Statement of Welcome

The following statement of welcome appeared in John Longhurst’s column recently and has been posted in a number of different churches:

"All are welcome here. But, we extend a special welcome to those who are single, married, divorced, gay, confused, filthy rich, comfortable or dirt poor.

We extend a special welcome to wailing babies and excited toddlers.

We welcome you if you can sing like Pavarotti or just growl quietly to yourself.

You’re welcome here if you’re just browsing, just woke up or just out of prison.

We don’t care if you’re more Christian than Mother Teresa, or haven’t been in church since Christmas 1977.

We welcome those who are over 60 but not yet grown up, and to teenagers who are growing up too fast.

We welcome keep-fit moms, football dads, starving artists, tree-huggers, latte-sippers, vegetarians, junk-food eaters.

We welcome those who are in recovery or still addicted. We welcome you if you’re having problems, are down in the dumps, or if you don’t like "organized religion." (We’re not keen on it, either.)

We welcome those who think the earth is flat, work too hard, don’t work, can’t spell, or are here just because mom or grandma is in town and wanted to go to church.

We welcome those who are inked, pierced, both or neither.

We offer a prayer to those who could use a special prayer right now, had religion shoved down their throats as kids, or got lost on their way to a cottage and ended up here by mistake.

We welcome pilgrims, tourists, seekers, doubters, young, old — and you!"

What do you think of this statement of welcome? 

Would it be true here at St. Luke’s Zion?

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

Alice V. – Middlechurch Home 

REV. JASON ZINKO elected BISHOP of MNO!

For highlights from MNO Convention 2018, visit the MNO website at http://mnosynod.org/

The service of ordination for Rev. Zinko will take place on Saturday, September 8th, 2018.

More details to follow.

SYNOD TRANSITION FOR OFFICE OF BISHOP:

 Please see the letter posted on the bulletin board.

SLZ NEWSLETTER ITEMS:

Items for the August newsletter can be given to Joanne Janzen or emailed to stluzi@mymts.net or joannejanzen007@mymts.net by July 26th.

Thank you!

YOUTH SCHEDULE:

MNO Youth Bus Trip to CLAY 2018

August 12th at 12:00 pm to August 15 @ 5:00 pm

*CLAY 2018! 

The planning team is happy to announce the dates for CLAY 2018 in Thunder Bay, ON. Lutheran and Anglican youth from across Canada are invited to meet in Thunder Bay from August 15th – 19th, 2018. It is sure to be an amazing time!

SAVE THE DATE:

Paul Kuhn and Donna Lipischak will be married at

St. Luke's Zion on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 at

3:00 p.m.  They would like to invite the congregation to join in their celebration.  All are welcome for the marriage service at 3:00 p.m. and for the Dance Reception at 8:00 p.m. at Nashville's, CanadInns in Transcona.  There will be a cash bar. 

(This is a celebration evening rather than a fundraising social, so there is no cost to attend).

Paul and Donna would like to see a full dance floor and lots of people celebrating with them.

"Your presence is our present" from Paul & Donna

NEST: 

New Sponsorships in Progress

-Mustafa: CLWR has his application and is ready to go.

-Yovi and Betti: The application for their sister is ready to go in.

-Dawit, Gaudelive, and Eric N. are still being worked on, and are waiting for spots with CLWR.

Kildonan United Potluck

There was good attendance, good speaker, and good entertainment. The entertainment were singers originally from the Congo. Tickets sold - $280    Donations - $341

Upcoming:

NEST Picnic, Aug.18, 2018 @ 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, (rain date Saturday, August 25, 2018). Location TBA.

LUTHER HOME:

The annual Rummage and Bake Sale held June 2nd raised $1,920.00.  Thank you to all who donated items and shopped.  Your support is very much appreciated.  The Resident Council are donating the entire amount towards the 50th Anniversary celebrations next year.

 LUTHER VILLAGE :

St. Luke’s Zion has 3 excited campers who will be attending camp at Luther Village. Tayla, Ryan and Jordan will be attending the Grades 4-6 Camp – July 8-13.

Tayla and Jordan had the opportunity to attend last year and Ryan will be going for the first time.

Congratulations Tayla A., Jordan S. and Ryan K.! Have a great week at camp!!!

LUM:

2018 Ride for Refuge

The Urban is taking part in their second Ride for Refuge (a 5 km walk here in the city, or a 10, 25 or 50 km bike ride leaving from North Kildonan) on September 29, 2018. For more information please see the letter posted on the bulletin board or online

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

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

To register "your team" to walk or ride (or both) for the Urban:  https://rideforrefuge.org/register

To join the "Urban Board and Friends" Team or donate to a team walking or riding for the Urban::  https://rideforrefuge.org/charity/theurban

Urban 2018 Spring Needs

Current Immediate Needs:  Bedding & towels; sleeping bags for the homeless; socks / underwear (for men, women, children); shampoo, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste; toilet paper; disposable razors; slippers (handmade or otherwise); used backpacks (especially for adults - any condition as long as the zippers work) always welcomed. 

Urban Current Emergency Food Needs:

Canned meats: tuna/salmon, chicken, ham, corned beef, Klik or Spam; Pasta sauce; canned vegetables: peas, corn, yellow and green beans, pork and beans; Fruit cocktail, small mandarin oranges; Peanut butter, jam/jelly; Pudding cups; Cookies; Instant coffee (small jars).  Please see Donate tab: "food items" for additional regular needs.

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

We ask that you also consider donating men's clothing to the John Howard Society, 583 Ellice Ave. Call 204-775-1514 for drop off times. Clothing donations are also received at the Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St.

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

Learn About New Canadians

(Migrants and Refugees)

Canada Day – July 1st in Osborne Village (at the corner of River and Osborne), Migrant Worker Solidarity Network and Migrante will help Winnipegers better understand the experience of refugees.

Join us at the CLC’s tent, where you will put on virtual reality goggles and be taken on an emotional journey that you will never forget. Our hope is that people will gain a better understanding of why Canada should be accepting and welcoming people seeking refuge.

Synod Council

Synod Council meets next on the evening of September 14th and all day September 15th.

Erickson Lutheran 50th Anniversary

Banquet on Saturday, August 18th
Worship service on Sunday, August 19th
Email Sharon for banquet tickets: rsnylen1@gmail.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIES:

Faith Lutheran Church - Organist/Pianist Looking for organist/pianist to play at Sunday worship services on a casual basis. Rate of pay is $100.00/service. Call Cathy at 204.253.1491 (ext. 20) for more information.

St. John's Congregation – Organist/Pianist Looking for someone to play at worship services every 2nd Sunday. Rate of pay would be $70.00/service (two services per Sunday $140). If you are interested please call Doris 204-334-0374.

PRAIRIE FIRE

is the MNO Synod’s youth band! Are you a musician? Are you comfortable with worship leadership, or wanted to learn and be involved in leadership? Apply to be part of the band!

The commitment:

-weekly rehearsals between September and May
-monthly youth services between November and May

-February youth retreat (on non-CLAY years)
-occasional other events, as negotiated among band members’ availability

Application forms are available from the MNO  website http://mnosynod.org/!

Email Pastor Tyler at tgingrich@elcic.ca for more information, and to submit application.

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

Joanne Janzen (MNO Synod section editor)