Victory Lutheran Church Contact Information

2793 Southview Drive SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 2H1 P: 403-527-5617 F: 403-526-4882

E: office@victorylutheran.ca W: www.victorylutheran.ca

SENIOR PASTOR: Pastor Jim Bredeson 403-504-9760 YOUTH DIRECTOR: Nick Csillag

DIACONAL MINISTER: Lila de Waal OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: Judy Brown

SENIOR’S VISITATION MINISTER: Dallas Hjorth POWERPOINT/PUBLISHER: Leah Ebelher

S.P.L.A.S.H. COORDINATOR: Barb Beifus CUSTODIAN: Katelyn Lannon

www.victorylutheran.ca

A Church for the City.

Canadian Association of

Lutheran Congregations

$ S T E W A R D S H I P $

Attendance last week: 213 Weekly Budget: $7,872.00 Offering last Week: $7,904.92

January 28, 2018

Please pray for:

Melvin Haag

Thomas Boulton

HOLY SCRIPTURES FOR

FEBRUARY 4, 2018

Isaiah 40:21-31

Psalm 147:1-11

1Corinthians 9:16-27

Mark 1:29-39

PRE – AUTHORIZED DEBIT (PAD)

How does it work? Each member of a family would prayerfully con-sider to give back to the Lord a portion of their financial blessings. This would be done on a monthly or bi-monthly basis rather than weekly and your bank account would be debited on the 1st or 15th day of each month. If you decide you would like to participate in this program fill out a form and provide a blank cheque. Forms are available at the Welcome Centre.

Why are we promoting the Pre-Authorized Debit? It will cut down on the time it takes the money counters each week to count the offering and assist in accurate record keeping. It helps mem-bers manage their offering and helps the church have a more balanced cash flow especially

during the summer months.

Thank you for your consideration of this very convenient way to give to God’s work.

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This morning at VLC ... 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Teen Class in the Youth Office 9:30 a.m. Adult Class in the Christian Ed room 10:00 a.m. Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service 10:45 a.m. SPLASH, is dismissed after the Children’s Sermon 11:30 a.m. Coffee time in the Fellowship Hall

GRIEF SEMINARS Victory Lutheran Church 2793 Southview Drive SE

403-526-5617

5 CONVERSATIONS YOU NEED TO HAVE WITH YOUR FAMILY BEFORE YOU DIE

SATURDAY MARCH 3 AT 10:00 AM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT….HOW MEN GRIEVE SATURDAY MARCH 3 AT 1:00 PM

Presenter, Rick Bergh is a Best-selling author, Narrative Therapist, Thanatologist and

Ordained Minister. He provides workshops in the area of Death, Dying and Grief throughout Canada and the United States.

LENTEN Schedule

Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Supper February 13 @ 4:30pm in Fellowship Hall

ASH WEDNESDAY WORSHIP SERVICE (Imposition of Ashes) February 14, 2018, 7:00pm

LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS @ 6:00pm LENTEN WORSHIP SERVICE @ 6:45 pm

Wednesday, February 21, 28 Wednesday March 7, 14 & 21

LENTEN BIBLE STUDY “Walking With God In The Desert”

Monday with Lila de Waal starting February 12 @ 10:00am

Tuesday at the Zabolotney home starting Feb 13 @ 7:30pm

Wednesday with Pastor Jim Bredeson starting February 21 @ 7:30pm

Monday, January 29, 9:00 a.m., Quilting: FH Monday, January 29, 10:00 a.m., Young Adults: YO Wednesday, January 31, 12:00 p.m., Prayer for Revival: S Wednesday, January 31, 5:45 p.m., Confirmation: YO Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m., WWJD: S Wednesday, January 31, 7:00 p.m., Bethel Series: CE Thursday, February 1, 6:15 p.m., Victorians: S Thursday, February 1, 7:00 p.m., Youth Group Thursday, February 1 7:00 p.m., Jubilee Singers: S Thursday, February 1, 8:00 p.m., 4 Victory Quartet: S

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Thank you to George Bechtloff for shar-

ing his talent in making crosses for the Wellington &

Meadowlands. The crosses are

made from retired Victory pews.

YOUTH IGNITE

CONFERENCE 2018

TIME: 12PM ~ 10PM

DATE: MARCH 17th 2018

COST: $20

A conference that shows Gods glory through worship and lively discussions. Throughout the day the

conference will aim to show youth that in the business of life they are not alone in the world and God is

there for them. Contact for more information:

youth@victorylutheran.ca

GUESTS:

Main Speaker: Nick Csillag, Family & Youth Director

CLBI Breakout Leaders

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PRAYER PARTNER SUPPER

"Pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and re-quests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep praying for all the

Lord's people." Eph. 6:18

February 11, 2018, 5:00p.m. in the Fellowship Hall

All ladies in our congregation that participate in, or would like to join, the prayer part-

ner ministry at Victory are invited to attend.

