Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa
540 Cromwell Ave. Oshawa, Ontario + Phone: 905-728-4381 + email: gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com
Weekly Bulletin
Jan 19, 2025
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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 Divine Glory Is Manifested in the Signs of Christ
When Jesus turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana, it was “the first of his signs” by which He “manifested his glory” (John 2:11). It pointed to His coming “hour,” when He was lifted up on the cross for the forgiveness of sins and the life of the world (John 2:4; 12:23–32). The glory of the cross is incomprehensible apart from the Word and Spirit of God, but disciples of Jesus recognize that glory in the signs of His Gospel, and so they believe in Him. Jesus does not wait for His disciples to discover Him on their own, but He seeks out the forsaken and the desolate and unites them to Himself. He adorns them with His own beautiful righteousness and delights in them “as the bridegroom rejoices over the bride” (Is. 62:4–5). Purified by the washing of water with His Word in Holy Baptism, His disciples confess that “Jesus is Lord,” and they return thanks to Him “in the Holy Spirit” (1 Cor. 12:3) as they drink the good wine that He pours out for them, which is the New Testament in His blood.
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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: Kathy
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PRAY FOR: Rose; Kathy; Paula; Irene; Gina & Sean; Willie (car accident) & Minnie; Debbie; Emilee; Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Sherran; Herta ; Albinaj;
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Friends and Fellow Christians: Heather; Alex; Kevin; Diane; Christy; Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Liam; Kristy; Laura; Chris; Susan; Heather; 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. ​
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CATECHISM STUDIES. Jan. 21th, 2025@07:00.
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. Revised.
VOTER’S MEETING date changed from Feb 2 TO January 26th, This will be a Pastor call meeting. Bring a lunch.
**CHRISTMAS TREES AND DECORATIONS: Thank you so much to everyone who helped take down all the Christmas decorations. Blessings
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ANNOUNCEMENT: It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our sister in Christ, Rose (Marie) Kopschinsky. The link to her obituary and information is below and a copy on the whiteboard in the front entrance.
https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/mceachnie/obituaries/rose-marie-kopschinsky/135029.html
NATIONAL YOUTH GROUP 2025 – Theme UNBREAKABLE – Waterloo – Ephesians 6:11. See details in narthex.
QUILTING: Every Tuesday at Grace. Come and try it out! Bring a friend! Check Calendar for any changes, and weather permitting.
LADIES OF GRACE: Just a reminder that the renumeration to cover the cost of our delegate to LWMLC convention is now due. Please give Diana Grant, President, your $5.00 renumeration at your earliest convenience, and she will be forwarding to our Zone Treasurer for our Toronto Zone delegate fund. Thank you, blessings.
DAILY DEVOTIONS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES- sign up at www.lhm.org
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 in the box in the Narthex. Thank you, Tracey Ali
PORTALS OF PRAYER BOOKLETS: They have arrived! They are on the bookshelf in the narthex; we ask that we start with 1 per household. I have 20 large and 30 small booklets. If we need to increase it, it would not be till the June/July/August order.
EASTER SEASON IS APPROACHING: And Ladies of Grace are willing to host Shrove Tuesday on March 4th, if we have commitment of 10+ individuals that wish to attend. Please sign up for donating food items, helping setup/cleanup and attendance. Pancake mix and sausages, fruit, coffee, cream, milk and juice. Please sign up by Feb 16, 2025. We look forward to gathering for our Lent Fellowship. See signup board on whiteboard in the narthex.
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******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 and Bible Study
11:15 am Divine Service (C)
Tuesday 9:30 am Quilting
7 :00 pm Catechism studies begin
Sunday (G) 10:15 am Sunday School and Bible Study
11:15 am Divine Service (C )
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