BAPTISMS FOR APRIL:                           

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 April in previous years: 

Christina Faith

Madison Marie

Haley Michelle

Candace Leanne

Piper Rayne

Isaak W.

Aidan Anthony Stefan

Lucas Adam

Reese Olivia

Nathan Allan Phillip

Richard Gary Leonard

Karrie-Lee Josephine

IN OUR PRAYERS:

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

Helen  – Holy Family Nursing Home

Irene  - River Park Gardens

Elfrieda  - Luther Home 

Anna  – Fred Douglas Lodge

Laura  - Red River Place, Selkirk

Mary  – Luther Home

Albert  – Middlechurch Home

ARE YOU INTERESTED . . .

in making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land?  

If so, please let Pastor Lynne know!

SLZ - HELP WANTED:

The following opportunities for service continue to be available.  Can you help?

*Ministers of Transportation (People need rides to church!)   *Banner steward (changes the banners as the church seasons change – must be able to climb a ladder – minor banner repairs as needed)   *NEST Board Member   *Choir Members   *Sunday Servants

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

Please hand in any Items for the May newsletter by April 28th to Joanne Janzen or email to the church @ stluzi@mymts.net or to joannejanzen007@mymts.net Thank You!

SUNDAY SCHOOL EASTER PROGRAM:

There is still time to let the Sunday School staff know that you are interested in being an actor/actress in the Easter Play which will be on April 3rd during Worship. It will be a lot of fun

*We are still in need of 6 non-talking disciples; could use 3 talking disciples; Malchus - the high priest’s slave; a crowd of 6 or more people; 4 or 5 soldiers

**male/female doesn’t matter – child/youth/adult doesn’t matter J

LUTHER VILLAGE NEWS:

Early Bird Gets the Worm
There are 15 days left to get our early bird discounts.
If you register by March 31 and are a new camper (family or youth for a full week) you receive $100 off your registration.

If you register by March 31 and are a returning youth camper, you receive $25 off your registration.
Registration forms and brochure available on our website now.

STAFFING NEEDS:

There are a few positions we need to fill: Maintenance Coordinator and Maintenance assistants (2, 4 and 6 month positions) and a kitchen assistant (2 months). If you or someone you know is interested, call or email for more information.

Working at camp is an experience of a lifetime. We pay good wages and you get benefits which are incomparable. Students, couples...inquire. Alumni, campers and friends of LV, please share as we need to fill these roles so we can open and have another great season.

I can be reached at 204-783-3337.

Thank you for helping advertise and for thinking of those who could potentially staff Luther Village…your camp where great things happen!

Kim Scherger

Executive Director

Luther Village Camp

winter office ph#: 204-783-3337

summer site ph#:  807-543-4052

year round ph# 204-898-4052

www.luthervillage.ca

N.E.S.T. NEWS:    

We are still awaiting word re: our sponsored refugee’s from the Sudan and Congo. Mr. Mair who is continually in touch with Canada Immigration in Nairobi has been given some hope they may arrive in several weeks barring any unforeseen circumstance. The wait has been some 8 years since applications were made.

The ISSA family from Iraq are doing well. They have a number of medical appointments. Eyeglasses were prescribed for the family. They are currently attending the Assiniboine Dental Group Clinic. The parents need the most work. The costs are covered by the Federal Health Program, and whatever costs are not covered this dental group will continue the care at their own expense and time. Volunteer interpreters are needed for all appointments. The mother SLVANA has been attending ESL since May 1st, the 11 year old daughter MARYAM has been registered for junior high school in September 2016, and the 4 year old daughter MELANA has been registered for kindergarten in the fall. Messiah Lutheran is the caregivers.

NEST’s address at 211 Kimberley is officially acknowledged. 

Upcoming Events:

NEST General Meeting will be held on May 24th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

NEST Annual Meeting will be held April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Kildonan United Church at 187 Kilbride Avenue, W.Kildonan. All are Welcome!

Light refreshments following meeting.

Thank You for your prayers and support.          

-Blessings!  Dorothy Handkamer

LUTHER HOME:

Luther Home Corporation

If you are interested in becoming a Corporation Member of Luther Home Corporation please contact Linda Kostiuk at 204-633-8635 or speak to me at church.  I can provide you with a Membership Declaration form. 

We are seeking those interested in furthering the Vision and Mission of Luther Home Corporation as a private, not-for-profit, faith-based organization.  To become a corporation member you must be of legal age and not be a staff member of Luther Home.  There is no membership fee.

As a Corporate Member you would receive communications and information regarding the annual general meeting, which is usually held on a Sunday afternoon in the later part of October.  You would be eligible to vote at the annual general meeting.

We are also recruiting Board Members.  If you are interested in becoming a board member, please submit a “letter of interest” outlining your area of expertise, to the Nomination Committee at Luther Home, 1081 Andrews St., Winnipeg, MB   R2V 2G9

URBAN UPDATE:

Lutheran Urban Worship and Luncheon, will be held on Sunday, May 1st.  This year we will serve beef stew again.  Please plan to get involved in any way that you are able.  There is a poster to record your participation. This is a very helpful event in our community outreach.


LADIES GROUP:

There has been some interest shown in providing a birthday party at Luther Home.  This is in the early stages of planning.  Watch for future announcements where hopefully we will be able to take a turn.
Also, another idea for the ladies to do is a sewing club. We might be able to put our skills together to help in some way.  We will get together and brainstorm these two ideas.  All are welcome to join in.