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Stewardship 2018
As a pastor, I have really come to appreciate the deep theological significance of the simple banner: God’s Covenant – Our Response.
Kerr Street Mission Dinners
Grace Lutheran has been involved in sponsoring Monday Night Family Dinners at Kerr Street since 2015. These dinners are attended by people in the community who are facing struggles financially or socially, and are looking for a warm meal and sense of community....
TESL – Assembly Edition
The PDF version of The Eastern Synod Lutheran Assembly Edition.
Liberated by God’s Grace
“Liberated by God’s Grace…to be neighbour.” That was the theme of our Eastern Synod Assembly that was held in Toronto from June 21st to June 24th. Before I share with you what happened at this event, it might be helpful for me to explain what a synod is and what a...
Fundraising for SCAW – an Art-Rageous Event
We did it! We hosted another amazing fundraiser for Sleeping Children Around the World on June 1 & 2. SCAW and Grace volunteers have been planning the 2018 fundraiser since February, and with the hard work of many volunteers, over $5,000 was raised. This is...
A Message from the Council President
Your Council met on May 15. A highlight of the meeting was getting to know our three confirmands – Nathan, Matthew and Jakob. A picture of Council and the confirmands appears below. You can be proud of this group of confirmands who soundly defeated Council in a...
Our Ministry Story, 2018, prepared by our Synod
Seeking Unity [Effective partnerships] Thousands of people in the Synod attended Reformation commemoration services in local communities across the Synod in 2017. “I was astonished at all the work and efforts of the Ministry Area Leaders and other volunteers who...
Witnessing to others through Canadian Lutheran World Relief
Back in March of 2017, Grace Lutheran hosted an evening presentation titled "What in the World are Lutherans Doing"? About 40 people attended, and Tom Brook from CLWR shared many of his experiences from his travels supporting their missions. Living in...
What opportunities does our Pastor provide for our continuing education as Christians?
Lenten series, Confirmation and weekly Bible study.
How were your donations used?
While this report focuses on Grace’s financial aspects, we can’t understate the unrecorded value of contributions of time and energy from members who have led and/or participated in the church’s operations and its projects. Without these efforts, the finances have...
How we work together with other congregations
We combine our resources with other Lutheran churches to do more than one church could do. Last year Grace contributed $ 17,650 (approximately 10% of operating fund income) to support this collaborative work of the Synod.
What is our Pastor’s role in administration?
One of my least favourite tasks as a pastor is administration, however it is a necessary component of pastoral ministry. For a congregation to fulfill its mission, there needs to be order and records. At the end of the previous year, Grace’s long-time secretary,...
How does our Pastor reach out to others?
Baptisms and Baptismal Counseling Baptisms are a joyous experience for the congregation, family, and pastors. The baptismal event is something that we all have experienced. Some are more memorable than others, depending on the activity level of the one who is being...
How our Pastor connects with the wider church?
Wider Church / Interfaith As a pastor in the ELCIC, I also must stay connected with what’s known as the “wider church”. This connection usually happens through email and other mailed correspondence. However, sometimes I attend meetings with other clergy. From time...
Worshipping together
Our members have leadership roles in our services. Over the year Dean Oswald, Tom Herauf, Lorna Haufschild, Wendy Ball, Leann Eberley, Stephanie Hartmann and Ilse Phoenix have been assisting ministers. When Pastor has on vacation, Lorna Haufschild, Wendy Ball, and...