Return to In-Person Worship – Feb 28, 2021
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Prince of Peace will be return to restricted in-person worship on Sunday, 28 February for the Divine Service with Holy Communion. So that we may abide by the government’s health mandates, we ask that those who intend to join us in-person call the church office to register attendance in advance.
At this time, we have also decided to pause our return to a regular Sunday morning Christian education hour until a later date. However, if you want to dig into the Lord’s word with us, join us for our Saturday morning Bible study via Zoom. Contact the church office for more details.
God’s peace be with you.
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A New Way to Worship by Phone
We have launched a new way to join our worship service via telephone if you (or someone you know) are unable to view our services on YouTube.
1 (855) 779-1517 TOLL FREE in NORTH AMERICA
This service relays the audio from our YouTube services to standard telephones. This system can also be set up to call you when our service starts. All you need to do is answer!
You can call this number any time 24×7. By default you will be connected to a replay of the previous service. There are a couple of options you will be prompted with:
- press 1 to subscribe to receive a phone call whenever we go LIVE. (This same process is used if you currently receive a call and you no longer wish to be called)
- press 2 to choose from a library of up to 9 recorded services from the past (we only have two available right now)
- stay on the line to listen to the most recent recording.
If you call in while we’re live you will be connected directly to the live stream.
Give it a try! The sound quality is best from an old school land line phone. Please note that sometimes our YouTube feed is showing video content but there is no sound (e.g. a copyright message, order of service, etc…) Please be patient.
If you or anyone you know would benefit from worship via telephone, feel free to share this information. Our service can accommodate up to 100 simultaneous callers. If possible, a note to office@poplc.ca would be appreciated but is not required.
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Lenten Services in 2021
Throughout the season of Lent, we will have a series of short mid-week devotions live-streamed to you from the sanctuary, Wednesdays at 7pm. Please find the link to our YouTube channel on our website.
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LCC One-Time Special Publication “Together, One”
Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) has released a one-time special publication, entitled Together, One. It’s like a Lutheran Church–Canada family photo album, highlighting the people and organizations collectively serving as the body of Christ across the Lutheran landscape in Canada. Learn more about LCC’s commissions, committees, auxiliaries, listed service organization and more! Copies are available in the narthex.
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Lenten Devotions
The Lutheran Hour Ministries Lenten devotion booklet The Marks of Love is now available! Following the narrative of Mark’s Gospel, “The Marks of Love” explores the life and ministry of Jesus. The tragedy of Golgotha is met with the triumph of the resurrection on Easter morning. Along the way, we learn of Jesus’ deep compassion for those He loved and served, including those who put Him to death. Sharing Lenten devotions can be a way to reach out to family and friends who do not know the Saviour or celebrate Easter. Booklets are available to collect at the church, or download at www.lhm.org/dailydevotions
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In your prayers, please remember those in mourning, those being treated for cancer, those recovering from surgery, those who have tested positive with COVID-19, our elderly and shut-in friends, all those under doctor’s care, and all those separated from family due to the COVID-19 restrictions, our Vicar-elect David Zakel, our Vacancy Pastor Robert Krestick, and Rev. James Schnarr. Restore Canada and the world in health and livelihood, and preserve us from pestilence and fear.
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Supporting My Home Congregation in Difficult TimesThe expenses of the church continue through this pandemic. The support of congregation members is necessary. There are three ways to make financial contributions to Prince of Peace at this time: 1. LCC Web site 2. Monthly EFT 3. Personal Cheque Heavenly Father, You have richly blessed us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Accept our offerings and use them to Your glory. Amen. |
