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ABC Connect
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Vol. II - Issue #11 |
Nov. 21, 2011 |
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| FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Collect:
Stir up, we implore You, Your power, O Lord, and come that by Your protection we may be rescued from the threatening perils of our sins and be saved by Your mighty deliverance; for You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 
Readings:
- Isaiah 2:1-5
- Romans 13:8-14
- Matthew 21:1-11 or Matthew 24:36-44
Meditation:
The Lord Comes in Meekness and Humility to Save Us Now
The Lord Jesus enters Jerusalem "humble, and mounted on a donkey," riding on "a beast of burden" (Matt. 21:5), as He Himself bears the sins of the world in His body. Now He comes by the Ministry of the Gospel to save us from sin, death, the devil, and hell. Therefore, we sing, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!" (Matt. 21:9). For we are called "to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob," His holy Church, "that He may teach us His ways and that we may walk in His paths" (Is. 2:3). By His Word, we "walk in the light of the Lord" (Is. 2:5). That is to live in love, which "does no wrong to a neighbor" (Rom. 13:10). We "cast off the works of darkness and put on the armor of light," for "salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed" (Rom. 13:11, 12). Hence, the entire Christian life is a time to wake and watch, "for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming" (Matt. 24:42).
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Prayers
For Rev. Sandor Arguello who continues to struggle with cancer.
Thanksgiving on behalf of Rev. Vern Vansteenberg who has learned that his cancerous tumours have shrunk in size.
For Rev. Bob Bauer who continues to struggle with health issues.
For Rev. Norm Threinen as he prepares to take over the position of Acting President at the Edmonton Seminary beginning in the new year.
Prayer of thanksgiving and speedy recovery for Pastor Heinbuch for just sucessfully underwent surgery today.
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Calls
Rev. Donald Hennig (Red Deer, AB) has declined the call to St. John's, Vernon
Trinity Lutheran, Golden, BC has called Rev. Neil Otke from Thunder Bay, ON
The ABC District Board of Directors has called Rev. Paul Rogow (LCMS) as Missionary to the Vancouver Metropolitan Area
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Upcoming Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
- Conordia Christmas Concerts, Edmonton, AB (details)
- District Youth Gathering - July 2012 - Calgary , AB -
- Watch for more info Coming Soon...
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CLS - Nominations For Honorary Adwards
Concordia Lutheran Seminary is currently accepting nominations for their Honorary Awards. Watch for an upcoming ad in the Canadian Lutheran.
For more information please contact the Seminary.
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Servant of Christ Adward Nominations
The Servant of Christ Award is administered by the Board of Directors of the Alberta-British Columbia District of LCC.
The award recognises outstanding Christian service by members of the District, with the aim of honouring lay service. Congregations and individuals of the District are invited to nominate candidates for the award.
The nomination form (pdf) can be found here (fillable)
Closing date for receipt of nominations: November 30, 2011
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2012 Alberta British Columbia District Convention
District Convention FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) now online.
You can also check out abcconvention.lccabc.ca for all things convention! (Deadlines, Notes, Bulletin PDF's etc.) |
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Head Preschool Teacher Position - St. Albert, AB
Level 2 Childcare Development Worker position open at King of Kings Christian Preschool (King of Kings Lutheran Church) in St.Albert. Five mornings each week. Successful candidate to do classroom visits before Christmas Break with full time head teacher responsibilities starting January 9th 2012.
Email resume with references, or for more information contact Jeanine Pastucha at turtlecake@telus.net.
Closing date for applicants is December 2nd with interviews to be booked as resumes are received. |
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Congregational Constitutions
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This is only relevant for Churches applying for Chairitable status for the first time. Congregations who already have Charitable Status do not need to change or add any wording to their current constitutions in this regard.
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 Congregations need to make sure that they identify themselves in their constitutions as not-for-profit organizations. A suggestion is to include the following statement immediately following the section where the congregation identifies its purpose and mission:
"XYZ Lutheran Church in Anytown, shall be carried on without purpose of gain for its members, and any profits or other gains to this congregation shall be used in promoting its objectives as described above." |
Recent Blog Updates (http://goandmake.ca/)
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 Concordia Christmas Concerts
First Presbyterian Church 10025-105 Street, Edmonton, AB
Student Ensembles
- Sunday, Dec 4 , 3:00 - 5:00
- Concert Choir, Concordia Ringers and the Community Chorus Chamber Ensemble (more details)
Community Ensembles
Sunday, Dec 17, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Concordia Community Chorus, Jubiloso! Bells of Concordia (more details) |
Increase Biblical Literacy in Your Congregation!
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 Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet St. John's Lutheran in Milguy, NSW, Australia (map it) who is currently vacant. This is the first Church we have come across that lists "Small rural congregation" on it's profile page which lists current members at 17.
Please remember the congregation and church of St. John's in your prayers this week.
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Upcoming 2011 Anniversaries
- 50th - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB - June. 10, 2012
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Pastor Humour
A vicar was talking to one of his parishioners. He said "When you get to my age you spend a lot more time thinking about the hereafter." "What do you say that", enquires the parishioner. The vicar replies "Well, I often find myself going into a room and thinking what did I come in hear after."
Why was Goliath so surprised when David hit him with a stone? Because nothing like this had ever entered his mind before.
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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! |
Resource of the Week  Life's Big Questions, God's Big Answers by Alles, Brad
Who is this product for? Youth who want straight answers about faith. Seventy percent of church youth left home after high school...
What does this provide for you?
* Question-and-answer format takes the key questions youth have and replies with biblical, straightforward answers....
What is it?
There's no doubt about; youth aren't afraid to ask the tough questions about faith, the Church, and life. This Bible study helps you answer those questions for yourself and your students.
...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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