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Trust in the
P R O V E R B S 3 : 5 - 6
Lord
The Vine November 2015
Pastor:
Lee Woolery
403-253-1453 extn 11
403-301-0011(home)
403-809-3487(cell/text)
Director of Family Ministry:
Quinn Friesen
403-253-1453 ext. 14
403-829-1181 (cell/text)
Children’s Ministry:
Mariette Jessup
Church Board 2014-2015
Jaqui Anderson
Rachelle Ellis
Brooke Herwig
Jens Kaack
Jennifer May
Garry Mihaichuk
Bob Montgomery
Darren Tenor
Administration:
Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
403-253-1453 extn 12
403-540-1765 (cell/text)
General/Main Office
403-253-1453 extn 10
www.oursaviourchurch.ca
8831 Fairmount Drive SE
Calgary, T2H 0Z4
Ministry Team
All are members of Lutheran Church of Our Saviour
S t a f f O f f i c e H o u r s :
Pastor Lee
Monday to Thursday
9:00 am to Noon
Katharine Heimbigner-Tenor
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Quinn Friesen
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Mariette Jessup
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“…remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
(Acts 20:35)
In one of Shakespeare’s classic works, Juliet says to Romeo, “My bounty is as boundless as the sea.
The more I give to thee the more I have.” But well before this, Jesus encouraged his followers to lead by
serving and to receive by giving. Last year two sociologists published an intriguing study titled, The Paradox
of Generosity: Giving We Receive, Grasping We Lose. What is fascinating about their discovery is that
generosity is not just about money. It is an attitude, a mindset that recognizes that we all have all kinds of
gifts to share and money is only one part of the equation.
Christian Smith and Hilary Davidson, the authors of this study, identified five practices of generous
people:
* Voluntary financial giving
* Volunteering time
* Relational generosity (being generous with one’s attention and emotions)
* Neighborly generosity (acts of kindness towards those who live and work around you)
* Personal importance of generosity
Some questions for us to consider as a church family might be: What are the signs of generosity in
our congregation? How can each one of us participate, encourage and lift up those signs? What else can
each one of us do to reframe current practices so that they reflect a more generous spirit?
Would love to get feedback and reflections from you, either by e-mail, phone or in person. Is it possi-
ble to create an environment of generosity at Lutheran Church of Our Saviour? In the midst of our ponder-
ings and wonderings, perhaps we could join in prayer, in particular, this prayer from St. Ignatius of Loyola:
Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not count the
cost; to fight and not heed the wounds; to toil and not seek for rest; to labor and not ask for reward, except
to know that I am doing your will. Amen.
In Christ alone,
Pastor Lee
GIVING KEEPS ON GIVING
Young Explorers
It struck me, lately ... as I was talking with women who had
taught Sunday school at LCOS when the building didn't look
the same as it does now.
It struck me ... as a new Sunday school teacher taught her
very first lesson last Sunday ... She could be teaching classes
long after the tables have been put away after my funeral!
I don't know exactly what struck me ... but it did.
We are doing what the Lord tells us to do ... What we are sup-
posed to do ... and I am so thankful to be a part of it!
Mariette Jessup
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to
your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and
when you lie down, and when you rise.
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Young Explorers
Email received from a shoebox recipient:
Hi,
Am Jacky, I received one of your shoe box package. I just want to say thanks and I appreci-
ate all your efforts. Special thanks to members of Lutheran Church of Our Saviour.
My regards to the Mckay family, Ellis family, Max, Wendy, Jayne, Joan and all those who
makes an autographs.
Thanks Jacky.
Another Email received from a shoebox recipient:
Dear Pastor Lee,
With a thankful heart and on behalf of the children in the church and community in Sierra Leone, West Africa I write
thanking you for the shoe boxes which the church benefited from and the immediate community.
I see the cheerful mode you where in packing the shoe boxes as I look at the picture.
Thank you very much and may God bless you and all your team members with the church richly. And may our Lord and
savior Jesus Christ whom we anxiously wait for His coming continue to bless you all. And may he give you the grace to
stand strong in this Christian race, so that when he returns He may find us faithful and fit for the master’s crown that
never perish.
Yours in Christ
Pastor Kepia Bioma Conteh
Thank you ……..
Youth—Grade 7 to 12
I am excited to be joining the LCOS family and
can’t wait to see what God will do in my life and
the lives of the youth, young people, and families
of the church during this next season. I look for-
ward to moving ahead, sensitive to the prompt-
ings of the Holy Spirit, the needs of our commu-
nity, and a desire to see the lives of the young
people in our church changed by the love of
Christ.
I have been involved in ministry in a full time ca-
pacity for the last 5 years. My missions/ministry
work has taken me all over the world and to all
sorts of people. I have lived in 10+ countries,
spending the majority of this time in Mexico (2
years). During my time in Mexico I helped facili-
tate short term mission’s teams, lead worship,
taught in a Bible School, and lead bible studies
in prisons and churches.
I have spent lots of time working in discipleship
and training roles, as well as mercy ministries
(building houses, distributing food, running English camps in Asia). During my final stint in Mexico I was of-
fered an Apprentice role at a church in Owen Sound, Ontario. I was happy to accept a role as the Student
Ministries Apprentice. During my time in Owen Sound I saw our youth group flourish and knew this was the
direction God was leading me for the foreseeable future.
I had originally planned on attending Bible School full time this fall; I had already accepted a position as a
Youth Minister at a church in Ontario. Things changed drastically when my mother suffered a stroke. I knew
that I needed to be close to my family in this time of recovery, after being gone for 5 years it made sense.
I plan on continuing my studies part time beginning in January alongside my role as Director of Family Minis-
try at LCOS.
Upcoming Events/Announcements:
Mustard Seed Sorting Centre –Friday November 6th Come out and celebrate Lauren S’s
birthday alongside serving this amazing ministry in our city! Open to grades 6-12. A signed
waiver form is required. The Mustard Seed Sorting Centre is located at 7025 44 St SE in
Calgary and the hours of our event are from 6:30-9:00 p.m.
The Experiment Thursday Nights- After sharing this idea with the Youth, I have decid-
ed to expand our The Experiment to Thursday Nights 7pm-8:45pm. Beginning in Jan-
uary we will be doing this every week. This will be a time of Bible Study/Teaching, fun
and games, discipleship, and fellowship! To slowly ease families into this we will be
doing a test run, hosting the first Thursday Night Experiment November 12th (7pm-
8:45pm) and our second event will take place November 26th (7pm-8:45pm).
Volunteers Needed for the Experiment- Do you have a heart to see young people
encountering God and following Him? Are you looking for an opportunity to serve?
You don’t have to be young or cool, you just need a willing heart. We are looking for
more volunteers to come alongside the youth of our church and disciple them/
encourage them. We also need drivers for Friday night events, and some willing to
commit to joining in on Thursday nights!
We would like you to welcome Quinn Friesen as our new Family Ministry Director. Quinn brings considerable
ministry experience that is very well aligned with our congregation’s mission statement focusing on social
justice and global outreach.
Significant ministry experiences include:
* Missionary with Youth With a Mission at Tijuana, Mexico
* Missionary Trainee with Youth With a Mission, England
* Discipleship Trainer for International Students, Vancouver, BC
* Student Ministries Apprentice, Owen Sound, Ontario
* Summer Camp Director, Ameliasburg, Ontario
Quinn's family is from Cochrane. Quinn is working toward a Bachelor of Religious Education degree
through Emmanuel Bible college in Kitchener. Quinn has made an
immediate strong impression with his positive attitude, his past successes, and his commitment to further
enhance our programming for all age groups. We include a paragraph from our early correspondence from
Quinn that reflects his attitude to our ministry.
I have been involved in ministry/missions for the
past five years. I have loved every minute of it.
My goal in life is to see as many people as possi-
ble changed through the love and power of God.
I am passionate about discipleship, training new
leaders, and imparting the changing power of
Christ into new and not so new believers. I take
a highly relational approach to ministry.
Please welcome Quinn into our church family.
We encourage you to introduce your
self to Quinn, watch for his new initiatives and
consider how you might join in some of the many
group programs and activities that have devel-
oped at Our Saviour in recent years.
Jennifer May and Walter Hall
Human Resources Committee
New Director of Family Ministry
Quinn Friesen
November 28th - Come and join us in making Advent corsages at 10 am. A great time for
fellowship.
November 29th - Family Advent Craft. All families are encouraged to join us in the Fellowship
Hall for this Annual Event.
November 29th until December 13th - Donate to the Giving Tree. This year LCOS is ask-
ing for donations of mittens and scarves and small afghans for the Ronald McDonald House, blankets
will go to Canadian Lutheran World Relief and socks will go to the Mustard Seed.
December 7th - Ladies Potluck - Last year’s secret prayer partner will be revealed and a new
one chosen for those wishing to participate. Come and have a relaxing evening among old and new
friends.
December 13th - Family Christmas Pageant at the 11 AM Service.
December 13th - Multi-cultural Potluck following the Christmas Pageant. Please bring your
favorite ethnic dish to share after Service. As always, no nuts.
December 13th - Deadline to contribute to the Poinsettia fund for decorating the Altar on
Christmas Eve.
December 20th - Service of Remembrance & Healing. The holiday season can be difficult
for those missing loved ones. Join us this evening for a service to remember loved ones lost.
December 24th - Candlelight Worship Services at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm.
December 25th - No Worship Service this day.
December 28th - One Service at 11:00 am.
December 27th - Last day to donate and receive a 2015 tax receipt.
More events will be announced as we approach December.
Family Friendly …..
The Experiment—Grade 7 and up—October 31st
Trick or Treat for the Foodbank
Laser Tag, Shut-in at the church
Need we say more? Watch for all the details!
Youth at the Mustard Seed—November 6th
Open to grades 6-12. A signed waiver form is required. The Mustard Seed
Sorting Centre is located at 7025 44 St SE in Calgary and the hours of our
event are from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Contact Quinn to RSVP.
MOPS fundraiser on November 7th from 1 to 4 pm
Get a head start on Christmas shopping and support our MOPS
program here at the church. There will be a silent auction, baked goods
and vendors from various businesses including Discovery Toys, Epicure,
Sensty, Stella & Dot, Arbonne, Steeped Tea & more!
Family Movie Night on November 7th at 6:30 pm.
We will be viewing “Inside Out”. As always you bring the family and we bring
the popcorn. RSVP to the office is appreciated but not necessary.
Operation Christmas Work bee November 21st
From 10 am to 1 pm
All ages welcome!
Sign-up sheet coming soon.
How many boxes can we pack this year?
Annual Tradition—Advent Corsages
Join us as we make Advent Corsages for Sunday morning
November 28th at 10 am
Family Friendly Advent Activity
10:00 am November 29th
All ages welcome!
Discipleship is a two year program for students in Grades 7&8. Pastor Lee
will be meeting with the students twice per month on Sunday evenings
from Fall until Spring. They will explore the Bible, the Creeds, the life of Je-
sus, what it means to be Lutheran, and many tough questions along the
way. Check the calendar for meeting times. If your youth or friends from
outside the congregation are interested in this opportunity, please see Pas-
tor Lee.
We meet from 6:30 to 8:30 pm Sunday evenings. Our tentative schedule
for the year is:
From November 27th to 29th the youth will be participating in a Discipleship Retreat at Camp Kuriakos with
Pastor Lee.
Discipleship Program—Grade 7 & 8
November 1st
November 15th
January 10th
January 17th
February 7th
February 21st
March 6th
March 20th
April 10th
April 24th
May 1st
Our 5th Annual Work Bee is
November 21st 10 am to 1 pm We will be packing boxes for Operation Christmas Child
Last year we packed 1061 boxes! What can we do this year?!?
Prior to November 21st
Go Shopping!
School Supplies - Items such as pencils, pens, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books.
Toys & Other Gifts- Items such as stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts,
socks, skipping ropes, and balls.
Soap, toothbrushes & facecloths are the most needed items. Please place soap in a sealable bag.
Save your stickers:
Please save sticker sheets from Easter Seals and The Red Cross or from your child’s unused supplies.
Prepare a personal Note - Include a personal note and/or a photo in your shoe box (not inside the donation
envelope). To read two short thank you notes we recently received please see the Children’s Ministry page.
Sign-Up!
Sign–up sheets will be going up shortly. Please sign up for the amazingly fun Nov 21st work bee, and list already
purchased items. Call Jaqui Anderson for more information 403-453-4071.
Don’t like to shop? Consider donating $7.00 per box to help with shipping.
If you would prefer to fill your own shoebox at home, please have the boxes dropped off no later than Sunday
December 6th. Earlier is better.
Community Drop-off location
LCOS supports the ministry of Operation Christmas Child every year, and this year we will be serving as a community
‘drop-off’ location, so prepare for plenty of shoeboxes to come our way!!!
Please do not include:
Toothpaste (due to customs regulations), food or candy (new this year—no candy!), used items (due to customs reg-
ulations), playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed), any type of war toys (many boxes find there
way to war-torn countries), toys with decorative skulls (cultural sensitivity), liquids or items that could leak, melt,
freeze, or break - shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in
the shoe box).
Following the Work-bee the youth 14 years and up are invited to help out at the warehouse on December 5th from
12:30 to 4:30 pm. More details to come.
As we approach the 500th anniversary of the posting of the Ninety-Five Theses
on October 31, 2017, Martin Luther is going to be a significant topic of conver-
sation and debate. That is where the Luther Reading Challenge comes in. An
assortment of the reformer's writings will be presented online for everyone to
read and to reflect upon. The texts range from Luther's personal letters and
hymns to his doctrinal and social treatises to
his catechisms and his will. Each text is pref-
aced with an introduction to orient the reader.
The reading part is just the beginning. Readers
can also participate in online discussions. You
simply have to register! The initiative is a joint
venture of The Lutheran World Federation and
the Institute for Ecumenical Research in Strasbourg. Highly recommended!
Luther Reading Challenge: http://www.lutherreadingchallenge.org/
Lutheran World Federation: http://www.lutheranworld.org/
Institute for Ecumenical Research: http://www.strasbourginstitute.org/
Luther Reading Challenge—500 years in the making!
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) and MOPSnext (Mothers of School
Age Children) is an international organization geared towards provid-
ing support for Moms. MOPS creates a time-out for Moms while
their kids have fun in MOPPETs; the childcare program.
MOPS will be meeting at LCOS every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month from 9:30-11:30am 2015. HOWEVER, November’s
meeting will be on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday ( Nov 4th and 18th ).
Wednesday, Nov 4th 9:30-11:30 am—Video Presentation and Dis-
cussion from this year’s Theme, “ A Fierce Flourishing”.
Saturday, Nov 7th 1:00-4:00 pm - Christmas Market at LCOS
(Fundraiser with proceeds going to support MOPS) .Come for free
refreshments and some early holiday shopping. NO FEE at the door.
Wednesday, Nov 18th 9:30-11:30 am—Essential Oils Presentation.
More information, including registration forms and pricing, is available from the LCOS website http://
www.oursaviourchurch.ca/#/connect/mops-momsnext
We can't wait to see you there and please bring a friend.
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-schoolers)
1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month
You are welcome to drop in at any time.
We accept new members year round.
We play Bridge, Mexican Train, Cribbage and a variety of other games and always are looking
at learning more. Join us for a game or two and get to know us. We also enjoy celebrating
life’s big events of our members such birthdays, anniversaries and other life events.
Games Group—1 to 3 pm
Operation Eyesight
Ideas for raising support for Operation Eyesight can be found
at www.operationeyesight.com/toolkit. Whether it’s hosting a
community garage sale, a charity walk/run, a sporting event
or even collecting donations instead of birthday or wedding
gifts, they have creative and fun suggestions for everyone.
The Games Group—Celebrating Ruth Peterson’s Birthday
Mural Piece plus print purchase:
$100.00—Choice of Wildlife Ark or King of Kings. www.muralmoasaic.com
Mural Piece Plus Draw Prize Ticket:
$40.00—1 of 10 Mosaic prints to be won.
Prints purchased by November 15th will arrive in time for Christmas.
Volunteers are needed for Ark assembly help.
Please email [email protected] for further information.
Watch for mural assembly days on upcoming Sundays.
Noah’s Ark Roof Repair Fundraiser
Small Groups
Choir—practices Wednesday nights
Do you have a song in your heart? Do you enjoy music and like to laugh? If
the answer is “Yes”, then do we have a place for you. The LCOS Choir re-
hearses on Wednesday nights at 7:30 pm, only for one hour. You’ll share
your time with like-minded folk, and come away feeling better for the songs
and the fun. Questions?
Contact Terry Lee or Alex McKay.
Movie Lovers—various times throughout the month
Do you love movies? If you do then this is the group for you. Approximately
twice a month we will be getting together to watch a variety of movies. Some-
times the movies will be at the theatre and sometimes hosted at the Church
or in a home. Check the bulletin or ask to join our email list at of-
Sunday Morning Drop-In Bible Study—10 am Sunday mornings
This weekly drop-in class is held between the services on Sunday mornings.
Beginning November 1st we will be studying the Book of Hebrews with Jens
Kaack. Contact the office for more details.
Experiencing God—meets every Wednesday at 9:30 am at LCOS
This group of "mature" women always has an extra chair open to talk about
faith, life, and God's Word over coffee. For more information, please contact
the church office.
Fireside Group—meets twice a month on Mondays
This small group enjoys meeting to study, converse, celebrate and have some-
thing to nibble on. They look at a variety of topics, books, and videos to deep-
en their faith together. You're welcome to attend! For more information,
please contact the church office.
Morning Glories—meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 10:00 am
This group of "mature" women always has an extra chair open to talk about
faith, life, and God's Word over coffee. For more information, please contact
the church office.
Today’s Pilgrims—Please note new times for November only. Today’s Pilgrims
will meet Tuesday November 3rd and 17th at 7:00 PM in the fireside room.
Our study is “Love to Pray”. Please contact the church office for information.
Crossways Divine Drama Bible Study runs every Monday night for 16 weeks at 7:00 pm
with a break in December. There is still time to join this group. If you have holidays or
absences planned during this time period you are still encouraged to join and partici-
pate. Please contact the office, or Jens Kaack.
Do you have a used cell phones that is in good working order? The Brenda Straf-
ford Centre can use these phones by re-activating them with new numbers and turn-
ing them over to clients who have no other source of communication.
Donated phones should be wiped clean of personal information (deletion of contact
names, photos, etc.); placed in a Zip-lock bag; with a 120 VAC wall charger included
(since most of the clients don’t have cars- a car charger is optional). The name of
the cell phone and model should be indicated on the bag. If donors wish, they may
include a Telus /Bell/ Fido Pay-as-you-go card to get the user started. This would
be a good way to make good use of your old phones that are no longer on contract.
Donated phones can be deposited in the collection box located at the church east
entrance, on the shelf near the eye-glass collection bin.
Do you travel frequently ? Have you ever considered collecting the complimentary hy-
giene items in your hotel room for donation purposes? These travel size items may be
perfect for many people in need—bring these and any other items to the church for
donation and we will gladly find an appropriate place for them, whether it is the Mus-
tard Seed downtown or the pregnancy care centre.
Lion’s Eye bank
One small action (i.e. bringing your old glasses to church) can make a difference world
wide. Simply put the glasses in a ZipLoc bag and place them in the collection box on
the top shelf of the donation cupboard. From there they will magically end up in a 3rd
world country to help someone see.
Recycle…….
November 12-15, 2015—Hope Lutheran Church, 3527 Boulton Road NW
This course will focus on leadership as self management instead of focusing on managing others. As we learn to man-
age ourselves in situations of stress, we as pastors, lay leaders, pastoral caregivers and parents are more able to offer
stable, non-anxious, transparent and uncluttered leadership, and make significant contributions to our family and con-
gregational health.
Through his study of families Dr. Murray Bowen identified eight concepts that shape the family relational process. He
also identified that relational processes provide greater insight than a focus on content for the understanding of hu-
man functioning. The late Rabbi Friedman saw the potential of Bowen theory to assist religious leaders, lay leaders
and pastoral caregivers in understanding the relational dynamics in their families and congregations.
This course will provide an understanding of the eight concepts of Bowen theory and their application to faith commu-
nities and their leadership. The focus of the course will be on the relational processes of the participant’s own family
and how these processes influence his or her functioning. Articles will be provided on how to do family research, draw-
ing a family diagram and presenting the family. A bibliography will be provided.
Instructor - Rev. Dr. Michael J. Nel
Course—System Theory And Congregational Life
Breakfast at the Seed 6 am one Saturday a
month.
If you are sixteen years of age and older, and have some time on a Saturday morn-
ing, why not come out to help prep and serve breakfast for approximately 325 –
375 residents of the Mustard Seed at the Foothills Industrial Park Shelter? 6 to 8
volunteers are needed.
We meet to cook and serve a hearty breakfast (typically eggs, sausages, hash
browns, toast and coffee) to those in our community who are less fortunate. Alt-
hough it is an early Saturday morning, we receive great fellowship and a strong
feeling of accomplishment. Questions? Contact Ken Farn.
Helping Out
Flock Care Ministry: Is this for you?
Twelve years ago a small group, FLOCK CARE was formed for the purpose
of enhancing and maintaining intentional caring supportive connections
within the church family for those who were ill, homebound, in residential
care, grieving loss or facing other difficult life issues.
The mission statement is: to facilitate, encourage and ensure caring con-
nections within the church family of LCOS and within the wider community
as the need arises.
Small Groups are an ideal setting for people to get to know each other and
provide a supportive caring place. But many worshippers at LCOS are not
members of small groups and that is when Flock Care, if made aware, will visit, provide some basic service,
information regarding services, or in some way facilitate an ongoing relationship with the church family.
Is this ministry for you? We meet on the third Thursday of each month except December and July.
Expectations are comfortable (people participate as they are able), and mentoring is provided. We have a
devotional study time to enhance our skills and feed us spiritually.
If you would like more information or discuss the possibilities please call Janice Hawkings or Pastor Lee.
Sandwich Sunday Simply get a loaf of bread and make sandwiches to be placed back in the bread bag.
They can be any kind, ham, cheese, lettuce, mustard—whatever you would like. Bring
the bag of sandwiches to the church on the second Sunday of the month and place
them in one of the fridges in the Kitchen. They are then taken down to the Calgary Drop
-in Centre by a member of our congregation. The Calgary Drop-in Centre is grateful to
receive the sandwiches. We can make a difference!
Calgary Poppy Fund
&
Veteran’s Food Bank Fact Sheet
We support Veterans, and their dependents who are in need, regardless of their age
All of our Veterans are entitled to a four box hamper set (value $400.00) along with $400.00 gift cards to
purchase fresh veggies, milk etc. which they are eligible for every two months. Some of the money do-
nated goes towards the purchase of gift cards
An average of 90 hampers per month given out and they can be picked up or delivered
Annual cost for vouchers could reach $400,000.00 this year
A portion of the funds collected goes towards re-stocking our shelves
Gift bags for our Veterans in hospital or nursing homes
Baby food, diapers and other items need for our younger Veterans with children
We have a few Veterans that require special food items that we purchase for them
We purchase aids to daily living items (such as walkers, scooters, wheelchairs, canes and bath aids) bus
passes, compression stockings, as well as major expenses such as hearing aids, prescription medicine,
medical equipment, Lifeline, shelter, dental, eye care, or any other medical costs they may incur
If any Veteran is in need of assistance with bills such as shelter costs, utilities etc. we support them with
these issues
We provide lawn care, snow shoveling and housekeeping as well as maintenance for their homes to en-
sure our Veterans can remain in the homes
Up to $3000.00 in bursaries for Veterans and their children or grandchildren for education purposes
Basically anything they require assistance with we provide all services to them
Subsidize Meals on Wheels up to $5.00 per day
Hospital parking passes given to Legion branches & Veterans for appointments or visiting
Major expenses could reach over $450,000 this year
The Calgary Poppy Fund & Veterans Food Bank is community minded and supports other organizations
as well
Calgary Poppy Fund
#1, 4539 – 6th St. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3Z6
Phone: (403) 265-6304 Fax: (403) 264-3892 Email: [email protected]
Veteran’s Food Bank Collection Drive
2015 FOOD HAMPER LIST
ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE INCLUDED IN A 4 BOX HAMPER SET ALONG
WITH $400.00 IN GROCERY CARDS FOR FRESH FRUIT, MILK, MEAT ETC.
Salmon Pasta Sauce – Jars/Cans Razors
Tuna Tomato Sauce Body Wash
Sardines Tomato Paste Bar Soap
Oysters Evaporated Milk Soda Crackers
Misc. Fish Items Liptons Soup Snack Crackers
Mixed Veggies Chunky Soup Cookies
Green Beans Misc. Soup Flour
Niblets Corn Vegetable Soup Sugar
Cream Corn Chicken Noodle Soup Cookies
Peas Tomato Soup Cereal
Honey Mushroom Soup Hot Cereal
Peanut Butter Ichiban Soup Popcorn
Jam Cake Mix Candy
Tomatoes Misc. Baking items Pudding Cups
Chicken Canned Nuts, Chips, Spices Rice
Ham Canned Pancake Mix Instant Potatoes
Chicken Spread Syrup Side Kicks
Turkey Spread Mustard Fast & Fancy Rice
Ham Spread Ketchup Bistro Rice
Pie Filling Relish Hamburger Helper
Cranberry Sauce Salad Dressing Stove Top Dressing
Apple Juice Misc. Condiments Instant Pudding
Fruit juice Dish Soap Jello Packages
Mandarins Paper Towel Chili
Peaches Kleenex Stew
Pears Toilet Paper Chef –Boyardee
Applesauce Deodorant Pork n’Beans
Pineapple Men's/Women's Mixed Beans
Spaghetti – Boxed/Bags Tooth Paste Misc. Cleaning Supplies
Pasta- Boxed/Bags Tooth Brushes Shampoo
2017 marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
Join with Lutherans across Canada and take the Reformation Challenge as we commemorate the 500th an-
niversary of the Reformation and demonstrate our excitement for the theme
Liberated by God's Grace in the following 4 ways:
The Reformation Challenge calls us to:
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan
and the Holy Land (ELCJHL) carries out its
ministry in the midst of the conflict in Pales-
tine/Israel. The church is committed to a
hopeful, sustainable and peaceful future for
the whole community. ELJCHL schools wel-
come children of all faiths, primarily Chris-
tian and Muslim. The schools provide edu-
cation, job skills and leadership formation.
The ELCIC and Canadian Lutheran World Relief support many pro-
jects with the ELCJHL ministries, including the schools. A scholar-
ship of $1400 will allow a student to attend school for one year.
As with all schools, steady enrollment of students paying tuition
helps the ELCJHL schools to be sustainable and effective.
Investing in a student's future and forming leaders dedicated to
peace is a tangible expression that human beings are not for
sale.
Help provide 500 scholarships for schools of the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Jordan and the Holy Land
The goal of The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Endowment Fund is to ensure that we continue the good
work the LWF has been doing since its founding in 1947. The Fund's capital is kept in perpetuity with annual
earnings going to designated LWF ministries and projects.
The Fund helps ensure that the witness and ministry of the LWF is sustained and expanded for future genera-
tions - our family of over 72.2 million people does make a difference! Projects include:
The Fund currently has $9 million Euros and has a goal of reaching $16 million by Reformation 2017.
Donations to the LWF Endowment Fund may be forwarded to the ELCIC as part of your offering (please
note that it is designated to "LWF Endowment Fund).
Supporting the LWF Endowment Fund is a tangible way of joining with Lutherans around the world to
share the good news that salvation is not for sale.
A tree is a gift in so many ways; absorbing carbon dioxide, retaining soil, providing shade, being beautiful. The
world needs more trees.
Where do you see a need for trees? Where could you plant them? In your neighbourhood, at your congrega-
tion or around the world? The ELCIC encourages our members to find diverse ways to gift the world with trees.
The following are two opportunities to consider supporting to help us reach this goal:
The Environmental Education Centre (EEC) in Beit Jala, Palestine plants olive trees. These trees create
more green spaces in Palestine and combat climate change. IT costs the EEC $12 per tree, which in-
cludes students participating in the tree planting process.
Advocacy for peace with justice
Community development
Ecumenical and interfaith relations
Holistic mission
Human rights
Humanitarian assistance
Theology
Give $500,000 to The Lutheran World Federation
Endowment Fund
Help plant 500,000 trees
Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) through The Lutheran World Feder-
ation, will be planting a total of 150,000 tree seedlings in the upcoming two
planting seasons (2015 and 2016) in Lalibela, Ethiopia. A total of 60 hectares
of degraded land will be covered with trees in the two-year period. $50 provides
for a grove of 50 trees.
Planting trees is a tangible expression that creation is not for sale.
Refugees are people who have been forced to leave their homelands and can't volun-
tarily return. They have been persecuted because of their race, religion, nationality, so-
cial group or political opinion. Sponsorship is a ministry of compassion, hospitality,
friendship and support.
Our partner, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), is a Master Agreement Holder.
Through CLWR, congregations can sponsor refugees. CLWR has the wisdom, experi-
ence and guidance to support congregations choosing to commit to sponsorships. As a
Synod Conference we are investigating coming together to sponsor refugees. Please
watch for more details, contact the office or Jaqui Anderson.
It costs about $6,000 to sponsor one refugee (i.e. a family of four counts as four peo-
ple). Along with financial commitments, sponsorship involves social and emotional sup-
port as people adapt to a new society, form new community and adopt a new home-
land. Sponsorship is a long-term commitment as it can take years to process a refugee
claim.
Welcoming refugees is a tangible expression that human beings are not for sale.
In the short term:
Assist refuges through donations to CLWR. Donations made between Sep-
tember 12, 2015 and December 31, 2015 will be matched dollar-for-dollar
by the Canadian government through their Syria Emergency Relief Fund.
Donate: Online, by mail or thru the offering plate marked: “CLWR—Syrian
Refugee Response”
We Care bags—Our church council is proposing a goal of 500 "We Care"
Bags to be sent through Canadian Lutheran World Relief. A dual challenge,
also to observe the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. There are a num-
ber of specific items that are needed for these bags. Go to www.clwr.org/
what-we-do/We_Care_instructions.htm. A work bee in January is planned
or you can do them on your own at any time.
Stay tuned for more details or contact Jaqui Anderson at 403-453-4071 for more
information or to become involved.
Sponsor 500 refugees to Canada
For only $18.11 you can receive the Canada Lutheran eight times a year.
To subscribe please contact the office by November 3rd with your name, church
mailbox number and a cheque made out to Lutheran Church of Our Saviour.
Finance submitted by Cliff Blumhagen, Financial Secretary
Get on PAR (Pre-Authorized
Remittance) at LCOS
Did you know that you may give to LCOS via pre-authorized remittance one time per month from your bank or credit
union chequing account? This program is like any other pre-authorized debit program and is called the PAR (Pre-
Authorized Remittance) program. Debits will be drawn from accounts on the 20th of each month. Whenever the 20th
falls on a weekend or holiday, the debits will be drawn on the first business day following the 20th. Donations via
the PAR program will be recorded on quarterly statements and year-end tax receipts along with all other giving.
Amounts from PAR can be directed to:
1) The LCOS general budget
2) Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR)
3) Mortgage debt reduction
You can give additional amounts and to other purposes via your regular donation envelopes.
The minimum amount to give via this program is a total of $50.00 per month.
You can sign up, make banking or donation amount changes, or withdraw from the program at any time. These
changes will be effective the month following the submission of the change. Forms are available to process these
changes. The program is administered by the Financial Secretary. Authorization forms are available in the Place of
Welcome.
PAR: If you give via the Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) Program and you have made a change to your pledge
amount for 2015 (as compared to 2014), you will need to complete a PAR Amount Change form and submit to the
Financial Secretary via church mailbox # 91. If the form is submitted by February 01, 2015 the amount will be effec-
tive for the February 20, 2015 withdrawal.
Internet e-transfers are also available! To make a one time or recurring email transfer simply send donations to [email protected]. Please
include either your envelope number or your name and address in the email so that we can give you a proper receipt
at the year’s end.
Stewardship Sunday
November 22nd
The schedule:
9:00 am No Service
10:00 am Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
11:00 am One Service
Noon Hotdog Sunday
Finance—Year to Date - submitted by Cliff Blumhagen, Financial Secretary
YTD - 2015 YTD - 2014
Budgeted Giving $280,543.68 $255,325.92
Designated Giving $24,104.09 $25,577.46
Non-Receiptable / Credit $2,536.11 $2,601.94
Other Income $9,108.55 $9,209.90
TOTAL $316,292.43 $292,715.22
Average Weekly Budget Offering $7,193.43 $6,546.82
Average Weekly Budget Required $7,193.00 $7,073.00
PAR Giving (included in above total) $47,795.00 $41,240.00
Number of envelopes issued 168 173
Number of envelopes unused 11 16
Number of pledges (budget) 79 82
Number on or over pledge (budget) 45 43
Number under pledge (budget) 34 39
Average Weekly Attendance 169 178
Year to date budgeted giving for 2015 is 9.87% higher than 2014.
Designated Giving for 2015 includes:
CLWR ($3,695.00)
CLWR:Give Life Project ($1,270.00)
CLWR:Nepal ($1,310.00)
Urgent Care ($3,000.00)
Memorial Fund ($7,723.86)
Jack Beck Ticket Sales ($1,190.00)
VBS Fees ($1,054.00)
Capital Ministry-Ark Mural ($1,080.00)
Designated Giving for 2014 includes:
CLWR ($4,145.00) Urgent Care ($5,380.00)
Watoto ($1,540.20) Passion Play Ticket Sales ($2,399.20)
Acadia Community Art & Garden Grant ($5,000.00)
Roofing Fund ($1,000.00) VBS Fees ($1,690.00)
Cliff Blumhagen
Financial Secretary
November 2015 Message for Congre-
gations and Lay and Rostered Leaders
Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ –
I thank my God every time I remember
you… (Philippians 1:3).
This year I am inviting you to reflect on
portions of Paul’s letter, to all the saints in Christ Jesus
who are in Philippi (1:1b), as you gather for church coun-
cil, adult study, youth group, coffee group and are en-
gaged in learning, discernment and reflection togeth-
er. Relying heavily on the writings of Fred Craddock and
of David Lose, each article will include a brief reflection
on a Scripture passage, questions for reflection and dis-
cussion, and a prayer. I encourage you, as we begin, to
read Paul’s letter in its entirety in one sitting; remembering as you read that this is a letter – of Paul – to a church.
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Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, what-
ever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be
with you. Philippians 4:8-9
Paul’s final encouragement is deceptively simple: think on what is right, on what is good, on what is best. That’s about
it. Simple, indeed.
Yet also powerful. I am regularly amazed at how much what we think about shapes how we feel. We all have a mixture
of memories, some of good things, some of difficult. Some of successes, others of regrets. Some of what we are proud
of, others of what most shames us. The memories that we choose to dwell on shape not only our view of the past but
dominate our present and largely define our future.
What we think about sets, in many ways, the boundaries of what we can imagine. And so Paul invites the Philippians to
shape their imaginations – individually and collectively – around those things that are honorable, just, true, and com-
mendable.
What would it take for us to do the same? As individuals, what would it be like to practice thinking about what is just
and pleasing while at work or school, or about what is commendable and true while at home? How might that shape
how we interact with those around us? How might encouraging each other to think about what is praiseworthy shape
our relationships?
And what about as communities of faith? Can we imagine that our congregations are places that lift up before us what
is honorable, inviting us to be inspired by and promote the beauty and integrity of this life we share?
It takes time, of course, to practice to acquire the skill of thinking on what is honorable and true because, by and large,
our culture does not encourage us in this direction.
Can you imagine, for instance, the evening news being dominated by a series of stories about what is pleasing and
commendable? Sure, perhaps the occasional “character story” near the end of the program to leave us on a high note,
but for the most part the news is dominated by the axiom “if it bleeds it leads.” Or what about the commercials that
sponsor the evening news and all the other television programs we watch? They definitely don’t invite us to think on
what is honorable and true; rather they focus our attention on what we lack, inviting us to think about what we don’t
have and about our insufficiencies and deficits. Why? Because these things induce us to buy. Honorable and true don’t
Message for Congregations
sell any more than pleasing and commendable grab our attention. This doesn’t mean we need to shun popular media
but that we do need to cultivate the practice of thinking beyond what we see on billboards and screens so that we
might contemplate those things that we most value.
Paul, you see, recognizes that what we spend the most time thinking about shapes, over time, who we are, what we
see, what we can imagine, and therefore what we can do.
And so he invites us to raise our sights so that we may be inspired – and transformed – by what is best in this life, for
as we do this we will experience ever more fully the peace of the God who created and gave us all those good things
in the first place.
Read and Reflect: Philippians 4:8-9
Discuss and Reflect:
What in this reading leads you to say, “I wonder about…”, or, “I noticed…”
Comment on the following: It takes time, of course, to practice to acquire the skill of thinking on what is honorable
and true because, by and large, our culture does not encourage us in this direction.
Comment on the following: Paul…recognizes that what we spend the most time thinking about shapes, over time,
who we are, what we see, what we can imagine, and therefore what we can do.
Pray together: Gracious God, help us to fasten our eyes on what is best in this life and to allow these thoughts to
shape our words and deeds throughout the day. Amen.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen (Philippians 4:23).
The God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy
Spirit (Romans 15:13).
In Christ Jesus –
Shalom, +Larry
The Rev. Dr. Larry Kochendorfer, Bishop Synod of Alberta and the Territories Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Spirit -Led Leadership - Hope-Filled Discipleship - Innovative Tradition - Collaborative Partnerships
November 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
9:00 & 11:00
Worship Service
10:00 Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
6:30 Discipleship
2
1:00 Memory Plus
support group
7:00 Divine Drama
7:00 Fireside Group
7:00 Al-anon
3
1:00 Games
Group
7:00 Today’s
Pilgrims
7:00 Yoga
4
9:30 Mops
9:30 Experiencing God
1:00 Acadia Lunch
Program
7:00 Al-anon
7:30 Choir
8:30 Praise Team
5
6
6:30
Youth at
The
Mustard
Seed
7
1:00 Mops
Christmas
Market
6:30 Family
Movie—
“Inside Out”
8
9:00 & 11:00
Worship Service
10:00 Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
Sandwich Sunday
9
1:00 Memory Plus
Alzheimer support
group
7:00 Divine Drama
10
7:00 Yoga
11
Remembrance Day
Office Closed
7:00 Al-anon
7:30 Choir
8:30 Praise Team
12
10:00 Morning Glo-
ries
7:00 The Experiment
13
14
6:00 am
Breakfast at the
Seed
15
9:00 & 11:00
Worship Service
10:00 Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
6:30 Discipleship
16
1:00 Memory Plus
Alzheimer support
group
7:00 Divine Drama
7:00 Fireside Group
17
1:00 Games
Group
7:00 Church
Board
7:00 Today’s
Pilgrims
7:00 Yoga
18
9:30 Experiencing God
9:30 Mops
1:00 Acadia Lunch
Program
7:00 Al-anon
7:30 Choir
8:30 Praise Team
19
7:15 Flock Care
20
21
10:00 Operation
Christmas Child
Shoebox work
bee
22
Stewardship Sunday
One Service at 11:00
10:00 Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
Noon: Hotdogs
23
1:00 Memory Plus
support group
7:00 Divine Drama
24
7:00 Yoga
25
9:30 Experiencing God
7:00 Al-anon
7:30 Choir
8:30 Praise Team
26
10:00 Morning
Glories
7:00 The Experiment
27
Disciple-
ship
Retreat
24
10:00 Making of
Advent
Corsages
Discipleship
Retreat
29 Advent begins
9:00 & 11:00
Worship Service
10:00 Adult Bible Study
Young Explorers
The Experiment
Discipleship Retreat
30
1:00 Memory Plus
support group
7:00 Divine Drama
7:00 Fireside Group
Upcoming Events:
December 7th - Ladies Annual Potluck
December 13th– Christmas Pageant, and Multicultural potluck
December 20th—Service of Remembrance & Healing
December 24th—3 Services at 4:00, 6:00 and 8:00 pm
December 25th—Christmas—No Service that day
December 27th—One Service at 11:00 am
More Events to come. Please watch the December Vine.
