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ABC Connect
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Vol. II - Issue #6 Oct 18, 2011
Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
Keep, we pray you, O Lord, your Church with your perpetual mercy; and because without you we cannot but fall, keep us ever by your help from all things hurtful, and lead us to all things profitable to our salvation; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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Prayers
For Rev. Bill Ney as he is being treated for respiratory problems.
For the newly-elected Synod Board of Directors as they meet for the first time this week.
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Calls
Nothing to report this week.
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. 18, 25; Nov 1, 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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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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New Reconciliation Ministry Pastorate Course
News from AOR
The newest ministry training for serving conflicted churches and other ministries is now open for registration!
 We are pleased to announce that our new Reconciliation Ministry Pastorate Course will be offered on January 30 through February 3, 2012 Aurora, Colorado (Denver area). We have had interest from Lutherans and non-Lutherans across the US as well as folks from Canada and Australia.
Bruce Zagel will co-present this course with me (Ted Kober). He has some amazing stories to report from his experience pilot testing this ministry with a conflicted congregation in Australia. You will enjoy learning and hearing how the process works in real life applications, as well as lessons that Bruce learned from the field...read more
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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
M'Cheyne One Year Reading Plan
This plan is based on the M'Cheyne reading system, featuring four different readings for use in both family and personal devotions. Each day has two passages from the Old Testament, one from the New Testament, and one from either the Psalms or the Gospels. In one year, you read the Old Testament once and the New Testament and Psalms twice.
..more details
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Increase Biblical Literacy in Your Congregation!
CPH launches new online service!
"Did you know that 60% of Americans can't name even five of the Ten Commandments? That's a scary statistic. On the upside, 75% of Christians say that they are interested in learning more about the Bible. Do you know someone who is part of that 75%?"
Learn more about the features and benefits of Bible 101 by visiting cph.org/Bible101 or calling 1-800-325-3040.
Watch this promotional video about Bible 101.
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Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St Peter's Lutheran Church in Lavington NSW, Australia ( map it - street view available) and their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Joel Cramer.
St Peter's has 163 members. With services at 9am (traditional liturgy) and 10:30am (more relaxed liturgy).
Please keep St Peter's and Rev. Cramer 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
- 100th Anniversary of St. John's, Vernon, BC - Nov. 11 - 13
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Pastor Humour
Atheism is a non-prophet organization.
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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  Battling for the Modern Mind
An introduction to the thought and work of G.K. Chesterton, a remarkable British journalist whose keen grasp of the essentials of Christianity, in combination with a razor-sharp wit, produced works on the Faith that remains classic. Chesterton decisively demonstrated why classic Christianity is more exciting, more romantic as he put it, than its modern rivals.. ...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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