BAPTISMS FOR JULY:         

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 July in previous years: 

Jaidyn Kennedy K.

Rylen Gerard Glen David B.

Carlyn Renae Judyth B.

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 

Pastors On Call:

The following area pastors are on call for any pastoral emergencies while Pastor Lynne is away this summer from July 10th to August 15th:

Pastor Annemarie MacIntosh – 204-255-5433 (available July 10th – Aug. 15th)

Pastor Bruce Gelhorn – 204-661-2562 (available July 10th – 30th)

Pastor Jason Zinko – 204-688-4137 (available July 10th – Aug. 2nd) 

ELCIC Delegates National Convention 2017

Please hold delegates to our ELCIC's National Convention in thought and prayer as the time approaches for our church to gather for business, fellowship, worship, and discernment!

Winnipeg, MB

Deacon Michele Barr,  Colleen Einarson,

Rev. Tyler Gingrich, Jett Isleifson, Russ Skakum,

Faye Schultz, K.T. Werboweski

Winnipeg South

Rev. Chris Bishopp

Winnipeg Central

Rev. Michael Kurtz

Manitoba South

Rev. Melissa Frankland, Rev. Trudy Thorarinson, Devin Vermette

Manitoba West

Deacon Hilde Vickers, Harry Hopps, Kathy Maxon

Manitoba East

Kim Knopf, Neil Miller, Norm Plato

Manitoba Central

Faye Goranson, Maxine Clarke-Johnson,

Rev. Erik Parker

Northwestern Ontario

Rev. Brian Keffer, Karl Tuomisto

National Reformation Commemoration Worship

At the 2017 National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, delegates and visitors, ecumenical and international guests, and people of local ELCIC and other congregations will gather for Holy Communion at the beautiful and modern St. Gianna’s Roman Catholic Church in south Winnipeg for a National commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Bishop Susan Johnson will preside and preach. Convention musician Scott Weidler will lead the congregational music. Offerings received will support the ELCIC Reformation Challenge.  A reception will follow hosted by members of St. Gianna’s. 

Fri., July 7th, 7 p.m.. St. Gianna’s Church,

15 Columbia Drive, Winnipeg, MB. 

All are welcome to join in this festive and important worship and commemoration together. 

YOUTH: Aug. 27th East St. Paul's Farmers market Taylor busking worship at ALL at 9:30 a.m. details to follow

*SUMMER CAMPING TRIP: Luther Village Camp  August 11th - 13th,2017. Camping, worship, swimming, hiking, sharing circle etc.

**GREY CUP scratch off  RAFFLE  tickets are in:

Anybody that is willing to sell over the summer - please let me know and we can make arrangements to get to you. Let me know how many you want  25- 50-100. We have 2 series of 900 tickets - so 1800 available ($2.00each)

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

SAVE THE DATES:

*THANKSGIVING YOUTH RETREAT 2017
at LUTHER VILLAGE Friday, October 6 until Monday, October 9th, 2017.

*Reformation 500 Social: Sat. Oct. 14th, 2017 at the Transcona Country Club, 2070 Dugald Road (hosted by St. Luke's Zion, Abundant Life, Sherwood Park and Prince of Peace) Come celebrate Luther's 500th anniversary of the Reformation! Win some great prizes, dance the polka, raise a pint to Luther, and get together with some really awesome LUTHERANS.

The Oompah Band, Live Band starting at 8:30 p.m., DJ Evan Irwin (Wavelength sound and Light)  

Proceeds will go to Reformation 500 challenge - LWF endowment fund.

Sponsored by Faithlife Financial

Tickets Contact: 

Megan Schwartz: megs_schwartz@hotmail.com /(204) 995-0313  

Lisa van Dijk: splc-youth@live.ca / (204) 293-6357

Anyone wishing to donate a prize for the Silent Auction Contact Kim Gerbinski kim.gerbinsk@gmail.com, cell 204-799-5324 Donations will be acknowledged.

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. 

*Youth and Campus Services for 2017-2018

(First Sunday of the month at 6:30pm, unless otherwise noted)

November 5, 2017 – Zion, Beausejour

December 3, 2017 – Gloria Dei, Winnipeg

January 7, 2018 – St Marks, Winnipeg

February, 2018 (plan for event TBA)

March 4, 2018 – First, Winnipeg

April 8, 2018 – TBA (*note: Second Sunday of the month, first Sunday is Easter!)

May 6th, 2018 Pre-CLAY event – Abundant Life, East St Paul

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

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

Please hand in any Items for the August newsletter by July 26th to Joanne Janzen or email to the church stluzi@mymts.net or joannejanzen007@mymts.net Thank You!

LADIES GROUP:  

We will be providing the September birthday party at Luther Home in the evening of Tues., Sept. 26th , 2017. Please watch for our planning meeting announcement, which will need to be in early Sept.

Thank you very much.

Linda Kostiuk

NEST:       

Outstanding:  

At present NEST has seven outstanding sponsorships, covering a total of 33 persons. We are still waiting for the government to finish their security investigation. We have been informed that we will be receiving more pre-notification in the future.

For more information please see NEST’s annual report which is posted on the bulletin board.

Upcoming NEST Events:

*August 12th, 2017 - NEST Summer Picnic at Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park.

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.

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.

*Head Cook Wanted:  Do you enjoy cooking and have experience leading a team?  Luther Village is seeking a head cook for 5-7 weeks this summer beginning July 15th.  Please contact the LV office at lv@luthervillage.ca or (204) 898-4052 to learn more!

*Summer Kids Camp: There are still a few spots in our Grades 4-6, Grades 7-10, and LV Through the Lens camps.  Camp provides an opportunity for children to grow in faith, learn new skills, and make life long friendships.

