AS WE GATHER The final three weeks of the Church Year are traditionally concerned with “the last things.” The lessons of the Church bring a special opportunity to reflect on the end of time and on the end of our earthly lives. In the Apostles’ Creed, we affirm our belief in the resurrection of the body, which is God’s good but temporary gift to us while we are living on earth. With all who have died in the faith before us, we await the coming of the Lord. Paul writes, “We shall all be changed.” Our faithful worship helps us prepare for that glorious event!
BIBLE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Amos 5:18–24 (The Lord calls for justice.)
EPISTLE READING: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18 (The Day of the Lord is coming.)
HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 25:1–13 (The parable of the wise and foolish virgins)
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 16th 6:45 pm Youth Worship Night / Walnut Grove Lutheran
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
REMEMBRANCE DAY: Every year on November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace. We honour those who fought for Canada in the First World War (1914-1918), the Second World War (1939-1945), and the Korean War (1950-1953), as well as those who have served since then. More than 2.3 million Canadians have served our country in this way, and more than 118,000 have died. They gave their lives and their futures so that we may live in peace.
YOUTH WORSHIP NIGHT @ WALNUT GROVE LUTHERAN
Hello! I would like to extend an invitation on behalf of Walnut Grove Youth to our upcoming youth worship night! The worship night is for youth in grades six through twelve. We will be gathering at Walnut Grove Lutheran Church on Thursday, Nov. 16th from 6:45 to 9pm. The night will consist of music and singing, games, small groups and a talk based off of the theme “Love Thy Neighbour”.
Our hope and prayer is to connect the youth of the Fraser Valley in a fun and exciting environment where they can make new friends and be encouraged in their faith. If you are willing, please share this with your church’s youth. We look forward to connecting with you and worshipping God together!
At our event we will be collecting shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. We welcome you to be a part of this project and help us send these boxes to those in need. For more information on what this mission is about, or how to acquire and fill a box, you can find more details at https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child Please RSVP and let me know if you have any questions.
God bless! Kathleen Penner / Director of Youth Ministry Walnut Grove Lutheran Church
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE November 1st – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
“I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Amen.” ― Martin Luther Martin Luther Quotes (Author of The Bondage of the Will) (goodreads.com)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
The last Sunday in October is our annual festival of Reformation. Reformation celebrates the basics of the Christian faith and renewal in the church. On Oct. 31, 1517, Dr. Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk and teacher, posted his Ninety-Five Theses on the Castle Church door — the church bulletin door — in Wittenberg, Germany. It was the day before All Hallows (All Saints) Day, when all would come to the Castle Church for worship. Luther’s All Hallows Eve action — desiring that the church be faithful to the Gospel — is widely regarded as the beginning of the Reformation.
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday /Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Nov 1st10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE November 1st – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
“I cannot choose but adhere to the word of God, which has possession of my conscience; nor can I possibly, nor will I even make any recantation, since it is neither safe nor honest to act contrary to conscience! Here I stand; I cannot do otherwise, so help me God! Amen.” ― Martin Luther Martin Luther Quotes (Author of The Bondage of the Will) (goodreads.com)
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October – November 2023
Oct 20th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Mission Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday /Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Nov 1st10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 3rd 5:30-8:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 4th 9:00 am LWML-C Ladies Fall Gathering – St. Paul’s Lutheran, Chwk.
Nov 5th 10:30 am Communion Service/ All Saints Sunday/Daylight Savings Ends
Nov 7th 9:30 am WINKEL
Nov 7th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 8th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Nov 11th Remembrance Day
Nov 12th 10:30 am Worship Service /Guest Pastor Norm Miller/ Shoebox Deadline
Nov 13th Church Office Closed
Nov 14th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 15th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 17th 5:30 pm Young Life Meeting
Nov 19th 10:30 am Communion Service / Christmas Banquet Tickets available
Nov 21st 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 22nd 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Nov 26th 10:30 am Worship Service / Memory Tree Ornament Workshop (1 Hr)
Nov 28th 11:00 am Bible Study
Nov 29th 10:00 am Sewing for Missions
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 18 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This happens because of you and your incredible gift of time and talents. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls and include school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt and more.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
LWML – Canada 30th Anniversary
Today we are celebrating LWMLC Mission Sunday here at Trinity Lutheran. Please check the bulletin board in the narthex to see the list of Mission projects undertaken by LWMLC. The majority are now paid, but not all are completely funded, so any Mites you wish to contribute will help reach all the goals. Envelopes are available and specific information about making a Mite contribution is on the Trinity Lutheran website.
The Rhode’s Family Farm ~ Families and ALL ages are welcome.
Pre-register @ info@chilliwacklutheran.com or contact St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Chilliwack for more information.
Oaks of Righteousness Seminar
Ladies are invited to attend this seminar being hosted by Saviour Lutheran Church in Ladner on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Registration is $5. and opening coffee and lunch will be provided. Please see poster in the Narthex.
