LADIES GROUP
          Ladies of St. Luke's Zion will meet on Saturday morning, May 10th at 10:30. We will be putting the Pentecost banner in place. Also we plan to make arrangements for the ladies spring luncheon. We will review the results of the Soup 'n' Bun Luncheon. It was very successful from reports so far. All the different people in our congregation come together. We create a network of support for each other and many community and worldwide missions. Similarly we brought our own style of soup, put them all together. A wonderful meal we shared. After being spiritually fed by worship and physically fed by our community soup, we were ready to take on a week doing all we can in our neighbourhood and in our world. Thank you to everyone who participated.

ANNUAL PICNIC
          It is time again for our annual picnic which will be held on June 1st immediately following the service. Please watch the church bulletin for further information.

ST. LUKE’S ZION YARD SALE
          The tentative date for this year’s sale is Saturday, June 21st. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church, requesting helpers for that day and another one for baking.
          This year’s sale has the potential to be a great fundraising event, but like everything else “people power” is definitely needed. If you can spare us even 1 or 2 hours, that would be great. Needed are people for morning set up (7 - 9 a.m.); selling, raffle table, hot dog, coffee/baking (9 a.m. 12:00 p.m.) or (12:00 – 3:00 p.m.); and cleanup (3 4 p.m.).
          At our yard sale people are always looking for eats. We would like to offer for sale muffins, cookies, brownies and rice krispie squares along with coffee, drinks and hot dogs. So if you like to bake, please consider donating one or two dozen items.
          We are also planning to hold a raffle. We are looking for new items to be donated towards this very popular event. Some examples of items that could be donated are: candles, stationary, books, puzzles, games, linens, kitchen items, Christmas/summer items, jewellery, beauty products, tools, car accessories, children’s items, new clothing, dry specialty foods. When these items are placed together, they make great prize packages. Please make sure these raffle items are kept separate from the general yard sale donations.
          Proceeds from this year’s sale will be equally distributed to the Lutheran Urban Mission Project and for payment of the fabulous new fridge in our church basement.

PRAYER REQUEST
          Please keep Pastor Art Leichnitz in your prayers. He is recovering in Geneva University Hospital from two surgeries as a result of an amoeba in his system. Art is limited in receiving phone calls but cards and letters are appreciated and may be sent to Dirk Michael Grotzsch c/o LWF in Geneva.

 Poet’s Corner

          His Baba’s Babushka

This babushka, reflects his Baba:
like her hair – grey
like her heart – warm
like her patience – long.

A band of orange, for a day full of energy.
A band of navy blue, for night’s restful sleep.

Only a babushka, but so like his Baba:
dull grey in appearance
but boundless in usefulness.

A plain grey scarf – a babushka hand-knitted
A treasure that holds in itself
Memories of Baba, his priceless Baba.

by Anna McDonald

N.E.S.T. - Potluck Dinner - Sunday, May 4th, 5:00 p.m. -  Kildonan United Church  - "The Raza Family Experience" - Details on Bulletin Board

          I Stay Away…
1. I stay away from church because it rains.
You go to work in the rain.

2. I stay away from church because it is hot.
So is the golf course.

3. I stay away from church because it is cold.
It’s warm and friendly inside.

4. I say away from church because I am poor.
There is no admission charge.

5. I say away from church because I am rich.
We’ll take care of that.

6. I stay away from church because no one invited
me.
People go to the movies without being asked.

7. I stay away from church because I have children.
God loves them.

8. I stay away from church because there are
hypocrites.
You associate with them daily.

9. I stay away from church because my clothes are
not expensive.
It’s not a fashion show.

10. I stay away from church because the church always
wants money.
So does your grocer.

11. I stay away from church because I have company.
They will admire your loyalty,
whether you bring them along
or ask them to wait until you get back.

12. I stay away from church because I have plenty of
time to go later.
Are you sure?

Thank you to Trudy Smith for sharing this with us.

NEWSLETTER ITEMS
          Items for the June newsletter can be given to Teresa Rumley or emailed to treerumley@shaw.ca by Sunday, May 25th.

          Thank you!

LUTHER VILLAGE NEWS
http://www.luthervillage.ca/

Work Weekend – May 9 – 11th
There are always things to do at Luther Village and that means we could use extra hands to pitch in with the work. Think about getting involved as a special part of our camp. Meals and lodging are provided for work weekend volunteers. Weekend begins Friday evening with snack at 8 PM and ends Sunday mid afternoon. Contact the camp office in Kenora to register.

Bikeathon – May 30 – June 1st
This is our 22nd year for this annual fundraising weekend! We are calling all cyclists to ride...and you can bring your family too! Includes all meals, accommodations and use of camp facility. 25, 80 or 100 km ride. Registration fee ($30) and pledges ($100) required. Non participant fee - see brochure. Registration form available on website.

Women's Retreat – June 6 – 8th
12th annual Women's Retreat! It's time for relaxation and being served! Get away from life at home to meet and share with other women. It's a time away from your family and responsibilities. Opportunities for a massage, reflexology, hot-tubing, facials...a time to take care of you! Inspiring sessions full of laughter and inspiration led by Kelly Speak.
Cost (includes meals) $115 + taxes

Parent Child Canoe Trip – June 13 – 15th
This is the opportunity you have been waiting for! Create some fabulous memories as parent and child(ren) on this annual canoeing weekend! One night at camp, one night camping out on the lake...this is a chance of a lifetime! Bring your child, 10 years or older. No previous canoeing experience required. Our experienced leaders will take you on a wonderful adventure.
Cost includes meals, canoes, tents: $79 teen/adult; $50 12 & under + taxes.