Hello Everyone!

 September 29 – BBQ and celebration of anniversaries and birthdays. Don’t miss it! Bring a savory side dish to share – salads, raw veges, etc.  Cake will be provided.

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I heard from Turning Point last week and they are ready for more baskets.  I will put the list and basket out this week.  We need 10 bottles of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and water bottles.  5 body scrubbers, 9 mugs, 7 body lotions, 8 puzzle books, 1 pkg of bic pens.

I am not gardening with the women from Turning Point any more. The garden is getting ready for winter and there isn’t enough for everyone to do.  I want to let you know that there were between 6 and 8 women each all through the summer and one of them is going to be a permanent volunteer! It’s almost time to be raking up the leaves, so once again, if you are able to get your leaves into bags and bring them for the garden that would be wonderful.!We will have kale, swiss chard and carrots to last for the next few months.

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BC Synod Lower Mainland Regional Gathering - October 5

This is a gathering for all congregational members and rostered ministers in the Lower Mainland Region.  

Where - First Lutheran – 5745 Wales St. Vancouver

Time 9:30am to TBA

When:  Saturday, October 5

More information to follow....

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The devastation caused by Hurricane Dorion has faded from the 24 hour news cycle, but it will take years to rebuild in the Bahamas. You can help the relief efforts by donating to the CLWR:

ELCIC’s partner, Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) is responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian. Donations will support relief efforts in the Bahamas through ACT Alliance.Individuals and congregations wishing to support relief efforts can donate as follows: 

Make a designated offering donation for “Hurricane Dorian” through any ELCIC congregation.

Call CLWR at 1-800-661-2597 (locally at 204-694-6502) to donate by credit card or go online at https://www.clwr.org/hurricane-dorian.

Send a cheque made payable to CLWR and mail to CLWR, 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5. Please indicate that you wish to contribute to “Hurricane Dorian.”

Make a designated offering donation for “Hurricane Dorian” through any ELCIC congregation.

Call CLWR at 1-800-661-2597 (locally at 204-694-6502) to donate by credit card or go online at https://www.clwr.org/hurricane-dorian. Send a cheque made payable to CLWR and mailed to CLWR, 600-177 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0W5. Please indicate that you wish to contribute to “Hurricane Dorian.”

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From our Facebook page this week.

Click on this link  to read a wonderful story about a Hiawatha First Nation couple helping Monarch butterflies take flight.https://aptnnews.ca/2019/09/14/hiawatha-first-nation-couple-helping-monarch-butterflies-take-flight/

 

Peace, 

Lin