Faith in Action – March 20, 2024

After church coffee – Thank you to those who have hosted coffee time after church and also to those who have donated treats and helped out with serving/washing up/putting away chairs, etc!  Please use the sign-up sheet for March/April Sundays so we can let people know when we will be having coffee.  Also, feel free to bring treats for people to enjoy with their coffee! (no sign-up required!)

Offering counters – Thank you to those who continue to answer this call!  We are currently in need of offering counters for the end of March and April.  There is a sign-up sheet by the office and training is available if you want to give it a try!

Pastoral Care Group – If you are aware of anyone from our church community who might benefit from Pastoral Care support, you can speak with Sue Turley (office@windsorparkunitedchurch or 204-256-8792) to share discreetly.  If you have some time in your schedule to connect with a shut-in or hospitalized individual from our church community by phone or in person, please reach out to Pat Lumsden (lumsdenpa@mymts.net or 204- 254-6301) for more information.

Little Free Library Guardians – As we move into more windy/wet weather, please keep an eye on our Little Free Library.  There is a latch at the bottom of each door to keep the snow/rain out – if you notice the doors are open, please close them so the books don’t get ruined!

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE – SAVE THE DATE and SPREAD THE WORD! –  In support of the local non-profit organization, Sleep in Heavenly Peace, we will be hosting a “Bed Build”.  On Saturday, May 25^th,  we will meet in the church parking lot to provide the labour and work (assembly-line fashion) under the direction of a core group of volunteers from SIHP. All materials and equipment will be supplied that day. Our goal is to build 20 bed frames during the event.  NO (CONSTRUCTION) EXPERIENCE is required to participate so please consider helping as you are able. Family and friends (18 years and older) who are interested in volunteering are also welcome. Registration for the build is limited to 20 volunteers so sign up now at the church! 

We will also be collecting bedding prior to the Bed Build. If you find a great deal on (twin-sized) sheets, comforters/blankets, and pillows OR you would like to make a blanket/quilt/afghan in the coming months, all donations will be gratefully accepted. The bedding donations will be presented to the SIHP team for use when the beds are delivered to children in need.

COOKIE BAKERS for West Broadway Community Ministry Meals – “THANK YOU” for your ongoing support in bringing in cookies for WBCM!  If you can bake and donate a few dozen cookies of any kind (at any time that suites your schedule), please label the package “FOR WEST BROADWAY” and bring your donation to the church during office hours or before Sunday worship at the church. Donations will be stored in the freezer until the next meal preparation/delivery day. Any help you can provide is greatly appreciated.

Trustee Update – All trustee positions have been filled – thank  you to everyone who has offered to stand as a trustee!

Morberg House collection – On Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m., Marion Willis, Founding Director and Executive Director of St. Boniface Street Links will be speaking on Morberg House. We will be collecting canned tomatoes, canned beans, sugar, flour, salt, Tenderflake lard, canned tuna, Kraft Dinner, pasta, and pasta sauce. There is a bin for donations located in the lobby.

Soup Lunch – We are having another soup luncheon after-worship on Sunday, April 7, 2024 directly following the service. Maxine Pattle and Company are brewing up a tasty lunch of soup, bun, pie, and beverage. The cost is $10.00. Sign up in the lobby on Sunday.

Used Book Sale – The March Book Sale raised $103.00!! Thank you to Edna Cechvala, Alana and Bruce Davis for all their work. The next Book Sale is Sunday, April 14, 2024 before and after worship