BAPTISMS FOR AUGUST:  

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 August in previous years: 

Eric M. I.              Jaidyn A. M. M.         Edylen W.
Lauren C. M.        Carsyn J. G. M.
Lauren E. B.         Jordan D. S.
Nicholas J. T.        Breanne N. H.
Ryan G. M.           Abbigail L. D.      

IN OUR PRAYERS: 

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

Phyllis A. - Concordia Place  

Doreen S. - Luther Home 

Alfred T. - Red River Place, Selkirk  

Melita T. - Luther Home  

VACATION TIME:

Pastor Lynne will be taking vacation time from 

July 18th to August 9th inclusive.

A phone number for pastoral emergencies will be given on the church answering machine.

COVID PROTOCOLS:

Each month, church council is evaluating the protocols that we have in place. 

Details for this month:

-At this point in time, wearing masks while at worship is at your own discretion.

-Every other pew is no longer roped off.

-Coffee can be served after worship whenever volunteers are able and willing to do so. There is a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board.

WORSHIPING IN PERSON:

While we do continue to livestream our Sunday worship, here are a few things you might want to know about coming in person:

-You may wish to bring your own elements for communion, especially if you a) have allergies, or b) are concerned about plastic waste. Otherwise, prefilled cups containing a wafer and red grape juice are available.

-Most of the service can be followed on the screen, but a small number of printed bulletins are available for those who require them.

ONLINE WORSHIP:

For those who would like to join in our online worship, here's how to do it:

1. If you have a Facebook account, sign into Facebook and search for @stlukeszion.  The video will not appear until the live stream begins, which is usually a few minutes before 10:30 am.  You can also view it any time after that.

2. With no Facebook account, go to Facebook.com/stlukeszion.  Click on "Not now" when it asks you to sign in or to sign up.  You should be able to view the service any time after 10:30 on the same day as it is recorded. 

OPTIONS FOR OFFERINGS DURING COVID:

1. Sign up for PAR.  This is an automatic debit on the 20th of each month.  It costs 50 cents a month. 

2. Give through the MNO synod website (mnosynod.org).  However, Canada Helps  receives 4% of each donation.

3. E-transfers are now available by contacting  Sharon Appler.

4. Send in the mail.

5. Drop them off at the church.  Thank you!

YOUTH:

Emma Kushnier from Abundant Life will be the new interim youth leader until such time as a new person is hired. Our junior leaders will be Colin and Jill.

Contact Emma at:  emmakushnier@hotmail.com

Luther Village Summer Youth Retreat:

When: Friday, August 26th - Sunday August 28th

. . . .more details to follow                     

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 11th for our Annual Corn & Wiener Roast following worship.

 All are welcome! Bring your family and friends!!!

Kids activities, good food, fellowship

Don’t forget to bring your hat and lawnchair

In case of rain we will continue indoors!

Looking forward to seeing you then!!!

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 

We look forward to another upcoming year in September. Please join us at our annual Corn & Weiner Roast and Sunday School registration on Sept.11th, 2022 following worship.

Thank You

ELCIC:

Help us Care for Children in Cameroon

Gifts From The Heart

Within this program, 60 children suffering from extreme poverty receive support with school tuition, supplementary food for their diets and emergency medical care.

Donations can be made through any MNO Synod congregation by marking “Kids in Cameroon” on your offering envelope.

Booklets are available on the table in the narthex

LUM     (Lutheran Urban Ministry):                   

The Urban is closed for holidays for the month of July

Needed for Fall:

?Clean and folded blankets and quilts; sleeping bags for the homeless; new socks / underwear (for men, women, children);  shampoo; soap; 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 as well as children's backpacks; seasonal jackets; track shoes in good condition.  
 
Current  Needs at the Urban for those in sudden struggling circumstances:

Canned meats: tuna/salmon, chicken, ham, corned beef, Klik or Spam; canned vegetables: pork and beans; Canned soup; Fruit cocktail, small mandarin oranges; Peanut butter, jam/jelly; Pudding cups; Cookies; Instant coffee (small jars); Juice boxes, Instant oatmeal.

Also needed: Reusable grocery bags.

Please contact rhonda@theurban.ca for drop off times.  Thanks so much.  

?We no longer accept clothing other than clean seasonal jackets and socks.  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; Women's/Men's clothing donations are also received at Siloam Mission, 300 Princess St.; and Main Street Project, 24 hrs/day/7days a week at 71 Martha St.