Author Archive: Laura

Worship Service – December 31, 2022

New Year’s Eve Thank you for joining us! Worship leaders for this service are: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen,  and The Harmony Singers. View the bulletin View Notes on the Notes If you have found meaning and comfort from our online services, please consider supporting the life and work of Windsor Park United Church.  To […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 31, 2022

New Year’s Eve  Service Music: “On this Day of Celebration” “On this day of celebration, at this time when hopes are new, God, we gather as your people, called to put our trust in you. You have made the world we live in; you have worked through history. In your plan we find our purpose, […]

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Year-end Appeal 2022

It’s that time of year… Thank you for your ongoing support!  For over 60 years, the members of Windsor Park United Church have felt God’s call to minister and work within the community of southeast Winnipeg.  Our church has provided value to the area – not only as a place to join others on their […]

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Worship Service – December 24, 2022 – Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve Service Thank you for joining us!  Tonight’s Worship Team is: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Sarah Closen, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues and our Christmas Eve Choir with readings by Heather Karavas, Courtney Maertens, Bob Galston, Trista Closen and Dorothy Read. See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn more about the service music, please visit Notes on the […]

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A Time Called…Christmas Eve

The stores are getting ready to close. There are only a few things left to do. The children have to wait for just one more sleep. At last, we can give ourselves over to the mystery of it all and let the carols, the church, and the story speak to us again. What is the […]

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A Time Called….Christmas Day

For many, this is a truly wonderful day. It’s a day of family, of special and traditional food, sharing of gifts, conversation, and laughter. It is a day (unless you have little children in the house!) when time seems to run more slowly. The day has a drowsy, gentle pace. It is a day to […]

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Longest Night Service – December 21, 2022

Thank you for joining us  Leading tonight’s service is Rev. Patrick Woodbeck with The Harmony Singers providing the music. You are invited to have your own candle ready to light during the service in memory of loved ones, or for your own concerns. You will be invited to light your candle at the end of […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 24, 2022

Christmas Eve  “O Come, All Ye Faithful” (VU #60) “O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 21, 2022

Longest Night Service “When the Wind of Winter Blows” (MV #71) “When the wind of winter blows, bringing times of solitude, Fill the silent icy night; be our hearts’ compassion. Holy Light, warm our night; warm the time of winter. Holy Light, warm our night; warm the time of winter. When we shiver in despair, […]

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Worship Service – December 18, 2022 – Advent 4

Welcome Love! Thank you for joining us!  This Week’s Worship Team is: Gloria Saindon, Sarah Closen, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, The Worship Choir & The Harmony Singers. See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn more about the service music, please visit Notes on the Notes View the moderator’s Christmas message: If you have found meaning and comfort […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 18, 2022

Fourth Sunday of Advent Welcome Love! This week’s music:  “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”  (VU #1 v. 2) “O come, thou wisdom from on high, Who ord’rest all things mightily; To us the path of knowledge show, And teach us in her ways to go. Rejoice!  Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!” “O Come, […]

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Faith in Action – December Outreach Projects

Enjoy this short video celebrating the amazing work of the Outreach Council & friends!  Thanks to everyone who supports our Outreach projects by donating funds, supplies, or time to make these projects an ongoing success!  In case you missed it – here is our Cookie Walk video!

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Worship Service – December 11, 2022 – Advent 3

Advent 3 Radiate Joy! *The service starts around 10 minutes into the video. This Week’s Worship Team is: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Gloria Saindon, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and The Harmony Singers. See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn more about the service music, please visit Notes on the Notes If you have found meaning and comfort from […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 11, 2022

Third Sunday of Advent Radiate Joy! This week’s music: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”  (VU #1 v. 6) “O come, thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by thy drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death’s dark shadow put to flight.  Rejoice!  Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel!” “O Come, […]

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Worship Service – December 4, 2022 – Advent 2

Advent 2 Discover Peace! *The service starts around 20 minutes into the video (audio only for the first minute). This Week’s Worship Team is: Rev. Patrick Woodbeck, Alana Davis, Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and the Worship Choir. See the bulletin at:  Bulletin To learn more about the service music, please visit Notes on the Notes If you […]

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