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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
Issue #27 July 11th, 2011
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost |
| Almighty and everlasting God, give us an increase of faith, hope, and love; and that we may obtain what you have promised, make us love what you have commanded; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. |
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Prayers
We pray for the family of Rev. Dr. Albin Stanfel who on July 7, 2011 was called home to glory. May his family find peace, strength, and comfort in the knowledge that he is now resting in the arms of Jesus.
For all of the teachers in our Lutheran Schools, that they would enjoy a time of refreshment and re-energizing during the summer months.
For safe travel for all of our Church workers and church members who will be "on the road" during their vacation time. |
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Mission Prayer
Heavenly Father, you have created time and have ordered the seasons. May we give thanks for this season of summer which provides so many new opportunities for outreach. Families are in our parks and their yards. Things move a little slower and perhaps a bit more relaxed. Help us trust in You as You provide words to say that lead to the most wonderful words of life from Your Holy Word. In the name of your Son Jesus, the precious Word we pray. Amen.
recious Word we pray. Amen. |
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Upcoming Events:
- A-BC Slo-pitch tournament - August 5 - 7, Golden, BC
- Lutheran Teachers' Association - August 15-18 - Prince of Peace, Calgary, AB. For more information, click here.
- Lutheran Foundation - Sept. 18, 2011 - All Saints Lutheran - Edmonton, AB (12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and Oct.1, 2011 - St. John's Lutheran Church- Summerland, BC.
- AB Church Workers Conference - October 3-6, 2011 at Camp Kuriakos, Sylvan Lake, BC - contact Rev. Carl Bogda
- BC Church Workers Conference - October 3-6, 2011 at Camp Luther, Mission, BC - contact Rev. Lee Loveridge
- Regional Outreach Conference ( ROC ) - October 14-15, Vancouver, BC
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2012 Alberta British Columbia District Convention
The 49th Convention of the Alberta-British Columbia District, the 9th Convention as a District of Lutheran Church-Canada, will take place on May 18-21, 2012 at the Radisson Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. The theme for the Convention, based on Daniel 12:3, will be "In Your Light...We Shine Like Stars (Confession and Mission in The 21st Century)". The feature presenter will be the Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee, President of Lutheran Church Canada.
Deadlines:
Registrations Returned: Jan. 16, 2012
Appointment of Convention Committees: Jan. 16, 2012
All Nominations Returned: Jan. 16, 2012
Submission of Pastoral, Lay & Alternate Delegates Forms: Jan. 16, 2012
Submission of Reports & Overtures: Jan. 16, 2012
Meeting of Nominating Committee: Feb. 17 & 18, 2012
Meeting of Floor Committees: Feb. 17 & 18, 2012
Submission of Reports from Organizations: March 5, 2012
Workbook Completed & Sent to Printer: March 9, 2012
Congregational Assessments Due: March 31, 2012
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Online and On the Go
Have you heard of YouVersion.com? 
Youversion is a ( free ) online site devoted to using technology to encourage people in their relationships with God and His Holy Word. about youversion.com Old Testament and New Testament » 1 Year Reading Plan It is important to understand the fullness of God's message to the churches, and a great way of doing this is reading the Old and New Testaments simultaneously. This plan, which can be completed in one calendar year, does just that. Readings from both Testaments are included from the beginning and although each reading does not contain both Testaments, the two are read effectively. ...more details |
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Church Extension Fund
The CEF Newsletter - Summer 2011 edition is now available at http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Rep-Newsletter-Summer-2011.pdf. This newsletter is intended for Congregational Representatives, K.I.D.S. Coordinators and all Church Workers, but may be shared with anyone interested in CEF.
Also available are bulletin and newsletter announcements for your congregation at http://cef.lccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/CEF-Bulletin-and-Newsletter-Announcements-Summer-2011.pdf. For those congregations that have CEF Representatives and K.I.D.S. Coordinators, please personalize the announcements and include their name and contact information.
If your congregation does not have a rep or a coordinator, please help us find the appropriate individual(s) to fill the role in your church. Congregational representatives help promote CEF and thus make loan funds available to congregations, Lutheran Schools and other ministry entities throughout the Alberta-British Columbia District.
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St. Andrew's Lutheran Church located in Corowa, NSW, Australia.
St. Andrew's is currently served by Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Joel Cramer.
According to LCA's website they are a small congregation with approximately 24 members. They offer a weekly traditional service Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
Please keep the congregation of St. Andrew's Lutheran Church and Rev. Joel Cramer in your prayers. |
Regional Church Worker Conferences
Oct 3 - 6 2011
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LCMS 2011 Worship Conference
Seward, Nebraska.
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Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
- 50th Anniversary of St. Luke, Surrey, BC - Sept 17-18
- 25th Anniversary of Concordia Lutheran, Edmonton, AB - Sept 25.
- 100th Anniversary of St. Paul, Medicine Hat, AB - Oct. 8 - 9
- 100th Anniversary of St. John's, Vernon, BC - Nov. 11 - 13
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A Request from the Parish and School Services Department
Parish and Schools services are still seeking your questions and comments which will enable the Department and staff to compile a survey ( read full post ) in determining the needs of our workers and their families and which will be utilized in determining "appropriately beneficial" opportunities to the spouses of church workers.
Questions and comments can be forwarded to Daryl Becker . You may also phone him at 780-474-0063 (ext. 110), leaving a message if he is not in the office.
In order to get the survey out to the congregations, workers, and workers' families in time to share results at this fall's Workers Conferences, please have questions and comments to Daryl by the end of June. |
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Go to "Go!" (http://goandmake.ca) to read about Martin Luther's missiology. Other recent posts include some reflections on outreach by Don Hindle (DPS worker at Trinity, Richmond) and one of the members of Trinity, Ewald. Dr. Schaeffer has also posted a portion of one of his sermons entitled, "Let Me Out! I am a Prisoner in a Stain-Glass Jail!" "Go!" is dedicated to discussing the missio Dei - the Mission of God! You are encouraged to leave your own thoughts and reflections!
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What does this mean? 
--Think that you have figured it out? Stay tuned! --- |
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Pastor Humour
Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
No matter how much you push the envelope, it'll still be stationery. |
Riverbend needs your help, if you are in, or will be in the Edmonton area on July 18-22 and would like to help out contact Jenn Shack at jenn@riverbendlutheran.com. or 780.430.7382. The main need is for 'Crew Leaders' and 'Assistant Crew Leaders' both no prep jobs which only requires you to interact with 8-10 children as they move from VBS stations. You can click on the big panda at www.riverbendlutheran.com to check out their VBS website or go here for more information. |
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Golden, BC
2011 Slo-Pitch National (SPN) Rulebook - get it online!
Registration ( Word Doc ) |
Resource of the Week
The Real Story of the Creation
by Maier, Paul L.
In the tradition of The Very First Christmas and The Very First Easter, this children's picture book tells the story of God's creation of the world, the fall of man, and God's promise of salvation.
...more details |
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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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Chaplain's Conference
All volunteer and full-time ABC District Chaplains may attend.
The Social Ministry Committee is organizing a Chaplain's Conference for all volunteer and full-time chaplains. The presenter will be Rev. Steve Unger (LCMS) who is a chaplain to the FBI and serves at two New York city hospitals. In order to cut down on costs, the Chaplain's Conference will follow the Alberta Church Worker's conference. The conference will be October 6-7, 2011 at Camp Kuriakos, Alberta. The cost will be minimal for attendees. Watch future ABC Connects for details. For more information, contact Rev. Phillip Washeim at rlcvic@rlcvic.ca or call 250-478-4149.
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Summer Events
Are you planning it? ( camps, VBS's etc.) We'd love to hear about it!
Send us the details, (date, time, theme etc.) so we can include them in our Summer Events section of our site. Current Listings Postings can be emailed to news@lccabc.ca. |
Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted
If it happened we would love to hear about it!
Please email any contributions to Sharlene.
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God's Blessings on your week!
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