Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday 10:30am – 4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message 306-773-4697 Ext 720.

Gospel:Luke 16:19-31      16^th Sunday after Pentecost

Confirmation: If you have a child in grade 7 or know of someone who is interested in being confirmed, please call the office 306-741-8538 or Pastor Patti @ 306-537-4960 to enroll.  Mon Sept 29: 7:00pm will begin confirmation by showing the Movie “Luther” and all the congregation is welcome to join us that evening.

Mon Sept 29: 2:30pm Fall Supper planningmeeting. If you are interested in being on the committee please join us!

Tues Sept 30: 2:00pm Funeral for Irwin Telke at Cabri Hall.

Wed Oct 1: 9:30am Bible study

Wed Oct 1: 1:00pm Quilting

Thurs Oct 2: 7:00pm Goals for St Olaf meeting.

Fri Oct 3: Care Home services. All are welcome!

1:45pm The Meadows; 2:45 Cypress House.

Friday Oct 3: 7:00pm Expectata!  You are invited to a different type of worship. This is a relaxed service where you are invited to walk around and participate as you feel moved during the service. There will be an adult and a child coloring table, or you might wish to walk over and watch our resident artist, Dennis Hall.  He will display one of the Faith Chests we give to families. Our theme is Gratitude, so bring someone you are grateful for!

FUNDRAISING DINNER for House of Hope Sat October 25 at 6pm A future non-profit organization pursuing the establishment of a Transition House in Swift Current, SK for People At Risk. Featuring Guest Speaker, KELLY STICKEL, Author of “Let’s Take Our Job Back” and Founder of MyCity Care. See poster for more info.

Check out the poster board for many other community events.

Birthdays: Braelynn Jones, Tim Birkedal, Emily Downey, Morgan White, Denae Rudy, Ansgar Tynning, Magdalena Davey, Cohen Rudy, Lisa Kornfeld,

Anniversaries: Brian and Terri Potter, Michele and Tom Wall

September 21, 2025 Announcements   website: stolaf.ca

The 15^th Sunday after Pentecost

Both Pastor Patti and Pastor Greg will be away at FLAG (Fall Lutheran and Anglican Gathering) THIS WEEK (Sept 23-25^th) in Moose Jaw.

Mon Sept 22: Funeral for Deborah Desautels 2pm                        

Wed Sept 24:  NO ADULT BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK                                                   

Wed Sept 24: 1:00pm Quilting

Friday Sept 26: YOSO  7pm

Confirmation: If you have a child in grade 7 or know of someone who is interested in being confirmed, please call the office 306-741-8538 or Pastor Patti @ 306-537-4960 to enroll, or for more information. We will begin by showing the Movie “Luther” and all the congregation is welcome that evening. A date near the end of September will follow shortly.

Friday Oct 3: 7:00pm Expectata! You are invited to a different type of worship. There will be music, a short homily and simple communion and interactive stations. This is intended to be a relaxed service where you are invited to walk around and participate as you feel moved during the service. There will be an adult and a child coloring table, for instance, or you might wish to walk over and watch our resident artist for the evening, Dennis Hall, painting. He will display one of the Faith Chests we give to families. As we begin near Thanksgiving, our theme is Gratitude, so bring someone you are grateful for!

FUNDRAISING DINNER for House of Hope Sat October 25 @6pm A future non-profit organization pursuing the establishment of a Transition House in Swift Current, SK for People At Risk Featuring Guest Speaker, KELLY STICKEL, Author of “Let’s Take Our Job Back” and Founder of MyCity Care. See poster for more info.

September 14, 2025 Announcements   website: stolaf.ca

Tues Sept 16: 2:00pm Hope Circle Bible study at Cypress House

Wed Sept 17: 9:30 am Adult Bible Study                                          Wed Sept 17: 1:00pm Quilting

Garden News: There is still lots of produce. Please, help yourself!  

Confirmation: If you have a child in grade 7 or know of someone who is interested in being confirmed, please call the office 306-741-8538 or Pastor Patti @ 306-537-4960 to enroll, or for more information. We will begin by showing the Movie “Luther” and all the congregation is welcome that evening. A date near the end of September will follow shortly.

Friday Oct 3: 7:00pm Expectata! You are invited to a different type of worship. There will be music, a short homily and simple communion and interactive stations. This is intended to be a relaxed service where you are invited to walk around and participate as you feel moved during the service. There will be an adult and a child coloring table, for instance, or you might wish to walk over and watch our resident artist for the evening, Dennis Hall, painting. He will display one of the Faith Chests we give to families. As we begin near Thanksgiving, our theme is Gratitude, so bring someone you are grateful for!

