Eighteenth Sunday After Pentecost October 12, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 12.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Chris Martin; communion assistant Ruth Zuk; ushers Kathryn Cameron & Bonnie Moser; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld of the Altar Guild for communion preparations.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/6AMxEO9pzGY

TO NOTE:

• Augustana will have a Thanksgiving display and would appreciate if you could bring whatever garden produce and Flowers you can contribute to the church by 10 Saturday morning. Every fruit and vegetable and pot of Flowers provided will help with this display. Thank you.

• QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL NEEDS

Items needed and requested: dry erase markers (for the kids to use with individual white boards), sturdy plastic water bottles, pencils, and rulers. As always, cash donations will be accepted. Please mark your offering envelope with “Queen Elizabeth School”. Money received will go towards student snacks, and other breakfasts. Collection box is by the wall near the ramp door.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost October 5, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday October 5.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Wayne Carlson; ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Heather Ward & Linda Catton for coffee hosts.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/yRLGqxKma18

TO NOTE:

• Celebration of Life for Don Gwozdz. Saturday, October 4, 3-5 PM. Cosmo Seniors Centre, 614 11th Street East

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Sixteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 28, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 28th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with worship including lector Ruth Zuk; ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Katie Ottley.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/xWdFoGkudCs

TO NOTE:

• SERVICE OF INSTALLATION FOR BISHOP-ELECT LARRY KOCHENDORFER Saturday, September 27 at 3 PM. This celebration will be available via livestream at https://www.youtube.com/@ELCIC1/streams Written greetings to our national bishop are welcome and may be sent directly to Bishop-elect Larry at lkochendorfer@elcic.ca. We hope you will be able to join in online for this important moment in the life of our church.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 21, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 21st.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the CLAY Sunday service including lector Katie Ottley; communion assistant Pat Blakley; ushers Josh & Gabriela Lindenbach & family; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld, and Alexa & Karen Wallace. Thanks also to Dawn & Rose Ingram of the altar guild for communion prep as well as those assisting with set-up and clean-up for the BBQ.  Special Thanks to the youth: Ezekiel Blaser, Mason Lindenbach, Anna Smith & Tollef Tastad for their participation in the service.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/DLJyDHyparc

TO NOTE:

• Just a reminder of the BBQ which will include Youth from other Lutheran congregations after Worship on Sunday. If you are able to bring a dessert or salad for the BBQ and help with set-up or clean-up that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for volunteering if you are able.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 14, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 14th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Margareth Peterson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson,  musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Cherie, and Tollef and Ruari Tastad for assisting with coffee after the service.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/syOLfG_dX90

TO NOTE:

Looking for coffee host for September 28th, and a second usher for Sept. 21 and 28th.  Thanks so much for volunteering if you are able.

 Blessings on your weekend.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost September 7, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Sept. 7, along with the latest LTS Newsletter.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Katie Ottley, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth, and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Rose & Dawn Ingram of the altar guild for communion preparations.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/_o7_NObxLFU

TO NOTE:

• In the attached LTS newsletter, you will find:

  • President Bill Harrison’s Convocation address, specially edited for the magazine

  • Stories celebrating our graduates and this year’s Honorary Degrees

  • An update from Professor Kayko Driedger Hesslein, who is on sabbatical

  • A look ahead to President Harrison’s upcoming book tour

•  And don’t forget to check out the Broadway Street Fair on Saturday from 10 Am to 5 PM. Augustana will once again have a booth for selling crafts and other items.

  WHAT'S NEW:

  • Two Car Shows - the British Car Club is back on 11th Street (east side) and a new Community Car Show on 9th Street (west side). 

  • Two Broadway BID Info. Tents - one at 8th Street and one at the Little Stone Stage.

  • Pony Rides and a Petting Zoo - 9th Street (east side).

  • Ninja Obstacle Course - in front of Oskayak High School.

  • Mini Golf - in front of Ace Burger.

  • Free Bike Valet - corner of 8th and Broadway (not new but noteworthy).

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost August 31, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 31st, along with the September Newsletter.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley (also Pat Blakley), musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Betty & Ted Warren, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Thanks also to Linda Stauffer of the altar guild for communion preparations. Special Thanks to Pastor Rik Cherland for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is away.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/gf8kg-B3ZE0

 Have a wonderful long weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost August 24, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 24th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Wayne Carlson, musician Deb Buck, ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron, and technical support Karen Wallace. Special Thanks to Katie Ottley for leading the service while Pastor Kirk and Rev. Alexa are involved with the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering in Saskatoon.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/07pM0UqL6Fw

TO NOTE:

• It was brought to our attention that sometime this past Sunday afternoon or evening the church space was used but no one locked up afterwards. Just a reminder to everyone, please make sure that the 7th street door is locked before leaving the building after any activities.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

August 3, 7 and 10, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 3rd, Sunday Aug. 10th and Sunday Aug. 17th.

​Thank you to all those assisting the Aug.3rd service including lector & communion assistant Noreen Donald, musician Deb Buck, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Linda Stauffer of the altar guild for communion prep.

Aug. 3rd Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/WZLacZvH9oU

And thank you to those assisting with the Aug. 10th service including lector Ruth Zuk, ushers Jane Bickis & Jess Kelley, musician Mik Bickis and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Linda & Bob Jarock for serving as coffee hosts.

Aug. 10th Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/yvbDZHNMdAQ

 Finally, thank you to those assisting with the Aug. 17th service including lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Larry Trenouth, musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld (or substitute). Thanks also to Linda Stauffer of the altar guild for communion prep.

Aug. 17thh Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/GW1kL5fkKM0

 TO NOTE:

• Lorene will be out of the church office on holidays until Tuesday Aug. 19thth.

• Pastor Kirk will be out of the office from August 11th to 15th. In event of a pastoral emergency during that time please contact Pastor Sean Bell at 306-242-4563 or email pastor@resurrectionlutheranchurch.ca

Blessings on your Summer!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 27, 2025 Seventh Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Ruth Zuk; ushers Kathryn Cameron & Bonnie Moser; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Karen Wallace. Special thanks also to Pat Blakley for leading this lay service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/hr_K8car0EA

 To NOTE:

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 18-20             YXE Urban Games
July 25-28             Foodtruck Wars
July 30                   Saskatoon Ex Parade
July 31-Aug 7       The Saskatoon Ex
July 31-Aug 9     The Saskatoon Fringe Festival
August 2-4           Fringe Broadway Days sponsored by the BBID
August 14, 21, 28    Broadway Block Parties

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 20, 2025 Sixth Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 6th Sunday after Pentecost.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Margareth Peterson; communion assistant Wayne Carlson; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Deborah Buck; and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Linda Stauffer for communion prep and special thanks to Rev. Dr. Bill Richards for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/vdoiSMarBOs

 To NOTE:

• Still in need of a 2nd usher for Aug. 17th.

• HOSPITAL STAYS:

 Saskatoon hospital authorities have changed their practice of recording patient religious preferences.  Unless a patient declares their religious preference as Lutheran when admitted to hospital, our Hospital Chaplain, Pastor Richard Engel, will not know. Lutheran patients must clearly ask for the Lutheran Chaplain to visit them.  Or, families may let Pastor Engel know.  You can inform him by phone/text at 306 229 1663 or email chaplain@luminhos.org.

Gord Martens, LuMinHoS Board Chair

• A number of jackets were left behind after the Jazz Service. Please check by the coat hangers if one of them might be yours.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 13, 2025 Fifth Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Betty Warren; ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth; musician: Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld or Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Heather Ward for serving as coffee host and special thanks to Rev. Alexa Wallace for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/cnMssjyk7Sg

 To NOTE:

• Still in need of a 2nd usher for July 27th and Aug. 10th, along with a reader for August 10th.

•  AND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Saskatoon hospital authorities have changed their practice of recording patient religious preferences.  Unless a patient declares their religious preference as Lutheran when admitted to hospital, our Hospital Chaplain, Pastor Richard Engel, will not know. Lutheran patients must clearly ask for the Lutheran Chaplain to visit them.  Or, families may let Pastor Engel know.  You can inform him by phone/text at 306 229 1663 or email chaplain@luminhos.org.

Gord Martens, LuMinHoS Board Chair

• A number of jackets were left behind after the Jazz Service. Please check by the coat hangers if one of them might be yours.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 6, 2025 Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 4rd Sunday after Pentecost.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Wayne Carlson; communion assistant: Noreen Donald; ushers Betty & Ted Warren; musician: Mik Bickis; and technical support Bryan Tastad.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/m1bkXK4zOtU

To NOTE:

• The latest issue of the LuMinHoS Caregiver newsletter is available here July 2025 Caregiver. We thank our faithful supporters for their prayers and financial donations for this valued hospital ministry. And we wish you many blessings for your summer.

• A number of jackets were left behind after the Jazz Service. Please check by the coat hangers if one of them might be yours.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 29, 2025 Third Sunday after Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin with Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, the Hosanna Jazz Service.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Echo Fettes; communion assistants: Pat Blakley, Noreen Donald, Dale Johnson, Sheila Mogk, Bryan Tastad & Ruth Zuk; ushers Echo Fettes, Inara & Tyrel Rinks; jazz musicians Sheldon Corbett, Glenn Ens, Doug Gilmour & Kim Salkeld; and technical support Karen Wallace.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/STuizyH1s7A

Enjoy the service and many Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 22, 2025 Second Sunday After Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, the Announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Margareth Peterson, ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Katie Ottley or Karen Wallace. Please note there will be no coffee after the service this week. ​

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/TdXPK7JgzsI

TO NOTE:

JAZZ Service, June 29 – we are in need of 2 more communion assistants. Please let the church office know if you can help out with this.

