News from N.E.S.T.
N.E.S.T. , celebrating 25 years since it’s foundation, has been selected and honored as
Mayor Katz’s “Volunteer of the Year” award for 2011! The award was presented at a
dinner on April 27th , 2011 and Elizabeth Kunkel accepted the award on behalf of NEST.
N.E.S.T. is currently made up of 7 Lutheran congregations and 2 United Churches, and
concerned individual member as well.
A second representative from St. Luke’s Zion would surely and gladly be received and
appreciated!
Respectfully;
Dorothy Handkamer
Please read below all the upcoming events for NEST:
NEST
UP-COMING EVENTS
FOR 2011
Tuesday, April 26, 2011 - NEST ANNUAL MEETING @ 7:00 p.m.
Sherwood Park Lutheran Church
7 Tudor Crescent, Winnipeg
Wednesday, April 27, 2011- NEST AWARD DINNER
Sunday, May 1, 2011 - NEST FUNDRAISING POT LUCK @ 5:00 p.m.
@ Kildonan United Church
187 Kilbride Avenue, Winnipeg
Please watch for the poster for
details. Tickets may be purchased
from Dorothy Handkamer or at the
door. Adults $5.00 plus a supper dish
or dessert. Children $2.00.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 - NEST REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING @ 7:00 p.m.
@ Grace Lutheran Chuch
211 Kimberly Avenue
Refreshments to follow.
All Welcome!
Sunday, June 12, 2011 - NEST 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION @ 2:30 p.m.
25th Anniversary of the Founding of NEST
Will be at Grace Lutheran Church
211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg
Plans are on-going and efforts have
been made to reach and invite all refugees
and former members associated with NEST.
A special speaker, printed “History”, entertainment
by refugee groups and refreshments will be part of the
celebration!
Saturday, July 16, 2011 - NEST SUMMER PICNIC @ 1130 a.m.
Winnipeg Beach United Church
Town of Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba
*RAIN DATE: Saturday July 23, 2011
*Full picnic details to be sent in June, 2011
ALL WELCOME TO ALL EVENTS!
NEST WISHES YOU A GOOD SUMMER!
POEMS BY ANNA McDONALD
WHITE IS
White is the color used
In my walk of faith celebrations.
As an infant of eight days
Dressed in white
I was baptized into faith.
As a child of seven
Dressed in white
I sang in the Cherub Choir.
As a teenager of fourteen
Dressed in white
I reaffirmed my baptismal vows.
At all high festivals the church is
Adorned in white
On alter, pulpit and lectern too.
White is, to me,
A symbol of purity,
Of peace and hope,
And of God’s eternal love.
Written by: Anna McDonald
MY FRIEND
Thank you, my dear, for being my friend,
Together we will walk with great cheer
For upon each other we do depend.
But in difficulties we must defend
Each other with love and many a tear
Thank you, my dear, for being my friend.
At times to me you will send
Words of wisdom and words austere
For upon each other we do depend.
Life without you would only descend
Into a life of loneliness and of despair
Thank you, my dear, for being my friend.
We must never let others at us sneer
When they see us so bold and clear
For upon each other we do depend.
Because of you my hopes transcend
Above all my worries that create fear
Thank you, my dear, for being my friend
For upon each other we do depend.
Written By: Anna McDonald
