Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts!
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: Amos 9:11-15; Romans 12:6-16; John 2:1-11; and Psalm 67. The Hymn of the Day will be LSB # 402: “The Only Son from Heaven.”

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Friday Morning Studies Resume, January 13, at 10AM.

We continue our conversation by wrapping up the Ten Commandments. If you haven’t joined us before now in this study, be encouraged to come and join in!

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Ladies Bible Study:

The Ladies Bible Study group will be meeting on Saturday, January 21 at 10:00 AM.   In 2022 we raised $206 from our Toonies for mission work or projects.  Through Canadian Lutheran World Relief’s “Gifts from the Heart” catalogue, we gave to emergency food; shelter for refugees; refugee sponsorship; and a full garden. Thank you Ladies! At our next Ladies Bible Study, we will select our Secret Prayer Pals for 2023.  If you are unable to attend the breakfast and would like to be a Secret Prayer Pal (or not) please let us know; office@poplc.ca. Come, join us as we look to God’s word for hope and joy

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Lutheran Public Radio

EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF LUTHERANS… 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 subjects include: Biblical Archeology’s Top Discoveries of 2022, The Secularization of the West, The Wedding at Cana, Jesus Calls the First Disciples and more.  You can listen 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

January 15
“Gifts to Share”
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler
A body of water becomes stagnant when there is no outflow. The same could be said of us.
(Colossians 1:29)

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:

• • • Morning Bible Study – Fri. January 13 @ 10:00 AM
    • Church Council Meeting – Wed. January 18 @ 6:30 PM
    • Ladies Bible Study – Sat. January 21 @ 10:00 AM
    • Transfiguration Sunday – January 29, 10:30 AM Service

Upcoming Events in the Circuit, Region and Synod:

• • • Thu. January 13 – Pastors’ Winkel @ Trinity Lutheran Church, Fisherville

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!

• • • “Why December 25th?”
      article by Rev. A. Stephens, (Lutheran Witness)
    • “Compassionate Abortion?
      article by Dr. D. Harrison, (Lutheran Witness)
    • “Sins of the Amorites”  
      Podcast with Rev. Dr. A. Koontz and Rev. J. Fisk, (Brief History of Power)***

In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the eternal gifts we receive in Holy Baptism.
• For the gifts of marriage, and chaste singlehood.
• For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.

Prayers of Supplication

• 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 those who have or are undergoing struggles in their marriages
• For the lonely; and also for those who mourn the loss of loved ones
• 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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