A holy day has dawned upon us.
Come, all you nations, and worship the Lord.
Alleluia.

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In the Word: this week at Prince of Peace

Wednesday Evening Advent Service – 7:00 PM
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service – 7:00 PM
Christmas Day – Feast of the Nativity of Our Lord – 10:30 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, The Nativity of Our Lord: Exodus 40:17-21, 34-38; Titus 3:4-7; John 1:1-18; and Psalm 2. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB # 382: “We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth.”

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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!

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

EDUCATION & EDIFICATION… 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 interview topics include: The Movie “Avatar,” Marriage Enrichment, Looking Forward to Christmas Sunday, Jesus Heals Jairus’s Daughter 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

December 25
“A Shoot from the Stump”
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
A shoot springs forth from the stump of Jesse. Is it a sign of hope–or a threat?
(Isaiah 11:1)

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 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
  • Circumcision and Name of Jesus – Sun. January 1 @ 10:30 AM

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!

• • • “Progressive Public Education”
      an interview with Mr. J. Pauling, (Issues, etc.)
    • “Marriage Enrichment, Part Two”
      an interview with Rev. D. Petersen, (Issues, Etc.)
    • “Your Word Leaped from Heaven”
      by Mr. M. Block, (Canadian Lutheran)

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In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the greatest gift given to mankind, Our Lord Jesus Christ.
• For the gift of the eternal and unchanging Word of God.
• For the gift of family, those present, those absent, and those with the Lord.
• For all the gifts of God’s Creation given to us.
• For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.

Prayers of Supplication

• For all the faithful; that they would never be allowed to fall away from the Faith. And for those long absent, ignorant, and unbelieving hearts, that the Holy Spirit may kindle in them a godly desire and love for the things of God.
• 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.
• For all those who are travelling.

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