March 15, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Paul Weatherington, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, ushers Wayne Carlson and Jean Palmer, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for the communion preparations and the coffee crew of Cherie & Bob Jarock.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/WyE47hbTfnM

TO NOTE:

The Winter Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon Newsletter is also attached.

Blessings on your weekend!

March 9, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician & violinist Cherie Jarock, choir Director Deb Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to choir for the special music, and those contributing to the Lunch & Learn after the service.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/LY4vVhv6ut8

TO NOTE:

This Sunday’s Lunch and Learn series will focuses on Lutheranism and Anglicanism. Everyone is welcome!

Partake in a short dialogue while enjoying a warm bowl of soup and a bun. An optional silver collection will be taken to support our shared ministry.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 2, 2024 #2

Dear Church Family,

Due to the extreme weather conditions the decision has been made to CANCEL IN-PERSON WORSHIP FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 3RD.
However, you can find a sermon as prepared by Pastor Kirk available online on the Augustana YouTube channel Sunday morning after 10:30 AM. https://www.youtube.com/@augustanasaskatoon5318/videos
The Annual General Meeting will still go ahead at 12:15 PM but will be via ZOOM only.  The link to join is below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83051647660?pwd=N0JPbkJhcnlmb2lKUE1PTDJJYmlCUT09

Meeting ID: 830 5164 7660

Passcode: 741027

Thank you for being willing to attend Worship and the AGM online this Sunday, and stay safe and warm in this very wintery weather.

Blessing on behalf of church council.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 2, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Noreen Donald, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, ushers Maame A. Essendoh & Heather Ward, musician & choir Director Deb Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to choir for the special music, the altar guild for communion preparations, and the coffee hosting crew of Heather Ward & Bonnie Moser.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/LY4vVhv6ut8

TO NOTE:

In the event of the proposed blizzard, and in concern for everyone’s safety, worship service may be an online Sermon on Sunday and the AGM will be through ZOOM.

Watch your emails Saturday late afternoon/early evening for confirmation in regards confirmation of Sunday’s events (In-person & Zoom or Zoom only). Thank you.

Topic: Augustana Lutheran's AGM Meeting

Time: Mar 3, 2024 12:15 PM. PLEASE BRING a BAG LUNCH if the AGM may be IN-PERSON plus Zoom.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83051647660?pwd=N0JPbkJhcnlmb2lKUE1PTDJJYmlCUT09

Meeting ID: 830 5164 7660

Passcode: 741027

Stay safe this weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 23, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, ushers Cherie & Linda Jarock, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the coffee hosting crew of Marilyn & Greg Fowlie-Neufeld.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/AwHzC1d3_hE

TO NOTE:

Gather with us on select Sundays in Lent for our Lunch and Learn series. Hear short presentations on topics meaningful to our community while enjoying a warm bowl of soup and a bun. Everyone is welcome! An optional silver collection will be taken to support our shared ministry. Join us after church on February 25th, March 10th, and March 24th!

The Health Cabinet “Whole Person Health Care Survey” is extended to February 25th. Printed copies are in the narthex or contact the church office for an electronic version.

Please return your survey by mailing to the church or place in the Health Cabinet Survey Box in the narthex.

Tax receipts will continue to be sent out the week of February 26th.  Printed copies will be placed in the church mailboxes by request only. Thanks you.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 16, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday, along with a copy of the 2023 Annual Report. (Printed copies are at the church and the report is also on the Augustana website https://david-hunter-jip3.squarespace.com/s/2023-Annual-Report_Final.pdf)

Thank you to our lector Linda Jarock, communion assistant Margareth Peterson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparations and to the coffee hosting crew of Linda Catton & Shelley Apolonia.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/QlZmfqG3TOo

TO NOTE:

Just a reminder of the Special Congregational Meeting following the service.

To make changes to the Constitution, there are 2 motions to be voted on after church. Quorum will be needed for this meeting.

The motions relate to changing the number of congregation members for quorum and the number of congregation members on Church Council.

The Health Cabinet “Whole Person Health Care Survey” is extended to February 25th. Printed copies are in the narthex or contact the church office for an electronic version.

Please return your survey by mailing to the church or place in the Health Cabinet Survey Box in the narthex.

