Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

The Purification of Mary and the Presentation of Our Lord    February 2 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 Gives the Gift of a Child to Destroy Death 

The Lord opened the barren womb of Hannah and gave her the gift of the son for whom she prayed, and in grateful response she presented and gave the child, Samuel, to the Lord’s service. “As long as he lives, he is lent to the Lord” (1 Sam. 2:28). So, too, did Mary and Joseph present the Child promised from the fall, born of a virgin’s womb. The true offering wasn’t the turtledoves or young pigeons. It was the Child they carried. This Child has come to “destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery” (Heb. 2:14b–15). Set free by His advent in our flesh and the promise of what He would do “in the service of God, to make propitiation for the sins of the people” (Heb. 2:17b), Simeon and Anna rejoiced, and we with them, for we know that we, too, can face death unafraid and “depart in peace” (Luke 2:29) when our time comes.

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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:   :    1 Samuel 1: 21 – 28                Hebrews 2: 14 - 18                 Luke 2: 22-32 (33-40)

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HYMNS:  367,  519,  937 (offering),  624,  924

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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; Albina; Dennis; Jane; Debbie & Stephanie; Sherran; Alannah; Anne; Bob; Ray; Viena; Fred; Carolyn; Lorna 

 

For Friends and Fellow Christians: Marlene; Donna & Walter; Chris;  Susan; Heather; George & Waldtraut; Mardelle; Gheorghe;  David; Anne and family; Corrina; Elina; Ron

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Rev. Suchart Chujit is Lutheran Church-Canada’s missionary-at-large in south Thailand and serves the Parish of Khok Kloi, consisting of 5 worshipping communities.

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PANCAKE SUPPER:  Tuesday Feb 25, 5:30 pm ; Donations for pancake mix; potatoes, syrup, butter, milk; see signup board soon. In Narthex.

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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- February 9 “Break Through the No-Go Zone”   (Genesis 43-45) - Lutheran Hour Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler; Sometimes, the difference between then and now, between what used to be and what is, comes in a single moment, a defining act. We call that a breakthrough. 

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MISSION QUILTS: We will have quiliting for February 4, 11, 18, & 25. 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. If you have any questions about this project please feel free to speak with  Minnie 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.

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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.

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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.

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MEN’S BREAKFAST:  "Men's Breakfast: the next men's breakfast will be on Saturday February 8 at 8 am at the church."

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

                        10:30am                   Divine Service

Tuesday          9:00 am                    Quilting

Wednesday     9:00am                     Divine Service and bible study

Thursday         1:00pm                     Membership Committee meeting

Saturday         8:00 am                    Men’s breakfast

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

                        10:30am                   Divine Service