Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Third Sunday of Pentecost         Jun 25, 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

O God, because Your abiding presence always goes with us, keep us aware of Your daily mercies that we may live secure and content in Your eternal love; 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 page 151 (Proper 7)

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

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Introit (sung responsively by half-verse)

 

For you have delivered my soul from death, yes my feet from | falling,*

that I may walk before God in the | light of life.

 

When I | am afraid,*

I put my | trust in you.

 

In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not | be afraid.*

          What can flesh | do to me?

 

In God, whose | word I praise,*

     in the Lord, whose | word I praise,

 

in God I trust; I shall not | be afraid.*

     What can man | do to me?

 

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.

 

For you have delivered my soul from death, yes my feet from | falling,*

that I may walk before God in the | light of life.

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READINGS:     Jeremiah 20:7-13          Romans 6:12-23              Matthew 10:5a, 21-33

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HYMNS:   545,   659(sermon),   756 (offering),  570,  713,  837

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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: Christine; Fran; Dennis; Hannelore; June; Bill & Carolyn; Rev. Kurt; 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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​​​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 TODAY after service.

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VBS- Please pray for our community to be part of our summer program.   Thank you, VBS Team.

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

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WWW.LUTHERANHOUR.CA -  On radio from Hamilton CHAM 820/AM SUN. 8:00 AM.  Lutheran Hour Canada Day Guest Speaker on July 2nd will be Rev.Cameron Schnarr from Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, Winnipeg. His sermon topic is "Jesus is the man. The valuable one - given up for the sake of the people "

 

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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BE PART OF A NATIONAL CHURCH EVENT : Not since 2002 has Kitchener hosted a national Lutheran Church-Canada convention. Downtown at the Crowne Place, October 13-16 delegates from across Canada will gather to worship, conduct church business, and study God’s Word. You can be part of the action as a volunteer and maybe even see some old friends from other parts of Canada. Speak to the pastor or go to www.serveLCC.ca to see all the opportunities and sign-up!

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THANK YOU:  We would like to thank the members of Grace Lutheran Church for the support, love, and prayers during this time of sorrow.  Knowing that we are not alone gives our family great comfort. Once again thank you all from Mom and I for the phone calls, cards and words of comfort given in the passing of my Dad. They were greatly appreciated. Thanks kindly,  God bless, Julia and family.

 

​​This Week under Grace

Today (g)                       9:30am                            Bible Class  

                                     10:30am                            Divine Service(C) (Voter’s Meeting  & Luncheon)

Wednesday                  9:00 am                           Matins & Bible study                 

Sunday (g)                    9:30am                            Bible Class                 

                                     10:30am                            Divine Service (C)