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Vol. II - Issue #16
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Jan. 3 2012
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Happy New Year ,
Reminders:
- 2012 School Grant Forms are available, download them here. An email reminder to School Admins. will also be going out this week.
- 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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Prepare For Worship
THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
(The First Sunday after the Epiphany)
Collect:
Father in heaven, as at the baptism in the Jordan River you once proclaimed Jesus Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit, grant that all who are baptized in His name may faithfully keep the covenant into which they have been called, boldly confess their Saviour, and with Him be heirs of life eternal; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Readings:
- Isaiah 42:1-9
- Romans 6:1-11
- Matthew 3:13-17
Meditation:
The Holy Triune God Is Manifested and Reveals Himself to Us in Holy Baptism
The Baptism of our Lord is an "Epiphany" of the one true God in the flesh and blood of Jesus. He is the chosen Servant of the Lord, anointed with the Spirit for the rescue of God's people and "to bring forth justice to the nations" (Is. 42:1). Thus, He makes all things new, and He is given "as a covenant for the people, a light for the nations" (Is. 42:6). In the waters of the Jordan, He takes His place with sinners and takes all the sins of the world upon Himself. He undergoes the baptism of repentance in order to "fulfill all righteousness" for us (Matt. 3:15). He submits Himself to the curse of sin and death, in order to redeem us. We are baptized with a baptism like His, thereby dying and rising with Him, so that "we will also live with Him" (Rom. 6:8). Indeed, all of us who are baptized into Christ Jesus are anointed with His Spirit and named by His Father as beloved and well-pleasing sons and daughters.
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Prayers
For the family of Mrs. Clara Stark as they mourn her passing. Clara Stark was called to her eternal home on December 22, 2011. She was the widow of Pastor Fred Stark.
For Ruth Ruf, wife of Rev. Harry Ruf, who underwent surgery over Christmas. She is recovering well at the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton.
For Rev. Sandor Arguello who is undergoing cancer treatment in Nicaragua.
Mission Prayers - January 2012
(http://lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php)
updates not yet available from LCC |
Calls
nothing new to report this week.
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 )
- 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 a.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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CCCC Certification
The Alberta-British Columbia District is pleased to announce that we have  earned the right to display the Canadian Council of Christian Charities' (CCCC) Seal of Accountability. This seal indicates that we, as a charity, adhere to high standards, operate with integrity and are certified by the CCCC, an independent standards setting organization. These standards and more information on the Canadian Council of Christian Charities' can be found on their website (https://www.cccc.org/standards_full).
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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. If you are still interested in this insurance, please contact Janice Ruf (jruf@lccabc.ca or 1-888-474-0063 ext. 107) for additional information.
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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) |
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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For Recent Blog Updates (http://goandmake.ca/)
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 Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
This week we invite you to meet Nyngan Lutheran Church, Nyngan, NSW, Australia (map it ) who are currently vacant. The LCA's profile page lists Nyngan Lutheran as having 7 members. They currently gather for worship at Uniting Church. Please remember Nyngan Lutheran and 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 Choosing Life DVDby City On A Hill Productions  Choosing Life - Meg stands on the street corner, frozen in indecision. She never thought she'd consider abortion, but if she has this baby, her hopes and dreams for the future will be gone. And the shame ... Though it's unthinkable, she feels she has no other choice. "I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made ..." Choosing Life deals with the subject of abortion with great sensitivity, focusing on the biblical foundation for the sanctity of life ...more information. Also includes a Bible study guide from Lutherans For Life.
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God's Blessings to you in 2012!
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