Urgent prayer request for Ethiopia
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ETHIOPIA - Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s President Timothy Teuscher, received a letter from Rev. Asefa Aredo, LCC Missionary at Large to the Lutheran Oromo community in Winnipeg, with an urgent prayer request for Ethiopia amid significant unrest.
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First calls for 2021’s graduating pastors, vicarage assignments
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ONLINE – Lutheran Church–Canada’s two seminaries live-streamed their Call Services again this year on May 28 and 29 respectively.
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Australian Lutheran bishop to retire
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AUSTRALIA – Bishop John Henderson of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA)—a partner church of Lutheran Church–Canada—has announced that he will not be seeking reelection at the church’s Convention of General Synod later this year.
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The commemoration of Saint Boniface: Apostle to the Germans
Manitoba French outreach!
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 The online June 5th French-language Vespers will serve as the launching of LCC French-language outreach in Manitoba through Saint James, Winnipeg. This is a COVID-era mission for taking advantage of the ZOOM services for Eastern Canada and the new French-language Lutheran Hour Ministries Facebook page, in addition to the French hub site: egliselutherienne.org. Contact Rev. Richard Beinert, via the button below, for more information!
Want to join those Tuesday evening prayers (6pm CST; 7pm EST; 8pm AST)?
Contact Rev. Dr. David Somers, via the button below, for the link!
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Remember Lutheran Church–Canada's mission and ministry partners in prayer.
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 MISSIONS IN CANADA!
Reverend M.L. Smith serves as Lutheran Church–Canada’s Executive Director of Missions.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, as Your Son sent forth His Church to make disciples in all nations, we lift up before you Rev. M. L Smith, asking you to sustain him by Your Spirit and bless his la-bours for the sake of the Gospel; Lord in your mercy, C: Hear our prayer.
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 These weekly sermons, written by various LCC pastors, are primarily intended for congregations without a pastor and for those unable to provide online services during exceptional circumstances. Each written sermon is accompanied by the Collect of the Day, appointed Scripture Readings, suggested hymns, and prayers. The Scripture Readings are from the Three-Year Lectionary Series of the Lutheran Service Book (LSB). The suggested hymns are taken from Lutheran Service Book: Hymn Selection Guide – (OT) are hymns that fit with the Old Testament Reading, (E) the Epistle, and (G) the Gospel . |
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THIS SUNDAY: Second Sunday After Pentecost – ‘The Family of Jesus’
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Stay tuned for a NEW video devotion coming June 5!
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DID YOU KNOW . . .
In past years a synod and a district convention were held every three years, but under our new structure there is now only one convention scheduled every four years at which every congregation or parish in LCC is represented by two members – their pastor and a lay delegate. Forms for the appointment of pastor and lay delegates to the 2022 Synod Convention will be sent to all congregations in September.
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Calls/Transitions updates can be accessed any time at www.canadianlutheran.ca/calls-transitions/
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| Rev. David Zakel |
Candidate (CLTS) |
Prince of Peace (Burlington, ON) |
ACCEPTED |
May 31, 2021 |
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President Teuscher has written the following, with the request that the people of Lutheran Church–Canada lift up the people of Ethiopia in prayer during this time of dire need:
Gracious and merciful God and Father, although Your Son, Jesus Christ, came to bring us Your heavenly peace, violence and conflict still rage among Your children on earth.
We bring before Your throne of grace and mercy the needs of the people in Ethiopia where there is increasing civil unrest in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic that is raging out of control.
Put an end to the bloodshed and this catastrophe. Grant relief to the injured and the homeless. Mercifully embrace the frightened in Your love. Empower the weak with Your strength. Restrain the wicked by Your might.
Preserve those who confess Your holy name that their faith may not falter. And comfort by Your Spirit the many people who have immigrated to Canada from Ethiopia whose loved ones are in danger; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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WEST - KING OF KINGS IS GIVING AWAY CHOIR GOWNS
King of Kings Luthersn Church (Spruce View, AB) is giving away choir gowns. The COVID-19 Pandemic has brought us challenges but also blessings in that we’ve been able to do an extensive renovation in our sanctuary over the winter, and a massive spring clean up, sorting and discarding of many unused items and/or doubles of things that we have gathered together since the joining of Christ Lutheran at Craig and Bethany Lutheran at Dickson. We would like to give away our vintage wine coloured choir/confirmation gowns. There are five adult small size gowns, eleven medium gowns and one choir director gown. If interested, please email Donna Nelson.
