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Please pray for . . .
Rev. Paul Schult now recovering. . .
Pastor Paul Schult suffered a minor stroke early Saturday
morning (July 24). He was kept in hospital for tests and
monitoring for a few days. He is now recovering at home but
has lost some use of his left hand, although some feeling
has returned already. He’s in good spirits and is his good
natured self. Everyone's continuing prayers are appreciated.
Devotion Calendars . . .
Download your August and September devotion calendars from
the District website at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm
NEED HELP with your service planning?
Your Concordia Seminary in St. Catharines reminds you that
both professors and students are available to lead worship
and conduct Bible studies (perhaps as part of a Seminary
Sunday). Contact
concordia@brocku.ca or 905-688-2362 and tell us how we
can help.
Are you thinking about joining a VBS trip to Nicaragua? . .
.
Jane Ford and the IsraMission team is looking for more team
mates to join our VBS team to the community of Israel,
Nicaragua. Dates are Saturday January 15-Sunday, January 23,
2011. The flight, hotel accommodations, meals, land travel,
translator & driver costs and tips will be covered by the
$1700 charge. First instalment is required by Sept 1. For
more information, contact Jane Ford in Waterloo at
519-884-2367 or by email at
djford@sentex.net asap.
Pastors please post in your bulletins for the month of
August.
Coming this month . . .
A ‘Treasurer’s Info Sheet’ from the East District
Business Manager regarding the new harmonized sales tax (HST)
and how it affects you, is included with the
August/September issue of The EDen Report.
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~ ~ Rev. Aaron & Edna
Rubach ~ ~
(Saturday,
August
7, 2010)
You are invited to an open house to celebrate 60 years of marriage
for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The event will be held on
Saturday, August 7th between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts. Make cheques payable to ‘Bethel Lutheran Church’ and
write “Word of Life, Guelph” on the memo line.
Searching for stories from the Youth Gathering
. . .
The National Youth Gathering was held in Edmonton at the
beginning of July. We encourage any/all East District
participants to write your stories for the East District
section of The Canadian Lutheran. We’d love to hear
how you raised funds to attend, what you did at the
gathering, or anything you’d like to pass along to encourage
youth who may wish to attend the next gathering. Please send
stories &/or photos to
Ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca .
Your VBS stories and other
stories are also appreciated anytime.
Students — Looking for aid? — Submit your application now . . .
District financial aid is available for college and seminary
students who are enrolled in a Synodically approved program
and attending a Synodically operated school to prepare for
fulltime service in the church. Aid is granted for one
school year at a time (see maximum amounts per year).
Therefore, a new application must be filed each year aid is
desired. Forms and eligibility criteria may be downloaded
from
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm
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July 28,
2010: |
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR OTTAWA WINKEL.
Please contact me before August 9 if you want to
come! Thanks!
After the recommendation of the Ottawa Circuit brotherhood
at our last winkel, we will be hosting once again a retreat
winkel at Beaverland Camp (http://www.beaverland.on.ca/site/
) from Wednesday afternoon-evening to Saturday morning,
22-25 September, 2010. This is your formal invitation to
come, but only 30 spaces are available, so you must register
with me as soon as possible! (Email
joel.kuhl@gmail.com). The cost for this retreat will be
$249 taxes included for each person for the
accommodations (three nights) and three meals on the 23rd
and 24th and a breakfast to send you off on the Saturday
morning 25th. We have the use of the Phoenix cabin again as
well as the lodge room for our meeting times, but we do not
have the other large cabin this time around. Instead, we
have smaller cabins wherein we can ostracise those brothers
who snore far too loud, and Dorothy has assured me, if
needed, she has ear plugs free of charge too. We are still
working on a guest speaker and if we are able to land one we
might have to increase the costs of this retreat, but rest
assured, the cost is well worth the retreat together as a
brotherhood. The main theme for this retreat will be
Pastoral Care of Souls, along with some time to talk about
Personal Care of the Pastor’s Soul. As such, there will be
time made available for private confession and absolution
during the retreat time. If we do not have a guest speaker,
there are a number of terrific practical papers I have from
Dr Kleinig and Senkbeil on pastoral care issues. God’s
blessings to you all and I look forward to seeing many of
the brothers together this fall in God’s country!
Rev Joel V Kuhl
Congregations Watch for . . .
A ‘Treasurer’s Info Sheet’ from the East District
Business Manager regarding the new harmonized sales tax (HST)
and how it affects you, included with the August/September
issue of The EDen Report.
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~
~ Rev. Aaron & Edna Rubach ~ ~
(Saturday,
August
7, 2010)
You are invited to an open house to celebrate
60 years of marriage for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The
event will be held on Saturday, August 7th
between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church,
Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts. Make cheques payable to ‘Bethel Lutheran Church’ and
write “Word of Life, Guelph” on the memo line.
Searching for stories from the Youth
Gathering . . .
The National Youth Gathering was held in Edmonton at the
beginning of July. We encourage any/all East District
participants to write your stories for the East District
section of The Canadian Lutheran. We’d love to hear
how you raised funds to attend, what you did at the
gathering, or anything you’d like to pass along to encourage
youth who may wish to attend the next gathering. Please send
stories &/or photos to
Ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca .
Your VBS stories and other
stories are also appreciated anytime.
EDLYA Summer Retreat — Register Now . . .
Hello Friends, Summer is here and with it comes the Summer
Retreat. This year it will be held from July 30 - August 2
in the lovely countryside of Fisherville. Lori Schultz will
be leading our workshops on
Prayer Life.
We’ll be camping near Trinity Lutheran Church, however if
you are unable to sleep in a tent, the church will be
available to sleep in as well. This year we are trying to
encourage people to sign up a little earlier, and are
therefore offering $5 off the registration fee if you
registrar before July 15. We look forward to seeing you
there! Cost: $45 Regular; $40 Student/First Time; $80
Married Couple; $20 Day Rate. All these details and more can
be found on the poster at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm .
Deacons Conference for East District this
fall. . .
During the Spring and Fall of almost every
year we have a scheduled Pastor’s and Deacon’s Conference.
Unfortunately, those who are serving in the Diaconate of our
East District (especially those who are serving as teachers)
are not able to attend. For this reason, please reserve
Friday, October 29, 2010, for a meeting to be held in
Kitchener. Funding for this meeting will come in part
from our East District Department for Parish Services.
Details concerning this meeting such as location, time
frame, and an agenda – as well as a registration form – will
be made available to you during the latter part of August or
early part of September. It is hoped, that by giving you
notice of this meeting already now, (especially to those of
you who serve as teachers in our East District, you will be
able to plan a PA Day on your school calendar) and all who
serve in the Diaconate of our East District will be able to
make arrangements to attend.
Blessings in Christ, Rev. Paul Zabel (East District
President)
A New LBW work centre is coming to K-W . . .
Rev. Walter Hambrock, Bethel-Kitchener, has agreed to serve
as leader for a new Kitchener Lutheran Braille Workers
Work Centre at the District office scheduled to start-up
soon. A team has been assembled but more volunteers would be
helpful. Remember, youth volunteer hours will be credited.
Volunteers meet periodically to
produce Scripture, Christian books, &/or devotional
materials, in braille. Learn how to read and create
in braille—see how it’s done.
Finished resources are offered free to the visually
impaired. A few hours per month will help bring the Word of
God to someone without sight. To sign up or get more
information, please contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or
800-465-8179, extension 214.
Kitchener Circuit congregations are
encouraged to include this notice in their Sunday Bulletins |
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July 20,
2010: |
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Please pray for . . .
Jonathan Stanfel (youngest son of Past President Rev.
Al Stanfel) after he was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Pastor Al Stanfel and other members of the family are
travelling to Edmonton to be with him—please also hold them
and Jonathan’s wife and children in your prayers.
Congregations Watch for . . .
A ‘Treasurer’s Info Packet’ regarding the new harmonized
sales tax (HST) and how it affects you, will be included
with the August/September issue of The EDen Report.
Searching for stories from the Youth
Gathering . . .
The National Youth Gathering was held in Edmonton at the
beginning of July. We encourage any/all East District
participants to write your stories for the East District
section of The Canadian Lutheran. We’d love to hear
how you raised funds to attend, what you did at the
gathering, or anything you’d like to pass along to encourage
youth who may wish to attend the next gathering. Please send
stories &/or photos to
Ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca .
Worker Benefit Plan Changes . . .
An opportunity was given to all plan members and employers
across the country over the last year to share their
comments and suggestions on the design of the LCC Worker
Benefit Plans. Changes needed to be made to ensure the plans
were cost sustainable for employers while having the least
impact on members. As a result of these sessions, we mailed
out a letter last week outlining changes to your Worker
Benefit Plans. Please take time to read through this
information in order that you are familiar with the future
changes to your plans and how they will impact you. If you
have any questions, or if you do not receive your mailed
copy of the newsletter, please feel free to ask us. Contact
information is as follows:
Dwayne Cleave
treasurer@lutheranchurch.ca 1-800-588-4226 x 2218
Cheryll Matthes
wbpbenefits@lutheranchurch.ca 1-800-588-4226 x 2221
Janice Wiltshire
wbpinfojan@lutheranchurch.ca 1-800-588-4226 x 2226
Lil Kozussek
wbpinfolil@lutheranchurch.ca 1-800-588-4226 x 2223
EDLYA Summer Retreat — Register Now . . .
