BAPTISMS FOR AUGUST:         

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 August in previous years: 

Eric M. I.                 Jaidyn A. M. M.
Lauren C. M.           Carsyn J. G. M.
Lauren E. B.            Jordan D. S.
Nicholas J. T.          Breanne N. H.
Ryan G. M.             Abbigail L. D.        

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:

from July 10th to August 15th

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)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 10th for our Annual Corn & Wiener Roast following worship.

 All are welcome! Bring your family and friends!!! 

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 will be 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, 2017 following worship.

Thank You

YOUTH:

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

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

**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 Lisa van Dijk 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  at LUTHER VILLAGE Friday, October 6th 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.

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

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:

At Luther Village, family camping is our speciality. Your entire family (our definition is...a group of people who love and take care of each other) can enjoy the outdoors, our amazing activities, fabulous facilities, and join as a part of God's family! Our talented program staff and session leaders work together to provide opportunities for spiritual renewal, worship and so many activity choices. Mornings provide a time for children to be with program staff for a time of fun and learning. Adult campers are invited to a spiritual time of sharing led by the guest facilitator for the week. 

Afternoons are reserved for fun in the sun, enjoying the waterfront, hiking the trails or simply relaxing with friends and family. After dinner there’s time for special events including our talent night, theme night activities and a special mid-week communion service. “All Inclusive” fees include all programs, meals and evening snacks, bedding, towels and lodging. Please note special rates for young children and inquire about discounts.

*Family Camp 4

From Sun, Aug 6th, 2017, 2:00 p.m. to Sat, Aug 12th, 2017, 3:00 p.m.

*Family Camp 5

From Sun. Aug 13th, 2017, 2:30 p.m. to Sat. Aug 19th, 2017, 3:30 p.m.  

*LV Through the Lens

This week is an artistic adventure in filmmaking and photography for those who have completed grades 6-10. This camp combines acting, directing, storyboarding and filming professional quality movies. In addition to filmmaking and photography, you’ll also get to take part in some classic camp activities like canoeing, kayaking, archery, swimming, evening campfires. The week concludes with a film festival for parents & friends on Friday. 
All-inclusive cost (including professional instruction): $375 + HST

From Sun. Aug 20th, 2017, 2:30 p.m. to Fri. Aug 25th, 2017, 3:30 p.m.   

*Fall Personal Retreat:

Are you looking for a quiet place to relax after a busy summer?  Look no further!  It is never too early to start planning a fall getaway and Luther Village is the perfect destination.  Book 1-5 nights between September 15th – 30th for only $20 per night. 

Email:  lv@luthervillage.ca

Mailing Address
Summer - Box 2040 Kenora, ON P9N 3X8
Winter - 560 Arlington St. Winnipeg, MB R3G 1Z5

LUM: 

News from your Ministry Manager

The Urban will be closed for holidays from July 28th  to August 15th.

An Urban Garden has been planted in a garden area behind St. Luke’s-Zion Lutheran Church; made possible by a donation of plants, seeds and manure from Schriemer’s Nursery and the enthusiastic planting and tending by Roy from St. Luke’s-Zion. We’re expecting some tasty tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, etc.! Some of these veggies will find their way into the backpacks of some in the Urban community and at least one Urban pot of soup also I’m sure.

The Urban will be participating as a registered charity in the Ride for Refuge here in Winnipeg on September 30th!  https://rideforrefuge.org/charity/theurban. This is a fundraiser for the Urban and additional information and answers to “frequently asked questions” can be found at https://rideforrefuge.org/faq 

Start/Finish Location / additional information:  https://rideforrefuge.org/location/winnipeg 

We are hoping to have at least 7 team captains to lead teams on a walk or ride to support 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.   Sign-up as a team captain, a walker/bike rider, or to sponsor someone on a team – it’s easy on the Ride for Refuge website listed above.

Our short documentary film footage is almost completed. Rick Scherger, our documentary film maker, has shot many hours of film and he’s almost at the editing and post-production stage. The completed film will be 12 – 14 minutes in length and will be ready in the fall! This film is made possible by a grant from the ACTS of the MNO grant program.

Sharing circles have continued weekly since the conclusion of the Trauma, Grief and Loss Circles every Thursday before the evening meal and every other Wednesday at the Men’s Group. This eight month program was made possible through the ACTS of the MNO Synod and allowed the Urban to pay facilitators to lead the sessions. The environment of the circle allows sharing, fellowship, listening and responding to give voice to those who often don’t speak about their own lives and struggles. As we continue with sharing circles, I am leading them now but I definitely welcome volunteers to come with a topic and lead the group! Just let me know!

We are also encouraging the Urban community to suggest topics and take leadership roles within the group.

The Women’s Sharing/Crockpot Cooking Classes concluded in June. Two sets of classes (fall 2016 and spring 2017) were made possible by a grant from the ELCIC Women of Faith. A lot of talking, laughing and sharing of feelings and opinions occurred in the middle of all that chopping, dicing and learning new cooking skills!

Words can’t express our appreciation to the meal teams and all those who support the Urban in so many ways.

