Grace Lutheran Church Oshawa

Oct 13, 2024 - Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

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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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Marriage Is a Sign that Manifests the Gospel of Christ and His Church 

Humanity is created in the image and likeness of God. “It is not good that the man should be alone” (Gen. 2:18). For the Lord Himself is a perfect communion of three Persons — the Father, Son and Holy Spirit — in one God. Therefore, “the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and while he slept took one of his ribs,” which “he made into a woman” and brought “to the man” (Gen. 2:21–22). It is for this reason that “a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh” (Gen. 2:24; Mark 10:7). This great mystery of holy marriage signifies Christ Jesus, the incarnate Son of God, and His Bride, the Church. Divorce and all manner of adultery contradict and undermine this sign, and in doing so, they confess a false Christ and a false gospel. “What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate” (Mark 10:9). In truth, Christ Jesus has atoned for all such sins, and He has perfected marriage in Himself “through suffering,” that He might bring “many sons to glory” in His resurrection (Heb. 2:8–10).

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www.lutherancanada.ca – INFODIGEST

 

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

Acolyte:  Victor                                                 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); Julia (Broken ankle); Ed; Eloise (hip/shoulder); Robert; Sherran; Herta ; Phil; Corinne; Albinaj; for our call Pastor.

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Friends and Fellow Christians: Holly, Christy; Rev. Basil Christi (heart attack); Matthew & Megan; Lynda; Alice; Terry & Brenda; 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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CATECHISM STUDIES. Tuesday October 8 @ 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 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 in September @9:30 am. All are welcome, no experience necessary, we do tie quilting. Come and try it out. Blessings

 

EAST – EDLYA RETREAT!     The Fall East District Lutheran Young Adults (EDLYA-18-35 yrs) Retreat is October 18-20 at St. Paul’s Lutheran (Cobourg, ON). Rev. Dr. Kevin Fast will be speaking on the topic: "That's Catholic: A study in the history, meaning and use behind the traditions of the catholic church". Please encourage the young adults in your congregation to attend! Register, or learn more, here. (Via Infodigest link above)

 

LADIES OF GRACE:  October’s meeting is cancelled on Saturday 12th; Our annual $10.00 collection for Seminary Guild - St. Catherines. To help support our seminary Students/families who will be becoming Pastors. Please see Carolyn. Thank you so much, Carolyn Seminary contact @905-434-4389:   Next Saturday 19th, carpooling to Seminary; be at church @7 am.

 

HARVEST DAY: October 19th, Seminary St Catherines, Prayers for all who are travelling. We will be taking food from the Pantry to help stock their shelves.

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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

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FOOD BANK:  We are in need of canned fruit 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. Thank you, Colleen & Karen Ikonomu for managing the food bank items.

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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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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WANTED, BUY AND SALE:   A member is looking to rent a room or basement appt in Oshawa, south Durham area.  See Office if you can help out.  Blessings.

 

​****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) Happy Thanksgiving’!!

Tuesday            9:30 am          Quilting

                             7:00 pm           Catechism Studies

Saturday          9:00 am           Ladies of Grace Monthly meeting CANCELLED,

Sunday (G)     11:15 am         Divine Service ©       

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