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

IN OUR PRAYERS:  

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

Helen B. – Holy Family Nursing Home

Laura G. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Albert J. – Middlechurch Home

Agnes J. – Middlechurch Home

Irene K. - River Park Gardens

Mary M. – Luther Home

Della S. - Donwood Manor

Elfrieda S. - Luther Home 

YOUTH:

Sun. Nov. 4th Prairie Fire in Starbuck MB

Sun. Nov. 13th Lisa at SPLC

Sat. Nov. 19th Youth Fall Dinner at Sherwood Park

Sun. Nov. 20th Post Gathering Youth service at ALL

Sun. Nov. 27th Post Gathering Youth service at SLZ

*We will be doing a Grey Cup Raffle fundraiser again this year. We will have tickets available every Sunday until Grey Cup Day November 27th, 2016

**Over the past two month St. Luke’s Zion and Abundant Life and Sherwood Park have been collecting WE CARE Bags  (living and learning kits). Collectively we have Collected approx. 100 bags and funds to help with shipping costs. We also had several youth volunteers help sort and package the bags ready to be delivered to the warehouse. We will also be including an extra box of additional supplies to help fill in where needed. You are  still Welcome to l make an additional donation to CLWR  though your offering. Just mark We Care CLWR on the envelope.

LADIES GROUP:

  Saturday November 12th  has been set aside for the Ladies of St Luke’s Zion to gather at Anna Hermann’s home.

  We will gather at 11:30 for a luncheon (bring your bag lunch), coffee / tea  and dessert will be served.  We will discuss hosting a birthday party at Luther Home and other projects.

  Bring your favourite Bible Passage / Verse or Thought for the Day.  We look forward to our get together, please plan to attend.

SOUP ‘n’ PIE LUNCH:

It is time again!!  The First Sunday in Advent, November 27th.   Soup'n' Pie Lunch
Mark your calendar, invite a friend.  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!!!

LUM FUNDRAISING:

CHILI-BEAN SOUP - $10.00 makes 10-12 servings in your crock-pot

HEMP-SEED BANNOCK - 2 BAGS FOR $6.00

HEMP-HEARTS - 2 LBS. $15.00 (includes recipe for our fabulous cookies)

GIFT PACKAGE - includes-1 soup, 1 bannock and 1 28oz can of tomatoes for $15.00

These are great to have on hand for a cold day and that time is creeping up really fast.  These make great gifts for teachers, co-workers, hard to buy for friends, students and anyone who wants a warm and hearty meal.  

SUNDAY SCHOOL UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS:

*Sun. Nov. 6th, 2016 – Bake Sale to cover the costs to ship the Samaritan Purse shoe boxes. We will be collecting the shoeboxes from Nov.14th to 20th; and any baking donations will be greatly appreciated.  

*Poinsettia’s, Door Swag’s & Gift Card’s - Orders will be taken from Oct. 23rd until Nov. 20th - proceeds will be split 50/50 between SLZ Sunday School and the Food Bank. The Poinsettia’s and any other items will be delivered to St. Luke’s on the afternoon of December 16th. Pick-up your order form from the table in the narthex!!  Please ensure you get your orders in by Nov. 20th as the final order needs to go in by Nov. 21st  We appreciate your support.

ALL SAINTS’ SUNDAY:

is coming up on November 6th when we remember all those baptized into the family of God who have died during the past year.  If you would like to remember somebody who has passed away since last October, please write their name in the book of remembrance by the baptismal font.

NEST: 

  NEST submitted an application in September, on behalf of Grace Lutheran Church for a refugee family from ALEPPO, SYRIA. The KHATAB family, husband and wife and 18 month daughter are expected to arrive perhaps in a year. The church is providing all the care-giving, household goods and financial support. We pray for their safe arrival.

  The husband has a brother (MUSTAFE) and family comfortably settled in Winnipeg. It was a shared sponsorship by the ELCIC, CLWR and the staff of the Lutheran Church Canada. MUSTAFE has requested NEST to sponsor another brother (27 single) and will share in the financial cost as well. The application is in the planning stages and is to be sponsored by the St. James Lutheran Church.

  There has been further news from the 3 families (2 from the Sudan and 1 from the Congo, following their interviews in October. All the paperwork requested by the IRCC (Immigration and Refugee Council Canada) has been submitted.

  NEST 30th Anniversary Celebration, September 17th was well attended (approx. 80-100), by former refugees, former sponsors and interested guests, who shared warm memories, Letters were received from Mayor Bowman, and also CEO of Winnipeg Administration, Doug McNeil, who was one of the original NEST members.

  Many thanks to Grace Lutheran for all their welcoming and work.

Up-Coming Events:

*NEST General Meeting will be held on November 22nd, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church. All are welcome! Refreshments to follow

*There will be no general meeting in December.

