THIS WEEK

Today:  Sunday, June 8	Wednesday, June 11
10:00am Worship with Sacrament	8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Kid’s Sunday School	Thursday, June 12
Taco Bar Potluck	8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Monday, June 9	7:00pm Church Council Meeting
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	Saturday, June 14
7:00-9:00pm Lay Ministers Meeting	10:00am Youth Q & A with Pastor Russ
7:30 pm AA/Al-Anon at Dickson	Sunday, June 15
Tuesday, June 10	10:00am Worship with Sacrament
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	Samantha’s Last Service
10:00am-3:00pm VBS Work Bee	Sunday School Picnic

Looking Ahead
June 8: Taco Bar Potluck
June 10: VBS Work Bee
June 14: Youth Q and A
June 15: Samantha’s Last Service
June 22: Pastor’s Retirement Dinner

Taco Bar Potluck: Today we will be having a potluck after the service!

Congregational Call Meeting: Will be postponed until July 6.

VBS Work Bee: Please consider joining us on Tuesday, June 10, 10am-3pm (bring a bag lunch).We will be painting, cutting, creating!

Pictures and Stories of Pastor’s Ministry: We are asking for any pictures or stories you have from Pastor’s time with us to include in a presentation. Please email Samantha (kklc.samantha@gmail.com) with any pictures or stories you would like to share by Thursday, June 12.

Farewell to Samantha/Sunday School Picnic:  On Sunday, June 15: In coordination with Sam’s last day, there will be cake, coffee, and cookies in the fellowship hall, hot dogs and ice cream treats will be provided and served on the north side of the church. Please bring bag chairs, favourite chips, or veggie snacks for self or to share!

Retirement Celebration for Pastor Russ: Please join us on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the ministry of Pastor Russ Howard and wish him well on his retirement. Join us at 10am for his last service, with refreshments to follow. You can also give Pastor Russ your well wishes at an open house at the Spruce View Community Hall from 3-5pm, followed by a 5pm dinner and program. Please RSVP for the dinner by Sunday, June 15 on our website or call/text Les (403-588-6986) or Cheri (403-588-8028). If you’re able to contribute food for the meal, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.

Vacation Bible School: We are excited to welcome children ages 4-12 to A Mighty Fortress: Vacation Bible School, July 14-18! Registration is open on our website.

Bridal Shower for Mackenzie: Kenzie will be having a bridal shower on July 20^th All ladies are welcome! There will be more details to follow.

THIS WEEK

Today:  Sunday, June 1	Thursday, June 5
10:00am Worship with Sacrament	8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Kid’s Sunday School	Friday, June 6
Monday, June 2	Saturday, June 7
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	Sunday, June 8
7:30 pm AA/Al-Anon at Dickson	10:00am Worship
Tuesday, June 3	Kid’s Sunday School
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	Potluck Taco Bar Lunch
Wednesday, June 4	Congregational Call Meeting
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours

Looking Ahead
June 8: Taco Bar Potluck and Congregational Call Meeting
June 10: VBS Work Bee
June 14: Youth Q and A
June 15: Samantha’s Last Service
June 22: Pastor’s Retirement Dinner

Guest Preacher Next Sunday: Pastor Jacob Quast, Lutheran Church-Canada’s Director of Domestic Missions will be preaching next Sunday, June 8

Taco Bar Potluck: On Sunday June 8 we will be having a potluck after the service! Tacos & chips will be provided. Please refer to posted signup sheet for fillings for the tacos.

Congregational Call Meeting: There will be a call meeting after the service and potluck on June 8 

VBS Work Bee: Please consider joining us on Tuesday, June 10, 10am-3pm (bring a bag lunch).We will be painting, cutting, creating!

Pictures and Stories of Pastor’s Ministry: We are asking for any pictures or stories you have from Pastor’s time with us to include in a presentation. Please email Samantha (kklc.samantha@gmail.com) with any pictures or stories you would like to share by Thursday, June 12.

Farewell to Samantha:  June 15 will be Samantha’s last service with us as our DPS Intern! We are so thankful for the work that she has done for our church family!

Retirement Celebration for Pastor Russ: Please join us on Sunday, June 22, to celebrate the ministry of Pastor Russ Howard and wish him well on his retirement. Join us at 10am for his last service, with refreshments to follow. You can also give Pastor Russ your well wishes at an open house at the Spruce View Community Hall from 3-5pm, followed by a 5pm dinner and program. Please RSVP for the dinner by Sunday, June 15 on our website or call/text Les (403-588-6986) or Cheri (403-588-8028). If you’re able to contribute food for the meal, please sign up on the sheet on the bulletin board.