*Fall Personal Retreat: Are you looking for a quiet place to relax after a busy summer.  Look no further!  It is never to early to start planning a fall getaway and Luther Village is the perfect destination.  Book 1-5 nights between September 15-30 for only $20 per night.  Find out mo

*The Letter Writing Challenge:  When I first started working at Luther Village in 2006 I wrote letters to my friends back home.  They in turn wrote back, and we became pen pals for the duration of my time at camp. The staff that season started a letter writing challenge to see who would receive the most mail that season.

Getting a letter in the mail is always exciting and little notes of encouragements or even a simple Hello that was written by a friend would turn an ordinary day into something extraordinary.  Not only is it exciting receiving mail, it is also fun to write mail; selecting a postcard, or crafting a unique letter in the sugar shack.  At Luther Village we send postcards in winter to all campers who are a part of our kids camps, a lovely little hand written note from the camp staff, I hope that when they receive this mail they too are filled with a little bit of excitement from a handwritten note.  

This year we are bringing back the craft of letter writing and the spring staff have started to sharpen our pencils, get out the craft supplies and write a letter home.  We have even brought back the letter writing competition to see who will receive the most mail.  If you have a free evening and would like to bring back the joys of writing a letter, write one of the staff members a letter, and you just might get one back ;)
Caroline Wintoniw - Camp Manager 

Email
lv@luthervillage.ca
Mailing Address
Summer
Box 2040
Kenora, ON P9N 3X8
Winter 
560 Arlington St.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1Z5

MNO Synod Office Job Opportunity: 

MNO Synod Administrative Assistant, Nerissa Smith, is moving on - we're sorry to see her go and have very much appreciated her work in the couple of months that she's been on staff. Please join us in wishing her well on the road ahead!

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• Administrative support to synod staff, council and committees
• Maintenance of synod website and ELCIC database
• Maintain office in regards to communications, supplies, technology and equipment
• Work with Synod Archivist in regards to historical documentation
• Assist with planning, organizing, registration, and logistics for events and conventions
• Prepare and distribute an e-newsletter, in consultation with other staff

ACCOUNTABILITY TO: Executive Assistant
 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team
• Ability to work without regular supervision
• Computer, word processing and filing skills
• Warm and welcoming manner
• Familiar with or willing to work in a Christian environment
• Flexible working hours between 9 and 3 pm, Monday to Friday
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 17 HOURS PER WEEK
$17 hr plus benefits as per GSI requirements, Application close: July 15, 2017
For more information and to apply, contact Debbie Beyer: dbeyer@elcic.ca

LUM:  June 2017 News from your Ministry Manager

The Urban Annual Pentecost Picnic in the Park was held on Sunday, June 4th at the Orioles Site on Burnell St.!  Ninety-five people attended, of which approximately 20 were children. A great time was had by all and included baseball, worship service, bagged lunches, balloon animals, bubble blowing, a potato sack race and a three legged race.  Many of our Urban community are still talking about what a terrific day it was!

The Urban will be participating as a registered charity in the Ride for Refuge here in Winnipeg on September 30th!  https://rideforrefuge.org/location/winnipeg  The Urban information will be up shortly on this website. We are hoping to have at least 7 team captains who will lead teams on a walk or ride for the Urban: 

5 km walk - 45 min to 1 hour 15 min 10 km ride- 45 min to 1 hour 25 km ride- 1.5 hours to 2 hours 50 km ride 2.5 hours to 3 hours 15 min  The 5 km walk and 10 km ride are designed to be family friendly but kids 12 and under must remain with a parent or guardian at all times.  

Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca for more information or if you would like to participate.

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 - it will be a link on the MNO website!  The camera has been rolling, capturing typical moments at  the Urban – our Trauma, Grief and Loss Circles, evening meals, worship services, Men’s Group, our monthly

no-charge family bingo, smudging ceremonies on the steps, music, etc. 

Our weekly Trauma, Grief and Loss Circles began in November 2016 and the program is formally coming to an end this month.  We are so grateful to the ACTS of the MNO for granting us the opportunity to run this program.  The facilitators have brought such wonderful gifts of wisdom, insights and sharing and have provided the environment within the circles to give voice to those who attend. These circles have been such a blessing that we have decided to continue with a sharing circle at the same times each week after our ACTS grant ends in June.  I will facilitate and welcome volunteer facilitators!  Additional topics will be added and we will continue with discussions on trauma, grief and loss as well.  We do not want this momentum of conversation and sharing to end!  Urban community members will be encouraged to suggest topics and take part in leading the circles.

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.

Need for Emergency Food at the Urban: 

Pasta (macaroni, spaghetti, egg noodles, Side Kicks, rice); canned meat (salmon, tuna, ham, Klik or Spam, ravioli, zoodles); instant noodles (beef, chicken, mama noodles); cereal; soups (tomato, vegetable, chicken noodle, mushroom, Campbell's chunky soups); Kraft Dinner; peanut butter; jams; crackers; cookies; jarred baby food; baby formula; diapers (sizes 4 & 5); baby wipes; shampoos; socks (men's, women's & children's); toilet paper; sanitary pads/tampons, and tooth brushes. 

Also needed: empty margarine/yogurt containers; plastic grocery bags.  Coffee for the coffee urn and powdered creamer are always welcomed donations as the coffee is always on here for those who attend! 

Kind regards,

Rhonda Gorham

Ministry Manager Lutheran Urban Ministry

mailto:rhonda@theurban.ca

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.

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home:

4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Tuesday

July 25th, 2017 - Grief Doesn’t Take a Vacation