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March 2, 2010:

District Mission Prayer . . .
Dear Heavenly Father, we praise You for planting a congregation in the heart of Ontario's playland in Christ Our Hope Lutheran Church in Collingwood. With no other Lutheran presence nearby, bless their outreach as they serve many population centres within an hour's drive from their strategic location. Grant them points of connection and open doors for ministry there as thousands of cars pass that way daily. As they continue with their divine services, Bible studies, daily Matin devotions, Lenten services and plans for an afternoon Easter VBS outreach, increase opportunities for more children and families to find their joy and abundant life in Christ. As Pastor Maher instructs new people in the doctrines of faith in the Adult Instruction Class, raise up spiritual leadership in families that places prayer and praise ahead of play. Grant this for the sake of Christ who did not seek to please Himself, but sacrificed Himself out of love for us all.  Amen.

Ukrainian Ordination Coming to Kitchener . . .   (March 28, 2010 @ 3:00 pm)
Lutheran Church–Canada President Robert Bugbee will ordain Candidate Oleg Schewtschenko on Palm Sunday, March 28, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kitchener, Ontario. President Bugbee is officiating at the request of Bishop Viktor Gräfenstein of the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches of Ukraine (SELCU). Schewtschenko has accepted the call to SELCU’s congregation in Odessa, a southern Ukrainian city of over 1 million residents on the Black Sea, and will be a clergy member on its roster.
Schewtschenko, 28, a native of Dnepropetrovsk, Ukraine, studied at the Kamenka Seminary in his homeland, and later at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Oberursel, Germany. He came to Canada in 2007 to study at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario. The St. Catharines professors were instrumental in enrolling him in a distance learning program of London University in England, which will eventually make it possible for him to receive an accredited theological degree. Schewtschenko is no stranger to many LCC congregations and people, since he has made numerous presentations at conventions and mission festivals to help stimulate support for the “Foreign Student Mission Fund” of the Synod. This fund enables LCC to provide for training key leaders in its mission partner churches around the world.

The Service of Ordination is set for 3:00 p.m. at Holy Cross, 322 East Avenue at Stirling, in Kitchener. LCC pastors in the area are encouraged to come and participate in the laying-on of hands. They should arrive at the church by 2:30 at the latest and bring along a red stole. President Bugbee will serve as festival preacher for the service. He will be assisted at the ordination by Holy Cross pastor, Rev. Roland Syens, who was a formative influence on Oleg many years ago while Syens served as LCC’s evangelistic missionary in Ukraine.

Pastors & Church Workers  . . .    (April 7, 2010)
You are invited to attend a “Virtual Dementia Tour” at the Alzheimer’s society of the Niagara Region 403 Ontario Ave., St Catharines, on Wednesday, April 7, 2010. The presentation begins at 9:00 am until approx. 12:30 pm. There is no cost to attend but only a limited number of seats are available. Coffee and snacks will be provided. This is a unique opportunity, sponsored by Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines, will give you a look into Alzheimer’s disease. The tour begins with a short presentation by Paul Schultz, a member of Grace Lutheran. Prior to participating your blood pressure is taken. Note:  Should your blood pressure be high that day, you may be asked not to take part in the tour. Your senses will be impaired through the use of special glasses etc., and you will be escorted to a room where the tour will begin. Next year—2011—the first of the baby boomers will begin turning 65. If you have not seen this disease in your congregation, it’s likely you will soon. Should you wish to attend please RSVP Paul Schultz at
pwschultz@hotmail.com by Wednesday, March 24. We look forward to seeing you there.        

SOUL Fundraising Trivia Night . . .   (April 24, 2010)
Saturday, April 24, 2010
@ 6:30 pm – Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines  
~ Door Prizes ~ Grand Prize for top table ~ Free pizza tray per table ~ Refreshments for sale
 
All proceeds are donated to SOUL Ministry (a free Bible-based program for adults with disabilities)
 
Please buy Advance Tickets: $15 OR $120/team of eight by contacting Mim, Heather, Kathy or Lori @ 905-685-8294 or
christlutheran_stcath@hotmail.com

Accommodations Available for Brock Students . . .  (available September 1, 2010)
Looking for a residence for your Brock student (discount for Seminary student) – look no further, two bedroom, one bath condo minutes from Campus. 202 – 264 Oakdale in St. Catharines is available for September 1, 2010 (sooner if required). This condo has large bedrooms, plenty of storage and comes with Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer and Microwave. The Heat, Water, Sewer, are included in the price; not included would be electricity, phone, internet and cable, @ 900.00 a month.  Partially furnished by mutual agreement. Contact Daniel Mellecke at 519-396-2970,
classalone@tnt21.com or John Rapp at 905-397-5219.

February 23, 2010:

District Mission Prayer . . .
Dear Heavenly Father, who would have all to be saved, we praise You for the ministry of the Word carried on by Missionary Javed Akhter among Hindus and Muslims, Indians and Pakistanis in Hamilton and St. Catharines. Guide and bless the continuing Urdu worship at Redeemer Hamilton on Sunday afternoons with new contacts and increased participation, and plant the seed of faith in hearts, especially during this Lenten season as new prayer meetings are being held in various homes there. Grant a resolution to the scheduling problem that delays the start of Urdu worship in Mississauga, and open a door for youth and Sunday School activities at Redeemer. By Your Word, grant that a growing knowledge of the truth will permeate all involved in this cross-cultural work, for the salvation of souls, through the only One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life.  Amen.

Mission Trip to Thailand & Cambodia . . .
Please pray for Dr. William Mundt, professor at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, and Sem students Jeff Swords and Wayne Zhang, as they head to Thailand and Cambodia on a mission trip. They leave on Friday February the 26th and return on Thursday the 18th of March. The students will be assisting Dr. Mundt in teaching evangelism, missions and apologetics to church workers and students. 

March Devotion Calendar . . .
Now available for download at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm

Confirmation Retreat —  (February 26-28, 2010)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisherville is hosting a Youth Confirmation Retreat on February 26-28, 2010 under the theme “The Six Chief Parts and Your Life.”
The weekend will explore the six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism seeking to teach the students to think “outside the box” and apply these important teachings to their own lives. Registration deadline is February 19thA poster and registration forms are available at www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm.

