BAPTISMS FOR MAY:  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 May in previous years: 

Brittney E. M.
Driano D. S.
Molly M. S.
Brooke D. A. W.
Chloe A. M.
Slater C. S.
Austin C. S.
Thompson M. W.
Jordan A. A.
Jaxon T. L.
Sharon E. A.

Tayla D. A.

Nicholas W. E. S.

IN OUR PRAYERS:

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

Phyllis A. – Concordia Place

Laura G. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Agnes J. – Middlechurch Home

Irene K. - River Park Gardens

Anna M. – Fred Douglas Lodge

Mary M. – Luther Home

Elfrieda S. - Luther Home

Doreen S. - Luther Home

Alice V. – Middlechurch Home 

Rev. Jason Zinko elected Bishop of MNO! 

At Grace Lutheran Church, Winnipeg, on April 28th, 2018, on the fourth ballot for Bishop, Rev. Jason Zinko was elected as the fourth bishop of MNO Synod!
He addressed the convention before the last business session was over: “I want to thank you all for entrusting me with this gift and responsibility as Synod Bishop. I thank God for giving us the gifts that we need for bearing fruit through our ministry in this synod, and for making us a part of this vine among the branches“.

For highlights from MNO Convention 2018, visit the MNO website at http://mnosynod.org/

The service of ordination for Rev. Zinko will take place on Saturday, September 8th, 2018.

More details to follow.

ASCENSION DAY FESTIVAL:

The St. Luke’s Zion choir will be participating in an Ascension Day Festival on Thursday, May 10th, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (600 Cambridge Street).  This will be a celebration of worship music involving local church choirs and musicians.  Please come if you can and share in this celebration of Ascension Day!

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

2018 SUNDAY SCHOOL WIND-UP BBQ:

Please join us on Sunday June 3rd following Worship for the SLZ Sunday School Wind-up BBQ! Great food, fellowship, games, and a Petting Zoo!!! Bring your lawn chairs & hats!

Everyone is invited to attend. Come out and join us!!!

Invite your family & friends!

YOUTH SCHEDULE:

*Sunday May 6th - MNO Pre-gathering event and Prairie Fire  

*Friday June 8th to Saturday June 9th - Pre-CLAY event in Gimli

​*Sunday June 10th - JOINT Youth worship service at SLZ

*CLAY 2018! 

The planning team is happy to announce the dates for CLAY 2018 in Thunder Bay, ON. Lutheran and Anglican youth from across Canada are invited to meet in Thunder Bay from August 15th – 19th, 2018. It is sure to be an amazing time!

NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

Items for the June newsletter can be given to Joanne Janzen or emailed to stluzi@mymts.net  

or joannejanzen007@mymts.net by May 24th.

Thank you!

LUTHER HOME:

ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

If you are thinking about your spring cleaning/decluttering, please considering donating items to Luther Home for their annual rummage sale being held from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Sat., June 2nd.  They will also be having a bake sale at this event. All monies raised go to the Resident Council to enhance the residents’ quality of life.  The residents themselves vote on how to expend these funds.

EL.C.I.C. MISSION AS HOPE APPEAL:

Since this annual appeal began in 2009, it has allowed us to continue funding ongoing mission in our Synod, ministries like Luther Village, Lutheran Urban Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Programming and Cameroon visits.

Perhaps even more significantly, it has provided resources to do some new things in our Synod each year, which would have not been possible with the regular benevolence dollars.

That has been a powerful gift to our Synod.

**More information is available on the table in the narthex.

NEST:

Upcoming:

NEST Potluck Dinner will be on Sunday, May 6th, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m. at the Kildonan United Church,

Tickets are $5.00 each, plus a dish to share. Tickets are available through Dorothy Handkamer and can also be purchased at the door. Bring your family & friends.

Everyone is welcome!

LUTHER VILLAGE:

May Long Weekend / Work Weekend - 2018

May 18th – 21st  
Extra hands & lots of energy are always appreciated to help with special projects or general clean up and opening. Meals and lodging are provided for volunteers in exchange for work and skills. Consider bringing your family to work alongside you. Weekend begins Friday evening with snack at 8:00 p.m. and ends Monday mid-afternoon. Contact the camp office to register.

Bikeathon 2018

June 1st – 3rd, 2018

Join us for this fundraiser and bring the whole family to enjoy Luther Village.  It's a great way to combine exercise, fellowship, and raising money for LV.  Cost includes all meals, accommodations and use of the camp facility. 

40, 80 or 100 km ride options

• Registration fee $55
• Pledges required
• Non-participant fee: adult/teen $70;
  6-12 years $36;
  3-5 years $26;
- under 3 free

Women's Retreat 2018

June 8th - 10th, 2018 

This annual retreat will help women find rest and renewal of mind, body, and spirit. The weekend will be filled with inspiring sessions, new friendships, and relaxation.

