The LORD reigns, let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!
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: 2 Kings 5:1-15a; Romans 12:16-21; Matthew 8:1-13; and Psalm 110:1-4.  The Hymn of the Day will be LSB 571: “God Loved the World So That He Gave.”

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Friday Morning Study

If you haven’t joined us before now, be encouraged to come and join in! We begin our exploration of the Apostles Creed, Friday at 10 AM.

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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

STUDY GOD’S WORD IN 2023… The Word of the Lord Endures Forever is a daily, 15-minute, verse-by-verse Bible study produced by Lutheran Public Radio and hosted by LCMS Pastor Will Weedon.  You can listen at thewordendures.org or your favorite podcast provider. If you are not a regular attendee of Bible Study, this is a great way to get your feet wet in the ongoing study of God’s Word. You are of course, always welcome at your pastor’s bible study.

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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 22
“Whatever You Do”
Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jason Broge
The mundane just isn’t mundane when seen through heaven’s eyes.
(Colossians 3:17-21)

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:

• • • Church Council Meeting – Wed. January 18 @ 6:30 PM
    • Ladies Bible Study – Sat. January 21 @ 10:00 AM
    • Ladies Guild -Mon. January 23 @ 7:00 PM
    • Transfiguration Sunday – January 29, 10:30 AM Service
    • Joyful Seniors – January 31 @ 1:00 PM

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!

• • • • “The Congregation and Young Families”
        an interview with Mrs. K. Fiene (Issues, Etc.)
      • “Marriage Enrichment, Part 4”
        an interview with Rev. Dr. D. Petersen (Issues, Etc.)
      • “Back to Basics”
        article by Rev. D. Haberstock, Central Region LCC (Canadian Lutheran)

In your Prayers

Prayers of Thanksgiving

• For the gift of faith, and the content of that faith, Jesus.
• For those organizations which seek to uphold the sanctity of life in the midst of a culture of death.
• For our Pastor, Rev. David Zakel, and Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Kevin Walrath.

Prayers of Supplication

• For our children, that they may never fall away from Christ.
• For those struggling with guilt, that they may here the Gospel of Christ and come to trust in Him for forgiveness.
• For our sister congregations of Redeemer, Hamilton and Christ our Saviour, Grimsby, and also for Pastor A. Astley (and his family) who recently accepted the Divine Call to serve as pastor of St. Luke, Ottawa.
• 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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