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NINE GREAT CANADIAN NEIGHBOURS IN WINNIPEG RECEIVE SURPRISE GIFTS

They are ordinary people living extraordinary lives and their next door neighbours wanted to thank them!
On Saturday, June 9, CJOB GodTalk co-hosts David Balzer and Melissa McEachern, along with photographer Grant Hoeppner, spent 5 hours criss-crossing the city of Winnipeg in a 15-passenger van delivering deluxe leather chairs, Eco Green lawn treatment packages and a gardening gift certificate to nine unsuspecting great Canadian neighbours. The Great Canadian Neighbour Contest ran on cjob.com, GodTalk.com and the GodTalk radio show from May 1 – June 5, 2007 inviting people to enter their neighbours by simply “telling us what’s so great about your Winnipeg neighbour!”
A random draw from all Contest entries identified nine neighbours who would receive a surprise prize pack.

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LUM welcomes new Ministry Leader
The Board of the Lutheran Urban Ministry is pleased to announce that Denise Warren has accepted the position of Ministry Leader and Manager and will begin her work among us on June 25th. She brings a wealth of experience to this position. Her start-up plans include the following: first meeting with the community participants, then with the volunteers whose assistance is essential to our ongoing ministry, and then with congregations and individuals who have a desire to be involved in this outreach ministry of our church. We give thanks to God for the grace that we experience daily and the opportunity we have to share this with others.
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Synod Fall Retreat information available
Junior High and Senior High Youth Retreat information is coming to a congregation near you. Yes, we're barely into summer, but the fall youth retreat information for the synod retreats at Luther Village is hot off the press and is being mailed to your congregation this week. Get the message out now before everyone goes on vacation, and get your registrations in early so as not to be disappointed, since we have a limit of 80 participants for each retreat. Follow the link below to find information, posters and registration forms
Click here for the most important information
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From the Committee for Mission
Sr. Monica Denk, International Volunteer Coordinator for CLWR/ELCIC, has just released updates for service opportunities. The poster for CLWR International Volunteer Service lists opportunities in 12 countries, while the one for ELCIC Volunteers in Mission lists opportunities in 23 countries. The ELCIC is endorsing the ELCA Global Mission Event in Columbus Ohio, July 19-22, 2007. As part of its mandate for Mission in the World, the Committee has set aside $300 to aid a member of the MNO Synod to attend. To find out more about the event, click here. Then, contact Pastor Matthew Diegel, osimm@tbaytel.net to apply for this grant.
To see the list of of service opportunities, click here.
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Rally for the Raza family
Friends Here is some information that was forwarded to me. Our convention and joint day are unable with this short notice to act on this matter. The Raza family of in sanctuary at Crescent Fort Rouge United Church. A personal friend of mine, Jim, is on the committee that is giving the family sanctuary. The following letter gives some indication of how we might get involved. Don Engel Dean June 20th is World Refugee Day and a rally is being planned at the church (Crescent Fort Rouge) that evening (7:30) to show support for the Raza family and their case, and to demonstrate to the Government of Canada that there is wide awareness of and support for their claim. Here are some possibilities to consider: Send a message to the Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, Diane Finley asking her to grant them the ability to stay in Canada Make postcards to Diane Finely available to your delegates (we can provide the postcards) Have someone come to the rally on behalf of your meeting – or send a message to be read at the rally If there is free time that evening suggest that numbers of people come to the rally.
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Invitation to installation
Sisters and Brothers in Ministry The Installation of David Saude is June 24 at Faith Lutheran Church at 7:00 PM. Rostered ministers are invited to robe and wear WHITE stoles (St. John the Baptist) and gather at 6:30 PM. See you there.
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Pictures from Ethiopia
We have received some pictures from Pastor Art Leichnitz in Ethiopia.
Check out the pictures Pastor Art Leichnitz sent from Ethiopia
Go to the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus website
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Party in the park
Play ball in Brunkild! Sunday, July 1st, Brunkild Park (south on hwy 3, about 10 min. past Sanford) Co-ed Slow Pitch (6/4) -- $100/Team 10 AM Worship in the park 11 AM Children's bike parade 11:30 AM Lunch 1 PM Play ball! & children's activities 5 PM Supper -- BBQ beef on a bun All proceeds go to the purchase of new play equipment for the park! All youth groups are encouraged to come and play ball! Or anyone else! Individual players welcome! Call Russ @ 736.4007 for tournament information
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Cameroon Companion Synod Program
The MNO synod is about to launch an exciting new program to educate Lutherans about the opportunties to partner with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cameroon, our companion Synod in western Africa. Epiphany Lutheran was the site of a special dinner last Wednesday to hilight the possibilities, raise awareness and build excitement for the program. The dinner was attended by rostered ministers of the synod and representatives of several congregations. During the event, organizer Mark Kinzel unveiled the program's new website. Cameroon Companions is looking to raise $150,000 to fund various projects. The synod is asking for your prayers, financial support and commitment that will allow us to complete our targeted projects and to send a message of hope and partnership to our companions in Cameroon.
To view the projects, click here

Click her to see more photos from the event

Go to the MNO Companion Synod web page
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Luther Village
Upcoming June events... please post and lead people to joining us for one of our weekend/day long retreats/events. Links for details on our website (www.luthervillage.ca) Only 13 seats left on the bus! You don't want to miss this! Bus Road Trip for a day! June 16 - You've been putting it off long enough...come and experience what Luther Village is all about! Geared to first time visitors - or bring along a newcomer for the day of camp. Only $25 for the bus, 2 meals at camp and as much camp activity as we can immerse you in 7 1/2 hours! Small Fry Camp - June 22-24...those who are completing grades 2 & 3 are invited to sample all that camp has to offer in one great weekend! Swimming, games, hiking, campfire and singing together with your counsellors and friends! See link to poster for more details! Register NOW! It's almost time for camp!
Click here to download and print the Bus Trip poster
Click here to download the Small Fry Camp poster
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Invitation to Birch Hills 100th
In celebration of our 100th Anniversary, we would like to invite all former pastors, members, former members and friends of Birch Hills Lutheran Church. We ask not only for your attendance, but for those of you who have musical or theatrical talents to participate at the talent night as well. Please reply including your intention to sing, play, read or act. When deciding on what your contribution will be, please bear in mind our 100th Anniversary theme which is “Relationship and Love”. A warm welcome is extended to all! If you would like to attend, please contact Eldon Danielson at 306.749.3106, email: edanielson@sasktel.net or send the reply card. Please remember to include the number in your family who will want the beef on a bun and luncheon. It helps us in planning for food.
For a event info & a list of local accommodations, click here.
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CLWR News Headlines
Swaziland to receive latest shipment. Africa encounter filling up quickly.
Read the stories
Go to CLWR website
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June 12, 2007 Volume 1, Issue 17 Editor: Rick Scherger