Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa
540 Cromwell Ave. Oshawa, Ontario + Phone: 905-728-4381 + email: gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com
Weekly Bulletin
Second Sunday in Advent Dec 10, 2017
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. Communicant members are asked to fill out a communion card found in the pew racks and place it in the offering plates.
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You Are Prepared through Repentance for the Coming of the Lord
“The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” (Mark 1:1) begins when John the Baptist appears and comes “proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins” (Mark 1:4). As the prophet Isaiah had written, John is the messenger of the Lord, sent before His face to prepare His way. To this day, the ministry of the forerunner continues in the preaching of the Law and the Gospel and in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism. By these ways and means, “the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together” (Is. 40:5), and the Good Shepherd “will gather the lambs in his arms” (Is. 40:11). He speaks “tenderly to Jerusalem,” and He comforts His people by pardoning their iniquity (Is. 40:1–2). What is more, He promises “new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells” (2 Peter 3:13). Repent, therefore, and humble yourself as you wait for His coming in peace (2 Peter 3:14), because He “is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance” (2 Peter 3:9).
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Collect of the Day
Stir up our hearts, O Lord, to make ready the way of Your only-begotten Son, that by His coming we may be enabled to serve You with pure minds; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
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ORDER OF SERVICE: Diving Service Setting Three page 184.
The Introit is spoken responsively by half-verse and is found on the insert.(B)
The Gloria in Excelsis is omitted during Advent.
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​READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-11 2 Peter 3: 8- 14 Mark 1:1-8
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HYMNS: 347, 344, 346 (offering), 621, 354, 349
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Presiding Minister (P): Rev. Jack Hetzel Assisting minister (A) lay: Shane
Organist/Pianist: Paula Acolyte: Christine
Sound System: Anna/Philip Webmaster: Michael
Secretary: Wed or Thurs 5-7pm): Debby Miller Parish Nurse: Jane
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Bible Class and Sunday School
Sunday 9:30am
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Holy Communion:
Since the Lord’s Supper gives the forgiveness of sins in the body and blood of Christ to all who believe the words “given and shed” and is also a celebration of oneness in faith, we ask that only those who have professed such faith publicly in a Lutheran Church-Canada (or Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod) congregation come to the Lord’s Altar. Everyone intending to commune for the first time is kindly asked to speak with the Pastor prior to the service.
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PRAYER INTERCESSIONS: Brian; Paula, Annette, Debbie & Stephanie; Jumna; Christine; Fran & Irwin; Dennis; June; Olga; Monika; Edith; Asser; Gheorghe; Sharon; Autumn; Susan; Mary; Sherran & Larry; Heather; Herta; Gene & Margaret; Albina; Betty; Lucie; Andre & Micheline; Jeanine; George & Waldtraut; George & Jeannie; Rev. Delmar & Mardelle; Claudette; Isabelle; Denise; Kathy & Jack; Jim; Ada; Connor
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​​​​ADVENT SERVICE: In this blessed Advent Season, we come together for worship on Wednesdays at 7:30pm as we marvel at the glorious revealing of His Grace. What a blessed way to prepare for Christmas!
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SAINT VINCENT’S KITCHEN: if anyone would like to help with our team it's the 4th Saturday of every month. You can Contact Charlie and Christine Farnell at 905-263-8497 or St. Vincent’s kitchen at 905-434-7543; ask for Valerie Moreton. People can come in the morning for prep, or in the afternoon for serving, busing or drying dishes. Or to help close. Morning times 9-12 Afternoon 2-5 Evening 5-7.
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WWW.LUTHERANHOUR.CA. CHAM 820/AM SUN. 8:00 - December 10, 2017
“Prep Time”(Mark 1:1-3); Speaker of the Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus-Preparing for Christmas is quite different than preparing for Christ. Today’s Lutheran Hour message explores those differences.
LADIES OF GRACE: MISSION QUILTS: To all the ladies that came out so faithfully on Tuesday mornings to work on this mission project for CLWR -"Thank you and God Bless you." Have a blessed Christmas. We'll see you again in January 2018. Minnie & Ann
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TALK RADIO & PODCAST FOR THE ADVENT SEASON...You can listen to Lutheran experts teach on subjects like: The Testimony of John the Baptist, Decorating Your Home for Advent, The Advent Hymn "On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry," Ways to Observe Advent and more. Issues, Etc. is produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. You can listen live or on-demand at www.issuesetc.org and on the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app
OFFERING COUNTERS: We are looking for volunteers to assist in counting weekly offerings on Sundays. Currently counting is done by just a few members of the congregation. It is a rather simple task carried out on a computer. Please give this request consideration to lighten the load on our Financial Sec’y Wendy . Contact Wendy for training. If you do not know who she is; ask an usher to introduce you.
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CANADIAN LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF CLWR gifts from the heart catalogue provides meaningful and tangible gifts that will share God’s love with the world. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will save and change lives. See catalogues on table in atrium for your personal ordering.. Not processed through office.
ADVENT DINNER: Thanks to all who helped to share a wonderful meal last evening. A blessed Adventide to you all!
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LADIES OF GRACE: held their Christmas Social on Nov 27th with 18 ladies present. The food was fabulous and the entertainment was outstanding. Fran led the ladies in opening and closing devotions as well as providing a craft and games. Everyone present had a very enjoyable time. Thanks to Fran and Paula for the gifts that were handed out at the end of the evening. It is at this social that the stockings that the ladies keep for their dimes during the year are turned in. This year’s gathering from the stockings totaled $119.58 which will be forwarded to LWML Ontario Districts for Mites. Thanks to all the ladies who made this social such a success. We look forward to seeing you all at next year’s social and perhaps increasing our numbers, which have been steadily climbing each year. Wishing one and all a very Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Diana, President, Ladies of Grace
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS: There is a holder outside the office door for weekly inserts for the bulletin and monthly calendar. Items for the Bulletin are due by Wednesday of each week by noon and 3rd Sunday of each month for calendar. Or email your dates and events to office@gracelutheranoshawa.net
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FOOD BANK: Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank AND ALSO on the birthday lunches. Next birthday lunch will be last week of November. See Jane if you want to be on the call list for food donations.
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REFERENCE MATERIALS: Please take a few moments over the next few Sundays to review our Church business and community bulletin board; and other resource materials on the tables/shelve and racks in the narthex. Please take some home or give to a friend.
This Week under Grace
Today (b) 9:30am Bible Class/Sunday School
10:30am Divine Service
Tuesday 9:30am Toronto Pastor’s conference here at Grace, Oshawa
Wednesday 7:30 pm ADVENT SERVICE –
Choir Practice
Sunday (b) 9:30am Bible Class/Sunday School
10:30am Divine Service