BAPTISMS FOR NOVEMBER:  

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 November in previous years: 

Nicole A. L. W.                  Tammy D. S.  
Ryan J. F.                         Jaxson Z. S.
Allaiya T. F. M. B.              Alyssa R. A.
Michael J. T.                     Trinity R. I. P.
Kayleigh A.D. A.               Dominic R. C.
Lauren A. A.                     Cash S. D. C.
Caitlyn E. K.                     Cammy C.

Jason W. S.                     Jericho R. W.

IN OUR PRAYERS: 

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

Phyllis A. - Concordia Place  

Claire D. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Dorothy H. - Luther Home 

Anne M. - Concordia Place

Alfred T. - Red River Place, Selkirk  

Melita T. - Luther Home

Ollie Z. - Fred Douglas Lodge

WEEKLY BIBLE CONVERSATIONS:

Bible Conversations are held each Wednesday at noon. Bring a bagged lunch – coffee & tea provided. We are currently doing an interactive Bible study based on ‘The Chosen’.  All are Welcome.

SLZ SUNDAY SCHOOL:

Thank You St. Luke’s Zion for supporting the Sunday School ‘Spooky Lunch’ It was a great success! Your support is greatly appreciated.

December 17th will be the Sunday School Christmas Party – we will also be having a Bake Sale that day!

Please let the SS Staff know if your child(s) will be attending to ensure we don’t forget anyone. Donations for baking that day will be greatly appreciated and accepted. Thank You!

SLZ LUM LUNCH - OCTOBER 29, 2023:

Many thanks to the ladies who came to make and fill lunch bags on October 28th, as well as to all those who contributed financially or otherwise.  Your support is appreciated for this Lutheran Urban project that has been going strong in our congregation for many years.  100 lunches were given out at the Urban that day.  Thank you!

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS:

On November 5th at 2:00 a.m. our clocks will go back 1 hour – the good news is we will gain an extra hour of sleep.

WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP VOLUNTEERS:

There is a sign-up located on the bulletin board for those of you who wish to sign-up to make coffee, tea, bring baking etc.  Thank You for those who have already signed up.

All SAINTS DAY – NOVEMBER 5th 

Source: Sundaysandseasons.com

By virtue of our baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus, we are made saints while we are still sinners. Every day in this nautically juxtaposed life we navigate through rough waters such as sin, evil, pain, heartache, addiction, abuse, hunger, disease, and war. But our bearing is always set, not by the North Star but by the Daystar, who has been the heading for the faithful of every generation. With the scriptures as our compass and the confessions our map, we sail as a part of the great flotilla of saints on the waters of baptism, with the wind of the Spirit at our backs, always pointed in the direction of our guiding Daystar.

Today we give thanks for the saints who have gone before us, for the saints still among us, and for the saints of God still to come. We give thanks for the examples of faithful living that the saints have given us as they navigated the stormy waters of life, and also for the faithful acts of service we are empowered by God’s Holy Spirit to do in our own seas. We give thanks, too, for the fullness of eternal life in which the saints of God who have gone before us now partake and which we have yet to fully enjoy.

People we are remembering this year:

Rev. Bruce Gelhorn, Sandra Graham, Don Janzen, Rick Jorek, Dorothy Knoll, Roy Meakings, Paul Moroz, Donna Olson, Bruno Roloff, Doreen Seaford,           Don Spitzer, Cathy Sterdan, Edward Streilein

TRANSIT PLUS (Did you know?)

Those of you with longer memories might remember when Handi Transit stopped coming to St. Luke’s Zion (and all other locations that were not on a bus route).  These days, Handi Transit has morphed into Transit Plus, which now goes anywhere within the city limits.  This change in policy is because there are now several areas in the city with no bus service. Thus, those who qualify for Transit Plus can arrange for transportation to the church for worship and for other events. 

SOUP AND PIE LUNCH:

It is time again!!  The First Sunday in Advent, December 3rd. Soup'n' Pie Lunch which will be followed by making of Advent Wreaths. Everyone is welcome to make a wreath. All those interested please let the Sunday School staff know.

Mark your calendar, invite family and friends. 

This annual event is something many people look forward to. 
Check the poster and put your name down to help in any way you can. All are welcome!!!

WEEKLY SUNDAY SERVANTS VOLUNTEERS:

We NEED volunteers:

*Readers:

All Sundays from Nov.5th through to Dec. 31st

*Communion assistants: 

Nov. through to Dec. 31st      

- 2 communion assistants each week

*Counters: every Sunday we need 2 people to count

*Ushers: When possible we would like to have 1 volunteer to Usher. This would entail greeting people and as well counting those in attendance.

If you are available please sign-up on the sheet on the table or let Joanne Janzen know either by text, email, phone call or in person.

We appreciate all those who have volunteered up to this point. Thank You

ONLINE WORSHIP:

For those who would like to join in our online worship, here's how to do it:

-Sign into your Facebook account and search for @stlukeszion.  Video will not appear until the live stream begins, usually a few minutes before 10:30 am.  You can also view it any time after that.

-No Facebook account, go to Facebook.com/stlukeszion.  Click on "Not now" when it asks you to sign in or to sign up.  You should be able to view the service any time after 10:30 on the same day as it is recorded.

Thank you to all of you who have joined our Sunday Worship Services online and who have sent in their offerings by mail, e-transfers and in-person.

Your offerings are greatly appreciated.

LUTHERAN URBAN MINISTRY:

October 2023 News from your Ministry Manager

Happy Thanksgiving! Even with all of the trials and tribulations of life there are always so many things to be grateful for.

The autumn leaves have been so beautiful and are falling fast! That fall chill in the air has started - and it won’t be long and we’ll be telling each other to be careful on icy sidewalks!

We have a lot of camaraderie on the church sidewalk during our bagged meal distributions – no matter the season or the temperature!

Food insecurity is such a worry for so many people. Harvest Manitoba use is up 150% across the province, rents keep going up, and heating bills are increasing for those who rent and pay for their heat separately from their rent. Safe, affordable and well-maintained housing for rent is often difficult to find. There is also a huge worry too for homeowners everywhere looking at rising heating costs and also for those who have mortgages up for renewal soon.

Anxiety was the topic in our Mental Wellness Sharing Circles in the first week of October. with facilitators from the Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba/Winnipeg are taking place the first week of each month on Wednesdays at our Men’s Lunch/Sharing Circle and our Women’s Sharing Circle, and also at our Thursday Co-ed Sharing Circles – from September 2023 to April 2024. Good information and terrific discussions in all three circles. The topic for the first week of November is Depression. Mental wellness topics are applicable for all walks of life. Also, great conversations and topics in the other circles during the month including “how is your week going”?

To our Urban Community and our MNO Congregation Members and Clergy- please drop by anytime to our:

Sunday Worship Service: door opens at 1:00 p.m. with coffee/tea. Worship service 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Men’s Lunch/Sharing Circle every Wednesday - Downstairs at Noon Please stop by at 12:00 p.m. Noon (ring the doorbell) for lunch and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Sharing Circle every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (until 3:30 p.m.) Please arrive at 2:00 p.m. (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/dessert and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Drop-in every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Please drop in (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/cookies and visiting together! Kids & grandkids welcome to come with you and we have colouring and arts and crafts to keep them busy.

Co-ed Sharing Circle every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (please arrive at 4:30 p.m.) Please stop by at 4:30 (ring the doorbell) for great fellowship and conversation! And coffee/tea/dessert.

Kind regards,

Rhonda Gorham, Ministry Manager,

Lutheran Urban Ministry Corp