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Vol. II - Issue #12
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Nov. 28, 2011
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Hello ,
Reminders:
- Nov. 30 - Deadline for Servant Adward Nominations.
- Jan. 16 - 2012 - All Convention Nomination forms to be returned.
School Admins:
- Please fill out your Stats Report if you haven't already.
- School Grants Applications now available
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| THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Collect:
Stir up, our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of your only-begotten Son that at His second coming we may worship Him in purity; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. 
Readings:*
- Isaiah 11:1-10
- Romans 15:4-13
- Matthew 3:1-12
Meditation:
By the Preaching of Repentance, We Are Prepared for the Coming of the Lord
"John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, 'Repent'" (Matt. 3:1-2). His preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of sins prepared people for the coming of Christ into the world. St. John's work was historically complete with the incarnate Advent of Jesus; but his vital ministry continues in preaching Law and Gospel. The Son of God has come in the flesh, "a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots" (Is. 11:1), and continues to bear the fruits of righteousness. His good tree of the cross is "a signal for the peoples" (Is. 11:10), by which He calls the nations to repentance. "With the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips" (Is. 11:4), He slays the wicked and brings the dead to life, making sons of Abraham out of lifeless stones. So also the "root of Jesse" comes to us, "even he who arises to rule the Gentiles" (Rom. 15:12), that "we might have hope" and be filled "with all joy and peace in believing" (Rom. 15:4, 13).
*readings follow One-Year Series A - see lcms.org
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Prayers
For Rev. Lorne Redemann, ordained this past Sunday, as he begins his ministry at Trinity Lutheran, Quesnel, BC.
For Rev. Jim Heinbuch who is recovering from neck surgery.
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Calls
DPS Candidate Krysta Davis has been placed at Bethel Lutheran Church, Sherwood Park, AB.
Rev. Lorne Manweiler (Zion Lutheran, Wetaskiwin) has received the call to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat AB.
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 (details)
Lutheran Foundation Seminars:- January 14, 2012 - Hope Lutheran - Port Coquitlam, BC (9:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- February 4, 2012 - Mount Calvary Lutheran - Red Deer, AB (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- February 4, 2012 - Immanuel Lutheran - Rocky Mountain House, BC (2:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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 2012 District Youth Gathering - Dates Set!
- Where: Calgary, Alberta (Foothills Lutheran Church and the University of Calgary)
- When: Thursday, July 12 to Sunday, July 15, 2012
- Who: Youth and their leaders (at least 1 leader for every 7 youth)
- Why: To build relationships with God and other Lutherans!
Registration information will be available in early 2012; please make plans to attend! We'll be checking out the Calgary Stampede in addition to games, music, sessions with speakers, servant opportunities, small group discussions, games and fun! Co-Chairs: Tracy Wemyss (St. Paul, Medicine Hat) & Michelle Heumann (Foothills, Calgary) |
CLS - Nominations For Honorary Adwards
The faculty and Board of Regents of Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton, invite individuals, congregations, and Boards of Lutheran Church-Canada to submit the names of persons to be considered for one of the seminary's honorary degrees and awards. The purpose of these honorary degrees and awards is to acknowledge outstanding service to the church, the seminary, and the community. Available degrees are: Doctor of Laws (LL.D), Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.), Doctor of Divinity (D.D.). Available awards are: Faith in Life, Friend of the Seminary, Doulos Dia Iesoun. All nominations must be submitted on the seminary's nomination forms, which will be provided on request. Desirable qualifications for each position are listed on each nomination form. Completed forms must be received by April 1, 2012, for consideration. Degrees and awards will be presented at the seminary's Sacred Convocation on May 25, 2012. For more information please contact the Prof. Jonathan Kraemer.
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Servant of Christ Adward Nominations - Only 2 days left! 
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
Please see abcconvention.lccabc.ca for all things convention! (Deadlines, Notes, Bulletin PDF's etc.) *** Reminder: All Nomination Forms to be returned Jan. 16, 2012 All deadlines can be found on the Convention's website. |
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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. |
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) |
Biblical Literacy Resources
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 Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet Moree Lutheran in Moree, NSW, Australia (map it) who is currently vacant. On their profile page you can find their mission statement: "God's caring people, growing in His grace, sharing His love." At some point it seems that they have changed their name to Grace Lutheran and googling the address also reveals that they have a Pre-School.
Please remember the congregation, church and pre-school of Grace 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
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(Copyright Gospel Communications International, Inc - www.reverendfun.com)
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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  Battle for the Mind DVD by Philip Bell
The creation/evolution debate is much more than a disagreement about scientific evidence. It is really a battle for hearts and minds, waged at the level of history.
In his impassioned message to an Australian church, Philip Bell considers reasons why people's confidence in the Bible and in God is being increasingly challenged ...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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