Tax receipts will be sent out or emailed out the week of February 18th & 26th.  Printed copies will be placed in the church mailboxes by request only. Thanks!

Blessings on your weekend and Happy Family Day!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 12, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Rev. Deacon Alexa Wallace will be leading the service while Pastor Kirk is out of town.

Thank you to our lector Betty Warren, ushers Bonnie Moser & Wes Ulmer, musician & choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothy Choir and bell ringers for the special music.

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

TO NOTE:

Just a reminder of the Special Congregational Meeting February 18

To make changes to the Constitution, there are 2 motions to be voted on Sunday, Feb. 18th after church. Quorum will be needed for this meeting.

The motions relate to changing the number of congregation members for quorum and the number of congregation members on Church Council.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 3, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday. The February Newsletter is also attached.

Thank you to our lector Paul Weatherington, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, ushers Wayne Carlson & Larry Trenouth, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the coffee crew of Marie Ebbert & Isabel Zacharias.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/Mr3h_t_P6LA

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 26, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Bonnie Moser, ushers Jean Palmer & Heather Ward, Choir Director & musician Deb Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the coffee crew of Betty & Ted Warren. ). And special thanks to the Augustana-St. Timothys choir for the special music and Bryan Tastad for his Clarinet talents.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/hzT44LyuME0

TO NOTE:

There’s still time to participate in the Health Cabinet’s “Whole Person Health Care Survey” “to identify faith needs and health care issues to develop future directions of our health care ministry at Augustana.” You can pick up a paper copy in the narthex and please do not put your name on the survey unless you wish one of the Health Cabinet to contact you.

 Please return your survey by Sunday, February 11th:

  1. mail it to the church

  2. place it in the Health Cabinet Survey box in the church narthex

  3. or as a last resort, email to augustana@sasktel.net  “SUBJECT LINE: Health Care Survey”

***There are a number of cards and letters in peoples mailboxes if you would like to pick up: Numbers 14, 28, 92, 106, 118, 153, 173 and 195***

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 19, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, communion assistant Katherine Soule-Blaser, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, Choir Director Deb Buck, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparations and the coffee crew of Linda & Bob Jarock.  (Note that coffee will be set up downstairs because of the meeting following the service). And special thanks to the Augustana-St. Timothys choir for the special music featuring Margareth Peterson on flute.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/g2-T4YIDOt4

TO NOTE: Special Congregational Meeting January 21

To make changes to the Constitution, the motions to be discussed are announced on two Sundays followed by two Special Congregational Meetings held 1 month apart. The first meeting to be held on January 21 will allow discussion of the motions and the second meeting will be on February 18 when the motions will be voted upon. The motions are:

“Moved that the Augustana Lutheran Constitution Article VIII Congregational Meeting Section 4 be amended to read: 30 voting members shall constitute a quorum.” 

“Moved that the Augustana Lutheran Constitution Article IX Congregational Council and its Officer Section 1 be amended to read:  At its annual meeting the congregation shall elect a Congregational Council of not less than 6 nor more than 12 members for terms of three years each with approximately one-third of the terms expiring annually.”

****Also note that there are paper copies of the “Whole Person Health Care Survey” at the church.****

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 12, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Betty Warren, ushers Angie Remus & Noreen Donald, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship, especially in this cold weather.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/iVn8qF6hgEQ

TO NOTE:

Due to the extremely cold weather that has been predicted for Saskatoon into Monday, Council has decided that it would be prudent to postpone the Special Congregational Meeting from this Sunday January 14 to next Sunday, January 21.   We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause but want to ensure that as many members of the congregation as interested to have an opportunity to discuss the proposed amendments to the Constitution prior to the official vote on February 18. 

If you have any questions, please feel free contact Pat Blakley at blakleyp@sasktel.net.

Blessings on your weekend and stay warm!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 5, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Pat Blakley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Rene & Leverne Baxter.

