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Vol. II - Issue #15
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Dec. 19, 2011
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 The next edition of ABC Connect will be published January 3, 2012 |
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Blessed Advent ,
Reminders:
- Mission Commitments - Past Due - read more...
- Nomination Forms - Due Jan. 16, 2012
- If you unable to meet this deadline?Please inform the office.
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May We Introduce to You...
Mrs. Karen Lyons our new employee!
The ABC District Office would like to take this time to thank Mrs. Sharlene Van Maanen for her faithful service and welcome Mrs. Karen Lyons to our team!
Karen will be the new Admin. Assistant to Parish & School Services as well as the main receptionist so don't be surprised when you hear her voice next time you call the office.
Welcome Karen!
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Prepare For Worship
Christmas Day
Collect:
Grant, almighty God, that the birth of your only-begotten Son in human flesh may set us free, who through sin are held in bondage; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Readings:
- Isaiah 52:7-10
- Hebrews 1:1-6 (7-12)
- John 1:1-14 (15-18)
Meditation*:
The Living and Life-Giving Word of God Dwells Among Us in the Flesh
The Lord sends out His ministers of the Gospel to make disciples "of all the nations," so that "all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God." The Lord has "bared His holy arm" in the incarnate Christ (Is. 52:7, 10). The child in the manger, born of the Mary, is the very Word of God, the only-begotten Son of the Father, "whom He appointed the heir of all things, through whom He also created the world" (Heb. 1:2). As "all things were made through Him" (John 1:3), so are all things redeemed and made new in Him. In His body of flesh and blood, we behold "the radiance of the glory of God" (Heb. 1:3), "glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth" (John 1:14). He dwells among us in peace, that we might have life and light and salvation in Him. For by His Word of the Gospel, we are born again as the children of God, bearing His name and sharing His eternal life.
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Prayers
That God would fill our churches this Christmas season so that people would hear the good news of Christ our Saviour.
For Rev. Norman Eifert and his wife Helen as Pastor Eifert moves to an extended care facility in Dawson Creek.
A prayer of thanksgiving for Deaconess Tracy Wemyss (St. Paul, Medicine Hat, AB) and husband Orion at the birth of Liam Wemyss earlier this month.
For Purvis Paulgaard, Father of Rev. Paulgaard (Walnut Grove, Langley, BC) who is recovering from recent abdominal surgery.
Mission Prayers - December 2011
(http://lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php) December 24O Father in Heaven, on this Holy Night the Christian Church remembers that You sent Your Son Jesus to save His people from their sins. Continue to save all people from their sins through the same Jesus Christ Who promises to be with us in His Holy Word and Sacraments. Amen. December 25O Father in Heaven, You sent Your Son Jesus into our flesh so that He might shine His light in our dark world. In Your light, bless the members of Lutheran Church-Canada that we may see the Light of Jesus Christ and confess Him to a world that does not know Him, through the same Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God now and forever. Amen. |
Calls
Rev. Glenn Worcester (LCMS) has declined the call to First Lutheran/Zion, Lloydminster/McLaughlin, AB
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Upcoming News & Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
- ABC District Christmas Office Hours:
- The Office will be closed Dec 26, 27 and Jan 2.
- Normal Hours will Resume on Jan 3, 2012
- Immanuel, Lethbridge, AB - Now Hiring : Parish Coordinator (see posting)
- Jan, 15, 2012, 3:00pm - Redeemer Lutheran Church, Victoria, BC will be holding a closing/decommissioning service for its current building.
- Pastor Chuck Cooley will be preaching.
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, AB (2:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Looking Ahead... |
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 2012 Mission Commitment Forms
These forms are now past due and needed ASAP. This info is very important as it is needed to prepare the District's budget. Thank you to the church's that have sent theirs in and for those that have not, we will be contacting you.
Forms can be emailed, faxed, phoned in or mailed.
For additional information please contact:
Janice Godbout at jgodbout@lccabc.ca
Phone: 780-474-0063 (Ext. #112 )
Fax: 780-477-9829.
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Religious Institution Counseling Liability Insurance
Professional and Liability Insurance for all rostered church workers is available through Cherry Insurance Ltd for religious counseling coverage. Cost is $100/worker/year. To ensure coverage from January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012, please send payment as soon as possible. The previous deadline was
December 15, 2011.
For additional information, please contact Janice Ruf (jruf@lccabc.ca or 1-888-474-0063 ext. 107)
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News from Church Extension Fund (CEF)
(http://cef.lccabc.ca)
The winter 2011 edition of the CEF News for CEF Congregational Representatives, K.I.D.S. Coordinators, Pastors and congregations is now available.
The staff of the ABC District Church Extension Fund wishes a blessed Christmas to you and your family. May you rejoice in knowing that the season brings joy because of the newborn King of Kings. Give praise to the Lord for the gift of His perfect and precious Son.
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2012 District Youth Gathering Info!
- 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) |
Cross Pointe Lutheran Church Looking for Bibles
 Cross Pointe, Calgary, AB are looking for free bibles. These bibles will be used for mission and outreach in their community as they continue to spread the Gospel.
If you can help email Pastor Jay Holdner.
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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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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 Are you unable to meet this deadline?
Please inform the office.
All deadlines can be found on the Convention's website.
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Recent Blog Updates (http://goandmake.ca/)
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 Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet Joy Lutheran Fellowship, Norwa, NSW, Australia (map it - currently worshiping at Uniting Church Hall) and their Parish Sole Pastor Tom Peitsch who also writes a blog: http://illalutheran.blogspot.com/) 
The LCA's profile page lists Joy Lutheran members at 23 (some of which you may be able to see (left, click the thumbnail for full-size image). Taken from their website: "The Illawarra Lutheran Church is a multi-campus ministry comprising St Johns Lutheran Church, Wollongong, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Oak Flats and Joy Fellowship, Nowra. As a part of the Lutheran Church of Australia we are here to serve all people..." Head over to their website to learn more about the whole Illawarra Lutheran Parish. Please remember Joy Lutheran and Rev. Peitsch in your prayers this week. |
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Upcoming Anniversaries
- 50th - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB - June. 10, 2012
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Resource of the Week The Church from Age to Age: A History from Galilee to Global Christianityby Engelbrecht, Edward A - General Editor  The Church from Age to Age examines key historic events from the time of the apostles through today. Informative and clearly written, readers of all ages will find the answers to the who, why, and how behind the current state of Christianity the world over. Maps, readings from primary sources, and an extensive bibliography, index, and timeline make this a complete one-volume resource for the classroom and for home. ...more information.
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