Hello Friends, Summer is here and with it comes the Summer
Retreat. This year it will be held from July 30 - August 2
in the lovely countryside of Fisherville. Lori Schultz will
be leading our workshops on
Prayer Life.
We’ll be camping near Trinity Lutheran Church, however if
you are unable to sleep in a tent, the church will be
available to sleep in as well. This year we are trying to
encourage people to sign up a little earlier, and are
therefore offering $5 off the registration fee if you
registrar before July 15. We look forward to seeing you
there! Cost: $45 Regular; $40 Student/First Time; $80
Married Couple; $20 Day Rate. All these details and more can
be found on the poster at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm .
Deacons Conference for East District this
fall. . .
During the Spring and Fall of almost every
year we have a scheduled Pastor’s and Deacon’s Conference.
Unfortunately, those who are serving in the Diaconate of our
East District (especially those who are serving as teachers)
are not able to attend. For this reason, please reserve
Friday, October 29, 2010, for a meeting to be held in
Kitchener. Funding for this meeting will come in part
from our East District Department for Parish Services.
Details concerning this meeting such as location, time
frame, and an agenda – as well as a registration form – will
be made available to you during the latter part of August or
early part of September. It is hoped, that by giving you
notice of this meeting already now, (especially to those of
you who serve as teachers in our East District, you will be
able to plan a PA Day on your school calendar) and all who
serve in the Diaconate of our East District will be able to
make arrangements to attend.
Blessings in Christ, Rev. Paul Zabel (East District
President) |
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July 13,
2010: |
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EDLYA Summer Retreat — Register Now . . .
Hello Friends, Summer is here and with it comes the Summer
Retreat. This year it will be held from July 30 - August 2
in the lovely countryside of Fisherville. Lori Schultz will
be leading our workshops on
Prayer Life.
We’ll be camping near Trinity Lutheran Church, however if
you are unable to sleep in a tent, the church will be
available to sleep in as well. This year we are trying to
encourage people to sign up a little earlier, and are
therefore offering $5 off the registration fee if you
registrar before July 15. We look forward to seeing you
there! Cost: $45 Regular; $40 Student/First Time; $80
Married Couple; $20 Day Rate. All these details and more can
be found on the poster at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm .
Deacons Conference for East District this
fall. . .
During the Spring and Fall of almost every
year we have a scheduled Pastor’s and Deacon’s Conference.
Unfortunately, those who are serving in the Diaconate of our
East District (especially those who are serving as teachers)
are not able to attend. For this reason, please reserve
Friday, October 29, 2010, for a meeting to be held in
Kitchener. Funding for this meeting will come in part
from our East District Department for Parish Services.
Details concerning this meeting such as location, time
frame, and an agenda – as well as a registration form – will
be made available to you during the latter part of August or
early part of September. It is hoped, that by giving you
notice of this meeting already now, (especially to those of
you who serve as teachers in our East District, you will be
able to plan a PA Day on your school calendar) and all who
serve in the Diaconate of our East District will be able to
make arrangements to attend.
Blessings in Christ, Rev. Paul
Zabel (East District President) |
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July 6,
2010: |
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District Prayer Calendar . . .
A monthly prayer calendar is posted on the District website
at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm . Each
calendar includes daily Bible readings, weekday Psalms and
weekday mission prayer requests. Mondays we also pray for
the LCC synod; Tuesdays for a District; Wednesdays for a
Circuit; Thursdays for a chartered congregation; and Fridays
for a Lutheran school. You are encouraged to join us in
daily prayer.
Mrs. Karin Lootsma . . .
Mrs. Karin Lootsma entered glory on July 2, 2010 in her 91st
year. Survived by one daughter, Ebo-Liis. Predeceased by her
husband, the Rev. Ernst Lootsma, who served Estonian
missions in the then Ontario District and also Grace-West
Lorne, Desboro-Marmion and Harrow congregations. Karin was a
member at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in London. A
graveside funeral service is planned for Saturday, July 10.
Further details will follow later this week.
Seasoned Adults – Summer 2010 . . .
Visit
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/seasoned.htm to view the
summer issue. Note that the deadline to register for the
October Older Adults event in Stratford has been extended to
September 1st. Fifty-one (51) tickets are still
available for the play, Evita, at the Avon Theatre.
See the Seasoned Adults newsletter for more details. |
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June 29,
2010: |
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Please continue to pray for . . .
~ Rev. Louis Natzke, Christ Risen, Kanata
~ Sarah, daughter of Rev. Al & Beverly
Maleske
~ Rev. Roland Syens, Holy Cross,
Kitchener
~ Rev. Mayo Mellecke, Emeritus
Please add to your prayers . . .
Dr. Thomas Krause, chairman, Our Saviour Lutheran
Mission, Kingston, ON, as he recovers from serious bowel
surgery.
Haiti — Every church build a church . . .
$22,500.00 has already been sent to the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH)
by the Haiti Lutheran Mission Society (HLMS) to kick off a
campaign to rebuild churches. The January earthquake
destroyed 55 churches of the LCH. 20 of them need to be
rebuilt right away because their congregations have no
shelter during the present rainy season. Thus, Rev. Revenel
Benoit, President of LCH, made an emergency request to HLMS
for $60,000. Although the cost would be $4000 per church,
the LCH’s own Star Construction Co. will donate the concrete
blocks for the walls when they construct them. So donors
need to contribute only $3000 to rebuild each church. “Every
church build a church.” Congregations of LCC as well as
church groups and individuals are challenged by this appeal
to donate only $3000 each to provide a well-built structure
for a suffering Lutheran congregation in Haiti. Donations
may be sent to: Haiti Lutheran Mission Society, 400
Glenridge Ave., St. Catharines, ON L2T 3N2.
Submitted
by Ron Wills, HLMS Director /
Communications
Seminar with President Bugbee . . .
(Sept 18 & 19)
As part of the 100th anniversary celebrations at St.
Peter's, New Hamburg, LCC President Robert Bugbee will be
leading a seminar entitled "Jesus, Lord of My Time?" on
Saturday, September 18 beginning at 10:30 a.m. A lunch will
be served following the seminar (RSVP for lunch only).
Members of all area churches are warmly invited and
encouraged to attend. For more information, please phone
(519) 662-1310 or email
stpeterslc@gmail.com.
Sunday, September 19: 10:30 a.m. Divine Service - Guest
Preacher: President Robert Bugbee
3:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Service - Guest Preacher: Rev.
Robert Bruer; Reception to follow.
See the promotional video at:
www.stpeters.co.nr |
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June 22,
2010: |
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PRAYER: Melissa Zeuch
who was born on June 7th, reborn the same day in holy
Baptism and born a third time June 11th after her heart
surgery. Mellissa is daughter of Rev. Dr. Manfred Zeuch,
President, CLS, Edmonton, AB. Today, June 15th,
she "graduated" from the intensive station at the Stollery
Hospital in Edmonton and will be leaving soon to Calgary.
God answered many prayers!
PRAYER:
Please keep Rev. Mayo Mellecke, emeritus, in your
prayers following a heart attack for which he was
hospitalized at Stratford General last Thursday.
Do you have extra . . .
With the addition of it's new Charlottetown Lutheran
Preaching Station in PEI, Good Shepherd/Moncton NB is
looking for a congregation that has more LSB 3-year bulletin
inserts from CPH than they need each week. We only need
10-20 copies (for now!), so if your church has un-needed
extras (they have to be ordered in multiples of 50), and you
would be willing to share with us, please contact Pr Milette
at 506-384-9453 /
pastor@goodshepherd.nb.ca. Thanks!
100th Anniversary Weekend . . .
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
St. Peter's Lutheran Church, New Hamburg
Saturday, September 18: 10:30 a.m. – Workshop with LCC
President Robert Bugbee
Lunch to follow (R.S.V.P if attending lunch)
Sunday, September 19: 10:30 a.m. Divine Service - Guest
Preacher: President Rev. Dr. Robert Bugbee
3:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Service - Guest Preacher: Rev.
Robert Bruer
Reception to follow. See the promotional video at:
www.stpeters.co.nr
Looking for VBS Stories . . .
When planning this year’s VBS, please remember The
Canadian Lutheran, East District news. Please submit
your VBS stories and photos to
ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca. We hope to include all your
successes in the autumn issue.
When planning any event at your congregation, please
remember to appoint a reporter to record your event and
submit story and photos for The Canadian Lutheran.
