Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Dec1, 2024 - 1st Sunday in Advent

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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 Lord Jesus Comes in Humility to Redeem Us

The season of Advent focuses on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and this first Sunday establishes this theme for the rest of the season. The Son of God came long ago to be our Savior, “a righteous Branch” descended from David (Jer. 33:15). As He then came into Jerusalem, riding on a lowly donkey to sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world (Luke 19:28–40), so does He come to His Church today in the humility of Word and Sacrament to deliver the fruits of His Passion: the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. He absolves us and establishes our hearts “blameless in holiness before our God and Father” (1 Thess. 3:13). The same Lord Jesus, who came to Jerusalem then and who comes to us now in peace, will come again with power and great glory on the Last Day. Then there will be “distress of nations in perplexity,” with “people fainting with fear.” Yet, as we anticipate that great and terrible day, He bids us to rest securely in Him: “Raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near” (Luke 21:25, 26, 28)

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Presiding Minister (P):  Rev. Kevin Fast   Assisting minister (A): Reg

Acolyte:  Victor                                              Sound System: Philip/ Nathan

Webmaster - Mike                                           Secretary: Debby

Altar: Christa and Iulia       

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PRAY FOR:  Gina & Sean; Cristina (Mother is ill) Willie (car accident) & Minnie; Debbie (heart); Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Sherran; Herta ; Phil; Corinne; Albinaj; for our call Pastor.

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Kevin; Diane; Christy; Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Liam; Norma (home); Kristy; Laura; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Bev; Elizabeth; Mary, Carolyn; Rose; Jason; Joan; .Adian & family; 

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​PRAYER REQUESTS:  Please email them to gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com, call office or put a note on office desk.

 

​​MISSION PRAYERS FOR DECEMBER 2024 – CANADA - Rev. Seungwoo “Sam” Choi - Korean Lutheran Church in Toronto, Ontario;  Rev. James D. Kay - Sudanese congregation of Grace Lutheran Church in Edmonton;  Rev. Marco-Antonio Jacobsen-  Assistant Missionary-at-Large for LCC’s French ministries in Quebec; Rev. Asefa Aredo- Oromo Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and LCC's Missionary-at-Large for Oromo Outreach;  Rev. David Milette- - Moncton, New Brunswick. He also provides support for LCC's French Ministries

 

MISSION PRAYER: Heavenly Father, as Your Son sent forth His Church to make disciples in all nations, we lift up before You, asking You to sustain THEM by Your Spirit and bless THEIR labours for the sake of the Gospel; Lord in Your mercy, Hear our prayer. ​

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MEMORY CHRISTMAS TREE:  There is only 24 days to Christmas!!

We will be continuing with our memory tree again this year, in the front entrance.  Once the Tree is setup; Please bring in an ornament or you can use our ornaments to put the name and year passing of a loved one. All last years will be put back on the Tree on Wednesday November 20th @ 11:00 am; (weather permitting) volunteers to help contact Office; Bring a small serving to share in fellowship afterward for lunch. Church Tree decorating will be in December TBA. Blessings, Debby

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ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: Is collecting gently used hats, mittens, scarves, socks & other warm clothing, for needs this winter. These will be used for their Christmas Hamper Program. Please have to me by December 18th , I will deliver them.

 

ADVENT SOON BEGINS:  Mark your Calendars for mid-week services December 4, 11 & 18 @ 7pm with Shane. 

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CANADIAN LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF(CLWR) – See 2024 Christmas Catalogue program for this year, on the table in the Narthex. . (Clean water, food, Project Tiny Hearts for Lake Chad.

 

CATECHISM STUDIES. Tuesdays Dec.  3, 10 & 17, and Jan. return. 7th, 2025@07:00.

 

NATIONAL YOUTH GROUP 2025 – Theme UNBREAKABLE – Waterloo – Ephesians 6:11. See details on table in narthex.

 

BIRTHDAYS, Baptisms And Anniversaries for December: see copies available on table at back of church. Please let me know if anyone is missing.

 

QUILTING: Every Tuesday @start 9:00- 9:30 am – 11 am +. All are welcome, no experience necessary, we do tie quilting. Last day of quilting is December 10th.  First Tuesday back January 7th, 2025. Come and try it out! Bring a friend. Blessings

 

SEMINARY DONATIONS:   If you are or would like to be part of the Seminary guild support, our annual $10.00 collection for Seminary Guild - St. Catherines is due. To help support our seminary Students/families who will be becoming Pastors; and to keep you up to date you will receive a Seminary Newsletter, which will be put in your mailbox. Please contact and pay Carolyn Seminary Rep. @905-434-4389

 

LADIES OF GRACE: You are cordially invited to attend the Ladies of Grace, Christmas Celebration; and potluck luncheon; On December 14, 2024; From 10:00 am to 2:00 pm; Please RSVP by December 8th, 2024 to: Diana 905-431-9826; or Debby @ the church office 905-728-4381 or email at gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com

 

DAILY DEVOTIONS LUTHERAN HOUR MINISTRIES- sign up at www.lhm.org

 

NEXT PASTOR CALL MEETING:  TODAY December 1, following service. Bring a lunch.

 

Bulletins:  If you want to start receiving the bulletins/calendar via email.  Please email the office at gracelutheranoshawa.office@gmail.com

 

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:  Ladies of Grace delivered a pantry donation to the Seminary on Saturday.  We need to stock up now for Christmas.  We are in need of, nonperishable dried food, canned food and fruit with easy open lids, were running low. Please drop off non-perishable food, that can be eaten without cooking for homeless (Pull off lids tins), in their original container or wrapping. (Cereal bars, pudding/fruit cups.); We have some can openers and spoons for now.  We support our church members, our Seminary students (1/2) and community.

 

WANTED, BUY AND SALE:   A member is looking to rent a room or basement appt in Oshawa, south Durham area. If you know of anyone or place. See me in the Office if you can help out.  Blessings.​

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​ATTENTION:  Please do not leave any offerings, cash or cheque, and personal information, in the outside church mailbox. It’s been vandalized 3 times in less than a Month. Please call the church, 905-728-4381, if you need to arrange a drop off time. **Our new mailing address is PO BOX 30623, Oshawa, ON L1J 8L8.  Please refer to your letter in your mailbox for more details, Blessings, Debby, Church Secretary/Trustees.

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

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​​This week @ Grace:

Today (G)                                 11:15 am           Divine Service (C)

                                                    12:15 pm           Call meeting

Tuesday                                    9:00 am           Quilting

                                                     7:00 pm            Catechism Studies

Sunday (G)                             11:15 am           Divine Service (C )

  

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