29Feb 2024 by Brent

Parish Worker Part Time Job Position

Education
We have an exciting and diverse opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills, and experience in supporting our congregation. You will organize and carry out activities and programs related to working with all members of our congregation from the youth to our more mature members. Responsibilities and Duties You will be working in collaboration with the Pastor and the Grace Lutheran Church team to assist with planning and coordinating Sunday School, Confirmation, Youth and Vacation Bible School. Duties may also expand to include Member Visitation with communion privileges, providing Grief books to families and Stephen Ministry. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Experience with Youth/Children Leadership/Organizational Skills Spiritual Background Compassion Teaching Experience People Management Skills Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office First Aid (Preferred) Vulnerable…
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23Jan 2024 by Brent

Lena Vida (Neufeld) Boss Obituary

Funerals & Announcements
Lena Boss Obituary It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Lena Boss at the age of 96 years. Lena is survived by her sister, Heather Guenther; nephews, Michael (Heather E.) Guenther, Douglas (Wendy) Neufeld; great-nephews, Johnathan (Meike), Andrew (Hana); special friends, Leona and Richard Svrcek and their family; and many friends. Lena was predeceased by her parents, Nikolai and Maria Neufeld; husband, Clifford; brother, John Neufeld; sister, Mary Penner; brother-in-law, Henry Penner; sister-in-law, Helen Neufeld.In memory of Lena, donations may be made to the Salvation Army Food Bank, Wetaskiwin Public Library, or a Charity of the Donor's choice. ------------------------------------------Service date and time to be announced------------------------------
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23Jan 2024 by Brent

Elsie Feldberg Obituary

Funerals & Announcements
Elsie Feldberg November 18, 1932 - January 18, 2024 On January 18, 2024 Freida “Elsie” Feldberg (nee Kurtz) passed away at the Wetaskiwin Hospital at the age of 91. Elsie is survived by her children, Brian (Cynthia) Feldberg and Colleen (Kevin) Wolter; her grandchildren, Peter (Ashley), Sabine (Harley), Jesse (Alicia) and Megan (Justin); great-grandchildren, Everett, Ellis, Ruari, June, Colter, Kohlin, Maliyah, Vivienne, Blaikley and Olivia; siblings, Hilda Karlo, Margaret Forth, Lily (Howard) Smith, Eleanor Pydde; sister-in-law, Irene Torgerson as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. Elsie was predeceased by her parents, Emil Kurtz and Amalja Kurtz (nee Comm); her husband, Reginald; siblings, Antonia “Toni” (Arnold) Fibick, Walter (Clara) Kurtz; as well as her brothers-in-law, Ed Karlo, Herb Forth, Dennis Pydde and Bill Torgerson. A Memorial Service…
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23Jan 2024 by Brent

Raymond Edgar Woitt Obituary

Funerals & Announcements
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond E. Woitt in Wetaskiwin on January 12, 2024 at the age of 87 years. He was predeceased by his son, Jeff. Raymond will be sadly missed by his wife, Joan; son,  Ken (Pat); grandsons, Dan (Sam) and Mike (Bella) great grandchildren, Daxton, Peyton, Ellie and Bennett as well as many extended family members, good friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, (4218-56 Ave. Wetaskiwin. ) with burial to follow at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery beside Jeff. Donations in memory of Raymond can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation (P.O. Box 460, Toronto ON. M4P 9Z9) or www.heartandstroke.ca
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26Dec 2023 by Brent

Edward Karlo Obituary

Funerals & Announcements
Ed Karlo Obituary Feb 23, 1922 to Dec 24, 2023 Ed has returned home for Christmas to be with his Lord and Saviour in the evening hours of December 24, 2023 at the age of 101. He leaves to mourn his wife of 79 years, Hilda, daughter Evelyn (Eric) Heilman, Grandchildren Raeleen (Brent) Metzker and Trent (Nicole) Heilman and great granddaughters Peyton, Kali, Shaylan and Taylor. Ed was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta to John and Augusta Karlo on February 23, 1922. He was only 13 years old when his father fell ill so he had to leave school to work on the family farm West of Wetaskiwin. In addition to working on the farm he started clerking at auction companies and then started Ed Karlo Auctions which he operated from…
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20Dec 2023 by Brent

Christmas Worship Schedule

Events & Happenings
We invite you to join us for our Christmas Worship Services. All are welcome December 24 10:30 am Worship Service with Communion (Click here for the bulletin) December 24 6:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Service (Click here for the bulletin) December 25 10:30 am Christmas day Carol Worship Service with Holy Communion (Click here for the bulletin) December 31 10:30 am Worship Service
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06Dec 2023 by Brent

Intergenerational Christmas Program

Events & Happenings
[caption id="attachment_1030" align="alignnone" width="833"] Christmas Concert[/caption] On December 17th, we are having our Intergenerational Christmas Program. We are looking for people to share a musical selection, a Christmas reading or a skit. It can be solo, duet or group. It can be instrumental, sung or spoken. It can be old or young. It does not have to be perfect. We have a talented congregation. Come and share. After the program, the Preschool is putting on a chili lunch fundraiser (free will offering). Maybe we will sing Christmas Carols afterwards. If you are performing, please let the church know by December 13th.
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24Nov 2023 by Brent

Trevor Marshall Obituary

Funerals & Announcements
Trevor Gordon Marshall 1990 ~ 2023 Trevor Gordon Marshall was born in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, on July 4, 1990, and passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on November 21, 2023 at the age of 33 years. Trevor is survived by his mother and father, Katherine and Kevin Marshall; brother, Brady Marshall; sister in-law, Janelle; nephew, Jake; niece, Reese; aunts, Mona Marshall, Audra (Wesley) Horvey, Debbie (Gary) Horvey; uncles, Russel (Cheryl) Horvey, Bert Horvey, Lyndon (Brenda) Horvey; numerous cousins, and many close friends. Trevor was predeceased by his grandparents, Ed and Beryl Marshall, and Gordon and Joan Horvey; uncle, Wesley Horvey and uncle, Gary Horvey. Trevor's winning smile, infectious laugh and shining eyes will be missed by all. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November…
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