January 7, 2024  Announcements

The announcements will be updated on the website; stolaf.ca

Tonight: Confirmation at 7:00pm

Jan 9: 2:00pm Hope Circle at the church

Jan 9: 7:00pm Church Council

Jan 10: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Jan 10: Quilting at 1:00pm

Jan 11: “Saved by Grace” plays at 2:00pm at The Meadows

Jan 12: Care Home services: 1:45 The Meadows and 2:45 Cypress House

The Youth still have Soup Jars to sell! Proceeds help to fund their next trip to CLAY! They have gluten free soup too! Check at the office, 306-773-4697.

For the next 2 Sundays, we will take up a collection for the Food Bank so bring your non-perishable items and put them in the bin.

Dec 12: 1:30pm Music Committee

Dec 12: 5:30pm St Olaf Council Meeting

Dec 13: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Dec 13: 1:00pm Quilting Ladies

Dec 13: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at Prairie View Lodge

Dec 14: 10:30am The Meadows Blue Christmas

Dec 14: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at The Meadows

Dec 17: Care home services 2:00pm at Golden West Manor 3:00pm at Heritage Towers.  All are welcome!

Adopt a Family: We have adopted a family from The Salvation Army. It’s a single Dad with a 4-year-old Son. They would like $200 for the food and a $75 gift for the child. We can buy a gift for the father as well and some treats to go along with. ie. Popcorn, crackers, hot chocolate etc.   There are envelopes on the back with Adopt a Family, any extra money will go towards a couple of Hampers for our own families. Deadline for donations to the Adopt a Family is Dec 17th.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Dec 17th - 7:00 pm, Melodies of Christmas at First United Church.

Dec 21: 7:00pm Blue Christmas Service at The East Side Church of God. 

The Youth are set up in the foyer to sell their Soup Jars! Proceeds help to fund their next trip to CLAY! They have gluten free soup too!

The Office will open Tuesday January 2nd. 

Today:  Birthday Potluck lunch to celebrate our December birthdays. Come and join us.  Cake will be supplied.

Jan 2: Pastor Greg will be in Cabri at the Prairie Health Centre at 10:00am.

Jan 2: Esther Circle and Bible study, 7:00pm at the church.

Jan 3: Bible Study 9:30am

Jan 3: Quilting 1:00pm

Jan 4: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at Cypress House

Jan 5: 11:00am Funeral for Ernst Schlichting. Lunch to follow. 

The Youth still have Soup Jars to sell! Proceeds help to fund their next trip to CLAY! They have gluten free soup too! Check at the office, 306-773-4697.

St Olaf Financials for Oct & Nov - 2 months

Income:  $45,867.60 (includes Fall supper $7665.51 and perogy sales $1,075.00)

Expenses: $46,899.29

Shortfall of - $1,031.69

This does not include the cookie walk that raised over $7,000!

Sadly, our year to date losses equal $138,594.47. Of note, $11,786.47 is maintenance and repairs (new windows, sprinkler timers and regular maintenance)

Today: Potluck lunch and Birthday Cake after the service to celebrate all the November birthdays. We will also be having entertainment by “Saved by Grace,” to commemorate the moving of our friends, Allen and Isabella Sundby.

Tonight: Confirmation at 7:00pm

Nov 29: 9:30am Adult Bible Study begins

Nov 29: Quilting at 1:00pm

Nov 30: “Saved by Grace” Practice @ 1:30

Dec 1: Care Home Service at Pioneer Manor from 3:00 to 4:00

Dec 2: Cookie Walk 9:00 to 1:00 Ladies we need to get baking, only 1 week left! Lefse and Perogies for sale. Soup Lunch for a free will offering

Readers: There is a sign-up sheet on the white board for the months of December to February. Please help by signing up. Loralee Thanks you!

The Chiropractors of Swift Current are holding their Annual Toasty Toes Sock Drive.  We have been collecting socks for this initiative. They will be delivered on November 30. Please get them in by this Wed Nov 29th.

Dec 3: Intergenerational Kickoff to Advent Event! When: 9:30am before Sunday Service There will be singing, crafts and games to be played. If you cannot attend but would like an activity bag made up for you, to pick up later, please call the office at 306-773-4697. 

December 7: Ministerial Advent Service, at St Olaf at Noon. Lunch served by Christ the Redeemer Parish

December 10th - Swift Current Oratorio Choir will present their Christmas performance at 3:00 pm, and 7:30 pm, at Zion Mennonite Church.

December 17th - 7:00 pm, It's back!! Melodies of Christmas at First United Church.

“On Eagles Wings is an ecumenical Christian Ministry that proclaims Jesus Christ and serves the church and individuals in remote and isolated areas of northern Canada” They have sent copies of their Daily Devotional “Advent Reflections”   Take a copy and if you enjoy their daily reflections consider making a donation using the envelope inside the booklet.

CLWR's Gift from The Heart 2023 Catalogues have arrived. Please take one or go online at clwr.org/GFTH to order. 

A BLESSED CHRISTMAS to all! 

Pastor Greg Kiel, Pastor Patti Sherk, Connie Rayner and families.

The Office will be closed between Christmas and New Years and will open Tuesday January 2nd. 

