Author Archive: Laura

Pet photos needed!

WPUC will be hosting a Blessing of the Pets on Sunday, Oct. 4.  In preparation for the event we are looking for photos of you and your pet to be used in a video presentation at church.  If you can help, send your photo to lasteidl@shaw.ca.  Thanks!  

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United Church Syrian Refugee Crisis Statement

The United Church Urges Canada to Sponsor Syrian Refugees  3 September 2015 “I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Matthew 25:35 Read the United Church statement regarding the Syrian refugee crisis at:  http://united-church.ca/communications/news/general/150903  

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Notes on the Notes – September 6, 2015

This week’s Scripture readings: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, James 2:14-17 This week’s music: “Dance With the Spirit” (More Voices #156) “Dance with the Spirit early in the mornin’ Walk with the Spirit throughout the long day. Work and hope for the new life abornin’, Listen to the Spirit to show you the way.” Our gathering […]

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School Supplies Needed!

It’s back to school time! We will be collecting supplies for local schools on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 13. The list of most useful items is: – Duotangs – 3 prong (best price seen – Staples $.05 each – limit of 40) -Packages of looseleaf (best price seen – Walmart – $.10) – […]

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WPUC Music Programs are starting soon!

WPUC has music programs for all ages! THE WORSHIP CHOIR – Do you enjoy singing and want to have fun with a great group of people who share your love of music?   Our adult choir, under the direction of  Laura Steidl, practices on Thursday evenings and leads the music in worship each Sunday. The first […]

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Summer Volunteers needed!

Can you help with any of the following: – donations of food for West Broadway Community Ministry – needed are peanut butter, Cheez Whiz, canned fish or meat, sugar, coffee whitener and coffee.  Donations can be left in the bin marked WBCM Food Bank in the entrance of the church. – watering the new shrubs […]

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Thank you!

A big thank you to all of the volunteers who sorted, laundered, and delivered the Lost and Found clothing from schools in Louis Riel School Division!!   Deliveries of the clean shoes and clothing have been made and the items will be put to good use.  Thanks again!  

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Notes on the Notes – July 26, 2015

This week’s scripture reading:   Ephesians 3:14-21 This week’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145) “Draw the circle wide.  Draw it wider still. Let this be our song, no one stands alone, standing side by side, Draw the circle wide. God the still-point of the circle, ‘Round whom all creation turns; nothing lost, but […]

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Volunteers Needed on Wednesday!

Be part of the Lost ‘n’ Found Crew! On Wednesday, July 15, volunteers are needed between 10:30 a.m. and noon to help sort the Lost and Found clothing from 18 schools in the Louis Riel School Division.  If you can help, please come by! Also, on Wednesday at noon, the sorted clothing will be available […]

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Notes on the Notes – July 12, 2015

This week’s scripture reading: Mark 6:14-29 This week’s music: “Bless the Lord” (MV #46) “Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless God’s holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless God’s holy name. Remember the kindness of our God, who showers us with blessing all our days. Remember the justice of our God, who […]

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Notes on the Notes – July 5, 2015

This week’s Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 12: 2-10 This week’s music: “Bathe Me in Your Light” (MV #82) “Bathe me in your light, O God of All, Creator;  let it shine upon my soul with healing and with grace.  Be to me a beacon bright through shadows of life’s wounding, showing me the way to […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 28, 2015

This week’s theme:  Straight talk when you’re backed into a corner This week’s Scripture readings: Psalm 130 Mark 5:21-34 This week’s music: “Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour” (VU #665)  “Pass me not, O gentle Saviour, hear my humble cry, While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by. Let me at thy […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 21, 2015

This week’s theme: Holy Superheroes This week’s scripture reading: Samuel 17: 32-33, 41-44, 45-49 Mark 4: 35-41 This week’s music: “Jesus, Saviour, Pilot Me” (VU #637) “Jesus, Saviour, pilot me over life’s tempestuous sea; Unknown waves before me roll, hiding rock and treacherous shoal; Chart and compass come from thee, Jesus, Saviour, pilot me. As […]

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