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Announcements for October 4, 2026
19th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours will be Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Mon Oct 5: 2:00pm Funeral for Louise Busch
Tues Oct 6: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible study
Wed Oct 7: 9:30am Adult Bible Study
Wed Oct 7: 10:00am Lefsa Making Check the whiteboard for the signup sheet.
Wed Oct 7: 1:30pm Music Committee Meeting
Friday Oct 9: Care home service 2:00pm River View 3:00pm Pioneer Manor
Sunday Oct 18: Prayer Pillow Milestone. Parents and Grandparents of 2-3 year-old children who have not received a pillow, please call the church.
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Check out the “Community Events” board for all the posters of events that are happening in our community.
Fall Supper November 7: Looking for Workers and people to bring food. Sign up sheets on the white board. Many hands make light work!
Sympathies:
To the family and friends of Neil Guenther, whose funeral was here yesterday.
To the family and friends of Louise Busch
Birthdays: Misty Shotter, Ryker Wall, Shannon Soparlo, Mya Blohm, Lloyd Meyer, Kale Scherger, Valerie Belter, Patti Gatzke, Lorrie Regier,
Anniversaries: Neil and Shauna Bulin, Pete and Dorothy Quebec, Ed and Lana Birkedal, Jim and Pam Plewis, Carl and Lois Anderson, Cam and Heidi Laing, Ted and Carol Reaves, Greg and Pauline Singbeil, Leo and Shirley Wengel,
Announcements for September 27, 2026
18th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 21:23.32
Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours will be Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
TODAY: Potluck and Cake after the service to celebrate the September birthdays!
TODAY: 3:00 Care home service at Prairie View Lodge
Today: 3:00pm Covenanting service for the new United Church Minister, Rev. Kelly Osgood.
Mon Sept 28: Perogy making day! Check the signup sheet.
Wed Sept 30: 9:30am Adult Bible Study
Thurs Oct 1: 1:00pm Fall Supper Committee Meeting
Fri Oct 2: 7:00pm Expectata theme is Reformation!
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Lefsa Making days: Oct 7 and 28. Check the whiteboard for the signup sheet.
Check out the “Community Events” board for all the posters of events that are happening in our community.
Announcements for September 20, 2026
17th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 20:1-16 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours will be Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Wed Sept 23: 9:30am Adult Bible Study
Sunday Sept 27: Potluck and Cake after the service to celebrate the September birthdays!
Sunday Sept 27: 3:00pm Covenanting service for the new United Church Minister, Rev. Kelly Osgood.
Mon Sept 28: Perogy making day! Check the signup sheet.
Friday October 2: 7:00pm Expectata, the theme is “Reformation”
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Check out the “Community Events” board for all the posters of events that are happening in our community.
Birthdays: Terri Potter, Braelyn Jones, Tim Birkedal, Emily Downey, Morgan White, Denae Rudy, Luca Dahl, Ansgar Tynning,
Anniversaries: Brian and Terri Potter, Michele and Tom Wall
Announcements for September 13, 2026
16th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 18:21-35 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours will be Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Mon Sept 14: 1:30pm Music Committee Meeting
Wed Sept 16: 9:30am Adult Bible Study
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Conversations Across the Church Today Sept 13, 2026, 5:00 to 6:pm
Join National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer for an hour of devotion, reflection and conversation. Find this link on our website to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-PPJGV3gQ2SLvj9Mr1Rwyg
Sympathies: To Family and friends of Merle Nostbakken who’s funeral was held at St Olaf on Friday September 11.
To the Family and friends of Mabel Kendall who’s funeral will be this week in Cadillac.
Birthdays: Rod Orthner, Isabella Sundby, Tracey Wiebe, Amanda Hagman, Brian Cobb, Freda Singbeil, Layne Feil, Jim Plewis, Declan Poppy, Karla Rempel, Kathryn Adamarczuk,
Announcements for September 6, 2026
15th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours for this week will be Wednesday and Thursday 10:30am to 4:00pm.