Historical Display in the Narthex – The display in the church narthex, created by the Dickson Store Museum, highlights the shared history of the church and school buildings in Dickson. It offers a glimpse into the early days of the community and how faith and education were deeply connected. On May 23, we were pleased to welcome delegates from the Federation of Danish Associations in Canada Conference. During their visit to Dickson, they toured the Danish Canadian National Museum, the Dickson Store Museum, and our church, celebrating our community’s strong roots and enduring legacy. On May 31, the Dickson Store Museum’s AGM and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held in the fellowship hall.

Vacation Bible School: We are excited to welcome children ages 4-12 to A Mighty Fortress: Vacation Bible School, July 14-18! Registration is open on our website.

Bridal Shower for Mackenzie Kure: Kenzie will be having a bridal shower on July 20^th All ladies are welcome! There will be more details to follow.

THIS WEEK

Today:  Sunday, May 25	Thursday, May 29
10:00am Worship	8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Kid’s Sunday School	Friday, May 30
Monday, May 26	Saturday, May 31
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	Sunday, June 1
7:00pm Music Selection Meeting	10:00am Worship with Sacrament
7:30 pm AA/Al-Anon at Dickson	Kid’s Sunday School
Tuesday, May 27
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Wednesday, May 28
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours

Looking Ahead
June 6-8: Yong Adults Retreat
June 8: Call Meeting after service and Taco Bar lunch
June 10: VBS Work Bee
June 15: Sunday School Picnic
June 22: Pastor’s Retirement Dinner

Call Meeting: There will be a call meeting for calling a new pastor on June 8 After the service and lunch

Taco Bar Potluck: On Sunday, June 8, we will be having a taco bar potluck lunch after service. The tacos/chips will be provided. Please bring the fillings for the tacos. 

VBS Work Bee: Please consider joining us on Tuesday, June 10, 10am-3pm (bring a bag lunch).We will be painting, cutting, creating!

Vacation Bible School: We are excited to welcome children ages 4-12 to A Mighty Fortress: Vacation Bible School, July 14-18! Registration is open on our website 

Historical Display in the Narthex – The display in the church narthex, created by the Dickson Store Museum, highlights the shared history of the church and school buildings in Dickson. It offers a glimpse into the early days of the community and how faith and education were deeply connected. On May 23, we were pleased to welcome delegates from the Federation of Danish Associations in Canada Conference. During their visit to Dickson, they toured the Danish Canadian National Museum, the Dickson Store Museum, and our church, celebrating our community’s strong roots and enduring legacy. On May 31, the Dickson Store Museum’s AGM and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon will be held in the fellowship hall.

Life Coach at King of Kings  What is life coaching?  Life coaching is all about having a conversation or a series of conversations that help you figure out what really matters to you and what makes your life feel fulfilling.  We have access to a Certified Life Coach, Deirdre Franks, here at King of Kings.  This is a ministry supported by the Great Commission Fund.  Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and available time slots. 

THIS WEEK

Today:  Sunday, May 18	Thursday, May 22
10:00am Worship with Sacrament	8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours
Kid’s Sunday School	Friday, May 23
Monday, May 19	Saturday, May 24
7:30 pm AA/Al-Anon at Dickson	1:00pm-3:00pm Women Spring Workshop
Tuesday, May 20	Sunday, May 25
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours	10:00am Worship with Sacrament
Wednesday, May 21	Kid’s Sunday School
8:00am-5:00pm Pastor’s Office Hours

Looking Ahead
May 24: Back to the Garden: Spring Workshop for Women
June 6-8: Young Adults Retreat
June 8: Call Meeting after Worship and Lunch

Register by Friday: Young Adults (ages 18-35ish) are invited to join us here at King of Kings for a Young Adult Retreat, June 6-8. Our theme will be “You Will Be My Witnesses” based on Acts 1:8. Young Adults from across the province have been invited as well as a number of presenters from different mission organizations. The registration cost is $60/person and the deadline to register is this Friday, May 23. Talk to Samantha for more information or visit the website.

Back to the Garden: A spring Workshop for Women: Certified Life Coach, Dierdre Franks, is putting on a FREE workshop on beauty, fear and freedom for women! It will be held on May 24 at 1:00pm right here at the church! If you are interested see the bulletin board for more info!

Call Meeting: There will be a call meeting for calling a new pastor on Sunday, June 8 after the worship service and lunch.

Vacation Bible School: We are excited to welcome children ages 4-12 to A Mighty Fortress: Vacation Bible School, July 14-18! Registration is open on our website.

Life Coach at King of Kings  What is life coaching?  Life coaching is all about having a conversation or a series of conversations that help you figure out what really matters to you and what makes your life feel fulfilling.  We have access to a Certified Life Coach, Dierdre Franks, here at King of Kings.  This is a ministry supported by the Great Commission Fund.  Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the foyer for more information and available time slots.