BAPTISMS FOR JUNE:         

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 June in previous years: 

Michael W. G.

Tristan J. S. D.

Bruce A. S. H.

Henry D. S.

Colby D. S.

Kiara Q. J.

Jessiah A. J. L. B.

Sydney A. S.

Cohen P. T. M.

Colby A. G. V. R.

Elizabeth M. W.

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

Anna M. – Fred Douglas Lodge

Mary M. – Luther Home

Elfrieda S. - Luther Home 

YOUTH:

*Fri. June 9th - Niverville fair and fireworks - Details TBA

*Sun. June 11th - Celebrating our grads at SPLC - Meet at 9:45 am youth helping with service - BBQ lunch fundraiser after

*Sun. June 25th - Celebrating our Grads at SLZ - Meet at 9:45 am youth helping with service 

***Prairie Fire is looking for guitarists! To apply and audition, contact Pastor Tyler: tgingrich@elcic.ca

CLAY 2018 - Save the Date!  The planning team is happy to announce the dates for CLAY 2018 in Thunder Bay, ON. Lutheran and Anglican youth from across Canada are invited to meet in Thunder Bay from August 15th – 19th, 2018.

It is sure to be an amazing time! Watch for more details over the new few months.

MUSIC CONCERT:

Faith Peters music students Music Concert will be held here at SLZ June 4th at 7:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend.  Thank you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL - TODDLER SESSIONS: 

We look forward to another upcoming year in September with NEW adventures for our little ones.

If you have a toddler who is 18 months old by September 2017 and you would like to register him/her for the next session please join us at our annual Corn & Weiner Roast and Sunday School registration on Sept.10th

As well, if you would like to email your toddlers information you can email either joannejanzen007@mymts.net or stluzi@mymts.net  

Watch for details in the August newsletter.  

Thank You

SLZ JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

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

All training is provided:

*Ministers of Transportation (People need rides to church!)   *NEST Board Member   *Choir Members   

*Sunday Servants

Let Pastor Lynne know if you are able to help J

GUESTS AT ST. LUKE’S ZION:

On June 25th Pastor David & Marlene Hardy and grandchildren will be visiting us here at St. Luke’s Zion. Those who would like to reconnect are invited to come and worship!

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

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

LUTHER HOME: Corporation Membership

Luther Home is endeavouring to grow its membership number.  If you are interested in getting information on becoming a member please contact Linda Kostiuk (204-633-8635). We are seeking people interested in furthering the Vision and Mission of Luther Home as a private, not-for-profit, faith-based organization. The corporation manages a personal care home, 2 apartment buildings which include some mobility suites and an adult day program.  As a corporate member you would receive communications and information on the annual general meeting, which will be held in the afternoon of October 22/17.  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.

NEST:       

     NEST is awaiting word for the arrivals of a family formerly from the Congo now in Zambia and two related families (SUDAN) now in Kenya. Communication with the Canadian council for Refugee’s has been part of the problem as well as their shortage of staff.

     We are hopeful the families will arrive in 2017 or possibly early 2018, Jim Mair continues to make inquiries. Housing preparation and caregivers are being readied for 1 of the larger families (SUDAN – 11 total including adults, children, siblings and cousins). More caregivers and arrangements will be needed for the 2nd related family (5).

     The family from Zambia will be cared for by relatives in Winnipeg as well as financial help from NEST.

     NEST was informed that the Applebee’s fundraiser in February 2017 (including donations) has proven to be their best fundraiser netting $1,331.33.

     The new Canadians and friends are looking forward to the annual picnic at Winnipeg Beach on August 12th. Although the United Church is not able to sponsor the event this year, NEST is tending to the arrangements and have rented the bus. See poster providing all the details on the bulletin board.

Up-Ccoming Events:

*NEST General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church. All are welcome to attend! Refreshments to follow.

Thank you always for your prayers and support.

- Dorothy Handkamer

CLWR:

TOGETHER IN CHRIST:

Roman Catholic- Lutheran 2017 Study - From Conflict to Communion:  The Diocese of Winnipeg, The Diocese of St. Boniface and the MNO Synod have cooperated to bring about 6 gatherings of Lutherans and Catholics in 2017. We thank the five Winnipeg sites for agreeing to be hosts. You are invited to attend any or all of the following gatherings:

-June 20th  at 6 p.m. - BBQ and Study at First Lutheran Church

A poster with full details is on the bulletin board in the narthex.

LUTHER VILLAGE NEWS:

As we go through some transition time at the office, please be patient as it may take a couple days for the part time staff to respond to you. Thank you for your understanding as we get organized for the future of Luther Village.

Reservations Have Begun for 2017
Call in order to book your week at Family Camp or other cabin or campground rental. 
Call our line: 204.783.3337 to book your time at LV for 2017.

Credit card (VISA or MasterCard) is required for deposit.

Bikeathon:
JUNE 2-4: For 30 years, we have hosted a fun-raising cycling weekend; this is our 2nd largest LV fundraiser. It’s a great way to combine exercise, fellowship & raising money for LV.

Join us & ride; you can bring your family too. 

Check out luthervillage.ca/bikeathon for details.