Tues Sept 9: 2:30pm Hope Circle Bible Study at Cypress House at Klara Ungers suite.
Tues Sept 9: 7pm St Olaf Council meeting
Wed Sept 9: 9:30am Adult Bible Study starts!
Sat Sept 12: 11:00am Interment for Glenn and Rose Moen. The family would welcome anyone who would like to join them at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Conversations Across the Church Sunday Sept 13, 2026, 5:00 to 6:pm
Join National Bishop Larry Kochendorfer for an hour of devotion, reflection and conversation. Click on the Link below to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-PPJGV3gQ2SLvj9Mr1Rwyg
Birthdays: Haylee Jones, Lyda Lenz, Debbie Unger, Laura Downey, Jacoby Davey, Brian Potter, Joy Moe, Kimberly Taylor,
Anniversaries: Janelle and Derek Larson
Announcements for August 30, 2026
14th Sunday after Pentecost: Gospel: Matthew 16:21-28 Check out the Newsletter on the website: stolaf.ca
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Hymn Sing! Today at 10:20 Then downstairs after the service for Potluck lunch and cake to celebrate our August birthdays.
Tues September 1: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible Study.
Adult Bible Study starts September 9 at 9:30
There were a pair of reading glasses found on a pew last week, they are at the back table.
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Sympathies: To Ed Birkedal and Family on the passing of his Sister Elvina Pain.
To the Family and Friends of Helen McGovern who passed away Friday August 21, a family graveside service was held on August 26.
Birthdays: Shaylene Tynning, Oliver Rudy, Ronald Dyrland, Keith Hagen, Evelyn Senft, Dyson Slusar, Ryan Tynning, Kieran Hughes, Brynn Bollinger, Lyle Wilson, Grady Furseth, Tyson Congdson, Parker Olynick, Fay Silzer, Cole Cram, Doris King, Sharleen Friesen, Quinn Clemens
Anniversaries: Tim and Jaelynn Birkedal, Darcy and Carla Congdon, Tracey and Derryl Wiebe, Wendy and Kevin Tuchscherer
August 23 Announcements
13th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20
Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca
I just want to say a BIG Thankyou to Levi for covering for me this summer. He did a great job!!
Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Join us next Sunday August 30th at 10:20 for Hymn Sing! Then downstairs after the service for Potluck lunch and cake to celebrate our August birthdays.
Tues September 1: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible Study.
We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the potlucks. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Birthdays: Christopher Grainger, Evan Emperingham, Bob Neufeld, Brayden Curry, Jayda Davie, Klara Unger, Jacob Juuti, Jeff Grainger, Ted Reaves, Darrel Kerr.
Anniversaries:Mike & Misty Shotter, George & Arlene Adair
Announcements August 16, 2026
12th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Connie is back in the Office this week. Office Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Office Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Readers: We need readers for the fall months and someone to set up for the upcoming potlucks. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Birthdays: Jasper Poppy, Darrell Dahl, Loralee Orthner, Meyer Clemens, Sharon Sletten, Wendy Busse, Jan Loeppky-Mackay, Carrington Lee, Quinn Doane, Diana Sayers, Don Hilderman, Halle May Furseth, Chase Dyrland.
Anniversaries: Keith & Lisa Peters, Larry & Linda Straub.
Announcements August 9, 2026
11th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is in the Office till August 11th. Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Office hours this week: Monday AND Tuesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Tuesday August 11
2:00pm: Hope Circle Meets at Cypress House
7:00pm: Council Meeting
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Reading: We need readers for the summer months and someone to set up for the potluck. There are sign-up sheets on the white board.
Birthdays: Krista Moe, Beverley Lebruno, Brianna Steinley, Teri Duclos, Levi Wills, Fraser Moraes, Aj Ambion, Murray Walter, Edward Bourgoin, Maureen Hoogeveen, Nicole Davie, Tyler Juuti, Kelsie Cobb, Noah Steinley, Noah Wills, Neil Bulin.