FLAPJACK Fundraiser at APPLEBEE’s on Regent, Feb. 11, 2017 (Saturday) Details will follow.

- Dorothy Handkamer

SLZ - HELP WANTED:

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

*Ministers of Transportation   (People need rides to church!)  

*NEST Board Member  

*Choir Members  

*Sunday Servants

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

Please hand in any Items for the December newsletter by November 23rd  to Joanne Janzen or email to the church stluzi@mymts.net or joannejanzen007@mymts.net Thank You!

Christianity’s Jewish Roots with Music and Humour:

Phil Spevack will be bringing this one hour presentation to St. Luke’s Zion Lutheran Church (2903 McPhillips Street) on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 pm.  He has prepared this presentation as part of his multi-faith functions, and has presented at United, Anglican and Roman Catholic churches here in Winnipeg.  His objective is to foster understanding of Christianity's Jewish roots and to rejoice in our similarities and differences. He covers parts of the Bible and music - some Hebrew, some pop and some Negro Spirituals - and 4000 years of history in an hour.  All are invited to come and share in this experience. 

Refreshments will follow the presentation.

FAITH AND SPORT:

Western Synods Lay Academy Inaugural Session
November 19, 2016
 

  Saturday morning, November 19th introduces the first 90-minute session of the Lay Academy. 
The session, led by Rev. Tim Le Drew, is titled “Faith and Sport”.

  This interactive presentation focuses on the role of sport in society and how this fits with our allegiance to God and following Jesus.

  The unique online format provides the opportunity for multiple sites, from across the four Western provinces, to listen and interact with the presenter using learning technologies provided by Lutheran Theological Seminar in Saskatoon. At each location a facilitator will lead local discussions and provide feedback to all registered sites and participants.

  Registration is $25.00 and is payable at the door.

Host congregations are:
Manitoba – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 600 Cambridge Street, Winnipeg
Gimli Lutheran Church, 52 Third Avenue, Gimli

ELCIC:

  We continue to encourage congregations and individuals to support the ELCIC Reformation Challenge - scholarships to students in the Holy Land, planting trees, LWF Endowment and refugee sponsorships.

  There has been an interest in coordinating other reformation commemoration events in 2017. Some of the ideas floating around are: choral festivals, special worship services, Art exhibits, plays, concerts, study groups, pub nights, large scale picnics, Medieval Games, etc.

  Have an idea and looking for partners to do it with you?
  Let’s put a note on the website/facebook page and find partners.

FITNESS:

at St. Luke’s Zion Lutheran Church which started on Wed. Oct.12th, 2016 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. and runs each Wednesday for 10 weeks (Dec. 14th). The cost is $5.00 per drop in or $40.00 for 10 classes. The class is open to 50+ and anyone who wants to improve or maintain their fitness level. For more info: RAULPARAGAS@SHAW.CA OR (204) 997-9105

LUTHER VILLAGE UPDATE:

Luther Village Giving Challenge 2016
The challenge will be on beginning next month; our annual fundraising appeal, with a goal of $40,000. 
Last year you helped us raise $45,000 during our challenge...let's do this again.

November 6, 20 & 21 are the dates to listen for your phone to ring or watch for social media details in order to give online or over the phone to one of our friendly volunteers. Thank you for remembering to help LV with your financial gift.

CAMEROON COMPANIONS UPDATE:

National Day of Mourning Declared in Cameroon

While it is the rainy season, on October 21, southern Cameroon experienced an intense rain storm which washed out an important bridge, making highway travel between Yaounde and Douala impassible. To deal with this, the train line increased their capacity, but an unstable rail bed due to the rains resulted in a tragic derailment, with over 70 people killed and 600 people injured. 

A petition for your personal and corporate prayers is provided here: 
O God, strong fortress in our times of trouble, give comfort and clarity of vision to our brothers and sisters in Cameroon, as their nation mourns the impacts of the train tragedy and deals with the flooding and loss of important infrastructure which has taken place there this past week. Look with mercy upon all who grieve the loss of loved ones, bring healing to those who have been injured, and strengthen all with patience at they seek to rebuild their lives.

Have you been to Cameroon YET?

The dates for YET (Youth Engagement Trip) are now set for July 2017. If you are between the ages of 16 and 25 and would like to have a cross-cultural experience while developing relationships with others from the MNO Synod and Cameroon, why not consider applying? Application form  https:/cameroonYET.weebly.com
Application deadline is November 7, 2016.

Contact Pastor Tyler
Rev. Tyler Gingrich
email tgingrich@elcic.ca 
text 204.218.4823

COLLECTING HERSTORIES:

to Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation 

Herstories is a project related to the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Herstories is an initiative developed through the Lutheran World Federation to tell the stories of women who have reformed and continue to reform the church.

