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March 2,
2010: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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February 23,
2010: |
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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. |
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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. |
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March Devotion Calendar . . .
Now available for download at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm |
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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 19th. A
poster and registration forms are available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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) |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 |
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February 9,
2010: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 19th. A
poster and registration forms are available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm. |
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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! |
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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 |
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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
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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. |
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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.org. Application 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. |
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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. |
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Prayers focus on Olympics . . .
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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. |
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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. |
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February Devotion Calendar
The February 2010 Devotion Calendar is now
available for download at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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
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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! |
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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 |
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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 19th.
A poster and registration forms are available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm. |
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January 26,
2010: |
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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.
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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. |
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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) |
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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 . |
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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! |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
)
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January 20,
2010: |
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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 |
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January 19,
2010: |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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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
) |
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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
) |
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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.
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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. |
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January 12,
2010: |
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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. |
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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
) |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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 |
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“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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