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ABC Connect
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Issue #29 August 2, 2011
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost |
| Grant, Lord that the course of this world may be so governed by our direction that your Church may rejoice in serving you in godly peace and quietness; 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 Rev. Vern Vansteenberg whose cancer surgery was cancelled due to the growth of the cancer. Other treatments are being pursued.
For the new Synod Board of Directors which takes office on
September 1.
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Mission Prayer ( August 02 )
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php
Not available at time of publication, check website for latest updates.
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Calls
Rev. Noel Smith, Dawson Creek, BC, has received the call to Trinity Lutheran Church, Quesnel, BC.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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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:
Jan. 16, 2012 - All Nominations Returned
Jan. 16, 2012 - Submission of Pastoral, Lay & Alternate Delegates Form
Feb. 01, 2012 - Online Hotel Reservations Open
Feb. 17, 2012 - Submission of Reports & Overture
Feb. 17 & 18, 2012 - Meeting of Nominating Committee
Feb. 17 & 18, 2012 - Meeting of Floor Committees
Mar. 05, 2012 - Submission of Reports from Organizations
Mar. 09, 2012 - Workbook Completed & Sent to Printer
Mar. 28, 2012 - Online Hotel Reservations Closed
Mar. 31, 2012 - Congregational Assessments Due
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 Chaplain's Conference
The Department of Outreach invites all ABC District pastors who are serving (or intending to) as a volunteer or fulltime chaplain to the Chaplain's conference on October 6 and 7, 2011 at Camp Kuriakos, Sylvan Lake, AB
The guest presenter will be Rev. Stephen Unger who is a chaplain with the FBI, the Suffolk Police Department, and Stony Brook Hospital in New York City. In addition to these chaplain responsibilities, Pastor Unger serves as Associate Pastor at St. James Lutheran Church (LCMS) in St. James, NY and is a faculty member with the Stony Brook Medical School. He was involved in ministering to victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack.
Rev. Unger brings a wealth of experience, in a variety of chaplaincy roles, and we are pleased he can be the presenter for this conference. If you want to attend the conference, please fill out the registration form (found here) and email it to Lynn Giese as soon as possible at lgiese@lccabc.ca.
If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Rev. Phil Washeim.
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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
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 St. Mark's Lutheran Church located in Dubbo, NSW, Australia. ( map it )
Dubbo Lutheran Church is currently vacant. Additional information on this congregation can be found on LCA's website or the churches own site at http://stmarksdubbo.org.au/. This page is also shared by St. John's Gilgandra. The church's website is loaded with content. Head on over to see the ministry and programs they are involved in.
Please keep Dubbo Lutheran in your prayers this week.
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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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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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Pastor Humour
When you've seen one shopping center you've seen a mall.
If you jump off a Paris bridge, you are in Seine.
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24th Annual A-BC District Slo-pitch Tournament - This Week!
Check back next week for the results!!
 August 5 - 7 2011
Golden, BC
2011 Slo-Pitch National (SPN) Rulebook - get it online!
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Concordia Electronic Theological Library Complete Collection
Resource of the Week
Updated to the Libronix Digital Library System.
The Electronic Theological Library is available from Concordia Publishing House as an entire set or by individual collection.
9 Collections in total! See the link for details on each collection. ...more details
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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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