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Vol. III - Issue #14
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Jan. 7, 2013
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Blessed Epiphany!
ATTN: Congregational Treasurers:
Remittance voucher reminder...read more
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Prepare For Worship
The Baptism of Our Lord
(First Sunday After the Epiphany)
Collect:
Father in heaven, at the Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan River You proclaimed Him Your beloved Son and anointed Him with the Holy Spirit. Make all who are baptized in His name faithful in their calling as Your children and inheritors with Him of everlasting life; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
- Isaiah 43:1-7
- Romans 6:1-11
- Luke 3:15-22
The Triune God Opens Heaven to You in Holy Baptism
The Baptism of our Lord is an "Epiphany" of the one true God in the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. In divine mercy, He takes His place with sinners and takes their sin upon Himself. "When all the people were baptized," Jesus submitted Himself to a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:21). He had no sins of His own, but He took the sins of the world upon Himself and so was baptized into His own death. Therefore, "when you pass through the waters," He is with you (Is. 43:2). He created you for His glory, and He has redeemed you with His blood, that you may be His own and live with Him in His Kingdom (Is. 43:1, 7). As you are baptized with a baptism like His, so also are you united with Him in His death and resurrection that you "might walk in newness of life" (Rom. 6:4). For all who are baptized into Christ Jesus receive His anointing of the Holy Spirit and are named by His Father as beloved and well-pleasing sons and daughters.
Like these summaries? You can find them, and more, on LCMS's website.
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 Prayers Thanksgiving for God's providential care for Daryl Becker, his wife Lynn and Stacey. None of them was injured in a vehicle rollover they experienced last week north of Regina.
For Rev. James Paulgaard and family as they mourn the death of James' father who was called it his heavenly home Christmas Eve. May the family find comfort in the promises of God in Christ, our Incarnate Lord.
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Calls
Rev. Darren Siegle, pastor at Grace Lutheran, Osoyoos, BC has accepted the call to the newly organized parish of Grace Lutheran/St. Paul Lutheran Churches in Osoyoos and Oliver, BC. Installation will be January 27 at 4:00 p.m.
Rev. Mark Jasa (LCMS) has declined the call to serve as pastor at Killarney Park Lutheran Church, Vancouver, BC.
For the most up to date information regarding calls, please visit www.lccabc.ca/calls
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Upcoming News & Events:
(all events are for 2013 unless noted otherwise)
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Events:
- Jan. 19 - Guest Leader Training for Free and Joyous Response, ABC District Office, Edmonton, AB .....read more
Lutheran Foundation Seminars: http://lutheranfoundation.ca
- March 2 - Walnut Grove Lutheran, Langley, BC (9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- April 20 - Grace Lutheran, Calgary, AB (2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
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Applying for Graduates, Vicars, DPS's and More?
If your congregation is considering applying for a Seminary graduate, a Vicar, a Director of Parish Services, a Director of Parish Services Intern or a Lutheran Teacher, please note that all of the application forms and necessary information can be found on our District website's resource section.
The deadline for applications to be received at the District Office is March 15 except for applications for Lutheran Teachers - that deadline is April 15.
For further information, please contact our District Office.
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Concordia Lutheran Seminary : Winter Quest Course
Date & Time: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, and 13, 2013 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
 "Culture and the Word: Christians and New Communications Technologies"
Presenter: Dr. Stephen Chambers, Academic Dean, CLS
At several key points in history, Christians enthusiastically pioneered the use of new media. The first watershed was the shift from scrolls to books, when early Christians were early adopters of the new technology...read more.
These Quest classes are offered as a class at CLS and as a webcast for distant students.
Cost: No registration fee - donations welcome.
To register for the free classes contact Sandra Esperanza at development@concordiasem.ab.ca or 780-474-1468, ext. 229
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 Remittance Voucher Reminders
Remittance vouchers need to be completed when sending in funds to the ABC District for missions, agency funds, mileage reserve, loan payments etc. Please note that remittance vouchers (unless your congregation has a loan with CEF or ABC District Investments), will not be emailed this year as they had in the past because a "generic" form is now available on our website www.lccabc.ca. You can find it by going into Resources > Treasurers / Financial tab. Any congregation with a loan will be receiving their personalized 2013 remittance voucher via email this week with the loan number(s) printed.
Any questions can be directed to Janice Godbout at jgodbout@lccabc.ca.
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Free and Joyous Response - Guest Leader Training
A Guest Leader training session for the "Free and Joyous Response" (FJR) stewardship initiative will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at the ABC District Office in Edmonton. We are looking for individuals, both Pastors and laypeople, who have a heart and an understanding for stewardship and would be interested in the training. Once trained, Guest Leaders will work directly with congregations who are undertaking the Free and Joyous Response stewardship program. 
The leadership training will be facilitated by Dr. Glenn Schaeffer and the workshop will be 4 - 5 hours in length. Travel and accommodation will be reimbursed.
For additional information, including the FJR Introduction Guide, please visit our website.
LAST CHANCE: If you are interested in attending this stewardship training session, please contact Janice Ruf (jruf@lccabc.ca or phone 1-888-474-0063 ext. 107) by Jan. 11, 2013.
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Nominations for CLS's honorary degrees and awards
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.
Completed forms must be received by March 1, 2013.
The purpose of these honorary degrees and awards is to acknowledge outstanding service to the church...read more
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Anniversaries75th - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Chilliwack, BC May 18, 2013.
75th - Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Edmonton - February 24, 2013. Check out Bethlehem's website for more information. Have a upcoming anniversary? Let us know
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 Recent Blog Updates
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This week we feature, St Paul's Lutheran Church (map it) in Henty, NSW and their Pastor Rev. Adam Eime.
 St. Paul's is a congregation of 239 members. Every 3rd Sunday of the month they have a evening service along with a fellowship BBQ.
Please keep Rev. Eime and the congregation of St. Paul's in your prayers this week.
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Resource of the Week
LifeLight: Ezra/Nehemiah Leaders Guide
by Stirdivant, Mark
(9 sessions) This study is part of the LifeLight Bible study series of in-depth studies of Bible books. The goal of LifeLight is that through a regular program of in-depth personal and group study of Scripture, more and more Christian adults may grow in their personal faith in Jesus Christ.
Lesson 1-Returning from Exile
Lesson 2-Return and Rebuild
Lesson 3-Worship Restored
Lesson 4-Teach and Pray
Lesson 5-Restore Purity
Lesson 6-Courage to Speak
Lesson 7-Rebuild the Wall
Lesson 8-Renew the Covenant
Lesson 9-Remember Me, O God!
...read more
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