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The Stuttgart Apology: After working on it for twenty years, in July 2010 the Lutheran World Federation made a formal apology to Mennonite Christians for Lutheran writings and actions of condemnation toward Mennonite Christians during the early Reformation Years. If you wish to read the full reconcilliation document click on http://www.mwc-cmm.org/ and follow links to find it.
On Sunday, September 12 the Government of Canada announced it would
extend the deadline for contributions to its Pakistan Flood Relief Fund
from September 12 to October 3, 2010.
For every eligible donation made by individual Canadians to Canadian
registered charities, such as The United Church of Canada, raising funds
in response to the floods, the government will continue to match those
donations dollar for dollar, until October 3.
For complete details on how to make a donation through the United Church of Canada Web site, please visit the General Council Office website (www.united-church.ca) and click on the banner
(“Pakistan Flood Relief: Get Involved”) on the home page.
Alternately to donate through the Lutheran Church there are a number of options. Donations may also be made through CLWR.
· Online at www.clwr.org/donate. Chose the “General Donation” option. On the form’s drop-down menu, chose Pakistan Flood 2010.
· By credit card over the phone by calling toll-free: 1.800.661.2597.
By sending a cheque made payable to CLWR to 303-392 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6. Please indicate in your correspondence that you wish to contribute to Pakistan Flood 2010.
When you go into the Church Hall today you will see some changes. We welcome the Little Wonders Clubhouse into our midst. They have moved in some furniture and supplies which are used for their program to begin. We look forward to a mutually fulfilling relationship.
Thanks to all who contributed to the Farmer’s Market which began 1 PM on Friday and was sold out by 1:20PM. More Produce and Baking is needed to satisfy the large demand. This is a call for more so that customers will have something to take home.
Because the school closed and their space was lost… Church Council has had a request from Little Wonders Club House pre-school to use the church Fellowship Hall two mornings a week. Council has agreed to it on a trial basis. We look forward to an enriching relationship with them.
PORT-AU-PRINCE Haiti/GENEVA, 15 January 2010 (LWI) – ”It looks like a war zone.” This was how Eric Celiz, finance officer of the Caribbean/Haiti program of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) Department for World Service (DWS) described the situation in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, following the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck on 12 January.
It is said to be the most powerful quake to hit the region in 200 years, causing unimaginable suffering in this Caribbean country which is already one of the poorest in the world.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada (ELCIC), through its partnership with Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR), is appealing to its members for financial support for relief operations underway to assist the people of Haiti. Contributions to the Haiti appeal may be made in the following ways:
- Online at www.clwr.org/donate. In the process of completing the form, you will come across a pull-down menu that allows you to designate a specific project. Choose Haiti Earthquake.
- By calling CLWR’s toll-free number: 1.800.661.2597. If you do not need to use a toll-free line or are calling locally from the Winnipeg area, you can reach CLWR at 204.694.5602.
- By sending a cheque made payable to CLWR to: CLWR, 302-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6. Please indicate in your correspondence that you wish to contribute to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
- Through ELCIC congregations by giving an offering designated to the Haiti Earthquake appeal.
Further information about the LWF/DWS Caribbean/Haiti program is available at: http://www.lutheranworld.org/What_We_Do/DWS/Country_Programs/DWS-Caribbean-Haiti.html
The Christmas season is almost over and we are entering a new decade 2010. Our congregation is thankful for the past year. We continue to serve the community of Shell Lake. It is our hope that all who are connected to us will have a joyfilled and contented year. We look forward to you visiting us often during the year to come. God bless you all.
Pastor David Jensen
To read the Christmas message from the moderator of the United Church, Mardi Tindal, click on (About Us above beside Home)
Welcome to the Partners in Worship site. We are pleased that you have found us. Please return and visit us often. Here you will be able to find information about our congregation…the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and United Church Canada.
Pastor David Jensen, Shell Lake
