Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Weekly Bulletin

Jan 3, 2025 - 2nd Sunday after Christmas

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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 Lord God Is Manifested in the Incarnate Son 

The Feast of the Epiphany centers in the visit of the Magi from the East. In that respect, it is a “Thirteenth Day” of Christmas; yet, it also marks the beginning of a new liturgical season. While Christmas has focused on the incarnation of our Lord — that is, on God becoming flesh — the season of Epiphany emphasizes the manifestation or self-revelation of God in that same flesh of Christ. The Lord Himself has entered our darkness and rises upon us with the brightness of His true light (Is. 60:1–2). He does so chiefly by His Word of the Gospel, which He causes to be preached within His Church on earth — not only to the Jews but also to Gentiles (Eph. 3:8–10). As the Magi were guided by the promises of Holy Scripture to find and worship the Christ Child with His mother in the house (Matt. 2:5–11), so does He call disciples from all nations by the preaching of His Word to find and worship Him within His Church (Is. 60:3–6). With gold, they confess His royalty; with incense, His deity; and with myrrh, His priestly sacrifice (Matt. 2:11).

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

Acolyte:  Victor                                                         Sound System: Philip/ Nathan

Webmaster - Mike                                                  Secretary: Debby

Altar: Kathy     

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PRAY FOR:  Kathy; Carolyn; Christa and family; Paula; Irene; Gina & Sean; Willie (car accident) & Minnie; Debbie; Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Sherran; Herta ; Phil; Corinne; Albinaj; for our call Pastor Rev Vasilios Christoforidis (aka Pastor Basil Christi) https://www.christourking.ca/our-pastors

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Heather; Alex; Lily & family; Norma (Deb's adopted mother); Kevin; Mark and Julia; Diane; Christy; Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Liam; Kristy; Laura; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Bev; Elizabeth; Joan; Mary (David’s mother), Carolyn; Rose; Jason; Joan; Adian & family (Ladies of Grace Seminary Student)

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

​​MISSION PRAYERS FOR JANUARY 2025  - CAMBODIA - Rev. Van Ravy- Christ Lutheran Church in Phnom Penh and also serves with Lutheran Hour Ministries; Rev. Heng Kim Hai (Hi) who serves as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Kampong. He also serves as an instructor for Garuna Christian school;  Rev. Rochom Binh (Rock-om) who serves as a missionary pastor for the Jarai community in his village in Ratanakiri; Rev. Romass Svell who serves as pastor for the Jarai community in Ratanakiri.

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. ​

CATECHISM STUDIES. Jan. return. 7th, 2025@07:00.

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VOTER’S MEETING:  January 12th to review the proposed severance of property. Bring your lunch

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***MEMORY CHRISTMAS TREE:  We will be taking down the front entrance tree on January 7th, 2025 @11 am. The Sanctuary Tree will be taken down on January 12th, next Sunday after service. Please stay and help if you can. Blessings.

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

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

QUILTING: First Tuesday back January 14th, 2025. Come and try it out! Bring a friend!

LADIES OF GRACE:  Our Next meeting will be on January 11th, 2025; Shane will be doing a bible study.

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

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MISSING JACKET: Did anyone accidentally grab the wrong Jacket on Sunday.  Randy’s Jacket has the local Union 183 Liana logo on it.  Thank you. Blessings

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

WANTED ITEMS: Gentlemen are you cleaning out your closet? Out with the old? Don't forget the MWM men’s clothing drive. I am collecting men’s clean used and new clothes for the migrant agricultural workers that work in Clarington. I will deliver all the donations to their Hub in Orono. Migrant Worker Ministry also accepts donations of shoes, boots, socks, under garments, hats/toques and newer used suitcases. Thanks for considering to help. Drop them off at church . Thank you,  Tracey

PORTALS OF PRAYER BOOKLETS: I ordered them, December 20th, all delivery avenues from the USA are slowly making their way to CANADA.  I ask that when they arrive, we start with 1 per household. I have 20 large and 30 small booklets.  If we need to increase it would not be till the June/July/August order. Thank you for your support.

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Bulletins:  If you want to start receiving the bulletins/calendar via email.  Please email the office at gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com; Please let me know if you are

******Ask the Pastor can be found in the Divine Service bulletin. *********

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

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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.

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: Thank you everyone for  helping us stock up.  Looks like we are good till the new year.. Blessings to you all.  We support our church members, our Seminary students (1/2) and community.

ASSISTANCE REQUIRED: A member has an immediate need to temporarily rent a room or basement appt. in Durham area. $600-$800max.If you know of anyone who might be able to assist or offer financial assistance please contact the Office. Blessings

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​​This week @ Grace:

Today (G)                                 10:15 am            Sunday School begins and Bible Study

                                                     11:15 am           Divine Service (C)

Tuesday                                   11:00 am           Taking down decorations (Not Sanctuary)***

                                                        7:00 pm           Catechism studies begin

Saturday                                    9:30 am            Ladies of Grace monthly meeting

Sunday (G)                              10:15 am           Sunday School and Bible Study

                                                     11:15 am           Divine Service (C )

                                                     12:15 pm           Voter’s meeting after service

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