As we were unable to find ushers for this Sunday, please help yourself to bulletins when you arrive and follow instructions for how offering will be collected.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/9mQKAesnL8g

TO NOTE:

Committee and Leadership Annual Reports are due at the church office by January 26.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 30, 2023

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lectors Ruth Zuk, Chris Martin, & Linda Jarock, ushers Larry Trenouth & Bonnie Moser, choir director Deborah Buck, & the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Pat Blakley, and special thanks to Mik Bickis & Deb Buck (organ & piano), Cheri Jarock (violin) and Sharon Buck & Anna-Marie Skogsrud (vocal) for their musical talents.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/HHYRPhD3ej4

TO NOTE:

The Memorial Service for Jim Komar is Saturday Dec. 30, at 10:30 AM on at Grosvenor Park United Church, corner of 14th and Cumberland.

The Memorial Celebration for Evelyn Lovrod will be Tuesday, January 2nd, at 10 AM in the Richmond Room at Luther Heights, 1802 Alexandra Avenue.

Coffee and refreshments will follow the service.

Lorene will be out of the office on Jan. 2nd.

Happy New Year!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 22, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Merry Christmas!

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

Please note that there will be NO IN-PERSON WORSHIP on December 24th at 10:30 AM.  However, you can view a pre-taped service for Advent 4 starting at 7AM that morning.

December 24th Sunday AM Worship link: https://youtu.be/jR89zFfC6hk (no bulletin)

Thank you to all those assisted with the pre-taped service, Pastor Kirk presiding and Rec. Deacon Alexa preaching.  

December 24th Christmas Eve 6PM Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/Yr54w53yzRA

Thank you to the 6PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld and Ruth Zuk, ushers Sharon & Gord Morley, musician Anna Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld. Special thanks also to our acolyte, and the choir with director Deborah Buck 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 Pat Blakely and Chris Martin, communion assistant Pat B., ushers Echo Fettes and Tyrel Rink, 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, 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 and communion assistant Wayne Carlson, ushers Heather Ward and Reita MacDonald, and the altar guild for communion preparations. Special thanks to musician & choir director Deborah Buck, the choir, and soloist Sharon Buck for their musical talents.

Have a blessed Christmas all.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 16, 2023

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lectors Wayne Carlson, Gabrielle Lundgren, Betty Warren & Mik Bickis; acolyte Ruari Tastad; communion assistant Tannis Sharp: ushers D.-Jay Krozser, Lorne & Edith Carlson; musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud;  choir director Deborah Buck; special music contributors Cherie Jarock and Bryan Tastad; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in this Sunday’s worship.  Thanks also to Cherie Jarock for Coffee Set-up and Clean-up, and special thanks to Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir for the special music.

Worship link:  https://youtube.com/live/uK4mJcnNjuo

LESSONS & CAROLS HYMN VOTING LINK: Not available at this time

TO NOTE:

The Memorial Service for Jim Komar is 10:30 am on Sat. Dec. 30, at Grosvenor Park United Church, corner of 14th and Cumberland.

Ushers are still needed for the 6 PM Christmas Eve Service at Augustana or it may be a self-help service.  If you are available to help, please let the church office know. Thank you!

Blessings on your weekend,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 9, 2023

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lectors Betty Warren and James Lindenbach, acolyte Jonah Lindenbach, ushers Marie Ebbert and Marleen Trenouth, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in this Sunday’s worship.  Thanks also to Betty Warren for Coffee Set-up and Clean-up, and special thanks to Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir for the special music.

Worship link:  https://youtube.com/live/EI02KMTJrzU

LESSONS & CAROLS HYMN VOTING LINK: https://forms.office.com/r/ZvdV1ApeNk

(Just pick the hymn you like better from each pair. Poll available from Friday to Tuesday.)

TO NOTE:

It is with sadness we note the recent passing of Jim Komar.

And we continue to keep Karen, Alexa, and Brendan Wallace in our prayers as they grieve the sudden death of Peter to a heart attack this past week.

Love & Peace,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 1, 2023

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, the Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship. The December Newsletter is also attached.

Thank you to our lectors Paul Weatherington, Tannis Sharp, and Ezekiel Blazer, ushers Noreen Donald and Larry Trenouth, acolyte Illaria Blaser, communion assistant Tannis Sharp, musician & choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in this Sunday’s worship.  Thanks also to Leverne & Rene Baxter for Coffee Set-up and Clean-up, the altar guild for communion preparations, and special thanks to Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir for the special music.

