September 6, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Worship, September 8th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Pat Blakley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Jeff & Danielle Lundgren & family, and technical support Katie Ottley. Thanks also to Deacon Alexa Wallace for organizing the Welcome Back BBQ. 

Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/lghYjNFBB5M

PLEASE NOTE:

Volunteers are still needed to assist with set-up for the BBQ (table and chairs on the front lawn?) as well as clean-up. 15 people have signed up to bring salad or desserts, and if you haven’t assigned up and plan to attend, please bring a side dish or dessert.

And don’t forget to bring you backpack, message bag, or tools of the trade, for a blessing at the service.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

August 30, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday September 1st along with the September Newsletter.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld, musician Mik Bickis,  ushers Wayne Carlson & Larry Trenouth, and technical support Bryan Tastad. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation and special thanks for Pastor Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for presiding. 

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

Enjoy the long weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

August 23, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheet for Sunday Aug. 25th.

​Thank you to all those assisting with the service including lector Linda Jarock, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud,  

ushers Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth, and technical support Katie Ottley.

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

 Blessings on your weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

August 2, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins, Announcements and Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Aug. 4th, Sunday Aug. 11th (announcements in bulletin), and Sunday Aug. 18th

​Thank you to all those assisting the Aug. 4th service including lector Noreen Donald, communion assistant Sheila Mogk, musician Deb Buck, ushers Larry Trenouth and Wes Ulmer, technical support Bryan Tastad, the altar guild for communion prep and Betty & Warren and Noreen Donald and Bryan Tastad for serving as coffee hosts.

Aug. 4th Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/MONCu0RhtbA

And thank you to those assisting with the Aug. 11th service including lector Pat Blakely, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Mik Bickis and technical support Katie Ottley. Please note, that during the summer coffee is served on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. 

Aug. 11 Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/b3xED0lutos

Finally, thank you also to those assisting with the Aug. 18th service: lector Wayne Carlson, communion assistant Pat Blakley, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Deb Buck, technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld, the altar guild for communion prep and whoever the coffee hosts might be.  (Please contact Pastor Kirk if you are able to help with this).

Aug. 18th Worship Link: https://youtube.com/live/gaT4OjlGv0U

Blessings on your Summer!

Please note that Lorene will be out of the church office on holidays until Aug. 20th.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 27, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/z9RoUq2bD8c

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in Sunday’s worship.

Special thanks to Pat Blakley for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays and to Deacon Alexa Wallace for the message.

(Please note coffee after service will be during the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month during the summer.)

To Note:

Ushers are need for next Sunday, Aug. 4th.

Please find the LTS Summer newsletter (mentioning the recent graduates) also attached.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 20, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

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

Thank you to our lector Lindsay Woods, communion assistant Wayne Carlson, ushers Alice & Wilmer Hamp, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in Sunday’s worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion prep and to Alice, Wilmer and Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld for serving as coffee hosts. (Please note coffee after service will be during the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month during the summer.)

Special thanks to Pastor Michael Diegel for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

To Note:

If in need of pastoral care while Pastor Kirk is away, please contact the church office.

Blessings on your weekend! Stay safe and stay cool.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 14 Worship Update

Dear Church Family,

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

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/iG3ss62JWvw

Thank you to our lector Ruth Zuk, ushers Betty & Ted Warren, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in Sunday’s worship.

Special thanks to Katie Ottley for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

Please note coffee after service will be during the 1st & 3rd Sundays of the month during the summer.

To Note:

If in need of pastoral care while Pastor Kirk is away, please contact the church office.

 NEXT SUNDAY:

Lector: Lindsay Woods; Communion Assistant: needed

Ushers: Alice and Wilmer Hamp; Coffee hosting: Alice & Wilmer Hamp (Set-up) & Marilyn Fowlie Neufeld (Clean-up)

 Blessings on your weekend! Stay safe and stay cool.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

July 6, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/CaKA4kWYCAM

 Thank you to our lector Noreen Donald, communion assistant Wayne Carlson, ushers Lorne & Wayne Carlson, musician Deb Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in Sunday’s worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparations, and the coffee crew of Pat Blakley, Noreen Donald, and Bryan Tastad.

And special thanks to Pastor Lori James for leading the service while Pastor Kirk is on holidays.

To Note:

We are still in need of 2 ushers for next Sunday, July 14th.

And it is with sadness we announce that Pastor Ted Chell, who served Augustana in the mid-70’s, has passed away.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 28, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/eZbS59__0Xw  

Thank you to our lector Echo Fettes, communion assistant Pat Blakley, musicians Glenn Ens, Barrie Redford, Kim Salkeld, & Bruce Wilkinson, ushers Larry Trenouth & Heather Ward, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in Sunday’s worship.

