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Vol. II - Issue #27 |
Mar. 19, 2012 |
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Blessed Lent ,
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Prepare For Worship
THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT
(The Annuciation of our Lord)
Collect:
Almighty and eternal God, because it was Your will that Your Son should bear the pains of the cross for us and thus remove from us the power of the adversary, help us so to remember and give thanks for our Lord's Passion that we may receive remission of sins and redemption from everlasting death; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (LW)
Readings:
- Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Hebrews 5:1-10
- Mark 10:(32-34) 35-45
Meditation:
In the Holy Sacraments We Share the Glory of the Cross of Christ
Jesus catechizes His disciples in the way of the cross, revealing that He will be condemned and put to death, "and after three days He will rise" (Mark 10:33-34). But the Twelve do not understand. Instead, they argue among themselves about who will be the greatest, with James and John requesting the places of honor on either side of Jesus in His glory. However, Jesus has come to make Himself the "slave of all" and "to give His life as a ransom for many" (Mark 10:43-45). He shares the true glory of His cross with all who are baptized with His baptism, and with those who drink His cup of salvation, the New Testament in His blood (Mark 10:39). By these Holy Sacraments, the Lord makes Himself known to all His people, forgiving their sins "from the least of them to the greatest" (Jer. 31:33-34). Though He is the very Son of God, "He learned obedience through what He suffered" and so became our great high priest, that we may enter His glory by the way of His sacrifice (Heb. 5:8-10).
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For Gideon Kuhn, infant son of Rev. Mike and Kara Kuhn, who continues to be hospitalized with respiratory problems.
For Nikki Robinson, wife of District Exec Kurt Robinson, who is undergoing chemo and radiation therapy treatment.
For Ruth Ruf who is undergoing a second round of chemotherapy |
Calls
Rev. Keith Haberstock (Prince of Peace, Calgary) has received the call to Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church, Waterloo, ON
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church has issued a call for a candidate
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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Apologetics and Evangelism Tour Opportunity!
Rev. Mark Jasa (bio), from University Lutheran Chapel in Los Angeles, has expressed a desire to come to Canada and teach Lutherans about apologetics and evangelism and then demonstrate both through conversations on a local university campus. Pastor Jasa was one of the presenters at the LHM Regional Outreach Conference in Vancouver in Oct 2011. Plans are being made to have him come to the ABC District in Sept 2012.
If you would like to host Pastor Jasa for an evening speaking engagement at your church, followed by a visit to a nearby college or campus the next day, please contact Rev. James Paulgaard at jamespaulgaard@wglc.org or 604-888-1004. |
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Returns to summer team ministry
CREW Ministries announced today that they will be returning to summer team ministry after a year sabbatical. CREW Ministries' chairperson, Michael Schutz, said that a plan is underway to recruit and train summer teams to assist churches with Vacation Bible School and camp programs this summer. A Lutheran based ministry that dates back to 1988, CREW Ministries has gained a reputation for recruiting, training and providing youth and young adults the opportunity to use their gifts on short term mission teams that assist churches and camps by providing musical leadership, puppets, drama and general ministry support for summer programming. Schutz said: "Our hope is to have at least one team that will travel throughout Canada assisting churches with their summer ministry programs as well as alumni-led teams that will be available for single week events."
For more information, to apply to be on a summer team, or to book a team for your VBS or camp, visit www.crewministries.com |
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Watch Love Life Presentations online!
You can find them here http://vimeo.com/36655489.
For information on the presentations see this link.
The next Love Life conference...
http://lovelifeedmonton.com
November 17th, 2012 at Concordia University College of Alberta in Edmonton.
The guest presenters will be:
- Mr. Michael Coren (Author of numerous books and host of "The Arena" on Sun News)
- Rev. James Lamb (Executive Director of Lutherans for Life - USA).
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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 closes THIS FRIDAY March, 28, 2012
FYI: WestJet seat sale ends tomorrow (March 20)
Registration Countdown:
We are over half way! 62% of voting delegates have registered. Are you among the 38% outstanding?- register today!
abcconvention.lccabc.ca - for all things Convention! (Agenda, Deadlines, Notes, Bulletins, etc.) |
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 )
- *March.* 20, 2012 - Concordia High School Open House, 7 - 9 PM, 830 Saddleback Road (11525 - 23 Ave.) Edmonton, AB. (download pdf)
- 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
(7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Looking Ahead...
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2012 DYG Updates Calling exhibitors for DYG The District Youth Gathering will have an opportunity for exhibitors to have information displays for their Lutheran organizations. For more information please contact michelleheumann@gmail.com. |
Registration Dates |
Total Cost | |
February 1- April 2 (Early Bird Rate) |
$280 | |
April 3- May 7 Late (Registration Rate) |
$320 | |
February 1 - May 7 (For off-campus groups) |
$180 | |
February 1 - April 2 (iBod volunteers) |
$190 |
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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Anniversaries
- 50th - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Calgary, AB - June. 10, 2012
- 50th - Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Cranbrook, BC - June. 15-17, 2012
- 100th - Zion Lutheran Church, McLaughlin, AB - Aug. 12, 2012
- 100th - St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Milk River, AB - Sept. 15, 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Sutherland, NSW, Australia (map it) and their Parish Sole Pastor Rev. Jason Sander and Parish Administrator Mrs. Elaine Elliott. Growing together in the heart of Sydney: reaching, teaching, serving in Jesus' name. Their profile page lists their current members at 120. Head on over to their website to learn more - www.stpaulssydney.org/ 
Please remember the congregation of Good Shepherd Lutheran, Rev. Sander and Mrs. Elliott in your prayers this week. |
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Resource of the Week
Journey to the Cross: An Easter Learning Experience CD-ROM
by Kelly Bailey McCray
Journey to the Cross is an outreach and educational event for your congregation and community. Through activities based on Scripture, participants experience the joy of Palm Sunday, the disappointment of Judas' betrayal, the devastation of the crucifixion, the jubilation of the resurrection, and so much more.
This family program invites children and adults to walk the path that Jesus walked. Small groups of people walk to 13 sites for activities that relate to the Passion event. At each station, their senses are engaged through experience-focused activity that teaches the biblical Passion account.
The Journey to the Cross CD-ROM includes everything you need. See the link for a full list of contents and a promotional video.
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