April 13, 2025 Palm/Passion Sunday

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship April 13, Palm Sunday.

Thank you to our lectors: Paul Weatherington, Mik Bickis, Chris Martin & Betty Warren; ushers: the Lindenbach family; musician Cherie Jarock & Trumpet Carolyn Jarock; and technical support Greg-Fowlie Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the alter guild for palm prep, Deacon Alexa for Lunch & Learn following the service, and Heather Ward and Sheila Mogk for serving coffee.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/FLc747emDZg

TO NOTE:

You are important to Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS), and we value your feedback. At present LTS is re-evaluating its values section of the Strategic Plan. We are seeking your assistance in this work. This link will take you to a short 5-minute survey to complete. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG2CPZW

We ask that surveys be submitted by April 15th, 2025, at the latest. We really appreciate your input!

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

April 6, 2025 - 5th Sunday in Lent

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship April 6, Fifth Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Lindsay Woods, communion assistant Linda Jarock, ushers Noreen Donald & Jessica Kelley, musician Mik Bickis, soloist Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the alter guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/v_NIYGINN7I

TO NOTE:

You are important to Lutheran Theological Seminary (LTS), and we value your feedback. At present LTS is re-evaluating its values section of the Strategic Plan. We are seeking your assistance in this work. This link will take you to a short 5-minute survey to complete. Survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MG2CPZW

We ask that surveys be submitted by April 15th, 2025, at the latest. We really appreciate your input!

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 28, 2025 - 4th Sunday in Lent

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship March 30, Fourth Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Angie Johnson, communion assistant Kathryn Cameron, ushers Wayne Carlson & Larry Trenouth, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to Marie Ebbert & Rene Baxter of the alter guild for communion prep and Pastor Greg & Deacon Alexa for their assistance during communion. And special thanks to the choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/g3IzZTUNRUY

TO NOTE:

Please Save April 5th to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of our members Marie with a Come and Go Tea from 2 to 4 PM.

Deepest condolences to the family of Don Gwozdz with his sudden passing last week.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 23, 2025 - Third Sunday in Lent

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship March 23, Third Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, coffee hosts Betty & Ted Warren, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. 

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/ih3hGkOu5nI

TO NOTE:

Please Save April 5th to celebrate the 80th birthday of one of our members with a Come and Go Tea from 2 to 4 PM.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 16, 2025 Second Sunday in Lent

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship March 16, Second Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Betty Warren, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Wes Ulmer, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to altar guild, Marie Ebbert & Rene Baxter, for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/owjq3VZoYgg

TO NOTE:

The wheelchair, walker, and crutches are missing from the storage space just off the 7th street door.  If anyone has borrowed them, could you please let the church know.  Thanks very much!

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 8, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship March 9, First Sunday in Lent.

Thank you to our lector Paul Weatherington, ushers Wayne & Lorne Carlson, musician & choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Rene & Leverne Baxter for serving as coffee hosts and to the choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/wlQfik1rMoE

TO NOTE:

  • The Celebration of Life for Ron Belke will be Saturday, March 8 at 1:30PM at Augustana.

  • Midweek-Lenten Service 1 will be Wednesday, March 12 at Augustana starting at 5:30 PM with soup, followed by the service.

 Blessings on your weekend!
 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

March 1, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship Transfiguration of Our Lord, March 2nd.

The March Newsletter is also attached.

Thank you to our lector & communion assistant, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Noreen Donald, musician Mik Bickis, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion preparation, the choir for the special music with Cherie Jarock on violin.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/GRYzrNC6stI

TO NOTE:

The Augustana Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on immediately after the church service. Quorum is 30 people. Attendance is in-person only. Paper copies of the Annual Report are in the church and you can find it online.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 21, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship February 23rd, the 7th Sunday after Epiphany which is also New Members Sunday!

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Ruari & Toleff Tastad, musician Cherie Jarock, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. Thanks also to Heather Ward & Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld for serving as coffee hosts and to the choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/aoqD9ZfsMmk

TO NOTE:

  • An invitation to gather together for connection, prayer, and solidarity with trans and non-binary siblings and their families. We will gather on Sunday, February 23 at 2pm at St. Martin's United Church (2617 Clarence Ave). Thank you to St. Martin's for providing the space for this sacred time together. If you have any questions, please contact Fruits of the Spirit by emailing faithfilledfruits@gmail.com. 

  • The Augustana Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on March 2, immediately after the church service. Quorum is 30 people. Please contact Pat Blakley at blakleyp@sasktel.net by Saturday February 22 if you are unable to attend in person and will require a link to Zoom. The AGM is planned as an in-person only meeting.  Paper copies of the Annual Report are in the church and you can find it online.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

February 15, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship February 16th, the 6th Sunday after Epiphany. The 2024 Annual Report is also attached. Paper copies are in the church.

