Announcements for January 23, 2022
Jan 26th Bible Study 9:30am
Jan 26th Confirmation at 4:00pm
Jan 26th Bible Briefing with Pastor Linda at 10:00am
Feb 13-20th Food Bank Week
Feb 27th St Olaf AGM Please get your Annual Reports into the office by January 31st.
Congratulations Pastor Linda, on your Retirement!
We wish we could throw the biggest party to send you off, but Covid has denied you and us that joy. We will put the celebration off for now! Today, Pastor Greg, Bishop Sid, and the rest of the congregation will honor you for your many years of service to our Parish and community. You have been such a big part of all our lives, we love you and will miss you!
World Day of Prayer Please join us for World Day of Prayer, a prayer movement that invites us to enrich our faith experience with the experience of Christians from other countries and cultures and to bring hope to women touched by injustice. This year the service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People can access a video of the 2022 World Day of Prayer service anytime after February 1st - just go to www.wicc.org and look for "World Day of Prayer 2022 Service Video".
Vaccines for Everyone!
It has been said by several health authorities and health care professionals that we will not overcome Covid 19 until a large portion of the world population is vaccinated. In first world countries like Canada, Covid 19 vaccines are readily available and easy to access. In the developing countries of the world, this is not the case. “84% of all doses that have been administered so far have all gone to people in high and upper middle-income countries. And in comparison, looking at the percentage of doses that have been administered in low-income countries, it's a shockingly low 0.3%.” Raka Banerjee—The Development Podcast
UNICEF is a leader in the work to get Covid 19 vaccines to developing countries. The Church and Society/Stewardship Committee is encouraging our congregation to assist in their efforts. To donate you can go online to their website: https://secure.unicef.ca/page/86234/donate/1?locale=en-US Or donate to St. Olaf marked ‘vaccines’.
How many doses of vaccine will my donation deliver? The cost of delivering and administering the required two doses of COVID-19 vaccines is about $4.81 per recipient. That means:
a gift of $14.43 will vaccinate three people
a gift of $100 will vaccinate approximately 20 people
a gift of $1,000 will vaccinate more than 200 people
First United Church 10 treats for $10. Pre orders for Homemade Valentine’s Day Treats by Feb 7, for pickup Feb 11. Call 306-773-9353 or go to stolaf.ca for more info.
The office will be closed this week. If you need anything call Pastor Greg at 306-774-6261 or Pastor Linda at 306-774-9068.
Jan 19th Bible Study 9:30am
Jan 19th Confirmation at 4:00pm
Jan 20th Saved by Grace practice Thursday 1:30 pm
Jan 23rd Bishop Syd will be here to help lead the service in honor of Pastor Linda, on her retirement!
Jan 26th Bible Briefing with Pastor Linda at 10:00am
Feb 13-20th Food Bank Week
Feb 27th St Olaf AGM Please get your Annual Reports into the office by January 31st.
Congratulations Pastor Linda, on your Retirement!
We wish we could throw the biggest party to send you off, but Covid has denied you and us that joy. We will put the celebration off for now, but Bishop Syd will still be coming this Sunday to help Pastor Greg and the rest of the congregation honor you for your many years of service to our Parish and communities. You have been such a big part of all our lives, we love you and will miss you!
Grief Share a grief support group will start meeting on January 19. Every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm at Church of the Open Bible. Cost is $20, to register call 306-773-2362
Week of Prayer Ecumenical Worship service
Postponed to a later date. We will keep you informed of a new date.
Jan 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
8-day online Bible Study Series. Look online at stolaf.ca for more information and how to register
12:15-1:00pm daily except Sunday January 23rd at 3pm
Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeGhrzgtEtd2wehNGffCCV1v3D_2PfZ6
World Day of Prayer Please join us for World Day of Prayer, a prayer movement that invites us to enrich our faith experience with the experience of Christians from other countries and cultures and to bring hope to women touched by injustice. This year the service was written by the World Day of Prayer Committee of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
People can access a video of the 2022 World Day of Prayer service anytime after February 1st - just go to www.wicc.org and look for "World Day of Prayer 2022 Service Video".
