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.

Sadie E. G.

IN OUR PRAYERS:

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

Phyllis A. – Concordia Place

Laura G. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Agnes J. – Middlechurch Home

Irene K. - River Park Gardens

Anna M. – Fred Douglas Lodge

Doreen S. - Luther Home

Alice V. – Middlechurch Home 

REV. JASON ZINKO elected BISHOP of MNO!

For highlights from MNO Convention 2018, visit the MNO website at http://mnosynod.org/

The service of ordination for Rev. Zinko will take place on Saturday, September 8th, 2018.

More details to follow.

SYNOD TRANSITION FOR OFFICE OF BISHOP:

Please see the letter posted on the bulletin board or see website: http://mnosynod.org/

APPRECIATION GATHERING FOR THE MINISTRY OF BISHOP ELAINE SAUER:

You’re Invited to a Come & Go!

Between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Wed., May 30th, 2018 at the Anglican Lutheran Centre, 935 Nesbitt Bay, Winnipeg, Manitoba

SLZ NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

Items for the July newsletter can be given to Joanne Janzen or emailed to stluzi@mymts.net  

or joannejanzen007@mymts.net by June 27th.

Thank you!

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

2018 SUNDAY SCHOOL WIND-UP BBQ:

Please join us on Sunday June 3rd following Worship for the SLZ Sunday School Wind-up BBQ! Great food, fellowship, games, and a Petting Zoo!!! Bring your lawn chairs & hats!

Come out and join us!!! Everyone is invited to attend.

Invite your family & friends!

YOUTH SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, May 29th

6:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Girl’s Night at SPLC

Friday, June 8th to Saturday June 9th 

Pre-CLAY event in Gimli

-Cost $10 person (supper included)

-Drop off 2:30- 2:45 p.m. at St. Luke’s Zion

-Pick up about 8:15 p.m. at Abundant Life

Sunday, June 10th

JOINT Youth worship service at SLZ

-Outdoor worship at 10:30 a.m. followed by BBQ lunch

-Sending service for CLAY gathering

-Celebrating our Graduates

-Youth arrive 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 17th

Confirmation Sunday at SPLC 

Sunday, June 24th 

10:30 a.m. – Pastor Jason’s last service at SPLC

Sunday, June 24th 

1:30–5:45/6:00 p.m. – Paintball at Splatter’s

(in New Bothwell, MB with Pastor Jason attending)

*CLAY 2018! 

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!

SAVE THE DATE:

Paul Kuhn and Donna Lipischak will be married at

St. Luke's Zion on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at

3:00 p.m.  They would like to invite the congregation to join in their celebration.  All are welcome for the marriage service at 3:00 p.m. and for the Dance Reception at 8:00 p.m. at Nashville's, CanadInns in Transcona.  There will be a cash bar. 

(This is a celebration evening rather than a fundraising social, so there is no cost to attend).

Paul and Donna would like to see a full dance floor and lots of people celebrating with them.

"Your presence is our present" from Paul & Donna

MNO SYNOD CONVENTION REPORT:  

     The Manitoba Northwestern Ontario Synod’s 17th  Convention was held Thursday to Saturday, April 26-28, 2018. I attended as St. Luke Zion lay delegate, along with Pastor Lynne as a rostered delegate. It was an interesting time of listening, sharing experiences, voting, singing, and lots of praying.

     The convention theme was “Bearing fruit on the vine - a branch cannot bear fruit by itself.” Each table of delegates had the opportunity to discuss the passage from John 15:1-8, and we talked about how we, i.e. our congregation, is connected to Christ, the vine. By our actions such as the Food Bank, contributing to The Urban, etc, we bear fruit. And sometimes we need pruning so that the church can grow stronger.

     National Bishop Susan Johnson attended the convention, and in her report commented on being inspired by the wider church’s response to the Reformation appeal over the last year. That included sponsoring refugees, planting trees, supporting the ELCJHL schools in Jordan and the Holy Land, and the LWF endowment fund. Bishop Susan spoke of four priorities for the future: 1) Innovation, 2) reconciling relationships, 3) remembering we are one body, and 4) knowing we are empowered for ministry. The focus will also be on a more robust laity. She announced that the 2019 National Convention will be held in Regina with the theme “Called to Reconciliation”. She encourages us to realize that we are ABLE to respond.

     After 12 years of inspiring service from Synod Bishop Elaine Sauer, attendees at the convention were charged with choosing a new bishop.  Preparation for this had been happening at monthly church council meetings and at a delegate meeting where we learned about discernment and took note of qualities that we look for in a bishop. What I would like to make known is that after the second ballot, our Pastor Lynne was in third place. There was good support for her to consider this role, but the spirit moved in another direction. As you may already know, after four ballots, Pastor Jason Zinko, currently at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church, was elected. He will be ordained in September.

