Show us your steadfast love, O Lord,
and grant us your salvation. 
Alleluia.

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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.   They are: they are Jeremiah 23:5-8; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 21:1-9; and Psalm 24. The hymn of the day will be LSB 332 – Savior of the Nations, Come.

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Christian Education Hour:

“The Passover Promise” is this coming Sunday’s lesson about God’s establishment of the Passover (based on Exodus 12:1-32). God, through Moses, threatens one final plague—worse than any previously experienced. Following God’s instructions, the Israelites make careful preparations for the Passover, marking their doorposts with the blood of a lamb prepared for the feast. The final plague takes place at midnight as all the firstborn throughout Egypt die. The Egyptians hand over their valuables, hastening the Israelites away.

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EDLYA Retreat:

November 25-27th in Scarborough. If you are a young adult, 18-35, then don’t let this exciting opportunity pass you by! COST: $35 flat rate for everyone, $10 deduction for married couples, $20 day rate, $20 First-timer, $15 own Food. Doors open at 9:00PM Friday at St. Matthew’s in Scarborough (3159 Lawrence Ave E). Registration details are on the EDLYA Facebook page and website.

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Christmas Food Drive:

From now until Christmas we are collecting non-perishable & perishable food items (kept in the fridge downstairs) for the Concordia Lutheran Seminary in St. Catharines, for the students and their families.  Donations can be left in the red box in the entryway (or in the downstairs fridge/freezer) and will be delivered to the seminary early in the New Year. Thank You!

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Looking for help

Do you enjoy reading Bible stories, or making crafts? Have you ever dreamt about sharing the faith with young children? We are looking for an individual, or several individuals who would be willing to teach Sunday School on a rotational basis beginning in the New Year. If you are interested, or know someone who might be, please talk to our Sunday School Superintendent or Pastor.

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CLWR’s Gifts from the Heart catalogue is available now!

Your gifts have the power to change lives this Christmas. Share God’s love with the world and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others with Gifts from the Heart! Choose just the right gift for that person on your list, they’ll send you a beautiful card you can share with your loved one to tell them about the special gift made in their honour. Collect a catalogue in the entryway, or visit clwr.org/GFTH, or call 1-800-661-2597.

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Lutheran Public Radio

LOOKING FORWARD TO SUNDAY MORNING… Issues, Etc. is a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio in Collinsville, IL and hosted by LCMS Pastor Todd Wilken.  You can listen to weekly studies of the Biblical texts, prayers and hymns of the day.  Pastor Sean Daenzer of LCMS Worship will lead us through the three-year lectionary.  Pastor Peter Bender of the Concordia Catechetical Academy will lead us through the one-year lectionary.  You can listen at your convenience at issuesetc.org, the LPR mobile app and your favorite podcast provider.

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CLWR Raising Funds for Flooding in Pakistan

In response to the flooding emergency in Pakistan, CLWR is joining leading Canadian aid agencies in raising funds to rush assistance to those in need. The priority is to provide emergency shelter, food, mosquito nets, safe drinking water, sanitation, and health care. Learn more or donate at clwr.org/pakistan.

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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

November 27
“Freshly Fallen Snow”
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
Dr. Michael Zeigler talks about fresh snow and fresh starts.
(Isaiah 2:1-5)

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:

• First Sunday in Advent – Divine Service November 27 @ 10:30AM
• Advent Mid-Week Services: Wednesdays @ 7:00PM
  November 30 – “Christ Gives Eyes to See”
  December   7 – “Calling Friends and Family to See Jesus”
  December 14 – “The World Refuses to See”
  December 21 – “Seeing by Believing”

Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region and Synod:

• November 25-27 – EDLYA Retreat, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Scarborough
• December 4 – Advent Lessons & Carols, Concordia Lutheran Seminary, St. Catharines
• December 8 – Pastors’ Winkel at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Hamilton

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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. Enjoy!

• “Black Adam: Triumphantly Average”
  by Rev. T. Giese, (Canadian Lutheran)
• “The Difficult Sayings of Jesus: You are Gods”
  an interview with Rev. D. Petersen, (Issues, Etc.)
• “How to Study the Bible at Home”
  by Rev. Dr. J. Lane, (Lutheran Witness.)

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In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the continued coming of our Lord to us in Word and Sacrament
• For the armor of light, our Lord’s own righteousness, we receive in Holy Baptism.
• For our brothers and sisters in Christ, and the unity of the Faith given to us in Christ Jesus
• For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.

Prayers of Supplication

• For a contrite and humble spirit that waits on the Lord.
• 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 suffering any need, especially those looking for employment.
• 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.

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