Oct. 21, Zion, Beausejour
Nov. 18, Sherwood Park, Winnipeg
Dec. 16, Host TBA
Jan. 20, St. Stephen's/St Bede's, Winnipeg
Feb. 17 at Advent, Thompson
Mar. 16, Faith, Winnipeg
Apr. 20, Trinity, Starbuck
All services begin at 7 p.m.

LUM is on the move

LUM is Moving
November 1, 2007 to 605 Notre Dame Ave!

We want to invite you to do a close inspection with a cleaning rag in hand. As the premises was previously a Legion, there is a residual cigarette odor that we would like to eliminate prior to running programs.

Get a crew together and come see what all the excitement is about...*October 20, 2007, 9:00 am.*

Bring buckets, rags, scrub brushes - your favourite cleaning tools. Email Meliny meliny4@mts.net or
Marlene marlene.crosschurch@mts.net to sign up.

Thanks and see you there.

LUM Wishlist
Little children's toys
Dishwasher in good working condition
2 washers and dryers in good working condition
Set of drums
Guitars
Leather-like furniture
Tables
Pots and pans
Serving utensils
Baking sheets
Dishes and cups

LUM could use these items prior to November 7.
Please contact Denise Warren at 204.774.3143 if you can help.

We had a great season at camp this summer with many people ministered to in our unique setting...how many of you were involved? If you want to keep those memories of camp alive, or find out what they're about over this upcoming colder season, check out what's coming up from our newsletter on our website www.luthervillage.ca

We have moved into our city office from our rural life, so if you need to talk about Luther Village, call Kim at 783.3337 or drop by our office on 560 Arlington St (Lutheran Church of the Cross basement).

Next on the list: Phoneathon Oct. 14, 15, 16, 22;
Dinner & Dance Nov. 30 - hope to see you there!

This short retreat will assist lay people to discern where God is calling them with their gifts. The retreat will be facilitated by Ms Ruth Vince, a lay professional working in the church as Executive

Director for Evangelical Lutheran Women. Bishop Elaine Sauer will assist Ruth as well. Lay people are encouraged to enter into a dialogue with God and others as they discern what gifts for ministry they have been given and where in the church they might be used to bless God’s mission in the world.

The retreat will be held at St. Benedicts Retreat and Conference Centre (225 Masters Ave.) on Friday, Oct. 19 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Oct. 20 (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.). The retreat is a core requirement for the Certificate in Lay Ministry program but is for anyone wanting to spend time in reflection and intentional conversation about the discernment of their call to serve. Once registered you will receive materials in advance in preparation for retreat.

Registration deadline is October 15th. You may register by email dbeyer@elcic.ca  Cheques should follow immediately to:
MNO Synod, 201-3657 Roblin Blvd., Winnipeg, MB   R3R 0E2

NEWS FLASH - Urgent Request for Sr High Thanksgiving Retreat

Needed : 2 or 3 digital video cameras (and operators). Leaders - do you or one of your youth have access to this equipment? Our presenters would be so happy if you could bring and operate a camera for the creation of a music video. Please let Larry know at the Synod Office (889.3760) or email lulrich@elcic.ca ASAP.

2008 YOUTH GATHERING
Travel Light- Aug. 14-17 in Whitehorse

You've been asking about this AWESOME EVENT at this AWESOME PLACE, and yes, there is a lot of newly posted information on the website (Click here). The National Planning Committee for the Gathering are coordinating a bus trip from Edmonton to Whitehorse, and the details and cost is now available on the website (Click here).

Here are the details in a nutshell:
Who can attend: Young people age 14-19 (you have to turn 14 by December 31, 2008). Please check carefully for the leader requirements.

Cost of Gathering: $495
Registration Opens: January 2, 2008
Registration Limit: 1200 persons, so register early.
National Bus Trip from Edmonton to Whitehorse (and back to Edmonton) $475

Bus trip activities begin on Monday, August 11 at 5:00 pm, and the bus will return to Edmonton on Tuesday, August 19 by 6:00 pm.
Bus trip covers accommodations and all meals, except supper on Monday, August 11 and supper on August 19.