Kind regards,

Rhonda Gorham

Ministry Manager Lutheran Urban Ministry

Needs: blankets/sheets/pillows, sleeping bags for the homeless, regular socks (men's, women's, children's), underwear (men's, women's, children's), towels, facecloths, jackets/coats any size with all buttons and/or working zippers (particularly men's large or extra-large), slippers (handmade or otherwise), used backpacks (especially for adults - any condition as long as the zippers work) are always welcomed. 
 
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! 
Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca  for drop off times.  Thanks so much.  

 We ask that you also consider donating men's clothing to the John Howard Society, 583 Ellice Ave. Call 204-775-1514 for drop off times.

Donations are also received at the Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St.

*Please note that the West Central Woman's Resource Centre is no longer accepting clothing donations.  

MNO SYNOD:

Job Opportunity: 

Administrative Assistant, St Mark's Lutheran, Wpg.
  Reporting to the pastor of the congregation, the administrative assistant’s primary responsibilities will be to collate, edit, layout, and print the weekly service bulletin, provide reminders to those serving at upcoming worship services, and support the production and distribution of our weekly e-newsletter. Other general office duties may be assigned depending on time constraints.

  The successful applicant will have the ability to work cooperatively with other staff and interact with members of the congregation in a warm and welcoming manner. Computer word processing skills are essential. Experience with an electronic newsletter software package such as Mail Chimp an asset.

  This is a part-time position consisting of two one-half days per week (8 hours total) covering a ten-month period from mid-August to mid-June. One of the half days will be Thursday. There is some flexibility for scheduling the second half day (Tuesday preferable). Hourly rate is $15.00.

   Deadline for applications is August 21st, 2017. Application letters and résumés may be emailed as attachments to bjlorch@shaw.ca or sent via regular mail to St. Mark’s Lutheran, 600 Cambridge Street, Winnipeg, MB  R3M3G9. Please mark to the attention of Brian Lorch, Congregational Council Chair.

LWF Secretary for Diakonia and Development:

Job opportunity with Lutheran World Federation

(full time, based in Geneva, Switzerland).

Application closing date: August 31st, 2017.

Full job description is posted on the bulletin board.

Living Well Together - August 29 workshop:

There will be a workshop on Tuesday, August 29th, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the subject is "Living Well Together: reflecting well on history and healing between the church and Indigenous peoples." 

It's offered by the Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land, and is free to rostered and lay leaders!
Interested? Please be in touch with Pastor Tyler! email: tgingrich@elcic.ca
It would be great to have a number of us from MNO Synod there - this is an excellent opportunity for new connections and learning!

Reformation Commemoration 2017:

Special Guest Lectures in November

*Dr. Timothy Wengert will be giving a lecture on November 18th, at St Mary's Academy (550 Wellington Cres.) from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

*Dr. Dirk Lange will be giving a lecture on November 25th from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Cross (560 Arlington).

Commemoration 2017 Stories - Share yours!

We're looking for MNO stories about this year we commemorate the Reformation. Have you traveled somewhere special? Have you done something intentional? Send us a message so we can compile some of these! Photos are great, too! Email: tgingrich@elcic.ca (Get your stories and photos in ASAP, please!)

Synod News pages in the Canada Lutheran

We would love to hear stories from around the synod! If you have stories and pictures to share, please send them in by September 5th to mnoeditor@gmail.com

Thank you, Joanne Janzen (Synod section editor)

NEST:   

The NEST Pot Luck dinner that was held on May 28th at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Narol, was enjoyed by approximately 70 people who are looking forward to the September pot-luck supper.

Upcoming NEST Events:

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

See poster on bulletin board.

*September 24th, 2017 – Potluck supper at Kildonan United Church, at 5:00 p.m. Tickets available.         Poster to follow.

*September 26th, 2017 - Next General Meeting

At 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments following.

*November 24th, 2017 - Ten Thousand Villages Fundraiser from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. at #10-936 Henderson (at the store), in support of NEST. 

FAIR TRADE COFFEE and SNACKS SERVED.

INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE:

Summer & Fall 2017 Training Calendar:

*Mental Health First Aid (2 days $175 total)      

 Aug. 10th & 11th; Sept. 14th & 15th; Oct. 26th & 27th

*Disability Awareness Resource Training

 (1/2 day $60)  Aug. 24th; Oct. 5th; Nov. 16th
*Disability Emergency Management

 (1/2 day $60)  Sept. 13th; Oct. 24th; Nov. 21st
*Red Cross First Aid & CPR

 (1 day $80)   Sept. 26th; Oct 20th
*Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (1 day*)

Aug.15th; Sept. 8th; Sept. 18th; Oct.13th; Oct. 23rd

For more information contact Patrick or Doug at (204)947-0194.

PALLIATIVE MANITOBA - GRIEF SEMINARS:

Palliative Manitoba offers monthly grief seminars which are free and are open to the general public.

Cropo Funeral Chapel: 1442 Main St.
Tues. Sept.12th, 2017 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

‘People Just Don’t Understand‘

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home: 4000 Portage Ave.
Tues. Sept. 26th, 2017 – 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

‘Hope During Grief‘