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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
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Vol. II - Issue #3 Sept 27, 2011
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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Lord of all power and might, Author and Giver of all good things, graft in our hearts the love of your name, increase in us true religion nourish us with all goodness and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ, you Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Prayers
For Rev. Ken Rodeman who is recovering from knee replacement surgery
For the daughter of Rev. Mark Lobitz, Heidi Lobitz, who began cancer chemotherapy this past week.
For Pastor Sandor Arguello and Pastor Vern Vansteeberg who are undergoing chemo therapy for cancer.
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Calls
Rev. Mark Dressler (Saskatoon, SK) has declined the call to Associate
Pastor, St. Matthew, Stony Plain, AB
Rev. Craig Tufts (Parksville, BC) has been called as Pastor to St. John's
Lutheran Church, Vernon, BC
Candidate Lorne Reddemann has been placed at Trinity
Lutheran Church, Quesnel, 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
- 2011 Sacred Music Festival - Oct. 30 - 7:30 p.m.Winspear Centre for Music, Edmonton, AB...more details
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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.
District Convention FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) now online.
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CEF Sunday 2011 Resources 
Church Extension Fund Sunday is scheduled for October 23, 2011. Information has been sent out to all Congregational CEF Representatives, K.I.D.S. Coordinators and CEF Circuit Representatives.
Visit http://cef.lccabc.ca/reps/cef/resources/cef-sunday-2011/ where you will find:
- CEF News - Fall 2011
- Bulletin / newsletter announcements for CEF Sunday and additional ones for use during November and December
- Minuteman talk (for both CEF reps and K.I.D.S. Coordinators)
- Powerpoint slide announcement
- Interest Rate Poster (a colour rate poster has been mailed directly to your church)
- 2 Promotional posters for 2 new product offerings. Please note: full colour posters have been mailed directly to your church. Please review the new product information in the newsletter.
Church Extension is a great blessing of God, to the work of our District.
God continues to provide many opportunities to reach out with His love.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
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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 Welcomes New Central District Coordinator
It is with great pleasure I announce that beginning December 1, 2011, Rev. Daniel Deyell will be joining Lutheran Church - Canada Financial Ministries (Lutheran Foundation Canada) as the Central District Gift Coordinator. Daniel comes with significant philanthropic experience, the most recent of which included almost five years at Concordia Lutheran Seminary within their development department.
As 60 of the Central District's 96 congregations are located in Saskatchewan, Daniel and his wife, Susan, will be moving from Edmonton to Regina, where Daniel will work out of the Central District office. Not only is this an ideal location from which to conduct the work of Lutheran Foundation Canada, but Daniel's and Susan's two daughters, one in Saskatoon and one in Regina, are really looking forward to their arrival, as both daughters are expecting a baby at this time. May God bless Daniel's work on behalf of Lutheran Foundation Canada, and may He be with Daniel, Susan, and their family during these times of transition and exciting change.
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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
First Steps Reading Plan (1 year)
The Life Journal First Steps Reading plan was developed by Wayne Cordeiro. This plan takes a only a portion of the reading from the Life Journal Plan and offers a decreased amount of reading without losing the flow. This plan is perfect for youth and new believers. For journals and related resources, visit lifejournal.cc.
..more details
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet IIIawarra/South Coast Congregation in Illawarra NSW, Australia ( map it ) and their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Tom Peitsch.
Not much other information is given other than for their worship times:
- Informal liturgical worship which is every Sunday at 8:45am.
Please keep the IIIawarra/South Coast Congregationl Rev. Peitsch 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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Regional Church Worker Conferences
Oct 3 - 6 2011
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Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
- 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
She was only a whisky maker, but he loved her still.
Two silk worms had a race. They ended up in a tie.
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NOW is the Time to Register for ROC-Vancouver !!!
