Author Archive: Laura

Tax Receipts now available

The Trustees will be handing out the Tax Receipts for 2014! Help us save the postage by stopping by the table in the lobby on Sunday to pick-up your receipt.  

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Children at Risk Conference – Help needed!

Can you help?  We are hosting a one-day conference on CHILDREN AT RISK on Saturday Feb. 7th from 9-3 p.m. We still need:  hosts, help in the kitchen, donations of cookies, muffins, stew and bannock. The sign-up sheet is in the lobby or call the church office (204-895-7486) if you can help!  

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Youth Group Games Night

Calling All Youth!! Please join us at the church on Saturday, February 7th for games night. We will enjoy an evening of games (card or board), snacks and drinks. All youth are welcome and, as usual, friends are welcome too! If you are going to be joining us, please leave your name for Patrick at […]

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Notes on the Notes – February 1, 2015

This week’s theme: Yoga for the Heart/Praise Team Contemporary This week’s scripture reading:  1 Corinthians 8:1-13 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 – January 25, 2015

This week’s theme: Being Spontaneous/Week of Prayer for Christian unity This week’s scripture readings: Mark 1:14-20,  1 Corinthians 7:29-31 This week’s music: “Part of the Family” (VU #395) “Come in, come in and sit down, You are a part of the family. We are lost and we are found, And we are a part of the […]

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Children at Risk Conference – Help needed!

Can you help?  We are hosting a one-day conference on CHILDREN AT RISK on Saturday Feb. 7th from 9-3 p.m. We need:  hosts, help in the kitchen, donations of cookies, muffins, stew and bannock. Watch for a sign-up sheet in the lobby!

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Transfer of Membership/Profession of Faith – January 25, 2015

Join us on Sunday, January 25 when we will welcome all Transfers and/or Professions of Faith to our church.  If you have been attending Windsor Park United Church and would like to transfer your membership, please contact Luci at 204-256-8792 and she will take care of the transfer of your membership for you!    

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Resource links for Sharon’s sermon – January 18, 2015

The Globe and Mail:  The New Grey Power:  Why Older Women are Hot in Fashion and Beauty Now http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/fashion-and-beauty/beauty/the-new-grey-power-why-older-women-are-hot-in-fashion-and-beauty-now/article21463790/ Glamour Magazine Body Image Article: http://www.glamour.com/health-fitness/2011/02/shocking-body-image-news-97-percent-of-women-will-be-cruel-to-their-bodies-today Christianity Today article:  “Why Pastors Should Preach About Body Image” http://www.christianitytoday.com/women/2014/july/why-pastors-should-preach-about-body-image.html?start=1  

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Notes on the Notes – January 18, 2015

This week’s theme: Mirror, mirror on the wall… This week’s scripture readings: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18,   1 Corinthians 6:12-20 This week’s music: “You, Creator God, Have Searched Me” (MV #131)  “You, Creator God, have searched me and you know my ways. You perfectly understand me, It’s my cause of praise. I cannot escape your presence in […]

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Resource links for “The Jesus Fatwah”

A study group that has been running since November, “The Jesus Fatwah” is a video series from Living the Questions discussing the relationship between Christians and Muslims.  More information about the program can be found at:  http://www.livingthequestions.com/xcart/home.php?cat=493 Here are a couple of other links coming out of our discussions at The Jesus Fatwah study group: […]

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Notes on the Notes – January 11, 2015

This week’s theme:  Baptism of Jesus/The Whole Creation in a New Light This week’s Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11 This week’s music: “Crashing Waters at Creation” (VU #449) “Crashing waters at creation, ordered by the spirit’s breath, First to witness day’s beginning from the brightness of night’s death. Parting water stood and trembled as the […]

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Music Programs are starting again this week!

It’s a great time of year to join one of our music programs! The Worship Choir welcomes teens, young adults, and adults who enjoy singing in a more traditional choir setting.   Practices are on Thursday evenings from 7:45-9:15 p.m. starting on January 8.   The choir welcomes everyone from those who “like to sing, but […]

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Notes on the Notes – January 4, 2015

This week’s Theme:  Epiphany/Communion   This week’s Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12 This week’s Music: “Arise, Your Light is Come” (VU #79) “Arise, your light is come!  The Spirit’s call obey;  show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today. Arise, your light is come!  Fling wide the prison door;  proclaim the […]

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Quizmaster’s Event – January 30, 2015

Back by popular demand!!!   Get your teams organized for this year’s Windsor Park United Quiz Night evening that is fun for all ages.   Build your 8 person multi-generational team for your best shot at the cheese cake prizes. Friday, January 30th @ 7PM.   Tickets are $15 or 2/$25 and on sale after church […]

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Notes on the Notes – December 28, 2014

This week’s Scripture:   Luke 2:22-40 This week’s Music: “What Child is This?” (VU #74) “What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste to bring him […]

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