Worship link:  https://youtube.com/live/Jo7renaP8Cc

TO NOTE:

Lessons and Carols Hymn Bracket

Help us choose the hymns for our Lessons & Carols service!

Here's all you need to do: just pick the hymn you like better from each pair, and... that's it!

We'll share the weekly link in the worship email each week, on our YouTube livestream, and as a QR Code in the church to an online form where you can vote. We'll also have paper ballots to cast your vote in the Narthex. If there’s a hymn you’re passionate about maybe a bit of good natured campaigning is in order!

The link for this week is https://forms.office.com/r/ektaLMNzXS

Each week's poll will be available from Friday to Tuesday - so get your votes in early!

Don't know a particular hymn? We've listed the hymn number (and book) to help you out, and there are hymnals available in the Narthex. Or, send an email to Rev.AlexaWallace@gmail.com and she’ll send you a link to listen on YouTube.

As a congregation, we'll narrow it down to 8 - 2 each from the "Classics," Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Cranberry Book), Common Praise (the Blue Anglican book), and some new favourites from All Creation Sings (the new purple Lutheran hymn book) and Sing a New Creation (the new Purple Anglican hymn book). Then Pastor Kirk and our wonderful musicians will choose hymns from our shortlist to create our service of Lessons & Carols! (Of course, they might add some of their favourites too!.)

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 24, 2023

Dear Church Family,

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

A very interesting service is planned in recognition of Christ the King Sunday.

Thank you to our lectors Larry Trenouth, Mik Bickis, Margareth Peterson, and J. Lindenbach, ushers Cherie & Linda Jarock, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in this Sunday’s worship.  Thanks also to Linda Catton for Coffee Set-up and Clean-up.  Special Thanks to the Sunday School and Altar Guild for helping with the service, and Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir for the very special music.

Worship link:  https://youtube.com/live/0nkRHpQYYCc

TO NOTE:

Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon is conducting a series of short surveys to assess the presence of lay leadership in ministries and congregations and to determine how we might support lay leaders. Please fill out this six-question survey as we engage in this important and necessary work together. https://forms.gle/yCp17ET4NeK2ed6BA. Thank you so much for your continued collaboration and support. It is a blessing to the work here at LTS.

Luther Special Care Home are again looking at connecting with volunteers in the community who could help at the monthly birthday events. In the past, Augustana has been part of this event, and hopefully could be again. The program has changed, and recreation is looking for a couple of people to help with the tea part by sharing readings or special talents or helping with crafts.

If someone is willing to help in this way, please contact Cynthia Wiebe at cynthia.wiebe@luthercare.com.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

November 17, 2023

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector and communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Echo Fettes & Tyrel Rink, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in this Sunday’s worship.  Thanks also to Chris Martin for assisting Pastor Kirk with Coffee Set-up and Clean-up.  Special Thanks to the altar guild for communion preparations and to those teaching Sunday School.

Worship link:  https://youtube.com/live/9hIBOnTs9P4

TO NOTE:

Lutheran Theological Seminary Saskatoon is conducting a series of short surveys to assess the presence of lay leadership in ministries and congregations and to determine how we might support lay leaders. Please fill out this six-question survey as we engage in this important and necessary work together. https://forms.gle/yCp17ET4NeK2ed6BA

Thank you so much for your continued collaboration and support. It is a blessing to the work here at LTS.

LuMinHoS (Lutheran Ministry in Hospitals of Saskatoon) is giving thanks for the support shown so far this fall for our valued hospital ministry. Thank you! For the latest newsletter featuring articles and photos of the AGM, Walk-a-Thon, and Oktoberfest events, you can visit The Caregiver - November 2023 Newsletter.

Luther Special Care Home are again looking at connecting with volunteers in the community who could help at the monthly birthday events. In the past, Augustana has been part of this event, and hopefully could be again. The program has changed, and recreation is looking for a couple of people to help with the tea part by sharing readings or special talents or helping with crafts.

If someone is willing to help in this way, please contact Cynthia Wiebe at cynthia.wiebe@luthercare.com.

Blessings on your weekend and the social supper!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin