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ABC Connect
Keeping the ABC District Connected. |
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Vol. II - Issue #5 Oct 12, 2011
Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost |
| O God, without whose blessing we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and govern our heats; 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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Please disregard the previous edition of the Connect as an
earlier drafted copy was sent out in error.
The following is the final copy of Vol II. Issue 5
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Prayers
For continued healing for Rev. Ken Rodeman as he recovers from his knee surgery.
For the new church workers in Our District who will be gathering in Edmonton next week for the District New Workers' Orientation. Our new workers are:
- Rev. David Bode and wife Brenda at Foothills Lutheran in Calgary, AB
- Rev. Steve Brummett and wife Arrin at Emmaus Lutheran, Drayton Valley, AB
- Rev. Lorne Reddemann and wife Rita at Trinity Lutheran, Quesnel, BC
- Rev. Ian Wemyss and wife Miranda at Zion Lutheran, Cloverdale, BC
- Rev. Paul Zeiglar and wife Jennifer at Zion Lutheran, Prince George, BC
- Rev. Wayne Zhang and wife Anastasia at Trinity Lutheran, Richmond, BC
- Rostered Teacher Isabel Tisdale at Hope Lutheran School, Port Coquitlam, BC
For Debra Stern, wife of Rev. Neil Stern, and family as they mourn the loss Debra's father who passed away late last week and will be buried tomorrow, Thursday the 13th.
For Mrs. Janet Kraemer, wife of former CUCA President, Dr. Richard Kraemer, who is undergoing chemotherapy.
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For the Regional Outreach Conference (ROC) in Vancouver
this weekend:
 Dear fellow believers in the Saviour. This weekend about 125 people will gather in Vancouver for the Regional Outreach Conference. The conference will be a time for God's people to be encouraged and equipped to share the Good News of Christ with other people. Will you please include the following prayer, below, in your Sunday morning general prayers?
Thank you.
Rev. Dr. Glenn E. Schaeffer
Executive Assistant - Outreach, ABC District
1 Timothy 6:12
http://goandmake.ca
 Dear Saviour of the nations. You are merciful and gracious to all. All the people of this world are saturated by Your love. And yet, millions of people do not confess with their mouths or believe in their hearts that You are their Saviour. O Lord Jesus Christ, send Your Holy Spirit to open the hardened hearts of those who do not believe so that they might "live a life worthy of the Lord and may please You in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God." (Col. 1:10) To that end, may the efforts of Your followers bear much fruit as they "plant the seed" and "water" it trusting that You will be the One who brings people to faith in You. We thank You for blessing the Regional Outreach Conference in Vancouver. We pray that all the people who participated in the conference were encouraged by Your Word and equipped to share Your Word of life with others. We thank You for the partnership in the Gospel we have with Lutheran Hour Ministries who helped organize and sponsor this outreach conference. Continue to prosper their outreach efforts and especially the other Regional Outreach Conferences planned for this year and next. Lord Jesus Christ, we raise our voices with the angels and archangels and all the saints in heaven and proclaim, "Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise ... for ever and ever!" (Rev. 5:12, 13) Amen!
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Calls
Rev. Craig Tufts, Parksville, BC has declined the call to St. John's, 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 )
- 2011 Sacred Music Festival - Oct. 30 - 7:30 p.m.Winspear Centre for Music, Edmonton, AB...more details
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For the Bulletin:
Position Available: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Alberta British Columbia District office of Lutheran Church-Canada, located in Edmonton, AB, is currently seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant. This is not a new position, the successful applicant will be replacing the current Administrative Assistant.
Application deadline: October 28, 2011
>> see full posting for 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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 Quest Course Begins!
Tuesday (Oct 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
Top Verses to Memorize
Do you want to memorize scripture? Where do you start? We have compiled some of the top verses people memorize and consistently resort to from all the books of the Bible. Take your time and hide these verses in your heart.
..more details
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St Johns Chapel in Jindera NSW, Australia
( map it ) and, once again, their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Robert Edwards.
St. Johns Chapel has 89 members who also is served by Rev. Ian Kotzur (Specific Ministry Pastor). The link for their site no longer work but it appears the chapel may be affiliated with St John's Lutheran Primary School, hover this can not be confirmed.
Please keep the St Johns Chapel and Rev. Edwards and Kotzur in your prayers this week.
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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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Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
- 65th Anniversary of Mt. Calvary, Red Deer, AB - Oct. 16
- 100th Anniversary of St. John's, Vernon, BC - Nov. 11 - 13
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Pastor Humour
A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France resulted in Linoleum Blownapart.
Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.
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2 Days and Counting until Vancouver gets ROC'd!
It's not too late to register for ROC-Vancouver which will take place at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel on October 14-15. Inspirational worship will be led by Gary Brucker. Rev. Gregory Seltz, Speaker of The Lutheran Hour, and Dr. Robert Newton will present a number of keynote addresses focused on living as a Christian in a post-church culture. Eighteen different witness workshops 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. Registration for the 1 ½ day event is $89.00 (which includes a lunch and supper on Saturday). To register for ROC-Vancouver, click here.
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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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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Resource of the Week 
At Home in the House of My Fathers
This book contains never before translated essays and sermons by German-speaking presidents of the LCMS, with historical notes and context provided by Matthew C. Harrison. Its unique insight into evangelical Lutheran theology and practice of the early LCMS leaders still applies for today's needs and situations. ...more details
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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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