Anniversaries: Waldemar & Irene Boehm, Christopher & Angie Grainger, Rod & Loralee Orthner.
Announcements August 2, 2026
10th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is in the Office till August 14th. Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Office hours this week: Tuesday AND Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Readers: We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
Birthdays: Annika Plewis, Kathy Cole, Shirley Wengel, Scott Lenz, Mason Mareschal, Curtis Dyck, Matthew Unger, Olive Telke, Stuart Dyrland.
Anniversaries: Lane & Kacie Scherger, Tyler & Laura Binner, Dennis & Pastor Linda Hall, Nicole & Noel Entem.
Announcements July 26, 2026
9th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Office hours this week: Tuesday AND Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Sunday July 26: Potluck + Cake After the service.
Tuesday July 28: “Summertime Social” at 7:00pm
Readers: We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
Birthdays: Riley White, Ken Carleton, Riley Adamarczuk, Louise Morris, Russell Muri, Marion Oldhaver, Edna Hapke, Reed Lind-Wall, Lynn Wilson, Deanne Thorson, Garrett Wentworth, Sean Wilson, Kacie Scherger, Max Taylor
Anniversaries: Darrel & Lynn Kerr, Larry & Iline Redekopp, Duane & Angela Doane
Announcements July 19, 2026
8th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is going to be running the office for July to August 14th. Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Office hours this week: Tuesday AND Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Tuesday July 21: “Summertime Social” at 7:00pm
Readers: We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
Birthdays: Martha Maffenbeier, Karen Lyster, Rory Emperingham, Allen Lind, Kerri Nybo, Hailey Bollinger, Deanne Larson, Danny Arnelien
Anniversaries: Les Penner & Shirley Fraser, Dan & Candace Hornung, Trent & Andrea Wills, Susan & Harley Hagman, Stephen & Denae Unger, Kerry & Louise Taylor, Ashley & Marcia Lind, Trevor & Joy Moe.
Announcements July 12
7th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is going to be running the office for July to August 14th. Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Office hours this week: Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Quilting: No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Tuesday July 14: “Summertime Social” at 7:00pm
Readers: We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
Birthdays: Lucy Jacobsen, Larry Straub, Keith Bratvold, Angie Grainger, Berlin Campbell, Carson Wilson
Anniversaries: Ryan & Wendy Busse, Keith & Edna Bratvold, Len & Patti Gatzke, Darwin & Deanne Gooding, Rheanne & Dean Smith
Announcements for July 5, 2026
6th Sunday after Pentecost;Gospel:Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is going to be running the office for July to August 14th. Please welcome him! Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720. Levi will be in the office on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 9 to 3.
No Quilting for the rest of summer!
Tues July 7:NO “Summertime Social” Will meet again on July 14.
We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
Full Gospel church is having VBS from July 6-10 check out the poster on the whiteboard for more info or call 306-773-5791
Birthdays: Deborah Horvey, Grayson Unger, Judy Christianson, Riley Straub, Abby Sletten, Dominick Curry, Eunice Morck, Darren Schwartz, Heather Hayes
Anniversaries:Glenda and Ken Carleton, Jason and Deb Steinley, Evan and Carolyn Emperingham, Ryan and Jennifer Plewis, Bob and Arlie Neufeld, Lorrie and Barry Regier, Stuart and Leslie Dyrland, Kelsey and Kendra Brandt
Announcements for June 28, 2026
5th Sunday after Pentecost;Gospel: Matthew 10:40-42 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website:stolaf.ca
Levi Wills is going to be running the office for July to August 14th. Please welcome him! Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720.
Levi will be in the office on Tuesdays AND Thursdays from 9 to 3.
We will be Closed on July 1st and 2nd. Happy Canada Day!
