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Vol. II - Issue #31
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Apr. 16, 2012
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Greetings in the name of our risen Lord!
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Prepare For Worship
Third Sunday of Easter
Collect:
O almighty and eternal God, now that You have assured us of the completion of our redemption through the resurrection of our Lord Jesus, give us the will to show forth in our lives what we profess with our lips; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. (LW)
Readings:
- Acts 3:11-21
- 1 John 3:1-7
- Luke 24:36-49
Meditation:
The Preaching of Repentance and Forgiveness of Sins Makes Us Pure
The risen Lord Jesus taught His disciples "that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead" and "that repentance and forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in His name to all nations" (Luke 24:46-47). Therefore, St. Peter preaches repentance and forgiveness to the people of Jerusalem. As he proclaims that Jesus fulfilled all that "God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets" (Acts 3:18), he also convicts the people of their sin, because they "delivered over and denied" this Lord Jesus and "killed the Author of life." Yet God "glorified His servant Jesus" and raised Him from the dead (Acts 3:13-15). St. Peter calls the people to repent, so that their "sins may be blotted out, that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord" (Acts 3:19-20). Through this forgiveness of sins, and by faith in this forgiveness, the Father shows His love for us, in order that "we should be called children of God, and so we are" (1 John 3:1). Thus we hope in Him and are made pure even "as He is pure," because "He appeared to take away sins, and in Him there is no sin" (1 John 3:5)
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We rejoice in the successful surgery on infant Maria Dressler at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. Maria is the infant daughter of Rev. Mark and Michelle Dressler of Saskatoon, SK.
For the Central District as it begins its triennial convention next Monday.
For Rev. Paul Roggow as he is installed this coming Sunday to serve as Missionary to the Metropolitan Vancouver Area. Please pray also for his family as they adjust to their new surroundings in Vancouver.
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Calls
Rev. Roland Syens (Kitchener, ON), has declined the call to St. John's Lutheran, Vernon, BC
Installations:
Rev. Paul Roggow Sunday, April 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Richmond, BC.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Best Christian Workplaces of 2012
We are happy to announce that the ABC District Office is now certified as a Best Christian Workplace for 2012.
You can see our listing here. |
 2012 ABC District Convention
Looking for information regarding Convention?
Agenda, Deadlines, Notes, Bulletins, and more can be found at abcconvention.lccabc.ca
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CLS MATCHING GRANT CHALLENGE runs now until May 15, 2012!
The following excerpt is taken from a letter written by Interim President, Dr. Norman Threinen.
"1 Samuel 17 tells the story of a man named Goliath who challenged the Israelites to send one person out to fight him. Of course you know the end of the story: the boy, David, accepted the challenge and killed Goliath.
Challenges can be deadly! But they can also be fun, exciting, and rewarding. That brings me to the purpose of this letter to our faithful Friends of the Seminary.
A number of anonymous supporters have generously offered a challenge to everyone else who would be willing to support Concordia Lutheran Seminary. The individuals are challenging the Seminary to raise $80,000 before May 15th! If we do, they will match every dollar we raise dollar for dollar...continue reading
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Rev. Paul Roggow Accepts Call to Be Missionary to Metro Vancouver!
After about a three year search, the Lord has answered our prayers for a missionary to the Metropolitan Vancouver area. Rev. Paul Roggow will be installed as a missionary on Sunday, April 22 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Richmond. The service begins at 3:00 p.m....continue reading
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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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Upcoming News & Events: ( Shortcut - External Link )
Elementary School Principal Position, Prince George, BC - ...read more
- April 17, 2012 - Concordia High School Open House - 830 Saddleback Road (11525 - 23 Ave.) Edmonton, AB - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- 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 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 - Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd - Calgary, AB
(7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Looking Ahead... |
- Online registration package / information - please visit dyg.lccabc.ca
- Paper Package - please contact the Registrar, Krysta Davis
- ( See FAQ for full registration details ) or
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
Website is down this week.
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Resource of the Week
Reformation Heritage Bible Commentary: Colossians/Thessalonians
by Engelbrecht, Edward; Deterding, Paul
The great reformers' influence upon the Bible's interpretation and application could not help but revitalize the Church. This is as true today as it was five hundred years ago. The reformers taught with special insight due to their constant reading, study, translating, and preaching of the Sacred Scriptures. This commentary series shares with readers today insights from the reformers and faithful commentary that stems from their heritage.
Similar to the NIV People's Bible Commentary Series, this lay-level commentary allows readers to study the Word in a deep and meaningful way with devotional warmth and readability. Video, endorsements, and a current subscription offer can be found along with the full description at this link: ...more information. |
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