     Lastly, I would like to relay the message I heard about the future direction of our synod. Our to equip, lay people to be leaders in the church. To that end, the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Saskatoon has developed online courses for lay people.

     For those interested in specific reports, or a summary of convention business, all is available at the website mnosynod.org

I thank you for allowing me to participate in the convention.

~Evelyn Roloff

NEST: 

Refugee Updates:

Mukendi – John started work at Industrial Rubber Supply, a business in the Inkster Park Industrial Park. Mary has been working as a substitute at a Day Care in St. Boniface and Bill has been working for a roofing company. They are all applying for Manitoba Housing – John, Martha, and the children are one grouping and the 3 siblings and baby are the other grouping. Rebecca continues to go to Healthy Start and the Birthing Centre. Martha and John go to English classes in the evenings; at two different locations, Monday to Thursday.

R. Ichira – Rose started school in February, Sarah now goes to LEEP in St. Vital, Monday to Friday. The schedule is to be 10 weeks of classes, followed by 16 weeks of work placement. Sarah is interested in nursing. Doreen and Ursula have been taking Lily to appointments for her Diabetes care. Lily is going to English classes two half-days per week. Wednesday evening and Saturday late afternoon she is at computer classes. Jane goes to evening classes and attends Healthy Baby classes with Rebecca and Ethel. Vincent and Michael attend English classes all day. All the young children have been seen at Children’s Hospital.

B. Ichira – Betty has had her baby and had an interview scheduled on March 7th, 2018.

Chance Kajinake – No report.

Abdelraheem Khatab – January 25, 2018 they had an interview. This is the sponsorship with Grace as the caregivers. This sponsorship is 3 persons.

Nuur Hassan Digale – No report.

Sibhatu Andom Gebremeskel – No report.

Upcoming:

Next General Meeting, June 26, 2018 @ 7:00 p.m.

At Grace Lutheran Church, 211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg.

LUTHER HOME:

ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE

from 9:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Sat., June 2nd.  They will also be having a bake sale at this event. All monies raised go to the Resident Council to enhance the residents’ quality of life.  The residents themselves vote on how to expend these funds.

West Kildonan Horticultural Society (WKHS)

FIESTA DAY – Saturday, June 2nd, 2018

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come Rain or Shine!

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

Bake Sale, Silent Auction, Garden Treasures

Garage Sale Items

SEVEN OAKS ARBORETUM

Partridge Ave. & Andrews St.

(Behind the Fire Hall on McGregor St.)

EL.C.I.C. MISSION AS HOPE APPEAL:

Since this annual appeal began in 2009, it has allowed us to continue funding ongoing mission in our Synod, ministries like Luther Village, Lutheran Urban Ministry, Youth and Young Adult Programming and Cameroon visits.

Perhaps even more significantly, it has provided resources to do some new things in our Synod each year, which would have not been possible with the regular benevolence dollars.

That has been a powerful gift to our Synod.

**More information is available on the table in the narthex.

LUTHER VILLAGE:

Bikeathon 2018

June 1st – 3rd, 2018

Join us for this fundraiser and bring the whole family to enjoy Luther Village.  It's a great way to combine exercise, fellowship, and raising money for LV.  Cost includes all meals, accommodations and use of the camp facility. 

.  40, 80 or 100 km ride options

• Registration fee $55
• Pledges required
• Non-participant fee: adult/teen $70;
  6-12 years $36;
  3-5 years $26;
- under 3 free

Women's Retreat 2018

June 8th - 10th, 2018 

This annual retreat will help women find rest and renewal of mind, body, and spirit. The weekend will be filled with inspiring sessions, new friendships, and relaxation.

Registration Fee: $150+HST

Register by June 1st and save $25.00

Bringing a Piece of Luther Village to God’s River:

Would you love to share your experience from Luther Village with the people of God’s River?  Meet new people, experience new cultures, and share your experience of LV and your Christian faith?  There is a group from MNO going to God’s River in summer 2018 to build relationships with the people in that community.  If you are interested in a trip like this, contact the Luther Village office and we will pass your name along to the group organizers.

‪Summer: Phone: 204-898-4052
Winter: Phone 204-783-3337 or 204-898-4052 Email: lv@luthervillage.ca

Website:   https://www.luthervillage.ca/

LUM:

*****LUM LUNCH:

SLZ will be providing a meal at the Urban on Sunday, June 17th.  Please contact Bev Holmes to

volunteer or sign up on the poster.  Thank You! The LUM service is at 1:30 p.m., followed by the meal.

Urban 2018 Spring Needs

Current Immediate Needs:  Bedding & towels; sleeping bags for the homeless; socks / underwear (for men, women, children); shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste; toilet paper; disposable razors; slippers (handmade or otherwise); used backpacks (especially for adults - any condition as long as the zippers work) always welcomed. 

Urban Current Emergency Food Needs:

Canned meats: tuna/salmon, chicken, ham, corned beef, Klik or Spam; Pasta sauce; canned vegetables: peas, corn, yellow and green beans, pork and beans; Fruit cocktail, small mandarin oranges; Peanut butter, jam/jelly; Pudding cups; Cookies; Instant coffee (small jars).  Please see Donate tab: "food items" for additional regular needs.

Also needed: plastic grocery bags; empty margarine & yogurt containers.

Coffee for the coffee urn and tea are welcomed donations as the coffee urn and tea pots are always on here for those who attend! 

Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca for drop off times.

Thanks so much  Rhonda

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

RIVER RIDGE RETIREMENT RESIDENCE

You’re Invited to an

Ice Cream Social at the

River Ridge Retirement Residence

50 Ridgecrest Ave., Wpg., MB

on Wednesday, June 6th, 2018

11:30 a.m. Lunch     1:00 p.m. Social

2:00 p.m. ‘Cindi Cain’ Performance

RSVP by June 5th to Renee Kelly 204-291-7863

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

Please remember our sister congregations who are facing loss due to fires this past week

Grace, Ashern as the RM of Grahamdale experiences raging fires near the community that will require evacuation of their neighbours and closure of the area schools. If you wish to assist Ashern and surrounding area, please see http://www.redcross.ca/in-your-community/manitoba to donate to the Manitoba Red Cross.

Redeemer, Brandon, and its neighbours as they deal with losses related to the fire in the downtown area of Brandon. We are thankful for our full communion partners, and the Diocese of Brandon who are coordinating assistance through St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral. We continue to assist folks who have been displaced by fires in Brandon with clothing and other necessities. Working with the Brandon Bear Clan Patrol, we are still working from the basement of St. Matthew's Cathedral to supply immediate needs. If you would like to assist with financial donations, you may make cheques payable to:

The Diocese of Brandon
403 13 Street
Brandon, MB
R7A 4P9

Many thanks for your continued support and prayers.

St. Matthew’s Cathedral will be holding a special service of thanksgiving at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 27th at 403 - 13th Street, Brandon, Manitoba.

The purpose of the service is to allow people to come together and give thanks for our first responders, for the fact that there was no loss of human life, and for a community that came together so quickly in a time of crisis and need. All are welcome. We expect that there will be representatives from the first responders in attendance. There will be a reception following. If anyone wishes to bring an offering, we will be accepting non-perishable food items, which will be given to Samaritan House. We hope you can come!

100th Anniversary - Zion Fort Frances, Ontario

Sunday, June 24th, worship at 10:30 a.m., BBQ lunch that follows. All welcome.

Contact Chairperson June Caul, cauljune@hotmail.com, 1.807.274.2209 or Pastor Keffer, bkeffer@shaw.ca, 1.807.275.9256

MNO at Winnipeg Pride Parade 2018

Sunday, June 3rd, begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Manitoba Legislative Building.

This year, Lutherans will walk with #FullCommunion partners, Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land!

Join us at the steps of the Leg for the Pride Rally

(10 a.m.) and Parade (11 a.m.). For those of you who have church services during the Parade, join us along the way! Check the Parade route at:

http://www.pridewinnipeg.com/pride/rally-and-parade/

For more information, see the Facebook event at

https://www.facebook.com/events/1065980183543371/

PRAIRIE FIRE

is the MNO Synod’s youth band! Are you a musician? Are you comfortable with worship leadership, or wanted to learn and be involved in leadership? Apply to be part of the band!

The commitment:

-weekly rehearsals between September and May
-monthly youth services between November and May

-February youth retreat (on non-CLAY years)
-occasional other events, as negotiated among band members’ availability

Application forms are available from the MNO  website http://mnosynod.org/!

Email Pastor Tyler at tgingrich@elcic.ca for more information, and to submit application.

Synod News pages in the Canada Lutheran:

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

Thank you   

~Joanne Janzen (MNO Synod section editor)

Palliative Manitoba Grief Seminars:

Cropo Funeral Chapel

1442 Main St. from 7–8:00 p.m. on Tuesday’s

June 12th, 2018 - Sharing Circle

August 14th, 2018 - Grief Doesn’t Take a Vacation 

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home

4000 Portage Ave. from 12–1:00 p.m. on Tuesday’s

July 24th, 2018 - Communication is Key