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 William

Tristan Joseph Scott

Bruce Anthony Stephen

Henry David

Colby Dane

Kiara Quinn

Jessiah Alvyr Jaryd Logen

Sydney Alyssa

Cohen Preston Thor

Colby Adrian George

Elizabeth Mae

IN OUR PRAYERS:

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

Helen – Holy Family Nursing Home

Irene - River Park Gardens

Elfrieda - Luther Home 

Anna – Fred Douglas Lodge

Laura - Red River Place, Selkirk

Mary – Luther Home

Albert – Middlechurch Home

Agnes – Middlechurch Home

Garden Plot for The Urban.

Despite concerns that we would not get supplies for the garden, thanks to Rhonda Gorham we got all our needs supplied from Schiemers Greenhouses on Highway 59.

The plot was planted with the help of Maria Harden on Wednesday, and was watered soon afterwards by God.  Now we await to see the fruits of our labours.

Praise be to God.

Roy Meakings

MUSIC CONCERT:

on Sat. June 11th at 4:00 p.m. Faith Peters music students are holding their Music Concert here at SLZ.

Please join us in supporting these very talented music students.

2016 SUNDAY SCHOOL WIND-UP – HAWAIIAN LUAU:

On Sun. May 29th following Worship; weather permitting we will hold our Hawaiian Luau outdoors, or we can just as easily have it indoors. Everyone is invited for great food, fun, games, crafts, photo’s, and much more. We are encouraging everyone to wear Hawaiian attire J  Thank You!

YOUTH:

June 5th – we celebrate our graduates at SLZ

June 10th-11th  – Gimli retreat for all youth going to CLAY Gathering

June 19th  – we celebrate our graduates at SPLC

August 7th  – SLZ-SPLC-ALL Youth sending service at BBQ at Kildonan Park. Service at 12:30 p.m. – all are encouraged to come – no service at SLZ that day, Watch for details.

GRADUATES:

On Sunday, June 5th, we will be recognizing those who are graduating from high school, university, or college. If you have a family member who is graduating, please let Pastor Lynne or Lisa van Dijk know.  Thank you!

INTERNSHIP NEWS:

The months have flown by since Lisa Jenke began her internship with us last August.  June 26th will be her last service with us at St. Luke’s Zion.  Watch the Sunday Bulletin for plans for that day.  The Lay Internship Committee has had the pleasure of supporting Lisa as she develops her skills in the various areas of ordained ministry.  We ask for prayers from the congregation as we work on Lisa’s final evaluation regarding her internship work at St. Luke’s Zion.  

Thank You

Colleen Einarson

Gary Kletke

Kurt Machel

Brittney Macht

Evelyn Roloff

NEST:

     Jim Mair is our representative on the Canadian Council for Refugees (Western Division) and he attended their monthly meetings at ‘Welcome Place’. Their current concern is the settlement of the Syrians in Winnipeg. About 700 Syrian families have arrived with Blended Visa Office Refugees and Government Sponsored Refugees making up this number. They were informed that the new Canadian host has extended the original time set, to cover the cost of their passage. The council are hoping the Government will see fit to pay the fare for all refugees (including our privately sponsored persons or families) rather than having them face a large bill when they arrive and are in need!

     The Council has been informed the Kenyan Governments are seeking to close the Camp and Visa Office in Kenya. There is hope this may result in a ‘speed up’ of the large backlog – where some refugees have ‘been in here with applications approved for 8, 9 or even 10 years. This could mean that the 2 families NEST is sponsoring and originally from the Sudan could arrive this year!

     We welcomed PASQUAL OKUN at our May meeting. He is related to the above families and has kept in touch with them – also keeping NEST informed. PASQUAL is himself a refugee from the Sudan and had been in a camp for 4 years, arriving in Canada in June, 2009. A very personable man, works and is quite fluent in English. He and his wife Jane have sent money to help the 2 families and have had their friends collecting furniture and furnishings, etc. for the families when they arrive and will also help with the caregiving. There are 9 members (including very young children) in one family. Caregivers will be needed and welcomed! NEST does not have storage space (ahead of their arrival) but will inform regarding needed supplies when they do arrive. Will let you know!3

     Pasqual is proud of his son, 24, who has studied and worked to become an auto mechanic and has been hired for a 2 year apprenticeship!

***NEST is looking for people who would consider being part of a team of caregivers for a refugee family.  If you would like to know more about this or might be interested, please speak to Pastor Lynne.

***Upcoming Events:

The next NEST General Meeting will be held on June 28th at 7:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church.

All are Welcome! Refreshments to follow meeting.

NEST Annual Picnic will be from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at Hyland Park, Henderson Hwy. North of the Perinmeter. Bring your own Lunch! All are Welcome. Watch for the Poster and more information!

Thank You for your prayers and support.          

-Blessings!  Dorothy Handkamer

LUTHER VILLAGE NEWS:

20th Anniversary Women’s Retreat
Join us for this special weekend celebrating women. Our resource leaders for the weekend, are Bishop Elaine Sauer and Shirley Barrow and they are excited to share the 20th Anniversary with all of you.

The weekend theme is: ON THIS ROCK- Women of Faith gathered in Jesus Name.

The gathering times will include opportunities for growing in faith, sharing how God has been a ROCK in the midst of struggles, how God has made us a solid creation, able to bring beauty and power and strength to the world, even though we come with sharp edges and worn out smoothness. The time is spent in knowing God's silent presence in the midst of the beauty of creation, where new life is sustained on rocks covered in moss, grass and trees.

