Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Oct 27, 2024 - Reformation Day Observed

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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 Son of God Has Set Us Free from Sin and Death by His Grace 

“Wisdom is justified by her deeds” (Matt. 11:19), and the true Wisdom of God, Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son, has justified us by His deeds. He prepares His way by the preaching of repentance, but He has suffered the violence of the Law and voluntarily handed Himself over to violent men, that we might eat and drink with Him in His Kingdom and “remain in the house forever” (John 8:35). He is “a friend of tax collectors and sinners” (Matt. 11:18–19), and He has rescued us by His grace from the slavery of sin and death. By the proclamation of His eternal Gospel “to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people” (Rev. 14:6), “the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law” (Rom. 3:21), “that he might be just and the justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus” (Rom. 3:26). And by the hearing of that Gospel of Christ Jesus, “whom God put forward as a propitiation by his blood, to be received by faith” (Rom. 3:25), “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:31–32).

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

Acolyte:  Nathan                                              Sound System: Philip/ Nathan

Webmaster -Mike                                            Secretary: Debby

Altar: Julia                

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PRAY FOR:  Paula; 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 October - CANADA:  Rev. Dr. David Somers - Missionary-at-Large & pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Ascension in Montreal, Quebec.; Rev. Walta Clercius - Assistant Missionary-at-Large for LCC’s French Ministries in Quebec; Rev. Frank Morgret- Resident Pastoral Advisor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Sainte-Foy (Quebec City); Rev. Razafy Razandrakoto- Evangelical Lutheran Church of Reconciliation in Sherbrooke, Quebec.>>

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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 63 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

 

CATECHISM STUDIES. Tuesdays @ 07:00 pm at Grace; contact Reg Tiegs 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 October: see on back of October calendar, 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! Blessings

 

LADIES OF GRACE:  Our meeting for November will be on Saturday November 2, 2024 @9:30 am. We will be planning our December gathering.

 

SEMINARY MEMBER 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

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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

Saturday                                  9:30 am           Ladies of Grace Monthly Meeting

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

  

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