Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

5th Sunday after Pentecost       Jun 24, 2018

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 God, in Your mercy guide the course of this world so that Your Church may joyfully serve You in godly peace and quietness; 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:   Divine Service Setting Three on page 184.

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

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​READINGS:   :   Job 38: 1 - 11                              2 Corinthians 6:1 – 13                            Mark 4: 35 - 41

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HYMNS:   615,   726,   819 (offering),  729,  818,  761

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

Organist/Pianist: Kirsten                                                                   Acolyte: Christine

Sound System: Anna/Philip                                                              Webmaster:  Michael

Secretary: Lorna                                                                                

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Bible Class

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

Members of Grace: Jane; John; Debbie; Dennis; Olga; Edith; Sherran; Herta; Betty; Jeannie; Claudette; Isabelle; Anne; Monika; Alicia; Delores; Debby

 

Friends of Grace:  Rev. Richard; Autumn; Chris;  Susan; Mary; Larry; Heather; Andre & Micheline; Jeanine; George & Waldtraut; George; Rev. Delmar & Mardelle; Ada, Asser; Gheorghe; Rev.  John; Brenda; Tom; Frank

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​​PRAYER CHAIN: for anyone who is in need of help.  Once a request is made known, the prayer chain members will be called, 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 Paula.

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THE FAITH ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS...Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  This week's teachings include: Modern Feminism, The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession, The Prophet Jeremiah, 5th Century Archbishop Cyril of Alexandria, 2nd Century Bishop Irenaeus of Lyons and more.  You can listen live or on-demand at  www.issuesetc.org and on the LPR mobile app

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WWW.LUTHERANHOUR.CA.

“Jesus, Don’t You Care?”    (Mark 4:38-41)

Speaker of the Lutheran Hour: Rev. Dr. Ken Klaus

After seeing one of the Savior’s miracles the disciples asked, “Who is this Guy?” After Pentecost, they knew Who Jesus was and why He had come. Even so, the world keeps coming up with wrong answers when they ask, “Just Who is this Guy?”  _CHAM 820/AMSUN 8:am

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL  VBS is scheduled for 4th week of July 23-27. Please pray for the sessions and the Children.  Volunteers needed (teachers, crafts,snack time, etc). Please invite children/parents. Please contact Carolyn.

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For grass cutting are needed. Help needed for grass cutting around the church and the Lawns in front of the church.  A self powered lawn mower is available in the garage.  This needs to be done at least once every two weeks until the end of September.  A list will be posted for sign up. A key for the garage will be made available if you don’t have one yet.

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VOTERS’ ASSEMBLY  After the Birthday Lunch. Election of Officers among other business.

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CHURCH COUNCIL Are you ready to become one of our church council members? Please consider allowing your name to stand for election to a position that needs to be filled at our June Voters Meeting.  When approached by a nominating committee member, please give it prayerful consideration before making a decision.  Thank you.

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THANK YOU   Viena has been our seminary representative since 1982 and has asked to be relieved from this duty.  She has done a tremendous job. Please tell her so! To those that don’t know what this entails …it means keeping in touch with the seminary at St. Catharines, letting us know the news from there and asking for your $5.00 to be a member of the seminary guild.  Where else can you join such a worthy group of supporters for our wonderful future Pastors?  Please feel free to see your new Seminary representative, Carolyn and let her know that you want to be a member and support this worthy cause.  We have a new leader, Pastor Harold Ristau has taken the position as leader of the seminary and next visiting day is Harvest Day on Saturday, October 20,2018.  Our present seminary student who we support is Josh and his wife and two children, who would love to hear from you.

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LWML Canada Convention is being held July 5th -8th in Winnipeg.

 

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS:  There is a holder outside the office door for weekly inserts for the bulletin and monthly calendar.  Items for the Bulletin are due by Wednesday of each week by noon and 3rd Sunday of each month for calendar.  Or email your dates and events to office@gracelutheranoshawa.net

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Birthday Lunch: Don’t forget to bring non-perishable food items for the food bank AND ALSO on the birthday lunches.  NEXT: Birthday Lunch June 24th, 2018

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REFERENCE MATERIALS:  Please take a few moments over the next few Sundays to review our Church business and community bulletin board; and other resource materials on the tables/shelve and racks in the narthex.  Please take some home or give to a friend. 

 

This Week under Grace

Today (g)                    9:30am                            Bible Study for all ages

                                    10:30am                          Divine Service (c) followed by birthday luncheon & voters’ assembly

Friday                                                                   ST. PETER & ST. PAUL, APOSTLES

Sunday (g)                  9:30am                            Bible Class

                                   10:30am                           Divine Service (C)

                                    Canada Day