Wednesday, May 1st, 2019click here for past entries 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. Thompson M. W.
Driano D. S. Jordan A. A.
Molly M. S. Jaxon T. L.
Brooke D. A. W. Sharon E. A.
Chloe A. M. Tayla D. A.
Slater C. S. Nicholas W. E. S.
Austin C. S. Madelyn M. K.
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
Irene K. - River Park Gardens
Anna M. - Fred Douglas Lodge
Doreen S. - Luther Home
Alfred T. - Red River Place, Selkirk
Alice V. - Middlechurch Home
SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Pastor Lynne will be on sabbatical leave from May 6th until September 3rd. Pastor Kolleen Karlowsky-Clark will be leading most of the Sunday services. For pastoral emergencies (i.e. you need a pastor to come and see you or there is a funeral), Pastor Don Engel has made himself available. You can reach him at 204-663-5932. If you need to book the church for a shower, birthday, etc., please contact Joanne Janzen.
LUTHER HOME:
ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE:
Sat., June 1st – 9:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Donation of items would be appreciated by May 24th. If you have questions please contact Eddie Marion-Gerula, Director of Recreation/Volunteers at 204-336-5380.
“Celebrating 50 years”
Celebration events are continuing regarding the 50th Anniversary which will culminate with the Chapel Service on Sunday, December 1. Please go to the www.lutherhome.com website and click on “Celebrating 50 years” to view information on upcoming events. The fundraising drive for the purpose of improving the physical environment for the residents is ongoing with 50/50 ticket sales. Please see Linda Kostiuk if you are interested in purchasing a $10 ticket. The draw will be held on June 15th at the block party.
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 2019
May
5th - Regular classes
12th - Regular classes - Mother’s Day
19th - no Sunday School (Victoria Day weekend)
26th - Sunday School Wind-up & BBQ –
Carnival Theme
SUNDAY SCHOOL WIND-UP & BBQ
On Sunday May 26th following Worship. Weather permitting we will hold our Carnival theme wind-up & BBQ outdoors; however if weather will not cooperate then we can just as easily have it indoors. Everyone is invited to attend. Come out and join us!!!
YOUTH: 2019
May
2019 SPRING RAFFLE FUNDRAISER:
Tickets will be available at churches starting on Sunday April 14th until Sunday May 5th.
Draw will take place at SPLC on Sunday May 12th
Tickets $5.00 in support of youth ministry
Prize package $325+ of seasonal gift cards
including Schriemers - Home Depot - Dairy Queen Miller's Meats - Chamois car wash and more…
Tickets also available by contacting Lisa van Dijk
LUTHER VILLAGE:
2019 SMALL FRY CAMP - JUNE 21-24
If you are in grades 2 and 3, it is your turn to go to
summer camp! Spend the weekend learning about God, swimming, playing, singing and making new friends.
2019 GRADES 4-6 CAMP - JULY 7-12
It is finally your time to spend a whole week at camp! You will learn new camp skills, meet new friends, experiencing renewal and being transformed as a community.
2019 GRADES 7-10 CAMP - JUNE 30 - JULY 5 Spend a week making new friends, having adventures at camp, experiencing renewal and being transformed as a community. An amazing week at camp is waiting for you this summer.
EARLY BIRD* REGISTRATION
*SAVE $25 on week long youth camps if registered with deposit by May 1, 2019.
*SAVE $50 - Friend Referral – Youth week long camps! If you are a returning camper and refer a NEW friend to join you for your week at camp you and your friend receive $50 off if registered by
June 1st.
***Please note if any of SLZ children are interested in attending Luther Village Camp this summer, SLZ can help with the registration costs – please speak to Sharon Appler if you would like more information.
***The 2019 Luther Village Guide is available on the table in the narthex. Pick up your copy today!
LUM:
FOOD ITEMS
The Urban maintains a pantry. For those who attend the Urban, who are in a sudden difficult circumstance, food packages/items are given as needed.
This pantry also serves as a reserve for community meal preparation. We welcome gifts for food or gift cards.
IN HIGH DEMAND
Canned meats: tuna/salmon, ham, chicken, corned beef, Klik or Spam, Canned vegetables: peas, corn, green and yellow beans, pork & beans
Pasta sauce, Pasta: egg noodle, macaroni, spaghetti, Peanut butter, Jam / jelly, Fruit cocktail, small tins of mandarin oranges
Pudding cups, Juice boxes - individual size, Cookies, Cereal, Instant coffee (small jars)/tea, Ground coffee for Urban coffee urn
OTHER ITEMS
Canned soups, Canned tomatoes, Kraft dinner, Juice boxes – 1 litre, Rice, Soup bases/broths (liquid or cubes) – chicken, beef, vegetable
Boxed scalloped potatoes, Powdered juice mix, Graham crackers / Soup (or other) crackers, Mayonnaise, Vegetable oil, Baking powder for bannock
Cheez Whiz, Baking items for cookies: chocolate chips, raisins, flour, baking powder, baking soda, Cards and cribbage boards
Plastic shopping bags and re-usable shopping bags
HYGIENE KITS
Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Deodorant, Razors, Kleenex, Soap, Shampoo, Lotion, Sanitary pads / tampons / panty liners
Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca for drop off times.
Thanks so much ~Rhonda Gorham
NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:
Fashion Show and Tea
Saturday, May 4th from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at
Faith Lutheran Church. Proceeds in support of the Spiritual Care Program at River Park Gardens Personal Care Home. Limited seating. Silent Auction. Tickets $20. Contact 204-254-4690.
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)
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Charleswood Art Group - Art Show and Sale
Friday, April 26 - 5 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, April 27 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, April 28 - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Charleswood United Church. Free admission. For more info contact Jean Hunter at jeanlouise@shaw.ca or the art group at
www.charleswoodartgroup.com.
The Rise of Populism, Nationalism, and Hate with Pulitzer prize winning journalist Bret Stephens of the New York Times
On Mon, May 13th, 2019 from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. at Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, 561 Wellington Cres.
Pulitzer Prize winner and NYT op-ed columnist, Bret Stephens, speaks on "The Rise of Populism, Nationalism, and Hate," at the 14th annual Sol and Florence Kanee Distinguished Lecture presented by The Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada.
A gifted analyst of the dangerous global trends which are of greater concern with each passing day, Bret Stephens’ talk will interest anyone who wants a clear grasp of the most critical movements at play on today’s world stage.
Tickets available on website
$20. students – $40. General admission
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/14th-annual-sol-and-florence-kanee-distinguished-lecture-with-bret-stephens-tickets-54096037705?aff=eac2#tickets
GARDENING:
West Kildonan Horticultural Society (WKHS)
May 7th
Edibles Garden Weeds
Laura Reeves, botanist, Prairie Shore Botanicals
author of Laura Reeves' Guide to Useful Plants - from acorns to zoom sticks
May 28th
Arboretum Cleanup
June 1st
FIESTA DAY:
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come Rain or Shine!
SEVEN OAKS ARBORETUM
Partridge Ave. & Andrews St.
(Behind the Fire Hall on McGregor St.)
Plant Sale, annuals, perennials, herbs and more...
Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Garden Treasures
Garage Sale Items
June 4th
Colours of Emotions
Jeanette Adams, Master Gardener
*NOTE: *Non-member drop-in fee of $5.00
WKHS Meetings are held at the
West Kildonan Memorial Community Club
346 Perth Ave. from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
For MUCH more information please visit
www.wkhorticultural.ca
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Palliative Manitoba – 2019 Grief Seminars:
Palliative Manitoba offers monthly grief seminars hosted by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Cropo Funeral Chapel. The seminars are free and are open to the general public.
Cropo Funeral Chapel
1142 Main St. 7:00-8:00 p.m.
June 11, 2019 - Sharing Circle
July 9, 2019 - Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
4000 Portage Ave.
May 14, 2019 - Grief 101 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.
July 16, 2019 - Loss of Spouse - 10:00-11:00 a.m.
August 13, 2019 - New Normal -10:00-11:00 a.m.
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