Thanks also to the coffee crew of Sandra Cey & Marie Ebbert.

 To Note:

The latest issue of the LuMinHoS Caregiver newsletter is available here (July 2024 Caregiver Newsletter).

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.

 Blessings on your Canada Day weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 21, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday’s Service which acknowledges the Indigenous Day of Prayer.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/CaKA4kWYCAM

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, musician Mik Bickis, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in Sunday’s worship. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Cherie Jarock, Tollef & Ruari Tastad.

To Note:

Next Sunday will be the JAZZ Service with Holy Communion.

Have a blessed weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 14, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday’s Service which is PRIDE Sunday.

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/j0Co-4E1HHg (this is the correct link)

Thank you to our lector Mik Bickis, musician Deborah Buck, ushers Reita MacDonald & Angie Remus & Marlene Trenouth, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in Sunday’s worship. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Betty & Ted Warren, and special thanks to Rev. Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero for providing the message.

To Note:

We are still in need of an usher for June 30th, and Coffee clean-up for June 23rd. 

Also Lorene will be out of the office until Wed. June 19th.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 7, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/xkaESoiGG4M 

Thank you to our lector Tannis Sharp, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in Sunday’s worship.

Thanks also to the coffee crew of Alice & Wilmer Hamp (set-up) and Linda Jarock (clean-up).

To Note:

We are still in need of communion assistants for June 16th and June 30th, an usher for June 30th, and Coffee clean-up for June 23 and 30th.  Thanks for helping out if you can.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

June 1, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, announcements, and Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday’s Service along with the June Newsletter

Sunday Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/9QUbLeHz-Lo 

Congratulations to Ilaria Soule-Blaser and Gabrielle Lundgren who are being confirmed this Sunday. 

Thank you to our lector Ruth Zuk, communion assistant Katie Ottley, musician Cherie Jarock, ushers Wayne Carlson & Larry Trenouth, and technical support Bryan Tastad along with Deacon Alexa Wallace for assisting in Sunday’s worship.

Thanks also to the altar guild for the communion preparations, and to the coffee crew of Linda Catton & Bonnie Moser.

Blessings for your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 25, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Larry Trenouth, communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Deborah Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to Heather Ward for being the coffee host.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/Cm7FoDpOYew

Just a reminder of the Choir Concert this tonight (Friday) at 7:30 PM. It should be a wonderful evening of music.

Blessings on your weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 18, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Katie Ottley, ushers Echo Fettes & Tyrel Rink, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. 

Thanks also to Sheila Mogk for being the coffee host and to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir for the special music.

And extra-special thanks for Deacon Alexa Wallace for leading the service while Pastor Kirk takes this Sunday off.

Please note, Holy Communion will be next Sunday, May 26th instead.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/X4yHvbLSzU8

Blessings on your Victoria Day weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 10, 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 Lorne & Wayne Carlson, musician & choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. 

Thanks also to the coffee crew of Linda & Bob Jarock and to the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/QnJet3mtVNw

Blessings on your Mother’s Day weekend.

(Please note Lorene will be out of the office on Friday for the LTS Conclusio/Grad Service).

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

May 4, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, communion assistant Pat Blakely, ushers Josh & Gabriela Lindenbach & family, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for the communion preparations and the coffee crew of the Sheila Mogk & Noreen Donald.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/35Xaa3i8miw

Blessings on your weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 27, 2024

Dear Church Family,

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

Thank you to our lector Ruth Zuk, ushers Edith/Lorne Carlson & Larry Trenouth, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship today. Thanks also to the coffee crew of Sheila Mogk (set-up) & Tannis Sharp (clean-up).

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/fz6RakrK8SA

Have a blessed weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 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 Chris Martin, Communion assistant Margareth Peterson, ushers Jeff & Danielle Lundgren & family, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship today. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation, the coffee crew of Marilyn & Greg Fowlie-Neufeld, and the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir for the special music.

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

TO NOTE:

LCBI Choir Presentation at 7 PM Zion Lutheran on Saturday April 20th.

And please see the bulletin for details on the Celebration of Life for Peter Wallace.

Blessings on your weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 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 Paul Weatherington, ushers Lindsay Woods & Lorne/Edith Carlson, musician Cherie Jarock, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to coffee crew of Marie Ebbert and Isabel Zacharias.

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

TO NOTE:

For the film night on Tuesday, April 16th, the 5:30 meal will be potluck with soup and sandwiches welcome.

And just a reminder to RSVP to augustanahealthcabinet@gmail.com if you plan to attend the Health Fair on April 18th so that they can get an idea of numbers for refreshments.

Thank you.

Blessings on your weekend.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin