. Each reading focuses on Jesus as the source of our hope and strength. Blessings and Prayers for Caregivers can be tucked in a pocket or a purse to go with you wherever you are and to be at your fingertips whenever you have a minute or two and need a word of encouragement. |
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Feedback Requested
Have you read any of the Resources of the Week? Any ideas for future ones? Please share them with us, and we will look into them! |
Projected Savings!
Has your Church or School been looking for a great projector that won't break the budget?
If so then look no further - Mike Schiemann, Principal at Hope Lutheran Christian School has heard of a great deal that could get you an NEC NP610 for the low price of $949.00!
These projectors retail for $1,724.99.
Quick Stats - 3500 ANSI Lumens, 1024x768, 4:3, 500:1, 6.6 lb, Integrated Speakers full listing here.
If interested email Mike Schiemann
offer is only valid until this Friday - January, 28th, 2011
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Pastor Humour
Copyright Gospel Communications International, Inc - www.reverendfun.com |
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Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted
January is cold (in most places in our district), but I know you still have events! Please keep us in mind as you enjoy fellowship in your congregation!
Thanks again to all those who sent in pictures of Christmas! We will be compiling them into an online photo album for your viewing pleasure in the next week. Stay tuned!
Email any contributions to Belinda.
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God's Blessings on your day!
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