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WEST REGION - The IMPACT Youth Gathering committee has released a video announcing that since an in-person youth gathering won’t be possible this summer, they will be hosting a live-streamed youth event on Friday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. PDT.
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Communications Director, here! What's going on in LCC's Communications Community on the Servant Leader Network? Discussion surrounding CHURCH BUILDING SIGN STRATEGY!
Join the conversation to share your insights or get some new ideas!
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MISSION MINUTE SPOTLIGHT:
Lutheran Community Care Centre of Thunder Bay
OUR PURPOSE
As Christians we strive to actively live out our faith by sharing God’s love with other people. With compassion we address the entire spectrum of human need—the physical, spiritual, emotional, social, and economic. The Lutherans of the Thunder Bay area have joined together to help prevent and relieve human distress and to promote personal development and wellbeing through the services of the Lutheran Community Care Centre.
While motivated by our beliefs, our services are available to all people. We partner with others in the community who share our desire to help others in need.
WHAT WE DO
Our Pastoral Care Program provides spiritual comfort and worship opportunities to residents in eight nursing homes. Street Reach Ministries and the Street Chaplain engage people who are on the fringe of society, often dealing with precarious housing, poverty, addiction, mental illness, or past traumatic events.
Lutheran Community Care is greatly involved with adults with a developmental disability. We are the access point for adult developmental services for the northern region of Ontario. We administer a direct funding program called “Passport” for the region. Individuals decide how to use their funds to increase community involvement and their level of independence, as well as to allow their caregivers to have respite. Our case managers help adults with a developmental disability live independently in Thunder Bay and communities along the north shore of Lake Superior.
Our general Social Service Workers focus on seniors providing advocacy, coordination of health care, budgeting, and support with daily living tasks.
DID YOU KNOW?
The Lutheran Community Care Centre has offices in Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, Marathon, Dryden, and three locations in Thunder Bay.
WANT TO GET INVOLVED?
In our volunteers and our staff we look for people that are compassionate, non-judgmental, patient, and willing to understand the lives of people different from their own; those with experience providing human services to people with disabilities, seniors, and marginalized people in our society; and those with a cultural sensitivity to Indigenous people.
CONTACT US
1.855.376.6673
Mail to:
245B Bay Street, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6P2
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Remember Lutheran Church–Canada's mission and ministry partners in prayer.
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 MISSIONS IN NICARAGUA!
Deaconess Jeryll Mejìa currently serves as a missionary with her husband Pastor Maximo Román Urroz in the community of Telica at the Lutheran Redentore Church of San Paublo.
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 and to distribute His saving gifts of grace, we pray that You would sustain Deaconess Mejia by Your Spirit and richly bless her labours for the sake of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now forever. C: Amen
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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: The Day of Pentecost – ‘The Spirit’s Convicting, Convincing Word’
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NEXT SUNDAY: The Holy Trinity – ‘You Don’t Have To Understand’
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Stay tuned for a NEW video devotion coming June 5!
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DID YOU KNOW . . .
The 2022 convention will be the FIRST TIME that every LCC parish is represented at a Synodical convention! So, why does LCC hold a convention anyway? In traditional Lutheran fashion, we decided to ask “What does this mean?” as it pertains to the bylaws about convention in our Synod’s Handbook! The following is an infographic on the topic:
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Calls/Transitions updates can be accessed any time at www.canadianlutheran.ca/calls-transitions/
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| Rev. Kevin Platz |
Grace (Port Alberni, B.C.) |
La Ronge (La Ronge, SK) |
CONSIDERING |
April 29, 2021 |
| Rev. Robert Grout |
Candidate (Wilkie, SK) |
Holy Trinity (Luseland, SK) |
ACCEPTED |
May 10, 2021 |
| Rev. Keith Haberstock |
Trinity (Fort McMurray, AB) |
Zion (Prince George, BC)
Vanderhoof (Vanderhoof, BC) |
CONSIDERING |
May 6, 2021 |
| Rev. Reinhard Dittmer |
Candidate (Barrhead, AB) |
Emeritus (Barrhead, AB) |
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May 11, 2021 |
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O God, on this day You once taught the hearts of Your faithful people by sending them the light of Your Holy Spirit. Grant us in our day by the same Spirit to have a right understanding in all things and evermore to rejoice in His holy consolation; 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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ONLINE - CRA Charities Directorate hosting Charities information webinars
The next charities information webinars about gifting and receipting will be held on May 25 and 26, 2021. For more information, including times and registration information, go to Charities information sessions and webinars. The webinars are free to representatives of all registered charities and other qualified donees across Canada. If you are a board member, a treasurer, a volunteer, an employee of a charity, or a professional who provides services to charities, a webinar is a great way to learn more about some of your obligations. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register online today!
