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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
Volume 4, Issue #4
January 31, 2011
Fourth 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
Prayer of Thanksgiving for Noelle Cooper, daughter of Cody and Linden Cooper (CLS Seminary) as she has been released from the hospital.
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the safe arrival of Lucas Dressler, son of Darren and Jennifer Dressler (CLS Seminary).
For those from St. Peter's, Leduc, AB who have traveled to Nicaragua to help build a church for the congregation of Estrella de Belen Luterana in La Resistencia (a barrio of Chinandega).
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Calls
Rev. Roland Syens has received the call the St. Paul's, Medicine Hat, AB.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Deadlines
- February 11 - Reports and Overtures for the Synodical Convention
- February 11 - Responses to the Seminary Task Force Report
- March 31 - 2011 Synodical Convention Assessment payment
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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Note for Retired Clergy: - If you retire in AB - your license is no longer valid.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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Lutheran Foundation Canada
Lutheran Foundation Canada is mandated to encourage and assist in the development of planned gifts created within the estates of individual's who are members of LCC congregations. Unfortunately, many people are still unaware of the Foundation and the assistance we can provide in developing such a gift. Furthermore, some individuals are also under the mistaken misconception that these gifts are being developed for the benefit of the Foundation itself. In actuality, the Foundation encourages such gifts and works on behalf of all congregations, Districts, learning institutions, auxiliaries and listed service organizations of LCC.
In addition, through congregational seminars, we provide useful information in the development of one's comprehensive estate plan, including powers of attorney, wills, funeral planning, and the transfer of assets upon death. If you feel that the members of your congregation could benefit from such a seminar, you can contact Allen Schellenberg via email or phone (877.711.4438)
The following seminars are currently scheduled within the ABC District:
- Sat, Feb 12 - 10:00am to noon - Bethany Lutheran, Campbell River, BC
- Sat, Feb 12 - 2:00 to 4:00pm - Faith Lutheran, Courtney, BC
- Sat, Feb 26 - 9:30 to 11:30am - Grace Lutheran, Port Alberni, BC
- Sat, Feb 26 - 2:00 to 4:00pm - Trinity Lutheran, Duncan, BC
For the most up to date Seminar information, please visit the
Lutheran Foundation website.
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Regional Outreach Workshops
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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Learning Community Opportunity
A learning community for LCC Church workers and Church workers in Lutheran Church of Australia: Are you interested in being a participant in a learning community where you will be meeting regularly (via Skype) with church workers in Australia? Like the Transforming for Missions (T4M) learning communities, this international learning community will meet every 4-6 weeks; there will be time for prayer, Bible study and a discussion of a book that focuses on the missionary task of God's people. If interested, please contact: Dr. Glenn Schaeffer at 1-888-474-0063 or email.
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It's Coming!
Dr. Glenn Schaeffer will soon be launching a blog called "Go!" "Go!" will provide a forum:
- To advance missional theology and strategy;
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To equip God's people to be missionaries in a post-church culture;
- To direct people to missionary opportunities and training sessions;
- To inspire God's people (and congregations) to see themselves as missionaries to their communities;
- To promote and share the stories of God's people as they participate in God's mission to the lost.
Watch future ABC Connects for the launch day of "Go!"
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Pen Pal Congregations
Did you have an international pen pal when you were a child? Pen pals typically develop a relationship with one another by writing letters to one another. We are looking for ABC District congregations to participate in a "Pen Pal" relationship with congregations in the New South Wales District of Lutheran Church of Australia. The "Pen Pal" congregations would determine how often they meet with one another and how they would develop a Pen Pal relationship (e.g. Skype visits, newsletters, etc.). The Pen Pal relationship might begin with the pastors meeting with one another and then lay leadership would be invited into the relationship and then the congregation. The possibilities of developing the Pen Pal relationship are endless ... depending on how creative and committed you want to be with the Pen Pal relationship. The purpose of the Pen Pal relationship is to connect Christian brothers and sisters in Christ for the purpose of
helping people get a bigger mission perspective, to share mission and ministry ideas, to pray for one another, and to grow our mission at home in our respective communities.
If interested in being a pioneering congregation in this Pen Pal initiative, please contact: Dr. Glenn Schaeffer at 1-888-474-0063 or email.
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Resource of the Week
This carefully crafted reference tool offers Bible readers a comprehensive, up-to-date resource that presents the Bible's geography and history in one handy resource. With more than 175 full color maps, 70 photographs, indexes, timelines, and more, this atlas will surely become one of your most used tools. Complete with a CD and a removable map. |
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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! |
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Pastor Humour
A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?" they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said, "I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
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Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted
January is cold (today especially!), 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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