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An Outsider Visits a Lutheran Church...
What happens when an outsider visits a Lutheran church? That's the subject of a new video racking up the views on YouTube. READ MORE
Confessional Lutherans and Anglicans take talks global
The latest round of dialogue between the Anglican Church in North America, Lutheran Church–Canada, and The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod took place in Wittenberg, Germany from October 28-November 2, welcoming the representatives of several European churches to the discussions for the first time. The event also featured introductory meetings between the heads of the International Lutheran Council (ILC) and Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON). READ MORE
Liturgical Calendar 2020
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary has announced that it is trying a different approach this year for its popular liturgical wall calendar. READ MORE
Donations to Wagner Hills, ministry for those facing addiction, benefit from matching grant
For the past five years, Wagner Hills Farm Society has been the beneficiary of a matching grant in the lead up to Christmas. This year, friends of Wagner Hills have put forward a matching grant of up to $525,000, giving the agency the opportunity to raise more than a million dollars for the continuation of its programs caring for those facing addiction. READ MORE
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REMINDER: SEMINARY AWARDS
A reminder that award nominations for Concordia Lutheran Seminary (Edmonton) and Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary (St. Catharines, Ontario) are due January 1 and January 10, 2020 respectively. For more information, see the following two links:
- CLS Award Nominations
- CLTS Award Nominations
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- Rev. Cody Cooper - Currently serving LaRonge Fellowship (LaRonge, Saskatchewan)
Considering a call to Christ Lutheran Church of Mellowdale (Barrhead, Alberta)
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- NATIONAL - Ongoing
Lutheran Foundation Canada, Christian Estate Planning - Call 877-711-4438 to book a free seminar at your congregation. Visit: lutheranfoundation.ca/seminars-and-webinars/
- EAST - November 15-17, 2019
It's Jello Time! - Save the date of November 15-17,2019 for the Jello-on-a-Stick Youth Retreat at Trinity Lutheran Church (30 Erie Avenue North, Fisherville, Ontario). This retreat is for youth enrolled in confirmation classes, as well as for those already confirmed (up to Grade 12). Cost: $35. Youth leaders attend at no cost. Brochure and registration form will be available soon. Questions can be directed to Rita Rickus at trinityfisherville@gmail.com.
- EAST - November 17, 2019
75th Anniversary - Grace Lutheran Church in Kitchener, Ontario will be celebrating a milestone on Sunday, November 17th with a special 75th anniversary service at 3:00 p.m., followed by a pork and sauerkraut dinner at 5:00 p.m. If you are attending and plan to stay for dinner, please contact the church office at secretary@gracelutherankw.ca. This will help the team in preparing food for this special occasion. Dinner will be a freewill offering.
- WEST - December 1, 2019
Dedication Service - Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Red Deer, Alberta (18 Selkirk Blvd.) is having a Dedication Service in gratitude of the renovation that has just been completed. The church would like to extend an invitation to anyone who would like to celebrate this momentous occasion with them. Join them for service Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m.
- WEST - January 1, 2020
CLS Honourary Award Nominations - Nominations for Concordia Lutheran Seminary's honourary awards are due by January 1, 2020. For more information, visit: https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/cls-calls-for-honourary-award-nominations/
- EAST - January 10, 2020
CLTS Honourary Award Nominations - Nominations for Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary's honourary awards are due by January 10, 2020. For more information, visit: https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/clts-calls-for-award-nominations-3/
- WEST - July 2-5, 2020
IMPACT Youth Gathering - It's just one year away! All LCC youth and leaders are invited to the IMPACT Youth Gathering on July 2-5, 2020 at Pines Bible Camp in Grad Forks, B.C. Watch for registration info coming later this year, and join us for a weekend of community, growth, and equipping centered on Christ. Visit www.impactyg.ca for more information.
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PRAYERS
Linda Lantz (nee Storer), beloved wife of Rev. Kurt Lantz (Resurrection Lutheran Church, St. Catharines) and mother of Daniel, Benjamin, Nathaniel, and Rachel, died in the Lord the morning of November 13. She was at home with her family. It appears that she suffered sudden heart failure in response to great stress that various ailments had put upon her body. Visitation will take place at Hulse & English Funeral Home, 75 Church St., St. Catharines on Monday, November 18 from 7:00-9:00 pm and at Grace Lutheran Church, 213 Linwell Rd., St. Catharines on Tuesday, November 19 from 10:00-11:00 am. The funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 19, following visitation. Committal and luncheon to follow the service. Memorial donations to Resurrection Lutheran Church or Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary will be welcomed. Please hold the Lantz family in your prayers.
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LECTIONARY SUMMARY FROM THE LCMS
3-year and 1-year Series available HERE.
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
God’s Plan of Redemption Trumps Earthly Destruction and Violence
There are signs of the Lord’s coming all around: the cross that marks His Church, the violence and death of the sinful world, and the shaking of the natural order. “There will be great distress upon the earth” (Luke 21:23), but the faithful know that “the kingdom of God is near” (Luke 21:31). Therefore, “straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:28). Be awake and alert, and heed the words of Christ, which “will not pass away” (Luke 21:33). For you, “the sun of righteousness shall rise with healing in its wings” (Mal. 4:2). He sends His preachers of repentance in the spirit and power of Elijah “before the great and awesome day of the Lord comes” (Mal. 4:5), in order to “direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ” (2 Thess. 3:5). Although you are often faithless, “the Lord is faithful,” and by the preaching of His Word “he will establish you and guard you against the evil one” (2 Thess. 3:3). Therefore, “do not grow weary in doing good” (2 Thess. 3:13). In the midst of calamity, believe upon the Lord, Jesus Christ.
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Eternal Gospel and Incredible Grace
“Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth.” Revelation 14:6
During the Reformation, this text was used to refer to Luther’s ministry and the Lutheran message: we have an eternal Gospel to proclaim. Christ has freed us from our sins without any works on our part. We are saved by grace alone. And, ironically enough, Luther said this should make him the “apostle of works” because once we are freed by grace, we are truly free to serve God in works that flow from thankfulness and praise.
Consider what this means within our own life. We are not bound by the needs and necessities of the secular world, even though we are in it. We have a higher purpose. Our calling to “love your neighbour” through God’s incredible grace, enables great works to flow out of us. Some of these great works include supporting the work of our church through gifts and offerings, which proclaims this eternal Gospel. In death, just like in life, you have an opportunity to be a blessing to your church through a gift in your will or by other means. To learn more about how you can establish a charitable end-of-life gift, please contact your regional Gift Coordinator or visit Lutheran Foundation Canada’s website at www.lutherafoundation.ca.
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