Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Jan 12, 2025 - 3rd 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 Triune God Opens Heaven to You in Holy Baptism 

The Baptism of our Lord is an “Epiphany” of the one true God in the flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. In divine mercy, He takes His place with sinners and takes their sin upon Himself. “When all the people were baptized,” Jesus submitted Himself to a Baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Luke 3:21). He had no sins of His own, but He took the sins of the world upon Himself and so was baptized into His own death. Therefore, “when you pass through the waters,” He is with you (Is. 43:2). He created you for His glory, and He has redeemed you with His blood, that you may be His own and live with Him in His kingdom (Is. 43:1, 7). As you are baptized with a Baptism like His, so also are you united with Him in His death and resurrection that you “might walk in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4). For all who are baptized into Christ Jesus receive His anointing of the Holy Spirit and are named by His Father as beloved and well-pleasing sons and daughters.

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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 ; Phil; Corinne; Albinaj; 

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Heather; Alex; Lily & family; 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. ​

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CATECHISM STUDIES. Jan. 14th, 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.

 

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

 

Our called Pastor, Rev Vasilios Christoforidis (aka Pastor Basil Christi) has declined our call.   

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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

 

**CHRISTMAS TREES AND DECORATIONS:  Thank you so much to everyone who helped take down all the Christmas decorations.  Blessings

 

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

 

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

 

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 Entrance. Thank you,  Tracey 

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER BOOKLETS:  As Per voter’s meeting, I ordered 50 of them, on 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.

 

EAST - January 11, 2025 Happening this week!
All are invited to Christ Our Savior (Grimsby, ON) for UNDER THE INFLUENCE: Recognizing the Impact of the Media on the Life of a Christian beginning at 10:30 a.m. This presentation, led by Rev. Ted Giese from Mount Olive (Regina, SK), will explore how media influences our lives and faith. Discover valuable tools for navigating today's media landscape as a Lutheran. For more information and to register, click here.

           

******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 begins

                                                      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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