BAPTISMS FOR APRIL:  

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 April in previous years: 

Christina F. K.

Madison M. N.

Haley M. N.

Candace L. K.

Piper R. S.

Isaak W. W.

Aidan A. S. J.

Lucas A. Z.

Reese O. H.

Nathan A. P. S.

Richard G. L. P.

Karrie-Lee J. P.

AnneMarie B. A.

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

Irene K. - River Park Gardens

Anna M. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Doreen S. - Luther Home

Alfred T. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Alice V. - Middlechurch Home 

MID-WEEK LENTEN SERIES:

Once again, this year, we will gather under the theme Meeting Our Neighbours.  This will be on Wednesdays during Lent at 6 p.m.  We will gather for a simple soup and bread supper with a different guest speaker each week.  Then we will end the evening with Holden Evening Prayer.  We should be finished by 8:00 p.m. each week.  The dates this month will be April 3rd & 10th.

The offering from each week’s prayer service are designated for the Cameroon Appeal. 

Funds help support our partnership with the EELC – Kids in Cameroon (orphan program); supporting women in ministry; supporting catechists and theological students.

Wed. April 3rd

Meeting our Jewish Neighbours  

Guest: Myron Love

Wed. April 10th

Meeting our Political Neighbours

Guest: Andrew Swan - Healing Service

EASTER BREAKFAST 

Sunday, April 21st at 9:00 a.m. Hosted by the SLZ Men. There will be a free-will offering.

There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board if you are able to help in any way. All are welcome!!!

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 2019

April

   7th - Regular classes

14th - Regular classes – Palm Sunday

21st - no regular classes – Easter Sunday

28th - Easter Play (during Worship) & Luncheon

May

  5th - Regular classes

12th - Regular classes - Mother's Day

19th - no regular classes - Victoria Day weekend 

26th -  Sunday School Wind-up and BBQ

          Carnival Theme – see poster on bulletin board.

YOUTH: 2019

April

5th - Family Games Night at Abundant life

6:00 p.m. pizza supper $5.00 (max family $15)

7th - Prairie Fire youth service 

St. George's Anglican Church Meet at Tim Hortons at 5:45 pm will be back about 8:30 pm 

20th – 21st - Easter Vigil at Sherwood Park

(and travelling to SLZ and ALL) on the 20th approx. 7:00 p.m.  to whatever time you need to be picked up Sunday morning April 21st  

This will be a very meaning night for the Youth and all are encouraged to participate.

Youth at SPLC (and those who wish to stay) will be helping with Easter breakfast served at 9:15 a.m. 

26th – 27th

YOUTH YARD SALE/ BAKE SALE/ BBQ FUNDRAISER

Friday, April 26th - 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 27th - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

at Sherwood Park Lutheran Church, 7 Tudor Cres.

*Items to be donated can be dropped off at SPLC on 

Wed. Apr. 24th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. & Thurs. Apr. 25th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

*Donations for the bake sale also welcome

*no mattresses, tube TV, tires large computer monitors (if unsure ask Lisa) 

*contact Lisa if you need large item pick up

(204) 293-6357 or email: splc-youth@live.ca

2019 SPRING RAFFLE FUNDRAISER:

Tickets will be available at churches starting on Sunday April 14th until Sunday May 5th.

Draw will take place at SPLC on Sunday May 12th

Tickets $5.00 in support of youth ministry

Prize package  $325+ of seasonal gift cards

including Schriemers - Home Depot - Dairy Queen Miller's Meats - Chamois car wash and more…

Tickets also available by contacting Lisa van Dijk

LUTHER VILLAGE:

2019 SMALL FRY CAMP - JUNE 21-24

If you are in grades 2 and 3, it is your turn to go to

summer camp! Spend the weekend learning about God, swimming, playing, singing and making new friends. 

2019 GRADES 4-6 CAMP - JULY 7-12

It is finally your time to spend a whole week at camp! You will learn new camp skills, meet new friends, experiencing renewal and being transformed as a community.

2019 GRADES 7-10 CAMP - JUNE 30 – JULY 5 Spend a week making new friends, having adventures at camp, experiencing renewal and being transformed as a community.  An amazing week at camp is waiting for you this summer.

EARLY BIRD* REGISTRATION

*SAVE $25 on week long youth camps if registered with deposit by May 1, 2019.

*SAVE $50 - Friend Referral – Youth week long camps! If you are a returning camper and refer a NEW friend to join you for your week at camp you and your friend receive $50 off if registered by June 1st.

***Please note if any of SLZ children are interested in attending Luther Village Camp this summer, SLZ can help with the registration costs – please speak to Sharon Appler if you would like more information.

***The 2019 Luther Village Guide is available on the table in the narthex. Pick up your copy today!

LUTHER HOME:

ANNUAL RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE:

If you are thinking about your spring cleaning/decluttering, please considering donating items to Luther Home for their annual rummage sale being held from 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. on June 1st, 2019. 

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.

“Celebrating 50 years”

Celebration events are continuing regarding the 50th Anniversary which will culminate with the Chapel Service on Sunday, December 1st. 

The Founders Tea held on January 25th was a huge success. There is a copy of the Founders Edition Hilites, for your review, tacked onto the church bulletin board downstairs across from the kitchen entrance door. This was distributed to attendees at the Tea.

Please go to the www.lutherhome.com website and click on “Celebrating 50 years” to view the video that was also created for this occasion.

The fundraising drive for the purpose of improving the physical environment for the residents is ongoing with 50/50 ticket sales.  Please see Linda Kostiuk if you are interested in purchasing a $10 ticket.  The draw will be held on June 15th at the block party.

GRADS:

Please let us know if anybody in your family is graduating this year! (High school or post-secondary)

Email: stluzi@mymts.net   Thank you!

LUM:

Urban Current Immediate Needs: 

FOOD ITEMS: The Urban maintains a pantry.  For those who attend the Urban, who are in a sudden difficult circumstance, food packages/items are given as needed. This pantry also serves as a reserve for community meal preparation.  We welcome gifts for food or gift cards.

​IN HIGH DEMAND: Canned meats: tuna/salmon, ham, chicken, corned beef, Klik or Spam, Canned vegetables: peas, corn, green and yellow beans, pork & beans, Pasta sauce, Pasta: egg noodle, macaroni, spaghetti, Peanut butter, Jam / jelly, fruit cocktail, small tins of mandarin oranges, Pudding cups, Juice boxes - individual size, Cookies, Cereal, Instant coffee (small jars) /tea, Ground coffee for Urban coffee urn.

OTHER ITEMS: Canned soups, Canned tomatoes, Kraft dinner, Juice boxes – 1 litre, Rice, Soup bases/broths (liquid or cubes) (chicken, beef, vegetable), Boxed scalloped potatoes, Powdered juice mix, Graham crackers / Soup (or other) crackers, Mayonnaise, Vegetable oil, Baking powder for bannock, Cheez Whiz, Baking items for cookies: (chocolate chips, raisins, flour, baking powder, baking soda), Cards and cribbage boards, Plastic shopping bags and re-usable shopping bags

CLOTHING ITEMS: Winter Clothing - jackets, hoodies with working zippers, winter boots, Hats, Scarves, Gloves / Mitts, Socks (Heavier Wool Ones Preferred)

HYGIENE KITS: Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Deodorant, Razors, Kleenex, Soap, Shampoo, Lotion, Sanitary pads / tampons / panty liners

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 Gorham 

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

NEW GROUP!!!:

We have started a Young Adults Group (est. Sept. 2018) for Abundant Life, Sherwood Park & St Luke's Zion (These are the same churches as our shared youth ministry group - just one more way shared ministry rocks!) A Group For Friends. This is for people aged 18+ university and career-oriented people, up to age 30 (ish). We will be meeting about once every 6 weeks. Watch the bulletin and newsletter for up-coming events. Hope you can join us for some/all events. If you have any questions, let Kim Scherger know @   kimnrick@shaw.ca  

Upcoming:  April 12th - BBQ & fire at Kushnier’s in Birds Hill. Details to follow.

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) 

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GARDENING:

West Kildonan Horticultural Society (WKHS)

Apr 2nd

New Perennialist Landscape Design

Linda Dietrick, Master Gardener 

May 7th

Edibles Garden Weeds

Laura Reeves, botanist, Prairie Shore Botanicals

author of Laura Reeves' Guide to Useful Plants - from acorns to zoom sticks

May 28th  

Arboretum Cleanup 

June 1st   

FIESTA DAY:

10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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

June 4th  

Colours of Emotions

Jeanette Adams, Master Gardener

*NOTE:  *Non-member drop-in fee of $5.00

WKHS Meetings are held at the 

West Kildonan Memorial Community Club

346 Perth Ave. from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

For MUCH more information please visit

www.wkhorticultural.ca

Palliative Manitoba – 2019 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

1142 Main St.  7:00-8:00 p.m.

April 16, 2019 - Alive in Memory

June 11, 2019 - Sharing Circle

July 9, 2019 - Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home

4000 Portage Ave.

April 9, 2019 - Grief Yoga - 3:00-4:00 p.m.

May 14, 2019 - Grief 101 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.

July 16, 2019 - Loss of Spouse - 10:00-11:00 a.m. 

August 13, 2019 - New Normal -10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Support for Grieving Children: Palliative Manitoba understands that every child feels the effect of a death of a loved one in different ways, sometimes responding unexpectedly. We offer grief support services available to young individuals. Kids Grieve Too and Teens Grieve Too help children and youth address grief that accompanies a death, and to provide them with tools to deal with future emotions.

Palliative Manitoba understands the importance of using real language when speaking to children about grief. In these programs, participants take part in different activities, while parents and guardians are offered support in another group setting.

Acceptance into Kids Grieve Too and Teens Grieve Too involves completion of an application form and an interview with the child and family.

Kids Grieve Too (Ages 9-12) is designed to recognize physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of children’s grief. Grieving children turn to their parents or other trusted adults who may also be grieving. Recognizing a child’s grief and providing support while grieving can be difficult. Kids Grieve Too is designed for both adults and children to receive the support and coping tools to deal with grief.

Teens Grieve Too (Ages 13-17) is designed to help reduce isolation a teenager may be feeling and offers a supportive group to meet with others.

Every teen grieves differently. Peer support groups are an ideal way to help grieving teens heal. They are encouraged to tell their stories as they like. In this setting, teens will meet and build friendships with others who have had similar experiences. Although, grief is unique to each individual, they can help support one another.

Both programs run for 6 weeks and also offer a grief support group for parents and guardians.