You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!
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
Wednesday Evening Mid-Week Advent Service – 7:00 PM
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: Deuteronomy 18:15-19; Philippians 4:4-7; John 1:19-28; and Psalm 111. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB # 357: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.”

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An Opportunity for Family Fellowship:

This Coming Sunday, December 18th, we will gather in the basement during our regularly scheduled Christian Education hour (starting at 9:00 AM) for a time of coffee, carols, crafts, cookies (and other things). The whole church family is invited to participate before the Divine Service.

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Advent Devotions 2022:

Advent is a great time to slow down and draw near to our Lord through the discipline of private and/or family prayer, especially with it’s themes of “waiting and watching” for our Lord’s second coming. There are a limited number of copies available in the church entry but if you would like to use the digital option, here are the links:

• Lutheran Hour Ministries – Advent Devotion: “A Son is Given”
• Lutheran Hour Ministries – Family Devotion: “A Son is Given” (a supplement for younger families)
• Steadfast Lutherans Advent Devotion: “Come and See…”

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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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Christmas Poinsettias:

If you would like to donate Poinsettias to our Christmas display please drop them off at the church up to Friday, December 23. Poinsettias can be collected after the Christmas Day service. Thank You!

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Ladies Bible Study:

The next Ladies Bible Study will be a festive morning and everyone is asked to bring a small gift that will enable your secret prayer pal to be revealed!  Saturday, December 17 at 10:00AM.

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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!

Bring a smile to your loved one this Christmas season with a meaningful gift that shares hope with someone in need. New gifts in this year’s catalogue include veterinary care for livestock, and infant hygiene kits for new mothers displaced from their homes in Ukraine. Pick up a catalogue in the entryway, or visit clwr.org/GFTH, or call 1-800-661-2597.

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Lutheran Public Radio

UNANSWERED BIBLE QUESTIONS… Issues, Etc., a radio-talk show and podcast produced by Lutheran Public Radio, will have Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Brian Kachelmeier respond to your unanswered Bible questions.  You can submit your question via email: talkback@issuesetc.org; Facebook: facebook.com/issuesetc; or the Issues, Etc. Comment Line: (618) 223-8382.  You can listen to the interview at your convenience 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

December 18
“Gestures of Hope”
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
Dr. Michael Zeigler shows how even the smallest acts of kindness can go a long way, by God’s grace.
(Isaiah 7:14)

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:

• • Advent & Christmas Services:
    Wed. December 14 @ 7:00PM – “The World Refuses to See”
    Wed. December 21 @ 7:00PM – “Seeing by Believing”
    Sat. December 24 @ 7:00PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
    Sun. December 25 @ 10:30AM The Nativity of Our Lord
  • Ladies Bible Study – December 17 @ 10:00AM
  • Christian Education Hour Christmas Celebration: “Coffee, Crafts, Carols, and Cookies!?” –
    December 18 @ 9:00AM (All welcome!)

Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region and Synod:

• December 8 – Pastors’ Winkel at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Hamilton

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!

• • “Your Word Leaped from Heaven”
    by Mr. M. Block, (Canadian Lutheran)
  • “Christians and the Metaverse”
    an interview with Rev. R. Askins, (Issues, etc.)
  • “Marriage Enrichment, Part One”
    an interview with Rev. D. Petersen, (Issues, Etc.)

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In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the eternal hope stored up for us with Christ Jesus and the peace it gives.
• For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.

Prayers of Supplication

• For our youth and young adults; that the Lord would kindle in them zeal for the gifts given to them in Holy Baptism.
• For all those whose hearts are burdened this time of year with grief.
• 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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