Service of Evening Prayer . . . 
Readings  •   Psalmody  •   Prayers   •  Hymns  •  Service of Light

Dear Pastors, The East District Worship Committee is holding an Evening Prayer Service on Sunday, March 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo. This service will mark the historic Judica or Passion Sunday. The candlelight service will include readings, psalmody, hymnody and prayer. Rev. Dr. Kenneth Voege will officiate, Rev. David Gallas will preach, Rev. Robert Krestick will be lector. Music will be provided by a combined choir. The intention of the service is to provide an opportunity to experience the richness and beauty of our heritage of Lutheran liturgy. The offerings received will support the organ bursary of the East District, raising some awareness about the available bursary. 
We ask that you promote this service within your congregations, and encourage you to attend. Please find attached posters to print and post (1 colour, 2 black and white), and announcements below for your congregation’s weekly bulletins, as well as a promotional video. Your verbal mention is also greatly appreciated. Here is a link to the video which you may send to your members and post on
your websites: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDn62SrfyLI  Thank you for your help in publicizing this service.
In Christ, Mark Rohfrietsch for the East District Worship Committee
Posters:   B&W1, B&W2, Colour      Promo:  Video;    Bulletin Announcements

NEEDED:  Looking for Cemetery Bylaws  . . .
Rev. Marvin Bublitz of First-Logan/Redeemer-Monkton is looking for a copy of Cemetery Bylaws. Any congregation with a who has a copy, would you mind emailing or mailing a copy to Pastor Bublitz at prbublitz@hotmail.com or to P.O. Box 130, Monkton, ON  N0K 1P0. Thanks for your help.

NEEDED:  Looking for vestments (particularly albs) . . .
Pastor Joseph Alfazema of the Kappaseni Project is currently visiting in Edmonton. If any pastor or congregation has vestments in good condition (particularly albs) they wish to donate to the Kappseni Project, please contact Rev. Philip Washeim at 250-478-4149 or rlcvic@rlcvic.ca .

Spring Youth Retreat . . .    (April 16-18;  Reg Deadline–April 4)
An East District Spring Youth Retreat is planned for April 16-18 at Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines. Guest speakers will address the theme, “To the Ends of the Earth,” to educate youth about world missions and inspire participation in mission opportunities. Time is also set aside for a swim at the YMCA (bring your swimsuit). Download a registration package at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm#Apr (includes a poster). Registration deadline is April 4, 2010. For more, contact Ruth Anne Kuhl at kuhlkim@gbtel.ca or 519-934-3307.

CLAIM releases devotion booklet . . .
Proclaim His Name – Our Almighty God has given Himself many Names as He speaks to us in His Word. Each Name tells us something specific about Him and His relationship with us. Proclaim His Name is a series of 28 devotions which focus on those Names and God’s demonstration of His love to us: compassion, protection, guidance, forgiveness, strength and peace. Each Name shows us how our Gracious God provides for our every need, both temporal and spiritual.  Share the devotions with friends who need assurance, peace and hope! Use them as an outreach tool considering questions and answers about our loving and gracious God. Proclaim His Name may be downloaded from the CLAIM website at
www.lll.ca/claim; or a hard copy may be ordered from the District office at info@lcceastdistrict.ca .
Submitted by Judy Grande, Chairman, CLAIM (Canadian Lutheran Agencies in Mission)

Other Devotion Booklets available . . .
Lutheran Hour Ministry has two daily devotion booklets available for Lent:
From The Mount of Transfiguration to Mount Calvary – A Lenten Journey and Walking With Jesus, both available at http://www.lentendevotions.org .
ABC District has Olympic resources available at www.lccabc.ca or you can follow outreach efforts and read personal stories at
http://aliveat2010.lccabc.ca

Final Doctrinal Unity Conference Coming Soon . . .             
Download Bulletin Insert
>>> Series 4 - Missions (Spring 2010).   You may attend either conference no matter where you live.
Topic:  Pastor & People: Together in Mission
Keynote Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel, LCC Mission Executive

     May 15, 2010                @ 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.      Redeemer, Waterloo
     May 16, 2010               
@ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.      St. Luke, Ottawa
Waterloo:  Register Online  or call 519-578-6500 x 211 or email ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca
Lunch is provided (free-will offering), however no allowances will be given for travel costs.
Ottawa: No registration required, however, participants please bring $5 for refreshments

CEF Interest Rate Changes . . .
Effective February 1, 2010 the interest rates for our CEF investments have changed as follows;
             Saving account                  reduced from 2.25% to 2.0%
             1 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 3.25% to 3.0%
             3 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 3.75% to 3.5%
             5 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 4.25% to 4.0%

While all of these investment options have been reduced by .25%, our CEF continues to offer an excellent opportunity for investors to earn a modest return and continue to contribute to the expansion of His Kingdom through the objectives of our Church Extension Fund.

February 18, 2010:
Joyce Kahle passes into glory . . .
Joyce Kahle passed into glory last evening at Spruce Lodge in Stratford after a lengthy endurance with Alzheimer’s disease. She was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church, Windsor. Married and served as a long time congregational secretary at Grace Lutheran Church, Mitchell (LCMS-English District), having served 6 pastors. She was a very active member of the LWML, Lutheran Braille Workers and a servant for the Lord as Sunday School and VBS teacher for decades. Joyce is the wife of Ross, mother of Gwen Rothernel and Glenn Kahle of Kitchener, ON, Greg Kahle of Red Deer, AB and Grace Kahle of Mississauga, ON, and grandmother of 7. Visitation will be at the Lockhart Funeral Home, Montreal & St. David Sts, Mitchell, Friday, Feb 19th at 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm with the funeral taking place at Grace Lutheran Church, St. David & Quebec Sts., Mitchell, at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 20th with lunch to follow in church basement. All are welcome!
Request submitted by Glen Kahle, Historic St. Paul’s, Kitchener and KW Lutheran School Society
Keep in your prayers . . .
Dr. Al Stanfel, honourary past president of LCC, East District, who is currently ill at home.
February 16, 2010:
District Mission Prayer . . .
Dear Heavenly Father, how blessed is the Word of Life mission in Guelph, that You have granted the spiritual gifts of patience and faithfulness to the volunteer pastors Aaron Rubach, Earl Allsopp, Bill Gillisie and Jim Keller as they persevere in the preaching and teaching of Your Word there. Guide many of our LCC members in the area of Fergus and Guelph to catch a vision of a strong Lutheran presence in this centre, so that they may lift up the arms of these spiritual leaders as they plan to reach out in door-to-door canvass in the Spring and a Mission Festival in the Fall, so that souls may be drawn to the worship centre at the Trillium Waldorf School, and a strong church in mission may be planted there. We praise You for the continued support that the 125th Anniversary District Thankoffering grants for this outreach, and that You will bless the faithful planting of the seed of the Word, that in due course it brings forth much fruit, according to Your gracious will. Hear us for the sake of Christ our only Saviour. Amen
Do you have this book??
CPH Growing in Christ Early Childhood Teacher's Guide for Summer 2007. I have been unable to find this book either from CPS or several local churches—If anyone would have it, I would appreciate using it as we are hoping to plan this summer's Vacation Bible Camp using this material. Thank you! , Debbie Gajdos, SS Superintendent/VBC Coordinator, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Burlington – 905-336- 2951
Messiah Presents CREW Ministries "TIRZAH"
April 18, 2010 @ 3:30 pm – Messiah Lutheran Church, Waterloo
Cost:
Free will offering. Potluck supper to follow @ 5:00 pm. Please bring a dish to share.
RSVP:
messiah@kw.igs.net or 519-884-3849 For more: www.crewministries.com
February11, 2010:
Rev. Sandor Arguello returned to Edmonton from Nicaragua last week, and is currently receiving medical attention for a tumour growing in his left arm. The condition has caused him a great deal of pain, and he and his wife, Digna, are grateful to be in Canada close to their children at this time. God’s people are encouraged to hold him and his medical challenges in their prayers.
Update by President R. Bugbee.
Let the Games Begin . . .
Please publicize the following announcement in your bulletins:
The world has arrived in Vancouver for the 2010 Games. Three of our LCC churches are prepared to share Christ's love with our Olympic visitors. Follow the outreach efforts of our congregations and hear the personal stories of God's people as they proclaim a Saviour who won for us the crown of everlasting life. We are calling this coverage "Alive@2010." You can follow the efforts and hear the stories at:
http://aliveat2010.lccabc.ca. Please pray for all the Christian churches in the Vancouver Metropolitan Area who are sharing God's amazing story of love in Christ throughout the Olympics. Please, especially pray for the outreach efforts that are taking place at Trinity (Richmond), Bethlehem (Vancouver) and Prince of Peace (Vancouver).
Submitted by Rev. Dr. Glenn E. Schaeffer, Mission Exec, ABC District
February 9, 2010:

District Mission Prayer . . .
Dear Heavenly Father, You who give pastors as gifts, we praise You for the gift of Pastor Clifford, called to the Kincardine-Southampton field. We praise You for establishing congregations there with ample facilities, a unified Council and officers which provide a strong foundation for ministry and mission. Bless the Bible Classes, worship opportunities, and ministry outreach, that the faithful may be comforted and strengthened, the unchurched and spiritually lethargic may be challenged and brought to repentance, and the kingdom of heaven may grow in the materially blessed Bruce Peninsula community, so that they may acknowledge You as the Giver of every good and perfect gift, especially the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, through whom we pray.  Amen.
 

Updated District Directory . . .
An updated District Directory is available for download at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm . The directory is password protected. Please contact the District office for password. If you need a paper copy, please contact the District office at info@lcceastdistrict.ca. If desired, we can email you a copy with no password or in Word format.

District Office extension — back to normal
The phone extension for Al Feth at the District office has now returned to ext 218. Thank you for your patience.

Spring Youth Retreat . . .    (April 16-18;  Reg Deadline–April 4)
An East District Spring Youth Retreat is planned for April 16-18 at Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines. Guest speakers will address the theme, “To the Ends of the Earth,” to educate youth about world missions and inspire participation in mission opportunities. Time is also set aside for a swim at the YMCA (bring your swimsuit). Download a registration package at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm#Apr (includes a poster). Registration deadline is April 4, 2010. For more, contact Ruth Anne Kuhl at kuhlkim@gbtel.ca or 519-934-3307.

Confirmation Retreat —  (February 26-28, 2010)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisherville is hosting a Youth Confirmation Retreat on February 26-28, 2010 under the theme “The Six Chief Parts and Your Life.”
The weekend will explore the six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism seeking to teach the students to think “outside the box” and apply these important teachings to their own lives. Registration deadline is February 19thA poster and registration forms are available at www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm.

Confirmands Wanted – Reunion    (May 16)
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo, is hosting a confirmation reunion on May 16, 2010 as part of its 75th Anniversary celebrations. You are invited to join us for our 10 a.m. service, with guest Pastor Rev. Gerald Scholz, followed by a luncheon at the church.  For more information or to RSVP, call the church office at (519) 745-5027.  Come renew old friendships and join in the memories. Praise His Name Forever!

Stipulations on Donations for Haiti:
In order for donations for Haiti to be eligible for the matching funds from CIDA, they must be made by individuals by name and by Feb. 12. If they are made through a congregation, the congregation must send them in to a society engaged in sending aid to Haiti before Feb. 26, which is the date societies must report to CIDA. The Haiti Lutheran Mission Society is such an eligible society (400 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, L2T 3L2; jwilch@brocku.ca ). This is the only one that is channeling aid directly to suffering Lutherans and Lutheran congregations in Haiti. Rev. Revenel Benoit, President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti, has been organizing relief expeditions to devastated Lutheran congregations in Port-au-Prince and area.  Submitted by Dr. John Wilch, HLMS

Looking for Choirs . . .  (Deadline – Feb 16, 2010)
A second annual Service of Evening Prayer, sponsored by the East District Worship Committee, will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Waterloo on Sunday March 21, at 7:00 pm. This year we are approaching church choirs to form a mass choir. We plan to present, “I Caused Thy Grief” by Paul Manz. Choirs will also perform the psalm and some hymn stanzas. At least one mass practice is scheduled (6:00 pm at Redeemer, Waterloo, before the service). If your choir members are interested in participating, please contact Laura by Tuesday, Feb. 16.
Contact:  Laura Gray, Worship Committee at  
lkgray@wightman.ca  or 519 338-5891 Proceeds: The East District Organ Bursary Fund.
Music can be viewed and heard at:
http://www.morningstarmusic.com/viewitem.cfm/item_id/50-3036 

Bulletin Announcement . . . from LBW-C 
The Board of Directors of LBW-C invites you to the Annual General Meeting on May 22, 2010 at 10:00 am at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Hamilton. Guest Speaker – Dr. David Andrus. Lunch is provided (free will offering). We encourage congregations to include this notice in their Sunday Bulletin on the first Sunday of April 2010.

CLWR – Four Corners needs Program Manager . . .
Canadian Lutheran World Relief is seeking your assistance to identify suitable candidates for the position of Four Corners (Alternative Trade) Program Manager. This is a one-year term position geared to supporting CLWR while the program is in a transition phase – leading the program in alternative ways of operating to increase the program’s financial viability, while continuing our support of Fair/Alternative Trade through meaningful partnerships with our constituency and stakeholders. As friends and colleagues, we believe that you are in a strategic position to assist in referring and/or alerting qualified applicants to apply for this vital position. A detailed ad is posted at www.clwr.orgApplication deadline is February 19, 2010.
We would appreciate your assistance in bringing attention to this opportunity and encourage you to post on your bulletin board, newsletter, Sunday bulletin, etc., and/or create a link on your website to our job posting in order to distribute as widely as possible. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this vacancy, or have difficulty accessing this information, please contact either Robert Granke or Irma McKenzie at rgranke@clwr.mb.ca or imckenzie@clwr.mb.ca or 1-800-661-2597.

February 2, 2010:
PRAYER: Rev. Sandor Arguello  . . .
Pastor Arguello’s plans for surgery have changed. He will now be
travelling to Edmonton, Alberta, on Feb. 2 and they hope to admit him into an emergency department soon after he arrives. It is unknown when his surgery will take place. Pastor Arguello is an LCC missionary to ILSN in Chinandega, Nicaragua.

Prayers focus on Olympics . . .   Click here
Dr. Leonardo Neitzel, LCC Mission Executive, has identified athletic imagery and hospitality related Scriptures, and prepared the attached prayers for February and March 2010.

East District Mission Prayer . . .   (for February 7 bulletins)
Redeemer Lutheran Church, Sudbury
Dear Father in Heaven, we praise You for establishing Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sudbury and for blessing this congregation with a house of worship which they have been maintaining in thankfulness for Your blessings.  We praise You for their Moms and Tots group which became the nucleus of a fledgling Sunday School, begun after many years of absence.  Lord, strengthen and bless their work among infants, children and youth, that they may grow in the grace and knowledge of their Lord.  Guide and direct Pastor Smilek in possible campus ministry to Laurentian University and other institutions of higher learning and open doors to some necessary ministry of mercy in the community that the healing touch of Christ may be known through this congregation in mission.  Hear us for the sake of the only Redeemer of the world, Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.  Amen.

February Devotion Calendar
The February 2010 Devotion Calendar is now available for download at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm

Extension Number Changed @ District Office . . . 
Mr. Al Feth, the East District Gift Coordinator for Lutheran Foundation Canada, has a new phone extension in the District office (effective immediately). The new extension is 221.

CEF Interest Rate Changes . . .
Effective February 1, 2010 the interest rates for our CEF investments have changed as follows;

             Saving account                  reduced from 2.25% to 2.0%

             1 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 3.25% to 3.0%

             3 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 3.75% to 3.5%

             5 Year Promissory Note    reduced from 4.25% to 4.0%

While all of these investment options have been reduced by .25%, our CEF continues to offer an excellent opportunity for investors to earn a modest return and continue to contribute to the expansion of His Kingdom through the objectives of our Church Extension Fund.

Have a Heart for Haiti . . .  Pie & Bake Sate    (February 6, 2010)
@ 9:00 – 12:00 pm – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 388 William St., Cobourg, ON
Qualifies for the government matching funds option for Haiti Earthquake Relief.

2009 Statistical Data . . .
LCC is now collecting annual statistical data for 2009. The online software and PDF forms are available at
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/stats09.php 

Serve Canada’s Federal Public Service as a Civilian Officiant Chaplain . . .
The federal public service is creating a pool of qualified civilian chaplains which will be used to staff similar positions of all tenures at various locations across Canada. LCC Pastors may apply to be Civilian Officiants (COC) part-time or full-time on Canadian Forces Bases. This is a good opportunity to serve for retired pastors and may also be a good complement to parish salary. To be hired you need to be listed in the pool. Additions to the list will end on May 31, 2010. It is imperative that any potential candidates, including those who have previously provided Civilian Officiant service, be encouraged to submit their application by applying through the Public Service website. Interested pastors should apply now by going to this link (copy and paste the link in the address bar):
https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&noBackBtn=true&poster=67301&psrsMode=1
 

You’re invited to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper . . .  (February 9, 2010 — yes, it’s early)
Everyone's invited to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Trinity Lutheran Church (2027 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake) on Tuesday, February 9, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. All donations will go to Haiti Lutheran Mission Society for the Haiti earthquake relief fund. Normally, Shrove Tuesday suppers are the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Trinity’s supper is the week before Ash Wednesday so as to meet the deadline (February 12) set by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for matching funds for Haiti. Trinity’s Pancake Supper is free! Of course, donations to the HLMS Haiti earthquake fund are welcome (and will be matched by CIDA!
Please come anytime between 5:00 and 7:00, and bring a friend!

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper . . .   (February 16, 2010)
@ Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Gatineau (Buckingham) 
$:30 pm and 6:00 pm.  Tickets: available from members —
Adolf (819-454-2215); Lynn  (819-986-3776);    Suzanne (819-986-1039).  Adults: $10     Children (6-12): $5.  All the proceeds will go to help rebuild Haïti through the Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

Mardi gras : L’église luthérienne Our Redeemer situé au 131 rue Gorman, Gatineau (secteur Buckingham) vous invite à un souper de crêpes, mardi le 16 février 2010. Deux services : 16 h 30 et 18 h.
Billets disponibles  auprès des membres.  Adolf 819-454-2215   Lynn 819-986-3776  Suzanne 819-986-1039
Billets : adulte  10 $, enfants de 6 à 12 ans 5 $. 
Tous les profits du souper-bénéfice seront versés à l’organisme Canadian Lutheran World Relief pour contribuer à la reconstruction d'HaïtiI

Confirmation Retreat —  (February 26-28, 2010)
Trinity Lutheran Church in Fisherville is hosting a Youth Confirmation Retreat on February 26-28, 2010 under the theme “The Six Chief Parts and Your Life.” The weekend will explore the six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism seeking to teach the students to think “outside the box” and apply these important teachings to their own lives. Registration deadline is February 19thA poster and registration forms are available at www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm.

January 26, 2010:

Prayers for Mission . . .
Collect for missions from our Department for Outreach. We encourage our pastors to include them or ideas from them in the General Prayer on Sundays in our East District churches. We include only one Collect each week in the District’s EN3 so that the requests do not overload the prayer time, but it is a weekly feature so that there is a regular input in our prayers regarding District Mission concerns.

Intercultural Mission Work in the GTA  (for January 31 bulletin)
Dear Heavenly Father, Your Son has directed us to make disciples of all people groups through baptism and the teaching of Your Word.  You have raised up Rev. James Luke from the Pakistani people to work among the Sikhs, Muslims and Hindus in the Greater Toronto Area.  Grant him boldness and deep love in this outreach, and give wisdom from above to Rev. Gerhard Wilch as he co-ordinates this work as Missionary Luke involves all the Lutheran churches in our fellowship in this intercultural ministry among the estimated three-quarters of a million souls in these spiritual groups.  Let the guidance of Your Holy Spirit prevail in this daunting task, for we know it is not by might, not by power, but by the Spirit through the Word of God that your kingdom comes.  To that end, stir up the prayer, monetary and personnel support to engage in this strategic urban target in Canada, for we know that righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.  We pray this through the one Mediator between God and man, Jesus, the Righteous One.  Amen.

PRAYER: Rev. Sandor Arguello needs our prayers…
Pastor Sandor Arguello, from ILSN, Nicaragua, will be undergoing surgery on Saturday (January 30) for a large tumor under his arm. Please keep Pastor and his family in your prayers.

A Note about your CEF T5s:      IMPORTANT
CEF Investors:
  this is a notice to all investors in our Church Extension Fund (CEF). We have recently discovered that some of the T5’s, in the mail, are incorrect. The software that we use for our CEF system has incorrectly stated interest earned for the year 2009. This error is being corrected and new T5’s for all CEF investors will be reprinted and mailed shortly. We apologize for this error and appreciate your patience as we correct this reporting.
Darryll Holland, Business Manager, LCC, East District, 519-578-6500  Ext 214, 519-578-3369 (fax)  

Vancouver 2010 Olympics . . .
Two resources have been developed by ABC District pastors with the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games in mind.  We want to offer them to the pastors and laity of other Districts as well. The first resource is a sermon series prepared by ABC District pastors. These sermons and/or sermon outlines can be edited or used as is. There are also related prayers and children's messages. Some of the contributors have included notes and additional material that will be useful in sermon preparation. Secondly, we offer daily devotions for each day of the able-bodied Olympics and the Paralympics. These devotions have been prepared by Rev. Chuck Cooley, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Osoyoos and St. Paul, Oliver. To download, visit http://lccabc.ca/vancouver2010 .

You’re invited to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper . . .  (February 9, 2010 — yes, it’s early)
Everyone's invited to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at Trinity Lutheran Church (2027 Niagara Stone Road, Niagara-on-the-Lake) on Tuesday, February 9, 5:00 to 7:00 pm. All donations will go to Haiti Lutheran Mission Society for the Haiti earthquake relief fund. Normally, Shrove Tuesday suppers are the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Trinity’s supper is the week before Ash Wednesday so as to meet the deadline (February 12) set by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for matching funds for Haiti. Trinity’s Pancake Supper is free! Of course, donations to the HLMS Haiti earthquake fund are welcome (and will be matched by CIDA!)
Please come anytime between 5:00 and 7:00, and bring a friend!

Canada Seeking Federal Public Service Civilian Officiant Chaplains:
The federal public service is creating a pool of qualified civilian chaplains which will be used to staff similar positions of all tenures at various locations across Canada. LCC Pastors may apply to be Civilian Officiants (COC) part-time or full-time on Canadian Forces Bases. This is a good opportunity to serve for retired pastors and may also be a good complement to parish salary. To be hired you need to be listed in the pool. Additions to the list will end on May 31, 2010. It is imperative that any potential candidates, including those who have previously provided Civilian Officiant service, be encouraged to submit their application by applying through the Public Service website. Interested pastors should apply now by going to this link (copy and paste the link in the address bar):
https://psjobs-emploisfp.psc-cfp.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/page1800?toggleLanguage=en&noBackBtn=true&poster=67301&psrsMode=1    Submitted by Padre Jason Kouri

Invitation to 50th Anniversary – Redeemer Lutheran Church, Prince Albert, SK
All former members, their families and friends are invited to attend on May 15-16, 2010. More info: Verna Schneider at m.v.schneider@sasktel.net or 306-764-3863

Silent Auction  —  Chocolate, Wine & Roses     (February 12, 2010)
Donations Needed: In addition the great dinner and concert planned for you, CLTS is also hosting a Silent Auction. If you have items to donate, please contact the seminary.

Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca   (Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

Dinner & Concert  — Chocolate, Wine & Roses    (February 12, 2010)Reservations: Don’t be disappointed—get your tickets now.
Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca   (Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )
 

January 20, 2010:

Matching Funds — Haiti Donations:
The Haiti Lutheran Mission Society can now clearly and definitely state that it is eligible to receive matching funds from the government's Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) for earthquake relief in Haiti. HLMS is a registered charitable organization which has been sending relief aid to Haiti for 26 years, and meets all the other conditions. Donations must be earmarked for "Haiti earthquake" and can only be made by individuals. HLMS wires funds directly to the Lutheran Church of Haiti, so that supplies are purchased there and trucked quickly to the needy. Because many Lutheran congregations have been severely affected by the earthquake, HLMS is focusing on reaching them with its aid. HLMS is also a listed service organization of LCC. We pray that a timely and long-term response to this disaster will be used by our Lord to prepare many Haitians to turn from voodoo to Christ. Donations may be mailed to Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, 400 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, ON  L2T 3L2.
Submitted by Rev. Dr. John Wilch, chairman, HLMS

News Update:
Pastor
Revenel Benoit of the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) reported Saturday that 45 Lutheran churches were destroyed by the earthquake, and LCMS World Relief reported on Friday that the Lutheran pastors in the affected area were safe but busy conducting funerals. HLMS will surely be in this earthquake aid business for the long haul, for reconstruction will likely take a few years. Pastor Benoit's stone quarry in Gonaives should be of great help.
Submitted by Rev. Dr. John Wilch, chairman, HLMS

Dominican Republic group offers aid to those fleeing disaster . . .
Rev. Ted Krey
left Santiago, D.R., this morning with a group of 30 volunteers heading to the small town of Jimani near the Dominican/Haiti border. They are bringing medical supplies with them to treat the many refugees fleeing to the area. Upon arrival the group will split into four groups. Each group will have a pastor and a doctor plus other volunteer help. Please also keep this group in your prayers.
Source Joan Krey, Good Shepherd, Amherstberg
January 19, 2010:

Prayers for Mission . . .
Collect for missions from our Department for Outreach. We encourage our pastors to include them or ideas from them in the General Prayer on Sundays in our East District churches. We include only one Collect each week in the District’s EN3 so that the requests do not overload the prayer time, but it is a weekly feature so that there is a regular input in our prayers regarding District Mission concerns. Send your mission's prayer requests to info@lcceastdistrict.ca ATTN: Prayer Coordinator.

Parochial School Start in Moncton, NB  (January 24)
O Lord, You have instructed us to feed Your lambs. To this end You have led Your people in Moncton, NB to begin the Concordia Academy of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  Give wisdom and strength to Pastor David Milette, his flock, and the newly elected Board of Directors drawn from LCC members in three provinces.  Grant them steadfastness to confess the one true faith, clarity of purpose, faithfulness of vocation, boldness of imagination, singularity of voice and explicit communication so that the body of believers may establish this Lutheran school to Your glory and the welfare of their neighbours, through Jesus, the Good Shepherd of the sheep and lambs.      
 

Pray for Haiti . . .
Dear heavenly Father, who cares for all Your children in need and can turn even the worst of evils into good; we pray for those affected by the earthquake in Haiti; that You, for the sake of Jesus our great Healer and Saviour will help those who are attempting to rescue trapped survivors and to bring aid to all sufferers; comfort the bereaved, heal the wounded; give shelter to the homeless and food to the hungry; support the efforts of the Lutheran Church of Haiti to minister to the afflicted, demonstrating Your love in deed and with Your saving Gospel; and assist our friends Walter and Howard Bogusat to return safely to Canada. We thank and praise You for the loving care and the immediate financial response of members of Lutheran Church-Canada congregations to help alleviate the pain of those suffering in the midst of the disaster. Amen.
Rev. Dr. John Wilch, president, Haiti Lutheran Mission Society

Haiti Prayer Resources . . .
Haiti Lutheran Mission Society is preparing Prayer Resources which LCC will soon be sending to all congregations.

News about Haiti . . .
For the latest breaking news about Haiti, visit www.lutheranchurch.ca .  Dr. John Wilch, president of Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, advised that Wally Bogusat, Howard Bogusat, and Lynette Boden, the HLMS visiting team, are safe and well and have returned to Gonaives until the Port-au-Prince airport re-opens to commercial traffic. They expect this to happen within the next couple of days. James Deliscar, husband of Suzanne (nee White) of Living Faith, Orangeville, is also safe and well. HLMS reports that, of the 192 Lutheran Churches in LCH, several in the immediate quake area were destroyed.
HLMS Annual General Meeting . . . (Jan 24, 2010)
The annual general meeting of Haiti Lutheran Mission Society is scheduled for January 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Resurrection Lutheran Church, St. Catharines. They hope to have Wally and Howard Bogusat present to report on the current situation in Haiti.
Haiti Relief – Emergency Appeal . . .
Individuals can donate to the relief effort by visiting www.clwr.org/donate . Please choose “Haiti earthquake” in the pull-down menu. To donate via telephone call 1-800-661-2597 or 204-694-5602. Individuals may also mail donations to the CLWR national office at 302-393 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, Man., R3B 3H6. Ensure cheques are marked “Haiti earthquake appeal.” Due to the volume of online donation activity, you may now make a donation to the Haiti Emergency Appeal at www.lutheranchurch.ca/donate. Donations from individuals are eligible for the federal government “matching gift” program.
HLMS encourages continued contributions to CLWR for general aid. But they also encourage donations to HLMS (designated “relief”) for direct aid to specific Lutheran congregations in desperate need.

Seeking Ideas . . .
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Sudbury
will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary hopefully in September. We are looking for ideas for anniversary celebrations from our sister churches. Things we are looking for are liturgy ideas, songs that were sung, banners made, table favors given, what people would have done differently, would have improved upon. We are working with a small congregation but would still like to plan a celebration of the faithfulness that God has given us since we last celebrated as an extra-special occasion 25 years ago. Would it be worthwhile to send invitations if we could find addresses to all former confirmands, marriages, baptisms etc. or should it just be specified to certain years? Were picture collages made? What did they include? What else did you do besides a service and supper? Any help you can give would be appreciated. Does anyone reading this note have any pictures that they think we could use. If so copies of them would be appreciated. Thank you! Any info can be sent to me at grandmajoana@yahoo.ca or 705-969-2501 or snail mail, Joan Addison, 331 MacLennan Rd., Skead, ON  P0M2Y0

Seasoned Adults now available for download . . .
The Winter 2010 edition of Seasoned Adults is available for download from the District website at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/seasoned.htm . This issue contains information and registration form for the 2010 Older Adults Ministry Event at St. Peter’s, Stratford on Friday, October 15, 2010 at 9:00 a.m.  At 2:00 the group will attend the Avon Theatre matinee production of “Evita.”
Pastor’s Note: Please ensure the seniors in your congregation have access to this newsletter. If you need a copy mailed to you, please contact the District office.

2012 East District Convention Date Set . . .
Hanover Circuit has graciously offered to host the next triennial District Convention on May 6-9, 2012. The specific venue has not yet been selected.
Olympics coming to Canada & we need your help . . .
Any East District members who took part in the Olympic Torch Run are encouraged to send your comments & a photo to ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca . Congregations planning Olympic tie-in events are also encouraged to send us your story and photos.  We hope to include coverage in The Canadian Lutheran.
CHANGES to The Canadian Lutheran and East District News . . .
As you may have read at www.lutheranchurch.ca on January 5, 2010, LCC is updating its communication mix. The Canadian Lutheran will now be published 6 times per year rather than the previous nine times. The District news section will be increased to six pages in each issue from the current four. This means that we can now accept longer articles—up to 600 words. Of course, we still love to see the photos too. As LCC places greater emphasis on electronic news distribution, a story may be published in more than one location—in the printed Canadian Lutheran; in InfoDigest; or on LCC’s website. We ask that you submit your news articles to ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca immediately following congregational events so your story may be distributed in the most appropriate way. We still need your print stories approximately six weeks prior to the publication month.
HELP WANTED — CLWR . . .
Canadian Lutheran World Relief is seeking your assistance in identifying suitable candidates for our Finance Director vacancy in connection with the recent announcement of Erling Nielsen’s retirement. As friends and colleagues, we believe that you are in a strategic position to assist in referring and/or alerting qualified applicants to apply for this vital position. An advertisement for this vacancy is attached in PDF format (in 5.5"x8" format).  Also see www.lcceastdistrict.ca/announcements.htm  for both half-page & full-page bulletins. A more exhaustive description of each position can be found by visiting CLWR's website at www.clwr.org .  Application deadline is February 2, 2010. We would appreciate your assistance in bringing attention to this opportunity and would encourage you to print and post the attached advertisement to your bulletin board, newsletter, Sunday bulletin, etc., and/or create a link on your website to our job posting in order to distribute as widely as possible. If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this vacancy, or have difficulty accessing this information, please contact either Robert Granke or Irma McKenzie at rgranke@clwr.mb.ca or imckenzie@clwr.mb.ca or 1-800-661-2597. Thank you in advance for assisting CLWR in filling this position. We look forward to engaging a qualified, dynamic individual that will serve the needs of CLWR and support our mutual interests. Irma McKenzie, Human Resources & Administration Director, CLWR

Silent Auction  —  Chocolate, Wine & Roses     (February 12, 2010)
Donations Needed: In addition the great dinner and concert planned for you, CLTS is also hosting a Silent Auction. If you have items to donate, please contact the seminary.

Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca   (Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

Dinner & Concert  — Chocolate, Wine & Roses    (February 12, 2010)
Reservations:
Don’t be disappointed—get your tickets now.
Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca   (Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

January 14, 2010:
Service of Prayer for Haiti . . .  (January 17, 2010)
There will be a service of prayer for Haiti on Sunday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 400 Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, led by Pastor Kurt Lantz and Rev. Dr. John Wilch, chairman of the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society.  Please come and invite all you know who are concerned for the people of Haiti devastated by last week's earthquake. 
January 13, 2010:
Haiti Earthquake Update . . .
Many of you have been asking and wondering about the Bogusat Mission Trip to Haiti that was due to return home today, January 13th. We received word that the group is in Port-au-Prince and are, at last word, safe and well. It is unclear whether they will still be able to fly home today. Please keep in your prayers, the Bogusat mission team, members of the Lutheran Church of Haiti, and all those affected by the destructive force of yesterday’s earthquake.
The earthquake was also felt in the Dominican Republic where Missionary Rev. Ted Krey is serving. He and his family are safe and well. Please also include the Krey family and the Dominican Republic in your prayers.
January 12, 2010:

PRAYER: for mission . . .
Greetings in Christ! Here is the first Collect for missions from our Department for Outreach. We encourage our pastors to include them or ideas from them in the General Prayer on Sundays in our East District churches. We include only one Collect each week in the District’s EN3 so that the requests do not overload the prayer time, but it is a weekly feature so that there is a regular input in our prayers regarding District Mission concerns.
Hamilton
Sudanese Mission  (January 17)

Dear Heavenly Father, we have prayed that the Lord of the harvest would send forth labourers into the harvest field, and we praise You for sending Missionary Peter Gatluak to reach out to the Sudanese around the Hamilton area.  Open doors for him in this people group so that catechesis among them may be blessed with baptisms and confirmations as the truths of Law and Gospel speak to their hearts for their salvation and their growth in faith in the one name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.  Hear us for Jesus' sake.  Amen.

Installation – Rev. Eric Betsch     (Jan 17, 2010)
Rev. Eric Betsch will be installed as the pastor at Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Grimsby. The service will take place at 4:00 pm. on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
Pastor’s please note: Vestments will be red.

Help Wanted . . .
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary is seeking a part time Bookkeeper to work between 10 to 12 hours per week. Applicants should have prior bookkeeping experience with charitable organizations in a computerized environment, preferably with Quickbooks. Experience with word processing and spreadsheets, preferably Microsoft Office is also required. Applications and resumes can be emailed to mbauer@brocku.ca or mailed to the attention of Mike Bauer at The Seminary, 470 Glenridge Ave. St. Catharines, ON L2T4C3.
“Chocolate, Wine & Roses” Dinner & Concert  (February 12, 2010)
Dinner & Concert: Don’t be disappointed—Reserve your tickets now.
Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca  
(Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

“Chocolate, Wine & Roses” - Silent Auction  (February 12, 2010)
Donations Needed: In addition the great dinner and concert planned for you, CLTS is also hosting a Silent Auction. If you have items to donate, please contact the seminary.
Where:
Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines   www.hernder.com
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca  
(Poster available at:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

January 7, 2010:
Called to glory . .
Roger Danielson, father of Rev. Mark Danielson (Trinity, Fisherville) was called home
to be with his Saviour at 3:00 a.m. on January 6, 2010. Pastor Mark had travelled to Seattle last weekend to be with his father. Please keep the family in your prayers.
January 5, 2010:
Called to glory . .
Dear friends in Christ, Thank you so much for your prayers!!!  According to God’s mercy, shortly after 9:00 a.m. this morning (Jan 6, 2010), Paul’s mom, Eileen May Schultz (nee Smith), born March 31, 1925, was drawn into the loving arms of her heavenly Father and called home.  Please feel free to join us in celebrating all that God has done for and through Eileen.
She rests at Hetherington and Deans (5176 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls 5176 Victoria Ave, Niagara Falls, ON). Visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 7th 7:00-9:00 p.m. and Friday, Jan. 8th 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m.
The funeral will take place Saturday, Jan. 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviour Lutheran Church (7081 McLeod Rd Niagara Falls 7081 McLeod Rd, Niagara Falls, ON).
Thank you again for your love and support. Love in Christ who has conquered death, Paul & Lori Schultz
January 5, 2010:

PRAYER: Danielson Family
We pray for the Danielson family as Rev. Mark Danielson (Trinity, Fisherville) travels to be with his ailing father in Seattle. We ask for God’s speed and the strength and comfort that comes alone from the Holy Spirit in times like these. Pastor Mark leaves Jan. 2 and is uncertain when he will return. 

PRAYER: Schultz Family
Paul and Lori Schultz (Grace, St. Catharines) request that we keep Eileen Schultz, Paul’s mom, in our prayers as she struggles with critical illness. Please also pray for strength and comfort for the entire Schultz family. Paul, as you know, is a member of the East District Board of Directors and Lori is a Director of Parish Services at Grace, St. Catharines.   
PRAYER: Bogusat Trip to Haiti
Please pray for my team as we journey to Haiti this Wednesday (Jan 6). We will overnight in Florida and go to Haiti on Thursday morning (Jan 7) — returning on Jan. 13th. The main attraction this time is the dedication of another "Christ Lutheran Church" in Poto, just outside Gonaives. Pastor Charles was the first pastor to come after Pastor Benoit. The money came from Canada and 2/3 of it came from a donor in our congregation, who wishes to remain anonymous. The other 1/3 came from a family in the Kitchener area. It is 85' x 35' so it is no small affair. I was kidding Pastor Benoit that he didn't have the biggest Church in LCH anymore. He was fine with that, of course. His own building is woefully too small. With all the mission efforts they have totally overgrown their Sanctuary and are spilling into the courtyard and beyond. We will be staying at a new Guest House and will be the first guests. After the flood a group from the States decided that they could no longer keep up an orphanage in Gonaives and so that building became available at distress pricing. The money for that also came from Canada by way of a loan. It is interesting that we here in Canada might use a building for a week or two and then have the official opening ceremonies, but in Haiti all must wait until we get there and do the honours! We also will be visiting a Water Filter Factory in the capital. We hope to get these filters into the schools which have the feeding program as well. We were to partner with the Rotary in up state NY, but they have been dragging their feet for some two years now, so we wish to see if they can't be circumvented. Pray for safety,  no health issues, success in getting these filters, and rejoice that God's Kingdom will be furthered in that area around Poto.                         Thanks....Howard Bogusat, Haiti Mission Society
PRAYER: Nicaragua Team Trips…
It’s VBS season in Nicaragua. Please pray for mission teams just getting started in Nicaragua and for those just about to return home to Canada.  

PRAYER: for a new ministry – Background information:
Loving Saviour Ministries in Tuscany and surrounding communities are located in North West Calgary. During services please pray for the people living there and ask God to use the ministry of Loving Saviour to accomplish His work in their lives.  LCC, ABC District
For Jan. 10, 2010 . . .

P:
Lord of the nations, Whose earthly ministry began when You were baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan river, send Your Holy Spirit on Pastor Mike Kuhn and Loving Saviour Mission in North West Calgary as they publicly gather around Your Word and Sacraments for the first time today.  Move those who gather at Loving Saviour to serve their neighbours in Christian love; empower and embolden them to confess Your holy name and saving Gospel before the people of northwest Calgary, so that Your name might be magnified and Your kingdom might come to many who do not yet know You as Lord and Saviour.  Lord, in Your mercy,
C:
Hear our prayer.

Installation – Rev. Eric Betsch     (Jan 17, 2010)
Rev. Eric Betsch will be installed as the pastor at Christ Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Grimsby. The service will take place at 4:00 pm. on Sunday, January 17, 2010.
January Devotion Calendar
The January 2010 Devotion Calendar is now available for download at http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm
You are invited to a special closing service . . .  (Jan. 10, 2010)  
St. Matthew Lutheran Church is set to commemorate 45 years of service in the Lord's name in Stratford. As many of you know, St. Matthew Lutheran Church is disbanding as of the end of January 2010. We will be having a special closing worship service to be held on January 10, 2010 at 3:00 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Paul Zabel, East District President will be the guest preacher for worship. There will be a time of fellowship and refreshments to follow. St. Matthew is located at 382 Britannia St. at the corner of Britannia St. and Forman Ave.
His humble servant, Rev. Daniel Kitsch
Luther Manor seeking Superintendent Couple . . .
Luther Manor, St. Catharines Inc., a not-for-profit 40 unit senior’s residence, is accepting resumes for the position of Superintendent couple. The residence was established in 1983 by the members of Christ Lutheran Church and is home to retired persons over the age of 60. It has been successfully managed for 26 years by a volunteer Board of Directors and is staffed by a part-time Administrative Assistant as well as the Superintendent couple. The successful applicants would be required to live on-site in a 2 bedroom apartment (2010 market rent applies-$747/month, parking, utilities and cable TV included, telephone/internet extra). Salaried remuneration based on 20 hours per week maintenance duties to be determined based on qualifications. Please submit your application including related and unrelated work experience, references and salary expectations to: 128 Russell Ave., St. Catharines, ON, L2R 1W1, Attention: Karen McCumber (905-685-7075 — Mondays) or email: 
luther.manor.inc@gmail.com

“Chocolate, Wine & Roses” Dinner & Concert     (February 12, 2010)
@ 6:00 pm - Dinner & Entertainment – $30;  @ 7:30 pm - Entertainment only – $15
Where: Hernder Estate Wines, 1607 8th Ave, St. Catharines
   www.hernder.com
Featuring: Tara Lyn Hart and friends (including seminarian John Rapp)
Tickets:  905-688-2362 ext. 22 or
  concordia@brocku.ca  
There will be a silent auction to benefit the seminary. If you have items to donate, please drop them off at the seminary or call to arrange for pick up.     
(Poster available at
:  http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm )

 

 

 

 
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