Thank you to our lector & communion assistant Katie Ottley, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion prep. Special Thanks to Rev. Dr. Kyle Schiefelbein-Guerrero for leading this Sunday’s service.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/k7iaeht0-F4

TO NOTE:

An invitation to gather together for connection, prayer, and solidarity with trans and non-binary siblings and their families. Whether you are a firm believer in the power of prayer or are someone would just needs to be surrounded by the power of loving community - you are welcome to join us! We will gather on Sunday, February 23 at 2pm at St. Martin's United Church (2617 Clarence Ave). Thank you to St. Martin's for providing the space for this sacred time together. If you have any questions, please contact Fruits of the Spirit by emailing faithfilledfruits@gmail.com.

February 7, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday Worship February 9th, the 5th Sunday after Epiphany.

Just a reminder that Lunch & Learn is this Sunday after the service.

Thank you to our lector Noreen Donald, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Larry Trenouth, musician & choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the choir for the special music, and to the coffee crew of Linda Catton & Heather Ward. Special Thanks to Deacon Alexa Wallace for leading this Sunday’s service.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/PxcJVXTnZjI

TO NOTE:

The Augustana Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on March 2, immediately after the church service. The Annual Report will be available by February 16. The AGM is planned as an in-person only meeting. Zoom, however, will be available if required. Please contact Pat Blakley at blakleyp@sasktel.net by February 22 if you are unable to attend in person and will require a link to Zoom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Kirk, Pat or another member of Church Council. Quorum is 30 people.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 31, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday February 2, the Presentation of Our Lord. The February Newsletter is also attached.

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, our acolytes, communion assistant Pat Blakely, ushers Jane Bickis & Noreen Donald, musician & choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the choir for the special music, and to the altar guild for the communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/icTrRNLYuRE

TO NOTE:

The Augustana Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on March 2, immediately after the church service. The Annual Report will be available by February 16. The AGM is planned as an in-person only meeting. Zoom, however, will be available if required. Please contact Pat Blakley at blakleyp@sasktel.net by February 22 if you are unable to attend in person and will require a link to Zoom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Kirk, Pat or another member of Church Council. Quorum is 30 people.

 Have a blessed weekend!

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 24, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 26, the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany.

Thank you to our lector Katie Ottley, ushers Kathryn Cameron & Marie Ebbert, musician & choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the choir for the special music, and to the coffee crew of Kathryn Cameron, Marie Ebbert and Isabel Zacharias.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/n3jb7njkeBg

TO NOTE:

The Augustana Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on March 2, immediately after the church service. Please submit committee reports to Lorene by January 27. The Annual Report will be available by February 16. The AGM is planned as an in-person only meeting. Zoom, however, will be available if required. Please contact Pat Blakley by February 22 if you are unable to attend in person and will require a link to Zoom. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Pastor Kirk, Pat or another member of Church Council. Quorum is 30 people.

Augustana 2024 Tax Receipts will be issued during the first 2 weeks of February or before. Secondary receipts for January & February will be issued in March unless otherwise notified.

Blessings on your weekend!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 17, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 19, the 2nd Sunday after Epiphany.

Thank you to our lector Wayne Carlson, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, communion assistant Katie Ottley, musician Anna-Marie Skogsrud, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Sharon Buck for the special music, and to the altar guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/eU2dSluwk64

Blessings on your weekend and stay warm!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 10, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 12, the Baptism of our Lord.

Thank you to our lector Paul Weatherington, ushers Jane Bickis & Heather Ward, musician Cherie Jarock, choir director Deborah Buck, and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Choir for the special music, to Rene & Leverne Baxter for serving as coffee hosts, with special thanks to Pastor Marilyn for providing the message this Sunday.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/-Ly2yfPet38

Please note that the Fellowship Hall is not accessible until Monday Afternoon due to the stripping and waxing of the floors. Access to the kitchen is still available.

Blessings on your weekend,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

January 3, 2025

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday January 5, the Epiphany of our Lord.

Thank you to our lector Margareth Peterson, communion assistants Pat Blakley and Noreen Donald, ushers Jane Bickis & Larry Trenouth, musician Mik Bickis, and technical support Bryan Tastad for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the altar guild for communion prep.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/VsE3fLTvQcc

Please note the January Newsletter is also attached.

Blessings,

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 28, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and the Children’s Activity Sheets for Sunday December 29, the 1st Sunday of Christmas, our Lessons & Carol Service.

