Friday, April 1st, 2011click here for past entries
Personal Mission Project
Claire DeCarle has taken on a personal mission project right now, selling books by author Valerie Minaker. The book is entitled God of the Impossible: the Life Lessons of Helena Peters. Helena Peters is a Christian who worked for many years with orphans in Kenya. The books cost $20 each, with $2 from the price of each book going to support an orphanage in Kenya. Those interested in the book are invited to speak to Claire about it.
Do you have any tall houseplants?
While we don’t have a lot of space for “wide” plants, we do have some space for tall ones in the sanctuary at St. Luke’s Zion. If you have such a plant that has outgrown your residence, please speak to Linda Edel. She would be willing to pick it up some time in May.
Adults considering Baptism
Pastor Lynne has started a “baptism blog” as a forum for conversation with adults who have never been baptized and want to think about it and ask questions. You can find the blog at baptismthoughts.blogspot.com. A link is also provided on the St. Luke’s Zion website.
The LBW’s or “Green” Hymnals
Congregational members who wish to take one or more copies of the LBW home are now invited to do so. The “blue” hymnals (WOV) are being temporarily kept in case we decide that we still need them.
Looking for Story Ideas for Canada Lutheran's 25th Anniversary Edition
In June, Canada Lutheran will be producing the 25th Anniversary issue of the magazine. There will be a cover story recounting the top pivotal moments in the short history of the ELCIC. If there is someone in our synod family that would like to put together a piece for the issue that takes a look at the MNO road through the years, please contact Rick Scherger rscherger@elcic.ca
Easter Vigil 2011
An amazing and dramatic service for the whole family!
Come and hear through story, song, and prayer, God’s deliverance of God’s people
First Lutheran Church 580 Victor Street
April 23rd 8:30 pm
St. Luke’s Zion Church Events
The Sunday School Easter Play:
Will be shared during worship on Sunday, April 17th. A lunch hosted by the Sunday School will follow.
Bingo Bowling:
Scheduled for Saturday, May 14th @ Rossmere Lanes Located on Henderson Hwy.
Bingo Bowl from 7 – 9 with following Fellowship 9 – 10.
Cost: $12 for Adults / $6.00 for children 12 years and under.
See Either Randy Iwanicki or Craig Armstrong for tickets.
LOVE*LAUGH*HOPE COMEDY NIGHT:
Hope Centre Ministries is pleased to invite you to their 2nd Annual Live*Love*Laugh*Hope comedy night, starring Ken Davis. This fun evening presents a model of inclusion for people with disabilities, and creates a place where we can all share laughter together. Ticket sales and a Silent Auction go to support the work of Hope Centre Ministries, as they celebrate the gifts and uniqueness of individuals who live with disabilities and support them in their walk with God and their faith community. Saturday, April 30, 7 pm at Covenant Christian Reformed Church, 653 Knowles Ave, Winnipeg.
Tickets available at www.hopecentreministries.org, or by calling 479-4893.
Contact Lynell Bergen, Outreach Coordinator at 797-0328 for inquiries/information.
E-mail: lynell@hopecentreministries.org
Luther Village Special Upcoming Events
Bud Spud & Steak: Thursday April 14, 2011 at Tijuana Yacht Club, CanadInns, Polo Park; 6-9 PM. Tickets $20 each, includes steak, potato, garlic bun, salad, mushrooms and vegetable medley, beverage, and a silent auction.
Call or email for tickets with the numbers/emails listed below:
25th Anniversary Bikeathon: Tour de Ville! Join us for this amazing adventure in cycling fundraising! June 3-5, 2011. Bring your family and stay the weekend! It is our 25th year for this annual fundraising weekend! We are calling all cyclists to ride …and you can bring your family too! Includes all meals, accommodations and use of camp facility. Help us get a record number of cyclists to raise $25,000 for our 25th year!
• 25, 40, 80 or 100 km ride options
• Registration fee and pledges required
• Registration fee - cyclists $30
• Non-participant fee: teen/adult $60; 6-12 years $30; 3-5 years $20; under 3 free
Executive Director: Kim Scherger (kim@luthervillage.ca)
Assistant Director: Megan Schwartz (megan@luthervillage.ca)
Summer: Phone & fax # (807)543-4052
Winter: Phone # (204)783-3337 Fax # (204)774-4420
Email: info@luthervillage.ca
News From N.E.S.T.
Good news! The “Romo” family from Bogota, Columbia; had arrived by Air Canada on Thursday afternoon on March 17th along with Jim and Ethel Mair as well as a “care giver” couple from Sherwood Park Lutheran Church. I was privileged to welcome them to Canada and to their new home in Winnipeg! The family: mother Mary, her son; Josimar (21), daughter; Jesika (16), son; Anderson (7), were temporarily housed at Welcome Place. It was good to have an interpreter (Spanish) to explain the immediate plans, and help in obtaining needed applications and documents (following 2 weeks). They seemed eager to learn and happy to get a little settled.
We hoped to have them attend N.E.S.T.’s March 22nd meeting (Grace Lutheran), and pray for our Lord’s blessings for a happy and peaceful future. This is a “Joint Assistance Sponsorship” – Canada Immigration provides financial support, and N.E.S.T. the T.L.C.
N.E.S.T. Annual Meeting
Scheduled for: April 26th, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Hosted by : Sherwood Park Lutheran Church
Address : 7 Teidor Crescent (East Kildonan)
The reports will include the past year’s events, sponsorships and financial statements. Elections for executive positions will be held. Refreshments to follow.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Plans continue for N.E.S.T.’s 25th Anniversary of Founding: To be held on:
Sunday, June 12th @ 2:30 p.m.
Grace Lutheran Church
211 Kimberly Avenue
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Respectfully,
Dorothy Handkamer
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