March 25, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for March 26th with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements.  Please check the announcements to see the upcoming events at Augustana. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Chris Martin, ushers Dawn & Rose Ingram, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s for the special music.      

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/egXP4QS8Nsw

And it is with sadness we note the passing of Eileen Carlson this week. Our deepest condolences to the family.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 18, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for March 19th with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements.  Please check the announcements to see the upcoming activities at Augustana.  Just a note that church council will be installed this Sunday and there will also be Sunday School.

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector and communion assistant Ruth Zuk, musician Deborah Buck, ushers D.-Jay Krozser and Larry Trenouth, and technical support Greg Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship.          

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

Blessings for the weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 10, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for March 12th with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements.  Please check the announcements to see what is ongoing at Augustana.

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Bonnie Moser and reading assistants Chris Martin and Margareth Peterson, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deborah Buck and the Augustana – St. Timothy’s Choir, ushers Edith and Lorne Carlson, and technical support Katie Ottley or Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.          

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/VZCUHSk-D74

To Note:

Offering & Income for March to date: $4,102

March Expenses to date: $7,001

Monthly budget need: $21,063

Blessings for the weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 4, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for March 5th with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements.  The March Newsletter is also provided.

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector and communion assistant Pat Blakley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deborah Buck and the Augustana – St. Timothy’s Choir, ushers Angie and Merv Johnson, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.          

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/TbtvYN--7OU

Just a reminder: 

March 5th: Augustana Annual Meeting (In-Person & Zoom)

11:45 Potluck Meal with Meeting to follow.

ZOOM link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84995579156?pwd=R3lQcDBnQlFUTXdVL2R4Z1g0ZXNKUT09

Meeting ID: 849 9557 9156
Passcode: 984144

There are about 15 printed of the Annual Report at the church or you can find it online at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5531dc4ae4b0f20e2b5938ed/t/63f02ee9dc148a10f856c4b1/1676685038855/2022+Annual+Report_Final.pdf

At least 35 people are needed for quorum.

Blessings for the weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 25, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for February 26th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Chris Martin, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deborah Buck, ushers Gloria and Melissa Rowan, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.          

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/oBIc9mZe28k

To Note: 

Zion Lutheran will be hosting a joint Mid-Lenten Service at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 1st (323 4th Ave S.) with Pastor Alexa Wallace preaching. All are welcome! If you can’t attend in person but would like to worship online please go to Zion Lutheran Church Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on YouTube to find the church channel where the livestream will be made available. https://www.youtube.com/@zionlutheranchurchsaskatoo1354/streams

March 5th: Augustana Annual Meeting (In-Person & Zoom)

11:45 Potluck Meal with Meeting to follow.

Please see Food Sign-Up Sheets in the Narthex.

Blessings on your weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 17, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for February 19th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Noreen Donald, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deborah Buck, ushers Chris Martin and Larry Trenouth, and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship.          

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/DrPfQgBkh5k

Please also find the 2022 Annual Report attached.  Apologies for any errors or omissions.

To Note: 

Augustana will not be having an Ash Wednesday service. Trinity Lutheran will be hosting the ELCIC Joint Ash Wednesday worship at 7:30 pm on February 22nd (419 Avenue E North). All are welcome!

If you can’t attend in person but would like to worship online please go to Trinity Lutheran Church Saskatoon on YouTube to find the church channel where the livestream will be made available or try the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/@trinity-lutheransaskatoon7119/streams

Have a blessed long weekend (for those who have one!)

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 11, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin for February 12th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet and the Announcements of which there are quite a few. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Ruth Zuk, musician Mik Bickis, ushers D.-Jay Krozser and Bonnie Moser, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.          

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/lylMw3oCNtM

Have a safe, fun, and blessed weekend!

To Note: 

Caregiver Cafe: Just in Case – Final Affairs Arrangements

Tues Feb 28 1:30 to 3 pm

Mtg Room 3, Field House, 2020 College Drive [Free Parking]

The Saskatoon Council of Aging invites you to a discussion in relation to planning your final affairs. Join us for a one-hour presentation with Elaine Lozinski, Final Affairs Consultant, Lecturer and Author.

Just in Case provides a practical approach to planning for end of life or other emergency situations.

The cost is free but In-person seats limited – call 306-652-2255 to save your spot. Coffee and refreshments provided.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 4, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the bulletin for February 5th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Pat Blakley, musician Deborah Buck, ushers Merv and Angie Johnson, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.          

Thank you also to the Augustana-St. Timothy Choir for the musical number. Sunday School will happen this Sunday and Confirmation take place this Sunday at 6:30 PM at Augustana.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/Oa6BKxd8oao

To Note: 

The Ground Crew refugee committee at Christ Church Anglican in Saskatoon are hosting a Family Friendly Karaoke Night and Supper Extravaganza Fun/Fund-Raiser on Saturday February 11, 2023, having a grand old time while raising money for their Refugee Fund.  

