Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

May 26, 2024 - The Holy Trinity

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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 Glory of the LORD of Hosts Shines in Mercy, Forgiveness and Salvation

When Isaiah “saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up,” he cried out and confessed that he was “a man of unclean lips.” If even the holy angels cover their faces in the presence of “the King, the LORD of hosts,” how can sinful humans stand before Him (Is. 6:1–5)? Yet, the glory of the Lord is saving grace, and with “a burning coal” from the altar the angel touched Isaiah’s lips, removing his guilt (Is. 6:6–7). Likewise, from the altar of Christ’s cross, by the ministry of the Gospel, “the whole earth is full of his glory” (Is. 6:3). For He was crucified, died and was buried, “according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God,” and God “raised him up, loosing the pangs of death” (Acts 2:23–24). He “received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:33), and He raises up the fallen world by pouring out His life-giving Spirit upon sinners through His earthly Means of Grace. To give this saving gift, God sent His Son into the world, “that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16–17).

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Collect for the day:  Almighty and everlasting God, You have given us grace to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity by the confession of a true faith and to worship the Unity in the power of the Divine Majesty.  Keep us steadfast in this faith and defend us from all adversities; for You, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, live and reign, one God, now and forever

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ORDER OF SERVICE:  Setting Three page 184. The Introit is sung or spoken

 responsively by half-verse. sb

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Readings:  Isaiah 6:1–8                 Acts 2:14a, 22–36        John 3:1–17

 

Hymns: Opening Hymn : 507    Hymn of the day: 498  Closing Hymn: 504

 

Assisting minister (A) lay: Shane

Webmaster:  Michael Haeussler

Office Secretary: Debby

Acolyte: Nathan

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PRAYER INTERCESSION: 

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PRAY FOR:  Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Christa (father George Chelaru was buried in Bucharest, Romania); Robert; Sherran; Herta; Phil; Minnie; Corinne (nee Tim); Albina; Irene; Ann (Widowed May 7th), Scott

 

Friends and Fellow Christians: Fran; Rev. J. Asmus (hip surgery March 1); Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Matthew & Megan; Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Norma; Kristy; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Kathy; Bev; Elizabeth; Mary (David’s mother), Carolyn (Medina,OH); Rose; Jason; Skye

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MISSION PRAYERS FOR MAY:  (all the Cambodia missions) Rev. Van Ravy- Cambodia, assistant pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Phnom Penh; Rev. Heng Kim Hai (Hi) who serves as pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Kampong; Rev. Rochom Binh (Rock-om) who serves as a missionary pastor for the Jarai community in his village in Ratanakiri; r Rev. Romass Svell who serves as pastor for the Jarai community in Ratanakiri.  Oasis clothing Support.

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THANK YOU: To all my brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you for all your prayers and well wishes. There are angels among us and the power of prayer is amazing. I am truly blessed, thank you.  Irene

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Next Sunday’s Readings: Deuteronomy 5:12–15 2 Corinthians 4:5–12 Mark 2:23–28 (3:1–6)

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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:  Our food cabinet is doing well. Please drop off non-perishable food so we can support our church members, our Seminary students (1/2) and community.

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IMPORTANT -  Please make sure when you leave the church that the door locks and is pushed tight.

 

MEMBER RECORDS:  Thank you to those who have completed the church record update form.  If you have not had a chance to complete it, Please take some time to complete these for me.   I have to do a full review of the data base. Thank you so much. The form is by the mailboxes. I will also attach a copy to the bulletin distribution email.  If you want to be added to the email bulletin and calendar distribution list, let the office know. By email or leave us a message Thank you, blessing, Debby

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LADIES OF GRACE “CUP OF BLESSINGS”: The Ladies of Grace have chosen to support a servant event for the upcoming LWMLC Convention entitled “Cup of Blessings”, which will be donated to a women’s shelter. A list of items required for the cups is on the back table beside the bulletin. Please note that you do not have to contribute all of the items listed; contribute what you can. Your contribution can be given to either Carolyn McLeod or Diana Grant by May 31th, 2024. Any donations will be gratefully appreciated.

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LADIES OF GRACE will be having their final meeting before the summer on June 8th at 9:30 a.m.  everyone in encourage to come out as we will be putting together our "Cups of Blessings" which will then be taken to the LWMLC Convention in July.  Hope to see you all – Diana, President, Ladies of Grace

 

THANK YOU:  Sincere thanks to all the ladies who came out and made our Mother, Daughter, Sister luncheon a success.  A special thanks to Spider Jones who was very enlightening and a joy listen too.  Donated food was a true blessing to all who attended. The generous support to our mission projects thru the mites donated, was much appreciated.  Thanks to all who helped clean up. Also, a thanks to our sisters who joined us from Cobourg, and Clarington to make the day a success.  Blessings, Diane 

 

EMERGENCIES, PLEASE CONTACT AN ELDER OR LEAVE A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH PHONELINE 905-728-4381

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Worship Services: The services dates and times going forward as follows:

May 26th @ 12:30 pm with Holy Communion - Vacancy Pastor Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast

June, July and August @ 11:15 am with Holy Communion - Vacancy Pastor Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast

 

May 19th @ 10:30 am - Elder Shane Kelly - no communion

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