If people would like to order a DVD of the service ($20), they can call the Women’s Inter-Church Council of Canada office: 416-929-5184
Bible Studies: Conference call Wednesday at 9:30am
Check your mailboxes for the 2022 Offering Envelopes, if you don’t have any and would like one, please call the office, we have extra!
The Eternity for Today for January to March has arrived.
Congratulations to the cookie bakers and organizers! They raised over $1300.00 for St Olaf.
Congratulations to the perogy makers and organizers! They raised over $700.00.
Dec 21: 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service at Eastside Church of God.
Dec 24: St Olaf Christmas Eve service at7:00pm
Dec 26: Christmas service at 10:30 there is No Christmas Day service.
Christmas Hampers for St. Olaf Families St. Olaf Church and Society Committee are putting together 4 hampers for families at St. Olaf. Everyone has been so generous to our Christmas Hampers already. The list below is what we are still needing, cash is also an option.
The date of delivery will be December 22.
Christmas Day Meals
Turkey or large ham Need 1 more
2 loaves of bread
5 packages bacon or sausage
9 litres of juice
4 cans of peas
4 boxes chocolates/desserts/cake mixes etc.
3 box/bag of seasonal fruit (oranges/apples etc)
Christmas Eve package
4 boxes of cookies/crackers
1 boxes of candy canes
3- boxes of microwave popcorn
CLWR is accepting donations now on its website at clwr.org/BCfloods Donations can also be made by phoning our office at 1.800.661.2597 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00 CDT) or by mailing a cheque to 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.
CLWR “Gifts from the Heart” catalogues are here. Take one or go online at www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty, and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones!
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign 2021 Request for Volunteers We operate the kettles Monday to Saturday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. • The daily shifts are 12-2, 2-4, 4-6 and 6-8pm. • Our locations are The Christmas Room in the SC Mall, The Wheatland Mall, Pharmasave, Urban Cellars and Wal-Mart. • Proof of full Vaccination is required for Volunteering with the Salvation Army. Call 1-306-778-0515 Ext 2229 and leave a message.
Announcements for January 9, 2022
Jan 11th Hope Circle Bible Study via conference call with Pastor Linda at 1:30pm
Jan 11th Music Committee Meeting 1:30pm
Jan 12th Bible Study 9:30am
Jan 12th Confirmation at 4:00pm
Jan 13th Saved by Grace practice Thursday 1:30 pm
Jan 13th Thursday Council Meeting @7:00pm
Connie will not be in the office on Tuesday January 11th.
Check your mailboxes for the 2022 Offering Envelopes, if you don’t have any and would like one, please call the office, we have extra!
We still have Eternity for Today for January to March if you haven’t picked one up or if you need one delivered, let us know!
Grief Share a grief support group will start meeting on January 19. Every Wednesday from 7:00-9:00pm at Church of the Open Bible. Cost is $20, to register call 306-773-2362
The Abushafeh children and their parents are very excited for them to start school in the new semester! The dangerous situation of constant war in Lebanon kept families confined to their homes. It was unsafe for the children to attend school. This will be a long awaited and new experience for them all.
Pastor Linda has received the school lists and most of the supplies have been bought, gym shoes are the only items left to purchase. We would like to thank all of you who generously gave to help others in need. If you are still wanting to give, just earmark your offering to School Supplies.
Week of Prayer Ecumenical Worship service
3:00PM Sunday, January 16th
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Church
114 Kingsmere Place
In-person and live streaming
Jan 18-25 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
8-day online Bible Study Series. Look online at stolaf.ca for more information and how to register
12:15-1:00pm daily except Sunday January 23rd at 3pm
Register here - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdeGhrzgtEtd2wehNGffCCV1v3D_2PfZ6
Announcements for December 12, 2021
Dec 14: Music Committee at 1:30
Dec 14: Church Council at 7:00pm
Bible Studies: Conference call Wednesday at 9:30am
Quilting: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Dec 15: Confirmation at 4:00
Dec 16: Ministerial Advent Service at St. Olaf at Noon.
