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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

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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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

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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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

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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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

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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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

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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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

January 26, 2025 Announce,

January 26, 2025  Announcements

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

Messages on the church phone will be checked daily.

Today! Potluck lunch and Cake to celebrate January’s Birthdays. All are welcome!

Jan 28: 7:00 Confirmation

Jan 29: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Jan 29: 1:00pm Quilting

Jan 30: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” practice  

Feb 1:  Youth Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper and Dessert Auction. If you want to help the Youth by making a dessert, we welcome your support. 5:00 pm.  Adult $15 or 2 for $25;     Children 6-10 $5; Children 5 & under Free; Tickets available at office  (306)773-4697

Feb 2:Young Reader Bible Milestone Call the office if you are planning to attend. Thanks.           

Visioning Preparation Survey:  The Survey Monkey that was  emailed out to the membership, can be done online, or you can pick up a copy from our ushers. They are to be filled out, to get ready for a 1-day Vision Retreat with Bishop Tote, on Saturday Feb 15 from 9am to 4pm. They are anonymous, and there will be a box in the narthex where you can drop them off the printed copies.

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

10 Days that will Change the World.

- Learn how to partner Lutheran Church in Argentina

-See new sites make new friends?

-Reimagine what your church can be back home?

They are accepting 20 participants from Sask. If you’re interested talk to Pastor Greg 306-774-6261. The deadline has passed but there is still room.

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

Please get your reports into the office as soon as possible.

Connie needs to compile them into a report and get them out to the congregation by February the 9th. Thank you!

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 the Narthex.

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Connie Rayner Connie Rayner

January 19 Announcements

Office hours are Tuesday to Thursday from 10:30 – 4:00 Messages on the church phone will be checked daily.

Connie will not be in the office on Tuesday or Wednesday this week

Jan 21: 7:00 Confirmation

Jan 22: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Jan 22: 1:00pm Quilting

Jan 22: 1:30pm Music Committee mtg

Jan 23: 2:00pm Saved by Grace practice at Cypress House

Jan 23:   Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

6:30pm service at St Olaf; 7:00pm:  Drive, Pray, Bless

Join a few people in a car and drive around the city to stop and say a prayer for business’s: churches, and other facilities in the area.

Jan 26: Potluck lunch and Cake to celebrate January’s Birthdays. All are welcome!

Feb 1:  Youth Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper and Dessert Auction. If you want to help the Youth by making a dessert, we welcome your support. 5:00 pm.  Adult $15 or 2 for $25;     Children 6-10 $5; Children 5 & under Free; Tickets available at office  (306)773-4697

Feb 2: Young Reader Bible Milestone

Visioning Preparation Survey:  The Survey Monkey that was  emailed out to the membership, can be done online, or you can pick up a copy from our ushers. They are to be filled out, to get ready for a 1-day Vision Retreat with Bishop Tote, on Saturday Feb 15 from 9am to 4pm. They are anonymous, and there will be a box in the narthex where you can drop them off the printed copies.

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

10 Days that will Change the World.

- Learn how to partner Lutheran Church in Argentina

-See new sites make new friends?

-Reimagine what your church can be back home?

They are accepting 20 participants from Sask. If you’re interested talk to Pastor Greg 306-774-6261. The deadline has passed but there is still room.

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

Pick up your offering Envelopes in the Narthex.

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Michelle Steinley Michelle Steinley

January 12, 2025  Announcements

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

Messages on the church phone will be checked daily.

Jan14: 2:00pm Hope Circle Bible Study at Cypress House

Jan 14: 7:00 Church Council meeting

Jan 14: 7:00 Confirmation

Jan 15: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Jan 15: 1:00pm Quilting

Jan 15: St Olaf is serving the Wednesday night meal at the Salvation Army

Jan 16: 2:00pm Saved by Grace practice at the church

Jan 23:   Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

6:30pm service at St Olaf; 7:00pm:  Drive, Pray, Bless

Join a few people in a car and drive around the city to stop and say a prayer for business’s: churches, and other facilities in the area.

Feb 1:  Youth Ham and Scalloped Potato Supper and Dessert Auction. If you want to help the Youth by making a dessert, we welcome your support. 5:00 pm.  Adult $15 or 2 for $25;     Children 6-10 $5; Children 5 & under Free; Tickets available at office  (306)773-4697

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.

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

Pick up your offering Envelopes in the Narthex.

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Sarah Neufeld Sarah Neufeld

Announcements for January 12, 2025

Nov 11: Remembrance Day.

Nov 12: 7:00pm Confirmation

Nov 12: 2:30pm Hope Circle meets at Cypress House

Nov 12: 7:00pm Council Meeting

Nov 13: 9:30am Adult Bible Study.

Nov 13: 1:00pm Quilting

Nov 13: 7:00pm Esther Circle Bible Study at the church

Nov 14: 2:00pm “Saved By Grace” at The Meadows

Nov 30: Cookie Walk. Get your baking on!!

Pastor Greg will be on Holidays until November 18.

Subscriptions for Canada Lutheran are due Nov 15. Cost is $20

Lefse Making Days: Nov 12 and 19th 10:00am till done.  Sign up sheets on the white board. Need 5 people to bring 10lb’s of cooked riced potatoes. Call the office if you have questions.

St Olaf Livestreams:Thebest way for you to watch the livestream is by going to our website:stolaf.ca  scroll down and click “For Boxcast Livestream click here!”

Please continue to collect pop can tabs. We collect them for the Shriners who sell them to raise money for the Shriner’s hospitals.

Rag and Christmas Wreaths and quilts are displayed in the narthex.  These are priced to sell. contact Alice Hennig at 306-773-6759.

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