Grace Lutheran Church

Grace Notes

Happy New Year 2025!
May the Lord bless you and keep you. May His favor shine upon you. May you be filled with His peace!
January 2025 Calendar 

Divine Service @ 10 am

As We Gather: Jesus manifests His glory at the wedding feast at Cana, changing ordinary water into exquisite wine. The church treasures this divine action of Christ, remembering, believing, and receiving forgiveness in Jesus' divine blood, in, under, and with ordinary wine. God in Christ binds Himself to His people, from desolate forsaken Israel to the holy church of today. She is the Bride, and He the Bridegroom, whose resolute faithfulness seals the marriage covenant with us forever.

Readings:

Old Testament: 
Amos 9:11-15: The restoration of Isreal

Epistle: 
1 Corinthians 12:1-11: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.

Holy Gospel: 
John 2:1-11: Jesus' miracle at the wedding of Cana.

This Sunday's Sermon: 
"Behind the Scenes" (John 2:1-11)
Rev. Neil Stern

Music: Martha Feculak

Hymns:
Opening Hymn:
"Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid" - LSB 500 
   
              
Hymn of the Day:
"Songs of Thankfulness and Praise" - LSB 394
 
             
Offertory Hymn:
"Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" - LSB 806
 
              
Distribution Hymns: 
                       
"Soul, AdornYourself with Gladness" - LSB 636 (Stz. 1-4, 6)
                       
"Come, Join in Cana's Feast" - LSB 408
                       
"Hail to the Lord's Anointed" - LSB 398
             
Nunc Dimittis:
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer" - LSB 918

Prayer for the Word of God

1 Corinthians 12:1-11.
O Lord, thank You for giving LBTC translators and ministry partners the abilities to make Your Word known in various tongues. Amen.

 In Our Prayers this Week

  • Katherine Aitchison, Ingrid Brunsch, Doreen Christensen, David Kraatz, Dieter Krentz, Peter Lam, Elizabeth Nyaang, Ruth Porter, Rick Riemann, Allan Schole,  Nyabey Ter, Elizabeth Tut, Mary Nyakoang Tut (Sarah Lam's mother) and Cheryl Will.

  • Pastor James Kay's family in Sudan

 Click on this link for all live streamed worship services:Grace Lutheran Livestream On YouTube 

This Sunday's Sermon: January 19 "Behind the Scenes"(John 2:1-11)
Rev. Neil Stern (Available next Sunday)

January 12 Sermon: "Over the Waters (Psalm 29:3, 11; Luke 3:21-22)
Rev. Neil SternFor a digital copy, click here.

January  2025 Calendar

LWML January 15, 2025 Update

The Lutheran Hour 

January 19: "He Made Me a Believer"
Lutheran Hour Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler.
God makes us believers and the more we believe, the more we become involved in the institutions God made--church, marriage, family, and work. (John 2:11)

 







If you want to get a hold of Pastor Neil:
pastorneil@gracelutheranedm.ab.ca 

Pastor James' Contact Information: dachkay@yahoo.com 

Church Office Hours:The church office will be open the following hours this week:Tuesday: 9:00-3:00 p.m.Thursday: 9:00-3:00 p.m. It would still be best to call before you stop by just to make sure someone is there! 

E-transfer Donations: Donations by e-transfer can be made to donations@gracelutheranedm.ab.ca

Shut In List: If you are aware of a shut-in needing a visit, or you are currently a shut-in that may not be on our list, please contact Pastor Neil at the church office.  

Change of Personal Information: Please let the office know by phone (780 488 7967) or email (grace@gracelutheranedm.ab.ca) of any changes to your address, phone number, email, etc. 

Grace Notes: Please send any submissions for next week's Grace Notes to grace@gracelutheranedm.ab.ca by the end of the day on Wednesday. Thanks!