FUNDRAISING DINNER for House of Hope

Sat October 25 @6pm

A future non-profit organization pursuing the establishment of a Transition House in Swift Current, SK for People At Risk Featuring Guest Speaker, KELLY STICKEL, Author of “Let’s Take Our Job Back” and Founder of MyCity Care. See poster for more info.

Office hours will return to Tuesday –Thursday on September 9th. 

From 10:30am – 4:00pm. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Connie will be on holiday from Sept 9-18 so Karen Braun will be in the office.

Gospel: Luke 14:25-33 All the readings are in the Eternity for Today

TODAY: St Olaf youth will be here to share their experience from their CLAY weekend.

TODAY: bring your backpacks to the front of the church to receive a blessing and a small gift.

Tues Sept 9: 7:00pm Council Meeting

Wed Sept 10: 9:30 will be our first Bible Study.

Wed Sept 10: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Sept 10: 1:30 Music Committee Meeting

Wed Sept 10: 4:00pm Salvation Army Meal we are serving at.

Fri Sept 12: 7:00pm YOSO at the church.

Tues Sept 16: 2:00pm Hope Circle will start their fall Bible study at Cypress House

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Swift Current High School “COMP EATS” program. We delivered 40 dozen items, they consisted of muffins, power balls, granola bars and puffed Wheat Squares.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated. 

Garden News: Still lots of produce, help yourself.   You may make a small donation to the Angel Fund, there are a couple of jars in the church, to accept your donations.   Thanks, the Garden Gnomes.

Confirmation: If you have a child in grade 7 or know of someone who is interested in being confirmed, please call the office 306-741-8538 or Pastor Patti @ 306-537-4960 to enroll, or for more information.

We will begin by showing the Movie “Luther” and all the congregation is welcome that evening. A date near the end of September will follow shortly.

Friday Oct 3: 7:00pm Expectata! You are invited to a different type of worship. There will be music, a short homily and simple communion and interactive stations. This is intended to be a relaxed service where you are invited to walk around and participate as you feel moved during the service. There will be an adult and a child coloring table, for instance, or you might wish to walk over and watch our resident artist for the evening, Dennis Hall, paint one of the Faith Chests we give to families. As we begin near Thanksgiving, our theme is Gratitude, so bring someone you are grateful for!

Forever in Motion, Leader training October 17-19. See poster for more info.

FUNDRAISING DINNER for Hope House Sat October 25 @6pm

A future non-profit organization pursuing the establishment of a Transition House in Swift Current, SK for People At Risk

Featuring Guest Speaker, KELLY STICKEL, Author of “Let’s Take Our Job Back” and Founder of MyCity Care. See poster for more info.

There are September calendars on the back table.  

Birthdays: Evelyn Senft, Dyson Slusar, Kieren Hughes, Brynn Bollinger, Lyle Wilson, Grady Furseth, Tyson Congdon, Parker Olynick, Fay Silzer, Cole Cram, Doris King, Sharleen Friesen, Quinn Clemens, Haylee Jones, Lyda Lenz. 

Anniversaries:Darcy and Carla Congdon, Tracey and Derryl Wiebe, Wendy and Kevin Tuchscherer, Janelle and Derek Larson  

Summer Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: Luke 12:49-56 All the readings are in the Eternity for Today.

Wed Aug 20: 1:00pm Quilting

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

Aug 26: The Center is having a free seminar on Parenting Children with Behavior and Autism Spectrum Disorders.  Poster on the White Board.

Sunday August 31: will be our last hymn sing for the summer, 10 minutes prior to the service. Then plan to stay for our Birthday Potluck. We will celebrate August Birthdays!

We need readers for September and October. There is a sign-up sheet on the whiteboard.

The Swift Current High School “COMP Eats” program is looking for support with their community fridge. St Olaf is looking for baked goods, healthy snacks such as muffins to contribute to their program.  Bring them to the church and put them in the freezer, by August 28th, for us to deliver on September 2nd. Thank you for your support. Sign-up sheet on the white board.

Backpack Blessing! September 7^th bring your backpacks to church to receive a blessing and a small gift.

Garden News: FEEL FREE to help yourself, or if you can’t pick it yourself, let the office know.  If you would like, you may make a small donation to the Angel Fund, there are a couple of jars in the church, to accept your donations.   Thanks, the Garden Gnomes.

Birthdays: Teri Duclos, Levi Wills, Fraser Moraes, AJ Ambion, Murray Walter, Edward Bourgoin, Kelsie Cobb, Maureen Hoogeveen, Tyler Juuti,  Nicole Davie, Noah Steinley, Noah Wills, Neil Bulin, Jasper Poppy, Darrell Dahl, Loralee Orthner, Sharon Sletten,  

Anniversaries: Rod and Loralee Orthner, Keith and Lisa Peters.  