Our guest speakers for the evening will be Marilyn Haag and Brenda Knodel from the

Nurture Pregnancy Support Centre. They will be sharing information on the centre

whose mission is to demonstrate Christ's love by providing practical and spiritual aid to

those facing challenges during and after pregnancy. They will also present infor-

mation on the Kristy Care Fund which financially supports children facing medical

challenges by aiding in purchasing necessary items such as specialized wheel chairs.

Offering collected at the supper will go to support these two important pro-

grams. Any baby care items will also be gratefully accepted by the centre: diapers,

Q-tips, baby wipes, formula, baby food, toiletries, receiving blankets, bibs, clothing

and small baby toys. Those wishing to donate, but unable to attend, can make a do-

nation using the church offering envelopes clearly marked NURTURE CENTRE and

placed in mailbox #95 to be given to the speakers at the supper. To request a tax re-

ceipt from the centre for a donation please include your full name and mailing ad-

dress on the envelope. If you want your donation to go specifically to the Kristy Care

Fund please indicate so on the memo line of your cheque made out to the Nurture

Pregnancy Centre or on the offering envelope.

Also that evening Prayer Partners for 2017 will be revealed and new Prayer Partners to

pray for during 2018 will be chosen by those wishing to participate. If wishing to par-

ticipate as a prayer partner, but unable to attend, please fill in a prayer partner infor-

mation sheet, available at the office, and place it into mailbox #153. A partner will

be chosen for you at the supper and their name and information sheet will be placed

into your mailbox for the following Sunday.

A sign up sheet will be available for bringing salads and desserts. Fried chicken will be

provided by the VLW. Plan to attend to enjoy fellowship, learn, and offer prayer sup-

port to others. Please sign up soon to allow for good planning. Thank you.

"I urge, then,...that petitions,prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people."

1 Timothy 2:1

Why Your Unique Personality Matters in Grief

Do you ever wonder why people grieve differently from you? Are you ever confused by yours or other people’s response to grief?

Would you like a few tools that would help you understand why your family members, friends or co-workers grieve differently?

Would you like to be able to communicate more effectively with those who are grieving in the professional context?

PRESENTER:

RICK BERGH M.Div., CT, NT

Best-selling author

Narrative Therapist

Thanatolgist

Ordained Minister

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10:30 a.m. FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE Welcome

Confession & Forgiveness

Opening Hymn Here I Am to Worship

Shout to the Lord

Litany WOV pg. 46

Prayer of the Day

Children’s Sermon Andrea Schneider

SPLASH is dismissed …

First Reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NLT)

Psalm 111:1-10 (NLT)

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (NLT)

Gospel Acclamation Sanctuary Worship Team

Gospel is Announced Mark 1:21-28 (NLT)

Hymn I Will Serve Thee Worship Team

SERMON

Hymn I Heard the Lord Call My Name Worship Team

Apostle’s Creed LBW pg. 65

Offertory He Has Made Me Glad Worship Team

Sharing of the Peace

Lord Listen to Your Children Praying Worship Team-

Prayers

Lord’s Prayer LBW pg. 76

Benediction

Sending Song Give Me Oil in My Lamp Worship Team

Go in Peace

9:00 a.m. TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE

Welcome

Confession & Forgiveness LBW pg. 56

Opening Hymn Songs of Thankfulness & Praise LBW 90

Kyrie LBW pg. 57

Prayer of the Day

First Reading Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (NLT)

Psalm 111:1-10 (NLT)

Second Reading 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (NLT)

Gospel Acclamation Alleluia LBW pg. 62

Gospel is Announced Mark 1:21-28 (NLT)

Hymn Alleluia, Song of Gladness WOV 654

SERMON

Hymn There Is a Balm in Gilead WOV 737

Apostle’s Creed LBW pg. 65

Sharing of the Peace

Offertory Create in Me LBW pg. 75

Prayers

Lord’s Prayer LBW pg. 76

Benediction

Sending Song Beautiful Saviour LBW 518

Go in Peace

TODAY’S SERVANTS

Greeters: Shirley Anderson

Ushers: Harold Becker & Donna Christensen

Organist: Joanne Hodges

Sound: Wade Bierbach

Coffee Hosts: Allen & June Donst

Reader: Leona Herter

TODAY’S SERVANTS

Organist: Heather Schlichting

Sound: Wade Bierbach

Coffee Hosts: John & Bonnie Hoffensetz

Reader: Verdene Denton