Author Archive: Laura

Notes on the Notes – November 16, 2014

This week’s theme: Managing Money Faithfully/ Baptism/Retiring the Lift Fund This week’s scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 This week’s music: “This is the Day” (MV #122) “This is the day that God has made; we will rejoice and be glad! This is the day that God has made; we will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu! Singing […]

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Community need – Boys coats

Westgrove School has a need for coats for boys (Grades K-6).  If you have coats that your children have outgrown, or would like to donate a new coat, please bring them to the church.  Thanks!  

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Notes on the Notes – November 9, 2014

This week’s theme:  Remembrance Sunday/Loyalty and Good intentions/100th anniversary of start of first world war This week’s scripture: Joshua 24:1-3a,14-25 This week’s music: “O Valiant Hearts” (525 UC Hymnary)  “O valiant hearts who to your glory came Through dust of conflict and through battle flame; Tranquil you lie, your knightly virtue proved, Your memory hallowed in the […]

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Do you like preparing food?

We are looking for people interested in taking the Food Handler’s course with the understanding that those taking the course will give back to the church by taking turns being present at the church during food preparation.   The cost of the course will be reimbursed by the church.  Please contact Luci if you are interested […]

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Community Event – High Steppers Tea

High Steppers Seniors Club presents   “Happy Birthday Tea” Saturday, November 8 1-4 p.m. At Winakwa Community center 980 Winakwa Rd. Sandwiches, Cupcakes, Rainbow Raffle, Special Birthday Draws, 50/50 Draw, Vendors Ticket Price – $8 per person at the door

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Christmas Choir starts on November 13!

Calling all singers!  The Worship Choir will begin practicing music for the Christmas season on Thursday, November 13 and you are welcome to join us! Music will be prepared for the 4 Sundays of Advent, the Christmas Concert on December 14 and the 7 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Practices are on Thursday evenings from 7:15-9:45 […]

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Notes on the Notes – November 2, 2014

This week’s theme:  All Saints Sunday/All Souls’ Day/Communion/Pay it forward This week’s scripture: Matthew 23:1-12 This week’s music: “Those Hearts That We Have Treasured” (VU #494) “Those hearts that we have treasured, those lives that we have shared; Those loves that walked beside us, those friends for whom we’ve cared, Their blessing rests upon us, their […]

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Memorabilia needed

The Worship Council is looking for wartime memorabilia to display for our Remembrance Day service on November 9.  If you have something to share, please bring it in before the service.  

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Notes on the Notes – October 26, 2014

This week’s theme: Reformation Sunday – What drives you? This week’s scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 This week’s music: “Jesus Loves Me” (VU #365) “Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so, little ones to him belong, in his love we shall be strong. Yes, Jesus loves me!  Yes, Jesus […]

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A Prayer for Ottawa

A Prayer for Ottawa from the moderator of the United Church of Canada. Posted October 22 on the website of the United Church of Canada.   A Prayer for Ottawa   God, We pray for all the people in Ottawa who are currently in lockdown situations as a result of the shootings that began today […]

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WPUC Christmas Concert

Save the date!  The WPUC Christmas Concert will be on Sunday, December 14 at 2 p.m.  featuring the Worship Choir, Joyful Noise and Praise Team.  Please join us for an afternoon of beautiful Christmas music!  

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Notes on the Notes – October 19, 2014

This week – God Always Has the Remote/Baptism/Praise Team service This week’s scripture:Exodus 33:12-14, 18-23/Psalm 99 This week’s music: “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” “Come, now is the time to worship, Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are, to worship, Come, just as you are, before […]

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Notes on the Notes – October 12, 2014

Thanksgiving Sunday Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9 This week’s music: “Grateful” (More Voices #182) “Grateful for the life you give us, thankful for your Holy Son, joyful in your Spirit flowing over all, O God of Love.  Grateful for the Bread of Heaven, thankful for your Holy Word, joyful in your mercy flowing, we will praise you.” […]

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Food donations needed!

The Worship Council is asking for donations of food for West Broadway to be brought in on Thanksgiving Day Sunday (Oct. 12) and World Food Sunday (Oct. 19). Items most needed are: Sugar Coffee Peanut Butter Cheese Whiz Tuna/Canned meat Coffee whitener Canned pork and beans, etc. Thank you!  

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Notes on the Notes – October 5, 2014

This week’s theme:  Christians in Syria – Remaining Faithful Against All Odds Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 This week’s music: God of Freedom, God of Justice (Voices United #700) “God of freedom, God of justice, you whose love is strong as death, you who saw the dark of prison, you who knew the price of faith:  touch […]

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