BAPTISMS FOR OCTOBER:  

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 October in previous years: 

Dianne S. 

Madison I. M.
Aiden F. D.                   

Alyssa M. B.
Jessica J. B.             

Chloe E. J. H.                   
Noah K. R.                      

Sarah E. G.
Helena J.                       

Ryan T. J.
Corey S.J.               

Malakai R. L.
Ethan N. C.

Evan A. C.
Reese A. C.    

Riley D. W.

Abby S. W.

Jackson R. J. S.           

Kaiya H. A. C.

Ramona A. C.

IN OUR PRAYERS: 

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

Carol A. - Holy Family

Phyllis A. - Concordia Place  

Claire D. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Dorothy H. - Luther Home 

Anne M. - Concordia Place

Melita T. - Luther Home

Ollie Z. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Pastor Lynne Hutchison graduated from Seminary on May 1993, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, Waterloo, ON and was ordained on September 17th, 1993 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Guelph, ON. Pastor Lynne has served October 1st, 1993 to July 1998 at St. Albert Lutheran Church, St. Albert, AB and from Sept. 1, 1998 to the present she has served at St. Luke’s Zion Lutheran Church, Winnipeg

HEALTHY START:

Thank you to all those who brought items in support of this project! If you’d like to learn more about this program, there will be a presentation (with refreshments) on Thursday, Oct. 3rd at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room at Grace Lutheran (211 Kimberley).

~ Beverley Holmes

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES:

We’ve had an environmental assessment of the St Luke’s Zion Church building done as a university project.  The resulting report gives some suggestions for us to reduce our carbon footprint.  If you have an interest in being on a committee that will meet to discuss possibilities, please let me know. 

-- Evelyn Roloff

SLZ SUNDAY SCHOOL:

2024 / 2025 Sunday School classes have begun however it’s not too late to join our group.

All Children ages 18 months – 12 years are Welcome.

SS HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY

On October 27th the Sunday School Children will be having their Halloween Costume Party during class.

All Children are Welcome to attend. Please let Joanne Janzen know if you will be attending by Oct. 20/24.to ensure we have enough treats.

SS SPOOKY LUNCHEON

As well on October 27th Sunday School will be hosting their ‘Annual Spooky Luncheon’ following Worship. Everyone is Welcome to attend. There will be a FreeWill Offering.

Spooky dessert donations are welcomed.

Main course will be provided by the Sunday School Families.

BIBLE CONVERSATIONS:

Wednesday’s at 12:00 p.m.

Bring your own bag lunch – coffee and tea provided. 

All are welcome!

CITY-WIDE CONFIRMATION:

We continue our participation in city-wide shared confirmation classes, currently with Messiah, Faith, Sherwood Park, and St. Mark’s. 

This month, classes will be on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:30 pm, at Messiah Lutheran Church (changing locations every four weeks). 

Please contact Pastor Lynne for more details.

JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP

As many of you know there used to be a shared junior youth group for grades 3-6

We are in the process of starting that up again, recruiting leaders/ junior leaders, making plans for upcoming events and now  we are looking for kids in grades 3-6 youth to join us.The group will be called SLAW junior 

SLAW represents the 5 point shared youth ministry - Abundant Life St. Luke's Zion Sherwood Park Prince of Peace and Grace Lutheran Churches

SLAW - Shining Light always (all ways) 

SLAW junior youth are invited to a Halloween Party – on Sun. Oct. 27th at Grace Lutheran Church  211 Kimberly Ave. from 1-3 pm

SLAW junior youth (grades 3-6) hosted by SLAW youth and SLAW junior leaders

What: games, snacks and fun activities - please wear a costume - no cost - please RSVP to Lisa at (204) 293-6357 or vandijk316@gmail.com

If you have any questions about SLAW junior please reach out to me 

Lisa van Dijk  (204)293-6357

Shared Youth Ministry Director

ALL-GLC-SLZ-SPLC-POP

THE URBAN MISSION PROJECT:

Again this fall we will be collecting gently used fall and winter clothing for The Urban Mission. Items include: light jackets, hoodies, winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and winter footwear, for all ages. They will be taken to The Urban the last week of September and again the last week in October.

