2014 MNO SYNOD CONVENTION –
TOGETHER FOR THE LOVE OF THE WORLD
When:April 24-26, 2014
Where: EpiphanyLutheranChurch, Winnipeg
Theme: Together for the Love of the World - God’s Holy Arm and Our Beautiful Feet (Bible reference: Isaiah 52:7-10)
Guest Presenter: Rev. Dr. Karoline M. Lewis
of Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN)
SUNDAY SCHOOL:
Easter Play will be held on Sunday, April 27th
LutherHome – the Sunday School children will be singing on May 4th after the morning worship service.
EDITOR’S DESK:
338-1432.
Congregational Retreat
All interested members are invited to join council members for a day of reflection on Saturday, May 3, 2014. We will be addressing questions such as: What is God’s purpose for St. Luke’s Zion? What are the things that this congregation values the most? What are the principles that guide us in our decision-making?
The exact times and location will be publicized soon. Lunch will be provided. Please mark the date on your calendar and plan on joining us!
URBAN UPDATE
Bannock Competition
Please come and check us out at our first craft and bake sale and "Bannock Competition" on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The highlight of the day will be the First Nations
drumming and dancing starting at 11:30 a.m. There will be interpreters to explain what the dancing means and this is a good chance for all of us to learn what it means.
If you have crafts you want to sell, please contact Deb as soon as possible to book a table. 204.774.3143 or deb@theurban.ca
NEST
Next Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 22nd at 7:00 pm at St. John’sLutheranChurch located at 370 McKenzie Street.
Guest Speaker will be in attendance and refreshments following.
Summer Picnic will be held at Little Mountain Park. Tentative date is July 19th with more information to follow.
NEST FUNDRAISING EVENTS:
The Joyful Sound Singers Concert (Southern Gospel Music Sing-Along) raised $720.00.
The concert was great and is recommended for anyone to attend future events.
See more about the musicians at their website: www.joyfulsound.ca
Spring Potluck Supper
Will be held on Sunday, May 4th at 5 pm; at the KildonanUnitedChurch (187 Kilbride Ave)
Tickets: Adults $5.00 plus a supper dish and Children $2.00. See Dorothy Handkamer for tickets.
Steel Band Concert
Saturday, October 18 at 7 pm
The LivingChristCommunityChurch
(formerly Christ Lutheran) (815 Inkster)
Lutheran Volunteer Ministries Annual Meeting and Dinner:
Date: Monday May 5th 2014 Time: 6:00 pm Place: St. Mark's LutheranChurch, 600 Cambridge at Corydon Ave.
Guest speaker: Rev. Rick Sauer will be giving a presentation on "Reaching Out to the Non-Churched".
In an effort to reduce costs, the LVM Board has chosen to serve a meal of Chili, buns, salad, pickles and dessert. If this menu is not suitable for your dietary needs, please let us know when you confirm your attendance and we will arrange to have something suitable for you.
RSVP by April 30th 2014 by contacting us at 204-832-3558 or 204-832-6691 or by email: lvm@shaw.ca
BEGINNING EXPERIENCE
Separated - Widowed - Divorced
Beginning Experience (BE) is a non-profit, peer support grief resolution program helping single-again persons deal with the natural grief process and offers an opportunity for turning pain from loss into an experience of positive growth.
The next 10 week session starts Wednesday April 9, 2014.
For more information, please call 204.275.3090 or visit www.BeginningExperienceWinnipeg.ca
2014 Confirmation Camp
Scheduled for August 24-27 at LutherVillage, ON. Camp is open to youth in grades 7-9 in congregations in the synod who can get to LV. Participating congregations provide program leadership and the camp staff provide meals, morning/evening music and skits, and recreational activities.
As 2014 is a national youth gathering year, attendance at confirmation camp could be impacted. Please indicate your intention to participate in camp to Annemarie MacIntosh @ allifepastor@mts.net as soon as possible. Plans for sessional leadership will then get underway.
