Lutheran Hospital Ministries
66 - 7 Street NE T2E 4B7 Calgary, AB, Canada

Our annual fundraiser, Walk, Run or Roll for Love, is being held on April 27. Please support this very important ministry, either by participating in the walk and collecting pledges, or supporting a walker. This is our only fundraiser and your support is greatly appreciated. More information about our ministry and the Walk, as well as pledge forms, are on our website www.lhmsa.ca.

Grief Support Group - Fall 2018 Find Help Find Healing Find Hope... You are not alone as you cope with your loss. Come and meet others who are going through a similar journey. Come and learn about your unique grief. Come and receive help and support. Come to heal and find hope for the future. Dates, Times, Location: Thursdays from 7:00 pm 9:00 pm October 11th November 29th (8 Sessions) Nose Creek Valley Museum, 1701 Main Street SW, Airdrie Registration Cost: $25 Register by phone or email. Phone: 403-912-9013 E-mail: [email protected] You are welcome here! This group is open to all adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We welcome people of all religious backgrounds and beliefs. We welcome people of all races and colours. We welcome people regardless of ability or disability. We welcome people regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We welcome YOU! This group is facilitated by Darren Dressler, MDiv, MA, CT who is Certified in Thanatology through the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He has also received a Certificate in Death and Grief Studies through the Center for Loss and Life Transition. This is a service to our community provided by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Airdrie www.airdrielutheran.com Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4)

God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8

At Lutheran Hospital Ministries - Southern Alberta, we BRING HEALING in order to live for our Lord Jesus. Our 40+ family of Visitors, Board Members and Staff are pledged to serve the Lord. How much? WIth our hearts first, and then with our time, talents and treasures. If you would like to join us as we BRING HEALING to local hospitals and care centres, give us a call. Our next VIsitor Training session is September 15, 2018 at 11:00 am. The session will be at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 66 - 7 Street NE. Please join us.

Many of the care centres in Calgary have requested a devotion/church time at their centre. We are looking for volunteers who would provide that service. Instruments and song books are provided. If you can help, please call our office at (403) 264-4045 or contact Pastor Lobitz at (403) 637-2650.

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