BAPTISMS FOR MAY:  

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 May in previous years: 

Brittney E. M.
Driano D. S.
Molly M.S.
Brooke D. A. W.
Chloe A. M.
Slater C. S.
Austin C. S.
Thompson M. W.
Jordan A. A.
Jaxon T. L.
Sharon E. A.
Tayla D. A. 

Nicholas W. E. S.

Madelyn M. K.

IN OUR PRAYERS: 

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

Carol A. - Holy Family

Phyllis A. - Concordia Place  

Claire D. - Fred Douglas Lodge

Dorothy H. - Luther Home 

Maria H. - Riverview

Anne M. - Concordia Place

Melita T. - Luther Home

Ollie Z. - Fred Douglas Lodge

MADISON & JOSHUA:

Wedding Ceremony (Ladies & Gents)

May 31st at 2 p.m. (approx. an hour)

The Wave Church - 364 Furby Street

BIBLE CONVERSATIONS:

Bible Conversations (The Chosen) on Wednesday’s, at noon. All are welcome!

SLZ SPRING CLEAN-UP:

"The Annual Spring Church Clean-Up is scheduled for Sat., May 10th, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Weather dependent, we will be cleaning both inside and outside the church.  Anyone who can volunteer even one hour of their time to help out is greatly appreciated!  A Task List is posted at the back to volunteer.  Lunch will be provided."

THE MITTEN BASKET:

If you are interested in providing items or making donations of wool or funds that we can use to purchase wool, please let me know.

~Linda Edel 

LADIES GROUP!  LUM LUNCH:

The lunch bags will be delivered on May 4th to the Urban.  All are welcome to attend the service there, which begins at 1:30 p.m.

URBAN MISSION:

Again, this year we are hoping to gather gently used basic spring & summer jackets, hoodies, tops, shirts, shorts and pants for all ages. Place them by the boxes labeled ‘Urban’.

~Linda Edel 

SLZ SUNDAY SCHOOL:

2024 / 2025 Sunday School classes have begun however it’s not too late to join our group.

All Children ages 18 months – 12 years are Welcome.

May:

  4th  - Third Sunday of Easter

11th - Fourth Sunday of Easter - Mother’s Day Luncheon

18th - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Victoria Day – no class

25th - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Jesus heals on the Sabbath

MOTHER’S DAY LUNCHEON:

Sunday School will be hosting a Mother’s Day Luncheon on May 11th following Worship.

We are asking for volunteers to bring a dessert.

All are Welcome!

SLZ OFFERING OPTIONS:

- online at www.stlukeszion.ca

- e-transfer to stlukeszionchurch@gmail.com

- deposit in the offering plate during the offering song

  or at another time during the service

-sign up for PAR (Pre-authorized remittance)

SLAW YOUTH & LEADERS:

CLAY pre-gathering retreat at Luther Village is

July 11th – 13th.

LUTHER VILLAGE:

***Please note if any of SLZ children are interested in attending Luther Village Camp this summer, SLZ can help with the registration costs – please speak to Darlene Wheeler if you would like more information.

***The 2025 Luther Village Guide is available on the table in the narthex. Pick up your copy today

For more information visit luthervillage.ca

LUTHER VILLAGE STAFF APPLICATIONS:

Ever wanted to work at Luther Village?

Now is the time to apply!

Positions:

• spring summer and fall staff

• Kitchen/ housekeeping
• maintenance assistants

Contact camp at lv@luthervillage.ca for more info/ questions 

CLAY 2025 - August 21-24, 2025 - in Saskatoon

The next Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering (CLAY) will take place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, from August 21st - 24th , 2025.

Held every two years, CLAY is a national event that brings together Anglican and Lutheran youth and their leaders for an inspiring experience of faith, community and leadership building through worship and learning. Sign up for the latest updates at www.claygathering.ca and stay connected on Facebook and Instagram

ELCIC NATIONAL CONVENTION:

Volunteers Needed: Come and be a part of your National Church, the Evangelical Lutheran

Church in Canada (ELCIC) at the 2025 National Convention, as we elect a new National Bishop to serve our Church.

Dates for the National Convention are July 10th -13th, 2025 at the University of Manitoba.

Sign up now to serve in the following areas:

Stewards, Ushers, Information Desk Staff, Convention Office Staff, Registration, and Transportation.

Think about it; Pray about it; then call or text us with your response. Talk to you soon.

John and Faye Schultz - 204-781-4985

WEST KILDONAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY:

This year marks 130 years as an organization.

Our annual plant sale will take place on Saturday, May 31st, starting at 10:00 a.m. Location is at the Seven Oaks Arboretum (430 Partridge Ave. at Andrews).

We will be selling annuals, perennials, vegetables, tomatoes, herbs, bulbs and house plants, a great variety.

Prices are very reasonable, and no tax is charged; cash only.

There will be a bake sale, garden related ‘garage’ sale, and a raffle with great prizes.

All funds raised at this event are used to cover the costs of upkeeping the Arboretum and contribute to small community garden projects.

The Arboretum is the only type of land used in the city of Winnipeg.

Check out the website at www.wkhorticultural.ca

~Linda Edel

WKHS MEMBERSHIP:

-Membership is open to all people from all areas of the city with all levels of interest and experience.
-Our meetings are held from 7 – 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of February, March, April, May, June and October. The September meeting is held at the Seven Oaks Arboretum on a sunny (hopefully) Saturday afternoon with games and treats. Our AGM is third week of November.

-We meet at the West Kildonan Memorial Community Club located at 346 Perth Avenue.

-Members of the West Kildonan Horticultural Society can enjoy many benefits of membership including:
-Monthly group meetings with presentations on a wide variety of topics pertaining to gardening and horticulture (and door prizes!)
-Discounts at many local nurseries and garden centers
-Learning from and with other members about gardening
-Annual seed exchange, plant sale and perennial exchange
-Special events and celebrations
-Field trips and garden tours
-Opportunities to share your love of gardening with special community projects
-Community, friendship and support
-Family Membership Annual Fee, $15.00

LUTHERAN URBAN MINISTRY:

Save the Date!!

2025 Going the Distance for the Urban

Hi everyone, 

Please save the date for our annual fundraiser "Going the Distance for the Urban" on Saturday, September 20th (rain date will be October 4th).  I'll have the CanadaHelps event website live on May 15th - so that team captains can register their teams to be all set to go for participant signups.

The bike ride will be setting off again from Abundant Life to Birds Hill Park (led by the intrepid Kim Scherger) and the walkers will have a choice of routes (straight down the paved path (short walk or long) and back. or walking to the walking path by the old gravel pits in Birds Hill).  Followed by a lovely bbq lunch (back at Abundant Life), and inter-congregational fellowship.

We're really hoping for more teams and participants this year!

CanadaHelps Going the Distance for the Urban website, poster, etc.  to come!

- Rhonda Gorham, Ministry Manager,

  Lutheran Urban Ministry Corp.