Dec 21: 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service at Eastside Church of God.
Christmas Hampers for St. Olaf Families St. Olaf Church and Society Committee are putting together 4 hampers for families at St. Olaf. A list will be printed and posted at the church. We will also be sending out an email to the congregation. Please inform the office of your purchase or call to see what items are still needed. Cash is also an option. The date of delivery will be December 21. This list is for 1 family.
Christmas Day Meals Toiletries
Turkey or large ham - Soap
20lbs potatoes - Shampoo
10lbs carrots - Tooth brushes
3 lbs onions - Tooth Paste
2 boxes of stuffing mix - Dental Floss
2 loaves of bread - Bubble Bath
2 packages bacon/sausage
1 box of pancake mix Christmas Eve package
1 bottle of syrup - 3 boxes of cookies/crackers
1.5 dozen eggs - box or container Hot Chocolate mix
4 litres of juice - 1 box of microwave popcorn
2 cans of peas - 1 box of candy canes
3 packets of gravy
4 boxes chocolates/desserts/cake mixes etc.
1 box/bag of seasonal fruit (oranges/apples etc)
Dec 24: Community Christmas Dinner Enjoy a free holiday meal delivered to your home. Pre book by Dec 15 by calling 306-778-2787. Delivery is Dec 24 from 2-5pm. Presented by City of Swift Current and SwiftLink.
Adopt-a Family for the Salvation Army. They are asking for cash donations because of the large volumes of hampers coming in. The Sunday School will once again buy the Children's gifts. Special treats may be donated ex. Chocolates etc. The last date to donate is Dec 14
CLWR invites you to pray for the people of British Columbia, and to consider making a gift to support recovery efforts. As we move to quickly identify partners well-positioned to respond effectively, your gift will provide emergency support and hope for recovery.
CLWR is accepting donations now on its website at clwr.org/BCfloods Donations can also be made by phoning our office at 1.800.661.2597 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00 CDT) or by mailing a cheque to 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.
CLWR “Gifts from the Heart” catalogues are here. Take one or go online at www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty, and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones!
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign 2021 Request for Volunteers We operate the kettles Monday to Saturday from 12:00pm to 8:00pm. • The daily shifts are 12-2, 2-4, 4-6 and 6-8pm. • Our locations are The Christmas Room in the SC Mall, The Wheatland Mall, Pharmasave, Urban Cellars and Wal-Mart. • Proof of full Vaccination is required for Volunteering with the Salvation Army. Call 1-306-778-0515 Ext 2229 and leave a message.
Announcements for January 2, 2022
Cabri Health Centre service Tuesday January 4 at 10:00am
No Cabri Bible Study this Tuesday
Esther Circle meets at the Church January 4th 7:00pm
No Bible Study this Wednesday
No Confirmation this Wednesday
Pastor Linda on Holiday this week January 3-10
Saved by Grace practice Thursday January 6th 1:30 pm
Hope Circle Bible Study via conference call with Pastor Linda January 11 at 1:30pm
We will be making a final deposit on Tuesday Jan 4th for the 2021 year end. Please earmark your envelope 2021 if this is your wish.
Check your mailboxes for the 2022 Offering Envelopes, if you don’t have any and would like one, please call the office, we have extra!
We still have Eternity for Today for January to March if you haven’t picked one up or if you need one delivered, let us know!
Swift Current Ministerial has sponsored the Abushafeh family, from Lebanon, they arrived just before Christmas.
The Abushafeh children and their parents are very excited for them to start school in the new year! The dangerous situation of constant war in Lebanon kept families confined to their homes. It was unsafe for the children to attend school. This will be a long awaited and new experience for them all.
St Olaf would like to help by buying their school supplies to get them through to the end of this school year.
Pastor Linda still has not received the actual supply list but you can make donations of the basics; pencils, pens, crayons, notebooks, binders, etc. or a cash donations will be welcomed.
