The “Roma” Family that arrived from Columbia, March 17th 2011, are now comfortably settled in an apartment in Elmwood. The younger children are enrolled in nearby schools and the mom and 2 year old son have begun English classes.

 

         Sunday, June 12, 2011@ 2:30 p.m. 25th Anniversary of the Founding of NEST  will be held at Grace Lutheran Church 211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg Plans are on-going and efforts have been made to reach and invite all refugees and former members associated with NEST. Special speakers, printed “History”, entertainment by refugee groups and refreshments will be part of the celebration! All are cordially invited to join. Contact Jim Mair @ 632-4757

 

        Saturday, July 16, 2011@ 1130 a.m. Winnipeg Beach United Church

Town of Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba

A bus will be chartered

Please contact Jim Mair @ 632-4757

*RAIN DATE: Saturday July 23, 2011

 

 

     Items for the July newsletter should be given to Trish Rosolowich or emailed to trishroso@shaw.ca no later than June 22nd, 2011.

Due to the long weekend in May and how the dates are situated on the calendar, the request is a day or so earlier than usual.

 

The picnic is planned for Sunday, June 12^th following the worship service. This marks the end of the year for our Sunday School, as well as an opportunity for fellowship for the whole congregation. This year’s picnic will have a Mexican theme, so if you have any sombreros or other Mexican clothing at home, here’s a great opportunity to wear it! Please bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating J

 

            On Sunday, May 8^th, those who were at worship received a Mission as Hope information sheet in their bulletins. This is essentially a “wish list” for the Manitoba Northwestern Ontario (MNO) Synod – mission initiatives that are either ongoing or new projects. All of the projects listed will only happen as funding is available (thus, the reason for the appeal…). Those who wish to support the Mission as Hope appeal for 2011 can do so at any time. More information sheets, as well as special envelopes, are available in the narthex of the church.

            Grants are available for children and youth from grades 2 through 12 to go to camp at Luther Village this summer. This is provided by the congregation through the Kicenko bequest. Priority will be given to children who would not otherwise have the chance to go to camp.

            Please keep this in mind either for your own family or for other people whom you know, and contact Pastor Lynne if you are interested.  Camp brochures for 2011 are available at the church.

 

            As of May 15^th, $1192.28 had been donated towards the purchase of Evangelical Lutheran Worship. The original cost was $2728.25. Thank you for your generosity!