St Olaf Christmas Services:

Dec 24: 10:30am Advent service

Dec 24: 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Dec 25: 10:30 Christmas Day

Dec 28: 2:00pm “Saved by Grace” at Cypress House

Dec 31: Birthday Potluck lunch after the 10:30 service.

Jan 2: Pastor Greg will be in Cabri at the Prairie Health Centre at 10:00am.

Jan 2: Esther Circle Bible study at 7:00pm 

The Youth still have Soup Jars to sell! Proceeds help to fund their next trip to CLAY! They have gluten free soup too! Check at the office, 306-773-4697.

Nov 19: Care Home service 3:00pm at Prairie View Lodge, All are welcome!

Nov 19: Youth make soup Jars at 5:00 with Pizza when they are done.

Nov 19: Confirmation at 7:00pm

Nov 20: Lefse making. Starts at 10:00am Need someone to cook and rice 10lbs of potatoes.  Let Donna know at 306-741-3070

Nov 22: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Nov 22: Quilting at 1:00pm

Nov 23: “Saved by Grace” at Cypress House at 2:00pm

Nov 26: Potluck lunch and Birthday cake after the service to celebrate all the November birthdays.

Dec 3: Intergenerational Kickoff to Advent Event!  When: 9:30am before Sunday Service, there will be singing, crafts and games to be played.  If you cannot attend but would like an activity bag made up for you, to pick up later, please call the office at 306-773-4697.

Library News: Things have been quiet, and we are looking for suggestions for books or how we can better use our space. Leave us a note or come talk to us at church.  Thanks, Heidi Laing and Kendra Brandt

What’s Happening at St Olaf? Newsletter Pick up your copy at the back of the church or see it on the website.

The Chiropractors of Swift Current are holding their Annual Toasty Toes Sock drive again this year. We will be collecting socks for this initiative. Please put your donations in the basket at the back.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS  December 10th - Swift Current Oratorio Choir will present their Christmas performance at 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm, at Zion Mennonite Church. 

December 17th - 7:00 pm, It's back!! Melodies of Christmas at First United Church.

Pickup your pots, roasters, towels, pie plates etc from the fall supper!

YOUTH: Friendship jars are available in the office. These make great Christmas presents! Only $10, it makes a big pot of delicious soup! This is a fundraiser for the Youth.  Call 306-773-4697 or stop by 665 Central Ave North. 

Dec 20: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

The Quilting Ladies are taking a Christmas break, they will be back on January 3rd.

Dec 21: 1:30pm “Saved by Grace” Practice at St Olaf 

Dec 21: Blue Christmas Service 7:00pm at East Side Church of God

St Olaf Christmas Services:

Dec 24: 10:30am Advent service

Dec 24: 7:00pm Christmas Eve Candlelight service

Dec 25: 10:30 Christmas Day

We are looking for Readers for the following services: Dec 24 at 10:30am; Dec 25th, Christmas Day and Dec 31st at 10:30am. If you can help, please call the office at 306-773-4697. 

Adopt a Family:  Thank you all for your generous donations towards our Salvation Army family and to our own, St Olaf families.

We’ve been hearing from many people and agencies in the community how generous St Olaf Church is, that is due to the generosity of our congregations' time, talents and funds!

God Bless you all!

Sunday Nov 12: Confirmation at 7:00pm

Nov 13: Perogy Bee 8:30 peel and cook potatoes; 1:00 pinch. Supplies needed: Russet Potatoes, Cheez Whiz, Flour and onions. Signup sheet on the white board.

Nov 14: Council Meeting at 7:00pm

Nov 14:  Canadian Foodgrains Bank is celebrating 40 Years with a Supper at Bridgeway Community Church at 6:00pm. Call Rick Block at 306-222-8977 to register. 

Nov 15: 9:30am Adult Bible Study

Nov 15: Funeral for Jean White at 2:00pm

Nov 16: “Saved by Grace” practice at 1:30

Nov 19: Care Home service 3:00pm at Prairie View Lodge,  All are welcome!

Nov 19: Youth are making Soup Jars at 5:00, followed by Pizza then confirmation. They are needing 30-pint sized jars. Please drop off at the church.

Library News: Things have been quiet, and we are looking for suggestions for books or how we can better use our space. Leave us a note or come talk to us at church.  Thanks, Heidi Laing and Kendra Brandt

What’s Happening at St Olaf?  Pick up your copy of the newsletter at the back of the church, or click on the link below.

SC Community Fridge Initiative on the bulletin board for anyone to read. If you want more info, its in the Newsletter, or go to there Facebook page:  Swift Current Community Fridge Initiative.

The Chiropractors of Swift Current are holding their Annual Toasty Toes Sock drive again this year. We will be collecting socks for this initiative. Please put your donations in the basket at the back.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 10th - Swift Current Oratorio Choir will present their Christmas performance at 3:00 pm, and 7:00 pm, at Zion Mennonite Church.

December 17th - 7:00 pm, It's back!! Melodies of Christmas at First United Church.

Thank you to all who made our Fall Supper such a huge success! Please pickup your pots, roasters, towels, pie plates etc from the kitchen and supply rooms downstairs!