January 17, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 19, the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, communion assistant Katie Ottley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Sharon Buck for the special music, and to the altar guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/eU2dSluwk64

Blessings on your weekend and stay warm!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 10, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 12, the Baptism of our Lord.

Thank you to our lector Paul Weatherington, ushers Jane Bickis & Heather Ward, musician Cherie Jarock, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Choir for the special music, to Rene & Leverne Baxter for serving as coffee hosts, with special thanks to Pastor Marilyn for providing the message this Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/-Ly2yfPet38

Please note that the Fellowship Hall is not accessible until Monday Afternoon due to the stripping and waxing of the floors. Access to the kitchen is still available.

Blessings on your weekend,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 3, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 5, the Epiphany of our Lord.

Thank you to our lector Margareth Peterson, communion assistants Pat Blakley and Noreen Donald, ushers Jane Bickis & Larry Trenouth, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/VsE3fLTvQcc

Please note the January Newsletter is also attached.

Blessings,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 28, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday December 29, the 1st Sunday of Christmas, our Lessons & Carol Service.

Thank you to our lectors Ruth Zuk, Bryan Tastad, & Noreen Donald, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, choir director Deborah Buck, & the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to Mik Bickis & Deb Buck (organ & piano), Anna Marie Skogsrud (Piano & vocal), Bryan Tastad (clarinet) for their musical talents.

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

TO NOTE:

Pastor Kirk will be out of the office from December 26th to January 2nd.

Lorene will be out of the office Dec. 26, 27, Dec. 31, Jan. 1.

Happy New Year!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 24, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins and the Children’s Activity Sheets for December 24th (6PM and 8PM) and December 25th.

December 24th Christmas Eve 6PM Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/WrI1jriQDfg

Thank you to the 6PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors Chris Martin & Paul Weatherington, ushers Tim Blakley & Alice/Wilmer Hamp, musician Anna Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace. Also thanks to our acolyte, the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir with soloist Pat Blakley for their musical talents. 

December 24th Christmas Eve 8PM: This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you the 8PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors Mik Bickis & Echo Fettes, communion assistants Pat Blakley & Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld & Margareth Peterson, ushers Marie Lovrod & Heather Ward, and musician & choir director Deborah Buck. Thank you also to the altar guild for the communion preparations and our acolyte. And special thanks to the choir with soloist Echo Fettes , and Elsa & Hannah Lissel-DeCorby for their musical talents. 

December 25th at 10:30AM : This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, ushers Cherie Jarock & Toleff & Ruari Tastad, and the altar guild for communion preparations. Special thanks to musician & choir director Deborah Buck, the choir, and violinist Cherie Jarock for their musical talents.

Have a blessed Christmas all.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 20, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this 4th Sunday of Advent.

 Thank you to our lector Pat Blakley; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Cherie Jarock; choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music, to special musical guests Mabel & Henry Harrington, and to Ruari & Toleff Tastad for their talents on the Cello & Violin.

 Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/qWfuM35guag

 TO NOTE:

Our Deepest Condolences to the Nordstrom family in the loss of Bruce.

 Christmas Info

Dec. 24, 6 PM: Livestream, Candlelight, no communion

Dec. 24, 8 PM: No livestream, Candlelight, Holy Communion

Dec. 25, 10:30 AM: No livestream, Holy Communion

Dec. 29, 10:30 AM: Livestream, Lessons & Carols

Dec. 30, 12PM: Final deposit of cheques and cash for 2024.

 The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts.

Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 13, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this 3rd Sunday of Advent.

Thank you to our lector Betty Warren; communion assistants: James & Mason Lindenbach, Katie Ottley, Margareth Peterson, & Paul Weatherington; ushers the Lindenbach family; musician & choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for preparing communion, the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music, and to Pastor Marilyn for assisting with the clarinet for the Prelude.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/AtPa53jrGNg

TO NOTE:

Christmas Services

Dec. 24, 6 PM: Livestream, Candlelight, no communion

Dec. 24, 8 PM: No livestream, Candlelight, Holy Communion

Dec. 25, 10:30 AM: No livestream, Holy Communion

Dec. 29, 10:30 AM: Livestream, Lessons & Carols

The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts. Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 6, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Linda Jarock; ushers Betty & Ted Warren; musician Mik Bickis; choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/QUb9JwhlQ_Y

TO NOTE:

• The funeral of Evelyn Schumacher will be 2 PM at Augustana on Monday, Dec. 9th. The funeral will also be livestreamed by Mourning Glory Funeral Services at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/100575

• The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts. 

Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 30, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday along with the December Newsletter.

