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Small Congregations &
Alternative Ministries Task Force
This task force was struck as a result of a motion from
the 2008 Synod Convention which urged the Synod to address the needs of
smaller struggling congregations.
The task force is currently composed of five members; Alan & Gerry
Oliver from Admiral, SK, Ken Wersch from Rosetown, SK, Barb Weiss from
Mossbank, SK and Rev. Greg Kiel from the Southwest Lutheran Parish
(chairperson). Assistant to the Bishop Rev. Roger Haugen has been the
Synod representative on the task force and Rev. Dr. Cam Harder from Circle-M
has been guiding and assisting us in our endeavours.
The task force intends to share a survey with ten
different ministries in the Synod and to follow that survey up with a visit
to the ministry to gather all the information possible concerning what is
being done in light of the challenges of ministry in a small congregation.
We then hope to have regional gatherings that might include
neighbouring ministries and also congregations from other denominations.
The information we gather will be shared to help strengthen and
support congregations in similar situations.
Another aim of the task force’s work will be to make
recommendations to the Synod in regards to structure, resource development
and support. Our work will hopefully culminate in positive resolutions
at the 2012 Synod convention that will encourage and help sustain ministries
within our area and beyond.
Submitted by: Rev. Greg Kiel
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Youth Assembly Delegates Christina Fowlie-Neufeld,
Ben Sartison, David Miner, Charmaine Diehl, Christine Moersch, Trista Gargol,
Brittany Schlosser and Youth Assembly Coordinator Pastor George Hind
enjoying leisure time. Missing is Pastor Kristin Soveran the other
Youth Assembly Coordinator who is taking the picture.
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The Conventional
The daily report of the Synod of
Saskatchewan bi-annual convention
Newsletter:
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page 1
Newsletter:
Thursday, July 8, 2010 - Page 2
Newsletter:
Friday, July 9, 2010 - Page 1
Newsletter:
Friday, July 9, 2010 - Page 2
Newsletter:
Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Page 1
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Saturday, July 10, 2010 - Page 2
Newsletter:
Sunday, July 11, 2010 - Page 1
Newsletter:
Sunday July 11, 2010 - Page 2
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Saskatchewan Synod and Indian Metis Christian Fellowship sign Memorandum
of Understanding
On June 2, 2010 members of Sask. Synod gathered at Indian Metis
Christian Fellowship with members of the community and IMCF to sign a
Memorandum of Understanding which formalizes a relationship in ministry that
has been taking shape for several years. The new partnership provides
opportunity for our members to join with members of the North Central
community of Regina in community development, program support and prayer.

In the picture:
Bishop Cindy Halmarson, Rev. Bert Adema Director of IMCF, Lisa Workman,
board member of IMCF, Glenda Hunter-Martquardt, board member of IMCF and
member of Christ Lutheran, Regina, Dr. Martin Bergbusch, board member of
IMCF and member of Bread of Life Lutheran, Regina.
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Regina Conference convention held in Edenwold on Saturday, February
20, 2010. The Quad Country Parish delegation (St. Paul Lutheran Duval,
Prince of Peace Lutheran Govan, Trinity Lutheran Quinton, and St. Martin’s
Anglican Raymore). From left to right, Donna Kelln, Marion Magel, Pastor Rey
Dahlen, Bishop Cindy Halmarson, Art Schultz, Ernie Oblander, Albert Kuxhaus
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Thirty pounds of potatoes were planted in the
backyard of the Synod Office at 714 Preston Avenue, Saskatoon on Monday May
18th by Hans and Elsa Graupe of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Saskatoon. Over
the summer the Graupes weeded and the Synod Office staff watered the crop.
On Saturday September 19th, Andreas, Hans, Elsa and Mathias Graupe
along with mom Sylvia harvested 500 lbs of potatoes which were delivered to
the Saskatoon Food Bank September 21.
Thanks to the Graupe family and Redeemer Lutheran
Church for providing food for the hungry in Saskatoon in response to a
suggestion by Bishop Cindy Halmarson when the Synod Office moved into the
rental property owned by Redeemer in August 2008.
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Rev Kristin Soveran (second from
right in the front row) was ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament
on July 16, 2009 at Christ Lutheran Church, Regina. Kristin has
accepted the call to the Southwest Lutheran Parish (Kyle Lutheran Parish; St
Olaf Evangelical Lutheran Church, Swift Current; St Paul's Lutheran
Church, Herbert; Scandia Lutheran Church, Cabri; and Immanuel Evangelical
Lutheran Church, Admiral)
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Rev Kevin Sam (fourth from the
left) was ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament on April 26, 2009
at Zion Lutheran Church, Saskatoon presented by Rev Dan Haugen with sermon
by Rev Ron Bestvater.
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Installation of Rev Rey Dahlen at the Govan, Duval,
Raymore, Quinton parish on November 30, 2008
Ordination of Rev. Rey Dahlen at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Saskatoon on April 27, 2008
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Ordination of Lyndon Sayers at King of Glory,
Saskatoon on January 29, 2009
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Synod
Special Appeal for Office Relocation
Donations are welcome to offset the one-time costs (estimated $18,000) of
renovations, new purchases and moving expenses. Make cheques payable to “Saskatchewan
Synod” and indicate “Synod Special Appeal” on offering envelope.
Include your name and address to receive a charitable receipt for tax
purposes.