Summer Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Thursday August 7th: Office Closed for Staff meeting.

Gospel: Luke 12:32-40 All the readings are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition is on the back table. Help yourself!

Tues Aug 12: 7:00 Council Meeting

Wed Aug 13: 1:00pm Quilting

Pastor Patti will be on holidays from August 11th to the 16th.

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!

Food Bank is ongoing in the summer! There shelves are needing refilled. Especially healthy items for children to snack on during the day, since school is out.

Garden News: Our little garden is producing! As the veggies come into season and you would like some---FEEL FREE to help yourself, or if you can’t pick it yourself, let the office know.  If you would like, you may make a small donation to the Angel Fund, there are a couple of jars in the church, to accept your donations.   Thanks, the Garden Gnomes.

Birthdays: Shirley Wengel, Scott Lenz, Mason Mareschal, Curtis Dyck, Matthew Unger, Olive Telke, Stuart Dyrland, Krista Moe, Beverley Lebruno, Brianna Steinley,

Anniversaries: Tyler and Laura Binner, Dennis and Pastor Linda Hall, Nicole and Noel Entem, Wald and Irene Boehm,  Chris and Angie Grainger

Announcements for July 27, 2025

Summer Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: Luke 12:13-21 All the readings are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition is on the back table. Help yourself!

Tues Aug 5: 10:00am Pastor Greg will be at Prairie Health Center in Cabri.

Wed Aug 6: 1:00pm Quilting

Wed Aug 6: 1:15 Music Committee Meeting

Pastor Patti will be on holidays from August 11th to the 16th.

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!

Food Bank is ongoing in the summer!

Reader Schedule for August still need someone for the 17^th and 24^th.

Garden News: Our little garden is producing! As the veggies come into season and you would like some---FEEL FREE to help yourself!  If you would like, you may make a small donation to the Angel Fund, there are a couple of jars in the church, to accept your donations.   Thanks, the Garden Gnomes.

Birthdays: Louise Morris, Russ Muri, Marion Oldhaver, Edna Hapke, Reed, Lind-Wall, Lynn Wilson, Garrett Wentworth, Sean Wilson,  Kacie Scherger, Max Taylor, Annika Plewis, Kathy Cole.

Anniversaries: Darrel and Lynn Kerr, Larry and Iline Redekopp,  Duane and Angela Doane, Lane and Kacie Scherger.

Summer Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: Luke 11:1-13 All the readings are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition is on the back table. Help yourself!

Today is our “Hymn Sing” before the service! Come and request your favorite hymns to sing along to. After the service is our monthly potluck lunch, please stay and help us celebrate all the July Birthdays.

Summertime Social: Our next meet will be at 7:00pm on Tues, July 29, at St Olaf’s in the family room. You can prepare by reading the appendix from “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins.

Wed July 30: 1:00pm Quilting

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!

Food Bank is ongoing in the summer!

Reader Schedule for August still need names. Please sign up as you can. Thank you!

Garden News: Our little garden is starting to produce; the onions are ready to use! As the veggies come into season and you would like some---FEEL FREE to help yourself! If you would like, you may make a small donation to the Angel Fund.

Thanks, the Garden Gnomes.

LuMinHos: Saskatoon hospital authorities have changed their practice of recording patient religious preferences.  Unless a patient declares their religious preference as Lutheran when admitted to hospital, our Hospital Chaplain, Pastor Richard Engel, will not know. Lutheran patients must clearly ask for the Lutheran Chaplain to visit them.  Or families may let Pastor Engel know by phone/text at 306 229 1663 or email chaplain@luminhos.org.

Summer Office hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 – 3:30.  Connie will be gone on holidays from July 11 - 23rd. Call the church office to leave a message, 306-773-4697 ext 720

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 (July 13) Luke 10:38-42 (July 20) All of the readings are in the Eternity for Today and the newest edition is on the back table. Help yourself to those and the Portals of prayer.

Summertime Social: “The Language of God” written by Dr. Francis Collins. Our next meet will be at 7:00pm on Tues, July 15, at Pastor Patti and Jerry Sherk’s, you can prepare by reading chapters 8 & 9. For July 22 read chapters 10 & 11, location will be announced next Sunday. There are also study questions at the back of the book.

Wed July 16 and 23: 1:00pm Quilting

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

Sunday July 27, we will have a hymn sing for 10 minutes prior to the service. Come and request your Favorite Hymns!! Then plan to stay for our Birthday Potluck. We will celebrate all the July Birthdays!

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

Food Bank is ongoing in the summer!

Reader Schedule for August still need names. Please sign up as you can. Thank you!

Office is closed on July 1^st.  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!

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 8^th 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

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 17^th. 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

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 1^st to the 12^th.

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,

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 1^st to the 12^th.

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.

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