Author Archive: Laura

Deep grief: bus crash near Carberry MB

With the community of Dauphin, we grieve the loss and trauma of the June 15 bus crash that took the lives of at least 15 people and left many injured, and so many grieving. Our hearts break, and God’s heart breaks. Please pray for the loved ones of the victims, survivors, first responders and medical […]

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Worship Service – June 11, 2023

Second Sunday after Pentecost Thank you to Rev. Dr. Peter Denton for joining us in leadership! This week’s WPUC worship leaders are: Sue Turley, Laura Steidl, and Myrna Hagues. Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin at: Bulletin – Sunday, June 11, 2023 – Third Sunday after Pentecost To learn more […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 18, 2023

Third Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day This week’s music:  “Sing Your Praise to God Eternal” (VU #244) “Sing your praise to God eternal, sing your praise to God the Son, Sing your praise to God the Spirit, living and forever One. God has made us, God has blessed us, God has called us to be true. God […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 11, 2023

Second Sunday after Pentecost This week’s music: “How Great Thou Art” (VU #238) “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, Consider all the works Thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee, How great […]

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Worship Service – June 4, 2023

Trinity Sunday This week’s worship leaders are: Sue Turley, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues and members of the Worship Choir. Thank you to Susan Spindler for joining us in leadership! Thank you to Doug Waldron for running the live stream this week! Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin at: Bulletin […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 4, 2023

Trinity Sunday This week’s music: “We Are One” (VU #402) “We are one as we come, as we come, joyful to be here, In the praise on our lips there’s a sense that God is near. We are one as we sing, as we seek, we are found; And we come needful of God’s grace […]

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A Time Called…Pentecost Season or “Ordinary Time”

What is better than an ordinary day? An ordinary day lets you catch up on small tasks, or it gives you time to have a nap, or it gives you time to clear out the garage. The season of Pentecost is both long and ordinary. Historical Roots of Pentecost The seasons of the Christian church […]

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Worship Service – May 28, 2023

Pentecost Sunday Today’s worship leaders are: Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, Julia Bateman, Amber Cottreau and Courtney Maertens. Guest speaker:  Josh Ward from 1JustCity Click below for a recording of this week’s service: *Tech tip:  Once the video is playing, roll your mouse over the screen and click on the [CC] at the bottom […]

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A Time Called…Pentecost Sunday

On Pentecost Sunday, Christ’s body, the Church, is born by the power of the Holy Spirit and equipped for service and witness. Pentecost is the story of a spiritual presence so powerful that ordinary people see and do things beyond their own abilities. It is sometimes referred to as the “birthday” of the Church. Historical […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 28, 2023

Pentecost Sunday This week’s music:  “Oh, a Song Must Rise” (MV #142) “Oh, a song must rise for the spirit to descend           Oh, a song must rise once again           Singing out God’s praises and glory,           The faithful voices blend,           Oh, a song must rise for the spirit to descend.             From […]

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Worship Service – May 21, 2023

Seventh Sunday of Easter Today’s worship leaders are: Sue Turley, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues and the Worship Choir. Guest speaker:  Jim Thiessen from Sleep in Heavenly Peace Thank you to Judi Olson-Chiswell for running the live stream this week! Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 21, 2023

Seventh Sunday of Easter Ascension Sunday This week’s music: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre” (VU #374) “Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead, Find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: Clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can […]

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Worship Service – May 14, 2023

Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day  Today’s worship leaders are: Laura Steidl, Gloria Saindon, Courtney Maertens, Julia Bateman and Myrna Hagues. Thank you to Doug Waldron for running the live stream this week. Click below for a recording of this week’s service:   See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn more about the service music, please […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 14, 2023

Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day This week’s music: “Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth” (VU #320) “Mothering God, you gave me birth In the bright morning of this world. Creator, source of every breath, You are my rain, my wind, my sun. Mothering Christ, you took my form, Offering me your food of light, Grain […]

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Worship Service – May 7, 2023

Fifth Sunday of Easter Celebrating 60 Years of United Church Women! Today’s worship leaders are: Members of the U.C.W., Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and The Worship Choir. Thank you for your patience as we work through a few technical issues. Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn […]

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