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Vol. II - Issue #25
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Mar. 5, 2012
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Blessed Lent ,
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Prepare For Worship
THE THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT
Collect:
Almighty God, because You know that we of ourselves have no strength, keep us both outwardly and inwardly that we may be defended from all adversities that may happen to the body and from all evil thoughts that may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (LW)
Readings:
- Exodus 20:1-17
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
- John 2:13-22 (23-25)
Meditation:
The Crucified and Risen Body of Jesus Is the True Temple of the Lord
The Lord rescues His people Israel "out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery" (Ex. 20:2) and makes His gracious covenant with them, defined by the Ten Commandments. Since He has become their God by His grace, they shall be His people, having "no other gods" before Him (Ex. 20:3). He is "jealous" for them as a husband for his wife and as a father for his children. He has named them with His Name and called them to rest in Him (Ex. 20:5-9). The incarnate Son, Christ Jesus, is likewise jealous for His Father's house, because it is to be a place of divine grace and Sabbath rest for His people, and not a "house of trade" (John 2:16-17). His zeal consumes Him as He gives up "the temple of His body" to the destruction of the cross, but in three days He raises it up again to be the true temple forever (John 2:17-21). By His crucifixion He cleanses the entire household, and in His resurrection He becomes "our wisdom and our righteousness and sanctification and redemption" (1 Cor. 1:30).
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Prayers For Gideon Kuhn, infant son of Rev. Mike and Kara Kuhn, who is hospitalized with respiratory problems.
For safe travel and return for Dr. Glenn Schaeffer and for Synod President Robert Bugbee who are currently in Africa on a Canadian Lutheran World Relief visit.
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Memorial Service for Rev. Sandor Arguello:
A Memorial Service has been planned for Rev. Sandor Arguello at St. John Lutheran Church, Vegreville AB on March 11 (Sunday) at 11:00 a.m., Rev. Sang Rog Choi officiating. Rev. Arguello former missionary of Lutheran Church-Canada to Nicaragua, was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 12, 2012 and received Christian burial on January 14, 2012 in Nicaragua.
For further information regarding the Memorial Service, please contact the church office at (780) 632-3207.
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Calls
Trinity Lutheran Church, Golden, BC has called a Candidate.
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church (Deaf), Edmonton, has called Rev. Lowell Eckert who has accepted the call
Deacon Luke Adam (teacher) at Hope Lutheran Christian School, Port Coquitlam, has had his call amended to half-time administrator, half-time teacher.
Installations
Rev. John Haycock will be installed at First Lutheran Church, Lloydminster, AB March 11, 2012 at 4:00 p.m
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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MP Stephen Woodworth submitts motion to Parliament regarding legal rights of the 'not yet born'
MP Stephen Woodworth submitted a motion to the Parliament of Canada of February 6 to examine Section 223 (1) of the Criminal Code of Canada which states that a baby does not have legal rights until it is completely proceeded from the body of its mother. A brochure, a related poster and a petition for Parliament to help foster the discussion throughout our churches and country, especially during the next four months when this issue will be before our elected officials are available for viewing and download at http://notyetborn.wordpress.com/
The materials are designed to encourage discussion in a fact-based and respectful manner. The site where these documents are posted avoids any political or religious affiliation but provides materials strictly related to this issue. We encourage the members of our ABC District to make use of the materials on this website.
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| ATTN: Church Organists - Past, Present, and Future
Watch as Kevin Hildebrand, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. talks about ideas and techniques for organists in regards to the Divine Services as well as Hymns. Organ Playing Videos
for more information on this and other worship resources see the 'Worship' section of the Districts Resource page on our Website |
 2012 ABC District Convention
Registration Countdown:
Currently only 32% of voting delegates have registered. Are you among the other 68% ?
- register today!
registration closes March, 28, 2012
abcconvention.lccabc.ca - for all things Convention! (Agenda, Deadlines, Notes, Bulletins, etc.)
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Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada Seek Nominations:
The Board of Lutheran Bible Translators of Canada seeks nominations and applications for the position of Executive Director. For more information, click here.
To learn more about the position, click here.
Application deadline is March 31, 2012.
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Upcoming News & Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
- May 22- 23, 2012 - Natural Church Development Presents: Christian A. Schwarz's in Canada, Edmonton, AB contact Daryl Becker for more information.
Lutheran Foundation Seminars:
- April 26, 2012 - Good Shepherd Lutheran Seniors -Calgary, AB
(2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.) - April 26, 2012 - Good Shepherd Lutheran - Calgary, AB
(7 p.m. - 9 p.m.)
Looking Ahead... |
2012 DYG Updates |
Registration Dates
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Total Cost
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February 1- April 2 (Early Bird Rate)
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$280
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April 3- May 7 Late (Registration Rate)
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$320
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February 1 - May 7 (For off-campus groups)
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$180
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February 1 - April 2 (iBod volunteers)
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$190
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Please visit dyg.lccabc.ca to download a registration package and for more information. If you require a paper package, please contact the Registrar, Krysta Davis (Bethel, Sherwood Park). We hope to see you and your youth in Calgary in July! Tracy Wemyss (St. Paul, Medicine Hat) & Michelle Heumann (Foothills, Calgary) Co-Chairs of the 2012 District Youth Gathering
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Upcoming Anniversaries
- 50th - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB - June. 10, 2012
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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 St Paul's Lutheran Church, St Mary's, NSW, Australia (map it) and their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. David Thompson. Their profile page lists their current members at 75. Head on over to their website to learn more about St Paul's - http://www.stpaulslutheranchurch.org.au/  | | St. Paul's mission statement |
Please remember the congregation of St Paul's and Rev. Thompson in your prayers this week. |
Resource of the WeekDoes God Exist? (DVD)Dr. William Lane Craig, Christopher Hitchens  Taken from a comment on amazon:
"I highly recommend this material both for believers who want a solid foundation of apologetics to defend their faith and for doubters who are seeking truth in the spiritual dimension." Hit the link below for more comments and details on this 2 Disc debate.
...more information.
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