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

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