Announcements for December 5, 2021
Dec 7: 10:00am Pastor Greg at Cabri Prairie Health Centre
Dec 7: 1:30 pm Cabri Bible Study
Bible Studies: Conference call Wednesdays at 9:30am
Quilting: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Dec 8: Confirmation at 3:50
Dec 9 and 16: Ministerial Advent Services will be held here at St Olaf at Noon.
The public is welcome to join us for a half hour in person service or watch at home on our Live Stream.
Dec 21: 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service at Eastside Church of God.
Dec 24: Community Christmas Dinner
Enjoy a free holiday meal delivered to your home. Pre book by Dec 15 by calling 306-778-2787. Delivery is Dec 24 from 2-5pm. Presented by City of Swift Current and SwiftLink.
Adopt-a Family for the Salvation Army. They are asking for cash donations because of the large volumes of hampers coming in. The Sunday School will once again buy the Children's gifts. Special treats may be donated ex. Chocolates etc. The last date to donate is Dec 14.
Cookie Platters to sell. Start baking Today! Please have cookies here by December 10. The ladies will be putting together the Platters to go on sale December 11 from 9:30 to 12 noon. Call Donna Bourgoin at 741-3070 for more information.
CLWR invites you to pray for the people of British Columbia, and to consider making a gift to support recovery efforts. As we move to quickly identify partners well-positioned to respond effectively, your gift will provide emergency support and hope for recovery.
Massive floods and landslides have devastated parts of British Columbia, destroying roads and leaving several mountain towns isolated. At least three people are missing, some 18,000 people are displaced and authorities expect death tolls to rise.
CLWR is accepting donations now on its website at clwr.org/BCfloods Donations can also be made by phoning our office at 1.800.661.2597 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00 CDT) or by mailing a cheque to 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.
Thank you for responding in love to this emergency.
Blessings, Karin Achtelstetter - Executive Director
CLWR “Gifts from the Heart” catalogues are here. Take one or go online at www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty, and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones!
Announcements for Christmas and New Years
Christmas Eve Service is December 24th at 7:00pm
No Christmas Day service
Christmas service on December 26th at 10:30am
Office Hours: Office will be open December 29, from 10:30 to 4:00
Call and leave a message, I will be monitoring them through out the holidays.
Announcements for November 28, 2021
Pastor Greg is back from holiday tomorrow.
Nov 30: Thursday Perogy Making Peeling and cooking potatoes at 8:30 and pinching starts at 1:00. For more information contact Patti Gatzke. Cell 306-741-5093 Home 306-773-6464
Bible Studies: Conference call Wednesdays at 9:30am
Quilting: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Dec 1: Confirmation at 3:50
Dec 2, 9 and 16: Ministerial Advent Services at Noon Hosted by St Olaf Lutheran Church. In person and Live Streamed.
Adopt-a Family for the Salvation Army. They are asking for cash donations because of the large volumes of hampers coming in. The Sunday School will once again buy the Children's gifts. Special treats may be donated ie Chocolates etc. The last date to donate is unknown, at this time, will keep you updated.
Cookie Platters to sell. Start baking Today! Please have cookies here by December 10. The ladies will be putting together the Platters to go on sale December 12. Call Donna Bourgoin at 741-3070 for more info.
CLWR invites you to pray for the people of British Columbia, and to consider making a gift to support recovery efforts. As we move to quickly identify partners well-positioned to respond effectively, your gift will provide emergency support and hope for recovery.
CLWR is accepting donations now on its website at clwr.org/BCfloods Donations can also be made by phoning our office at 1.800.661.2597 (Monday to Thursday, 9:00 – 16:00 CDT) or by mailing a cheque to 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5.
CLWR “Gifts from the Heart” catalogues are here. Take one or go online at www.clwr.org/GFTH to learn more. Your gift to a loved one will provide meaningful, tangible items for people around the world facing hunger, poverty, and the threat of COVID-19. No matter which gift you choose, the gifts you give will change lives and touch your loved ones!
