Author Archive: Laura
Meditation – Lent 2 – February 25, 2018
Gospel Reading John 13:1-17 1Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of […]
Continue ReadingFaith in Action – Bear Clan & CNOY – Thank you!
A big “thank you” to everyone who donated items for the Bear Clan! The items will be taken to the Bear Clan later this week to be used to help them in their work with the homeless on the streets of Winnipeg. Click here to learn more: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/general-news/the-bear-clan-needs-your-help/ Another “thank you” goes to everyone for […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 25, 2018
Lent 2 Theme: To be Washed Clean!/Baptism Scripture: John 13:1-17 Psalm 51:7-12 Music: The readings this week both make reference to becoming clean. In the psalm, the writer is asking God to once again give them a “clean heart” so that they can serve God more fully. In the gospel reading, we hear how […]
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Meditation – Lent 1 – February 18, 2018
Gospel Reading: John 11:1-44 1Now a certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2Mary was the one who anointed the Lord with perfume and wiped his feet with her hair; her brother Lazarus was ill. 3So the sisters sent a message to Jesus,£ “Lord, he whom you love is […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 18, 2018
Lent 1 Theme: Jesus Raises Lazarus Scripture Readings: Psalm 104:27-30 John 11:1-44 Music: “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go” (VU #658) “O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, […]
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Notes on the Notes – Ash Wednesday
Scripture Readings: Psalm 23 John 10:1-18 Service Music: “Sunday’s Palms are Wednesday’s Ashes” (VU #107) “Sunday’s palms are Wednesday’s ashes as another Lent begins; Thus we kneel before our Maker in contrition for our sins. We have marred baptismal pledges, in rebellion gone astray; Now, returning, seek forgiveness; grant us pardon, God, this day! We […]
Continue ReadingThe Bear Clan needs your help!
Our UCW has worked with the Bear Clan in the past to help provide much needed food, like juice boxes, granola and nutrigrain bars, tins of flaked ham, and the easy-off lidded ravioli, beefaroni, etc. We are again accepting the above items, but at this time, they really need SOCKS & MITTS! Please drop your […]
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Notes on the Notes – February 11, 2018
This week’s theme: To be Transfigured This week’s scripture readings: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 This week’s music: Throughout the season of Epiphany, we have been reflecting on what it means to hear God’s call. This week’s reading from Corinthians refers to the preaching of the Gospel that dispels darkness. The light of knowledge that […]
Continue ReadingOpportunities! – Property Council
Do you like doing small maintenance jobs? Do you have a knack for seeing things that need to be done to improve our physical space? Do you have ideas for future improvements for the building we know as “Windsor Park United Church”? Do you have a special interest like gardening, snow removal or interior painting? […]
Continue ReadingOpportunities! Ministry and Personnel
Would you like to share your management/personnel/H-R skills? Do you want to learn more about how the staffing of the church is done? Would you like to have conversations and share your ideas about how to handle our staffing needs? Would you enjoy talking with staff about the things that work/may need some work in […]
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The Joyful Noise is practicing again!
All school-age children who like to sing are invited to join the Joyful Noise children’s choir! Join Gloria in the choir room downstairs on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. We hope to see you there!
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It’s a great time to join the Worship Choir!
Join the Worship Choir for the seasons of Lent and Easter! Practices are Thursday evenings from 7:45-9:15 p.m. starting February 8 We hope you can join us!
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Notes on the Notes – February 4, 2018
This week’s theme: The Pay-off! This week’s scripture readings: Isaiah 40:21-31 I Corinthians 9:16-23 This week’s music: As we near the end of the season of Epiphany, we are drawing closer to a deeper understanding of what it means to hear and follow God’s call. This week, the music centers around our understanding of God […]
Continue ReadingOpportunities! Christian Development Council
Christian Development Council (CDC) – Would you like to be more involved in your faith community? – Do you want to learn more about your faith through discussion with other faithful people? – Would you enjoy nurturing the faith of people of all ages? – Do you have creative faith-learning ideas? – Do you enjoy […]
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