Registration Fee: $150+HST

Register by June 1st and save $25.00

Bringing a Piece of Luther Village to God’s River:

Would you love to share your experience from Luther Village with the people of God’s River?  Meet new people, experience new cultures, and share your experience of LV and your Christian faith?  There is a group from MNO going to God’s River in summer 2018 to build relationships with the people in that community.  If you are interested in a trip like this, contact the Luther Village office and we will pass your name along to the group organizers.

‪Summer: Phone: 204-898-4052
Winter: Phone 204-783-3337 or 204-898-4052 Email: lv@luthervillage.ca

Website:   https://www.luthervillage.ca/

West Kildonan Horticultural Society (WKHS)

FIESTA DAY June 2nd, 2018

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come Rain or Shine!

Plant Sale, annuals, perennials, herbs and more...

Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Garden Treasures

Garage Sale Items.

at the SEVEN OAKS ARBORETUM

Partridge Ave. & Andrews St.

(Behind the Fire Hall on McGregor St.)

LUM:

Current Immediate Needs: 

Bedding & towels; sleeping bags for the homeless; socks / underwear (for men, women, children); shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste; toilet paper; disposable razors; slippers (handmade or otherwise); used backpacks (especially for adults - any condition as long as the zippers work) always welcomed. 

Current Immediate Needs for Emergency Food: Canned meats: tuna/salmon, chicken, ham, corned beef, Klik or Spam; Pasta sauce; canned vegetables: peas, corn, yellow and green beans, pork and beans; Fruit cocktail, small mandarin oranges; Peanut butter, jam/jelly; Pudding cups; Cookies; Instant coffee (small jars).  Please see Donate tab: "food items" for additional regular needs.

Also needed:

plastic grocery bags; empty margarine & yogurt containers. Coffee for the coffee urn and tea are welcomed donations as the coffee urn and tea pots are always on here for those who attend! 

Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca for drop off times. Thanks so much,  Rhonda

We ask that you also consider donating men's clothing to the John Howard Society, 583 Ellice Ave. Call 204-775-1514 for drop off times. Clothing donations are also received at the Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

LUTHER VILLAGE is seeking a Lead Maintenance/Property Manager for the coming season!

This is a senior staff position, which is required to supervise the maintenance staff. This person would be in charge of the maintenance of vehicles, equipment, facilities, infrastructure, and property.

If you or anyone you know would be interested in this position, please have them contact lv@luthervillage.ca  or call the camp office at

204-783-3337

PRAIRIE FIRE

is the MNO Synod’s youth band! Are you a musician? Are you comfortable with worship leadership, or wanted to learn and be involved in leadership? Apply to be part of the band!

The commitment:

-weekly rehearsals between September and May
-monthly youth services between November and May

-February youth retreat (on non-CLAY years)
-occasional other events, as negotiated among band members’ availability

Application forms are available from the MNO  website http://mnosynod.org/!

Email Pastor Tyler at tgingrich@elcic.ca for more information, and to submit application.

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

Faith Lutheran Church

Farewell for Deacon Kris Taylor
On April 29, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church there will be a Celebration & Farewell for Deacon Kris to give thanks for her years of ministry at Faith.  All are invited to attend.

An Event on Faith & Science Open to Everyone
Do Faith & Science have to disagree? Or can they inform one another?

Ever wondered how the universe came to be?

Ever wondered what the universe is becoming?

How does humanity have a hand in it? For good or for ill? 

Join us Wed, May 02 at Abundant Life Lutheran Church, 3486 Raleigh St, East St. Paul, 7:00-9:00 pm for the origins and the future of the universe.

Pastor Dave Saude, BA in Zoology and chemistry; Master of Divinity; Doctor of Ministry; will facilitate our discoveries!

We will begin with the Emmy award winning film, Journey of the Universe, and continue with discussion

See the trailer at: http://journeyoftheuniverse.com/film-trailer/

Please RSVP Audrey Barton (audbart@gmail.com) or ph 1(204)878-3594  so we can have right amount of food.

Gloria Dei Annual Sale and BBQ
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 637 Buckingham Road, Wpg. will hold their annual Garage Sale, Sport Card Sale and BBQ & Bake Sale on Thurs., May 4th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Fri., May 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Phone: 204-832-4564   email: gdeiwpg@gmail.com

Cameroon Encounter 2019
Have you ever wanted to travel to Africa? Do you want to meet Lutherans in another part of the world? MNO is seeking participants to join in a trip to Cameroon to build relationship with our companion synod. Proposed travel dates will be in February or March 2019. If interested, please email Pastor Tyler at tgingrich@elcic.ca by May 15th. An information meeting will follow.

Synod News pages in the Canada Lutheran:

We would love to hear stories from around the synod! If you have stories and or pictures to share, please send them to mnoeditor@gmail.com

Thank you   

~Joanne Janzen (MNO Synod section editor)