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ABC Connect
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Vol. II - Issue #2 Sept 19, 2011
Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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O almighty God, whom to know is everlasting life, grant us without all doubt to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life that, following his steps, we may steadfastly walk in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Prayers
For all the members of Synodical Boards and Commissions who formally took office this month.
For all of the Sunday Schools, teachers and supervisors as they begin a new year of teaching the Christian faith to children.
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Calls
Rev. Craig Tufts, Parksville, BC, has received the call to St. John's Lutheran, Vernon, BC
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.
PDF will be available online soon!
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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.
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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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 |
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
Bible in 90 Days
How long does it take to read through the entire Bible? Would you guess just 90 days? The Bible in 90 Days is a Bible reading plan created by Ted Cooper in 2002, designed to walk you through the Bible over the course of just three months.. ..more details
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School located in Henty NSW, Australia ( map it ) and their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Adam Eime
and principal Mrs. Bev McFarland.
St. Paul's has a worshiping community of 243 members and every 3rd Sunday of the month they have a evening service with a fellowship BBQ! Information about the school can be found here.
You can see a picture of the inside of the church by clicking here or on the image
Please keep the Church and School of St. Paul's and Rev. Eime and principal McFarland in your prayers this week.
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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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Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
- 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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Pastor Humour
Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead to know basis.
A rubber band pistol was confiscated from algebra class because it was a weapon of math disruption.
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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 
Truth Unlocked: Keys to Reaching Your Muslim Neighbour
Through a series of straight-to-the-point interviews with scholars, pastors, and former Muslims, this video series explores to unprecedented opportunity the western church faces with the arrival of many Muslim immigrants to our communities. This series will provide an introduction to the Muslim faith, culture and world-view, explore the differences between the Muslim and Christian understanding of God...
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