Within every region of the Lutheran World Federation, churches are collecting stories of women past and present who have made a difference. As the LWF webpage describes it: Our women’s networks are uncovering the stories of women who played important roles during the Reformation or in the years since. We want to get to know these “forgotten” women, who have been agents for renewal in their communities. Both the ELCIC and the ELCA are collecting stories that will be used on our respective websites with links to each other.

We would like to have you submit stories to serve as inspiring examples as others throughout North America. We are looking for a story of 400-600 words with a photo (if at all possible). Consider using some of the following questions to guide you: 
· Name—of the individual woman or group 
· Date(s) of birth (and death if applicable) 
· Place—congregation, city, country, member communion 
· Describe three or four major events that took place in your congregation in the last years 
· What are the main contributions of the individual woman or women’s groups to the lives of the people in the congregation/community? 
· Describe the main contributions of her faith life to the church and/or society 
· Highlight one or two important moments in her life 
· What or who contributed to the development of that woman or group’s experience of faith in a Lutheran community? 
· Describe the experiences that contributed to who the woman is (was) in her church, congregation, group today. Is there someone who helped her, who mentored her? 
· Our Lutheran identity is based on always being in re-formation, constantly being in movement. What did the woman do to bring about reform in her congregation, church, community, or society?So whose Herstory do you want to tell? Your grandmother’s? The first woman pastor you met? Your own?

Please submit a story to Trina Gallop tgallop@elcic.ca by October 31, 2016. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email Bishop Susan at sjohnson@elcic.ca or Trina at tgallop@elcic.ca. 

CAMBRIDGE COFFEEHOUSE:

Coffee with a Cause

Saturday, November 5 7:30 p.m. 
St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Winnipeg

All are welcome for a fun and casual evening of great local music, fair-trade coffee and sweets.
We invite free-will offering at the door. Net proceeds will be directed to St. Mark's Community Garden Project - helping new Canadian families access fresh food.

To get a spot on our stage or for more information contact Melissa Gingrich at st.marksmusic@mymts.net

Steve Bell Trio:

‘Where the Good Way Lies’ CD Release Concert

November 26th @ 7:30 p.m.
Grant Memorial Baptist Church, 877 Wilkes Ave., Winnipeg, MB

Where the Good Way Lies CD release tour, with the Steve Bell trio (featuring Mike Janzen on piano and Gilles Fournier on bass). 
Venue: Grant Memorial Church, 877 Wilkes in Winnipeg. Tickets now available online or at Hull's Family Bookstore, 1317 Portage Avenue.
 

Compassionate Care Course:

for Support Workers assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities

Palliative Manitoba, in partnership with Winnserv will be offering a customized Compassionate Care Course for Support Workers assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities. This course is designed for all individuals preparing to support and care for persons with a disability that are living with a terminal illness and their families, in either community or institution.

Dates: Tuesdays, November 8th – November 29th

Occurrence: Weekly

Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm

Location: Cropo Funeral Chapel  1442 Main St.

For more information or to register, please contact Palliative Manitoba at 204-889-8525 ext. 232 or Winnserv at 204-783-8654 ext. 230.

Upcoming Grief Seminars:

Our grief seminars are free and open to the public.

Location: Cropo Funeral Chapel (1442 Main Street)

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

November 9th - Using Rituals in Loss and Grief

December 14th - I'm not in the "Holiday Mood"

 Location: Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (4000 Portage Avenue)

Time: Noon - 1:00 pm

 December 6th - The Holidays can be a Difficult Season

CANADIAN BIBLE SOCIETY OPEN HOUSE:

952 St. Mary’s Rd (Between Bishop Grandin and Fermor) on November 12th, 2016 - from

9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Community Relations Director

Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is seeking a full time Community Relations Director at its Winnipeg office with a start date in February/March 2017.

Inspired by God's love for humanity, Canadian Lutheran World Relief challenges the causes and responds to the consequences of human suffering and poverty, through community development, emergency relief, refugee resettlement, and other programs.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Community Relations Director, a key member of the Leadership Team, maintains and enhances relationships with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) stakeholders to advance the mission and fundraising goals of the organization. These stakeholders include: the Lutheran churches in Canada in all their expressions, CLWR donors, individual Lutherans and congregations, and CLWR colleagues. This is accomplished by creating and overseeing the implementation of a strategic approach to fundraising, communications, youth engagement, the We Care commodities program, refugee resettlement, constituency engagement, and education.

Requirements for the position include an undergraduate or master’s degree in a relevant field, understanding of the Lutheran constituency in Canada and abroad, along with support of the mission and vision of CLWR. Candidates will be required to demonstrate significant proven fundraising experience, thorough knowledge of communications strategies and tactics, and knowledge of international development.

A full position profile is available at www.clwr.org.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to hr@clwr.mb.ca by
November 18, 2016.