Sunday Mornings

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

Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways.
Psalm 128:1

The province updated their current advice to churches as of January 5th in response to the current situation, you can read it here. This new guidance restricts our capacity to 50% of a space. While we will not turn anyone away from the Lord’s house, we have means to address any possible overflow, by seating in other areas of the church. Still, 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.  Lastly, we do ask that if you are sick or experiencing symptoms (or someone in your household is) that you stay home and join the service remotely.

Please continue to be mindful of the masking and distancing requirements. 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. 

For those unable to attend in person, who desire Holy Absolution and the Lord’s Supper, Pastor Zakel is available by appointment. 

May Almighty God be merciful to us, and strengthen our faith.

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

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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: Jeremiah 1:4-10 & 17-19, Psalm 71:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:31b-13:13, and Luke 4:31-44. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB # 842 “Son of God, Eternal Savior.”

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Christian Education Hour:

Join us  for Christian Education Hour, Sundays @ 9:00AM in the Sanctuary. 

“Comfort in Captivity” is the theme for our lesson this coming Sunday. When Nebuchadnezzar takes the Israelites into exile in Babylon, Jeremiah writes to the exiles, assuring them of God’s continuing care for them. Through Jeremiah, God promises a new covenant where His people will live eternally through Jesus.

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The 2022 National Youth Gathering

The NYG will be in Winnipeg from July 15-19, and registration is available 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/.

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Lutheran Public Radio

WHERE DOCTRINE IS LIFE… Issues, Etc. is a radio talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken. This week’s topics include: A Lutheran Response to Relativism; Luther, Walther & Depression; The Movie “Don’t Look Up;” Liturgical Living and more.  You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

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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.

January 30
“It’s Not the Healthy”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
The story of a pastor who preached Christ’s forgiveness to a congregation of criminals.
(Luke 5:17-39 )

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.

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In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the gift of life; especially that of eternal life in Jesus.
• For the gifts of medicine and science, that we would use them appropriately as gifts, according to God’s design and purpose.
• For our brothers and sisters in the faith: our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath

Prayers of Supplication

• For good and wise government, and all those in authority.
• 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
• That the Lord would deliver us from all false gods, those things which we fear, love, and trust too much and can’t live without.
• 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.

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Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region, and Synod:

• A Circuit Youth event is being planned to occur at Pilgrim; more details to follow when they become available.
• June 10 – 13th, 2022 – LCC Synodical Convention, Edmonton, AB
• July 15 – 19th, 2022 – National Youth Gathering – Winnipeg, MB

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