Pastors’ wives retreat

Left column, top to bottom: Darlene Heide (LAMP, Warmen, SK), Kristin Schneider (Holy Trinity/Hope, Inglis/Grandview, MB), Suzanne Heide (Mt. Calvary, Swift Current, SK), Kari Olson (Good Shepherd, Regina), Deanna Hautz (Regina). Middle column, top to bottom: Lise Haberstock (Winnipeg), Joyce Magnus (St. John, Humboldt, SK), Natalie Keith (St. Paul’s, Saskatoon, SK), Regan Schultz (Emmanuel, Moose Jaw, SK). Right column, top to bottom: Audrey Solie (Regina), Vawn McLean (North East Lutheran Parish, Saskatchewan), Tarja Kleemola (St. Pierre-Jolys, MB), Bernice Keller (Support Couple, Bruno, SK), Connie Barr (Chaplain, SK). And Rev. Ken Keller (Support Couple, Bruno, SK).

FORT QU’APPELLE, Sask. – Smoke-filled skies could not dampen the enthusiasm for the Central Region Pastors’ Wives Retreat, held May 30 to June 1, 2025 at beautiful Camp Lutherland. Fourteen women gathered to study, worship, share, and care for each other, as they discussed “The Story I’m Telling Myself.” The theme addressed mental health issues for the clergy household, and was facilitated by Lise Haberstock of Winnipeg. Lise has a background in psychology and mental health, and is passionate about addressing mental health issues for church workers and their families.

The women were blessed by the presence of the support couple for the Central Region, Rev. Ken and Bernice Keller of Bruno, Saskatchewan. Rev. Keller led the communion service on Sunday morning.

The leadership team of the Central Region thanks the Regional Mission and Ministry Committee (RMMC); LWML-Canada; Zion Lutheran Ladies of Melville, Saskatchewan; New Beginnings Lutheran of Regina; and an anonymous donor for financial support, without which the retreat could not happen. Thanks also to the women of New Beginnings for providing muffins and cookies for the weekend.

Encourage the pastor’s wife in your congregation to attend the next retreat: she will be blessed by the experience!

Deanna Hautz

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