Author Archive: Laura
Upcoming Worship Services at Windsor Park United Church
Communion – April 6 at 10:30 a.m. Palm Sunday – April 13 at 10:30 a.m. Good Friday – April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Easter Sunday – April 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 30, 2014
Lent 4 – The Coptic Orthodox Cross Theme – “Christi-anachy” This week’s scripture reading: John 9:1-41 This week’s music: “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” (VU #149) “When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, my richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid […]
Continue ReadingTrash to Treasure
Did you know we collect the following? Bread Bag Date Tabs – These are passed on to St. Martyrs church and used in crafts to raise funds for wheelchairs in Third World countries. Deposit in the corner drawer in the back of the Sanctuary. Aluminum Pop Cans – (preferably squished flat) These are passed on […]
Continue ReadingOPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP – WORSHIP COUNCIL
Worship Council – Do you want to be part of community? – Do you have creative, uplifting worship ideas to share? – Do you want to know more about your faith? – Do you care about what happens in worship? If so, you may be an excellent addition to the Worship Council! The Worship Council […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 23, 2014
Lent 3 – The Greek Orthodox Cross This week’s scripture readings: Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11 This week’s music: “Glory in the Cross” “Let us make our journey to the cross of Christ, who surrendered glory and grace to become a servant of the great and small, that all people may know God’s face. Though his […]
Continue ReadingOPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP – CHRISTIAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Christian Development Council (CDC) – Do you want to be part of community? – Do you like working with children and want to be involved in nurturing their faith? – Do you like working with youth and young adults? – Do you want to learn more about your faith? – Do you want to help […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 16, 2014
Lent 2 – The Celtic Cross Legalism vs Promise This week’s scripture readings: Genesis 12:1-4a, Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 This week’s music: “There is a Green Hill Far Away” (VU #152) “There is a green hill far away, outside a city wall, where the dear Lord was crucified, who died to save us all. We may […]
Continue ReadingIt’s Spring – Garden Club has started!
It’s time to plant! Join the Garden club on Tuesday evenings from 7 -8 p.m. from now until May 20, 2014. A total of 12 meetings. Bring a friend or bring your whole family. The cost is $20.00 per person. No charge for teenagers or children!
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 9, 2014
Lent 1 – The Crucifix This week we begin a 6 week Lenten journey where we will examine the meaning of the cross. Many of the ideas are based on Derek Flood’s book, “Healing the Gospel – A Radical Vision for Grace, Justice, and the Cross.” This week’s scripture reading: Genesis 2:15-17, 3:1-7/Romans 5:12-19 This week’s […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – March 2, 2014
This week’s theme: Transfiguration – How do I know When I’m Having a Holy Moment? Worship leaders – Sharon and the Praise Team This week’s readings: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 This week’s music: “Holy Moment” As we come today, we remind ourselves of what we do; that these songs are not just songs, but signs of […]
Continue ReadingIt’s a great time to join the choir!
The Worship Choir is just starting music for the seasons of Lent and Easter! Practices are on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. starting on February 27. Childcare or rides to practice can be arranged by talking to Laura after church on Sunday or by calling the church office. Time commitment: Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:30 until […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 23, 2014
This week’s theme: Do’s, Don’ts and the life of faith This week’s scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Matthew 5:38-48 This week’s music: “God Says” (MV #172) God says, “Be still so you may hear the words I whisper in your ear. If you will listen, you will know I’m with you always where you go.” God […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 16, 2014
This week’s theme: Bullying is incompatible with Christianity This week’s scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:33-37 This week’s music: “Love Knocks and Waits” (MV 94) “Love knocks and waits for us to hear, to open and invite; Love longs to quiet every fear, and seeks to set things right. Love offers life, in spite of […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 9, 2014
This week’s theme: Getting on the right track This week’s readings: Isaiah 58:1-9a, Matthew 5:13-20 This week’s music: Bring Forth the Kingdom “You are salt for the earth, O people; salt for the Kingdom of God! Share the flavor of life, O people: life in the Kingdom of God! Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, bring […]
Continue ReadingNotes on the Notes – February 2, 2014
This week’s theme: “Outdated values or timeless wisdom?” This week’s scripture readings: Micah 6:6-8, Psalm 15 This week’s music: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds” (VU #602) “Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the unity of heart and mind is like to that above. Before our Maker’s throne we pour […]
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