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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
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Vol. II - Issue #1 Sept 12, 2011
Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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Merciful Father, since you have given your only Son as the sacrifice for our sin, also give us grace to receive with thanksgiving the fruits of his redeeming work and daily follow in his way; 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
For the family of Ray Smith, former treasurer at CUCA and at CLS who was called to his heavenly home Saturday evening. The funeral will be held at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Leduc, AB on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m. |
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Mission Prayer
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php
check website for updates. Not available at time of publication.
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Calls
Rev. Vic Morris of Concordia Lutheran, Penticton has been called to First/Zion Lutheran, Lloydminster/McLaughlin, AB
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Upcoming Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
- Quest Course Begins - Oct. 11, 7-9pm, Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, AB
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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.
Date to Note:
Sept. 1, 2011 - Pre-convention Bulletin #2
(Assessment, Nomination, Voting Delegate Approval Form, & Non-Voting Rostered Worker Information Forms)
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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2012 Alberta British Columbia District Convention  ABC District Convention 2012 Bulletin #2
On September 1st Convention Bulletin #2 was mailed out.
All Churches, Pastors and Rostered workers should have received this package.
If you have not received the package by September 15th, please contact Sharlene at 780-474-0063 ext 101 to have a new copy sent to you.
Please note the following changes to
2012 Convention Bulletin #2:
- Change: Rev. Carl Borchardt to Rev. Dr. Carl Borchardt
- Add: Rev. Lawrence Brotherton
- Remove: Pastor Quentin Adams
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 Chaplain's Conference - Speaker Cancellation
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 scheduled guest presenter, Steve Unger has had to cancel for personal health reasons. further details regarding the speaker will be announced in September. ***
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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Attention Treasurers and Church Council Members
Registration for the 2011 Charities Information Sessions is now open. These sessions are a great source of information for your new treasurer, Church Council members and other volunteers in your congregation. Information covered in the sessions includes:
- Fundraising
- Receipting
- Books and Records
- Financial Statements
- Form T3010-1, Registered Charity Information Return
Register now at CRA's website.
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Help Teach Children about Savings & Stewardship
Church Extension Fund (CEF) is looking for people to serve as K.I.D.S. Coordinators. CEF's K.I.D.S. stamp program helps ABC District congregations, schools and other ministry entities teach children the importance of savings and basic stewardship principals. 
If your congregation doesn't have a K.I.D.S. Savings Stamp Program and you would like more information on starting a K.I.D.S. program at your church, please contact the District Office 1.888.474.663 (Edmonton local 780.474.663) or email kids@lccabc.ca. Additional information is also available on the CEF website - cef.lccabc.ca
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Lutheran Foundation Hiring Central District Coordinator
Lutheran Foundation Canada is currently accepting applications for a full time Gift Coordinator to work throughout the Central District. Previous experience in planned giving is preferred but not required. Preference will be given to an applicant living or willing to move to Regina or Winnipeg. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter and resume for consideration to the Executive Director, Allen Schellenberg.
The details of the position are listed at Charityvillage.com
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Lutheran Foundation Seminars in the ABC District
Christian Estate and Will Planning - September 17, 2011 - Immanuel Lutheran (Tomahawk, AB)
(2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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Quest Course
Tuesday (Oct 11, 18, 25; Nov 1, 2011) - 7:00 - 9:00 pm
"The Stones Cry Out: Jesus and Archaeology"
Dr. Stephen Chambers
Come and explore the ways archaeology enriches our faith in Jesus. We'll approach the issue f rom two directions. Sessions 1 and 2 focus on artifacts: specific archaeological discoveries that illuminate the world of Jesus and his disciples. Sessions 3 and 4 focus on texts: particular passages in the Gospels that archaeology helps bring to life.
If you can't come to the course in person, consider taking part online.
Registration fee: $40.00 per person.
For more information, please contact Sandra Esperanza at 780-474-1468 Ext 229
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Online and On the Go
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
Project 345+
Project 3:45+ is an extended version of the New Testament reading plan, Project 3:45. The "Plus" adds a Psalm or Proverb per day (including weekends) and selected readings from the Old Testament five days per week...more details
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St. Paul's Lutheran Church located in Griffith NSW, Australia ( map it ) who is currently vacant.
They are a worshiping community of 44 members and also a part of Leeton/Griffith Lutheran Parish. Check out the above link for for a Google maps street view of the church.
Please keep the congregation of St. Paul's in your prayers this week.
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Is your Church online, if so, is it current?
Synod has noticed an increase of traffic to their congregational listings since the ELCIC decisions last month. Just a reminder of the need to keep your website current as potential visitors are checking you out online before arriving at your front door! If you don't have a website but are interested in getting some online presence you can check out sites like wordpress or weebly for free webpages. For more information on setting up an online presence contact Jon Teschke, here at the office. |
Warrambui Internships for 2012
Warrambui is a unique Lutheran retreat and conference centre near Canberra, Australia! (map it). "The Warrambui Internship program is all about creating a movement of young people [ages 18-24] who are committed to following Jesus and serving Him with their whole lives!" (read the ad) or click the image below. More information about Warrambui can be found on pages 7-10 of the latest edition of The Contact: Contact_Jun11.pdf  | Click for Full Size (207 KB)
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FIVE14 Youth Retreat - Registration Open! 
November 4-6, 2011
Foothills Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB
Pastors and Youth Leaders -Save the weekend of November 4-6 for an opportunity for your youth to participate in a retreat focused on Matthew 5:14.
Registration packages can be downloaded, and online group registration can be completed at http://lutheranyouthretreat.ca/
Part of Lutheran Hour Ministries, five14 is a witnessing-training program designed for and inspired by teens which teaches them to be "the light of the world" to their peers. Check out their website for videos, music and more!
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LLL Anouncement from the Klondike Zone
You are invited to the Lutheran Hour Ministries Silent Auction and Dinner, Saturday, September 24, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Sherwood Park. It will be an enjoyable evening with familiar and new faces featuring, God-willing, Rev. Sandor Arguello, former missionary to Nicaragua, as a guest speaker, and a humorous musical Variety Show by Sapphire Sizzle. The Silent Auction opens at 5:30 pm with the Beef Barbecue Dinner served at 6:00. Tickets ($25) are available from your congregational LHM Ambassador, or from Mel Lenz (780-417-3939). FaithLife Financial will be providing a matching grant to funds raised for Lutheran Hour Ministries at this event. 
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The 8th Biannual A-BC District LLL Convention (held in conjunction with ROC in Vancouver) at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel. Oct. 14. 1:30-3:30pm For more information please contact Gord Schoepp via phone (780) 812 - 3505 or email at geschoep@telusplanet.net. |
Regional Church Worker Conferences
Oct 3 - 6 2011
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60 Years of Service!
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Congratulations to Rev. Norm Eifert who celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination.
Pictured in the accompanying photo, Rev. Harry Ruf, former ABC District President, presents the recognition award to Rev. Eifert on behalf of the District at the Sunday service at
St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Dawson Creek, BC on
August 21.
God bless you for your many years of faithful service,
Pastor Eifert!
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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.
- 65th Anniversary of Mt. Calvary, Red Deer, AB - Oct. 16
- 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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Mission Post Series: Your Neighbourhood
(http://goandmake.ca)
A number of posts last week focused on the Lutheran school as a mission post to its community. Teachers and students are missionaries. The school itself has a missionary role to the community...continue reading at Go!
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Pastor Humour
Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other, 'You stay here, I'll go on a head.'
A small boy swallowed some coins and was taken to a hospital. When his grandmother telephoned to ask how he was, a nurse said, 'No change yet.'
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A-BC District Slo-Pitch Tournament - Photo Album Updates
The Facebook group album now includes Teams from 2009 - 2011.
Visit the page and tag and comment away!
 check it out here or search for ABC District Tournament on facebook.
25th Annual A-BC District Slo-pitch Tournament
Revelstoke, BC
August 10, 2012 at 6:00pm
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Vancouver is Going to be ROC'd!
If you are interested or passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with other people, you've got to be in Vancouver, BC on October 14-15, 2011 for ROC Vancouver!
During a span of 36 hours there will be:
� 18 Practical Witness Workshops
� Worship & Prayer
� Featured Speakers: Rev. Dr. Robert Newton, District President of the California/Nevada/Hawaii District of the LCMS and Rev. Gregory Seltz, the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour
� Five14: A day-long witness training for teens
� Shine Your Light So Bright: A VBS-like program for children that will encourage them to let their Christ light shine!
Register Today!
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Resource of the Week 
Follow Me: Discipleship According to St. Matthew
by Franzmann, Martin H.
The phrase "follower of Jesus" like the term "Christian" has become so generic that it means nearly anything and sometimes almost nothing. In Follow Me, the Lutheran New Testament scholar, Martin Franzmann, digs deeply into the Holy Scriptures to show what it means to be a follower of Jesus, written in an accessible style.
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Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted 
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