No Quilting for the rest of summer! The Quilters are taking a much needed rest. Enjoy!
Tues Jun 30:7:00pm “Summertime Social” This Tuesday, we will meet at Michelle Steinley’s.
We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
We are collecting used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
Family Resource Centre: Thank you to all the people who brought muffins for the Family Resource Centre. There will be a lot of families who will be very grateful for you generosity!
Full Gospel church is having VBS from July 6-10 check out the poster on the whiteboard for more info or call 306-773-5791.
Join us downstairs for potluck and cake, for June Birthdays, and to say farewell to our beloved member and friend, Joyce Olesen. There is a card for Joyce, on the round table we would like everyone to sign. Thanks.
Birthdays: Emile Cherpin, Kendra Brandt, Mabel Kendall, Patti Sherk, Nadine Steinley, Cheryl Nybo, Reid Mareschal, Emma Larson, Bev Hagen, Jasmine Cherpin
Anniversaries: Randy and Laurel Dyck, Barry and Judy McGuigan, Wayne and Karen Braun, Sheila and Jeff Grainger, Kerry Lind and Gordie Leckie,
Announcements for June 21 2026
4th Sunday after Pentecost; Gospel:Matthew 10:24-39 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720
Wed Jun 17: 1:00pm Quilting
Saturday June 27: YOSOS Amazing Race
Tuesdays 7:00pm: “Summertime Social” June 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28 maybe Aug 4. If you are interested in reading “The Great Divorce” by C.S. Lewis, his take on Hell, please let Pastor Patti know, so she can order you a book for $10. This Tuesday we will meet at Pastor Patti’s, 514 Valley Pointe Way.
Sunday June 28: Hymn Sing 10 min before the service. Have your favoritehymns picked out and be ready to sing a Joyful noise to the Lord!
Stay after the service for Potluck lunch and Cake to celebrate our June Birthdays.
We need readers for the summer months. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board.
We are collecting used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
Family Resource Centre: We are asking that the 30 dozen muffins be brought to the church by next Sunday June 28, if frozen, put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank you!
Full Gospel church is having VBS from July 6-10 check out the poster on the whiteboard for more info or call 306-773-5791.
The fellowship of Christian Farmers is once again having a booth @ Frontier Days, in Swift Current, June 24-27. The Chapter Leader Wendell Patzer would covet your prayers for hearts to be soft and receptive to the Gospel message. Anyone who would like to volunteer in our Booth is welcome, training is provided. Contact Wendell @ 306-750-8516 or visit volunteers@fcfc.ca
St Olaf Financials for May
Expenses: $23,912.95
Income: $17,771.43; made up of; GST Rebate $37, and room rent $300; Spring Salad $3050; and interest $63
There are some Minutes and Financials from our last meeting at the back table.
Birthdays: Cade Doane, Gordon Sauder, Jerry Sherk, Gabe Emperingham, Sharon Lang, Jared Steinley, Dan Hornung, Taylor Slusar, Deanne Gooding, Connor Duclos,
Anniversaries: Jayson and Dianne Sletten, Lee and Malina Poppy, Scott and Cynthia Lenz
Announcements for June 14 2026
3rd Sunday after Pentecost: Gospel: Matthew 9:35 – 10:23 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720
Wed Jun 10: 1:00pm Quilting
Fri June 19: 7:00pm YOSOS
We are collecting used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 30 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals by 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!.
Thanks to Lucas Potter for offering to cut the grass for the summer.
Windscape is looking for volunteers for the Kite Festival on June 20 and 21. To get more information call Christine at 306-774-6478 or check the poster on the whiteboard.
Full Gospel church is having VBS from July 6-10 check out the poster on the whiteboard for more info or call 306-773-5791.
St. Olaf is doing the meal at the Salvation Army on June 17th.
