Announcements – Sunday, February 23, 2020
OUR MISSION
Windsor Park United Church seeks to be a welcoming community. Based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, we nurture our faith and spiritual life by: worshipping and learning together, caring for each other, embracing our diversity, reaching out to those who live around us and working together in service to Creation.
THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC
February 23 – March 1, 2020
Today Used Book Sale
Today 10:30 a.m. Worship (Transfiguration)
Today 10:30 a.m. Bible Adventures
Today 11:30 a.m. Congregational Information Session
Today 12:00 noon Praise Team Practice
Today 2:00 p.m. Tabernacle of New Covenant
Monday 9:00 a.m. WBCM Lunch Preparation
Monday 1:00 p.m. U.C.W. Unit #5
Wednesday 5:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Tabernacle of New Covenant
Thursday 9:30 a.m. Study Group
Thursday 7:45 p.m. Worship Choir
Friday 7:00 p.m. Tabernacle of New Covenant
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship (Lent 1 / Communion)
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Bible Adventures
Sunday 11:45 a.m. Praise Team Practice
Sunday 2:00 p.m. Tabernacle of New Covenant
Sign-up sheets are in the narthex for the Welcome Ministry, and Offering Counting.
Scripture readings for March 1, 2020 are Genesis 2:15-17; Matthew 4:1-11.
Congregational Information Session
There will be a Congregational Information Session on Sunday, February 23, 2020 immediately following worship. This is to inform the congregation of updates with our financial situation and other activities happening in the church.
Liturgist / Welcome Ministry Workshop
There will be a workshop for all those interested in taking part in Worship leadership through the Welcome Ministry or serving as Liturgist on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 12:00 noon. A sign up sheet is in the narthex or please call the office.
Garden Club is Collecting
The Garden Club is collecting 6-inch garden plant pots (i.e., from poinsettias, mums, Easter lilies). They need about 16. Pots can be dropped off at the office.
Annual Reports
Just a reminder that those with items to be submitted for the 2019 Annual Report must have them into the office by Wednesday, February 26, 2020.
Ash Wednesday
The Ash Wednesday Service will be Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Please note the new time.
Worship Choir
The Worship Choir is starting to practice for the season of Lent / Easter! If you would like to be part of this special music, please join us on Thursday from 7:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. All are welcome!
Easter Remembrance
Place an Easter Lily in the Sanctuary in celebration of a loved one’s memory. Purchase an Easter Lily in memory of loved ones. These lilies will enhance our worship during our Easter Service on April 12th. Lilies can be purchased at most grocery stores or local florists. The “In Memoriam” list will be printed in our Easter Sunday bulletin. Lilies can be brought to the church starting Thursday, April 9, 2020 and must be removed immediately after service on April 12th. If you want to make sure you get your lily, please put your name on the flowerpot.
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer 2020 is taking place on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church (778 Archibald Street). The service was written by the women of Zimbabwe.
