April Newsletter


        In a cemetery in Hanover, Germany, stands an unusual gravestone.  A woman who didn’t believe in the resurrection directed that her burial place be made so secure that just in case there was a resurrection, it wouldn’t affect her.  Huge slabs of granite were fastened together with heavy steel clamps and placed over her grave.  Engraved on the gravestone were these words, “This burial place must never be opened.”
     But trees can’t read. In time a small seed germinated just beneath the edge of the stone.  As it grew into a tree and its trunk got bigger, the heavy slabs were gradually shifted, and the steel clamps were wrenched from their sockets.  Those massive pieces of granite could not withstand the dynamic life-force within that small seed.
     No power can thwart the creative power of God.  Jesus said that all who are in their graves will hear His voice on the Last Day and come out of their graves. Those who believed in Him as their Saviour from sin will rise to live forever, body and soul reunited.  Those who did not believe will rise to be condemned. Jesus’ resurrection guarantees He has forgiven our sins and by faith in Him we have eternal life.
     Thank the Lord for saving us through His Son’s death and resurrection!  Thank the Lord for giving us His Spirit by the Gospel in Word and Sacrament that we trust in Jesus as our Saviour!  Thank the Lord for the opportunity to celebrate His victory, and our victory with Him by faith!  The resurrection of Christ is the cornerstone of the Christian message.  During this Easter season, let’s share it with joy and courage that others too might believe and live forever!
     “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead” (1 Peter 1:3).   
 
Call Meeting: After consultation with our District President, we’ll have another call meeting Sunday, April 7^th, 11:00 a.m. At that meeting we’ll extend a call, and ask for a resolution that if that call is returned, we will authorize our District President to extend a call for a seminary graduate through the Assignment Committee. They meet May 20-21^st at our seminary in Mequon, WI.
Bible Study
Sunday Bible Study: We continue our study, “Growing in Grace.” In April we will have the following topics: The Means of Grace – How God Builds and Sustains our Faith; Baptism, and the Lord’s Supper. Join us to appreciate anew the blessings we received in our Christian baptism, and the incredible miracle of the Lord’s Supper.
Mid-Week Bible Study
We’ll resume Wednesday, April 17, 7:00 (on Zoom) for our study of the upcoming Sunday lessons. It’s a real encouragement to dig in and apply these specific verses to our faith and life.
Women’s Bible Study meets Fridays, 9:30 a.m. We’ll be taking up a new topic in April. Watch for details. We invite all our women to join us on our zoom link as we grow in our faith and encourage one another!
Grade 8 Catechism meets Fridays, April 5, 19, and 26 for our confirmation preparation studies.
Shouldice Bible Study meets April 4 & 18 with residents of the Silvera Shouldice retirement community.
Vacation Bible School Planning Meeting
We’ll meet Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m. to plan our VBS ministry for this summer. The tentative dates are the week of Stampede – July 8-12, 9:30 – Noon.
Bring your ideas…and interest to serve as a teacher, helper, craft leader, playground supervisor, games coordinator, etc.!
We’re looking for a coordinator to plan the VBS and enlist our teachers and helpers. Contact Roger Zavagnin or Pastor if you can serve the Lord this way.
Please e-mail pastor if you can join us for the meeting on the 27^th. If you can’t be in person but want to join us on our zoom link, please let us know. We’ll have coffee and snacks to share at the meeting.
 
Ministry Meetings in April
  Council Thursday, April 18, 7:00 p.m.(on Zoom)
      Quarterly Congregational and Voters Meeting -   Sunday, April 21, 11:00 a.m.
   Vacation Bible School Planning: Saturday, April 27, 10:00 a.m.
 
Laser Tag Join us for a fun night of fellowship and
exercise on Friday, April 26, 7-9 p.m. We need a minimum of 20, at a cost of $16 per person.
If we don't have 20, the cost per person will go up since they still want the full amount, $320, to reserve it for our group. Pastor Schultz paid the down payment of $100.00, so please reimburse him $16/person.
Sign the list on the church entrance counter, and please invite friends also, since we can go up to 40 people for our group.
 
The address is:
Laser City
#18 9950 MacLeod Tr. SE
Calgary
 
Dakota/Montana District Pastors’ Conference
Pastor will attend the conference in Livingston, Montana, April 8011. In addition to the Bible studies & papers on practical ministry, our synod & district reports & news will also be shared. Pastor Schultz will also offer the opening devotion for the Wednesday session.
 
 
Pictures for Entrance Bulletin Board are being taken by Tomas and Amelia Zavagnin. Please see them after Sunday worship for your picture to be taken.
 

 
Alberta Women’s Day is May 4 at Mighty Fortress, Red Deer. The theme of the day is: “Be Still & Know
that I am God” Register with Nadine McDougall by April 21st  Phone: 587-377- 4503  Email: nadine.mcdougall@gmail.com
There is no fee to attend, but a suggested donation of $20 would help offset costs
There is no greater bless­ing we can share with our friends than our faith. Please join us as we grow in faith and encourage one another!
Women’s Day Schedule
8:30- 9:30am: Registration/ Breakfast
9:30-9:45 am: Ice Breaker
9:45-10:15am: Opening Devotion- Pastor Spaude
10:15-10:30am: Coffee Break
10:30-11:30am- Bible Study - Pastor Spaude
11:30-12:00pm: Hymn Sing
12:00-1:00pm: Lunch
1:00-2:00pm: Bible Study- Pastor Spaude
2:00-2:30pm: Business Meeting
-New host for 2024
-Update from each Congregation
2:30-2:45pm: Coffee Break
2:45-4:00pm: Craft / Games
4:00-4:30pm: Hymn Sing/Closing
4:30-5:00pm: Walk
5:00pm: Meal/ Fellowship