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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected.
Issue #18
May 9, 2011

  3rd Sunday of Easter 

O Almighty and eternal God, now that you have assured us of the completion of our redemption through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, give us the will to show forth in our lives what we profess with our lips; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

Blessings!        

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Prayers

For our newly elected government and our Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Calls

Rev. Roland Kubke as received the call to St. James, Winnipeg, MB

Rev. Nick Wasylowich as received the call to Christ, Mellowdale, AB

Rev. Fred Albert has declined the call to Trinity Lutheran, Golden, BC.

For the most up to date information regarding calls, and vicar applications please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls 
LCC Synodical Convention 2011

June 3rd - 6th - Hamilton

 

click here to download an electronic copy of the Workbook 

 


Deadlines
Upcoming Events
  • Cross Pointe Benefit Concert - Saturday, May 14th at 3:00pm - Grace Lutheran, Calgary, AB. ...read more 
  • Regional Outreach Workshop - May 14 at Hope, Port Coquitlam, BC.  Click here for more information.
  • Pastoral Gathering - May 17 from 1-4pm, Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, AB. Click here for more information
  • Concordia Lutheran Seminary Sacred Convocation - May 27 at 7:00pm at the Tegler Centre, Concordia University College of Alberta
Looking Ahead
  • Lutheran Church - Canada Synodical Convention - June 3-6, 2011 in Hamilton, ON.  Click here for more information.  All pre-convention bulletins are published here.
  • A Pastor's Devotional Life - June 7-9.  Click here to download a brochure for more details.
  • Sabbatical Week - June 27 - 30, sponsored by CLS and CUCA, click here for details and registration  
  • ABC District Board of Directors Mtg. - June 17th  
  • pdswSabbatical Week - June 27-30 at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, AB - For more information, click here.
  • Lutheran Teachers' Association - August 15-18 - Prince of Peace, Calgary, AB.  For more information, click here.  
  • BC Church Workers Conference - October 3-6, 2011 at Camp Luther, Mission, BC.
LCMS 2011 Worship Conference

Seward, Nebraska.


Conference registration is OPEN and early-bird registration is drawing near for the worship conference co-hosted by St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, NE and Concordia University Nebraska. full story...» 

Foundation Seminars
  • May 14, 2011 - Bethany Lutheran - Ft. Saskatchewan, AB (9:30 am - 11:30 am)
  • May 14, 2011 - St. Peter's Lutheran - Leduc, AB (2:00 pm - 4:00 pm)
  • September 18, 2011 - All Saints Lutheran - Edmonton, AB (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) (following light luncheon after service)


Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
You can find the full listing here.

Is your church celebrating an anniversary soon? Contact us with the details and we will be glad to post them.     
Employment Opportunity
Principal Position
St. Albert, Alberta
King of Kings Lutheran School

The Edmonton Lutheran School Society invites applications for the position of Principal / Developer for King of Kings Lutheran School, effective August 1, 2011. King of Kings Lutheran School offers a quality education on a firm foundation to students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. ..read full posting 

award
Recognizing Excellence in Lutheran Education
Faith Starts at Home: Webcast

 

...full story

Faith Starts at Home: Children's ministry leaders invited to attend family faith formation webcast
Kids Kount Publishing announces a free webcast for those working in Christian children's ministry and early childhood programs

The webcast titled Spiritual Parenting at Home will stream live on May 17 at 12:00 p.m. (CST). Viewers can join the hour-long event at the Kids Kount UStream channel, KidMin TV (http://www.ustream.tv/channel/kidmintv).  Interested viewers are encouraged to register before the webcast at http://www.kidskount.eventbrite.com.


Complete details are available at http://www.kidskount.eventbrite.com/

Learn more about Kids Kount Publishing athttp://www.kidskountpublishing.com 

 
Natural Church Development Seminar opportunities available:

 

May 16 - Calgary or May 17 - Edmonton   

Morning session will be ideal for church leaders new to NCD, or returning after a few years (since the Profile Plus has been introduced).  Afternoon sessions will be suitable for those wishing to lead a congregation or congregations through the NCD process...read more

24th Annual A-BC District Slo-pitch Tournament 

 

web link
August 5th - 7th 2011  

Golden, BC

2011 Slo-Pitch National (SPN) Rulebook -  get it online!  

 

 

Registration & more information to follow!  

Resource of the WeekBaptism Cards

Baptism Birthday Cards     

Concordia Publishing House 


Baptism Birthday Cards remind children of the special day they were baptized in the Lord's care.

 

People who serve as sponsors and other faith nurturers (grandparents, aunts and uncles, Sunday School teachers, etc.) are thankful for this unique set of 15 cards.  The card set assists them as they support, nurture and encourage their godchildren...

View Details 

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!  

Summer Events

Are you planning it? ( camps, VBS's etc.) We'd love to hear about it!

Postings can be emailed to news@lccabc.ca.    

 Current Listings   

 Pastor Humour

When a clock is hungry it goes back four seconds.

 

The guy who fell onto an upholstery machine was fully recovered.

 

Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted

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Please email any contributions to Sharlene.

God's Blessings on your week!
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In This Issue
Prayers
Calls
Synod. Con. 2011
Events
Looking Ahead
Lutheran Songwriters
Foundation Seminars
Anniversaries
Employment Listing
Excellence in Lutheran Education
Faith Starts at Home
NCD Seminar
District Slo-Pitch
Resource of the Week
Ideas?
Summer Event Calendar

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