District Liaison Letters .
. .
DL
Letters will not be issued over the summer months but will
resume in September on a bi-monthly basis. If your email or
other contact information has changed, please let us know at
the District office. Thank you for your help over the past
year and may you enjoy God’s many blessings over the coming
summer months.
New Promotional Video available for Seminary .
. .
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, has
their new promotional video available online.
Click here or visit the District website at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca and select either “links” or
“schools” then choose the CLTS video.
Summer Hours at District . . .
Throughout July and August, the District office will close
at noon on Fridays.
Date Changes — Fall Events . . .
New Worker Orientation (for all church workers new to the
East District with the past year) – October 28, 2010
Deacon’s Conference – October 29, 2010
Both of the above District events will be held at the
District office. More information to come. |
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June 15,
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Please pray for Sarah . . .
Prayers needed for Sarah, daughter of Past President Al &
Beverly Maleske, who is undergoing tests for possible
cancer—a tumour was recently discovered in her chest. Sarah
resides in Oshawa.
Pray for Rev.
Louis Natzke . . .
Please keep Rev. Louis Natzke, pastor of Christ Risen in
Kanata, in your prayers as he recovers from illness in
hospital.
The EDen Report
. . .
The June/July issue of the East District newsletter, The
EDen Report, is available for download at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/newsletter.htm . We are trying to
have congregation’s newsletters picked up/delivered as much
as possible. Packages we can’t distribute them this way will
be mailed.
Stratford / Toronto / Ottawa Circuits: We still have
newsletters for congregations in these circuits. If you know
of anyone visiting the Kitchener area, who could take a
package back with them, please contact us. Thank you.
Circuit Forum – Hanover . . .
June
17, 2010 @ 7:00 pm – Christ Our Hope, Collingwood
Teacher/Developer Installation . . .
(Aug 11, 2010)
August 15, 2010 - Installation of Deacon-Teacher Shelaine
Clasper will be installed as Teacher/Principal/School
Developer of
The Concordia Academy of
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Moncton, NB, during the
11:00 am Divine Service. Prayers and visitors most welcome.
Refreshments following the service.
Looking for VBS Stories . . .
When planning this year’s VBS, please remember The
Canadian Lutheran, East District news. Please submit
your VBS stories and photos to
ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca. We hope to include all your
successes in the autumn issue.
When planning any event at your congregation, please
remember to appoint a reporter to record your event and
submit story and photos for The Canadian Lutheran.
Older Adults Ministry Registration Deadline . .
.
(October 15, 2010)
Dear Pastors:
Please consider printing the following in your next Worship
Service Bulletins:
The annual Older
Adult Ministry Get-together on October 15,
2010, at St. Peter’’s, Stratford begins with a morning
program at 9:00 am followed by a matinee production of
“Evita” at the Avon Theatre at 2:00 pm. Registration
deadline is July 1st.
Details are available in the spring 2010 issue of "Seasoned
Adults" posted on the bulletin board or at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/Publications/saSpring10.pdf
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Doctrinal Unity Video available online . . .
A video of the Doctrinal Unity Conference held at Redeemer,
Waterloo on May 15, 2010 is available
for viewing
online
at
www.lccvidero.net . Look for the video entitled
“Outreach Basics.” The conference theme, Pastor &
People: Together in Mission, was addressed by keynote
speaker Rev. Dr. Leonardo Nietzel, LCC Mission Executive.
Help Wanted — Organist . . .
First Lutheran Church in Windsor is seeking an
organist to begin mid-August. Remuneration will be based on
experience. For more information, please contact the church
at
flc@mnsi.net
or call 519-256-2667.
Thanks from Concordia .
. .
Concordia
Lutheran Theological Seminary in St. Catharines wishes to
say “Thank You” to all who participated in or contributed to
their annual Golf Tournament on June 7th at
Sawmill Creek Golf Course in Fenwick, ON. |
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Hold in prayer . . .
Albert Betsch, father of Rev. Eric Betsch, Christ
Our Saviour, Grimsby, who has had a recurrence of
cancer. Please keep him in your prayers.
Teacher/Principal/Developer call accepted . . .
Dear
brothers and sisters in Christ, on behalf of Good
Shepherd/Moncton and our Concordia Academy, we thank so
many of you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and
prayers during this long call process (2 yrs) as we have
learned to wait and trust in God's grace to provide for
us the teacher we need. In early May we issued a Call to
Deacon-Teacher Shelaine Clasper, principal and teacher
of 10 years at Zion Lutheran School/Prince George BC, to
serve among us as Teacher/Principal/School developer –
and we have now received word that she has, by God's
grace, accepted this Call. Please join with us in
thanking our Heavenly Father for all His timely
benefits, and please continue to pray with us for her
upcoming move as well as the development, student
recruitment, and first K-1 school year to begin this
September 2010, which is coming so fast! In all our
work here in Atlantic Canada, we rejoice to be working
together with you all as members of one body with Christ
as our Head, and so enabled to do together what we
couldn't have dreamt of doing alone. Christ's
+ Peace be with you always! -- Pastor David Milette,
for our Congregation and Board of Directors.
Ordination / Installation Service for Candidate Ling Pui
Yeong . . .
(June 12, 2010)
LCC
pastors are invited to participate in the Ordination &
Installation Service for Candidate Ling Pui Yeong at
Trinity Lutheran Church, 619 Sherbourne St., Toronto at
2:00 pm on Saturday, June 12, 2010. Please bring a red
stole and meet at least 15 minutes before service.
CLWR Awareness Builder event set for Kitchener . . .
{June 19, 2010}
Do you
have a passion for spreading the word about the work of
CLWR in your congregation? If so, and you live in the
Kitchener-Waterloo area, plan to attend the first CLWR
Awareness Builder Workshop on Saturday, June 19. The
workshop will present an overview of the various aspects
of CLWR’s work and introduce resources available to help
you tell the CLWR story within your church community.
The workshop will be held at Reformation Lutheran
Church, 456 Krug Street from 10 AM – 2 PM (light lunch
provided). Pre-registration appreciated: 1.800.661.2597
or
blorch@clwr.mb.ca.
If you know of someone you think would be interested in
attending and becoming a CLWR rep within their
congregation, I would appreciate if you could pass the
word along.
Looking for VBS Stories . . .
When planning this year’s VBS, please remember The
Canadian Lutheran, East District news. Please submit
your VBS stories and photos to
ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca. We hope to include all
your successes in the autumn issue.
When planning any event at your congregation, please
remember to appoint a reporter to record your event and
submit story and photos for
The Canadian Lutheran.
Older Adults Ministry Registration Deadline . . .
(October 15, 2010)
Dear
Pastors: Please consider printing the following in your
next Worship Service Bulletins:
The annual
Older Adult Ministry
Get-together in Stratford for
a morning program followed by a matinee production of
“Evita” is scheduled for October 15th.
Registration deadline is
July 1.
Details are available in the spring 2010 issue of
"Seasoned Adults" posted on the bulletin board or at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/Publications/saSpring10.pdf
.
Doctrinal Unity Video available online . . .
A video of the Doctrinal Unity Conference held at
Redeemer, Waterloo on May 15, 2010 is available
for viewing
online
at
www.lccvidero.net . The conference theme,
Pastor & People:
Together in Mission, was addressed by keynote
speaker Rev. Dr. Leonardo Nietzel.
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June 1,
2010: |
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June and July Devotion Calendars are now available . . .
Now available for download at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/calendar.htm
Deadlines for 125th Anniversary Thank Offering
Applications . . .
IMPORTANT: Grant Application Change
Dear Friends, Among the responsibilities of the Department
for Outreach, there is the decision regarding applications
to the 125th Anniversary Thank Offering
Fund. These applications are dealt with when the Department
for Outreach holds its regular meetings (February, May,
September and November). Some applications are submitted
after the DFO has already had its meeting. Any new
applications submitted by Monday, June 21st, will
be dealt with by a DFO Conference Call. Submit applications
to
info@lcceastdistrict.ca . Future applications will be
dealt with only on the occasion of the regular meeting
(next meetings are September 20-21, 2010 and November 22-23,
2010). Rev. Gilvan de Azevedo, Chairman,
DFO
Student Aid Applications for 2010-2011 school year . . .
District financial aid is available to college and seminary
students who are enrolled in a Synodically approved program
and attending a Synodically operated school to prepare for
fulltime service in the church. Aid is granted for one
school year at a time (see maximum amounts per year).
Therefore, a new application must be filed each year aid is
desired. Forms and eligibility criteria may be downloaded
from
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm
CLWR Awareness Builder event set for Kitchener . . .
{June 19, 2010}
Do you have a passion for spreading the word about the work
of CLWR in your congregation? If so, and you live in the
Kitchener-Waterloo area, plan to attend the first CLWR
Awareness Builder Workshop on Saturday, June 19. The
workshop will present an overview of the various aspects of
CLWR’s work and introduce resources available to help you
tell the CLWR story within your church community. The
workshop will be held at Reformation Lutheran Church, 456
Krug Street from 10 AM – 2 PM (light lunch provided).