Thank you to our lector Katie Ottley; communion assistants Pat Blakley, Sarah Carlson, Katie Ottley, Lindsay Woods, & Ruth Zuk; ushers Bonnie Moser & Wayne Carlson; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud; choir director Deb Buck; organist Mik Bickis; and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for preparing communion and to the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/YG3-bsGLXKo

TO NOTE:

In place of our December Lunch & Learn, we will be hosting a Cookie Social after the service on Sunday. Just a reminder we are looking for donations of approximately 70 dozen cookies, half of which will be place into the Christmas Hamper Health Cabinet is preparing. If you are able to donate cookies, please list your name and expected quantity on the sign-up sheet in the narthex. Any you are willing to bring helps!

Blessings,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 22, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday. Please note that due to predicted weather conditions, the Baptism has been postponed.

In the event of the 20 to 40 cm of snow forecast for Saturday and Sunday with windchill, and in concern for everyone’s safety, there is a strong possibility the worship service will just be a prerecorded Sermon you can view online.  

Watch your emails Saturday late afternoon/early evening for confirmation in regards to the cancellation of in-person worship and a different worship link. Youth activities for Sunday would also be cancelled.

If Sunday in-person worship does go ahead, thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Heather Ward and Toleff & Ruari Tastad, musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the coffee hosting crew of Betty & Ted Warren and Heather Ward.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/oec4lVSPpO4

Stay safe this weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 16, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets, announcements, and bulletin for Sunday November 17th worship.

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin; communion assistant Pat Blakley; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; choir director Deb Buck; musician: Anna-Marie Skogsrud; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Special thanks to the Altar Guild for communion preparation as well as the Choir for the special music.

Worship link for Sunday: https://youtube.com/live/3vivmN53RDY

To Note:

The latest issue of the LuMinHoS Caregiver newsletter is available here (November 2024 Caregiver Newsletter).  Thank you for your ongoing faithful prayers and financial support. Your participation enables the continuation of this valued hospital ministry. We wish you peace and abundant blessings as we look ahead to the upcoming Advent season,

LuMinHoS Communications Team

 And if anyone can volunteer to help for any worship roles in December , that would be greatly appreciated.

We are looking for extra communion assistants in December as there will be 2 stations serving communion and we will not be using the railing as Advent Imagery will be in that space. Thanks in advance for your help!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 9, 2024

Dear Church Family,

This Sunday along with our regular worship, we remember those who have served.

Please find attached the children’s activity sheets, announcements, and bulletin for Sunday November 10th. 

Thank you to our lector Lindsay Woods; ushers Larry Trenouth & Wes Ulmer; musician Deb Buck; technical support Katie Ottley; and to Linda and Mark Stauffer for preparing the remembrance, along with Brendan Wallace & Kris Lunde for assisting in laying the wreaths. Special thanks to Deacon Alexa Wallace for her assistance in the service with Rev. Kirk Tastad.

Worship link for Sunday:  https://youtube.com/live/Ix0Ha63Qqcg

To Note:

Just a reminder of Lunch and Learn after the service. The Health Cabinet will present a session on Grief with facilitator Dr. Phil Carverhill. He is a doctoral psychologist specializing in grief and loss here in Saskatoon. He is one of the original members of the Canadian Grief Alliance, a group of grief specialists advocating for grief services in Canada. We will discuss aspects of grief and grieving, and resources for grief support. Please plan to join us if you are able.

 If anyone can volunteer to help for any worship roles in December , that would be greatly appreciated.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 1, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Nov. 3rd Worship.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Katie Ottley; communion assistant Wayne Carlson; acolyte Paul Weatherington; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; choir director Deb Buck; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to altar guild for communion preparation and for setting up the candles. And special thanks to the choir for the special music along with Ruari Tastad on Cello and Cherie Jarock on Violin.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/myHgf4cswKg

TO NOTE:

• Luther Tower Tenants’ Association will be hosting a Fundraising Bazaar on Saturday Nov. 2, from 12 to 3 PM in the Tower Dining Room, 22nd floor of Luther Tower, 1223 Temperance Street. There will be tables featuring baking, crafts, jewelry, knitting, and woodworking. Everyone is Welcome. On-street parking only.

• If you would like to light a candle in remembrance of a loved one please do so before the service, and please consider coming at least 15 minutes early so worship can start as close to on time as possible. Thank you.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

October 26, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Reformation Sunday Worship, October 27th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Ruth Zuk; ushers Heather Ward and Larry Trenouth; choir director Deb Buck; musician Mik Bickis; and technical support Karen Wallace. Thanks also to the choir for the special music and to the coffee crew of Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld and Heather Ward.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/ur3HPh_XNww

TO NOTE:

• Coffee after service will now be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, except on long weekends, to help with the volunteer shortage.

• If anyone is interested in receiving a subscription to Canada Lutheran (our national magazine) please contact the church office by November 10th. You will receive 8 issues by mail along with access to a digital version. Cost of the subscription is $19.95/year and payment can be by cheque or via E-Transfer.

