BAPTISMS FOR OCTOBER:                           

  Inspired by the congregational pledge made in the service of Holy Baptism (see page 228, EvLW), we will be including names of those baptized at St. Luke's Zion in our monthly newsletters.  We hope this will be a reminder to lift them up in prayer, wherever they may be in their faith-walk.  The following were baptized in the month of October in previous years: 

Dianne S.                          Madison I. M.

Aiden F. D.                        Alyssa M. B.

Jessica J. B.                     Chloe E.J. H.

Noah K. R.                        Sarah E. G.

Helena J.                          Ryan T. J.

Corey S. J.                       Malakai L.

Ethan N. C.                      Evan A. C.

Reese A. C.                     Riley D. W

Abby S. W.                      Jackson R.J. .S.
 

IN OUR PRAYERS:

Please remember in your prayers our shut-in’s in long term care:

Helen B. – Holy Family Nursing Home

Irene K. - River Park Gardens

Lilla S. - Luther Home

Elfrieda S. - Luther Home 

Anna M. – Fred Douglas Lodge

Laura G. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Mary M. – Luther Home

LZ - HELP WANTED:

The following opportunities for service continue to be available.  Can you help?

*Sunday School Teachers and Helpers!

*Ministers of Transportation (People need rides to church!)

*Banner steward (changes the banners as the church seasons change – must be able to climb a ladder – minor banner repairs as needed)

*NEST Board Member

*Choir Members

*Sunday Servants

B2CS: October is Back to Church Month.  Who has God been preparing in your life?  Who will you invite to come with you to church?  Keep praying! J

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

Thank you to those who have submitted their items for the newsletter J

Please submit any items you may have for the November Newsletter by October 29th Thank you!

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!!!

October 12th is Pastor Appreciation Day!!!

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS:

Sun. Oct. 4/15 at 5:30 p.m.

Gathering around the Firepit

Abundant Life Lutheran

3486 Raleigh St.; East St. Paul  MB

      Prayers and Blessings

      Weenie roast*/people treats

      Pet treats

 Oct. 4th is St. Francis Day—commemorating a lover and protector of animals. Bring your pets, appropriately leashed or housed. Bring lawn chairs, dress for the weather, and we’ll enjoy God’s great creation.

We’ll gather around the pit for prayers of blessings for our animal friends, and our role as caring stewards.

(We’ll have veggie dogs, too. Indoors in multi-purpose room if inclement weather).

FALL COFFEE HOUSE:

Abundant Life Lutheran church, located at 3486 Raleigh Street in East St. Paul is hosting a Coffee House on Friday, Oct. 30th from 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. with local musicians & singers performing. Come out and enjoy Winnipegs local talent.
 

YOUTH: “WE CARE” CHALLENGE:

The youth are challenging the congregation to help collect “We Care” bags for CLWR in the month of September.

We will be doing a Learning and Living Kit 

(school supplies); and will kick off the campaign on Sunday Sept 13th - collecting bags until Sunday October 4th.  We will have the “We Care”  bags available in September and filled bags can be dropped off at church or given to Lisa on Sunday September 27th (will be at SLZ). If you do not get a bag- just put in a grocery bag and we will put into the CLWR bags for you.

LEARNING AND LIVING KIT:

Nurturing the next generation:

• 3 lined notebooks

• 10 unsharpened pencils with erasers

• 1 metric ruler (30 cm), 1 pencil sharpener and 1 eraser

• 1 pack of crayons (or pencil crayons)

• 1 small and simple toy (new and not requiring batteries)

• 1 bar of soap and 1 toothbrush (new and wrapped)

• 1 tube of toothpaste (expiration date no earlier than one year)

LUTHER VILLAGE UPDATE:

As things are winding down at Luther Village for the last couple weeks of our 51st season, there is still time for you to get out here and enjoy the incredible Fall colours. Inquire about renting a cabin or camping.

We have moved the office back into our space with the lovely people at Church of the Cross and the Urban at 560 Arlington St in Winnipeg. You can find us there at #204.783.3337. If you are ever in the area, stop in for coffee.

If you haven't spent time on our Facebook Page checking out the pictures of our fabulous summer ministry, do so now. Like us on Facebook for regular updates (Luther Village Camp).