The fellowship of Christian Farmers is once again having a booth @ Frontier Days, in Swift Current, June 24-27. The Chapter Leader Wendell Patzer would covet your prayers for hearts to be soft and receptive to the Gospel message. Anyone who would like to volunteer in our Booth is welcome, training is provided. Contact Wendell @ 306-750-8516 or visit volunteers@fcfc.caor www.fcfcanada.org
Sympathies to the family and friends of Lorna Ruf, who’s funeral is here tomorrow, Monday June 15 at 1:30.
Birthdays: Cyndal Entem, Michael Bannow, Lane Scherger, Helen McGovern, Rick Pribyl, Logan Binner, Arnold Lang, Jason Senicar, Justin Senicar, Shannon Sherk, Edna Bratvold, Glenda Carleton, Dorlas Bratvold, Travis Steinley, Rhea Feil
Anniversaries: Kevin and Tammy Busse, Russell and Maureen Hanson
Announcements for May 31 2026
Holy Trinity Sunday Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20 Latest edition of the Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca
Staff Meeting Thurs June 4, so the Office will be Closed Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720
Join us today after the service for our Potluck lunch and Birthday cake. Come and help us celebrate all the May Birthdays!
ELCIC Day of Action is May 31! The Day of Action is a chance for us, St Olaf, to engage in acts of service in our community. Living out God’s grace and unconditional love through action. WOSO, Walkers of St Olaf, will be participating in the “WALK for ALZHEIMER’S” sponsored by IG Wealth Management on Saturday May 30 at the Swift Current Comp School. Registration is at 10am with walk at 11am. Wear your purple T-shirt if you still have one. Bar-b-que (by donation) plus Face Painting, Fun Zone and games.
Tues Jun 2: 7:00pm Esther Circle and Bible Study
Wed Jun 3: 1:00pm Quilting
Wed Jun 3: 1:30 pm Music Committee Meeting
Fri Jun 5: 7:00pm Expectata
Sun Jun 7: 2:00pm Care Home service at Golden West Manor
Pastor Patti will be on Holiday from June 6-11.
Graduation Milestone is coming up! June 14th. If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to celebrate, please call the office.
We are collecting used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 30 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals by 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!
Terrie Unger has made a schedule for grass cutting for the summer, if you can help, click on the link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48AFA823AAFCC34-56554530-stolaf
The First United Church is hosting "Women's Camp Day" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm. The theme is "Celebrating Women". Contact Donna Barber: phone 306-773-6081 for more info.
The First United Church is hosting "Women's Camp Day" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm. The theme is "Celebrating Women". Contact Donna Barber: phone 306-773-6081 for more info.
Birthdays: Lois Noble, Emilie Erlandson, Marlyllis Busch, Louise Taylor, Rheanne Smith, Kerry Taylor, Kate Pribyl, Casey Brandt, Jasper Baan, Wayne Braun, Samantha Schruder, Corbin Thingvold,
Anniversaries: Derris and Judy White, Larry and Valerie Belter, Don and Lynn Hilderman, Dennis and Ruby Lang,
Announcements for May 24, 2026 Day of Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday Gospel: John 7:37-39 Check out the Latest edition of the “Newsletter” on the website: stolaf.ca Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720
Wed May 27: 1:00pm Quilting
Fri May 29: 7:00pm YOSOS
Sunday May 31 will be our Potluck lunch and Birthday cake after the service. Come and help us celebrate all the May Birthdays!
ELCIC Day of Action is May 31! The Day of Action is a chance for us, St Olaf, to engage in acts of service in our community. Living out God’s grace and unconditional love through action. WOSO, Walkers of St Olaf, will be participating in the “WALK for ALZHEIMER’S” sponsored by IG Wealth Management on Saturday May 30 at the Swift Current Comp School. Registration is at 10am with walk at 11am. Wear your purple T-shirt if you still have one. Bar-b-que (by donation) plus Face Painting, Fun Zone and games.
Graduation Milestone is coming up! June 14th. If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to celebrate, please call the office.