Join us and take care of yourself for this weekend: an opportunity to enjoy reflexology with our 2 guest clinicians, hike on one of our trails, nap, relax on the beach, nap, have meals prepared and cleaned up for you, canoe, kayak, pontoon boat ride, nap...you choose. A paint night is being planned for one evening after a campfire.

A great weekend. June 10 - 12. Cost $125.00 + hst. Register soon so you don’t miss out

MNO:

The MNO Synod Convention (Apr. 21-23) in bullet form:

• Human Beings: Not for Sale! – Have you educated yourself about modern-day slavery and human trafficking?
• Creation: Not for Sale! – The commodification of creation – If everything has a price, does it have any value?
• Salvation: Not for Sale! – How we transform gifts into objects.
• Second reading of constitutional changes and adoption of a new set of bylaws
• Heather Howdle elected as Chair of Synod Council
• Colleen Einarson elected as a Lay Delegate for the 2017 ELCIC Convention in Winnipeg
• Discussion about the role of retired pastors and deacons at synod conventions
• Some elected positions were left for Synod Council to fill due to a lack of candidates
• Videos introduced for Cameroon Companions and for Intern Pastor Lisa’s internship

WORSHIP IN THE PARK – AUGUST 7th, 2016

            On Sunday, August 7th, we will join together with Abundant Life and Sherwood Park Lutheran Churches in order to bless and send our youth to CLAY 2016 in Charlottetown, PEI.  Instead of gathering at our own churches, we will worship together at 12:30 pm at Kildonan Park.  A map will be provided so you know where to go!  A barbecue will follow the worship service.

            For this particular Sunday, help will be needed on a number of different fronts.  We need somebody with a truck to transport the BBQ from St. Luke’s Zion to the park.  We may need some “shuttle drivers” to pick people up at the parking lots in the park and bring them to our worship location.  We will need one or two people to look after the offering for SLZ.  And some people might be asked to bring food, as well.  If you are able and willing to help with any of these things, please let Pastor Lynne know!  Also, there will be some games for children, so don’t hesitate to bring all ages!

ARE YOU INTERESTED . . .

in making a pilgrimage to the Holy Land?  

If so, please let Pastor Lynne know!

NEWS FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK: 

Please hand in any Items for the July newsletter by June 23rd to Joanne Janzen or email to the church @ stluzi@mymts.net or to joannejanzen007@mymts.net Thank You!

LADIES GROUP:

Providing a birthday party at Luther Home is in the early stages of planning where hopefully we will be able to take a turn.
Another idea for the ladies to do is a sewing club. We will get together and brainstorm these two ideas.  All are welcome to join in.  Watch for future updates

LUTHER HOME:

Annual Rummage Sale

will be held on June 4, 2016 in the Luther Home Rec-room, 1081 Andrews Street, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  (proceeds go to the Resident/Family Council). Needed are donations of new/used goods, kitchen wares, furniture, books, baking and misc. items which can be dropped off at recreation office or call Liz @ 204-336-5380.

-No used mattresses, old tv’s or used clothing please

All donations are greatly appreciated.

WEST KILDONAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY:

Fiesta Day Plant Sale

June 4th, 2016  10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Come Rain or Shine!

SEVEN OAKS ARBORETUM

Partridge Ave.  &  Andrews St.

(Behind the Fire Hall on McGregor St)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

SLZ - HELP WANTED:

The following opportunities for service continue to be available.  Can you help?

*Ministers of Transportation (People need rides to church!)   *NEST Board Member   *Choir Members   *Sunday Servants

CLWR  (Canadian Lutheran World Relief)

 is seeking a full-time Communications Manager at its Winnipeg office.

Under the direction of the Director, Community Relations, the Communications Manager, a key member of the Community Relations team, provides support to the Community Relations Director in developing and implementing the Community Relations Communications and Resource Generation plan. 

In collaboration with the Director, the Communications Manager leads the communications and promotional functions of the team providing direction and oversight of web-based communication tools, social media, and the promotional and design needs within the agency.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@clwr.mb.ca

We Care Assistant Coordinator
The We Care Assistant Coordinator, located at the Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) warehouse at 549 King Edward Street, assists in baling and activities relating to material aid and shipments; general maintenance of the building and grounds; processing all outgoing mail, and shipping and manual labour needs of the We Care Program operations of Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@clwr.mb.ca.

Director of Music Ministry
Location: The Anglican Parish of St. Peter, Winnipeg
Reporting to: The Rev. Canon Donna G. Joy
Hours: approximately 12 hours per week
Salary: Based on qualifications and experience

The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate our Music Ministry. She/he will demonstrate:an openness to exploring a variety of musical styles and expressions.
experience in leading a liturgical music program commitment to working with choir and congregational participation organ/piano competency
A detailed position description is available on the Parish web site: www.stpetersanglican.ca. Please submit a resume and minimum of two references no later than May 31, 2016, to: The Rev. Canon Donna Joy, The Anglican Parish of St. Peter, 755 Elm Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3M 3N8.

The Church Council on Justice and Corrections is hiring a summer student position. Join our small team and spend the summer researching and promoting restorative justice.

CCJC, located in Ottawa, Ontario is pleased to offer an 8-week restorative justice coordinator position. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience conducting research and developing educational resources relating to restorative justice. A work plan will be developed by the successful candidate in collaboration
with CCJC staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• - Coordinate the creation, production and distribution of resources for Restorative Justice Week 2016
• - Assist with the planning of an educational campaign to mark Restorative Justice Week 2016
• - Assisting with the preparation of educational materials and resources related to the criminal justice policy in Canada
• - Other duties as assigned by the CCJC Manager