Sunday Mornings

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 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

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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 33:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13, Luke 21:25-36, and Psalm 25:1-10. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB 332 – “Savior of the Nations, Come.”  

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Christian Education Hour:

“A Prophet Serves” is the title for this coming Sunday’s lesson. Having been raised in the tabernacle from the time he was a young child, Samuel continues to serve Eli the priest. One night, Samuel runs to Eli, thinking Eli is calling his name. Eli sends Samuel back to bed, assuring him he had not called. As the pattern repeats, Eli tells Samuel to lie down once again but then next time respond, “Speak, Lord, for Your servant hears” (1 Samuel 3:9). When the Lord calls once again, He gives Samuel a vision of how Samuel will succeed Eli rather than Eli’s “worthless” sons.

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Christmas is Coming… But first, Advent!

The daily Advent devotion booklet from Lutheran Hour Ministries is now available in the narthex. Each year Christians reflect on the hope God offers the world at Christmas. Born unto us–God’s Son, our Saviour–Jesus is the fulfillment of the Father’s promise to send a Redeemer. Announced beforehand by the prophets, in the Christ Child we have the Child of Promise; in Him we have the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life. These brief devotions are perfect for personal reflection or to share with family and friends, and will help prepare you to celebrate the true meaning of the season. Pick up your copy this Sunday!

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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 $5. For more information you can go to the Guild information page on the Seminary Website (linked here).

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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.

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: The Advent Hymn “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending,” Encouragement for Christians in World of Darkness, A Lutheran View of Transgenderism, The Socialist Attack on the Family, Jesus’ Transfiguration 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 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, including our Pastor and his family.

Prayers of Supplication

• For those who mourn
• 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.
• 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:

• Joyful Seniors – Wed. November 24 @ 1:00PM
• First Sunday in Advent – November 28th, 2021
• Mid-week Advent services: December 1st, 8th & 15th @ 7:30PM
• Ladies’ Bible Study – Sat. December 18th @ 10:00AM
• Christmas Eve Services – Fri. December 24th @ 2:00PM & 7:30PM
• Christmas Day Service – Sat. December 25th @ 10:30AM

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

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