Sunday Mornings

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

My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God.
Psalm 84:2

The province has moved into the next phase of its reopening plan, you can read it here. We will not turn anyone away from the Lord’s house, and 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. For those who regularly attend each Sunday, your attendance will automatically be assumed unless otherwise noted to the contrary. 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. May Almighty God be merciful to us, and strengthen our faith.

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

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: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Hebrews 3:1-6, Luke 9:28-36 and Psalm 99. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB # 413 “O Wondrous Type! O Vision Fair.”

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Ash Wednesday

Join us on March 2nd at 7:30PM for the service of Corporate Confession and Absolution, the imposition of ashes, and Holy Communion. This service begins the season of Lent as we prepare for the celebration of our Lord’s death and resurrection.

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Christian Education Hour:

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

“The Wine Sign” is the lesson for this coming Sunday, February 27. While Jesus and His mother are guests at a wedding in Cana, Mary asks Him to assist the wedding hosts, who have run out of wine. In Jesus’ first recorded miracle, He changes a large volume of plain water into wine that is superior to what has already been served. Those who witnessed this miracle marvel at what He has done.

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Seminary Food Drive:

We are collecting food donations for the Seminary once again this year.  Our red bin is located in the foyer.  As most of this year’s seminary students are single they would appreciate some prepared and/or easy to prepare meals such as hamburgers, hot dogs, big cans of soup, frozen dinners, spaghetti, spaghetti sauce, cheese whiz, peanut butter, crackers, bread, butter, etc. (the Seminary has a large freezer.) They thank you for all your support!

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Calling all young adults!

EDLYA is hosting their first in-person retreat in over two years! East District Lutheran Young Adults (18-35 year olds) are gathering in person on Saturday March 5th at First St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wellesley. A guest speaker will be speaking about Sharing Your Faith and how you are more equipped to do so than you might think. Due to COVID considerations, the event will be a day event, 11AM to 7PM, with the speaker making his presentation at 2PM over zoom. For information, and to register, see edlya.ca.

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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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LCC Youth Assemble! 

If you’re planning to attend the National Youth Gathering this summer in Winnipeg and want the opportunity to meet other youth from across Canada BEFORE the NYG, we have an event for you! This is the gathering before the Gathering! Meet us on Zoom on Friday, March 4, from 9:00-10:30PM (EST), where we’ll have two 30-minute interactive sessions with other youth groups, so that when we arrive in Winnipeg, we’ll know a few more people and can build on relationships that have started online! You’ll get to meet, greet, ask questions, and maybe even play games with brothers and sisters in Christ from all over the country. Register your group via this form by February 28 and we’ll send you the Zoom link. And if your time zone only allows for you to participate in one interactive session, we’d still love for you to join us!

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LWMLC Ontario District Convention

All the ladies of the Ontario District are invited to attend the upcoming Ontario District LWMLC Convention,  June 9th to 11th at Grace Lutheran Church in St. Catharines. We will be conducting Bible Studies, selecting Mission Projects and enjoying fellowship with each other. Due to restructuring, this will be the last Ontario District Convention. If you would like the experience of meeting in a social setting, with a large group of Lutheran women, at a very reasonable cost, this is your opportunity.

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Lutheran Public Radio

PREMIER CONFERENCE FOR LUTHERAN LAITY… You’re invited to attend the 2022 Issues, Etc. “Making the Case” Conference Friday, June 24 and Saturday, June 25 at Concordia University Chicago.  Speakers include: Bryan Wolfmueller, Will Weedon, Dr. Paivi Rasanen, Dr. Albert Mohler, Dr. Joel Biermann, Bill Barr and Chris Rosebrough.  Early-bird registration is $135 and includes three meals.  Reduced room rates, including on-campus dorms, are available.  For more information, visit issuesetc.org or call (618) 223-8385.

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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.

February 27
“Greatness”
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
Dr. Michael Zeigler recounts the life of Eric Liddell, the Olympic champion who ran with perseverance a much different race as a Christian missionary in China.
(Luke 9:1-48)

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 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 the Church, and for our country and countrymen, and for all nations of the world that we would live together in harmony and peace; that God would hinder and bring to nothing the plans of those who desire to stir up violence and strife.
• For those in authority, that they would govern justly and according to God’s will and purpose.
• For the aged and infirm, as well as those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
• 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 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.

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Upcoming Events at Prince of Peace:

• Ash Wednesday Service – March 2nd @ 7:30PM
• Lenten Services – Every Wednesday March 9th to April 6th @ 7:30PM
• Daylight Saving Time begins – Sunday, March 13th

Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region, and Synod:

• March 4th – LCC Youth Assemble, on-line, 9:00PM
• March 5th – EDLYA In-Person Retreat, Wellesley, ON
• March 14th to 16th – Pastors & Deacons Conference, Niagara Falls, ON
• June 9 – 11th – Ontario District LWMLC Convention, St. Catharines, ON
• June 10 – 13th – LCC Synodical Convention, Edmonton, AB
• July 15 – 19th – National Youth Gathering – Winnipeg, MB

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