Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Weekly Bulletin

June 18, 2023 - The Holy Trinity

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 Lord Our God Saves Us in Love and Cares for Us by the Ministry of His Gospel 

The holy Triune God “shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,” ungodly and at enmity with Him, “Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). The incarnate Son has justified us by His blood and reconciled us to His God and Father (Rom. 5:9–10). Whereas sin and death originated with Adam, forgiveness and life abound for all his children through “that one man Jesus Christ” (Rom. 5:12–17). As the Lord brought Israel out of Egypt, so does He bring us to Himself by the Gospel and make of us “a kingdom of priests and a holy nation” (Ex. 19:6) by our Baptism into Christ. For “all that the LORD has spoken” (Ex. 19:8), Christ has done for us. As He has gone up to God by His cross and resurrection, so does He bring us to the Father in Himself (Ex. 19:3–4). Nor does He leave us “harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” (Matt. 9:36), but He sends men with authority “to heal every disease and every affliction” by His forgiveness of sins (Matt. 10:1). In their proclamation, “the kingdom of heaven is at hand” (Matt. 10:7).

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Collect of the day:

Almighty, eternal God, in the Word of Your apostles and 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 live and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.

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ORDER OF SERVICE:  Setting Three on page 184

The Introit for Proper 6A is found on the insert and sung responsively

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

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HYMNS:  646,  682,  856

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Presiding Minister (P):  Rev. Jack Hetzel  

Assisting minister (A) lay: Shane

Acolyte: Christine

Sound System: Philip  

Webmaster:  Michael Haeussler

Office Secretary: Debby and Leslie

Altar Guild:  Carolyn and Christa

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PRAYER INTERCESSION:  Anne & Bill; Sherran; Herta; Lucy; Minnie and Willie; Viena; Albina; LWML – Canada 30th anniversary

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Joan; Ed (prostate cancer); Lynda; Les’ cousin Mike (non-Hodgkins lymphoma); Lutheran Church in Ukraine; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Norma; Allison, Chris; Susan; Heather; George & Waldtraut; Kathy; Kylene (friend of Gina’s); Rev. Ron Mohr;  

Mission Prayers for June: Rev. Van Ravy – Cambodia, Rev. Heng Kim Hai (Hi) – Cambodia, Rev. Rochom Binh (Rock-om) – Cambodia, Rev. Romass Svell – Cambodia

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Happy Fathers Day

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COFFE AND CAKE: will be served following the service in thanksgiving by the LADIES OF GRACE for the 30th Anniversary of LWML Canada.  Anyone wanting to acknowledge the LWML Canada anniversary with a donation to mites can do so by putting their donation in a mite envelope found at the back of the church.  If you wish a tax receipt, include your name, address and phone number and LWML Canada will issue you a receipt at the end of the year.  God bless and hope you will come to celebrate with us. - Diana, President, Ladies of Grace

VOTERS MEETING JUNE 25 following the service.

THANK YOU ELOISE: for your donation of a new Toro lawn mower to the church.  It is greatly appreciated and came at the right time.  The Lord always provides!

THANK YOU PREDA’S  -  for the beautiful flower arrangements throughout the church!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS: Rose, Lara, Sherran, Kegan, Matthias, Lisa, Debbie, Nathan

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This Week under Grace 

Today (g)                     9:30am             Bible study                  

                                      10:30am            Divine Service

Saturday                                                 NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

Sunday (g)                  9:30am            Bible study                  

                                      10:30am            Divine Service – (Proper 7)

Next Sunday’s Readings:  Jeremiah 20: 7 – 13         Romans 6: 12 – 23         Matthew 10: 5a, 21 – 33

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