Pre-registration would be appreciated. Please register by
calling toll-free 1.800.661.2597 or by email to
blorch@clwr.mb.ca.
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~ Rev. Aaron & Edna Rubach
~
(Saturday,
August
7, 2010)
You are invited to an open house to celebrate 60 years of marriage
for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The event will be held on
Saturday, August 7th between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts. Make cheques payable to ‘Bethel Lutheran Church’ and
write “Word of Life, Guelph” on the memo line.
Church Workers’ Wives’ Retreat Scheduled for 2010 . . .
(Oct.
1-2, 2010)
This year’s Church Workers’ Wives’ Retreat has been
scheduled for October 1 - 2, 2010. No further details are
available at this time but more will be announced as
information becomes available.
East District Lutheran Laymen’s League Annual Convention . .
. (Oct.
2, 2010)
You are invited and encouraged to come to Our
Saviour-Etobicoke for a day of good information…good
fellowship… good fun…. and good food. The annual East
district LLL Convention will be held on Saturday, October 2,
2010 @ 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in
Etobicoke under the theme “Spirit Driven” (2 Timothy 1:7).
Keynote speaker is Phyllis Wallace of “Woman to Woman” radio
program. The days program will conclude with a banquet.
“Bringing Christ to the Nations – and the Nations to the
Church”
HELP WANTED:
A few good
volunteers
still needed
to help prepare Braille books for the visually impaired . . .
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C)
still needs a few more volunteers and one leader to get the
new work centre into production. The Centre will meet
periodically to produce Scripture, Christian books, &/or
devotional materials, in braille. These materials are
offered free to the visually impaired. Your commitment of a
few hours per month will help bring the Word of God to
someone without sight. To sign up or get more information,
please contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or
800-465-8179, extension 214. Kitchener Circuit
congregations are encouraged to include this notice in their
Sunday Bulletins.
Lutheran E.C.E. Wanted . . .
Good Shepherd Lutheran Christian Day Care in Amherstburg is
accepting resumes from qualified Lutheran Early Childhood
Educators (ECE), who have experience working with young
children. Please forward your resume and references to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11 Concession 3 North R.R.
#4, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y9 or
info@gslchristiandaycare.com
or
ruthykrey@hotmail.com |
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May 18,
2010: |
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PRAYERS:
Please hold in prayer . . .
Freda Klassen, member of St. Peter’s-New Hamburg and the
East District, Department for Outreach, had a fall while at
camp and broke her left leg above the ankle, and tore all
the ligaments in her ankle. Please pray for a speedy
recovery.
Give praise for . . .
We are pleased to announce the safe and speedy arrival of
our baby girl, Emmelia Evangeline, born on May 13, 2010
weighing 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Baby and mom are doing well.
Juliana, Tobias, Nicholas, and Justin are thrilled with
their new baby sister. Lord-willing, the baptism will take
place this Sunday (May 16) at St. Peter's Lutheran Church,
New Hamburg. Pastor David & Karen Gallas
ANNOUNCMENTS:
(don’t miss the Help Wanted section below Announcements)Neo-classical Kantorei – Auditions . . .
(May 22, 2010)
Rev.
Robert & Jill Munoz will be hosting auditions for
singers--lead soloist voices and back-up vocalists--men and
women, ages 16 and up to record original worship music of
the Neo-classical Kantorei, to be filmed in the "Hillsong"/MuchMusic
style. Auditions will be held at Christ Lutheran Church,
140 Russell Ave., St. Catharines on Saturday, May 22 from
11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please book an audition time by email
at
neoclassical@cubecity.org details at
http://www.cubecity.org/neoclassical.htm
Dedication & Memorial Service . . .
{May
23, 2010)
You
are cordially invited to a Stained Glass Windows Dedication
& Memorial Service at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Locksley), Pembroke,
Sunday, May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Congregational
Pot-Luck Luncheon. Come and celebrate the dedication of the
8 new stained glass windows at Locksley. Rev. Clair
Denninger, Grace, Locksley
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches &
Charitable Organizations . . .
(May 27, 2010)
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches and
Charities will be held at the Portico Community Centre in
Mississauga on Thursday, May 27, 2010 between 8:30 am and
3:30 pm. More info may be found at by calling
1-800-640-0933 or visit
www.robertsonhall.com/pdf/2010SYMPOSIUMBROCHURE.pdf
. The
symposium is sponsored by the East District’s insurance
carrier, Robertson-Hall and our insurance broker, Erb & Erb.
Community Concert & BBQ . . .
(May
29, 2010)
Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Ave., St. Catharines,
will be hosting a Community Concert & BBQ featuring award
winning artists Cheryl Dunn and Tara Lyn Hart, plus "A
Joyful Noise" quartet. Come join us for friendship, food and
fun on Saturday, May 29 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm., rain or
shine. Bring a lawnchair, free admission. Poster available
at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/Publications/Community%20BBQ%20Poster-10May29.PDF
.
A Gospel Celebration with a blend of South
Asian & English music . . .
(May 29, 2010)
You are invited to an intercultural celebration with the
Halleluiah Band and Friends at 7:00 pm on May 29, 2010 at
Christ Our King Lutheran Church in Mississauga. Also
appearing will be
Jonathan Devia, Aamar Samuel, Sam Inayat, Kaleem Zaman &
Jacob’s Family Choir. Refreshments to follow. Download
a Poster Proceeds go to support the GTA
Lutheran Intercultural Ministry.
Please pray for our ministry as we reach out to
people from all faiths i.e Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs.
Donations are welcome. Why not consider holding an
intercultural function at your church? For more information,
please contact Rev. James Luke at 416-454-2581.
Service of Induction & Member Acceptance . . .
(May 30, 2010)
Please join us at Word of Life Lutheran Church in Guelph as
we induct summer Vicar Jeremy Richert and accept our
membership roster into the congregation. The service will be
held at @ 3:00 pm @ Trillium Waldorf School, 540 Victoria
Road North, Guelph, ON N1E
6Z4 (just north of Woodlawn Rd.). Preacher:
Rev. Walter Hambrock. Fellowship to follow.
Student Aid Applications for 2010-2011 school
year . . .
District financial aid is available to college and seminary
students who are enrolled in a Synodically approved program
and attending a Synodically operated school to prepare for
fulltime service in the church. Aid is granted for one
school year at a time (see maximum amounts per year).
Therefore, a new application must be filed each year aid is
desired. Forms and eligibility criteria may be downloaded
from
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm
Annual Seminary Golf
Tournament . . . {Monday,
June 7, 2010}
Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is
scheduled for Monday, June 7th, 2010 at Sawmill Golf Course
in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. The $100 per person
registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers,
hotdogs and a non alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf
cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and
prizes. Registration form is attached. We are also
collecting prizes, if you would like to make a donation to
the prize table, please send it to the East District Office
at 275 Lawrence Ave. in Kitchener, or to the seminary at 470
Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines. Prizes need to be in by
May 28th. If you would like your prize donation
picked up, please contact one of these tournament committee
members: Karen & Gerry Goebel at 519-747-0614 (karengerry@rogers.com),
or Linda Lantz at 905-688-2362, ext. 22 (concordia@brocku.ca
).
CLWR Awareness Builder event set for Kitchener . . .
Do you have a passion for spreading the word about the work
of CLWR in your congregation? If so, and you live in the
Kitchener-Waterloo area, plan to attend the first CLWR
Awareness Builder Workshop on Saturday, June 19. The
workshop will present an overview of the various aspects of
CLWR’s work and introduce resources available to help you
tell the CLWR story within your church community. The
workshop will be held at Reformation Lutheran Church, 456
Krug Street from 10 AM – 2 PM (light lunch provided).
Pre-registration would be appreciated. Please register by
calling toll-free 1.800.661.2597 or by email to
blorch@clwr.mb.ca.
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~ Rev.
Aaron & Edna Rubach ~
(Saturday,
August
7,
2010)
Correction: The correct date is Saturday, August 7 as listed
on the website.
You are invited to an open house to celebrate 60 years of
marriage for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The event will be
held on Saturday, August 7th between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts. Make cheques payable to ‘Bethel Lutheran Church’ and
write “Word of Life, Guelph” on the memo line.
Church Workers’ Wives’ Retreat Scheduled for 2010 . . . (October 1-2, 2010)
This year’s Church Workers’ Wives’ Retreat has been
scheduled for October 1 - 2, 2010. No further details are
available at this time but more will be announced as
information becomes available.
HELP WANTED:
Volunteers Wanted for Morning of Yard Work . . .
(May 29, 2010)
The East
District office is looking for students or other volunteers
to help with spring yard work at the District office on May
29 between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Pizza and pop available for
lunch. Student community volunteer hours earned.
