Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Aug 25, 2024 - Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Welcome in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ. If you are visiting, we are glad that you are here and kindly ask that you sign our guest book at the sanctuary doors. If you would like to become a member please speak to the Pastor. In case of illness, the Pastor should be informed. He will always be glad to speak with those who are confronted with problems of a spiritual nature. The time before worship is a quiet time for prayer and meditation to prepare for worship. Please see the inside cover of the hymnal for prayers and page 329f to prepare for Holy Communion. God bless you as we gather before our gracious God!  

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The True Tradition of the Church Is the Ministry of the Gospel of Christ Jesus, Her Savior 

The true tradition of the Church is the Gospel, which is the preaching and administration of Christ Jesus. Other traditions, although not commanded by God, may serve and support that sacred tradition of the Gospel. But the Church dare not “[reject] the commandment of God” in order to establish or hold to “the tradition of men” (Mark 7:8–9). Sinful people attempt to draw near to the Lord “with their mouth” and to honor Him “with their lips,” while their hearts are far removed from Him (Is. 29:13). Yet, He is “the Holy One of Israel,” who brings about salvation by His cross. Therefore, “the wisdom of their wise men shall perish,” but “the deaf shall hear” and “the eyes of the blind shall see” (Is. 29:14–19). This mystery of Christ is profound, for He is the husband of the Church, and He is her Savior. Not because of any works that she has done, but solely for the sake of His great love, He “gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word” (Eph. 5:25–26).

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​PRAY FOR:  Julia; Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Robert; Sherran; Herta; Phil; Minnie; Corinne (nee Tim); Albina; Daniel and Alexandria.

 

Friends and Fellow Christians:  Holly;  Christy;  Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Matthew & Megan; Lynda; Alice; Carol; Terry & Brenda; Norma; Kristy; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Kathy; Bev; Elizabeth; Mary (David’s mother), Carolyn (Medina,OH); Rose; Jason​

 

MISSION PRAYERS FOR AUGUST:   CANADA: Rev. Seungwoo “Sam” Choi -  Korean Lutheran Church in Toronto, Ontario;  Rev. James D. Kay- Sudanese congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Edmonton;  Rev. Marco-Antonio Jacobsen - Assistant Missionary-at-Large for LCC’s French ministries in Quebec;   Rev. Asefa Aredo - Shalom Oromo Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and LCC's Missionary-at-Large for Oromo Outreach-  NICARAGUA-Rev. Henry Evelerth Ramirez-two congregations in the Leon area; Prayer: Heavenly Father, as Your Son sent forth His Church to make disciples in all nations, we lift up before You, asking You to sustain THEM by Your Spirit and bless THEIR  labours for the sake of the Gospel; Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer. 

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ATTENTION:  Please do not leave any offerings, cash or cheque, and personal information, in the outside church mailbox. It’s been vandalized 3 times in less than a Month. Please call the church, 905-728-4381, if you need to arrange a drop off time. **Our new mailing address is PO BOX 30623, Oshawa, ON L1J 8L8.  Please refer to your letter in your mailbox for more details, Blessings , Debby, Church Secretary.

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​​​​BIRTHDAYS And Anniversaries for July; see on back of July/August calendar, copies available on table at back of church.  Contact office if I need to update it, throughout the summer. Update calendar on table.

 

MEMBER RECORDS:   Thank you to those who have completed the church record update form for 2024.  If you have not had a chance to complete it, current members and returning members to active status, please take some time to complete it for me by email or if you need assistance, leave a phone message and I will call you back. 905-728-4381..Thank you, blessing, Debby

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3RD ANNUAL PICKLEBALL FRIENDLY  In memory of Hans Tim.  September 7th @ 1:00 pm. See bulletin board for more details

 

Halfway thru the summer, enjoy, be safe and blessing to all who are travelling.

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*****EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CONTACT AN ELDER OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH PHONELINE 905-728-4381**********

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BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:  may be placed in the holder outside the office door and for the monthly calendar.  They are due by Wednesday of each week.  Calendar events are due by the 3rd Sun of the month.  Email the info to: gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com

 

FOOD BANK:  Our food cabinet is doing well. Please drop off non-perishable food, that can be eaten without cooking for homeless (Pull off lids tins), in their original container or wrapping. (Cereal bars, pudding/fruit cups.) Also Donation of can openers.  We support our church members, our Seminary students (1/2) and community.

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The Divine Service Part 8

 

Preface

 

The Lord be with you.

And with thy spirit.

 

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

 

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is meet and right….

 

The Preface dates back to the liturgy of the early church and is mentioned in church writings dating as early as 70 A.D. It is an expression of the fellowship we experience in the Lord’s Supper, pointing us to the intimate relationship we enjoy not only with Jesus, but each other.

 

The Preface begins the “Service of the Sacrament,” the expression of thanks to God for His gifts. This “thanksgiving” is even found in one of the common names for the Lord’s Supper: the Eucharist, which means, “Thanksgiving.”

 

In the Preface, we use a few old terms that would be worth defining:

 

Meet: proper

Salutary: beneficial

 

Proper Preface

 

The Proper Preface, “It is truly meet, right, and salutary that…Therefore with angels and archangel and all the company of heaven…,” expands on the Preface with a seasonal message, proclaiming why we give thanks.

 

The end of the Proper Preface, “Therefore, with angels and archangel and all the company of heaven,” unites Church Militant, the local congregation, with the Church Triumphant, the church worshipping God in heaven. As we praise and thank God for all He has done for us, we know that the angels and saints in heaven do the same, so though we don’t know the melodies of heaven, both the Church Militant and the Church Triumphant sing with one voice to our Lord and Savior.

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​This week @ Grace:

Today (G)                  11:15 am         Divine Service (Communion) 

Next Sunday (G)    11:15 am         Divine Service (Communion)

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