Please indicate on the bags that it is for The Urban.

The Urban also distributes gently used linens, sheets, blankets, comforters & towels.

Thank You ~Linda Edel

THE MITTEN BASKET:

I ask that all items that have been completed for The Mitten Basket Project be brought to the church by Sunday, Oct. 20th. These items will be distributed during the last week of October. They are given out to numerous North End Elementary School’s, The Urban Mission and the Church Food Bank. If you have any questions, concerns or are interested in participating with this project call me at

Thank You ~Linda Edel

LUTHER VILLAGE:

We will be having an Online Silent Auction this fall!

Auction will start Mon. Oct. 28 th and end with final bids the night of the celebration dinner and dance Nov. 9th at 9:00 pm

We need your donations of NEW items for the auction to make it a success and help us raise some money! 
Some great ideas for donations: handmade items, services, dinner, gift cards, event tickets and more

Please contact the rep in your area for drop off locations or contact camp at lv@luthervillage.ca or phone (204) 783-3337

SLZ Stewardship and Outreach project;

Bazaar / Bake Sale

We are planning a Bazaar/Bake Sale on Nov. 23rd at SLZ from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   

If anyone is interested in having a table at this event, please note table rentals are $25 or 2 for $40.   The funds for the table sales and bake sale will go to a charity to be determined.   If you are interested in hosting a table or providing baking for sale, please contact either Susan Wardekker, Tammy Cheslock or Evelyn Roloff..    

LUTHERAN URBAN MINISTRY:

September 2024 News from your Ministry Manager

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse, and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” 

Desmond Tutu School has begun and bullying was our topic of discussion in our Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed Sharing Circles this first week of September. We talked about the impact of experiencing physical or verbal bullying. Lots of memories were shared about personal experiences or knowing those endured by a friend or family member. A few in the circles talked about being bullies themselves when they were young and how they feel about it now.

Online bullying is a relatively new phenomenon and we talked about how self-esteem can be affected in the teenagers today..

Bullying occurs around the world - on the playground, in the classroom, the locker room, the workplace, the military, within the family structure, or from a neighbour, to name a few examples. The memories of being made to feel “insignificant” or “powerless” can remain in the memory of an individual well into their senior years – often like little one-minute YouTube videos.

A pat answer to address all circumstances isn’t possible. Walking away, or standing firm, or telling someone about it are some various possibilities to sometimes complex situations. A school slogan this year in Winnipeg schools is “Be kind and never mind” and that can be a possible response!

To our MNO Congregation Members and Clergy: A wonderful opportunity to have fellowship with our Urban Community - please drop by anytime to our:

Sunday Worship Service: door opens at 1:00 p.m. with coffee/tea. Worship service 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Men’s Lunch/Sharing Circle every Wednesday - Downstairs at Noon Please stop by at 12:00 p.m. Noon (ring the doorbell) for lunch and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Sharing Circle every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. (until 3:30 p.m.) Please arrive at 2:00 p.m. (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/dessert and great fellowship and conversation!

Women’s Drop-in every Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Please drop in (ring the doorbell) for coffee/tea/cookies and visiting together! Kids & grandkids welcome to come with you and we have colouring and arts and crafts to keep them busy.

Co-ed Sharing Circle every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. (please arrive at 4:30 p.m.) Please stop by at 4:30 (ring the doorbell) for great fellowship and conversation! And coffee/tea/desser

Kind regards, Rhonda

Lutheran Urban Ministry Corp. (the Urban)
Rm 25, 560 Arlington St.
Winnipeg, MB R3G 1Z5               
Phone (204) 774-3143        
www.theurban.ca

Going the Distance:

The Urban team raised $3,270.00

Urban Epiphanies raised $3,025.00

First Lutheran Church raised $1,390.00

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church raised $1,165.00

ALL Cyclists & Walkers 2024 raised $985.00

For more information visit www.theurban.ca