A few good
volunteers
still needed
to help prepare Braille books for the visually impaired . .
.
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C)
still needs a few more volunteers and one leader to get the
new work centre into production. The Centre will meet
periodically to produce Scripture, Christian books, &/or
devotional materials, in braille. These materials are
offered free to the visually impaired. Your commitment of a
few hours per month will help bring the Word of God to
someone without sight. To sign up or get more information,
please contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or
800-465-8179, extension 214. Kitchener Circuit
congregations are encouraged to include this notice in their
Sunday Bulletins.
Lutheran E.C.E. Wanted . . .
Good Shepherd Lutheran Christian Day Care in Amherstburg is
accepting resumes from qualified Lutheran Early Childhood
Educators (ECE), who have experience working with young
children. Please forward your resume and references to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11 Concession 3 North R.R.
#4, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y9 or
info@gslchristiandaycare.com
or
ruthykrey@hotmail.com |
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May 13,
2010: |
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PRAYERS:
Please hold in prayer . . .
Sofia Reinhardt, infant daughter of Rev. Kurt and Tammy
Reinhardt, who underwent surgery last Wednesday for a hip
problem and will be in a body cast for a few months. Please
keep Sofia and her family in your prayers.
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Festival Divine Service . . .
(May 13, 2010)
“I will come again and will take
you to myself, that
where I am
you may be
also.” We take time to celebrate events that are important to
us. What could be better than rejoicing with your Lutheran
brothers and sisters, as the Church celebrates the Ascension
of our Lord on Thursday, May 13th this year. The
festival Divine Service has been organized by circuit
pastors and musicians, and will be held at Grace
Lutheran, Kitchener, at 7:00pm. Join us for Gospel
richness at its finest, including readings, preaching,
liturgy, and choral music, backed up by instrumental
flourishes. “God has gone up with a shout, the
Lord with the sound of a
trumpet!” More info at
www.graceluth-kw.org.
REMINDER: Doctrinal Unity Conference Registration –
Waterloo . . .
(May 15, 2010)
The final Doctrinal Unity Conference will be held at
Redeemer–Waterloo this Saturday @
9:00 am to
4:00 pm. Anyone not yet registered
may still do so at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/Reg-DocUnity.htm.
Keynote Speaker, Rev. Dr. Leonardo Neitzel, LCC
Mission Executive will discuss Pastor & People: Together in
Mission. Time. Lunch provided (free-will offering).
Streaming Live to
Internet:
Broadcast Start Time: 9:00 am EST
at
http://www.lutheranchurch-canada.ca/video.php
Neo-classical Kantorei . . .
(May 15, 2010 & May 22, 2010)
Rev.
Robert & Jill Munoz will be hosting auditions for
singers--lead soloist voices and back-up vocalists--men and
women, ages 16 and up to record original worship music of
the Neo-classical Kantorei, to be filmed in the "Hillsong"/MuchMusic
style. Auditions will be held at Christ Lutheran Church,
140 Russell Ave., St. Catharines on Saturday, May 15 and
Saturday, May 22 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Please book an
audition time by email at
neoclassical@cubecity.org details at
http://www.cubecity.org/neoclassical.htm
REMINDER: Doctrinal Unity Conference – Ottawa . .
.
(May 16, 2010)
The final Doctrinal Unity Conference will be held at St.
Luke’s Lutheran Church in Ottawa is this Sunday @ 2:00 pm to
6:00 pm. Details available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/announcements.htm. Keynote
Speaker,
Rev. Dr.
Leonardo Neitzel, LCC Mission Executive will discuss Pastor
& People: Together in Mission. No registration required.
Dedication & Memorial Service . . .
{May
23, 2010)
You
are cordially invited to a Stained Glass Windows Dedication
& Memorial Service at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Locksley), Sunday, May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. followed by a
Congregational Pot-Luck Luncheon. Come and celebrate the
dedication of the 8 new stained glass windows at Locksley.
Rev. Clair Denninger, Grace, Locksley
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches &
Charitable Organizations . . .
(May 27, 2010)
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches and
Charities will be held at the Portico Community Centre in
Mississauga on Thursday, May 27, 2010 between 8:30 am and
3:30 pm. More info may be found at by calling
1-800-640-0933 or visit
www.robertsonhall.com/pdf/2010SYMPOSIUMBROCHURE.pdf
. The
symposium is sponsored by the East District’s insurance
carrier, Robertson-Hall and our insurance broker, Erb & Erb.
Community Concert & BBQ . . .
(May
29, 2010)
Christ Lutheran Church, 140 Russell Ave., St. Catharines,
will be hosting a Community Concert & BBQ featuring award
winning artists Cheryl Dunn and Tara Lyn Hart, plus "A
Joyful Noise" quartet. Come join us for friendship, food and
fun on Saturday, May 29 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm., rain or
shine. Bring a lawnchair, free admission. Poster available
at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/Publications/Community%20BBQ%20Poster-10May29.PDF
.
Student Aid Applications for 2010-2011 school
year . . .
District financial aid is available to college and seminary
students who are enrolled in a Synodically approved program
and attending a Synodically operated school to prepare for
fulltime service in the church. Aid is granted for one
school year at a time (see maximum amounts per year).
Therefore, a new application must be filed each year aid is
desired. Forms and eligibility criteria may be downloaded
from
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm
Annual Seminary Golf Tournament . . . {June
7, 2010}
Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is
scheduled for Monday, June 7th, 2010 at Sawmill Golf Course
in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. The $100 per person
registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers,
hotdogs and a non alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf
cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and
prizes. Registration form is attached. We are also
collecting prizes, if you would like to make a donation to
the prize table, please send it to the East District Office
at 275 Lawrence Ave. in Kitchener, or to the seminary at 470
Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines. Prizes need to be in by
May 28th. If you would like your prize donation
picked up, please contact one of these tournament committee
members: Karen & Gerry Goebel at 519-747-0614 (karengerry@rogers.com),
or Linda Lantz at 905-688-2362, ext. 22 (concordia@brocku.ca
).
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~ Rev.
Aaron & Edna Rubach ~
(Saturday,
August
7,
2010)
Correction: The correct date is Saturday, August 7 as listed
on the website.
You are invited to an open house to celebrate 60 years of
marriage for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The event will be
held on Saturday, August 7th between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts. Make cheques payable to ‘Bethel Lutheran Church’ and
write “Word of Life, Guelph” on the memo line.
HELP WANTED:
LBS seeking volunteers
to help prepare Braille books for the visually impaired . .
.
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C) is currently
seeking individuals to fill voluntary positions in our
newest work centre location in Kitchener. LBW creates
Braille Scripture and other Christian books and devotional
materials in several languages and offers them free to the
visually impaired. Anyone interested in joining this
volunteer team or who would like more information, please
contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or 800-465-8179,
extension 214.
Lutheran E.C.E. Wanted . . .
Good Shepherd Lutheran Christian Day Care in Amherstburg is
accepting resumes from qualified Lutheran Early Childhood
Educators (ECE), who have experience working with young
children. Please forward your resume and references to:
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11 Concession 3 North R.R.
#4, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2Y9 or
info@gslchristiandaycare.com
or
ruthykrey@hotmail.com
New school seeks teacher . . .
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Moncton, NB (www.goodshepherd.nb.ca),
is seeking applications and/or nominations for a committed
LCC or LCMS kindergarten or K-1 teacher (preference to
rostered) for its new Concordia Academy to open September
2010. For more information contact Pastor David Milette,
506-384-9453 / 1-877-285-5884 or email
pastor@goodshepherd.nb.ca.
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May 7,
2010: |
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CANCELLATION:
Banana Cram – Confirmation Retreat Cancelled . . .
Dear Confirmands, Leaders and Pastors,
It is with deep regret that I must announce
the cancellation of the East District Confirmand Retreat
(May 14-16). The positive response from the fall retreat
prompted us to add another Confirmand retreat in the spring
– a new thing for our District. Unfortunately, due to low
registration we will not be able to offer this retreat this
year. To those who have already registered please accept out
deepest apologies. The registrar will return your fees in
short order. On a more positive note, please stay tuned as
in June we will be publishing the date and registration
materials for the fall East District Confirmation Retreat
and we hope to see all returning and new Confirmands there.
Blessed Eastertide, Rev. David
Smilek, East District Youth Committee Chairman |
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May 4,
2010: |
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PRAYER:
District Mission Prayer . . .
Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You for Your sure promise that
You will build Your Church, and for congregations who
strategize to plant daughter congregations in fulfillment of
this promise. Accordingly, almost 30 attend services at
Grace Lutheran Church in Strathroy, the fruit of three years
of faithful outreach from Faith Lutheran in London and
Pastor David Bode. And we beseech Your guidance as they
negotiate for property to build a church to seat 120
worshipers. We praise You for the growth in attendance
around the base of five Lutheran and three non-Lutheran
families, and the regular Thursday night study of Your
Word. Encourage this developing Christian fellowship as
they lift up Christ and reach out to others. Guide the
calling of a candidate to support the ministry of Faith in
these two locations, so that the evangelistic activity may
continue apace, the daughter congregation may continue to be
established, and the mother church strengthened in its
faithfulness to You and Your sure promises. Amen.