LWMLC Fraser Valley Zone – Ladies Fall Gathering Saturday, November 4, 2023 / St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Chilliwack 9 am – 2 pm – $12. Includes registration, coffee, and lunch. Come and celebrate LWMLC’s 30th anniversary! Speaker – Sherley Hearty, LWMLC VP ABC Admin. An ingathering for the Ann Davis Transition House will be collected. This is a safe shelter for adult women and their children who are victims of domestic violence. There is a list of needed items, and donations would be gratefully received. There will be a box in the Narthex for donations which will be taken to the gathering. Please see the posters, and the sign-up sheet for carpooling, in the Narthex.
Memory Tree Ornament Workshop
We are planning a workshop for adult members of the congregation who would like to make a “memory ornament” to go on the Memory Tree. The fee will be $3. each to help cover cost of materials. This will be following church on November 26th and there will be a sign-up sheet so we know how many to plan for. The ornament is to commemorate a family loved-one who has passed on. It will be from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and you can take the ornament home to finish if not completed in the one-hour time-frame. The tree will be put up at the start of Advent, Dec.
November Meeting – Our next LWMLC meeting will be on Wednesday, November 8th at 10am in the conference/library room. All ladies are welcome to join us for coffee and Christian fellowship.
Prayer Pal Party ~ Plans are underway for the annual Prayer Pal Party. Please mark your calendar for Sunday, December 10th. This will follow the regular Sunday service.
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
AS WE GATHER: God calls His people to lives of commitment, including making commitments to the Church and to the nation where the people live. Ultimately, God is Lord over both the Church and over all nations. Sometimes, in His providence, He shows His dominion in ways not readily understood. He may use non-Christian leaders and unchristian nations to further His gracious plans. In living our lives, we are called to carry out the duties and responsibilities associated with citizenship in our nation. At the same time we are to demonstrate our highest allegiance to God by being people of faith who show love and evidence hope in all situations.
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 45:1-7(There is none beside the Lord who rules the world)
EPISTLE READING: 1 Thess. 1:1-10(God’s chosen people in Christ as examples of faith)
HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 22:15-22 (Teaching about giving what is due to Caesar and to God)
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October 2023
Oct 15th 10:30 am Communion Service / Operation Christmas Child Kick Off
Oct 17th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 18th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 20th 5:30 – 8:30pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Mission Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am Bible Study
Oct 26th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday / Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am Bible Study – Halloween
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
**New** Tuesday Adult Bible Study! Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his weekly Tuesday bible study, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. Philippians has been chosen to be the focus of the study. All are welcome to attend!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~ OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 18 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone, We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This happens because of you and your incredible gift of time and talents. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls and include school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt and more.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information. THANK YOU for all your help!
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School at Trinity Lutheran Church is in full swing. It takes place every Sunday morning, starting right after the children’s message (about 15 minutes into the Divine Service).
All children from K to grade 7/8 are welcome. Teens are invited to come and help out. Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
Christmas joy in a Shoe Box Kick Off ~ October 15th! (This Sunday!)
The best Christmas gifts are the ones that come from the heart. And sometimes, they come from a Shoe Box!
The Canada-wide 2023 Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box collection season has begun, and thousands of individuals, families, churches, businesses, and community groups will be filling Shoe Boxes with gifts for less fortunate kids around the world.
These Shoe Boxes bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world, regardless of gender, race, religion or age.
Literature on the procedure of the project is included in each Shoe Box. Please fill a Shoe Box or two or even three and help bring the joy of Christmas to children around the world. **The return date for gift-filled Shoe Boxes is November 12th
Thank YOU to everyone who helped set up the Thanksgiving display as well as all those who were able to contribute either with food or financially. Your loving care and generosity to our community is appreciated!
“God not only pardoned our iniquities, but in addition overwhelmed us with blessings and spiritual gifts.” ― Martin Luther 10 Essential Martin Luther Quotes – HavenToday.org
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
AS WE GATHER Whenever we come together for the Lord’s Supper, we anticipate the eternal worship of heaven, which the Bible compares to a wedding feast. The Sacrament is a foretaste of the feast to come. God invited His people through the prophets. The description of that Meal includes seeing God face-to-face. In today’s Gospel, Jesus again extends the invitation through His parable, but He notes the varying responses it receives. Paul leads us to respond with rejoicing. Knowing that the eternal feast is ready, we may be content in all circumstances.
BIBLE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Isaiah 25:6–9 (There is only rejoicing at the heavenly banquet.)
EPISTLE READING: Philippians 4:4–13 (Knowing the Lord produces contentment in all circumstances.)
HOLY GOSPEL: Matthew 22:1–14 (The parable of the wedding feast)
AS WE GATHER It is difficult to give thanks when you are not content. To be content is to be satisfied with what you have. Sadly, even in this season of thanksgiving, we might be more familiar with the opposite of contentment—greed or covetousness. Perhaps the apostle Paul’s words from today’s Epistle can help. Even while under arrest in Rome for the sake of the Gospel, Paul still writes, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Paul’s “secret” when it comes to contentment is that in Christ, and in His strength, Paul has all he needs. Jesus’ death, resurrection, and presence in our lives gives us reason to be content and to give thanks today and every day! Give me Jesus, Give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, Give me Jesus.
