The cost of stained glass window frames when not maintained
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HOW MUCH??!?! The congregation of Historic St. Paul’s in Kitchener, Ontario shares their cautionary tale when faced with a quote in excess of $300,000 to repair poorly-maintained stained glass window frames. Church Properties Chairman and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Allan Scharlach, writes:
"Please learn from our mistake. Keep a close watch on the outside as well as inside of your buildings (e.g. roofs, eavestroughs, window frames, brick pointing, railings, etc.). A little spent now will mean big future savings. We take good care of the houses we have received as a blessing from God. We need to take the same care with His house."
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Rev. David Haberstock, in his latest column, discusses a common refrain in a calling congregation: “Well, that was a waste of a call.” Haberstock reflects on the blessings that come from the call process, in spite of the understandable frustrations.
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Communications Director, here! Here's what's going on in LCC's Communications Community on Servant Leader Network... LUTHERAN STOCK PHOTOS 101 [Part 2]!
Trying to highlight something in print for social media or on your website?? Try these tips:
- If the paper is glossy, play with the angle to avoid glare (See photo one for what NOT to do).
- Include a person* in the photo—even if it is just a hand! People respond better to photos with real people in them (Fun fact: Did you know that, in general, a photo of a hand holding a mug on social media will get more likes than a photo of that same mug on its own?) People relate better to people than inanimate objects... Who knew!
- Stage the background by adding some subtle texture and colour. This will add depth to your photo. "Subtle" is the key here—You don't want to go so far as to make the background distract from the focus of your photo.
* Shout out to my mother-in-law for letting me take stock photos of her!
PS. If you're stuck for a stock photo, visit this website for over 1900 Free public domain images for Lutheran churches: www.lutheranstockphotos.com/
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Speaking of Missions!
Nominations are about to close, but there's still a little time to make sure that person you've been praying about is put forward. visit www.lll.ca for more information! |
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Remember Lutheran Church–Canada's mission and ministry partners in prayer.
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 MISSIONS IN NICARAGUA!Reverend Luis Antonio Dias Turcios serves Emnanel Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Star of Bethlehem Chinandega, Nicaragua.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, since Your Son has saved the world through His holy, innocent, bitter sufferings and death and sent forth His Church to proclaim the Good news of this salvation to the ends of the earth, we pray that you would sustain Rev. Luis Antonio Dias Turcios, by His Spirit and bless his labours for the sake of the Gospel, that Christ’s Kingdom might be extended further into the world; let us pray to the Lord. C: Lord, have mercy.
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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: Eighth Sunday After Pentecost – ‘Fed By Jesus In A Desolate Place’
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Stay tuned for future videos!
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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. Glenn Worcester • Peace (Winnipeg, MB) • St. Mark (Kentwood, MI, LCMS) • CONSIDERING • July 13, 2021
Bethel (Thunder Bay, ON) • DISBANDED • July 9, 2021
Rev. Jamie Bosma • Bethel (Thunder Bay, ON) • Candidate (Thunder Bay, ON) • July 9, 2021
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Prayer: We give thanks to You, heavenly Father, that You rule over and govern all the nations of this world. In Your mercy bring to a just and peaceful end the violence, discord, and conflict that is currently raging in Cuba, Haiti, and South Africa. Bring comfort to the injured and the distressed. Grant that all may live together in unity and peace, and let all hatred and ill-will be at an end. Bless the proclamation of Your Word of peace in the midst of these turmoils that more and more people may come to know Him who alone is the Prince of Peace and the only source of true harmony and eternal peace; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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LCC OFFICE HOURS - BEGINNING FRIDAY, JULY 2, 2021
Lutheran Church–Canada's synodical office in Winnipeg will begin its summer schedule on Friday, July 2, 2021. The office will close at 1:00 p.m. on Fridays from July 2nd up to and including September 2nd. We wish all a blessed and safe summer!
ATTENTION - DID YOUR LCC CLERGY ID CARD EXPIRE?
It might have come to your attention that your LCC clergy ID card expired at the end of June. It was intended that all clergy would receive new ID cards in conjunction with the synod convention originally scheduled for 2021. However, with the rescheduling of the convention new cards will be issued to all clergy in 2022. Should you require an updated ID card in the interim, please contact Angela Honey by email at a.honey@lutheranchurch.ca or phone (204) 895.3433.
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.
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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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We Are Not Debtors
“So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh.” - Romans 8:12
Living “according to the flesh” is to live a life outside of Christ. This type of life is self-serving, pursuing self-interests, usually at the expense of others, and ignoring the presence of God. We might say these are the things a person indulges in to please oneself without thought of God or our neighbour. Our old Adam seeks all things that bring immediate and imminent satisfaction to one’s own self, without regard to the spiritual perspective. Paul describes the consequences of this life as death.
As Christians, we are no longer slaves to the flesh. We owe the flesh, the world, and the devil nothing at all. We are not debtors to these enemies; we are freed by the blood of Christ. We are joyful servants in Christ’s kingdom—servants that He calls friends. We share our Lord’s plans and purposes, and this gives direction and purpose to our lives.
Living “according to the flesh” seems to be the prime motivation of society in general. But our church offers a different message, a life of salvation and peace. Instead of being the product of our human weakness, through Christ we are redeemed each day as we throw off our sinful self and begin anew. Now imagine how wonderful that message can be to others who have never heard it!
The work of your church is not only important, it’s life saving! Lutheran Foundation Canada encourages all LCC members to practice faithful stewardship. Planning to include a charitable gift in your Will provides valuable resources to support your congregation and the church as a whole. To learn more about developing your gift, please visit www.lutheranfoundation.ca for more information, or contact your regional Foundation Gift Coordinator.
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When is “old enough” for your children to receive their inheritance? In general, a child must be either 18 or 19 (depending on where in Canada you live), to receive an inheritance. However, it is reasonable to think that any child at that young age may not yet be able to properly handle the assets they receive. As a result, most parents will establish a trust so that their children receive their inheritance at staged intervals. To determine those age intervals, consider the following things:
- The maturity of your child
- The value of the asset
- The longevity of the trust
- The ability of the trustee to deliver additional resources as needed for certain expenses
A good exercise might be to think of your own life and how you have handled your inheritance.
To learn more about establishing trusts, please visit www.lutheranfoundation.ca or contact your regional gift coordinator.
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The Lord Jesus Shepherds His Church on Earth by the Ministry of the Gospel
The Lord rebukes and removes “the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep” (Jer. 23:1). He gathers the flock, brings them back to the fold, and sets “shepherds over them who will care for them” (Jer. 23:3–4). He raises up the Son of David, the great Good Shepherd, to “reign as king and deal wisely” (Jer. 23:5). He is “our righteousness,” in whom we “dwell securely” (Jer. 23:6). He has compassion on all of us, who were “like sheep without a shepherd” (Mark 6:34). Not only does He teach us many things, but taking the bread, He blesses and breaks and gives it to the disciples “to set before the people” (Mark 6:41). He abundantly provides for His Church on earth, so that everyone is fed and fully satisfied in body and soul. He preaches peace “to you who were far off,” and “by the blood of Christ,” He brings you near (Eph. 2:13, 17). Though you were “separated from Christ” by your sin, “having no hope and without God in the world” (Eph. 2:12), now “you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God” (Eph. 2:19).
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