The Lutheran Campus Ministry Team,  that’s who!!

What?  Did I hear correctly?  Where did the Lutheran Chaplain go?

After the chaplain’s position was left vacant with recent restructuring and changing of job descriptions within the MNO synod office, the Committee for Mission wanted to reestablish campus ministry.   Because of the desire to include young adults in the planning and carrying out of campus ministry, it was only logical that Peer Ministry be the format.

Our Peer Ministers are 3rd, 4th, and 5th year students whose goal it is to effectively provide Christ’s presence, care and support to their peers on each of our four university campuses in the MNO Synod.  These energetic and enthusiastic individuals met on Saturday, September 8 for orientation and to get to know one another.  Discussions for the day included student support services and settings at each of the universities, brainstorming for upcoming events and a review of the expectations in the job description.  Guided by their faith and the desire to help others, this group is highly motivated to become a resource to their peers on campus, by providing guidance and maintaining support.

So, if you are a student at either Brandon or Lakehead University, or are attending the University of Winnipeg or Manitoba, be expecting a call soon!!

Due to the Rostered Ministers and Professional Leaders Study Conference at Luther Village, The MNO Synod office will be closed from Monday, Sept. 18 through Wednesday Sept. 20.

Sr. Monica Denk, ELCIC International Volunteer Coordinator, is seeking at least one new Volunteer in Mission from the MNO synod this year.  VIM are full-time volunteers who serve away from home, normally for a minimum of six months.  They can be placed with partner churches and other Christian organizations in countries around the world, including Canada. For more information, go to www.elcic.ca/In-Mission-in-the-World.

Fran Schmidt has accepted a conditional offer from ELCIC Mission in the World to be the new ELCIC missionary in Peru.  Fran is in her final year at LTS in Saskatoon, so the offer is conditional upon her completion of the requirements for eligibility for ordination.  In the conditions are met, it is expected that Fran will be deployed in the fall of 2008, first to full-time Spanish language training for a few months and then on to the placement in Lima, Peru.

In August, Margaret Sadler and Marcus Busch started a new one year ELCIC/ELCA joint placement as Short-term missionaries in Cambodia.

Congregations of the MNO Synod are reminded that this Sunday, September 16th is the deadline for congregations to contact Lutheran Urban Ministry about their delegate(s) attendance at the first LUM General Meeting at 441 Sherbrook St. in Winnipeg at 3:00 pm. If you are uncertain about the name of the delegate but are attending, it would be helpful to register as a Church so we know how many are coming.

Sunday, September 23, 2007 – 3:00 pm
441 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg
following worship at 2:15 to which you are also welcome!

Register your delegate by email at bobandvi@shaw.ca, or by phone at 334.4747. Please provide their name, address, telephone, email and congregation. A registration fee of $10.00 (cash or cheque) per delegate will be payable at the door.

Note that only one church has registered so far.

The Reverend Bill Blaikie Member of Parliament

Metro Conference Convention
St. John's Lutheran Church
370 McKenzie Street
8:30 am October 13, 2007

Greening of the Church
by Ryan Anderson
Volunteer Service with the ELCIC and CLWR
by Sister Monica Denk

Registration fee $20
Register with Ginger Patchen
sisterg@mts.net or 269.3699 (h) or 261.7682 (o)

All congregational members are welcome to attend Conference Conventions. The voting delegates are all the ordained ministers in the conference and two lay delegates for each congregation. 
For congregations whose baptized membership exceeds 300,
additional lay delegates for each 300 baptized members or major portion thereof. Metro Council encourages congregations to send at least one youth delegate.

Athletes in Action presents Church Night at the Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 29 at 6 pm.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. the Hamilton Tiger Cats.

An exciting half-time position in the Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land to raise up the ministry of, with, and for Diocesan youth. Working with parishes and the Youth Ministry Leadership Team, the successful candidate will assist in the development and mentoring of leadership for youth ministries, and enable youth ministries through support, education and the encouragement of networking.
Qualifications:

• worshiping member of a Christian community
• relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• experience working with groups and in youth leadership
• excellence in time management, communication skills
• proficiency in Microsoft Office, email and internet use
• valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Criminal Records check and Child Abuse Registry check

For full job description go to www.rupertsland.ca or phone 992.4200.
Email applications to general@rupertsland.anglican.ca by September 26, 2007.

God Pause e-mail devotions are short, meaningful reflections on the following Sunday’s lessons and gospel delivered directly to your e-mail box or you can log on each day to the MNO Synod website. Just click on the Devotions link on the MNO home page to see today's devotion.

To subscribe or to unsubscribe from this daily e-mail list, please visit www.luthersem.edu/email.

By Sunday, you'll be ready for an extra meaningful worship experience.

Devotion writers are all Luther Seminary alumni/ae. Their reflections are a gift to you and to the church.

Christmas and Easter Plays for Sunday Schools
  
Morning Session:  Sunday School Music

1. Learn how to incorporate simple songs and instruments into your Sunday School
2. Understand copyright issues related to the music you use

Afternoon Session: Christmas and Easter Play Ideas

1. Share play ideas
2. Learn how to use and adapt play ideas (for different sizes of Sunday Schools, for children with developmental disabilities)
3. Hear how others have developed their own drama pieces

If you have a Christmas or Easter play that has worked well in your congregation, please bring it with you to share with the group.  There will be time for sharing and discussion in the afternoon.

WHEN:  Saturday, September 22, 2007
TIME:  10:00 am – 2:00 pm - Lunch will be provided
WHERE:  Epiphany Lutheran Church, 200 Dalhousie Dr.
Call Margie Kvern to register at 487-7659

MOTHER/DAUGHTER RETREAT
This is the time you have been waiting for! Come to camp with your mother/daughter for a weekend of bonding, laughter and relaxation. The theme is "Stepping Stones: Stepping from the Ideal to the Real". Resource leaders are mother and daughter teams, Pearl & Caroline Wintoniw and Shelley & Rebecca Schultz. They will be exploring the mother-daughter relationship through stories, song and worship. Due to programming, minimum age, 15 years. Get your registration form from the Luther Village website or your brochure. See you at camp!

Faithlife Financial Annual Golf Tournament
Sept. 22 at 11 am.
River Oaks Golf Course (Waverly south of the Perimeter).

Fun and prizes.

Cost $35 per person. Entry deadline Sept. 17.
Phone Dana or Les @ 632.9721 or 1.800.603.9721.

Christ Lutheran Church in Winnipeg, MB is seeking the services of an organist/choir director. For more information regarding this job position please call the church office (204) 339-8119 or email clchurch@mts.net.