Women's Retreat:

JUNE 9-11 21st annual...
Women, it’s time to relax and be served! Take this moment in time for you, away from family and other responsibilities. Inspiring sessions, friendships, reflexology & other relaxing surprises. All inclusive cost: $150+HST Register with deposit by May 15 and save $20!

MNO SYNOD:

2017 ELCIC National Convention

Volunteer Opportunity

This summer Winnipeg will host our National Church Convention at the University of Manitoba July 6-8th.  As the host synod the MNO is looking forward to welcoming around 200 delegates, visitors and guests from across Canada and around the world!

The Local Arrangements Committee is in the midst of attending to the many details, including recruiting volunteers! We have need for volunteers for the following areas:

       Stewards,   Ushers,   Information Desk,   Registration,   Transportation,    Office Support

No experience is necessary and the time commitment can be as little as a few hours. If you, or someone you know is available please let us know!

To sign up or for more information contact:

Norm Coull, Chair (204) 998- 1044 or email: ngcoull@mymts.net

Or Rev. Courtenay Reedman Parker, Vice Chair (204) 930-4634 or

Email: mailpastorcourtenay@gmail.com  

LUM:  

     Things are hopping at the Urban!  Lots of conversation and coffee/tea drinking and good food eaten!  There are many families who attend regularly and I often notice some little heads at the back of the room at the old Sunday School table – and they’re busy colouring.

     The Urban has received a grant from the MNO Synod for a short documentary film about the Urban!  Watch for it in the fall of 2017!  The camera has already started to roll.  It will be a link on the MNO website.

     Our weekly Trauma, Grief and Loss Circles running from November 2016 to June 2017 are bringing a new sense of community through the healing process of the sharing of stories. We have been fortunate to find wonderful facilitators, all with their own specialties and bringing their own special gifts of knowledge, insight, perspective and guidance. We are so grateful to the ACTS of the MNO for granting us the opportunity to run this program.  These circles have been taking place every Thursday for one hour before the evening meal and a Men’s Group circle every other Wednesday at lunch time.

     These circles have been such a blessing that we have decided to continue with a sharing circle at the same times after our program ends in June.  Additional topics will be added and we will continue with discussions on trauma, grief and loss as well.  There is a momentum of conversation and sharing that we do not want to see end!  I plan to facilitate these and I will be inviting our Urban community members to suggest topics and take part in leading the circle.

     We always welcome donated prizes (used household goods, kitchen items, toys, DVD’s, quilts, games, purses/backpacks, smaller electronics that work – the kind of items that people put in garage sales) for our NoCharge Family Bingo Night held right after the Urban evening meal on the 2nd Thursday of every month and organized by board members Monica and Janet. Everyone plays, including the children, (six games, two cards) and everyone gets a prize! It’s a safe place to come for a great family evening for our Urban community.  Just send me an email if you have any questions or to ask about a good drop-off time.

     The Annual Urban Pentecost Picnic in the Park (Orioles Site, 448 Burnell St.) will be held on June 4th.  Baseball game and children’s games at noon, worship service in the park at 1:30 and lunch at 2:00.  Bagged lunches will be provided for our Urban community.  Come and join us in the park – bring your own bagged lunch – just in case we don’t have enough – and join in the baseball, or you might want to join in with the kids games!  It will be fun!

Kind regards, Rhonda Gorham

LUTHER HOME:

Annual Rummage Sale will be on June 3, 2017 in the Luther Home Rec-room, 1081 Andrews Street, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  (proceeds go to the Resident/Family Council). Needed are donations of new/used goods, kitchen wares, furniture, books, baking and misc. items which can be dropped off at recreation office or call Liz @ 204-336-5380. (No used mattresses, old tv’s or used clothing please).

All donations are greatly appreciated.

West Kildonan Horticultural Society:

Fiesta Day Plant Sale

June 3rd, 2017   10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come Rain or Shine!

SEVEN OAKS ARBORETUM

Partridge Ave. & Andrews St.

(Behind the Fire Hall on McGregor St)

Plant Sale: annuals, perennials, herbs and more...

Bake Sale   Silent Auction   Garden Treasures    Garage Sale Items

West Kildonan Farmers Market:

1680 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB

Open on Saturdays from July 5th thru September 27th  from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

GIFTS FROM THE HEART:

are meaningful and tangible gifts that will share God's love with the world. 
There is something to inspire and delight your friends and family members on any special occasion. 
No matter which you choose, the gifts you give are saving and changing lives.

Pick up your copy of ‘Gifts From The Heart’ catalogue today (SLZ) or you can give a Gift from the Heart online today at www.clwr.org/gfth

Gimli Lutheran Church

52 THIRD AVE., GIMLI MB  204 642 5996 gimluth@mymts.net

We at Gimli Lutheran Church would like to invite you to join us in worship when you are out in Gimli or the surrounding areas this summer.

May & June we worship @ 11:00 a.m.

July & August we worship @ 10:00 a.m.

GRIEF SEMINARS:

Palliative Manitoba offers monthly grief seminars hosted by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Cropo Funeral Chapel. The seminars are free and are open to the general public.

Cropo Funeral Chapel:

1442 Main Street, Winnipeg
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Tuesdays

*please note the change to the day of the week

 June 13th, 2017 - Who Am I Now?