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Vol. II - Issue #28
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Mar. 26, 2012
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Blessed Lent ,
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Prepare For Worship
PALM SUNDAY
(Sunday of the Passion)
Collect:
Almighty and everlasting God the Father, who sent your Son to take our nature upon him and to suffer death on the cross that all mankind should follow the example of His great humility, mercifully grant that we may both follow the example of our Saviour Jesus Christ in His patience and also have our portion in His resurrection; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (LW)
Readings:
John 12:12-19 (Palm Sunday Procession)
- Zechariah 9:9-12
- Philippians 2:5-11
- Mark 14:1-15:47 (or Mark 15:1-47) or John 12:20-43
Meditation:
The Son of David Ascends His Throne and Reigns in Love from His Cross
The Son of David comes in gentle humility, "sitting on a donkey's colt," yet as the King of Israel "in the name of the Lord" (John 12:13-15). He comes to be lifted up in glory on the Cross in order to cast out "the ruler of this world" and draw all people to Himself (John 12:23-32). The Church is thus called to "rejoice greatly," because her King comes with salvation, and "He shall speak peace to the nations" (Zech. 9:9-10). As He is anointed "beforehand for burial" (Mark 14:8), He also ascends His royal throne as "the King of the Jews" by way of His Passion (Mark 15:2, 17-19, 26). He goes "as it is written of Him," wherefore "you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power" (Mark 14:21, 62). For the glory of God is Love, which crescendos in the humble obedience and voluntary self-sacrifice of the Son of God for the salvation of sinners. So God the Father has "highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the Name that is above every name" (Phil. 2:9), that He might reign over us in love with the forgiveness of His Cross.
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A prayer of thanksgiving for Gideon Kuhn, infant son of Rev. Mike and Kara Kuhn, who was discharged from the hospital last Thursday and for continued healing during his recovery.
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.
For Rev. Mark and Mrs. Joyce Lobitz and their family as they watch their daughter, Heidi, who has been struggling with cancer and now faces her last hours.
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Calls
St. John's Lutheran, Vernon, BC has called Rev. Roland Syens, Kitchener, ON
Bethany Lutheran Church, Campbell River, BC has applied for a vicar. Riverbend Lutheran Church, Edmonton, AB is applying for a DPS intern. Please note that 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 ABC District Convention
Registration closes THIS WEDNESDAY, March, 28, 2012.
As of today 77% of voting delegates have registered. If you are one of the 23% remaining you have 2 days before registration officially closes. register today!
abcconvention.lccabc.ca - for all things Convention! (Agenda, Deadlines, Notes, Bulletins, etc.)
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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 submits 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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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 14, 2012 - Faith Lutheran, Surrey, BC
(3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
- April 18, 2012 - St. John's Lutheran (Seniors), Vernon, BC
(1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
- 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... |
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 Martin Luther Hungarian Lutheran Church, Sydney, NSW, Australia (map it) and their Parish Honorary Assistant Rev. Arpad Breglec. No other information is available. Please remember the congregation of Martin Luther Hungarian Lutheran, Rev. Breglec in your prayers this week. |
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Resource of the Week
Churches in America
by Manteufel, Thomas
Sometimes classes will have children from different religious backgrounds. The teacher should be familiar with the various denominations found in the United States. This course explores what other church bodies believe and compares them to the Lutheran church. It can be led by the pastor or DCE or used as an independent study.
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Canadian Lutheran Stories Wanted 
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