HEADLINES
Canadian Churches targeted in new scam.
Rev. Tom Kruesel, Vice President of Lutheran Church-Canada, is warning Canadian churches and charities to be on the lookout for a new scam. READ MORE
Higher Education and You
"It’s natural to think of Christian higher education primarily in relation to those pursuing church work," notes Mathew Block. "In reality, though, all Christians are called to pursue 'higher education'—to 'set our minds on things above,' if we might borrow the words of St. Paul. God calls every Christian to engage more deeply with their faith by learning to understand it better." READ MORE
Theology for Everyday Life
"Theology—learning about who God is and how He interacts with our world—is meant to be an ongoing activity in the everyday life of all those who are baptized into Christ," explains Susan Knowles. But "what does it look like to have God’s words on our hearts today?" READ MORE
Lutheran Military Chaplains gather in Ontario
Chaplains in the Canadian Armed Forces gathered together the week of June 2 for “Called to Serve” in Cornwall, Ontario, with LCC President Teuscher meeting with the Lutheran Caucus over several days. READ MORE
2019 LWMLC Laurentian District convention
Christ Lutheran Church (Petawawa) hosted the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League–Canada Laurentian District Convention on April 26-27, 2019. READ MORE
Report from the Edmonton March for Life
Ian Stewart reports on the Lutheran presence at Edmonton's 2019 March for Life. READ MORE
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THE KITCHENER CIRCUIT in the East Region has launched their new circuit website. Congregations are encouraged to place the following bulletin notice in your Sunday bulletins. Please also ask your church's webmaster to place a link to the circuit webpage on your own website.
- "CIRCUIT WEBSITE – Interested in staying informed on what's happening in the Kitchener Circuit of LCC? Want to know about coming events at our neighbouring Lutheran congregations? A new circuit website has been launched! Check it out at https://kitchenercircuit.weebly.com/'
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- Rev. Gary Krumdeik - Currently serving in the LCMS Nevada/California-Hawaii District.
Declined a call to Christ the King Lutheran, 100 Mile House, BC.
- Rev. Will Rose - Currently serving Redeemer Lutheran, Portage la Praire, MB.
Considering a call to Cypress Parish (Swift Current, Maple Creek, Pontiex, SK).
- Rev. Fred Rink - Currently serving Bethlehem Lutheran (Vancouver, BC.).
Considering a call to Zion Lutheran (Prince George, BC.)
- Rev. Timothy Barone - Currently serving Calvary Lutheran (Thunder Bay, ON).
Considering a call to Christ Lutheran (St. Catharines, ON).
Considering a call to Prince of Peace Lutheran (Burlington, ON.)
- Rev. Brian Falkenholt - Currently serving Christ Lutheran (Thunder Bay, ON).
Considering a call to Trinity Lutheran (Fisherville, ON).
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- NATIONAL - Ongoing
Lutheran Foundation Canada, Christian Estate Planning - Call 877-711-4438 to book a free seminar at your congregation. lutheranfoundation.ca/seminars-and-webinars/
- WEST - June 20-22, 2019
32nd Annual LWMLC Alberta- British Columbia District Convention - This year's convention is being held in Calgary, Alberta at the Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre. The theme is "Serve With Gladness In Purpose and Spirit" with Philippians 2:2 as our theme bible verse. For more information visit our website at: lutheranwomen.ca/districts/abc-district/abc-convention-2019.
- CENTRAL - June 23, 2019
95th Anniversary Service and Celebration - "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Regina SK. Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 is the date set aside to give thanks to God for the many blessing bestowed on Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Regina SK. 3:30 p.m. Divine Service; 4:45 pm Reception and Greetings; 5:30 pm Banquet. Former members and pastors of Grace are cordially invited to celebrate with us. To reserve tickets for the banquet, please email gracelc@sasktel.net or visit their website.
- CENTRAL - June 26, 2019
Annual Meeting of the Central District Corporation - The Annual Meeting of the Central District Corporation will take place at the Lutheran Church-Canada synodical office in Winnipeg on Wednesday, June 26 at 9:00 AM. You are invited to attend.
- NATIONAL - July 5-9, 2019
LCC National Youth Gathering - Registration for the LCC National Youth Gathering on July 5-9, 2019 at Trinity Western University in Langley, BC closed on April 30. If you have any questions please email the co-chair, Tony Marchand, at tfmarchand@gmail.com.
- CENTRAL - July 7, 2019
Holy Cross Closing Service - You are invited to attend the closing service of Holy Cross Lutheran Church (1405 31 St. W, Saskatoon, SK) on July 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. There will be a meal following worship. Although the closing is in some ways a sad time, it is also a time of rejoicing in the faithful service of all members, past and present, of Holy Cross. If you plan to attend the meal, please let the Holy Cross church office know at holycrosslutheran.sktn@gmail.com or call 306-382-0544.