How do we get to Edmonton from MNO: Most leaders/groups are talking about flying to Edmonton. While the airlines have not yet totally set the fares for next year, because it is peak season, group and convention fares are estimated to be between $450-500 (including taxes) from Winnipeg to Edmonton and back. For our friends in Thunder Bay, it's a bit higher. More information on group fares/schedules will be coming out from the MNO Synod office by January 1, 2008. Your group is also free to book flights on their own, perhaps being able to use air miles or trying to capitalize on seat sales.

So what's the total cost per person? In the neighborhood of $1500.

Are there other options to getting there?
1) Flying directly to Whitehorse is an option for those with severe time constraints.
2) ANOTHER BUS from Winnipeg??? That is also a possibility that the MNO Youth Committee are considering. The issue is that it adds 3 days to the trip, leaving August 10, and returning August 20. The savings would be about $200 per person. If this is an option that you want the MNO Youth Committee to plan, we will need at least 45 participants interested in this possibility. Please let Larry Ulrich (lulrich@elcic.ca) know by October 31, 2007 if this is an option that your participants are considering.

FUNDRAISING IDEAS
Why not use YOOTH LOOPS in CrossWord on our MNO website to share what your group is doing? Email your ideas to rscherger@elcic.ca. It will allow us to hear all the ideas that are out there that will help us to TRAVEL LIGHT, Whitehorse.

Interpersonal conflict can seem like a very risky business.
As Church folks, we care deeply about our faith, our values, and our relationships with one another. We value peace and harmony and find it difficult to imagine how we might discuss issues with one another.

Differing theologies, differing values, and issues as seemingly insignificant as “who holds the key to the kitchen cupboard” can divide us. Avoiding these issues can be just as destructive!

Conflict has the potential to transform our relationships with one another and deepen our faith. When handled well, it can strengthen us as a faith community and give us new clarity and energy for ministry.

The synod office has a postage meter available for sub-let. If you have an interest in taking over the lease, please contact Debbie Beyer at the synod office at (204) 889-3760 or dbeyer@elcic.ca.

Pitney Bowes - DM330L (Meter and Scale)
Quarterly payments: approximately $680.00
Lease expires: March 31, 2011.

LAMPPOST online edition

The LAMPPOST October edition is now available online: https://lampministry.charityfinders.com/LAMPPost/Oct2007

Here’s a preview:
Oh! You’re Here Already?!” …not the best thing to hear upon your arrival at the community. You’ve just spent months meeting, preparing, and planning to teach VBS. It means that you might not have a place to stay. It means that the kids probably didn’t know you were coming…
New on the LAMP website
Called to Reach Out, a women’s devotion, will challenge you to examine your own faith as you hear stories from a long-time volunteer…
Order the 2007 LAMP Advent Devotion book… 
Download the fall issue of The LAMPlighter…
Velkomin-Nordheim Bed & Breakfast…Julie Thorarinson, is the owner and hostess of this B & B in Thompson, Manitoba, and a supporter of the mission--and missionaries--of LAMP. Julie goes “above and beyond the call.”…
Word from the Mission Field…God not only changes the lives of the people we minister to, but He also changes the lives of those who go! Wade was a member of this year’s Sports Ministry team…
A Light for Your Path …After praying, one of the girls started the music, not knowing which song would be played…Each child began to quietly sing along and do the motions; the words seemed to have special meaning for them following our time of prayer…
Blessings!
Jeanne Johnson, Dir. of Communications

We would like to introduce you to a place and a concept.

Rivendell House is a place for pastoral couples and others involved in church leadership and para-church organizations. It especially targets those who are feeling spiritually, emotionally and/or mentally wounded or depleted in Christian service and are in search of spiritual renewal, restored relationships, and physical relaxation.

The primary ministry at Rivendell House is to provide an environment where ministry leaders and their spouses can come away from their normal daily routine and retreat to an urban setting free from the obligations of ministry. We provide quiet time to be in the presence of God, time to relax and to process their lives and relationships.

Visit the Rivendell House website to find out more. www.rivendellhouse.ca

KAIROS : Canadian Ecumenical Justice initiatives invites you to  RE-ENERGIZE yourself, your church, your community, and our world!

Our thirst for oil is killing people, and the planet - and it doesn't have to be this way! Are you worried about the reckless over-consumption you see in God's world? Want to learn about ways

of changing yourself?Want to talk
about ways of changing your church
or community? Want to change the
world?

Start by joining us at
an intergenerational event at:

KNOX UNITED CHURCH
400 Edmonton Street Winnipeg
7:30 PM Saturday October 13