With increasing global pressure on aid organizations growing daily, food rations to those in refugee camps are being cut, impacting many who live under already precarious circumstances.  The plan is to raise money to ease this burden and purchase a solar oven used in food preparation for one of the families being supported.  

Doors open at 6:00 PM, music starts at 7:00 PM.  Admission is by donation with all funds going to support the refugee work at Christ Church Anglican (515 28th Street West). 

All generations (and vocal ranges) welcome!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 28, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the bulletin for January 29 along with the Children’s Activity Sheet. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Chris Martin, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Dawn & Rose Ingram, and technical support Michael Diegel for assisting in worship.          

Thank you also to the Augustana-St. Timothy Choir for the musical numbers. And special thanks to Pastor Alexa Wallace for leading Sunday’s service while Pastor Kirk is under the weather.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/noW7tyPnha0

To Note: 

Online World Day of Prayer (WDP) Festival Event
Join the Online World Day of Prayer Festival event happening on January 28, 1-3 p.m. EST to learn more about World Day of Prayer 2023 and how to get involved.

Everyone is welcome and you can invite your friends, too! Register for free; a donation of $10 is suggested to help cover the cost. 

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 20, 2023

Dear Church Family,

We are now at the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany and experiencing very unexpected weather for January.

Please find attached the bulletin for January 22 along with the Children’s Activity Sheet. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Tannis Sharp, musician Deborah Buck, ushers D.-Jay Krozser and Larry Trenough, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.          

Thank you also to the Augustana-St. Timothy Choir for the special music on Sunday (hopefully).

Worship link: https://youtu.be/NFHUtMLw--A

To Note: 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity continues its online Bible Study

12:15-1:00 pm daily except Sunday                                                                                                                                                          

Sat, Jan 21 - Pastor Rachel Wallace, Mennonite, Eigenheim
Sun, Jan 22 (at 3pm) - Harry Lafond, Roman Catholic, Saskatoon
Mon, Jan 23 - Dave Feick, Micah Mission, Saskatoon
Tue, Jan 24th - Rev. Keitha Ogbogu, Free Methodist, Calgary
Wed, Jan 25th - Rev. Dr. Ali Tote, ELCIC, Saskatoon

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-2rrj0pGdKwLxGST25nHnrXWe7kMG36

Living into the Unity We Seek
A public workshop for all people of God with Bishop Bruce Myers
In-person only
Saturday, January 21 at St. Stephen's Anglican Church, 10 Grosvenor Cres., Saskatoon
9 am breakfast
10 am workshop
All are welcome, no registration required.
Presented in-person by the Prairie Centre for Ecumenism and the RC Diocese of Saskatoon
Bishop Myers has been bishop of Quebec since 2017. Raised on a farm in Glengarry County, Ontario, he studied at the University of Toronto before a decade as a parliamentary correspondent in Ottawa and Quebec City. He completed his theological studies at McGill University, Montreal Diocesan Theological College, Bossey Ecumenical Institute, and the University of Geneva. He has recently completed a doctor of ministry at St. Paul University in Ottawa. He is a professed member of the Order of the Good Shepherd, an international community of Anglicans who share a common rule of life. Before election as bishop, he served parishes in Quebec City and the Magdalen Islands, and as Coordinator for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations for the Anglican Church of Canada.

Stay safe and stay well!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 13, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the bulletin for January 15th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet. 

​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector and communion assistant Ruth Zuk, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Gloria and Melissa Rowan, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thank you also to the Augustana-St. Timothy Choir for the special music on Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtu.be/PNkpcfEQKsI

To Note: 

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18th to 25th

8 Day Online Bible Study

12:15-1:00 pm daily except Sunday, Jan. 22 which will be at 3 pm (Saskatchewan time)
Wed, Jan 18 - Rev. Brody Albers, Anglican, Christopher Lake
Thu, Jan 19 - Rev. Dr. Kathleen James-Cavan, United Church, Saskatoon
Fri, Jan 20 - Major Al Hoeft, Salvation Army, Regina
Sat, Jan 21 - Pastor Rachel Wallace, Mennonite, Eigenheim
Sun, Jan 22 (at 3pm) - Harry Lafond, Roman Catholic, Saskatoon
Mon, Jan 23 - Dave Feick, Micah Mission, Saskatoon
Tue, Jan 24th - Rev. Keitha Ogbogu, Free Methodist, Calgary
Wed, Jan 25th - Rev. Dr. Ali Tote, ELCIC, Saskatoon

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrf-2rrj0pGdKwLxGST25nHnrXWe7kMG36

For a full list of the week’s activities and events click here: https://pcecumenism.ca/week-of-prayer-for-christian-unity-2023-do-good-seek-justice-isaiah-117/

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 5, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the bulletin for January 8th along with the Children’s Activity Sheet.  You will also find the Augustana January Newsletter included. 

Beginning Friday, please be sure to check out Pastor Kirk’s Epiphany Devotion on YouTube. https://youtu.be/XUxq-mFDn8I

It is an introduction to Sunday’s Worship.

​​​Thank you to this Sunday’s lector Bonnie Moser, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Edith and Lorne Carlson, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thank you also to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir for the special music on Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtu.be/QwAWvZKMhj8

Please be sure to stay after Sunday’s service for the meet and greet with the Alhamad-Abdulwaheed family. Thank you to those bringing goodies and refreshments for this purpose.

To Note: 

Pastor Kirk and Lorene will be out of the office Friday, January 6th.

Reports for the 2022 Annual Report are due January 24th.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 29, 2022

Dear Church Family,

Happy New Year (almost)

Please find attached the bulletin for January 1st along with the Children’s Activity Sheet for the First Sunday of Christmas.

Thank you to our lector Noreen Donald, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Angie and Merv Johnson, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thank you also to our reader and ushers for assisting with communion this Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtu.be/zjh3tNZuEOg

Next Sunday will be a welcome for the Alhamad-Abdulwaheed family and we are looking for whatever goodies you can bring or bake for after the service.

We hope to see you in attendance as well.

To Note: 

Lorene will be out of the office Friday, Dec. 30th and Pastor Kirk will be in and out of the office Friday as well.

The Newsletter for January will come out next week.

Blessings on the last weekend for 2022 and the hope for a better and brighter 2023!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 23, 2022

Unto us a child is born . . .

Dear Church Family,

It’s almost Christmas Eve/Day as we celebrate the birth of the Christ Child.

Please find attached the bulletins for December 24th (6PM & 8PM), and December 25th along with the Children’s Activity Sheets.

For Dec. 24th 6PM thank you to our lector Pat Blakley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers D.-Jay Krozser and Larry Trenouth, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. Thank you also to Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir, Augustana Handbells, Cheri Jarock and Deborah Buck for the special music, and the Lindenbach family for helping with the Christ candle lighting. 

Worship link for Christmas Eve 6PM:  https://youtu.be/_E1nn_MA_tc

For Dec. 24th 8PM thank you to our lector Ruth Zuk, musician Deborah Buck, and the Bryan& Monica Johnson family for ushering. Thank you also to Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir, Cheri Jarock, Elsa Lissel-DeCorby, and Hannah Lissel-DeCorby for the special music, and for those helping with the Christ candle lighting. 

For Dec. 25th 10:30AM thank you to our lector Margareth Peterson, musician Deborah Buck, usher Chris Martin, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thank you also to the Christmas Day Choir and Sunday’s communion assistants.                                            

Worship link for Christmas Day:  https://youtu.be/jG9w08GGluU

 Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas all!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 16, 2022

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we celebrate the 4th Sunday of Advent along with Holy Communion.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets, announcements and bulletin for Sunday December 18th.

Thank you to our lector Tannis Sharp, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Gloria and Melissa Rowan, communion assistants Linda Stauffer and Wayne Carlson, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thank you also to Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir and the Jarock-Tastad family for helping with the advent candle lighting. 

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtu.be/WcCmXD7kmRw

To Note:

Ushers are still need for the 8PM Christmas Eve service. Thank you so much if you can help out in this way.

We kindly ask that you send in any cash and cheque Year End contributions before 12pm on December 29th so as to be deposited and entered for your 2022 tax receipt statements.

Lorene will be out of the office on December 30th. E-Transfers will still be accepted up to Dec. 31st. Thank you!

Peter & the Wolfettes Bassoon Quartet - Sunday, December 18, 2:30 pm at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin Ave. (see attached Poster)

Vocalist: Terri Lynne Mitchell. Bassoonists: Peter, Gravlin, Gillian Lyons, Stephanie Unverricht, Sandy Wilson.

Freewill offering. Refreshments after.

Winter Solstice Ritual - Wednesday, December 21, 7 pm. We will gather outside the Refinery Arts and Spirit Centre, 609 Dufferin Ave. in darkness around the warmth and light of a fire. Warm refreshments will follow inside the church hall. All are welcome. (see attached Poster)
Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 10, 2022

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Advent and the installation of Interim Pastor Kirk Tastad by Bishop Sid Haugen, along with Holy Communion.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets, announcements and bulletin for Sunday December 11th. The December Newsletter was sent out last week but apparently not everyone received it, but you can find it on the Augustana website at https://david-hunter-jip3.squarespace.com/s/December-2022_Previews-Web.pdf.

Thank you to our lector Larry Trenouth, musician Deborah Buck, ushers Edith and Lorne Carlson, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thank you also to Augustana-St. Timothy’s voice and Handbell choirs and the Soule-Blaser family for helping with the advent candle lighting. 

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtu.be/2I9J9Nl5anY

To Note:

We kindly ask that you send in any Year End contributions before 12pm on December 29th so as to be deposited and counted correctly for your 2022 tax receipt statements.

The final deposit of cash and cheques for charitable donations contributed to Augustana in 2022 will be on December 29th at 2pm.

E-Transfers will still be accepted on Dec. 31st. Thank you!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 25, 2022

Dear Church Family,

Welcome to the first Sunday of Advent!

Please find attached a special advent calendar, along with the children’s activity sheets and bulletin for Sunday November 27th.

The advent calendar relates to the series “From Generation to Generation” that is being followed during Advent. You will also find attached an insert of announcements.

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Bonnie Moser and Larry Trenouth, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship today. Thank you also the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir and the Lindenbach family for helping with the advent candle lighting.

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtu.be/bD2Pp4fDQjg

To Note:

For those who missed the service of wonderful music last week with Pastor Kirk Tastad and guest Pastor Alexa Wallace please find the link for viewing/listening https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vECYDcJaFfQ&t=1835s

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 19, 2022

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday which will feature some special music along with Holy Communion.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets and bulletin for Sunday November 20th. You will also find attached an insert of announcements.

If you haven’t caught the update on the Thank You Service for Marilyn it has now been rescheduled for December 4th.

Thank you to our lector Bonnie Moser, musicians Elsa Lissel-DeCorby, Mike Bickis, Anna-Marie Skogsrud & Deborah Buck, ushers Alice & Wilmer Hamp, communion assistants Linda Stauffer and Wayne Carlson, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship today. Thank you also to our choir for the musical number, and special thanks to Rev. Alexa Wallace for her assistance in the service with Rev. Kirk Tastad.

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtu.be/vECYDcJaFfQ

To Note:

Grace and peace to you all on behalf of Lutheran Campus Ministry-Saskatoon! We invite you to join in lifting up Campus Ministry on November 20th, 2022.

Our ministry has weathered COVID and is coming back strong with growth and new opportunities. However, limits imposed by COVID have meant two years of very low financial revenue.

Thank you for all the support that undergirds this ministry and thank you for partnering with the Lutheran Campus Ministry.

 

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 4, 2022

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday we remember those near and dear with All Saints’ Sunday and Holy Communion.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets and bulletin for Sunday November 6th. If you haven’t caught the update on Thank You Service for Marilyn in the Newsletter, please see the announcements in the bulletin.

Thank you to Sharon and Gord Morley for reading; Anna-Marie Skogsrud for playing; Larry Trenouth, Eileen and Wayne Carlson for ushering; Linda Stauffer and Wayne Carlson for assisting with communion; Ezekiel Blaser and Mason Lindenbach for assisting as acolytes; and Bryan Tastad for providing technical support. 

Many thanks also to Pastor Michael Diegel for leading Sunday’s Service.

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtu.be/CkSs20lNe8E

To Note:

Grace and peace to you all on behalf of Lutheran Campus Ministry-Saskatoon! We invite you to join in lifting up Campus Ministry on November 20th, 2022.

Our ministry has weathered COVID and is coming back strong with growth and new opportunities. However, limits imposed by COVID have meant two years of very low financial revenue.

Thank you for all the support that undergirds this ministry and thank you for partnering with the Lutheran Campus Ministry.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

October 29, 2022

Dear Church Family,

Augustana is having problem with sending emails to any addresses that are not SaskTel addresses,though it can still receive emails from other addresses.  Please have patience as we try to sort this out. We are temporarily using the Gmail account to send email.

In the meantime,  this Sunday we celebrate Reformation Sunday, of special importance in the Lutheran Tradition.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets (lots of interesting Martin Luther activities) and bulletin for Sunday October 30th.

The November Newsletter is also attached.

Thank you to Angie Johnson for reading, Mik Bickis for playing, Dawn and Rose Ingram for ushering, Katie Ottley for providing technical support, and the choir for providing special music for worship.

Many thanks also to Pastor Michael Diegel for leading Sunday’s Service.

Worship link for Sunday   https://youtu.be/42giGsC6sB8

To Note:

Next Sunday is All Saints’ Sunday and if  you plan to worship from home and wish to have a candles lit in remembrance of someone, please contact the church office by Friday, November 4th, so that we can have the ushers light a candle on your behalf prior to the service on November 6th.

Stay safe and Happy Hallowe’en!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin