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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
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Issue #29 July 25th, 2011 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost |
| O God, because you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding, pour into our hearts such love towards you that we, loving you above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; 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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SAME-GENDER ISSUES AMONG LUTHERANS IN CANADA
A Statement from the Council of Presidents of Lutheran Church-Canada
Recent years have brought separation and discord among Lutheran Christians around the world as various church bodies have departed from historic Biblical teaching and practice by approving same gender relationships, both within their churches' membership and even in the ranks of the ordained clergy. This disruption will now spread in our country through the decision of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC) to authorize its pastors to conduct same-gender marriages, as well as by its finding that sexual orientation is no longer an issue in certifying candidates for the ministry.
Read Online (PDF) - Bulletin Inserts also available.
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Prayers
For our Lutheran Schools as they prepare for the next school year.
For Synod President Bugbee as he continues to lead our church.
*Correction to a prayer in last weeks issue:
For the Otke family as they mourn the death of Hilda Otke, wife of the late Rev. Fred Otke. Hilda passed away last Sunday at the age of 94.
Our sincerest apologies. - Editor |
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Mission Prayer ( July 31 )
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php
Lord Jesus, in what is for many a time of rest and relaxation may we be a people who are ever vigilant over the threats levelled against us by the evil one. On this day, in 1928 when Leo the Lion gave his first roar in MGM's first motion picture with sound, we consider a more ferocious roar given by "the devil who goes about like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." May we rest our bodies and our minds but never our souls. In the name of Jesus, preserve us we pray. Amen. |
Calls
Installations nothing new to report. For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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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.
Appointment of Convention Committees: Jan. 16, 2012 All Nominations Returned: Jan. 16, 2012
Submission of Pastoral, Lay &
Alternate Delegates Form: Jan. 16, 2012
Submission of Reports & Overture: Jan. 16, 2012
Online Hotel Reservations Open: Feb 1, 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
Online Hotel Reservations Closed: March 28, 2012
Congregational Assessments Due: March 31, 2012 |
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
Historical - 1 Year Reading Plan
Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to read the Old Testament in ancient Israel? Or, the New Testament as the books were written? In this plan, the order of the Old Testament readings is very similar to Israel's Hebrew Bible, progressing from Law to Prophets to Writings. The New Testament ordering is based upon research regarding the order in which the books were authored. Although this research is not conclusive, it may offer helpful insights to your Bible reading.
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Church Extension Fund
The CEF Newsletter - Summer 2011 edition is now available online - 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.
Bulletin and newsletter announcements for your congregation can be found
here - 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 Culcarin Lutheran Church located in Culcarin, NSW, Australia. ( map it )
Culcarian Lutheran Church is currently served by Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Adam Eime. Additional information on this congregation can be found on LCA's website .
Please keep Culcarin Lutheran and Rev. Adam Eime in your prayers. |
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Concordia Worship & Music Symposium
presented by the School of Music & the Chaplains Department
-Monday August 29, 2011-
Guest Presenter Andrew Donaldson
speaks on...
"Enlivening Worship" with music, drama, word, and gesture!
(Andrew Donaldson is an acclaimed conductor, composer and
expert in global worship and music.)
...More Details
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Regional Church Worker Conferences
Oct 3 - 6 2011
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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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Final Reveal
Last week we asked for your guess on the the above logo.
Some of the responses were:
head over to http://lccabc.ca/f2b to see if either of those are right. |
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Pastor Humour
Church Signs:
Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes?
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Golden, BC
2011 Slo-Pitch National (SPN) Rulebook - get it online!
Registration ( Word Doc ) |
Caring for Aging Parents Resource of the Week
by Johnson, Richard P
Caring for aging parents is challenging--your best efforts can leave you feeling overwhelmed.
This practical handbook provides support for caregivers. Factual information helps you deal with the strain of caring for an elderly parent and shows you how to find needed information and support. Caregiving issues are addressed in the light of God's command to honor your father and mother. You can make God-pleasing care decisions that respect your parents and maintain your peace of mind and healthy spirit.
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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 
Please email any contributions to Sharlene.
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God's Blessings on your week!
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