Thank you to our lectors Ruth Zuk, Bryan Tastad, & Noreen Donald, ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson, choir director Deborah Buck, & the Augustana-St. Timothy’s Choir, and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship. Thanks also to Mik Bickis & Deb Buck (organ & piano), Anna Marie Skogsrud (Piano & vocal), Bryan Tastad (clarinet) for their musical talents.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/afpOWSZXBCE

TO NOTE:

Pastor Kirk will be out of the office from December 26th to January 2nd.

Lorene will be out of the office Dec. 26, 27, Dec. 31, Jan. 1.

Happy New Year!

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 24, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletins and the Children’s Activity Sheets for December 24th (6PM and 8PM) and December 25th.

December 24th Christmas Eve 6PM Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/WrI1jriQDfg

Thank you to the 6PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors Chris Martin & Paul Weatherington, ushers Tim Blakley & Alice/Wilmer Hamp, musician Anna Marie Skogsrud, choir director Deb Buck, and technical support Karen Wallace. Also thanks to our acolyte, the Augustana-St. Timothy’s choir with soloist Pat Blakley for their musical talents. 

December 24th Christmas Eve 8PM: This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you the 8PM Christmas Eve worship assistants: lectors Mik Bickis & Echo Fettes, communion assistants Pat Blakley & Marilyn Fowlie-Neufeld & Margareth Peterson, ushers Marie Lovrod & Heather Ward, and musician & choir director Deborah Buck. Thank you also to the altar guild for the communion preparations and our acolyte. And special thanks to the choir with soloist Echo Fettes , and Elsa & Hannah Lissel-DeCorby for their musical talents. 

December 25th at 10:30AM : This is an in-person service only with Holy Communion.

Thank you to our lector Chris Martin, communion assistant Linda Stauffer, ushers Cherie Jarock & Toleff & Ruari Tastad, and the altar guild for communion preparations. Special thanks to musician & choir director Deborah Buck, the choir, and violinist Cherie Jarock for their musical talents.

Have a blessed Christmas all.

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 20, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this 4th Sunday of Advent.

 Thank you to our lector Pat Blakley; ushers Edith & Lorne Carlson; musician Cherie Jarock; choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Karen Wallace for assisting in worship. Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music, to special musical guests Mabel & Henry Harrington, and to Ruari & Toleff Tastad for their talents on the Cello & Violin.

 Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/qWfuM35guag

 TO NOTE:

Our Deepest Condolences to the Nordstrom family in the loss of Bruce.

 Christmas Info

Dec. 24, 6 PM: Livestream, Candlelight, no communion

Dec. 24, 8 PM: No livestream, Candlelight, Holy Communion

Dec. 25, 10:30 AM: No livestream, Holy Communion

Dec. 29, 10:30 AM: Livestream, Lessons & Carols

Dec. 30, 12PM: Final deposit of cheques and cash for 2024.

 The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts.

Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 13, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this 3rd Sunday of Advent.

Thank you to our lector Betty Warren; communion assistants: James & Mason Lindenbach, Katie Ottley, Margareth Peterson, & Paul Weatherington; ushers the Lindenbach family; musician & choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Greg Fowlie-Neufeld for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the altar guild for preparing communion, the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music, and to Pastor Marilyn for assisting with the clarinet for the Prelude.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/AtPa53jrGNg

TO NOTE:

Christmas Services

Dec. 24, 6 PM: Livestream, Candlelight, no communion

Dec. 24, 8 PM: No livestream, Candlelight, Holy Communion

Dec. 25, 10:30 AM: No livestream, Holy Communion

Dec. 29, 10:30 AM: Livestream, Lessons & Carols

The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts. Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council.

 Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin

December 6, 2024

Dear Church Family,

Please find attached the Bulletin, Announcements, and the Children’s Activity Sheets for this Sunday.

Thank you to our lector Linda Jarock; ushers Betty & Ted Warren; musician Mik Bickis; choir director Deb Buck; and technical support Katie Ottley for assisting in worship.  Thanks also to the Augustana-St. Timothys Choir for the special music.

Worship link: https://youtube.com/live/QUb9JwhlQ_Y

TO NOTE:

  • The funeral of Evelyn Schumacher will be 2 PM at Augustana on Monday, Dec. 9th. The funeral will also be livestreamed by Mourning Glory Funeral Services at https://funeraweb.tv/en/diffusions/100575

  • The congregation of Augustana is collecting a secret Christmas/Year End Gift of cash for Pastor Kirk. If you wish to contribute, please enclose your donation in a cream-coloured envelope (found in a basket at the back of the church) and mark it “Pastor’s Gift”. If contributing a cheque, please make it payable to Kirk Tastad. Gifts will be accepted until noon on December 29th and are not eligible for charitable donation tax receipts. 

Many Blessings on behalf of your Church Council

Lorene Jewitt, Office Admin