Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – June 24, 2018

Saturday, June 23, 2018

This week will be looking at the second half of the 10 commandments. We will be reading: Exodus 20: 12-21      Matthew 22: 34-40 We will be singing: “Jesus, Come to Our Hearts” (VU #324) “Jesus, come to our hearts like falling rain; Come to refresh, Come to renew, Wash all our sins away. Spirit, come […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 17, 2018

Saturday, June 16, 2018

This week we will continue to explore God’s covenant with us through the Ten Commandments. We will be reading: Exodus 20:3-11   Matthew 22:34-40 We will be singing: “Take Time to Be Holy” (VU #672) “Take time to be holy, speak oft with your Lord; Abide in him always, and feed on his word. Make friends […]

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Rainbows!

Monday, June 11, 2018

On Sunday, June 10, we were learning about God’s covenant with us.  Enjoy some of the rainbow pictures created by our young people during worship!

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Earthquake Relief

Saturday, June 9, 2018

The United Church of Canada is accepting donations to enable Mission & Service partners to respond directly to those impacted by the eruption of the Fuego Volcano in Guatemala. The Fuego Volcano, located 27 miles southwest of Guatemala City, erupted on June 3, 2018. Initial reports indicate 75 people have died, around 50 people were […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 10, 2018

Saturday, June 9, 2018

It’s picnic Sunday! Join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. as we learn about God’s covenant with us through the rainbow and the 10 Commandments! Then, stay for the picnic following worship! We’ll be learning about: Exodus 19: 1-6, 20: 1-2         Matthew 22: 34-40 We’ll be singing: “We are the Church” “I am the church! You […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 3, 2018 (9:30 a.m. service time!)

Saturday, June 2, 2018

This week’s theme: Formed in Light/Communion This week’s scripture readings: Psalm 139:1-18                 Matthew 5:1-16 This week’s music: “Let Us Build a House (All are Welcome)” (MV #1)  “Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of […]

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Ordination Sunday!

Thursday, May 24, 2018

Join us as we celebrate Patrick’s ordination on Sunday, May 27 at the University of Manitoba!  Ordination will take place as part of the Conference Worship service which starts at 10:00 a.m. (rush seating) in University Centre.  Please note that there will not be a church service at Windsor Park United Church on Sunday! By […]

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Notes on the Notes – Sunday, May 20

Saturday, May 19, 2018

This week’s theme:  Pentecost Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles and other followers of Jesus as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-31. For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described as the “Birthday of the Church.”  Pentecost is celebrated seven weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday. This week’s readings: Acts […]

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Faith in Action – West Broadway Community Ministry

Monday, March 26, 2018

Lunch at WBCM Thank you to our volunteers!  On Monday, March 26, volunteers prepared and served 16 dozen hot dogs at West Broadway Community Ministry (that’s 192 hot dogs)! Guests loved the selection of dainties!  Favorites (for next time!):  Nanaimo bars, Rice Krispie cake, Smarties cookies, matrimonial cake, marshmallow peanut butter squares and chocolate chip […]

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Notes on the Notes – Palm Sunday – March 25, 2018

Saturday, March 24, 2018

Theme:    From “Hosanna” to death Readings: Psalm 24                 John 12:12-27              John 19:16b-22 What is Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive […]

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Meditation – Lent 5 – March 18, 2018

Monday, March 19, 2018

John 19:1-16a 1Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. 3They kept coming up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him on the face. 4Pilate went out again and said to them, […]

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