We are collecting used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 30 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals by 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!
Our first planting day was postponed due to rain, we will try again. Call the church if you want to help.
Spring and Summer “To Do” list. We have put up a list of jobs and are asking the congregation for their help. Also, Terrie Unger has made a schedule for grass cutting online. If you feel called to help, we can send you the link or sign you up on it.
The First United Church is hosting "Women's Camp Day" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm. The theme is "Celebrating Women". Contact Donna Barber: phone 306-773-6081 for more info.
Sympathies: To Myrna Hayes and family in the passing of her Son, Greg. He passed on April 30, and his funeral was on May 8 in Goodsoil, SK.
Birthdays: Emma Moraes, Tyler Lamarre, Susan Hagman, Lynn Hilderman, Kerry Lind, Garnet Unger,
Anniversaries: Eunice Morck and Ron Phaneuf, Donna Bourgoin and Neil Wallace
Announcements for May 17, 2026
The 7th Sunday of Easter; Gospel: John 17:1-11 Newsletter is on the website: stolaf.ca Office hours are Tues to Thurs from 10:30 to 4:00pm Phone 306-773-4697 ext. 720
Congratulations Confirmand! Bronwyn Baan
Wed May 20: 1:00pm Quilting
Wednesday Morning Bible Studies are breaking for the Summer, see you back in the Fall!
House of Hope Fundraiser Saturday May 23: at 10:00am Brunch and Silent Auction at Riverview Village Estates - Great Room. Get your Tickets at Community Baptist Church for $50. Guest Speakers from Village of Hope Alex Parsons and Kyle Parsons
May 31: ELCIC Day of Action is to recognize the incorporation of the ELCIC 40 years ago. This is a chance for us, St Olaf, to engage in acts of service in our community. Living out God’s grace and unconditional love through action. As part of this action, “WOSO”, Walkers of St Olaf, will be participating in the “WALK for ALZHEIMER’S” sponsored by IG Wealth Management On Saturday May 30 at the Swift Current Comp School. Registration is at 10am with walk at 11am. We are asking all congregants to come out and show your support by walking, or donating at the walk. Come out and cheer us on!
Graduation Milestone is coming up! June 14th. If you know of anyone graduating from High School or a Post Secondary School and would like to celebrate, please call the office. 306-773-4697. Ext 720
Thank you from the organizers of the Spring Salad Smorg for all who; brought, 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!
Family Resource Centre: We will be helping with their Summer Meal Program again this year and are asking the Congregation to Supply the 30 dozen muffins needed to send with the meals by the end of June. There is a sign-up sheet on the white board. Bring frozen and put them in the chest deep freeze. Thank-you!
We are collecting gently used Christian books, Bibles, devotionals in a box in the Narthex, for Christian Salvage Mission until the end of June.
We have names of people who are interested in helping to take care of our garden, as soon as we pick a day for planting we will be in touch. Thank you! Call if you want to help.
Spring and Summer “To Do” list. We have put up a list of jobs and are asking the congregation for their help. Also, Terrie Unger has made a schedule for grass cutting online. If you feel called to help we can send you the link, or sign you up on it.
The First United Church is hosting "Women's Camp Day" on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 10:00 am to approx. 4:00 pm. The theme is "Celebrating Women". Contact Donna Barber: phone 306-773-6081 for more info. We have been invited to join them!
Birthdays: Jason Steinley, Malina Poppy, Paul Olson, Dianne Lind, Allison Laing, Lyle Straub, Les Penner, Tyler Peters, Alyssa Thingvold, Virginia Bauer, Lois Anderson, Lynn Kerr, Bryan Nybo, Ethan Cherpin, Linda Straub, Ruby Lind.
Anniversaries: Bruce and Connie Rayner, Rick and Lisa Slusar, Steve and Lisa Kornfeld, Tony and Martha Maffenbeier, Amy and Daniel Masse, Richard and Phyllis Lien,