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.            

William G. M. M.

Anson P. G.

Chase M. P. H. 

Donald G. J.

Albert J. R.

Dolphis V. S.

Jody A. H.

Colton S. H.

Emma R. B. 

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 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE AT SLZ:  

Please fill out a Sunday Servant sheet located on the table in the narthex if you are interested in serving as Ushers, Communion Assistants, Readers,

Operating the projector and Choir members. 

All training is provided!!! 😊

TRINITY FOOD PANTRY:

Continues to operate out of Trinity Place on Flora Avenue.  Monthly hampers are provided for 150 clients and a high protein lunch is served.  The Annual Christmas Party will be December 15 at noon.  A full turkey dinner will be served and each child 13 and under will receive a Christmas gift.  Donations toward the gifts ($25) or the Christmas Dinner or the monthly hampers and lunches are greatly appreciated.  Send donations to Grace Lutheran Church, 211 Kimberly Avenue, Winnipeg MB  R2K 0X3  For more information contact Don Engel  204-663-5932 or pastordonengel@gmail.com    ~Don Engel

SUNDAY SCHOOL:

December

  2nd – Sunday School classes & Toddlers  *make Advent wreaths

  9th – Sunday School classes & Toddlers

16th – Sunday School classes & Toddlers

23rd – Sunday School & Toddlers Christmas Party

**30th – no Sunday School – Christmas break 

2019 - January

  6th – Sunday School Christmas message

13th – Sunday School classes & Toddlers

20th - Sunday School classes & Toddlers

27th - Sunday School classes & Toddlers

The St. Luke’s Zion Sunday School will be presenting a Christmas message during Worship on January 6th, 2019. Following worship everyone is invited downstairs for lunch.

YOUTH:

Youth December Schedule

Sun. Dec. 2nd - 4:15-8:30 p.m. - Prairie Fire

at Epiphany Lutheran - Boston Pizza for supper first

$15.00 person - Meet at Tim’s at 4:15 p.m.

Pick up at Tim`s 8:30-8:45 p.m.

Sun. Dec. 9th - Advent Travelling Supper

meet at Scherger’s at 4:30 p.m. 457 Sharron Bay  
$10.00 gift for exchange

Tues. Dec. 11th - Hamper help (ALLC)
5:30 p.m. pizza supper included

Sun. Dec. 16th – ‘Eat.Praise.Repeat’ (ALLC)
5:00 p.m.  supper (cost $5.00)
6:00 p.m. service

Fri. Dec. 21st - MNO Sleigh ride at Birds Hill 

Cost $10.00 person

Meet at Tim’s at 6:45 p.m.

Pick up at Tim’s at 10:00 p.m.

Jan. 6th - Prairie Fire at SLZ
Details to follow

NEST:

The next NEST General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22nd at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church (211 Kimberly Avenue).

LUTHER VILLAGE:

The Luther Village Board has received the resignation of Executive Director Connor Trueman, who is currently on leave from her position at LV. The Board is saddened but understanding in hearing this news.

Connor writes, “It is with a heavy heart and mixed emotions that I leave my position at Luther Village. I have cherished the opportunity to serve at LV and still have so many ideas about what the future has in store for the camp. However, since going on leave, my family’s work situation has changed dramatically and unexpectedly. My husband was elected bishop of the MNO synod this past spring... I appreciate the opportunities, relationships, professional development, and experience that I have gained while serving at Luther Village. Being the Executive Director has been a real dream come true and I am so thankful for the opportunity.”

We are grateful for Connor’s time serving the camp and the passion she continues to bring to the LV community. We wish Connor all the best in her future endeavours. May God bless Connor, Bishop Jason and Alexander in their new adventure together.

The Board of Trustees will be looking for a new Executive Director over the coming weeks. The Job Advertisement and the Job Description are posted on the bulletin board. For more information you can contact the Luther Village Board of Trustees at luthervillage.board@gmail.com

The Luther Village Board of Trustees

Executive Director Job Posting

Do you love the Lord, camp, working with people of all ages, and the beautiful outdoors? Are you visionary, highly organized, a strong leader and have a passion for outdoor ministry? If you keep answering YES, we might just have the dream opportunity for you!

Applications for this opportunity are being accepted until December 8th, 2018. If this opportunity excites you, we would like to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to the Luther Village Board of Trustees: luthervillage.board@gmail.com

LUM: Urban Current Immediate Needs: 

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, ruit 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

CLOTHING ITEMS

Winter Clothing - jackets, hoodies with working zippers, winter boots, Hats, Scarves, Gloves / Mitts, Socks (Heavier Wool Ones Preferred)

HYGIENE KITS

Toothpaste, Tooth Brushes, Deodorant, Razors, Kleenex, Soap, Shampoo, Lotion, Sanitary pads / tampons / panty liners

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 Gorham 

*The Urban Newsletter is posted on the bulletin board.

NEWS & EVENTS AROUND THE SYNOD:

MNO OPEN HOUSE

Come and visit the Anglican Lutheran Centre, and enjoy some seasonal cheer!

This mid-week, afternoon Open House is to meet and greet with other church people and office staff! Come by for a warm drink and something sweet, and enjoy a visit with the synod and diocese!

Date: December 5

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Place: MNO Synod Office

935 Nesbitt Bay
Winnipeg, Manitoba

CLWR's Gifts from the Heart

The Advent season is almost upon us! We’re so grateful for all of you who make generosity part of your December through the Gifts from the Heart catalogue.

Click here to view CLWR's online catalogue. You can also call CLWR's office at 1-800-661-2597 to place an order. Thank you for choosing to share hope this Christmas!

*You can pick up a catalogue from the table in the narthex.

Fundraising Concert - Faith Lutheran Church

January 19, 2019 - Johnny Cash/Elvis Tribute Concert, featuring Corny Remple

Doors open at 7 p.m., rush seating

$20 per ticket. For more information and to purchase tickets please contact Cathy at 204-253-1491 (ext. 20) or Trevor Hayden at 204-795-8771 or cottonwood67@gmail.com

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) 

Palliative Manitoba – 2018 Grief Seminars:

Palliative Manitoba offers monthly grief seminars hosted by Chapel Lawn  Funeral Home and Cropo Funeral Chapel. The seminars are free and are open to the general public.

Chapel Lawn Funeral Home  4000 Portage Ave.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Tuesdays

December 4th - Not so Jolly Holiday Season

Cropo Funeral Chapel  1442 Main Street

7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Tuesdays

December 11th - It’s Not Always a Happy Holiday