ANNOUNCMENTS:
Certification & Call Service - CLTS, St. Catharines
(May 8, 2010)
May 8, 2010
@ 4:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines
REMINDER: Doctrinal Unity Conference Registration
– Waterloo . . .
(May 15, 2010)
Ten days left before the final Doctrinal Unity Conference at
Redeemer Lutheran Church in Waterloo. Registration info
available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/announcements.htm. Keynote
Speaker,
Rev. Dr.
Leonardo Neitzel, LCC Mission Executive will discuss Pastor
& People: Together in Mission. Time 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Lunch provided (free-will offering). Registration
Requested.
REMINDER: Doctrinal Unity Conference – Ottawa . .
.
(May 16, 2010)
Ten days left before the final Doctrinal Unity Conference at
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Ottawa. Details available at
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/announcements.htm. Keynote
Speaker,
Rev. Dr.
Leonardo Neitzel, LCC Mission Executive will discuss Pastor
& People: Together in Mission. Time 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Dinner to follow ($5). No registration required.
Dedication & Memorial Service . . .
{May
23, 2010)
You
are cordially invited to a Stained Glass Windows Dedication
& Memorial Service at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Locksley), Sunday, May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. followed by a
Congregational Pot-Luck Luncheon. Come and celebrate the
dedication of the 8 new stained glass windows at Locksley.
Rev. Clair Denninger, Grace, Locksley
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches &
Charitable Organizations . . .
(May 27, 2010)
2010 Risk Management Symposium for Churches and Charities
will be held at the Portico Community Centre in Mississauga
on Thursday, May 27, 2010 between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm. More
info may be found at by calling
1-800-640-0933 or visit
www.robertsonhall.com/pdf/2010SYMPOSIUMBROCHURE.pdf
.
The symposium is sponsored by the East District’s
insurance carrier, Robertson-Hall and our insurance broker,
Erb & Erb.
LBW seeking individuals in Kitchener area . . .
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C) is currently
seeking individuals to fill voluntary positions in our
newest work centre location in Kitchener, Ontario. If you
are interested in contributing to the new work centre in
Kitchener by becoming a volunteer team member or would like
more information on this rewarding work, please contact
Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or 800-465-8179, extension
214. For more info about LBW see the attached document.
Student Aid Applications for 2010-2011 school
year . . .
District financial aid is available to college and seminary
students who are enrolled in a Synodically approved program
and attending a Synodically operated school to prepare for
fulltime service in the church. Aid is granted for one
school year at a time (see maximum amounts per year).
Therefore, a new application must be filed each year aid is
desired. Forms and eligibility criteria may be downloaded
from
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/download.htm
Annual Seminary Gold Tournament . . . {June
7, 2010}
Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is
scheduled for Monday, June 7th, 2010 at Sawmill Golf Course
in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. The $100 per person
registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers,
hotdogs and a non alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf
cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and
prizes. Registration form is attached. We are also
collecting prizes, if you would like to make a donation to
the prize table, please send it to the East District Office
at 275 Lawrence Ave. in Kitchener, or to the seminary at 470
Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines. Prizes need to be in by
May 28th. If you would like your prize donation
picked up, please contact one of these tournament committee
members: Karen & Gerry Goebel at 519-747-0614 (karengerry@rogers.com),
or Linda Lantz at 905-688-2362, ext. 22 (concordia@brocku.ca
).
60th Anniversary Celebration & Open House ~ ~
Rev. Aaron & Edna Rubach ~ ~
(August 8, 2010)
You are invited to an open house to celebrate 60 years of
marriage for Rev. Aaron and Edna Rubach. The event will be
held on Saturday, August 8th between
2:00 pm and 4:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church, Kitchener.
Donations to support mission work at Word of Life Lutheran
Church in Guelph would be greatly appreciated in lieu of
gifts.
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April 30,
2010: |
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Certification & Call Service - CLTS, St.
Catharines
May 8, 2010
@ 4:00 pm – Grace Lutheran Church, St. Catharines
LBW seeking individuals in Kitchener area . . .
Area congregations are encouraged to include this
notice in Sunday Bulletins.
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C) is currently
seeking individuals to fill voluntary positions in our
newest work centre location in Kitchener, Ontario. If you
are interested in contributing to the new work centre in
Kitchener by becoming a volunteer team member or would like
more information on this rewarding work, please contact
Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or 800-465-8179, extension
214. For more info about LBW see the attached document.
175th Celebration – Dr. James Lamb Lecture
THIS COMING
WEEKEND:
Dr. James Lamb, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life,
one of the most knowledgeable and engaging speakers on "
sanctity of life" issues presents "Pro-Life Answers to
Pro-Choice Questions from Womb to Tomb" at the Annual
General Meeting of Lutherans for Life - Canada on
Saturday, May 1st at Historic St. Paul's with
registration at 9:30 AM. Fee of $10 includes lunch. Please
register by tomorrow with Marian Obeda (msobeda@sympatico.ca
or 519- 473-2969. On Sunday, May 2nd, Dr.
Lamb presents "God of life or god of Death?" as part of
Historic St. Paul's 175th Anniversary Lecture series. This
free presentation begins at 7 PM in the parish
hall/gymnasium (please enter by way of Church Street). The
lecture will be followed by light refreshments. Call
519-745-4891 for more information.
Click to download poster and bulletin insert.
Dr. Paul Maier Free Lecture Series . . .
Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines will be presenting
its annual free lecture series on Saturday, May 1, 2010
beginning with registration at 9:00 a.m. and first session
at 9:30. The speaker is internationally known author and
lecturer, Dr. Paul Maier. His topic for this 4-part series,
"Christianity and the Competition," explores
historical claims of the Christian faith contrasted to
claims of other major world religions. The last lecture will
be completed before the supper hour. Lunch will be available
for $5. For more information, contact the church office at
905-685-8294 or
christlutheran_stcath@hotmail.com or Pastor Gary Kuenzel
at
gwkuenzel@yahoo.ca.
Trinity's upcoming seminar with Paul Maier is
just a few days away!
We are still welcoming last minute registrations
via phone or e-mail. Those who have sent in checks or
registered via phone or e-mail will have their tickets
waiting for them on the 2nd. Thanks!
LLL Niagara Zone Rally at Trinity: Sunday, May 2, 2:30 PM
The LLL Niagara Zone Rally will be held at Trinity Lutheran
Church (2027 Niagara Stone Road) Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dr.
Paul Maier will be speaking on the topic: “Christ or
Caricature?” At a time when the broadcast media, books like The
Da Vinci Code, and our newsmagazines offer caricatures
of Christ, his genuine portrait becomes even clearer
when history and archaeology provide fascinating additional
details to the biblical record. The seminar will be followed
by a catered BBQ. The cost for the seminar and dinner is
only $10. Tickets are available by contacting Trinity: ph.:
905-468-2611 (please leave a message) or e-mail: rev.lritter@trinitynotl.ca
Window Dedication & Memorial Service . . .
"You
are cordially invited to a Stained Glass Windows Dedication
& Memorial Service at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church
(Locksley), Sunday May 23rd at 10:30 a.m. followed by a
Congregational Pot-Luck Luncheon. Come and celebrate the
dedication of the 8 new stained glass windows at Locksley."
Mark your calendars now! {June
7, 2010}
Concordia Seminary’s annual golf tournament is
scheduled for Monday, June 7th, 2010 at Sawmill Golf Course
in Fenwick, beginning at 11:30 am. The $100 per person
registration fee includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers,
hotdogs and a non alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf
cart, chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and
prizes. Registration form is attached. We are also
collecting prizes, if you would like to make a donation to
the prize table, please send it to the East District Office
at 275 Lawrence Ave. in Kitchener, or to the seminary at 470
Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines. Prizes need to be in by
May 28th. If you would like your prize donation
picked up, please contact one of these tournament committee
members: Karen & Gerry Goebel at 519-747-0614 (karengerry@rogers.com),
or Linda Lantz at 905-688-2362, ext. 22 (concordia@brocku.ca
).
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April 20,
2010: |
PRAYERS:
District Mission Prayer . . .
Dear Heavenly Father,
we praise You for the Friday prayer meetings in
different homes, led by Missionary Javed Akhter, and for
the Easter worship in Urdu at Redeemer Lutheran in
Hamilton drawing 45 out to rejoice in the resurrection
of Jesus. We rejoice in the penetration of the Gospel
into the Urdu speaking community that these gatherings
represent. We plead for Your continued guidance for this
work, especially at the beginning of radio outreach in
Urdu on Saturdays, 8-9 PM, called Hamdosana (Let us Pray
and Worship), led by Javed and Missionary Joseph Singh
on Toronto AM station 770. Place a hedge around this
radio outreach, so that Satan and his opposition may be
confounded and the Gospel message communicated with
clarity to hearts open to Your Word of salvation through
faith in Christ who is the only Way, Truth and Life.