- CENTRAL - July 7-11, July 14-18, 2019
Camp Lutherland - "Where faith grows in fun in God's creation" Join us at Camp this summer! Kids Camp - July 7-11, 2019, Ages 8-10, $185. Youth Camp - July 14-18, 2019, Ages 11-14, $200. Registration forms available at www.camplutherland.com. Camp Lutherland is located near Fort Qu'Appelle, on Pasqua Lake, SK.
- EAST - July 14, 2019
Installation of Rev. Matthew Fenn - Rev. Matthew Fenn will be installed as pastor at St. Peter's Lutheran (115 Cambria Street, Stratford, Ontario) on Sunday, July 14 at 4:00 p.m.. All church workers and laypeople are cordially invited to join us for this special Worship Service of Installation and Celebration, as well as for Supper following the Service. Clergy are invited to participate in the Installation, with the laying on of hands and blessing. Please bring your green stole according to the Pentecost 5/Trinity 4 Sunday rubrics. If you will be joining us, we would appreciate hearing from you so we can plan am appropriate amount of food for the supper. Contact our Office Manager/Church Secretary, Marcella Cahill, any weekday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. by email at: office@stpeterstratford.ca or by phone at (519) 271-4721. As it is a catered supper we would ask that you RSVP as soon as possible. Deadline date is July 5th
- NATIONAL - July 29-August 2, 2019
Lutheran Catechetic Family Camp - If the theme, “What is Worship?” appeals to you, then this camp is a perfect summer vacation at Camp Pioneer in Angola, NY. With two daily plenary sessions, age-specific Bible studies, and a session directed to Young Adults led by Pastors and Seminary Professors (CLTS), this camp is not only open to families but singles and couples of all ages. Just make sure to bring your Bibles and hymnals! For more information please email info@pioneercamp.org.
- EAST - September 27-28, 2019
East Region Pastors' Wives Retreat - Guelph Bible Conference Centre. The topic for this year's retreat is "Faith Under Pressure: Discovering Strength and Courage in Adversity," led by Rev. Greg Johnson. Take a break from your routine and come enjoy a wonderful weekend of relaxation and fellowship at this annual retreat. If you can't stay for the night, just come for the day. In the interests of saving money and trees, the retreat will be foregoing paper invitations this year in favour of electronic invitations to be sent in June. For more information, or if you do not receive your invitation by June 15, please contact eliseristau@gmail.com.
- WEST - November 1-3, 2019
Fall Youth Retreat - The Calgary circuit youth retreat committee is pleased to announce that Rev. Mike Kuhn will be the speaker at this year’s fall youth retreat, Jars of Clay (2 Corinthians 4:6 7), at Foothills Lutheran Church, on November 1-3, 2019. All LCC youth and leaders are invited! Visit the website (www.lutheranyouthretreat.ca) to download the registration forms. The deadline is October 16, 2019.
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Vacation Bible Schools
- ONTARIO - KITCHENER (July 8-12, 2019)
Faith Lutheran will host the "Miraculous Mission" VBS from July 8-12 (9:00-11:30 a.m.). For more information or to register, visit: http://faithlutherankw.com/wordpress/?page_id=310
- ONTARIO - KITCHENER (July 8-12, 2019)
Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran will host the "Miraculous Mission" VBS from July 8-12 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.. For more information or to register, visit: http://www.holycrosskitchener.org/vbs
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LECTIONARY SUMMARY FROM THE LCMS
3-year and 1-year Series available HERE.
Second Sunday after Pentecost
Jesus Brings Release from the Bonds of Sin, Death and the Devil
The Lord finds those who did not seek Him or ask for Him. He spreads out His hands “to a rebellious people” (Is. 65:2) and calls them to be His people and to dwell in peace upon His holy mountain (Is. 65:9). For wherever Jesus Christ enters in, Satan is cast out. Those who were enslaved and driven mad by the assaults and accusations of the devil are set free by the Word of Christ. He drowns and destroys the old Adam in us with the waters of Holy Baptism and thereby brings us out of death into life. No longer naked in our shame, living “among the tombs” (Luke 8:27), we are brought into the Lord’s house, fully clothed by Christ; He has come in “the fullness of time” (Gal. 4:4) to fulfill the Law on our behalf and to redeem us from its every accusation. Therefore, having been justified by His grace through faith in His Gospel, “you are no longer a slave, but a son” (Gal. 4:7).
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Supplying Workers for the Harvest
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.” Matthew 9:36-38
Imagine what it looks like from God’s perspective. So many of His people who still do not know, trust, or believe in His son Jesus Christ. The harvest is huge. Yet He continues in His plan to bring in this harvest through the preaching of His Word. God gives the seed, and God brings about the harvest – through the work of His Church.
We have the privilege to be a part of this plan in our daily lives, through our vocations and with our tithes and offerings, which support the work of Lutheran Church-Canada. But have you ever thought about extending that financial support after you die? Establishing a gift in your will, or through another means within your estate, can provide significant future funds to assist in this incredible harvest.
If you would like more information on how to develop a planned gift in your estate, please contact Lutheran Foundation Canada or visit us at www.lutheranfoundation.ca.
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