NATIONAL - NEW FOR THE 2022 CONVENTION: SUBMIT YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NOMINATION ONLINE!
For the first time, you can submit your recommendations for nominations online through LCC's website! Pastors, deacons and individual communicant members of congregations of Lutheran Church–Canada are invited to go to www.lutheranchurchcanada.ca/synod-convention-2022/ and use the SUBMIT YOUR RECOMMENDATION FOR NOMINATION ONLINE HERE button to access the electronic version of the form that was recently mailed and emailed to all congregations. Descriptions of the positions that are included in this process are available on the convention web page above. Note: A different process is used for the positions of President, Vice-President, Regional Pastor and Circuit Counsellor. A separate mailing will be sent to all congregations in accordance with the Synodical Bylaws.
EAST - EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, DAYCARE OPERATIONS NEEDED
Open Arms Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit ministry of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd located at 460 Mapleview Drive West, Barrie. Open Arms is committed to building a strong spiritual foundation in the lives of young children aged 4 weeks to 12 years. We strive to provide the best possible childcare in a loving, safe and nurturing environment. We meet the individual needs of all children and allow them to grow spiritually, cognitively, and physically. Open Arms Early Childhood Centre provides a nurturing and caring environment so that our families can have peace of mind knowing their children are safe and happy in our care. For more information, please refer to the job posting Open Arms Assistant Director, Daycare Operations.
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NATIONAL - REMINDER TO CONGREGATIONS TO SUBMIT YOUR T3010 CHARITABLE RETURN BY JUNE 30, 2021
For congregations with December 31st year ends, your T3010 Charitable Return are due June 30th. You must file your return no later than six months after the end of your fiscal period. You could lose your charitable status if you file your return late. For more information, visit: www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/charities-giving/charities/operating-a-registered-charity/t3010-charity-return-overview.html
ONLINE - July 8-10, 2021 - LWMLC NATIONAL CONVENTION
The LWMLC Convention will be online and can be attended from your home, church, or wherever you may be. Registration is now open and is only $80 per person. Please check the LWMLC website for more Convention information as well as how to register: www.lutheranwomen.ca/events/national-convention-information
ONLINE - September 10, 2021 6:30 p.m. PDT
Youth and leaders, join us for IMPACT...but shorter! It’ll be lots of youth gathering fun in 120 minutes, with speakers, games (including a chance to win a registration for the National Youth Gathering), and more! Check out the details and register at: www.impactyg.ca/impact-but-shorter. For more info, watch this short video with our hosts for the evening.
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The Harvest is Plentiful
“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 labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers 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 our church. 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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Your estate plan should divide your assets, not your family! Many parents may look at their children and claim “they will never fight over my estate”. Yet sibling rivalry shows up fairly often in the management of an estate and the distribution of assets. Whether it’s grabbing items before a Will is reviewed, joint ownership of an asset that turns into a claim, declaring a parent promised a particular item to them, or just plain greed, arguments resulting from poor planning can tear a family apart. Many of these challenges can be avoided with good planning and a family discussion. To learn more about improving your plans, click on the link below.
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Jesus Has Defeated the Devil and Released Us from the Bondage of Sin and Death
The devil deceived us, enticing us to disregard and disobey the Word of God and driving us to hide “from the presence of the Lord God.” But the Lord, in His mercy, promised a Savior, who would set Himself against the devil on our behalf (Gen. 3:8–15). The Son of Man came, the incarnate Son of God, conceived and born of the woman. He “first binds the strong man,” Satan, by atoning for the sins of the world, thereby removing the condemnation of the Law and the fear of death (Mark 3:27). Now He plunders the devil’s house by calling all men to repent. Though He appears to be “out of his mind” (Mark 3:21), He fulfills the will of God and makes of us His own brothers and sisters. Therefore, “we do not lose heart,” despite the suffering, sin and death that we experience in this fallen world. “He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus.” By His grace, we are “being renewed day by day.” For the Gospel is daily bringing us into His presence, not for punishment, but for “an eternal weight of glory” (2 Cor. 4:14–17).
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