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada
Saskatchewan Synod Office
714 Preston Avenue
Saskatoon, SK
S7H 2V2
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The United Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Argentina
100 Years of Mission - 60 Years of Life
The United Evangelical Church of Argentina is pleased to invite you to
a celebration of Grace and Thanksgiving on the occasion of 100 years since
the Spanish speaking Mission in the River Plate (Rio de la Plata)
began. We hope to see you on November 2nd at 5:00 pm at Redeemer
congregation, located at Simbron and Puenca, Province of Buenos Aires.
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Bishop
Cindy Halmarson, re-signs the Interchurch Agreement for St Michael's
Retreats and Ministries during Christian Unity Day at St Michael's
Retreat Centre, Lumsden.
Other signatories were Roman Catholic Archbishop Daniel Bohan,
Anglican Bishop Gregory Kerr-Wilson, and the Franciscan Friars.
Representatives from each of these faith traditions form the St
Michael's Interchurch Board along with Franciscan Friars.
The Interchurch Agreement at St Michael's is unique in Canada if not
the world.
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As
members of the ELCIC we are a people called to be In
Mission for Others . Increasingly, it is becoming clear that the
"others" that we are to care for must include God’s creation.
We are learning that Christ’s command to love one another, and to care
for the “least of these” must now include all of creation. We are
remembering what the early Church knew, that Christ came to redeem all of
creation. So, as a church, as we celebrate our Evangelical
Declaration. We commit our selves to practice our Stewardship of
Creation.
Join us in this commitment!
As
a Congregation.
As
individuals.
The Stewardship of Creation is a part of GHDA’s
Signs of Hope Campaign. Learn more and become a Sign of Hope.

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Ordinations
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Installation of Rev Mark Hedlin at
Trinity, Saskatoon. From left to right: Mark Kleiner (intern), Rev
Reinhold Propp, Rev Rick Johnson, Bishop Allan Grundahl (retired), Rev
Arlene Brown, Rev Mark Hedlin, Rev Greg Fowlie-Neufeld, Rev Ed Hedlin, Rev
Scott Brown, Rev Hugh Farmer, Rev Faith Rohrbough, Rev Jim Halmarson, Rev
Vivian Roberts, Rev Bruce Ehlert, Rev David Hunter, and Rev Harold Hesje
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Bishop Cindy Halmarson with Janet Kostyna
at Janet's ordination on September 15, 2007.
Janet has taken the call to St Paul, Gravelbourg and Trinity, Mossbank
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Installation of Kirk Tastad on September
23, 2007 at St. John's Edenwold
Kirk has taken a call to Edenwold.
Back: Rev. Dr. Dennis Lueck (Regina), Wallace Bornhuse (intern at Faith)
Front: Rev. Colette Baker (Yellow Grass), Rev. Darlene Harrison (Regina),
Rev. Kirk Tastad (Edenwold), Rev. Frank Armistead (Regina)
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Ordination of Colette Baker on May 13th
at
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Melville
Colette has taken the call to the Yellow
Grass United Lutheran Partnership.
Back: Rev. Dennis Lueck (Regina),
Michael McIntyre, Rev. Ali Tote (Ratner/Fairy Glen), Rev. Darlene
Harrison, Rick Laurendeau, Bishop Cindy Halmarson, Rev. Dr. Faith
Rohrbough, Rev. Mark Koenker (Rural Beausejour, MB)
Front: Jennifer Marlor, Linda Hall,
Rev. Colette Baker (ordinand), Rev.
Lynda Wowk (GSLC Melville), Rev. Dr. Jann Boyd (LTS), Prema Samuel
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September 16 - 18, 2010
CTEL, Queen's House of Retreat, Saskatoon
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September 17 - 18, 2010
Lutheran Women's Retreat
St. Michael's Retreat Centre
Lumsden
Registration Brochure
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September 17 - 19, 2010
National ELW Board Meeting
Laureate's Landing, St. Norbert, Manitoba
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September 28 - 30, 2010
Study Conference, Manitou Springs Hotel,
Manitou Beach
Agenda (word)
Agenda (pdf)
Registration
Form (word)
Registration
Form (pdf)
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October 14 - 16, 2010
Synod Council, Queen's House of Retreat,
Saskatoon
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November 16 - 17, 2010
Dean's Meeting, St. Michael's Retreat,
Lumsden
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February 12, 2011
Saskatoon Conference Convention,
Location: TBA
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March 17 - 19, 2011
Synod Council, St. Michael's Retreat,
Lumsden
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February 19, 2011
Regina Conference Convention
Luther College High School & Christ Lutheran, Regina
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February 26, 2011
Weyburn Conference Convention
Trinity Lutheran Church, Estevan
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March 5, 2011
Swift Current Conference Convention
St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Herbert
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March 17 - 20, 2011
National ELW Board Meeting
Laureate's Landing, St. Norbert, Manitoba
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March 26, 2011
Prince Albert Conference Convention
St John Lutheran Church, Shellbrook
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April 16, 2011
Yorkton Conference Convention
Location: TBA
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April 29 - May 1, 2011
ELW National Women's Convention, Fairmont Hotel, Winnipeg
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June 18 - 19, 2011
Trinity Lutheran Church, Saskatoon
100th Anniversary
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June 26, 2011
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Viscount, SK
100th Anniversary
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June 27, 2011
Our Savior, Ardath 100th Anniversary
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July 14 - 17, 2011
ELCIC National Convention
Saskatoon
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July 2 - 3, 2011
Trinity, Rosthern
100th Anniversary
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October 14 - 16, 2011
LCBI, Outlook 100th Anniversary
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