Christian Education Hour starting 9:00AM
Divine Service starting 10:30AM

 “I was glad when they said to me,
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord!'”

Ontario is in stage 3 of its reopening plan and capacity is limited by the ability to maintain physical distancing (see https://www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario for details). While there is room for you to show up without registering, we do ask that you would please CONTACT THE CHURCH OFFICE to register for the 10:30AM worship service and Communion.  

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: Amos 5:6-15, Hebrews 3:12-19, Mark 10:17-22, and Psalm 90:12-17. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB 694 – Thee Will I Love, My Strength, My Tower. 

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Christian Education Hour 
“A Promising Dream” is the title of this coming Sunday’s lesson. Jacob undeservedly receives his father’s blessing—he and his offspring will dwell in the land of Canaan. As the days of Isaac’s life approach their end, Jacob rightly fears for his life. Following the urging of Isaac and Rebekah, Jacob sets out for the house of his uncle Laban. Along the way, Jacob dreams of a ladder reaching to heaven, with the Lord Himself standing at the top. The pre-incarnate Christ repeats God’s promise to give this land to Jacob and his descendants.

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Thanksgiving Display
If you would like to contribute to our Thanksgiving worship display please drop off items at the church by Saturday October 9.  Thank you, Altar Guild

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Seminary Food Drive
We are collecting food donations for the Seminary once again this year.  We plan to deliver our donations for Harvest Day at the Seminary.  Please bring items to the church by October 10. 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.) They thank you for all your support.

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Lutheran Church-Canada National Youth Gathering
Youth leaders, join us and our 2022 NYG Guest Speaker, Cassie Moore, on October 16 at 3:30PM for a Youth Ministry Round Table. A candid discussion about Gen Z. Learn more about what makes this younger generation unique and about the ways they’ve been profoundly affected by recent events. We’ll discuss practical ways to reach them where they’re at, pray for them, and bless them in these unprecedented times. Join other youth leaders on Zoom for learning, discussion and support! Please register by October 10 by going to https://forms.gle/AXtEYuj2dbFNjSTJ9, or visit www.lccnyg.ca.

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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.

October 10
“Giving God Our Garbage”
Canadian Guest Speaker: Dr. Harold Ristau
Everything belongs to God and there isn’t anything anyone could possibly give Him that He doesn’t already have. And yet, there is one thing He desires: our garbage—our sins, our shame, our guilt—that He might put it all on Jesus.
(1 Samuel 2:1-10)

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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Lutheran Public Radio

TOP PODCAST IN RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY… 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 week’s topics include: Christians & Governing Authorities in the Lutheran Confessions; What I Wish My Non-Lutheran Family Members Knew about Classical Christian Creeds; Pastoral Leadership; Old Testament Matriarch Esther and more.   You can listen on-demand at issuesetc.org, the Lutheran Public Radio mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

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In your Prayers

Prayers of Supplication

• those in mourning, those being treated for cancer, those recovering from surgery, and 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.
• For those suffering with anxiety, depression, and those who are unemployed or underemployed. Those coping with the chances and changes of life.
• For persecuted Christians the world over; that they would hold fast to the Lord in the faith once delivered to the saints even in the face of prison and death.
• That the Lord would preserve us from all plague and pestilence, and from all fear; and that He would speedily bring an end to this pandemic according to His will

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the Lord’s work of physical healing through the gift of medicine and skilled medical staff.

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Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region, and Synod:

• October 16th, 2021 – Harvest Day at the Seminary
• October 31th, 2021 – Reformation Sunday
• November 7th, 2021 – All Saints Day (Observed)
• November 14th, 2021 – Prince of Peace Annual General Meeting
• November 28th, 2021 – First Sunday in Advent
• June 10 – 13th, 2022 – LCC Synodical Convention, Edmonton, AB
• July 15 – 19th, 2022 – National Youth Gathering – Winnipeg, MB

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