The Regional Outreach Conference is only 18 days away! ROC - Vancouver is dedicated to prepare you to share your faith in Jesus Christ with people in your life. Registration for the 1 ½ day event is $89.00 (which includes a lunch and supper). All activities will take place at the: Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel (1128 West Hastings Street Vancouver, British Columbia.) To register for ROC-Vancouver, click here. 
Friday evening will be dedicated to inspirational music led by our worship leader, Gary Brucker and engaging presentations by Rev. Greg Seltz and Dr. Glenn Schaeffer. " Jump-Start Your Witness" will be a dynamic activity that presents opportunities to practice sharing your faith in a fun, interactive setting. On Saturday, keynote speakers, Dr. Robert Newton and Rev. Greg Seltz, will discuss the challenges Christians face as they live in a post-church culture and they will field questions from the audience as they discuss ways that Christians can share Christ in today's world. Eighteen different workshops - something for everyone - will be offered on Saturday afternoon. Each workshop will help provide you with practical ideas as to how to share your Christian faith as an individual and/or as a congregation in various contexts. Following supper, the conference wraps up with a sending worship service where Rev. Greg Seltz, the Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, will preach a Christ-centred message!
Youth and children are encouraged to attend the Friday evening activities, but then on Saturday, they will have programs tailored to their needs and interests.
On Saturday, the youth will participate in Five14 - an evangelism training program for youth. Those attending Five14 will learn to step into the unique role God has created for them as Christ's witness. Not only will teens recognize and appreciate their individual differences as members of God's magnificent creation, they will also learn that God can use these differences-and their lives-for His glory. To register click here.
Children will have a day-long program geared to them as well on Saturday. Shine Your Light So Bright! is like a day at Vacation Bible School with the power and excitement kicked up a notch! Kids will enjoy music, Bible stories, and crafts that will teach them practical ways they can share the love of Jesus with their family, friends and neighbors. These activities will be tons of fun and developmentally appropriate for their age level. To register, click here
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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. |
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Time Change for The Lutheran Hour in Vancouver area on radio KARI AM 550
Please note that effective October 2, 2011 - The Lutheran Hour will be broadcast Sundays at 11:30 am over radio station KARI AM 550.
We hope that you will be able to listen to these broadcasts and that they will be beneficial for you.
Please also advise your friends and members of your congregation of this change.
If you are unable to listen to the radio at that time you can hear The Lutheran Hour anytime on-line at www.lutheranhour.ca
Stephen Klinck, Managing Director
Lutheran Laymen's League of Canada/Lutheran Hour Ministries
For an inspirational lift - check out our on-line daily devotions
with Rev. Ken Klaus, Lutheran Hour Speaker Emeritus
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Resource of the Week 
Blessings and Prayers for College Students
For college students who are constantly on the move, it's comforting to carry along a compact, pocket-size devotional resource that helps them meditate on God's Word and His forgiveness and grace through Christ Jesus. Blessings and Prayers offers a suggested order for devotions...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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Interested in Ministry to Seniors?
The District's SIMEON (Seniors in Ministry for Encouragement, Outreach and Nurture) is putting together resources for congregations. If you have discovered resources that have been of particular help to your congregation, please share them with us! If you are looking for resources, please ask us! Contact miriam@foothillslutheran.ca
Check out the latest issue of "Great Expectations", the LCMS Older Adult Ministry newsletter here (pdf). You can sign up to receive this monthly newsletter at www.lcms.org (you will need to create an myLCMS account first)
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Habitat for Humanity Build in Nicaragua - Volunteer Oportunity!
 Dennis Mitschke, a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Summerland BC and an active leader in Habitat for several years, is organizing a Habitat build in Nicaragua for February 15 to 25, 2012. The build is being planned with a Lutheran emphasis, including worship on Sunday at a Lutheran congregation. If you are interested in joining this build as a volunteer, please contact Dennis at denmit135@yahoo.ca as soon as possible.
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Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted 
Please email any contributions to Sharlene.
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God's Blessings on your week!
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