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

May 11, 2025 Fourth Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

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

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Pat Blakley, ushers Marlene Trenouth & Angie Remus, musician & choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley.  Thanks also to Shelley Apolonia for serving as coffee host and to the Choir for the special music.

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

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  It will only take you three minutes or less but will provide us with important feedback.  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.

 Blessings for the Mother’s Day Weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 4, 2025 Third Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and Children’s Activity Sheets for the Third Sunday of Easter, along with the announcements. You also find the May Newsletter attached.

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Jane Bickis & Kathryn Cameron, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Bryan Tastad.  Thanks also to the altar guild, Kathryn Cameron & Linda Stauffer for communion prep.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/2e501OXLYUc

TO NOTE:

  • There will be a Lunch & Learn after the service led by the Health & Wellness Team.

  • And we are 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 

    It will only take you three minutes or less but will provide us with important feedback.  There will be a few paper copies provided on Sunday for those who prefer to provide their comments in that form.

    Thanks you so much.

    Pastor Kirk

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 27, 2025 Second Sunday of Easter

Dear Church Family,

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

​Thank you to those assisting with the service including lector Margareth Peterson, ushers Reita MacDonald & Marlene Trenouth, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Karen Wallace.  Thanks also to Sheila Mogk for assisting with coffee. And special thanks to Pastor Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for presiding and Pastor Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld for preaching in Pastor Kirk’s absence.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/jr2GkovVSO8

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

Holy Week Services

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins and Children’s Activity Sheets for Maundy Thursday (service at 7:30 PM) Good Friday (service at 7:30 PM) and Easter Sunday at 10:30 AM, along with the announcements.

​Thank you to all those assisting with Maundy Thursday service (with communion and stripping the altar) including Lector & Communion Assistant Wayne Carlson, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Tollef & Ruari Tastad, and altar guild Linda Jarock & Linda Stauffer.

And thank you to those assisting with the Good Friday Tenebrae Service of Shadows: Mik Bickis, Linda Jarock, and Chris Martin for reading, Kathryn Cameron & Sheila Mogk for ushering, musician Deborah Buck, our acolyte, and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to Pastor Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld for the special music. 

Friday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/5VhLHQv-sQo

Thank you also to those assisting with the Easter Sunday Service: lector & communion assistant Noreen Donald, ushers Jeff Lundgren & Bryan Tastad, musician and choir director Deb Buck, guest trumpeter Hanni Hashi, the acolytes, the altar guild, and technical support Katie Ottley.  Special thanks to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir for the special music and to Pat Blakley & Jane Bickis for providing refreshments after the service.

Easter Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/EWvxZ2-36bM

Easter blessings!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 13, 2025 Palm/Passion Sunday

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship April 13, Palm Sunday.

Thank you to our lectors: Paul Weatherington, Mik Bickis, Chris Martin & Betty Warren; ushers: the Lindenbach family; musician Cherie Jarock & Trumpet Carolyn Jarock; and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the alter guild for palm prep, Deacon Alexa for Lunch & Learn following the service, and Heather Ward and Sheila Mogk for serving coffee.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/FLc747emDZg

TO NOTE:

You are important to Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS), and we value your feedback. At present LTS is re-evaluating its values section of the Strategic Plan. We are seeking your assistance in this work. This link will take you to a short 5-minute survey to complete. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG2CPZW

We ask that surveys be submitted by April 15th, 2025, at the latest. We really appreciate your input!

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 6, 2025 - 5th Sunday in Lent

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship April 6, Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Lindsay Woods, communion assistant Linda Jarock, ushers Noreen Donald & Jessica Kelley, musician Mik Bickis, soloist Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the alter guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/v_NIYGINN7I

TO NOTE:

You are important to Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS), and we value your feedback. At present LTS is re-evaluating its values section of the Strategic Plan. We are seeking your assistance in this work. This link will take you to a short 5-minute survey to complete. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG2CPZW

We ask that surveys be submitted by April 15th, 2025, at the latest. We really appreciate your input!

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin