September Newsletter
PEACE NEWS
Rooted in Grace; Free to Serve
The City of Leduc is situated on Treaty 6 territory, the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Blackfoot, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux as well as the Métis people.
KICK OFF SUNDAY
Mark Sunday, September 21st on your calendar, as this is the date we will hosting our annual “Kick-off Sunday”.
The service will include a hymn sing of many of your favorite hymns, and all church committees will have a display table set-up in the Narthex, showcasing what each one of them does.
Volunteers will be available to answer any questions you may have on how to become involved in the church.
All hymn requests can be submitted to Pastor Matt, and he will build these into the service accordingly.
There are so many different areas you are able to serve. These include:
· Communication Committee
· Financial Committee
· Strategic Planning Committee
· Worship and Special Services Committee
· Witness Committee
· Property Committee
· Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study
· Dorcas Circle
· Altar Guild
· Funeral Group
· Ushering
· Confirmation
· Sunday School
Following the service, there will be the ever-popular Pie and Coffee Social! Extra pies will be auctioned off, with all proceeds going to the Special Projects Fund.
If you are able to donate a pie(s) for the social, there will be a sign-up sheet posted on the bulletin board.
There will be a table with over 1,000 greeting cards available for purchase. There are cards for various occasions, single cards and bundled cards. All proceeds will go to the Special Projects Fund.
All are invited so let your family and friends know!
CHURCH NEWS
The new tile carpet has been installed in the sanctuary. The sanctuary was cleaned out, carpet installed and pews replaced within five days! Thank you to everyone who helped. We are truly blessed with our volunteers.
We would also like to acknowledge everyone who helped with donations of money and time for this project. It was a huge endeavour that took a lot of people and a lot of time to organize and fund. Thank you to the Alberta government’s support through the Community Facility Enhancement Grant.
This summer we purchased new tables for the fellowship hall. These are much lighter and easier to move. We are looking into storage carts to keep them organized.
If you would like to purchase one of the older, metal tables, we are selling them for $25 each. Please contact the office.
BIRTHDAYS FOR SEPTEMBER
September 2 - Bjarne Kristensen
September 17 - Rose Watamaniuk
September 19 - Pastor Matt Lyseng
September 20 - Axan Samuel-Lyseng
September 21 - Victoria Tym
September 22 - Laurel Hauer-Clark
September 24 - Sharon Besler
September 24 - Ali Doherty
September 26 - Gary Wedman
ANNIVERSARIES FOR SEPTEMBER
September 7 - Ruthie and Bill Casey
September 18 - Lynness and Roger Sjogren
AUGUST FINANCIALS
Funds needed to run the church (per Budget) $15,840.00
Receipts for August $14,292.08
Disbursements for August ($12,933.61)
Receipts vs. Disbursements for August $1,358.47
Chequing Account Balance as at August 31, 2025 $30,130.74
LETTER FROM BISHOP TRISH
September 2025
Dear church,
Just a few days ago I returned, tired, from the CLAY Gathering in Saskatoon, where youth from across Canada, from both Lutheran and Anglican congregations, gathered for play and worship.
I say, “tired,” because it’s a challenge to keep up with the energy and passion of our young people! They were up early and still at play until midnight each day. The CLAY Planning Team did an excellent job of coordinating a wide diversity of activities and faith-filled worship.
More important than being kept busy – our young people are keenly interested in faith. They ask great questions and are yearning for their place in our ministries. Quite honestly, we simply get in the way too often. Sometimes “youth” are the last thing on a budget or on a council’s agenda. With the decline in our churches - and the noticeable absence of young people in many cases – we need to prioritize young people. It’s time for our communities to work intentionally to support ministry of camps, universities and youth/young adults in our churches; it’s time to experiment with varied worship in style and day or time.
At the National Convention this summer in Winnipeg, young adult delegates put forward a motion to form their own council across Canada. This work has already begun. I will be proposing the same idea to our own Synod Council in October. The idea is to be intentional about affirmation and inclusion in this new way that we might all be encouraged.
What could you do differently? Try a good old Google search for ideas! It’s ok for young people to experiment, make mistakes and learn along the way. Young people also have excellent skills and ideas on their own – we just need to ask them – and then let them try, even if it’s not perfect.
I challenge you to make space for them. Councils and worship committees, quilting groups and property committees. I challenge you to start your September in a new way with open eyes and hearts. I believe in you – that you love these young hearts and want to see them flourish.
September blessings in these acts of faith!
Keep singing,
Bishop Trish