• NEWCOMER SUPPORT PROGRAMME HOLDING INFORMATION SHARING SUPPER
  On Saturday, October 26th, WWK Centre is hosting an information sharing and fundraising dinner called "Discover African Food!" It starts at 4:30 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 3572 33rd St W in Saskatoon. Please come to support the staff and volunteers of Wakati Wa Kafrika Centre, learn about the very meaningful support WWKC provides for newcomers, and consider making a donation to extend the life of this project. Everyone of any age is welcome. Questions can be directed to WWK Centre Director Tigist at 306-371-3464.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

October 18, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, October 20th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Linda Jarock; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation for the lovely Thanksgiving display last Sunday.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/Yvx55Yn9GOE

TO NOTE:

• Coffee after service will now be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, except on long weekends, to help with the volunteer shortage.

• If anyone is interested in receiving a subscription to Canada Lutheran (our national magazine) please contact the church office by November 10th. You will receive 8 issues by mail along with access to a digital version. Cost of the subscription is $19.95/year and payment can be by cheque or via E-Transfer.

• NEWCOMER SUPPORT PROGRAMME HOLDING INFORMATION SHARING SUPPER
  On Saturday, October 26th, WWK Centre is hosting an information sharing and fundraising dinner called "Discover African Food!" It starts at 4:30 at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 3572 33rd St W in Saskatoon. Please come to support the staff and volunteers of Wakati Wa Kafrika Centre, learn about the very meaningful support WWKC provides for newcomers, and consider making a donation to extend the life of this project. Everyone of any age is welcome. Questions can be directed to WWK Centre Director Tigist at 306-371-3464.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

October 12, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, October 13th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Chris Martin; communion assistant Deacon Alexa Wallace; choir director Deb Buck; ushers Echo Fettes & Tyrel &Inara Rink; musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to the choir for the special music and to the altar guild for communion preparation and the Thanksgiving display. Special thanks to Anglican Archbishop Chris Harper for the message.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/nOmlq8gCFMY

TO NOTE:

• The Service of Ordination for Bishop Elect Ali Tote as Bishop of the Saskatchewan Synod will be at Zion Lutheran Church at 2PM Saturday Oct. 12 with a reception to follow featuring African and Canadian dishes. The service will also be live-streamed, and the link is below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvCyHG-Pm7I&ab_channel=ZionLutheranChurchSaskatoon%2CSaskatchewan

• Offering taken in recognition of this event, both in person and sent to the Synod office, will go towards Child, Youth, and Young Adult Ministry within the Synod.

• Remember to sign up on the sheet in the narthex if attending the JOY Oktoberfest Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 17th at 12 noon.

• Coffee after service will now be on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, except on long weekends, to help with the volunteer shortage.

• Just a reminder that Oct. 16th is World Food Day. Please remember those who do not have access to enough food as we celebrate Thanksgiving Day.

Have a blessed Thanksgiving long weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

October 4, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, October 6.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Bonnie Moser & other readers Mik Bickis, Chris Martin, Alexa Wallace, & Ruth Zuk; communion assistant Ruth Zuk, ushers Marlene & Larry Trenouth, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation and to Sheila Mogk for serving as coffee crew.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/aFHLVZxs8k0

TO NOTE:

Eternity for Todays are now available.

Augustana will have a Thanksgiving display and would appreciate if you could bring whatever garden produce or flowers you can contribute to the church on during the day Friday and on Saturday morning at 10am. Every fruit and vegetable provided will help with this display. Thank you.

EXPERIENCING GOSPEL, AN ELCIC CROSS CANADA BIBLE STUDY is set to help session participants dig deeper into Gordon Jensen's discovery of Luther's highlighted words and phrases in the 1534 Bible - a bible that Luther and colleagues created in Wittenberg. Every session starting on October 8 until October 29 is an hour-long Bible Study beginning at 3 PM (EST). If you or someone you know is interested and eager to know what Scripture passages Luther most wanted to emphasize during the Protestant Reformation, then this Bible Study event is for you! To download the schedule for this Bible Study together with the registration link, please click here. 

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

September 28, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, September 29th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Wes Ulmer & Larry Trenouth, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation and the coffee crew of Betty and Ted Warren.  And we are please to welcome Bishop Elect Ali to deliver the message.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/K-tc5R55jXw

 TO NOTE:

Ushers are still needed for October 6th and due to a printing issue, the Eternity for Todays will not be available for a couple of weeks.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

September 20, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, September 22nd.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Betty Warren, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Cherie & Linda Jarock.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/o6H6_DugDLA

TO NOTE:

A 2nd is usher is still needed for next week, Sept. 29th as well as ushers for October 6th and 13th.  Thanks for considering volunteering if you can.

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

September 13, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, September 15th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Katie Ottley, communion assistant Pat Blakley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparations and to Linda Jarock (set-up) & Marilyn Fowlie Neufeld (clean-up) for being on the coffee crew.

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/b1pm8lB9jSE

TO NOTE:

Thank you to all those who were part of the Broadway Street Fair last Saturday where $775 was raised for Augustana’s Facilities Improvement Fund.  Your contributions of time, talent and effort are deeply appreciated.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin