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Vol. II - Issue #18
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Jan. 16 2012
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Blessed Epiphany ,
Reminders:
- Jan 16, 2012 (TODAY!):
- All Nomination and Delegate forms due.
- Feb 1, 2012
- 2012 School Grant Application Forms due
- They can be downloaded here.
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Prepare For Worship
The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Collect:
O Lord God Almighty, because You have always supplied Your servants with the several gifts which come from Your Holy Spirit alone, leave also us not destitute of Your manifold gifts nor of grace to use them always to Your honor and glory and the good of others; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Readings:
- Isaiah 9:1-4
- 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
- Matthew 4:12-25
Meditation:
The Lord Manifests His Glory through His Office of the Holy Ministry
By His coming in the flesh and by His preaching and miracles, the Lord Jesus shines the light of His Gospel upon "the people who walked in darkness" and "who dwelt in a land of deep darkness" (Is. 9:2). He has also "multiplied the nation" and "increased its joy" (Is. 9:3) by calling disciples to Himself from the ends of the earth. For this purpose, He calls Peter and Andrew, with James and John, to follow Him and be "fishers of men" (Matt. 4:19). As Jesus did, they also go forth "proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people" (Matt. 4:23). They preach the foolishness of the Cross of Christ as the very power and wisdom of God. This word and preaching of the Cross divides "those who are perishing" from "us who are being saved" (1 Cor. 1:18), but it unites the Church, the one Body of Christ, "in the same mind and the same judgment" (1 Cor. 1:10).
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Prayers
Continued prayers for Rev. Harry and Ruth Ruf as they recover from cancer surgery.
For the family of Rev. Sandor Arguello. Rev. Arguello was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 14. He was in Managua, Nicaragua at the time where he was receiving alternative treatment for his cancer.
- Read the Canadian Lutheran Article...
Mission Prayers - January 2012
(http://lutheranchurch.ca/missions.php) January 15 Almighty God, at baptism You lit the fire of faith in our hearts. Now we pray for Your direction in our lives. Teach us to be still and listen for Your voice, to hear the plans You predestined for us from our births. We lift up prayers of thankfulness for Your love which surrounds us daily, and Your guidance in all we do. We pray for the missionaries, pastors, and church workers who have heard and answered Your call. Give them direction wherever they serve, Your protection in adversity, and Your faithfulness as they show Your love to a waiting world. Through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. |
Calls
Krysta Davis was commissioned and installed on January 15 as a Director of Parish Services at Bethel Lutheran Church, Sherwood Park, AB
Please note that the deadline for calling graduating seminary students is March 15. There are no Director of Parish Services (DPS) graduates this year. The deadline for applying for a vicar or a DPS intern is also March 15 and the deadline for calling Lutheran teacher graduates is April 15.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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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.) *** Reminders: Upcoming Deadlines Jan 16 - (TODAY!) - All Nomination and Delegate Forms due. - Thank you to all those who have already sent them in, if you are unable to meet this deadline please inform the District Office by email or 1-888-474-0063.
- Note: If you have chosen to not nominate anyone please still return the blank form with signature
- Submission of Pastoral, Lay & Alternate Delegates Forms
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All deadlines can be found on the Convention's website.
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Natural Church Development (NCD) Canada Presents:
Christian A. Schwarz's In Canada in May 2012
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Stay a couple extra days following the 2012 Convention! - May 22 - 23rd - Southgate Alliance Church, Edmonton, AB
Read more here.... Those interested, contact Daryl for extended room rates. Visit their website - http://www.ncdcanada.com/
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Upcoming News & Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
- Immanuel, Lethbridge, AB - Now Hiring : Parish Coordinator (see posting)
Lutheran Foundation Seminars:
- 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.)
- February 11, 2012 - First Lutheran - Lloydminster, AB
(9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- March 3, 2012 - St. Paul's Lutheran - Chilliwack, BC
(12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Looking Ahead... |
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Upcoming Anniversaries
- 50th - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB - June. 10, 2012
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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).
These links and other information can be found on our site under 'About Us' or http://www.lccabc.ca/about-us/seal-of-accountability/
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2012 Mission Commitment Forms
These forms are now past due and are 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 (780-477-9829), phoned in or mailed.
For additional information please contact Janice Godbout or
780-474-0063 (Ext. #112 )
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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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Recent Blog Updates (http://goandmake.ca/)
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 Meet our Australian Brothers and Sisters
Hi Readers,
Lutheran Church of Australia seems to be experiencing some technical difficulties and we are unable to connect to the online listings where we were gathering our information. Hopefully this issues will be resolved for the next issue of the ABC Connect and we can continue this feature.
- Editor
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Resource of the Week A Love for Life by Di Mauro, Dennis  A Love for Life - Christianity's Consistent Support of the Unborn, by Dennis Di Mauro, examines the question, "Is abortion ethical?" The answer to this question is often obscured by rhetoric, slogans, and politics. And the media message on abortion is often of little help. When the typical American opens up her morning newspaper, she sees the topic debated between pro-lifers and pro-choicers but receives little information that could help her make an informed moral decision
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God's Blessings to you in 2012!
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