Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Second Sunday of Pentecost         Jun 18, 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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Collect of the Day

Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of Your apostles and the prophets You have proclaimed to us Your saving will. Grant us faith to believe Your promises that we may receive eternal salvation; through 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:   Divine Service page 151 (Proper 6)

          Introit is found on the insert and is sung responsively by half-verse.

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Introit (sung responsively by half-verse)

 

Let the peoples praise you,| O God;*

    let all the peoples | praise you!    

 

Let the nations be glad and | sing for joy,*

 for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations up-| on earth.

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Let the peoples praise you,| O God;*

         let all the peoples | praise you!    

    

The earth has yielded its| increase:*

         God, our God, shall | bless us.                                                                                                                  

    

God shall | bless us;*

        let all the ends of the earth | fear him!

 

Glory be to the Father and | to the Son

                   and to the Holy | Spirit;

 

as it was in the be- | ginning,

                   is now, and will be forever. | Amen.

 

Let the peoples praise you,| O God;*

    let all the peoples | praise you!    

 

READINGS:     Exodus 19:2-8   Romans 5:6-15               Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-20)

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HYMNS:   790,   856(sermon),   646 (offering),  627,  392,  918

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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: Iulia (Tues am), Debby (Thurs pm)                                Parish Nurse: Jane   

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Pastor Available for Confession & Absolution

Tues. & Thurs. (9am – Noon)

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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: Konrad died in Christ, June 6; Fran; Dennis; Hannelore; June; Bill; Rev. Kurt; Rev. Greg; Olga; Monika; Edith; David; Kim; Asser;  Gheorghe; Sharon; Autumn; Susan; Mary; Sherran & Larry; Heather; Herta; Gene & Margaret; Albina; Debbie & Stephanie; Betty; Lucie; Andre & Micheline; Jeanine; George & Waldtraut; Brenda; George & Jeannie; Rev. Delmar & Mardelle; Johanna; Tom.

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CONGRATULATIONS: Eric (son of Aina) and Lauren had a son, Brooks Elijah, born on Tues. June 6th, Mom and Baby Brooks are doing great, the Lord is good!

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​​PRAYER CHAIN:  Paula, our Evangelism Team Leader, has restarted the prayer chain for anyone who is in need of help.  Once a request is either brought to her and/or from Pastor, she will call the prayer chain members, who will only have knowledge of a person in need of support and prayers. All will be confidential, unless otherwise instructed by you. Please call, we’re here for you. Paula

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VOTERS’ MEETING: will take place next Sunday after service.

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GREETERS: Please step in for our days not supported this summer

 

GRASS CUTTING: Help needed for cutting the grass : Help is required for grass cutting around the church at least once every two weeks.  Please consider helping in this over the spring and summer period. If you are interested please contact . Ed

 

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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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LCC KITCHENER CONVENTION For the first time since 2002 Lutheran Church–Canada will hold its national church convention in Kitchener. The triennial event, meeting under the Reformation-based theme "Christ alone. Christ forever”, is scheduled for October 13-16 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Kitchener. Delegates from across Canada will gather to worship, conduct church business, elect those who will serve the national church for the next three years (including a new president), and enjoy fellowship. Members of East District congregations will have the opportunity to join the convention for Opening Worship on Friday, October 13, at Historic St. Paul’s, attend a special Reformation Concert Saturday, October 14 at Grace Lutheran Church and enjoy a special reception for President Bugbee Sunday evening, . Watch for more details. For convention information go to www.lcc2017.ca.

 

​​This Week under Grace

Today (g)                       9:30am                            Bible Class                                 

                                     10:30am                            Divine Service(C) (Father’s day)

Wednesday                  9:00 am                           Matins & Bible study                 

Thursday                      9 -12 am                          Parish Nurse last day in office.

Saturday                       All day                             St. Vincent’s Kitchen

Sunday (g)                    9:30am                            Bible Class                 

                                    10:30am                            Divine Service (C) (Voter’s meeting)