Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Second Sundy after Epiphany    January 19 2020

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.

 

God Reveals His Glory in Christ and His Cross

“The LORD, the Redeemer of Israel” calls forth “his Holy One” (Is. 49:7), Jesus, the Christ, “from the womb” of His mother (Is. 49:1). The incarnate Son of God is revealed as the Savior, not only for Israel but also “as a light for the nations,” whose salvation reaches “to the end of the earth” (Is. 49:6). John came “baptizing with water” (John 1:31) to reveal Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29) and who glorifies His God and Father by His atoning sacrifice upon the cross. When Jesus was baptized in the waters of the Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended “from heaven like a dove” and “remained on him” (John 1:32). By our Baptism, we are anointed by the same Spirit, adopted by God the Father, and “called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 1:9). Therefore, we “are not lacking in any gift,” but we can trust Him who promises to sustain us to the end, “guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Cor. 1:7–8).

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Collect of the Day

Almighty and everlasting God, who governs all things in heaven and on earth, mercifully hear the prayers of Your people and grant us Your peace through all our days: through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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ORDER OF SERVICE:  :  Setting Three  page 184.

                   The Introit is sung responsively by half-verse on the insert. (Series A)

          

​READINGS:   :    Isaiah 49: 1 – 7           1 Corinthians 1: 1 - 9              John 1: 29 – 42a

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HYMNS:  398,  402,  948 (offering),  550,  702

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Presiding Minister (P):  Rev. Jack Hetzel                                          Assisting minister (A) lay: Shane

Organist/Pianist: Paula                                                                      Acolyte: Christine

Sound System: Philip                                                                        Webmaster:  Michael

Secretary: Lorna Tue, Debby Fri                                                                          

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Bible Class

Sunday 9:30am

 

PRAYER INTERCESSIONS:

Members of Grace: Fran; Heinz & Irmgard; Albin; Dennis; Jan; Debbie & Stephanie; Sherran; Alannah; Anne; Bob; Ray; Viena; Fred; Carolyn; Lorna 

 

For Friends and Fellow Christians: Marlene; Lil;; Donna & Walter; Chris;  Susan; Heather; George & Waldtraut; Mardelle; Gheorghe;  David; Anne and family; Corrina; Elina; Lilia, mother of Rosa;

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Jan. 19- This week, we remember Rev. Edmundo Retana Jimenéz of the Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua (Lutheran Church Synod of Nicaragua). Pastor Retana serves as a missionary in Cartago, Costa Rica.

 

STEWARDSHIP ARTICLE:  in the latest Canadian Lutheran magazine is well worth reading called “One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church: Going Out of Business?”   Please take a few minutes to read it.  Take a complimentary issue on the table in the narthex.

 

SURVEY FOR CANADIANS: on the issue of MAID (Medical Assistance In Dying) is found on line at https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/just-two-weeks-to-comment-on-expansion-of-medical-assistance-in-dying-legislation/  The deadline to let your opinion known is January 29.

 

PRAYER CHAIN:  for anyone who is in need.  The prayer chain members will be called with your confidential request. Only the name will be made known to the prayer chain unless instructed otherwise. Call Paula.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL: Invite your grandchildren and neighbourhood children to come and hear the wonders of our God through His saving Word.  It starts at 9:30am every Sunday in the lower level at the end of the hall.  God bless our teachers, Iulia and Lisa as well as all our children who believe in Jesus.

 

LUTHERAN HOUR: Hear this inspirational message on CHAM 820 AM  at _8AM - January 26, 2020 - “Call it a Comeback”   (Genesis 41)- Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler New Series – “In Christ, God is writing a comeback story for you. But we don’t call it a comeback if it’s the same old you that’s been here for years.  You call it a comeback because life in Jesus means the death of the old you, and through faith in Jesus the real you can truly live.”

 

MISSION QUILTS: Correction notice re Mission Quilts:   We will NOT be working on the Mission Quilts on Tuesday, January 21. We will start back on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 @ 9:00 AM. Please come down and join us and see what this Mission Project is all about.  No quilting experience is required.  We tie the quilts.  There are several steps to making a quilt. We hope to see you sometime.  If you have any questions about this project please feel free to speak with  Minni or Ann.

 

USHERS NEEDED: We need more volunteers for the ushering team. If you are interested in helping out with this important part of our worship service, please talk to Mark or one of the elders.

 

COMMUNION REGISTRATION:  in place of the communion cards in the pew racks to register for the Lord’s Supper, beginning next Sunday, please sign your name on the list beside the guest book by the doors to the sanctuary.  The cards left in the pews are for the guests and visitors to fill out.  Your registration helps to keep track of members who are communing and those who are not so that we can visit them and find out why they would be undernourished.  Also, it helps us to know how many wafers and how much wine is needed.

 

LUTHERAN CATECHETIC FAMILY CAMP:  Theme: Life in Christ Sunday July 26th(3pm) to Friday, July 31, (11 am).  At Camp Pioneer, to register at: www.pioneercamp.org, for more information phone (716)549-1420 or email: info@pioneercamp.org; see itinerary on bulletin board.

 

LENTON DEVOTIONS:  For budget reasons, we will be posting the website on gracelutheranoshawa.com to be viewed online. 2020 is not available yet. However, if you need one printed please email or send a note to Debby, secretary.

 

CHURCH COMPUTER: We had a major hard drive issue with our office computer; we are blessed that Shane was able to backup, restore and replace the hard drive with minimal loss of information. My backup of my contacts is not compatible with our new hard drive and windows; Please sent me an email if you wish to be on the bulletin and calendar distribution list.  Sorry for the inconvenience. And, if I missed an email for the bulletin or calendar, please resend it. Thank you Shane! God bless

 

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:  may be placed in the holder outside the office door and for the monthly calendar.  Items for the Bulletin are due by Wednesday of each week by noon and 3rd Sunday of the month for calendar.  You can email the info to office@gracelutheranoshawa.net                                                      

FOOD DONATIONS: To make our birthday luncheons a success we need your help.  Contact Jane or Debby; We also need members to be on our Emergency Funeral Support Call List for food donations. Please contact Debby Miller by office email or office voicemail to be added to the List. Thanks and blessings

 

CHURCH KEYS:  Members that no longer need their church keys can you please return them to the office; new trustees and some council members are in need of them.  To get new keys cut are costly around $75 per key.  Thank You.  Debby

 

​This Week under Grace

Today (g)        9:30am                     Sunday School and Bible Class

                        10:30am                   Divine Service

Tuesday          7:30pm                     Gift Policy Meeting

Wednesday     9:00am                     Matins and bible study

Thursday        7:30pm                     Elders Meeting

Friday                                              St. Timothy, Pastor and Confessor

Saturday                                          The Conversion of St. Paul

Sunday (g)      9:30am                     Sunday School and Bible Class

                        10:30am                   Divine Service