Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord! O Lord, hear my voice!
Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleas for mercy!
If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness, that you may be feared.
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In the Word: this week at Prince of Peace
Sunday Morning Christian Education Hour at 9:00 AM
Sunday Morning Divine Service at 10:30 AM
Thursday Evening Catechism Class at 6:00 PM
Friday Morning Bible Study at 10:00 AM
Pastor Zakel is available by appointment for Holy Absolution.
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In your personal and/or family devotions this week:
You might consider looking ahead to the propers for this coming Sunday: Exodus 17:1-7; 1 Corinthians 9:24-10:5; Matthew 20:1-16; and Psalm 95:1-9. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB 555: “Salvation unto Us Has Come”
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Friday Morning Study
If you haven’t joined us before now, be encouraged to come and join in! We continue our exploration of the Apostles Creed, Friday at 10 AM. Yes, there is coffee!
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Wandering in the Wilderness…? No, it’s a Road Trip!
Would you like to see a biblical story come to life in live theatre? From June 6th to 8th a bus tour is planned to travel to the famous Sight and Sound’s Millennium Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to see a theatre production on the story of Moses. The trip will include other items of interest as well. If you are interested, please contact the office: office@poplc.ca for more information. If there is enough interest, the bus will make a pick-up stop at Prince of Peace.
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Halton Alive: Life Talks Conference
On Saturday, March 25th, Halton Alive will present their annual “Life Talks Conference,” a full-day conference that addresses the challenging life topics of our day and helps to navigate a compassionate response. This year’s topics include: euthanasia, abortion, human trafficking, reproductive technologies, and human suffering. Prince of Peace has twelve spots reserved – at no cost to you, except your time – for those who might be interested in this event, you can sign up to attend in the church entryway. For more information, you can talk with Pastor Zakel, or Pr. Em. Walrath.
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Concordia Lutheran Continuing Education and Enrichment Opportunities
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary welcomes pastors and laypeople to join seminary classes as auditors for personal and vocational enrichment. To “audit” a course is to “listen” to the instruction without participating fully. Auditors are not required to complete course assignments or exams. Auditors may attend in person or join from home by live video. Courses for this coming semester include New Testament Studies, Old Testament Studies, Pericope, Preaching in the Parish, Worship in the Parish, Church and Sacraments, Confessions I, and Theological Ethics. For information, click here..
Pastor would gladly loan books (if he has them) to anyone interested in auditing any of these courses.
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Lutheran Public Radio
THEOLOGY FOR WHITE COLLAR, BLUE COLLAR & CLERICAL COLLAR… 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 teachings include: I Am the Resurrection & the Life; The Nicene Creed; Pastoral Sabbaticals and more. You can listen on-demand 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
February 5
“Your Time to Shine”
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. John Nunes
Light is necessary for life; God’s light, even more so.
(Matthew 5:14-16)
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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LCC Ukraine Aid Fund
If you would like to financially support the mercy work of the pastors and people of our sister Church in the Ukraine during this time of crisis you can do so through Lutheran Church–Canada’s website: https://www.lutheranchurchcanada.ca/. Click on the banner, and it will take you to the donation portal. For a brief update on the efforts of our people in Ukraine, click here: https://www.canadianlutheran.ca/ukraine-update-serving-god-by-serving-his-people/
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Upcoming Events at Prince of Peace:
- Ladies’ Bible Study – Sat. February 18 @ 10:00AM
- Ash Wednesday – February 22, Service @ 7:00 PM
- First Sunday in Lent – February 26, service @ 10:30 AM
- Mid-Week Lenten Services – March 1 to 29 @ 7:00 PM
Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region and Synod:
- February 7 – Niagara and Hamilton circuits Pastors’ Winkel at St. Johns Lutheran Church Snyder, Stevensville
From Around the Circuit, Region, Synod, and Beyond:
The following are articles, podcasts, and interviews which Pastor would like to share with you for your Christian edification. He enjoyed them, maybe you will too? Enjoy!
- “A Lutheran View on Human Dignity”
an interview with Rev. M. Salemink (Issues, Etc.) - “The Nicene Creed, Part One”
an interview with Rev. W. Weedon (Issues, Etc.) - “Into the Valley”
article by Rev. M. Kasting, Ret. LCMS (Lutheran Witness)
In your Prayers
Prayers of Thanksgiving
- For seasonable weather.
- For God’s gracious favour towards us in Christ Jesus, and for the gifts of His abundant grace given in Word and Sacrament.
- For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.
Prayers of Supplication
- For our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially the youth and young adults of our congregation, that our Lord would never allow them to fall away from the faith.
- For all mothers with child, and young families.
- For our sister congregations of Redeemer, Hamilton and Christ our Saviour, Grimsby, and also for Pastor A. Astley (and his family) who recently accepted the Divine Call to serve as pastor of St. Luke, Ottawa.
- For the aged and infirm, as well as those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- For all those suffering from mental and spiritual afflictions.
- For all those affected by, suffering from, and recovering from ongoing health issues.
- 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 who are travelling.
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Supporting My Home CongregationFor your convenience, there are three ways to make financial contributions to Prince of Peace, other than with your offering envelope: 1. LCC Web site
You may also link directly to the payment portal at https://lutheranchurch-canada.tng-secure.com/ 2. Monthly EFT 3. Personal Cheque Heavenly Father, You have richly blessed us through Jesus Christ, our Lord. |