If you forgot to purchase your Luther Village 50 Years of History book, you can pick one up from the office in Winnipeg (or at camp until we shut down). It is an incredible book with the first 50 years of history and pictures, written by Lee Sander, Kim Scherger and many stories and anecdotes from the Luther Village community.

THE URBAN:  

Welcome to the Urbans Second Craft & Bake Sale and Bannock Competition. Start your Christmas Shopping early and remember, for your stocking stuffers, we will have our tasty Urban Chili-Bean Soup and Hempseed Bannock Mix for sale Saturday, October 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 560 Arlington Street in the Basement of Lutheran Church of the Cross.

See Poster on the Bulletin Board for more details

The United Way Campaign is starting soon and we just want to remind people that you can donate directly to the Urban by adding us to the end of the United Way Donation form and the money will come to us. There is a spot at the end of the contribution form which allows you to add registered charities that aren't part of the United Way as they have told us we are too small to be on this list.  
We would appreciate the retired members of our congregations, to pass this information to their employed children and grandchildren, who would welcome the opportunity to assist us in this manner. Many of them have young families and time is scarce, so this still provides them with the means of helping us out. It is very important for all of us to always remember, that we are all a part of this ministry and as the Pastor and Ministry Manager, pray that you will pass this information on and even use it yourself.

Our full name is:
Lutheran Urban Ministry Corporation
560 Arlington St.
Winnipeg, MB
R3G 1Z5
Registered Charity #: 85198 8592 RR0001

INFINITELY MORE: 

  On October 9th at 7p.m., St. Andrew's on the Red will host 2015 East Coast Music Award Nominee, Infinitely More, for a night of inspirational entertainment! Husband and wife duo, Gerald Flemming and Allison Lynn, combine prodigious finger-style guitar and signature vocal harmonies to create a joyful mix of acclaimed original songs and fresh interpretations of the classics. Infinitely More offers a fusion of folk, pop, country, hymns and worship that soothes the heart and ignites the soul.

 This night of music will encourage and inspire both the seeker and the lifelong Christian. Infinitely More has a desire to share the love and light of God. Based in Burlington, ON, this couple will travel over 20,000 KM this year to spread the Gospel through song!

 To learn more about their music and ministry, please visit www.InfinitelyMore.ca

 Tickets are $15 each and available from Barbara at   204-338-7483 or Karen at 204-880-9124. 

LUTHER HOME - Corporation Membership:

If you are interested in getting information on becoming a member of the Luther Home Corporation please contact Linda Kostiuk at 204-633-8635 (message can be left).  Linda can provide you with a Membership Declaration form.

We are seeking those residents of Manitoba of legal age interested in furthering the Vision and Mission of Luther Home Corporation as a private, not-for-profit, faith-based organization.

The corporation manages a personal care home, 2 apartment buildings which include some mobility suites, a group home, and an adult day program.

As a Corporate Member you would receive regular communications and information regarding the annual general meeting, which is usually held in the afternoon of the last Sunday in October.  You would be eligible to vote at the annual general meeting.

To become a Corporation Member you must reside in the province of Manitoba, be of legal age and not be a staff member of Luther Home. There is no membership fee.

We are also recruiting Board Members.  If you are interested, please submit a “letter of interest”, outlining your area of expertise, to the Nomination Committee at Luther Home, 1081 Andrews St., Winnipeg, MB  R2V 2G9

Our Annual General meeting will be held on Sunday, October 25th @ 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Luther Home.  All Corporate Members are invited to attend.  The meetings usually last about an hour, followed by refreshments.

Thank You - Linda Kostiuk

CLWR - THE BEAVERBRAE REUNION:

HONOURING THE JOURNEY

Canadian Lutheran World Relief is pleased to invite you to the Beaverbrae Reunion 2015 – a gathering of people who have journeyed or supported those who have journeyed to Canada! Did you come to Canada on the Beaverbrae ship in the 1940s or 1950s? Did you come to Canada with help of Lutherans? Have you sponsored or are you interested in sponsoring people who have arrived in Canada to start a new life?

On Saturday, October 3rd, we’ll be honouring these stories of hope at Lutheran Church of the Cross (560 Arlington Street, Winnipeg), 2-4pm.

For more information, call (204) 694-5602.

Please also find more information at www.clwr.org/Beaverbrae2015.htm#winnipeg.

N.E.S.T. NEWS:

  We have great news!  Our 2 families (related) that NEST submitted application for in 2009 have been notified that they are to receive their interview on October 14th! (Nairobi)

  The sisters (widowed) and their families are originally from the Sudan, and currently in a Refugee Camp in Kenya. Rose has 3 daughters and 2 sons ranging in age from 8 to 21 years. Her younger sister Betty has a 5 year old son.

  NEST will be needing Care-givers when they are finally approved and do arrive. (this year?)

  Messiah Lutheran Church, in thanksgiving and celebration of their 50th anniversary, have chosen to share with NEST in the sponsorship of an Iraqi family: Mom, Dad, 2 daughters 11 and 4 years old, and a son aged 8. Messiah Lutheran Church will be the caregivers while Canada Immigration and NEST will share in the first year of financial support. (6 months each) It is hoped the family will arrive before the end of October.

Fundraisers:

1. Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, March 26th, 2016 at the Regent location. Watch for more information.

1. Potluck Supper

St. Nicholas (Ukraniun) Orthodox Church of Narol, the home church of Esther Juice (Howard Engel). Date to be confirmed, but will be early (pre-Lent) in the year – January to March 14/16. The Orthodox Easter is in May. The church may make NEST one of its outreach projects.

We are always open to Fundraising suggestions or offers!

And always, NEST gives our Lord thanks for St. Luke’s Zions faithful prayers and support.

The next general meeting is Tuesday October 27/2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

ALL Welcome! Refreshments follow

-Blessings!  Dorothy Handkamer

The daily readings that are found on the adult bulletin inserts, "Gods Story Our Story" are now on the website with a devotion for each day. You can find those here:

http://clergystuff.com/category/daily-devotions/

Five Significant Stories for Jews & Christians:

  Presentation & discussion sessions at St. Mark’s Lutheran in the fall of 2015 - The topics to be covered are: “Creation” “Abrahamic family” “Joseph and Egypt” “Exodus & Revelation” “Law & Redemption (10 Commandments & Torah)”

  This is a shared event with sessions led by Rabbi Green of Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and hosted by St. Mark's. We meet on Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. starting October 20th (with subsequent sessions on October 27, November 3, 10, and 17). A fee $5.00 per session is requested in order to cover any costs (coffee, goodies, copying etc.).  The greater faith community and neighbourhood are invited to join us.

COOKS CORNER:

RAW APPLE CAKE

¾ cup (175 ml) butter or margarine

1 ½ cups (374 ml) white sugar

2 eggs well beaten

2 ¼ cups (550 ml) flour

1 ½ teaspoons (7 ml) baking soda

½ teaspoon (2 ml) salt

¾ cup (or 6 oz) (175 ml) strong coffee

1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla

3 cups (750 ml) raw apple chopped

Topping:

 ½ cup (125 ml) brown sugar

½ teaspoon (2 ml) cinnamon

½ cup (125 ml) chopped nuts

Method:

Cream together butter, eggs, sugar & vanilla.

Add flour, baking soda & salt, alternately with coffee.

Fold in chopped apples.

Pour into a 9” x 13” (23 cm x 33 cm) greased pan.

Sprinkle with topping.

Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.

Submitted by Linda Kostiuk

AUTUMN:

*It's so strange that autumn is so beautiful, but everything is really dying

**Autumn is a time when death is golden and beautiful.

***Autumn is a season followed immediately by looking forward to Spring    -  Anonymous

****Winter is an etching, spring a watercolor, summer an oil painting, and autumn a mosaic of them all.  – Stanley Horowitz

Our Pastor, Our Shepherd

The Lord gave us a shepherd, we're no longer in want.

She helps us find God's green pastures, she leads us along still waters, and she is used by God to restore our souls.

She guides us by straight pathways, bringing honor to God's name.

When we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we are not afraid because she walks with us.

Her teaching and correction comfort and strengthen us.
She helps us stand strong in the face of evil.

She is the oil of healing and health in our souls.
Through her God has overflowed our lives with blessing.

Goodness and mercy are sure to follow us all our days, and we are secure in eternal life because the Lord gave us a shepherd.      

- Anonymous

Top 10 gifts to give to your Pastor:

1. Your prayers

2. Your love

3. Your unconditional support

4. A little grace

5. A good word to your pastor

6. A good word for your pastor

7. Your faithfulness

8. Time with her family

9. Time by herself

10. A financial gift