Bible Readings
OLD TESTAMENT READING: Deuteronomy 8:1–10 (“Man does not live on bread alone.”)
EPISTLE READING: Philippians 4:6–20(Paul’s contentment in every situation)
HOLY GOSPEL: Luke 17:11–19: (Jesus heals the ten lepers.)
As announced at Sunday’s service, the men at Trinity have been invited by Calvin Presbyterian to their monthly breakfast meeting this Saturday at 8:00am at Roseland Restaurant. This month’s speaker will be presenting on Canada’s peacekeeping efforts. Breakfast and speaker will be done by 9:30.
By Thursday evening, we need to let Calvin and the restaurant know approximately how many of us will be attending. As such, if do wish to attend, please fill in your name and a “Yes” or “Maybe” on Trinity’s online form.
Please make arrangements in advance should you require access to the church outside of posted hours. Thank you
TLC’S UPCOMING SCHEDULE & EVENTS October 2023
Oct. 1st 10:30 am Communion Service / Sunday School
Oct 3rd 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 4th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 8th 10:30 am Worship Service / Thanksgiving Sunday
Oct 9th Church office Closed
Oct 10th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 11th 10:00 am LWML-C Meeting
Oct 15th 10:30 am Communion Service
Oct 17th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 18th 10:00 am Women’s Sewing for Missions
Oct 20th 5:30 – 8:30pm Young Life Meeting
Oct 22nd 10:30 am Worship Service / Voter’s Meeting / LWML-C Sunday
Oct 23rdPASTOR AWAY – Church Worker Conf. Oct 23-26
Oct 24th 11:00 am New Bible Study
Oct 29th 10:30 am Worship Service / Reformation Sunday / Daylight Savings / Bulletin Sunday
Oct 31st 11:00 am New Bible Study – Halloween
Volunteers are needed: It would be wonderful to have a list of volunteer readers to assist Pastor Henock Sunday mornings! They would read the Old Testament, Psalm & the Epistle Readings. If you can help, please speak to Pastor Henock or phone/email the church office.
New Adult Bible Study Coming Soon!
Pastor Henock invites you to join him for his upcoming bible study beginning Tuesday, October 3rd, from 11:00 – 12:00pm. Philippians has been chosen to be the focus of the study. All are welcome!
SEWING FOR MISSIONS~OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE OCTOBER 4 – 10:00-12:00pm
Hi everyone,
We are excited to be part of the Christmas Child mission and pray that we can continue to bless children through the shoeboxes.
This all happens because of you and your incredible passion and giftings. Thank you for everything that you are doing so that the shoeboxes are filled and ready for the children.
We plan on filling 100 boxes from Trinity Lutheran church this year, and appreciate your help in filling the boxes. We will make the boxes for girls 10-14, sewing hygiene kits for each of these girls. Also including school supplies, a sewn sundress/skirt, etc. in their shoes box. You can also bring supplies – flannel or printed cotton sheets, bias tape, rick rack, narrow elastic, school supplies or $ donations and put it in our Shoebox donation box in the narthex.
Please see / phone Darlene or Lucille if you need more information.
This year the shoeboxes are going to ten countries: West Africa (Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Guinea), Cost Rica, El Salvador, Philippines, Nicaragua, and Ukraine.
THANK YOU for all your help,
Lucille & Darlene
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! TLC’s Annual Christmas Banquet will take place on Saturday, December 16th!
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday School is beginning THIS SUNDAY ~ October 1st. The children will come to the front of the church for a brief “Children’s Message” and then go to class.
Please contact Hella if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.
PRAYER FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS: Lord, we pray for all the teachers of our Sunday School. Just as you told Peter to “feed my lambs,” may our teachers be enabled to teach and train Your children in the way of life. Grant them Your wisdom and knowledge that they may also share it with Your children and help them to grow spiritually. Amen.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: As the weather turns cold and doors and windows are closed, please be mindful of those with severe allergies to scents and other allergens. Thank you for your care and concern.
UKRAINE AID FUND UPDATE: As of September 14, 2023, the people of LCC have raised a total of $777,867.89for the LCC Ukraine Relief Aid Fund. @ Lutheran Church-Canada Donate
REMINDER: Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC)’s Ukraine Aid Fund directly supports our partner church, the Synod of Evangelical Lutheran Churches in Ukraine (SELCU) during this current crisis. The Ukraine Aid Fund established by Concordia Lutheran Mission Society (CLMS) will contribute to rebuilding efforts and other expenses, anticipating the significant financial need that will arise in the aftermath of this current conflict. As auxiliaries of LCC, the funds raised through CLMS, and Lutheran Women’s Missionary League of Canada (LWMLC) to name another example, will be directed to our partner Church in Ukraine through LCC. This is just one of the ways that the various auxiliaries, listed service organizations, and people of our Synod are working together, as one Body under Christ in support of humanitarian works of mercy. Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is also working to provide general humanitarian relief in Ukraine through the help of their partner organizations.
