Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Nov 3, 2024 - All Saints Day

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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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Saints Are Blessed in the Eternal Presence of Christ

“A great multitude … from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages,” cry out, “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne” (Rev. 7:9–17). Faith-filled saints from every place and time, with unified voices, eternally magnify the Lamb of God. As His beloved children, we, too, “shall see him as he is” (1 John 3:1–3). Joined with the throng of angels and myriad saints, we shall “serve him day and night in his temple” (Rev. 7:9–17). In our earthly tension vacillating between saint and sinner, faith and doubt, sacred and profane, we earnestly seek Jesus to calm our fears, comfort our spirits and forgive our sins. The Holy Spirit through faith in Christ propels us forward, fortifying us in Word and Sacrament, to our eternal home. In the midst of our constant struggle as believers, we need to be blessed. And so we are. The poor in spirit, the meek, the hungry, the thirsty, the merciful, the pure and the persecuted are all blessed, and we will most certainly inherit the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 5:1–12).

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Entered the Kingdom of God by the Love of Christ, December 31 Gertrud, February 6 Ida,February 17 Taru (Anne), February 24 Viena, April 18 John, February 28 Ingrid 

 

Who Has Fulfilled the Law for You (B series)

True and lasting life is found only in the Lord our God. Fear, love and trust in Him, therefore, “with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.” As His Words are spoken to you, so “teach them diligently to your children,” and lay them upon your heart “all the days of your life,” confessing them as “you walk by the way” (Deut 6:2–7). To love the one true God above all else, and “your neighbor as yourself,” is the sum of the whole Law, which is fulfilled in Christ Jesus (Mark 12:29–31). In perfect love for His Father, and in love for His neighbors, He has gone to the cross and poured out His life, “much more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices,” that we might draw near and enter “the kingdom of God” in Him (Mark 12:33–34). For He is the merciful and great High Priest who “offered Himself without blemish to God,” who thus secured an eternal redemption for all “by means of His own blood” (Heb. 9:11–14). “This is the blood of the covenant,” which is for you, for the forgiveness of all your sins (Heb. 9:20–22).

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

Acolyte:  Christine                                            Sound System: Philip/ Nathan

Webmaster -Mike                                            Secretary: Debby

Altar: Julia                

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

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Leo; Holly, Christy; Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Matthew & Megan; Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; Liam; Norma (home); Kristy; Chris; Susan; Heather; Waldtraut; Kathy; Bev Maleske; Elizabeth; Mary, Carolyn; Rose; Jason; Joan; .Adian & family; (Ladies of Grace Seminary Student)

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MISSION PRAYERS FOR NOVEMBER – CANADA- Rev. Razafy Razandrakoto - Evangelical Lutheran Church of Reconciliation in Sherbrooke, Quebec. NICARAGUA: Rev. Luis Antonio Dias Turcios -; Rev. Cesar Augusto Galeano - Emmanuel Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Star of Bethlehem in Chinandega.; Rev. Cesar Augusto Galeano - Church Luterna Jesus Our Savior in Santa Patricia; Rev. Silvio Modesto Sánchez Osaba -Lutheran Church Nueva Jerusalen in the Villa 15 de Julio community; Rev. Henry Evelerth Ramirez - two congregations in the Leon area.

 

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 52 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

 

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 @ 07:00 pm at Grace; contact Reg if you have any questions.

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

 

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

 

QUILTING: Every Tuesday @9:30 am.. All are welcome, no experience necessary, we do tie quilting. 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

 

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.

 

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

 

COUNCIL MEETING:  on November 12, 2024 virtual

 

VOTER’S MEETING on November 24, 2024.

 

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

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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:  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.

 

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

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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)

Tuesday                                     9:30 am           Quilting

                                                      7:00 pm            Catechism Studies

Friday                                         7:00 pm            Decorating for Saturday

Saturday                                   1-5 pm              Private Gathering common room

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

  

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