Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Dec 8, 2024 - 2nd Sunday in Advent

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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 Preaching of Repentance Prepares Us for the Coming of the Lord 

The preaching and Baptism “of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Luke 3:3) prepare us for the coming of the Lord, Jesus Christ. The historic work of John the Baptist was completed with the first advent of our Lord Jesus in the flesh, but the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of Law and Gospel and in Holy Baptism. Through His messengers, the Lord calls people of all nations to “see the salvation of God” (Luke 3:6). Our haughtiness is removed and our mountains of pride are brought low, but the Lord humbles us in order to exalt us in His mercy. As the Lord has begun this good work of repentance in us, so also does He perfect it by His Word and Holy Spirit, and He “will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ” (Phil. 1:6). He purifies us to be His priestly people, precious in His sight and abounding in faith and love, so that we offer our very lives in righteousness to the Lord (Mal. 3:3–4).

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Presiding Minister (P):  Rev. Kevin Fast           Assisting minister (A): Shane

Acolyte:  Christine                                                   Sound System: Philip/ Nathan

Webmaster - Mike                                                  Secretary: Debby

Altar: Christa and Iulia       

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PRAY FOR:  Gina & Sean; Cristina (Mother is ill) Willie (car accident) & Minnie; Debbie (heart); Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Sherran; Herta ; Phil; Corinne; Albinaj; for our call Pastor.

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Kevin; Mark and Julia; Diane; Christy; Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Liam; Norma (home); Kristy; Laura; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Bev; Elizabeth; Mary, Carolyn; Rose; Jason; Joan; .Adian & family; 

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​​PRAYER REQUESTS:  Please email them to gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com, call office or put a note on office desk.

 

​​MISSION PRAYERS FOR DECEMBER 2024 – 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- Oromo Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and LCC's Missionary-at-Large for Oromo Outreach;  Rev. David Milette- - Moncton, New Brunswick. He also provides support for LCC's French Ministries

 

MISSION 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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MEMORY CHRISTMAS TREE:  There is only 17 days to Christmas!!

We will be continuing with our memory tree again this year, in the front entrance.  Once the Tree is setup; Please bring in an ornament or you can use our ornaments to put the name and year passing of a loved one. All last years will be put back on the Tree on Wednesday November 20th @ 11:00 am; (weather permitting) volunteers to help contact Office; Bring a small serving to share in fellowship afterward for lunch. Church Tree decorating will be in December TBA. Blessings, Debby

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ADVENT MIDWEEK SERVICES:  Mark your Calendars for mid-week services December 11 & 18 @ 7pm with Shane. 

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Is collecting gently used hats, mittens, scarves, socks & other warm clothing, for needs this winter. These will be used for their Christmas Hamper Program. Please have to me by December 18th , I will deliver them.

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CANADIAN LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF(CLWR) – See 2024 Christmas Catalogue program for this year, on the table in the Narthex. . (Clean water, food, Project Tiny Hearts for Lake Chad.

 

CATECHISM STUDIES. Tuesdays Dec.  10 & 17, and Jan. return. 7th, 2025@07:00.

 

NATIONAL YOUTH GROUP 2025 – Theme UNBREAKABLE – Waterloo – Ephesians 6:11. See details on table in narthex.

 

BIRTHDAYS, Baptisms And Anniversaries for December: see copies available on table at back of church. Please let me know if anyone is missing.

 

QUILTING: Every Tuesday @start 9:00- 9:30 am – 11 am +. All are welcome, no experience necessary, we do tie quilting. Last day of quilting is December 10th.  First Tuesday back January 7th, 2025. Come and try it out! Bring a friend. Blessings

 

SEMINARY DONATIONS:   If you are or would like to be part of the Seminary guild support, our annual $10.00 collection for Seminary Guild - St. Catherines is due. To help support our seminary Students/families who will be becoming Pastors; and to keep you up to date you will receive a Seminary Newsletter, which will be put in your mailbox. Please contact and pay Carolyn Seminary Rep. @905-434-4389

 

LADIES OF GRACE:  We need your Help, would anyone from our congregation be going to St. Catharines over the next few weeks. We have 2 tied quilts that we would like to deliver to the Seminary at 470 Glenridge Ave in St. Catharines Attention Rev. Korcok. If there is anyone who could help us out with this it would be greatly appreciated as these quilts are for our seminary students. Call church office – 905-728-4381. Blessings One and All Diana , President, Ladies of Grace

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES- sign up at www.lhm.org

 

NEXT PASTOR CALL MEETING:  TODAY December 1, following service. Bring a lunch.

 

Bulletins:  If you want to start receiving the bulletins/calendar via email.  Please email the office at gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com

 

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: We need to stock up now for Christmas.  We are in need of, nonperishable dried food, canned food and fruit with easy open lids, were running low. 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, etc); We have some can openers and spoons for now.  We support our church members, our Seminary students (1/2) and community.

 

WANTED, BUY AND SALE:   A member is looking to temporarily rent a room or basement appt in Durham area. $600-$800max. If you know of anyone or place. See me in the Office if you can help out.  Blessings.​

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*ATTENTION:  Please do not leave any offerings, cash or cheque, and personal information, in the outside church mailbox. Please call the church, 905-728-4381, if you need to arrange a drop off time.

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

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​​This week @ Grace:

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

Tuesday                                    9:00 am             Quilting (Last day for Quilting till Jan. 7th.

                                                      7:00 pm             Catechism Studies

Friday                                        1:30 pm              Setup for Ladies of Grace Christmas Luncheon

Saturday                               10:00 am              Ladies of Grace Christmas Luncheon till 2:00 pm

Sunday (G)                           11:15 am               Divine Service (C )

  

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