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.
NATIONAL - REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 2022
(DEADLINE COMING UP SOON!)
Packages for congregations and ministries requesting financial assistance have been sent out by mail and email. The package includes the application form and timeline for the process. Completed applications are to be returned to the appropriate Regional Pastor and Circuit Counsellor by May 31st, 2021. These documents, along with the package letter from LCC Mission Executive Rev. M.L. Smith are also available on LCC's Congregational Resources page under Financial. Any questions or concerns regarding the request form may be directed to Rev. Smith or your Regional Pastor.
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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ONLINE - May 28, 2021- CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SEMINARY (EDMONTON) SACRED CONVOCATION!
CLS' Sacred Convocation is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 2021 online at 7 p.m. MDT.
ONLINE - May 29, 2021- CONCORDIA LUTHERAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (ST. CATHARINES) FIRST CALLS SERVICE!
CLTS' First Calls Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. EDT.
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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Good Stewards of God's Varied Grace
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” - 1 Peter 4:10
All that we have comes from God. The grace, the gifts, the blessings – all His. Our role as Christians is to use them as stewards, not as owners. That means we should seek to use them in the way the Owner wants them used. Of course, that’s a lot different than how the world looks at these things. Our old Adam does a good job of reminding us that we did it all, we deserve the blessings, we can do whatever we like with what we have. In this constant struggle we listen to His Word, pray for His Wisdom, and receive His grace, and do our best to be good stewards.
As we consider the area of material blessings, perhaps we can use a portion to support the work of our church. Establishing a gift in your Will that goes to any of the many ministries of Lutheran Church–Canada is a wonderful way of stewarding your stuff. A gift in your Will has zero impact on your life today but is a great blessing for your church when you die.
To learn more about how you can establish a planned gift in your Will, please contact your regional Gift Coordinator or visit Lutheran Foundation Canada’s website at www.lutheranfoundation.ca.
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Naming your children as co-executors is not necessarily a loving thing to do. Parents will often make their children co-executors thinking it is the best way to ensure their estate is managed well and no one will have hurt feelings. Unfortunately, co-executors create challenges as well, especially if the executors reside in different provinces or countries. Delays occur in exchanging documents for signatures. Family conflicts can be amplified leading to disagreements on a variety of decisions. Aptitude and ability may not be the same across each child and executor liability is shared regardless of who makes the decisions. A better solution might be to choose the best person for the job and name the other(s) as alternate executors.
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The Holy Spirit Brings the Dead to Life by the Righteousness of Christ
In returning to His Father by way of the cross and resurrection, Christ Jesus sends “the Helper” to His Church, that is, “the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father.” The Spirit testifies of Christ and glorifies Him by taking what is His and declaring it to the world in the preaching of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (John 15:26; 16:7, 14). He convicts the world of sin by the word of the Law, He forgives sins and justifies sinners by the Word of the Gospel, and He bestows the faith that says “Amen” to this righteousness of God (John 16:8–11). Therefore, the Lord pours out His Spirit on the apostles, that by their preaching, the Spirit should be given to His entire Church. As the multitudes are gathered from all the nations by “this sound,” that is, by the preaching of “the mighty works of God” in Christ Jesus, so does God the Father pour out the Spirit of His Son “on all flesh” (Acts 2:6, 11, 17). The Lord God breathes upon the slain, and so shall they live; for so the Lord has spoken, and He shall do it (Ezek. 37:5–14).
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