BAPTISMS FOR DECEMBER:  

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 December in previous years: 

Sharon L. T.                                Dolphis V. S.
William G. . M.                            Jody A. H.
Anson P. G.                                 Colton S. H.
Chase M. P. H.                             Emma R. B.
Donald G. J.                                Jordan N. A. G.
Bradley C. J.                               Myles L. L. G.
Albert J. R.

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  

Doreen S. - Luther Home

Alfred T. - Red River Place, Selkirk

Melita T. - Luther Home

Alice V. - Middlechurch Home  

CONFIRMATION:

Shared Confirmation Ministry 2020

Winter session (Jan. 7 – Feb. 25, 2020)

SLZ SUNDAY SCHOOL:

December

12/1/2019   - regular classes  making Advent wreaths

12/8/2019   - regular classes

12/15/2019 - regular classes  

12/22/2019 – S.S. Christmas Party  

12/29/2019 - Christmas  - No classes

January

1/5/2020     - S.S. Christmas Play & Luncheon 

1/12/2020   - regular classes 

1/19/2020   - regular classes  

1/26/2020   - regular classes 

SUNDAY SCHOOL RUBBER BOOT FUNDRAISER

SLZ Sunday School began this fundraising drive on May 26th at the wind-up. We 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 the homeless who frequent the Imaculate Conception Drop in Center located at Euclid & Austin St. by the Spring of 2020. Watch for updates.

Thank You 

Joanne Janzen, Sharon Appler & the Sunday School Children

YOUTH: 2019

Sun. Dec. 1st - Prairie Fire youth service - Messiah Lutheran

Sun. Dec. 8th - Installation Service for Pastor Jeremy -  ALLC

Sun. Dec. 8th - Bake sale at SPLC after service

Sun. Dec. 8th - Advent Travelling supper

Tue. Dec.10th - Youth at ALLC - community Christmas  hampers

Sun. Dec. 15th - Bake sale at ALL after service

Fri. Dec. 20th - Annual MNO Sleigh Ride Bird’s Hill

LUTHER HOME:

50th Anniversary Worship Service - Sun. Dec. 1st, at 10:30a.m. On December 1, 1969, Luther Home officially opened as a personal care facility.  A special chapel service will mark the 50 years exactly. 

You are encouraged to check out the Luther Home website:   LutherHome.com   to keep updated on events and get information regarding the corporation.

2020 Calendars: 

Calendars for 2020 are being produced and will be available for purchase soon. Money raised will be directed to the Lift Our Spirits campaign.

NEST:

Nest Flapjack Fundraiser

Our annual Flapjack Breakfast that was held at Applebee’s on Sat. Oct. 19 raised $500.00.

LUM :

November 2019 News from your Ministry Manager 

Winter Items are needed. 

The Urban is very grateful for donations of: socks (new and used in good condition for adults and children),   scarves,   toques,   gloves and mitts,   shoes and boots with good grips,  warm jackets in good condition (note the Urban no longer accepts clothing donations other than seasonal jackets),   clean, folded, used bedding (blankets, sheets, pillowcases, Afghans, quilts and towels).    Note: Some of the mitts, gloves, toques and scarves are needed to immediately give out and some will be earmarked for our Christmas gift bags (men’s, women’s & children/youth) for Sunday, December 22nd.  Last winter we gave excess donated toques to Greenway School and Pinkham School, both inner city schools.  Children often lose their hats and both schools were very grateful for the toques.  

Women’s Sharing Circle “Healing through Art”, September 11, 2019 – January 29, 2020 bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Between 18 and 24 women are attending and we are having a great time working with many art mediums!  Facilitated by an art therapist, each hour allows for some individual sharing as well as lots of conversation, laughter and fellowship as we explore our feelings and recognize our own creativity.  This program is made possible through a grant from MNO CECF Project Funding.

Sharing Circles “Strength within Community”, October 9, 2019 – January 29, 2020.  This program of facilitated circles is made possible through a One-Time Community Grant from The Winnipeg Foundation.  Every Thursday Co-ed Sharing Circle, bi-weekly Wednesdays for the Men’s Group and once a month for the Wednesday Women’s Sharing Circle. Five facilitators to date have led us through some great discussions such as: sharing our gifts and what we are proud of; relationship with self; good communicating; handling stress in a good way; the buffalo symbol of respect in the seven sacred grandfather teachings; autonomy and choices; and speaking your truth.  The goal of this program is to foster greater inner strength within individuals and families to build stronger community. 

Please note:  The Urban is closed for holidays on Wednesday, December 25, Thursday, December 26, 2019 and Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Please visit our website! The website address is the same (www.theurban.ca).  Our new website supports video and will regularly feature short snippets of happenings at the Urban! 

Check out:  The Lutheran Urban Ministry Short Documentary Film: Hope is Never Lost (12 minutes) captures the heart and soul of the Urban.  View from our website or through YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FatPtzT9HhY 

Thank you to the meal teams who ensure that no one leaves the Urban hungry, and to all those who donate groceries for our emergency food.  Our website calendar shows available dates for meal teams.  Please contact me: rhonda@theurban.ca for additional information, or to have your meal team added to the calendar.

Kind regards,  Rhonda Gorham Ministry Manager, Lutheran Urban Ministry

TRINITY FOOD PANTRY: annual Christmas Dinner is at noon on December 14th.  The food pantry continues to operate out of Trinity Place on Flora.  Hampers are provided to 45 households including about 150 clients.  A full turkey dinner will be served and children 13 and under will receive a Christmas gift.  Donations may be made to the Trinity Food Pantry with checks made out to Grace Lutheran Church.

Board of Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry

Seeking applicants for the position of Chairperson, to begin April 1, 2020. This person manages a core group of volunteers in providing food bank services once a month to registered clients. The food bank is held at Trinity Place (formerly Trinity Lutheran Church), corner of Flora Ave. and King St. A summary of the duties involved is available on request. Applications and requests for information should be addressed to: Ivor Schledewitz, 204-667-3705, email: ivors@mymts.net

LUTHER VILLAGE:

For 55 years, Luther Village has been blessed to provide outdoor ministry - providing all individuals an opportunity for renewal of mind, body and soul. 

As you know, our camp infrastructure is aging and in need of repairs and maintenance to provide long-term sustainability. By reaching our 2019 fundraising goal of $40,000, we are able to proceed with some vital plans, ensuring the camp will continue to fulfill our mission for future generations.

As we reach the half way point of our Annual Giving Challenge, we have made it half way to our goal of $40,000! We still need your help to reach our target, so please consider donating to day!

WAYS TO DONATE
Mail In - 560 Arlington Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3G 1Z5
Donate Online - www.luthervillage.ca or hit 'DONATE NOW' button in this email
Phone in credit card - phone our office between 10am-4pm at 204-783-3337

Thank you for prayerfully considering what you can contribute to this campaign. All donations are appreciated and celebrated. 

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

Installation of Pastor Tyler

Sat. Dec. 7th at 3:00 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - 637 Buckingham Rd., Wpg. Refreshments to follow.

Installation of Rev. Jeremy Langner

Sun. Dec. 8th at 2:00 p.m. at Abundant Life Lutheran Church - 3486 Raleigh, St. E St. Paul

Everyone welcome!  Reception to follow.

PIANO LESSONS:

There are two posters posted on the bulletin board regarding one of the Youth from Sherwood Park  Lutheran Church who is providing piano lessons.

CANADA LUTHERAN MAGAZINE:

Canada Lutheran’s synod editors need your help . These editors depend on you to tell them about the  special events and special people in your ministries. Why not take a moment to have someone write about one of these, take some photos to go with the story and send your material to the editor of your synod section.

Rev. David Lowe is our new editor for the MNO Synod section of the Canada Lutheran. He can be reached at mnoeditor@elcic.ca

Palliative Manitoba  2019 Grief Seminars:

Palliative Manitoba offers monthly grief seminars  hosted by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, Cropo Funeral Chapel and Glen Eden Funeral Home.

The seminars are free and are open to the general public.

Cropo Funeral Chapel

1142 Main St.  (7:00-8:00 p.m.)

Dec. 3rd - Help for the Holidays

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home

4000 Portage Ave.

Dec. 10th - Preparing for the Holidays 12-1:00 p.m.

CONTACT US:  

2109 Portage Ave. Wpg., MB R3J 0L3  

Phone: (204) 889-8525  

Toll-free in Manitoba: 1-800-539-0295  

Fax: (204) 888-8874 

info@palliativemanitoba.ca www.palliativemanitoba.ca