 Many Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 15, 2025 Holy Trinity Sunday

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, the Announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for Holy Trinity Sunday.

Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Ruth Zuk, communion assistant Wayne Carlson, ushers Jessica Kelley & Heather Ward, musician Deb Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley.) Thanks also to Alice & Wilmer Hamp for serving as coffee hosts (there will be no coffee next week) and to the altar guild for the communion preparations.
Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/Of5kUGDJk_s

TO NOTE:

• CLAY MOVIE NIGHT – Youth Fundraiser JUNE 13, 6:30 PM

In support of our youth attending the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering this summer, we are holding a fundraising event at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  It’s a double feature movie night - one movie will be for the young kids, and the other, a classic that is more for the youth and adults.  Both will run simultaneously.  The event is by donation and there is a cash canteen for snacks. If you are interested in coming, please contact Pastor Kirk at augustanapastor@sasktel.net so we know how many to prepare for.

• JAZZ Service, June 29

•  Lorene will be out of the office Friday through Tuesday, and will return on June 18th

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 8, 2025 Day of Pentecost

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin with Announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for the Day of Pentecost.

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lectors Pat Blakley and Jess Kelley, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld.  Thanks also to Marie Ebbert & Isabel Zacharias for serving as coffee hosts and Rev. Alexa Wallace for preparing the Ice Cream Social after service. Special thanks to Katie Ottley for presiding over the service in Pastor Kirk’s absence.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/fPq8eATbVYw

TO NOTE:

CLAY MOVIE NIGHT – JUNE 13, 6:30 PM

In support of our youth attending the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering this summer, we are holding a fundraising event on Friday, June 13, at 630pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  It’s a double feature movie night - one movie will be for the young kids, and the other, a classic that is more for the youth and adults.  Both will run simultaneously.  The event is by donation and there is a cash canteen for snacks. If you are interested in coming, please contact Pastor Kirk at augustanapastor@sasktel.net so we know how many to prepare for.

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 1, 2025 Seventh Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for the 7th Sunday of Easter.

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Noreen Donald & Heather Ward, musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Bryan Tastad.  Thanks also to Sheila Mogk of the altar guild for communion prep.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/sFYgzEIrTD0

TO NOTE:

• Lector needed for Sunday June 8th.  Please contact the church office if you can help.

•  CLAY MOVIE NIGHT – JUNE 13, 6:30 PM

In support of our youth attending the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering this summer, we are holding a fundraising event on Friday, June 13, at 630pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  It’s a double feature movie night - one movie will be for the young kids, and the other, a classic that is more for the youth and adults.  Both will run simultaneously.  The event is by donation and there is a cash canteen for snacks. If you are interested in coming, please contact Pastor Kirk at augustanapastor@sasktel.net so we know how many to prepare for.

•  LCBI CHOIR CONCERT

The LCBI Chamber choir will be performing a concert at Zion on Saturday May 31st at 7pm. Please come and share in the joy of music. Donations are gratefully received.

 Blessings for the weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 25, 2025 Sixth Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin with announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for the Sixth Sunday of Easter.

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Karen Wallace.  Thanks also to Sheila Mogk for serving as the Coffee Host.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/nwsu4KbFy-o

TO NOTE:

• CLAY MOVIE NIGHT – JUNE 13, 6:30 PM

  In support of our youth attending the Canadian Lutheran Anglican Youth Gathering this summer, we are holding a fundraising event on Friday, June 13, at 630pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  It’s a double feature movie night - one movie will be for the young kids, and the other, a classic that is more for the youth and adults.  Both will run simultaneously.  The event is by donation and there is a cash canteen for snacks. If you are interested in coming, please contact Pastor Kirk at augustanapastor@sasktel.net so we know how many to prepare for.

• GARAGE SALE, Saturday May 24th, 9AM – 3 PM

  Trinity Lutheran Church, 419 Ave. E North

  Tons of great stuff available. Check it out!

 Blessings for the weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 18, 2025 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and Children’s Activity Sheets for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, along with the announcements.

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Bonnie Moser, musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/2CH0NMEIT3w

TO NOTE:

• Augustana is reviewing how we communicate with everyone in the congregation so that we can be more effective and efficient.  Please take a few moments to complete the survey using the link: https://forms.gle/pzkHYocEc5FSeNb1A  The survey will close on Monday.

  It will only take you three minutes or less but will provide us with important feedback.  To date there have been just over 20 respondents, but we could use a few more.

  There will be a few paper copies provided on Sunday for those who prefer to provide their comments in that form. Thank you on behalf of Pastor Kirk

•  Also ReconcilingWorks is pleased to share with their Spring 2025 Newsletter. Please click HERE to find the newsletter on their webpage.

•  And congratulations to the Choir for another successful choir concert.  Check the bulletin to see the funds raised.

 Blessings for the May long weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin