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Announcements for June 29, 2025

Office is closed on July 1st.  Happy Canada Day!

 Connie will be starting her summer hours on July 2, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30

Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Today: Come join us for potluck lunch and cake to celebrate all the June birthdays. Everyone is welcome!

Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition is on the back table. Help yourself to those and the Portals of prayer.

Wed July 2: 2:00pm Funeral for Nancy Keller

Friday July 4: 11:00am Funeral for Roy Deobald

Friday July 4: YOSO will meet promptly at 7:00pm at the Church. Then they will walk to Dairy King to play a round of mini golf, followed by Ice Cream!

Summertime Social:Our next meet will be at 7:00pm on Tues, July 1, at Wayne and Karen Braun’s @ 1110 Dahl St E.  You can prepare by reading chapters 4 & 5 from “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. There are also study questions at the back of the book.

From the Music Committee:

If you or someone you know, would like to grace us with their musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music any time.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! FYI Coffee prices are going up in July!

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Announcements June 22, 2025

Congratulations to Post-Secondary Graduate

Shannon Sherk: Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environmental Studies (with Distinction) and Sociology (with Honors) from the University of Victoria.

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00 On July 2 the office hours will be changing to Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 - 3:30. This is for the months of July and August. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext. 720.

Gospel: Luke 8:26-39 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition in on the back table. Help yourself to those and the Portals of prayer.

Friday June 20: Funeral for Beryl Chapman at 2:00pm. Our Condolences to her son Rod and family, Loralee and Karlson Orthner

Wed June 25: 1:00pm Quilting

Pastor Greg is in Argentina for the Global Companion Missionary trip, back on July 2.

TODAY: 3:30pm There will be a De-covenanting service at 1st United Church for the retirement of Rev. Annette Taylor. Following the service is a Potluck meal. All are welcome!

Council is looking for quotes to fix our eavestrough's on the church. If you know of anyone who does this work, call the office to leave a message or call Don Hilderman at 306-731-7203

From the Music Committee:

Next Sunday, June 29 and continuing the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!!

Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music any time.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social:Our next meet will be at 7:00pm on Tues, June 24, at Connie Rayner’s, 435 8th Ave SE.  You can prepare by reading chapters 2 & 3 from “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. There are also study questions at the back of the book.

Family Resource Centre: We are helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and asked the Congregation to Supply 15 dozen muffins to send with the Meals.  We have enough signed up but they will welcome more! Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of July to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! FYI Coffee prices are going up in July!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Helen McGovern, Rick Pribyl,  Logan Binner, Arnold Lang, Jason Senicar, Justin Senicar, Shannon Sherk, Edna Bratvold, Glenda Carleton, Dorlas Bratvold, Travis Steinley, Rhea Feil, Cade Doane

Anniversaries:Kevin and Tammy Busse, Russ and Maureen Hanson, Jayson and Dianne Sletten, Lee and Malina Poppy

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Announcements for June 15, 2025

Congratulations Grade 12 Graduates

Casey Brandt       Zachary Potter Ty Switzer Tyler Lamarre Rory Emperingham       Erica Saemann Liam Rayner      Hannah Gooding    Alyssa Thingvold

Congratulations to the Post-Secondary Graduates

Andrew Steinley: Bachelor of Science of Agriculture in Agronomy University of Saskatchewan

Noah Steinley: Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Sciencefrom the University of Regina

Rebecca Laing: Bachelor of Commerce Degree from University of Saskatchewan

Robert Laing: Certificate of Electrician from Great Plains College

June 15, 2025 Announcements website: stolaf.ca

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: John 16:12-15 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and we have lots on the back table.

Wed June 18: 1:00pm Quilting

Pastor Greg is leaving for Argentina on June 12 for the Global Companion Missionary trip, back on July 2.

Friday June 20: 2:00pm Funeral for Beryl Chapman, Our sympathies to her son Rod, Loralee and Karlson Orthner

Friday June 20: 7:00pm YOSO (Youth of St Olaf) will be the next meeting at the church.

Sunday June 22: 3:30pm There will be a De-covenanting service at 1st United Church for the retirement of Rev. Annette Taylor. Following the service is a Potluck meal. All are welcome!

Council is looking for quotes to fix our eavestrough's on the church. If you know of anyone who does this work, call the office to leave a message or call Don Hilderman at 306-731-7203

From the Music Committee: Beginning June 29 and continuing the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!!

Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music any time.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social: Our first study will be at 7:00pm on Tuesday, June 17th. Terri Potter will host at 1910 Hillcrest Dr and you can prepare by reading chapter 1 from “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. There are also study questions at the back of the book.

Family Resource Centre: We are helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and asked the Congregation to Supply 15 dozen muffins to send with the Meals.  We have enough signed up but they will welcome more! Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of July to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Rebecca Laing, Pauline Bue, Lucas Tyberg, Dale Busse, Kaitlyn Peters, Lesley Noble, Cyndal Entem, Michael Bannow, Lane Scherger

Anniversaries: Rick and Naomi Pribyl

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Announcements for June 8 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: John 14:8-17, 25-31 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and we have lots on the back table.

Tues June 10: 2:00pm Hope Circle meets at Cypress House

Tues June 10: 7:00pm Church Council meeting

Wed June 11: 1:00pm Quilting

Pastor Patti will be on holidays from June 1st to the 12th.

Pastor Greg is leaving for Argentina on June 12 for the Global Companion Missionary trip

Sunday June 15: Graduation Milestone  If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to be celebrated, please call the office 306-773-4697 ext 720.

Friday June 20: 7:00pm YOSO (Youth of St Olaf) will be the next meeting at the church.

Sunday June 22: 3:30pm There will be a Decovenanting service at

1st United Church for the retirement of Rev. Annette Taylor.

Following the service is a Potluck meal. All are welcome!

From the Music Committee:

Beginning June 29 and continuing the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!! Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music any time.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social:Will begin on Tuesday, June 17th and run every Tuesday to the end of July. We will be discussing “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. The book explains his reasons as a scientist for believing in God. The paperback is $25.  Let the office or Pastor Patti know if you’re interested in joining.

Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 15 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals at the end of June. There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard. Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of June to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Kerry Taylor, Kate Pribyl, Casey Brandt, Jasper Baan, Wayne Braun, Dianne Trytten, Samantha Schruder, Corbin Thingvold, Jennifer Plewis, Yolande Busse, Tony Maffenbeier, Rory Dyrland.

Anniversaries: Derris and Judy White, Larry and Valerie Belter, Don and Lynn Hilderman, Dennis and Ruby Laing,

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Announcements for June 1, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: John 17:20-26 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and we have lots on the back table.

Tues June 3: Pastor Greg in Cabri at the Prairie Health Center 2:00pm

Wed June 4: 1:00pm Quilting

Pastor Patti will be on holidays from June 1st to the 12th.

Friday June 20: 7:00pm YOSO (Youth of St Olaf) will be the next meeting at the church.

From the Music Committee:

Beginning June 29 and continuing on the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!!

Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music any time.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social:We will begin this year on Tuesday, June 17th and run every Tuesday to the end of July.  We will be discussing “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. The book explains his reasons as a scientist for believing in God. The paperback is $25, and Pastor Patti can get free shipping. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex along with a copy of the book so you can check it out before you sign up.

Graduation Milestone iscoming up! If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to be celebrated, please call the office 306-773-4697 ext 720.

Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 15 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals at the end of June. There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard. Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of June to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Susan Hagman, Ellie Binner, Lynn Hilderman, Kerry Lind, Garnet Unger, Lois Noble, Emilie (Erlandson)Antonio, Marlyllis Busch, Louise Taylor, Rheanne Smith

Anniversaries: Donna Bourgoin and Neil Wallace,

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Announcements for May 25, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: John 14:23-29 All the readings for today are in the Eternity for Today and we have lots on the back table.

Flowers on the altar are in memory of Amiel Ambion from Joan and children; AJ, Aiel, Ainma, and families.

Today we have been invited by 1st United Church, to join them at Kin Park on Bell St. for a picnic, where we will celebrate our May Birthdays. Please bring lawn chairs for yourself and maybe an extra for a friend. Paper plates and disposable flatware will be provided. 

Monday May 26th: The ELW ladies will be cleaning the kitchen at 10:00am.

Wed May 28: 1:00pm Quilting

Fri May 30: 7:00pm YOSO (Youth of St Olaf) will meet at the

church.

Pastor Patti will be on holidays from June 1st to the 12th.

We, St Olaf Church, would like to thank the Organizers, the workers and all who donated salads, etc to the Spring Salad Smorg which raised a total of, $3235.00 for our general account.

From the Music Committee:

Beginning June 29 and continuing on the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!!

Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music throughout the summer.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social: We will begin this year on Tuesday, June 17th and run every Tuesday to the end of July.  We will be discussing “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. The book explains his reasons as a scientist for believing in God. The paperback is $25, and Pastor Patti can get free shipping. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex along with a copy of the book so you can check it out before you sign up.

Graduation Milestone is coming up! If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to be celebrated, please call the office 306-773-4697 ext 720.

Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 15 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals at the end of June. There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard. Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of June to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

 Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donationsand put them in the bin.

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Announcements for May 18, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

Monday is a Holiday so the office will be closed on Tuesday.

Congratulations Gabe Emperingham on your confirmation

Wed May 21: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed May 21: 2:00pm Follow up Meeting for the Spring Salad Smorg Lunch.

Fri May 23: Care Home services 1:30 pm: The Bentley

2:30 pm: Willow Creek Manor

Fri May 23: 7:00pm YOSO (Youth of St Olaf) will meet at the church.

The Organizers of the Spring Salad Smorg would like to thank everyone who; brought and prepared the food and desserts; helped set up, and clean up as well as serve the multitude of people

who came to support us. There were many, many praises about the luncheon! Well done our Good and faithful servants!

Our Birthday Potluck next Sunday, May 25th will be outdoors at Kin Park on Bell St. (That park has washrooms!). We will head over there right after the service, please bring lawn chairs for yourself. Paper plates and disposable flatware will be provided. 

From the Music Committee:

Beginning June 29 and continuing on the last Sundays of July, and August, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!!

Also, if you would like to grace us with your musical talent, we are looking for people to do Special Music throughout the summer.  Call Arlie at 306-773-2361

Summertime Social:We will begin this year on Tuesday, June 17th and run every Tuesday to the end of July.  We will be discussing “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. The book explains his reasons as a scientist for believing in God. The paperback is $25, and Pastor Patti can get free shipping. There is a sign-up sheet on the table in the narthex along with a copy of the book so you can check it out before you sign up.

Graduation Milestone iscoming up! If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to be celebrated, please call the office 306-773-4697 ext 720.

Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 15 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals at the end of June. There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard. Bring them frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of June to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Sympathies: to the family of Marion Solberg,

Birthdays: Paul Olson, Dianne Lind, Allison Laing,

Anniversaries:Bruce and Connie Rayner, Rick and Lisa Slusar

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Announcements for May 11, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

Welcome, Luca Arakel Dahl and his family and Sponsors

for Luca’s Baptism

Tues May 13: 7:00pm Council Meeting

Wed May 14: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed May 14: 1:00pm Quilting

Tuesday May 13 from 11am to 1pm The ELW are having their 2nd Annual Spring Salad Smorg. We still need people to fill a couple work shifts.          Tickets are Sold Out!

Sunday May 18th is Confirmation Day. Come and support our confirmand, Gabe Emperingham!

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the months of June to August.  Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it! I did some checking; it’s great coffee for a good price!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

Birthdays: Nicole Steinley, Carol Kelln, Ruth Smith, John Wentworth, Ella Furseth, Arlie Neufeld, Dennis Laing, Kristen Moraes, Tessa Whalen, Jason Steinley, Malina Poppy

Anniversaries: Lyle Straub and Joan Legaspi

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Announcements for May 1, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

SW Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Friday May 2: 11am to 7pm Saturday May 3: 10am to 4pm
Come out to see the Beautiful display of hundreds of quilts and if you need fabric or sewing notions there are 4 Venders here selling their wares.

The ELW are selling lunch and coffee for the Quilt show .

Tues May 6: 2:00pm Hope Circle Bible Study at Cypress House

Tues May 6: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible Study at the church

Tues May 6: 7:00pm Confirmation

Wed May 7: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed May 7: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed May 7: 1:30pm Music Committee meeting

Sat May 10: Private function Rental from 1-4pm upstairs in the Sanctuary

Tuesday May 13 from 11am to 1pm The ELW will be having their 2nd Annual Spring Salad Smorg. We are still needing donations of Salads and people to work. Tickets are Sold Out!

Eternity for Today and Portals of Prayer: We still have a bunch of these so if you know of anyone that might like a copy, please take one or two.

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard for the month of May. Please sign up. Loralee Thanks-you!

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $10.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it!

We will continue to collect non-perishable items for the Food Bank! Please bring your donations and put them in the bin.

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Announcements for April 27, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

Tues Apr29: 1:00pm Funeral for Sheree Perret-Bannow

Tues Apr 29: 7:00pm Confirmation

Wed Apr 30: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Apr 30: 1:00pm Quilting

SW Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Friday May 2: 11am to 7pm Saturday May 3: 10am to 4pm
See the poster on the bulletin board. The ELW are making lunch for the Quilt show and we get the profits. So, check the white board to see if you can help in any way.

Tuesday May 13 from 11am to 1pm The ELW will be having their 2nd Annual Spring Salad Smorg. We will be asking for donations of Salads and possibly money if you would rather contribute this way. Keep this date open and spread the word!

There are  quilts and Rag Wreaths displayed in the narthex. The Rag Wreaths are 50% off!

The Box is back! It’s use includes; prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions! Need something done at home, add it to the box, computer work; outside work, our Samaritans will try and help you!

Eternity for Today and Portals of Prayer: We still have a bunch of these so if you know of anyone that might like a copy, please call the office.

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Announcements for April 20, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

Due to Monday being a holiday, the office will be closed until Wednesday April 23, this week.

Mon April 21: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church or on Zoom. This is the final night.

Wed Apr 23: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Apr 23: 1:00pm Quilting

Fri April 25: Care Home Services

1:30pm The Bentley

2:30pm Willow Creek Manor

Fri Apr 25: 7:00pm YOSO - Youth of St Olaf will meet.

Sun Apr 27: Potluck and Birthday Cake after the service to celebrate all April Birthdays!

Tuesday May 13 from 11am to 1pm The ELW will be having their 2nd Annual Spring Salad Smorg. We will be asking for donations of Salads and possibly money if you would rather contribute this way.

Keep this date open and spread the word!

SW Quilters Guild Quilt Show
Friday May 2: 11am to 7pm
Saturday May 3: 10am to 4pm
See the poster on the bulletin board.

The ElW are doing a lunch for the Quilt show and we get the profits. So check the white board to see if you can help in any way.There are  quilts and Rag Wreaths displayed in the narthex. The Rag Wreaths are 50% off!

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions! Need something done at home, add it to the box, computer work; outside work, our Samaritans will try and help you!

St Olaf Financials for March

Income:  $19,951.69

Expenses: $21,125.19

There are some Minutes and Financials from our last meeting at the back table.

Birthdays: Ev Evjen, Leslie Dyrland, Larry Belter, Lillian Feil, Donna Bourgoin, Mila Plewis, Judy McGuigan, Buster Harder, Don Hussey,   Joyce Olesen, Sidame Dyrland, Hannah Cobb, Doreen Kirbyson, Ed Birkedal, Clarence Hughes, Ayden Lamarre

Anniversaries: Danny and Norine Downey, Larry and Sharleen Friesen.

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Announcements for April 10

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Office number is 306-773-4697 ext 720

Thurs Apr 10:  Noon Midweek Lenten Service and lunch at Christ the Redeemer Church

Thurs Apr 10: 2 pm “Saved By Grace” at The Meadows

Thurs April 10: 7:00pm Please come and join us in our Goal setting for the short and long term of our Church. Be apart of the Future!

Fri April 11: Care Home Services

2:00pm Riverview Village Estates

3:00pm Pioneer Manor

All are welcome to come and join in the service.

Fri April 11: 7:00pm YOSO The youth of St Olaf and their friends are welcome to gather at the church. 

Apr 13: Palm Sunday Intergenerational Sunday School will take place at 9:15. Come and bring the whole family. There will be something for all children, youth and the young at heart.

Apr 13: Grandparent Milestone, if you or someone you know would like to receive a children’s book to read to your grandchildren, please let the office know.

Wed Apr 16: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Apr 16: 1:00pm Quilting

Apr 17: 5:00pm Seder Supper  Sign up sheet on white board if you are planning on attending.

Apr 17: 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Service.

Apr 18: 9:00am Good Friday Stations of the Cross at Christ the Redeemer Church

Apr 18: 10:30am Good Friday Service Pastor Patti needs 7 readers; there’s a sign-up sheet on the white board.

Apr 20: 9:15 Easter Breakfast. If you can come and would like to share some food, there is a sign up sheet on the white board.

Easter Sunday Service is at 10:30am

Mon April 21: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church or on Zoom. This is the final night.

There are  quilts and Rag Wreaths displayed in the narthex. The Rag Wreaths are 50% off!

Tuesday May 13 from 11am to 1pm The ELW will be having their 2nd Annual Spring Salad Smorg. We will be asking for donations of Salads and possibly money if you would rather contribute this way. Keep this date open and spread the word!

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions! Need something done at home, add it to the box, computer work; outside work, our Samaritans will try and help you!

We had a request for us to wear our nametags. So if we could all try to remember to put them on until Easter, that would be great!

I would like to thank everyone who attended my 50th celebration of serving as your organist/pianist on April 6th.  I was surprised and overwhelmed to say the least!  Your kind words, cards and gifts were much appreciated.  I have celebrated in your joys and shared your sorrows, just as you have shared in mine over the years. Many thanks to my hubby and daughter for all their work in putting this party together and pulling it off without my knowledge.  It was a wonderful day!  I love you all!  Thanks be to God!  Arlie Neufeld.

Birthdays: Glenna Urbanoski, Jeremy White, Stephen Unger, Joshus Straub, Georgia Bratvold, Erin Hughes, Pete Quebec, Erica Saemann, Kevin Tuchscherer,  

Anniversaries:Ed and Lucy Jacobsen

St Olaf Financials for March

Income:  $19,951.69

Expenses: $21,125.19

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Announcements for March 30, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Today is our Potluck lunch for all the March birthdays. It is also the installation of our 2025-26 Council members. After the service and before you head downstairs, take your time to stop and meet the Council members and find out what their job entails.

Mon Mar 31: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church, in person, here at the church or on Zoom. We will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and questions. If interested, sign up on the round table and add your email, to get the Zoom link.

Tues Apr 1: 10amPastor Greg will be at the Cabri Prairie Health Centre

Tues Apr 1: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible study at the church

Tues Apr 1: 7:00pm Confirmation

Wed Apr 2: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Apr 2: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Apr 3: Noon Midweek Lenten Service and lunch at Christ the Redeemer Church.  St Olaf is doing the lunch so check the sign-up sheet to see what is still needed.

Thurs Apr 3: 2:00pm “Saved By Grace” at Willow Creek Manor

Fri Apr 4: 7:30pm Oratorio Concert at Zion Mennonite church

April 13: Grandparent Milestone if you or someone you know would like to receive a children’s book to read to your grandchildren, please let the office know.

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions! Need something done at home, add it to the box, computer work; outside work, our Samaritans will try and help you!

We had a request for us to wear our nametags. So if we could all try to remember to put them on before the service for the next month, that would be great! If you can’t find yours and need another, let Connie know by calling or emailing the office.

Sympathies: To Crystal Mareschal and her family on the passing of her nephew Clark Campbell

Sympathies to Annie Poff and Family on the Passing of her Husband Del.

Birthdays: Cloe Mareschal, Lucas Potter, Glennis Steinley, Owen Muri, Del Arndt, Owen Wall, Heidi Laing, Shelby Senicar, Zander Rudy, Greg Singbeil, Cole Larson,

Anniversaries: Loel and Glennis Steinley, Kelsie and Brian Cobb, Michael and Terrie Unger, Everett and Cheryl Peterson, Murray and Dianne Trytten

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Announcements for March 23, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Mon Mar 24: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church or on Zoom.

Tues Mar 25:2:00pm Planning mtg for the Salad Smorg Lunch

Tues Mar 25:7:00pm Confirmation

Wed Mar 26:9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Mar 26:1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Mar 27:Noon Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch.

Thurs Mar 27:2 pm“Saved by Grace” at Cypress House

Fri Mar 28: Youth Event 7 pm Contact Pastor Patti for details

Thurs April 10: 7:00pm Please come and join us in our Goal setting for the short and long term of our Church. Be apart of the Future!

April 13: Grandparent Milestone if you or someone you know would like to receive a children’s book to read to your grandchildren, please let the office know.

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions!

LENT You are invited to join a discussion group, at any time during the six-weeks of lent, at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings, in person, here at the church or on Zoom. We will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and questions. If interested, sign up on the round table and add your email, to get the Zoom link.

Copies of the Annual Meeting Minutes are at the back of the church. If you need more copies let the office know.  Thanks.

Copies of the Council meeting on March 11th are at the back as well. If you need more copies let the office know. Thanks

We had a request for us to wear our nametags. So if we could all try to remember to put them on before the service for the next month, that would be great! If you can’t find yours and need another, let Connie know by calling or emailing the office.

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Announcements for March 16, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Mon Mar 17: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church or on Zoom.

Tues Mar 18: 7:00pm Confirmation

Wed Mar 19: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Mar 19: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Mar 20: Noon Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch.

Thurs Mar 20: Saved by Grace Practice Cancelled

Tues Mar 25: 2:00pm Planning mtg for the Salad Smorg Lunch

April 13: Grandparent Milestone if you or someone you know would like to receive a children’s book to read to your grandchildren, please let the office know.

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions!

If you have any repair needs, put them in the box and if you are willing to be on the Samaritans squad and help with these needs, students if you want to make some extra money too, let us know.

LENT You are invited to join a discussion group, at any time during the six-weeks of lent, at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings, in person, here at the church or on Zoom. We will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and questions. If interested, sign up on the round table and add your email, to get the Zoom link.

Copies of the Annual Meeting Minutes are at the back of the church. If you need more copies let the office know.  Thanks.

Copies of the Council meeting on March 11th are at the back as well. If you need more copies let the office know. Thanks

We had a request for us to wear our nametags. So if we could all try to remember to put them on before the service for the next month, that would be great! If you can’t find yours and need another, let Connie know by calling or emailing the office.

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Announcements for March 9, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Welcome Miller Svenson and his parents, Jenna and Ryan and Sponsors, Haydn Wuychuk

and Darcy Svenson on Miller’s baptism.

Mon Mar 10: 7:00pm Lenten Discussion group at the church or on Zoom.

Tues Mar 11: 2:00pm Hope Circle and Bible Study at Cypress House

Tues Mar 11: 7:00pm Council Meeting

Tues Mar 11: 7:00pm Confirmation

Wed Mar 12: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Mar 12: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Mar 12: 1:30 Music Committee Mtg

Thurs Mar 13: Noon Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch.

Thurs Mar 13: 2:00pm Saved by Grace at The Meadows

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions!

LENT You are invited to join a six-week Lenten discussion group at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings, in person here at the church or on Zoom. We will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and discussion questions. Please sign up on the round table in the narthex to indicate your interest and get the Zoom link.

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Announcements for March 2, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

Tues Mar 4: 10:00am Pastor Greg at Cabri Prairie Health Centre

Tues Mar 4: 5:00-6:30pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. Sign-up sheet on the white board for food donations, and workers.

Tues Mar 4: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible study at the church. 

Wed Mar 5: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Mar 5: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Mar 5: 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Thurs Mar 6: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at Willow Creek Manor.

Thurs Mar 6: 7:00pm Set Our Goals mtg. This is to follow up with the Visioning Seminar.  Everyone is welcome. The more input the better the solutions. A sheet with the Goals is on the round table.

Fri Mar 7: 12 noon World Day of Prayer service at Christ the Redeemer Church. With lunch to follow.

Friday Mar 7:  Care Home services

1:30pm The Bentley  2:30pm Willow Creek Manor

Upcoming Events:

Thurs Mar 13: 12:00pm Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch. Future dates are March 20, 27, April 3, and 10, at Christ the Redeemer.

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions!

LENT You are invited to join a six-week Lenten discussion group at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings, in person here at the church or on Zoom. We will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and discussion questions. Please sign up on the round table in the narthex to indicate your interest and get the Zoom link.

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Announcements for February 23, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697 to leave a message.

St Olaf AGM is Today, February 23, after the potluck lunch.

Immediately following the AGM (approx. 2 pm), we will hold a call meeting, to redo Pastor Greg's call to a Part Time Senior Pastor.

Tues Feb 25: 7:00pm Confirmation.

Wed Feb 26: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Feb 26: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Feb 27: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at Cypress House

Upcoming Events:

Mar 4: 5:00 to 6:30pm, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. All are welcome! Bring your friends.

Mar 5: 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Thurs Mar 13: 12:00pm Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch. Future dates are March 20, 27, April 3, and 10, at Christ the Redeemer.

The Box is back! We have returned the prayer request box to a table in the Narthex and expanded its purpose to include prayer requests, questions, feedback, and suggestions!

LENT You are invited to join a six-week Lenten discussion group at 7 p.m. on Monday evenings, in person here at the church or on Zoom. No assigned readings ahead, we will explore a theme each week with a scripture reading and discussion questions. Please sign up on the round table in the narthex to indicate your interest and get the Zoom link.

ELW ladies are looking for Communion helpers from the congregation, someone to set up, the day before; assist with communion; be a runner; and clean up after the service. There is a sign up sheet on the white board.

Global Companions New Spirit Visit to Argentina June 12-22, 2025 Call Pastor Greg for more info  306-774-6261

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Announcements for February 13, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Call the church office at 306-773-4697. Messages will be checked daily.

St Olaf AGM is on February 23 after the potluck lunch.

Sunday Feb 23, immediately following the AGM (approx. 2 pm), we will hold a call meeting, to redo Pastor Greg's call to a Part Time Senior Pastor.

Monday is Family Day! No school for the kids so no Confirmation.

Wed Feb 19: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Feb 19: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Feb 19: 1:30pm Music Committee meeting

Thurs Feb 20: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” Practice

Upcoming Events:

Mar 4: 5:00 to 6:30pm, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. All are welcome! Bring your friends.

Mar 5: 7:00pm Ash Wednesday Service

Thurs Mar 13: 12:00pm Midweek Lenten service at Christ the Redeemer Church followed by lunch. Future dates are March 20, 27, April 3, and 10, at Christ the Redeemer.

ELW ladies are looking for Communion helpers from the congregation, someone to set up, the day before; assist with communion; be a runner; and clean up after the service. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.

Global Companions New Spirit Visit to Argentina June 12-22, 2025 Call Pastor Greg for more info  306-774-6261

St Olaf Financials for January

Income:  $13,553.80

Expenses from the Cheque register: $28,732.85

There are some Minutes and Financials from our last meeting at the back table.

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Announcements for February 6, 2025

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00

Messages on the church phone will be checked daily.

St Olaf AGM is on February 23 after the potluck lunch.

Sunday Feb 23, immediately following the AGM (approx. 2 pm), we will hold a call meeting, to redo Pastor Greg's call to a Part Time Senior Pastor.

Tues Feb 11: 7:00 Confirmation

Tues Feb 11: 2:00pm Hope Circle Bible Study at Cypress House

Tues Feb 11: 7:00pm Church Council

Wed Feb 12: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Wed Feb 12: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Feb 13: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at The Meadows

Visioning Preparation Survey:

Step 1 is done! Thank you to all who took the time to fill out a survey.

Step 2 is the visioning retreat. This Saturday, February 15 (9am - 4 pm)

Bishop Tote will come to Swift Current and lead us in that quest!

We are having a Potluck lunch that day so please bring a dish for all to share.

ELW ladies are looking for Communion helpers from the congregation, men and women, someone to set up, the day before; assist with communion; be a runner; and clean up after the service. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board. We will train and put you with someone who has done the job before.

Global Companions New Spirit Visit to Argentina June 12-22, 2025. Call Pastor Greg for more info  306-774-6261

Level Ground Fair Trade Coffee for sale in the office. $9.00 for 300gm. Support the farmers that grow it!

 Tax Receipts are printed and in your church mailboxes!

Pick up your offering Envelopes in your mailboxes.  

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