Hear us for Jesus' sake. Amen.
Pastor Sandor Arguello .
. .
Please continue to pray for
former
Lutheran Church–Canada missionary to Nicaragua, Rev.
Sandor Arguello and his family. Pastor Arguello begins
intense radiation and chemotherapy at the Cross Cancer
Institute in Edmonton on April 20 to fight metastasized
cancer. Should you wish to send messages of support and
encouragement, email
sandorarguello@yahoo.com. Says Pastor Arguello, “My
family and I are confident that our gracious God is
giving us the strength, peace and assurance that He is
with us as we walk through this challenging time.”
ANNOUNCMENTS:
LBW seeking individuals in Kitchener area . . .
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C) is currently
seeking individuals to fill voluntary positions in our
newest work centre location in Kitchener, Ontario. If
you are interested in contributing to the new work
centre in Kitchener by becoming a volunteer team member
or would like more information on this rewarding work,
please contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or
800-465-8179, extension 214. For more info about LBW
see the attached document.
Lutherans for Life Newsletter . . .
The
spring & summer issue of the Lutherans for Life
newsletter is now available at
http://www.lutheransforlife-canada.ca/ .
175th Celebration – Dr. James Lamb Lecture
(for
Bulletins on April 25)
THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Dr. James Lamb, Executive Director of Lutherans for
Life, one of the most knowledgeable and engaging
speakers on " sanctity of life" issues presents
"Pro-Life Answers to Pro-Choice Questions from Womb to
Tomb" at the Annual General Meeting of Lutherans for
Life - Canada on
Saturday, May 1st at Historic St. Paul's
with registration at 9:30 AM. Fee of $10 includes
lunch. Please register by tomorrow with Marian Obeda (msobeda@sympatico.ca
or 519- 473-2969. On
Sunday, May 2nd, Dr. Lamb presents "God
of life or god of Death?" as part of Historic St.
Paul's 175th Anniversary Lecture series. This free
presentation begins at 7 PM in the parish hall/gymnasium
(please enter by way of Church Street). The lecture will
be followed by light refreshments. Call 519-745-4891
for more information.
Click to download poster and bulletin insert.
Dr. Paul Maier Free Lecture Series . . .
Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines will be
presenting its annual free lecture series on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
beginning with registration at 9:00 a.m. and first
session at 9:30. The speaker is internationally known
author and lecturer, Dr. Paul Maier. His topic for this
4-part series,
"Christianity and the Competition," explores
historical claims of the Christian faith contrasted to
claims of other major world religions. The last lecture
will be completed before the supper hour. Lunch will be
available for $5. For more information, contact the
church office at
905-685-8294 or
christlutheran_stcath@hotmail.com or Pastor Gary
Kuenzel at
gwkuenzel@yahoo.ca.
Dr. Paul will also be presenting a talk at the Niagara
Zone’s LLL Rally at 2:30 p.m. the following afternoon
(May 2, 2010 @ 2:30 p.m.) at Trinity Lutheran,
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Contact Pastor Larry Ritter at
rev.lritter@trinitynotl.ca
for rally details.
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April 13,
2010: |
PRAYERS:
·
Please pray for . . .
Pastor &
Liz Krestick are proud to announce the birth of twin
grandchildren to son Andrew and daughter-in-law Jen.
Thomas Casey
is 4 - 7 and Isla
Sophie is 3 – 1. Times were 3:00 am and 3:02
am respectively on April 7, 2010. Jen needed a
transfusion— is tired and resting but is doing well. We
give thanks to our Lord for these two little blessings
and pray for their continued well being according to
God’s good and gracious will.
ANNOUNCMENTS:
·
Name that Newsletter . . .
The E.
D. Newsletter has started up again. Printed member
copies will be provided to each congregation, 6 times
per year. If you have too few or too many newsletters,
please let us know at the District office. You may also
read the newsletter online at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/newsletter.htm . We’re
looking for your help to name the newsletter. Got any
ideas? Send them to
info@lcceastdistrict.ca or call 519-578-6500.
·
Spring issue of Seasoned Adults . . .
The spring issue is here and may be read at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/seasoned.htm . A copy
is also being distributed to each congregation with the
April/May newsletters.
·
Pastors & Deacons –
Reminder
. . .
Just want to remind you to register for the Pastors &
Deacons Conference on May 3-5.
Registration deadline is
this Friday, April 16, 2010. You can
register in the usual places:
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/registration.htm to register
online or download a printable registration form and
agenda. The conference is at Messiah Lutheran Church in
Waterloo. Please indicate if you require a billet.
(Please observe basic
billeting etiquette: If you need billeting sign up for
it. If you sign up for billeting someone will be
expecting you. If you have a change of plans, please let
the district know about it. Thanks
– Rev. Kevin Walrath,
Pastor of Messiah, Waterloo, host congregation)
·
An afternoon of music . . .
{April 25, 2010}
Let everything that has breath
PRAISE THE LORD!
Join us
for an afternoon of music as our brass choir, hand bell
choir and Holy Harmony join together to praise the Lord
with music! Sunday,
April 25th, 3:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran
Church 213 Linwell Rd., St. Catharines. (www.gracelutheranstcath.com)
A Free-will offering will be collected for music
ministry at Grace & the Canadian Diabetes Association.
·
Rite of Installation – Invitation . . .
{April 25, 2010}
It is my pleasure to invite you for the service of
installation of Padre Gerson Flor as Lutheran
Church–Canada military chaplain to the Canadian Forces.
The service will take place at First Lutheran Church,
Windsor, on April 25, 2010 @ 10:00 am. Rev. Gilvan de
Azevedo will be the liturgist and Rev. Paul Zabel will
preach and preside over the installation. LCC clergy
should wear red stoles as we celebrate St. Mark,
Evangelist’s Day. Clergy of other denominations are
welcome to attend the service as worshippers. There will
be a pot-luck luncheon following. RSVP to Cindy Israel
at 519-256-2667 or
flc@mnsi.net before April 22, 2010.
·
LBW seeking individuals in Kitchener area . . .
KW
area congregations are encouraged to include this
announcement in Sunday Bulletins.
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C)
is currently seeking individuals to fill voluntary
positions in our newest work centre location in
Kitchener, Ontario. If you are interested in
contributing to the new work centre in Kitchener by
becoming a volunteer team member or would like more
information on this rewarding work, please contact
Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or 800-465-8179, extension
214.
·
175th Celebration – Dr. James Lamb Lecture
(for
Bulletins on April 18) {Lectures on May 1 and 2, 2010}
DR.
JAMES LAMB,
The Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, one of the
most knowledgeable and engaging speakers on "sanctity of
life" issues will be the speaker at the Lutherans for
Life-Canada Annual General Meeting to be held at
Historic St. Paul’s-Kitchener on
Saturday, May 1st with registration
beginning at 9:30 AM. The theme is “Pro-Life Answers to
Pro-Choice Questions from Womb to Tomb.” The
registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Please register
by April 26 with Marian Obeda (msobeda@sympatico.ca
or 519-473-2969, or 458 Castlegrove Blvd, London,
Ontario, N6G 1K8). On
Sunday, May 2nd, Dr. Lamb presents
"God of life or god of Death?" as part of Historic St.
Paul's 175th Anniversary Lecture Series. This free
presentation begins at 7:00 PM in the parish
hall/gymnasium (please enter by way of Church
Street). The lecture will be followed by light
refreshments. Call 519-745-4891 for more information.
Click to download poster and bulletin insert.
·
Dr. Paul Maier Free Lecture Series . . .
{Lectures on May 1 and 2, 2010}
Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines will be
presenting its annual free lecture series on
Saturday, May 1, 2010
beginning with registration at 9:00 a.m. and first
session at 9:30. The speaker is internationally known
author and lecturer, Dr. Paul Maier. His topic for this
4-part series,
"Christianity and the Competition," explores
historical claims of the Christian faith contrasted to
claims of other major world religions. The last lecture
will be completed before the supper hour. Lunch will be
available for $5. For more information, contact the
church office at
905-685-8294 or
christlutheran_stcath@hotmail.com or Pastor Gary
Kuenzel at
gwkuenzel@yahoo.ca.
Dr. Paul will also be presenting a talk at the Niagara
Zone’s LLL Rally at 2:30 p.m. the following afternoon on
May 2, 2010
at Trinity Lutheran, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Contact Pastor
Larry Ritter at
rev.lritter@trinitynotl.ca
for rally details.
·
Haiti Lutheran Mission Festival features Rev. Revenel
Benoit . . .
