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 K. K.

Rylen G. G. D. B.

Carlyn R. J. B.

Jack M. M. S. 

Jett J. M. S.

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

Melita T. - Luther Home

Alice V. - Middlechurch Home   

LUTHER HOME:

“Celebrating 50 years”  Celebration events are continuing regarding the 50th Anniversary which will culminate with the Chapel Service on Sunday, December 1.  Please go to the www.lutherhome.com website and click on “Celebrating 50 years” to view information on upcoming events. 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.

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

SUNDAY SCHOOL RUBBER BOOT FUNDRAISER During this year’s ‘Meeting Our Neighbours’ during Lent Peter Solilak spoke on March 20th about the homeless who frequent the Imaculate Conception Drop in Center located at Euclid & Austin St.

This session was an eye opener about this society & their challenges. The biggest surprise was to learn that their biggest challenge is “the rain”. . . Wow! How this keeps them from eating as they do not have the footwear necessary to keep their feet and or socks dry. I am sure that many of us have had a wet sock experience perhaps only for a few hours. How blessed we are to have a place to change into dry socks; a luxury they do not have. Since that day every day I have thought about ‘boots’ they need rubber boots.

SLZ Sunday School will begin this fundraising drive on May 26th at the wind-up. We will accept gently worn and new rubber boots, as well as monetary donations. If you prefer you can put your donation through your weekly offering – please ensure you mark your donation as ‘SS RUBBER BOOTS’.

We will also have a donation box in the cloak room at St. Luke’s Zion. Our goal is to provide rubber boots to all those who depend on this soup kitchen for their food by the Spring of 2020. Watch for updates.

Thank You 

Joanne Janzen, Sharon Appler & the Sunday School Children

Update:               

We have officially begun our fundraising drive May 26th and are happy to say to date we raised $40.00 cash and have 13 pairs of rubber boots!

SABBATICAL LEAVE:

Pastor Lynne will be on sabbatical leave from May 6th until September 3rd.  Pastor Kolleen Karlowsky-Clark will be leading most of the Sunday services.

*Please note changes: For pastoral emergencies or funerals please contact Pastor Kolleen at 204-272-0444.  If you need to book the church for a shower, birthday, etc., please contact Joanne Janzen.

NEXT COUNCIL MEETING:

The next council meeting will be held on September 10th, 2019 at SLZ.

SAVE THE DATE:

Annual Corn & Weiner Roast and Sunday School registration on September 8th following worship.

Everyone is invited to attend. Come and join us!!! Bring a friend!  **You can register your children ages 18 months to 12 years.  Regular Sunday School classes will begin on Sept. 15th, 2019.

YOUTH: 2019

July:

19th - 21st - Camping trip at Luther Village

Friday evening to Sunday afternoon - details to follow

LUTHER VILLAGE:

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.

REGISTRATION:

***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!

When are Family Camps Running?

Family Camp 1 - July 14-20, 2019
Family Camp 2 - July 21-27, 2019
Family Camp 3 - July 28-August 3, 2019   
Family Camp 4 - August 4-10, 2019
Family Camp 5 - August 11-17, 2019   

How to Register for Family Camp?

Call the Luther Village Office (204) 898-4052. When you call the office, tell us what week of Family Camp you are interested in and we will tell you what Cabins or Campsites are open. From there we will register you up for Family Camp and take your deposit (half the amount of your stay). We do require you to fill out the Family Camp Registration Form which can be e-mailed back to us, mailed in or faxed.

Or visit: www.luthervillage.ca

SLZ LUM LUNCH:

Each year we provide a lunch (80 – 100 people) at the Urban – Lutheran Church of the Cross, 560 Arlington Street.  This year we are doing this on Sunday, September 15th after our church service.  There are many ways you can participate. Over the summer, bring non-perishable food items and place in the container in our entry.  These will be included in chili.

Bring fresh carrots/celery/onions to be included in chili about a week before and we will store them in the fridge down in our kitchen.

Bring a pot of prepared Vegetarian or Meat chili on September 15th.

Bring bannock or cupcakes on September 15th.

Join us at Lutheran Church of the Cross to help serve.

Provide financial assistance for this endeavour.

LUM :

NEEDED:

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

HYGIENE KITS

Toothpaste, Tooth brushes, Deodorant, Razors

Kleenex, Soap, Shampoo, Lotion

Sanitary pads / tampons / panty liners

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

Thanks so much   ~Rhonda Gorham 

2019 RIDE FOR REFUGE:

Dear St. Luke’s Zion Lutheran Church,

Would St. Luke Zion Lutheran Church consider forming a team to ride and/or walk for the Urban in the 2019 Ride for Refuge on Saturday, Oct. 5th?

Event info: https://rideforrefuge.org/location/winnipeg

(scroll down to bottom of page to see list of teams)

Frequently Asked Question: https://rideforrefuge.org/faq

To register your team or donate to an Urban team:  https://rideforrefuge.org/charity/theurban

The Urban is taking part in our third Ride for Refuge (a 5 km walk in North Kildonan, or a 10, 25 or 50 km bike ride leaving from North Kildonan riding north) on October 5, 2019.  The pledges for the teams for the Urban are allocated to the Urban (minus the Blue Sea Philanthropy admin costs determined by the amount raised for the Urban).

It was a beautiful day last year and the event was really well organized!!  I'm really hoping to have at least 8 teams this year!  The Urban is so happy to be a part of this event.  All of the teams had fun! 

Last year the Ride for Refuge took place in cities across Canada raising money for over 150 charities and many in Manitoba - charities that provide refuge and hope for displaced, vulnerable and exploited people everywhere. 

The walking route is once again in North Kildonan (totally organized by Blue Sea Philanthropy - police direction on route, insurance for walkers/bike riders, snacks, lunch, t-shirts, etc.).  The ride route begins in North Kildonan going north.

Please contact me if you have questions.  Links to Ride for Refuge are also on our www.theurban.ca website.

Thanks so much,

Rhonda Gorham

Ministry Manager

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

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)