Sunday Mornings

Christian Education Hour resumes Sunday January 9 at 9:00AM
Divine Service every Sunday at 10:30AM 

Ontario remains in Step Three of the Roadmap to Reopen. While we will not turn anyone away from the Lord’s house, we do ask that you CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE to register your attendance at the 10:30AM Sunday Divine Service. You may reach the office at (905) 332-7671 or send an email to office@poplc.ca. For those who regularly attend each Sunday, your attendance will automatically be assumed unless otherwise noted to the contrary.

Please continue to be mindful of the masking and distancing requirements still in effect, even with the government’s loosening of restrictions. We are working to ensure that there is enough room for all who desire to attend the Divine Service.

During Holy Communion, members of the same family “bubble” (i.e. Husband and Wife; Parents and Children) may approach (in pilgrim style, as we have been doing) and receive Holy Communion together. We look forward to the day when we can once again kneel at the Communion rail to receive the Lord’s holy and precious body and blood, given and shed for the forgiveness of sins. 

If you are unable to attend in person you are encouraged to:

• subscribe to our YouTube channel
• watch for specific service information and links in POP:Connect
• us our phone service at (855) 779-1517 (you can sign up to receive a phone call when worship begins)

You may reach the office at (905) 332-7671 or office@poplc.ca

***

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Services

As we are offering two services on Christmas Eve (both the same), the first at 2:00PM and the second at 7:30PM, we are asking that you contact the office to confirm which of the two services you would like to attend. While currently there is no cap on the number of people who can attend, we are constrained by our ability to maintain distancing (under current government restrictions). Please contact the office (office@poplc.ca) or by phone (905-332-7671) to register your preferred time, and the number of people who will be in attendance with you for that service.

***

In your personal and/or family devotions this week

you might consider looking ahead to the propers, or readings for this coming Sunday, they are: Exodus 13:1-3a, 11-15, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:22-40 and Psalm 111. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB 389 – “Let All Together Praise Our God”.

***

Christian Education Hour:

Join us  when Christian Education Hour resumes on Sunday January 9 at 9:00AM in the Sanctuary with the lesson, “Claimed and Tested.” At Jesus’ Baptism in the Jordan River, the heavens open, the Spirit descends, and the Father speaks: “You are My beloved Son” (Luke 3:22). Jesus goes from the waters of Baptism to the wilderness, where He faces a series of temptations from the devil. Jesus resists each one as He speaks the truth of God’s Word against the lies of Satan.

***

Did someone say… Coffee???

We are once again selling Coffee as a fundraiser in support of the Children’s Meal Program and Christian Education in Nicaragua. Offered are three blends: Dark, Medium, and Decaf. For more information and to place your order please contact Greg or Lois.

***

Supporting the CLTS Seminary Guild

If you have in the past, or would like to join in supporting the work of the Seminary Guild in their supporting the work of CLTS in the formation of pastors and other lay men and women studying at Concordia Seminary in St Catharines, you can do so by purchasing a guild membership for an annual fee of only $5. For more information you can go to the Guild information page on the Seminary Website (linked here).

***

The 2022 National Youth Gathering

The NYG will be in Winnipeg from July 15-19, and registration is available now until April 15, 2022. The theme is “In Not Of,” based on Philippians 3:20. If you are in grades 7 to 12 in June 2022, please plan to join us! As well, anyone who has been out of high school for a period of one year prior to the NYG is able to volunteer as an iBod. For more info, visit https://lccnyg.ca/registration/.

***

Gifts from the Heart

Give a meaningful gift from the comfort of home with CLWR”s Gifts from the Heart catalogue. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones! Visit www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more.

***

The Lutheran Hour

Hear inspirational messages from the Lutheran Laymen’s League every Sunday morning.  They can be accessed as pod-casts or mp3s or read in text form on their website: www.LLL.ca (click on Watch & Listen) or go to www.lutheranhour.org/programguide.asp

* The Buffalo stations, although located in the U.S., have a target audience of Canada and the broadcast signal is directed to Canadian listeners.

December 26
“Rite of Passage”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
(Luke 2:21-40)

Updates and future program topics are available at www.lutheranhour.ca or www.lutheranhour.org/programguide.asp  or by phoning Lutheran Laymen’s League of Canada 1-800-555-6236 or e-mailing info@lll.ca.

***

Lutheran Public Radio

EXPERT GUESTS, EXPANSIVE TOPICS, EXTOLLING CHRIST… Issues, Etc. features expert guests in theology, Biblical interpretation, apologetics, ethics, philosophy, law and culture.  Issues, Etc. is hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken and consistently ranks among the Top Podcasts in Religion & Spirituality with Apple Podcasts. This weeks subjects include: The Christmas Hymn “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming,” The Movie “Spider-Man: No Way Home,” What Can We Learn from “The Benedict Option”?, Jesus Seeking the Lost in Luke 15 and more.    You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

***

In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the Lord’s work of physical healing through the gift of medicine and skilled medical staff.
• For our brothers and sisters in the faith: our Pastor, Rev. Zakel, and Rev. Kevin Walrath, our Pastor Emeritus

Prayers of Supplication

• For those in mourning
• For the aged and infirm, as well as those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• For those being treated for cancer, and for all caregivers, family and friends, that the Lord would comfort them with His Love as they seek to minister to their loved ones.
• For all those affected by, suffering from, and recovering from ongoing health issues.
• For for the unemployed and underemployed; that the Lord would provide meaningful employment
• In humble repentance, that the Lord would bring an end to COVID according to His will, and that He would teach us to live with it in the meantime, humbly trusting His mercy to sustain us; and for those suffering from COVID.

***

Upcoming Events at Prince of Peace:

• Christmas Eve Services – Fri. December 24th @ 2:00PM & 7:30PM
• Christmas Day Service – Sat. December 25th @ 10:30AM
• First Sunday after Christmas – Sun. December 26th @ 10:30A

Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region, and Synod:

• June 10 – 13th, 2022 – LCC Synodical Convention, Edmonton, AB
• July 15 – 19th, 2022 – National Youth Gathering – Winnipeg, MB

***

Tags: news