{May 16, 2010}
Everyone is cordially
invited to the 27th Annual Haiti Lutheran Mission
Festival at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Hamilton, on
Sunday, May 16, 2010, at 3:30 p.m., with a light lunch
following. The guest speaker will be Rev. Revenel
Benoit, President of the Lutheran Church of Haiti, who
will report on how our donations have helped his church
to bring aid to thousands of earthquake victims.
Yours in Him, John
Wilch.
·
Mark your calendars now!
{June
7, 2010}
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Concordia
Seminary’s annual
golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, June
7th, 2010 at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, beginning
at 11:30 am. The $100 per person registration fee
includes BBQ lunch (sausages, hamburgers, hotdogs and a
non alcoholic beverage), green fees, golf cart,
chicken/rib combo dinner, dessert and
prizes. Registration form is attached. We are also
collecting prizes, if you would like to make a donation
to the prize table, please send it to the East District
Office at 275 Lawrence Ave. in Kitchener, or to the
seminary at 470 Glenridge Ave. in St. Catharines. Prizes
need to be in by May 28th. If you would like
your prize donation picked up, please contact one of
these tournament committee members: Karen & Gerry Goebel
at 519-747-0614 (karengerry@rogers.com),
or Linda Lantz at 905-688-2362, ext. 22 (concordia@brocku.ca
).
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2010: |
ANNOUNCMENTS:
·
REMINDER—Don’t forget to submit your Statistical Report
. . .
2009 Stats were due at
the Synod office on March 15 but many forms have not yet
been received. Synod has received only 38 out of 91
expected statistical reports for the East District. Your
congregation’s report may be completed online at
http://www.lutheranchurch.ca/stats09.php or you may
download the form to complete and submit by regular mail.
In these changing times, Synod needs this information to
appropriately plan for the future. Thank you for your
support and cooperation.
·
Looking
for van & driver —
Can you
help?
Before disbanding, St Matthew, Stratford, graciously
donated several items to the congregation at Good
Shepherd, Moncton, NB. Items include a photocopier, 9
boxes of Bibles & other books, a screen, and a fan. A
moving company has kindly agreed to transport them from
Brampton, ON to Moncton NB, so now we are looking for
a volunteer with a van
or mini-van to take these items from New Hamburg to
Brampton. They are currently being stored at
St Peter's, New Hamburg but need to be moved before
May. If you can help or know someone who might be
willing, please contact Pastor David Milette at
506-384-9453 / cell 506-383-3664 /
pastor@goodshepherd.nb.ca. God is good!
·
Pastors & Deacons Conference – Pastors’ still needed . .
.
(May 3-5,
2010)
Two pastors are yet
needed to serve at the offices during the upcoming
Spring Conference at Messiah Lutheran Church in
Waterloo. We need:
~ a pastor to lead Matins at 8:45 am on Tuesday, May 4
~ a pastor to lead Vespers at 4:30 pm on Tuesday,
May 4
·
It is preferable to
have Matins and Vespers sung by the office leaders. If
you are interested in serving in one of these ways,
please contact Reverend Kenneth Voege at
fr.voege@sympatico.ca
Sincerely in Christ,
The East District Worship Committee.
Visit
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/registration.htm to register
online or download a printable registration form and
agenda. The conference is at Messiah Lutheran Church in
Waterloo. Please indicate if you require a billet.
· 175th Celebration – Dr. James Lamb Lecture
( for
Bulletins on April 11 and 18 )
DR.
JAMES LAMB,
The Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, one of the
most knowledgeable and engaging speakers on "sanctity of
life" issues will be the speaker at the Lutherans for
Life-Canada Annual General Meeting to be held at
Historic St. Paul’s-Kitchener on
Saturday, May 1, 2010 with registration
beginning at 9:30 a.m.. The theme is “Pro-Life Answers
to Pro-Choice Questions from Womb to Tomb.” The
registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Please register
by April 26 with Marian Obeda (msobeda@sympatico.ca
or 519-473-2969, or 458 Castlegrove Blvd, London,
Ontario, N6G 1K8. On
Sunday, May 2, 2010, Dr. Lamb presents
"God of life or god of Death?" as part of Historic St.
Paul's 175th Anniversary Lecture Series. This free
presentation begins at 7 PM in the parish hall/gymnasium
(please enter by way of Church Street). The lecture will
be followed by light refreshments. Call 519-745-4891 for
more information.
Click to download poster and bulletin insert.
·
Dr. Paul Maier Free Lecture Series . . .
Christ Lutheran Church, St. Catharines will be
presenting its annual free lecture series on
Saturday, May 1, 2010.
The speaker is internationally known author and
lecturer, Dr. Paul Maier. His topic for this 4-part
series, "Christianity
and the Competition," explores historical
claims of the Christian faith contrasted to claims of
other major world religions. The talks at Christ
Lutheran, 140 Russell Ave, St. Catharines begin with
registration at 9:00 a.m. and first session at 9:30.
Lunch will be available for $5. The last lecture will be
completed before the supper hour. For more information,
contact the church office at
905-685-8294 orchristlutheran_stcath@hotmail.com
or Pastor Gary Kuenzel at
gwkuenzel@yahoo.ca. Dr. Paul will also be presenting
a talk at the area Lutheran Hour Rally the
following afternoon at Trinity, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Contact Pastor Larry Ritter at
rev.lritter@trinitynotl.ca
for rally details.
·
LBW seeking individuals in Kitchener area . . .
Lutheran Braille Workers–Canada, (LBW-C) is currently
seeking individuals to fill voluntary positions in our
newest work centre location in Kitchener, Ontario. If
you are interested in contributing to the new work
centre in Kitchener by becoming a volunteer team member
or would like more information on this rewarding work,
please contact Darryll Holland, 519-578-6500 or
800-465-8179, extension 214.
More info
(Scroll down to the Help
Wanted area.)
·
“Banana Cram 2”
– Law Abiding Citizens “Understanding the 10
Commandments”
For all
firs t& second year confirmands and those recently
confirmed. 7:30 pm, Friday, May 14 to noon, Sunday, May
16, 2010 at Grace Lutheran Church, Kitchener. $50 covers
the whole weekend. Download registration forms and
colour poster at
http://www.lcceastdistrict.ca/events2010.htm#May
·
Planning a trip to the East Coast?
Year-round open invitation.
Once again,
FAITH LUTHERAN MISSION
of Dartmouth (Halifax),
Nova Scotia extends their yearly invitation
to pastors of Lutheran Church–Canada (or LCMS) to come
visit beautiful Nova Scotia with their families, and to
bring and receive encouragement in the Gospel among
their brothers and sisters in Christ here! If you are
willing to assist the mission's Supervising Pastor David
Milette (Good Shepherd/Moncton, NB) to care for them by
preaching, leading the liturgy (LSB), and administering
the Sacrament as a guest pastor (a Bible study would be
great too, but not required), Faith's little
congregation will give thanks to God and also to you, in
offering you to stay free of charge in what they
affectionately call "The Luther Inn", a furnished
apartment in the basement of the church set up
specifically as a home away from home for visiting
pastors and their families—complete with large
washroom/shower, kitchenette, queen size bed/two
inflatable beds/one sofa/lots more floor space, TV & DVD
player, and even a large back yard. For each Sunday
service, they invite you to stay up to a week at a
time. (If you're open to additional opportunities to
serve/help out, please let us know that too!) Please
contact Pastor Milette at
pastor@goodshepherd.nb.ca / church 506-384-9453 /
cell 506-383-3664 for more information, to ask
questions, or to reserve your Sunday(s). This is our
Synod: doing together by God's grace the things we
couldn't do alone, as we walk together in the Faith!
PS. We cannot offer housing, but there are opportunities
for service, outreach (eg. VBS!), and encouragement
through fellowship among LCC Lutherans in Charlottetown,
PEI, Moncton, NB, and elsewhere in Atlantic Canada too -
just ask!
·
K-8 Lutheran Teacher Opportunity on East Coast . . .
Concordia Academy of
the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Moncton, New
Brunswick invites any Lutheran teacher interested in
becoming one of our first instructors in our new
Kindergarten to Grade 8 Lutheran school to contact
Richard Betsch at
Richard@concordiaacademy.ca. Concordia will be
opening this September with Kindergarten, and possibly
Grade 1 as well. Please keep us in your prayers as we
endeavour to spread Christ’s Word through our Lutheran
educators!
·
Don’t forget — final
Doctrinal Unity Conference . . .
(May 15 & 16)
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 –
lunch (free-will offering)
May 16, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. – St. Luke,
Ottawa – dinner ($5)
Waterloo: Please
register for the Waterloo conference by email or phone
or online.
Lunch is provided (free-will
offering).
www.lcceastdistrict.ca/registration.htm
or
519-578-6500 x 211 or
ilene@lcceastdistrict.ca
Ottawa:
No registration required for
Ottawa, however, participants please bring $5 for dinner.
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