Faith in Action – September 4, 2024

Current Needs:

Livestream Team – We are looking for another 2-3 people to add to our livestream team.  Interested people will learn how to use the technology to stream the worship service on Sunday mornings.  It is fairly straight-forward and all training/support will be provided!  This is an important outreach of our church as the service recording usually has 40+ weekly views. Please contact the church office or Doug Waldron if you are interested in helping bring our service to those who can’t attend in person on Sunday mornings.

Food Cupboard – Our food cupboard is in need of food items.  At this time of year, we are especially needing “grab and go” snack items for children’s lunches.  This may include:  pudding/jello cups, granola bars, fruit roll-ups, individual size servings of crackers, cookies, etc.
We are also accepting meal items: pasta, sauces, canned meat and fish, peanut butter, etc.  Please leave your donations in the upstairs kitchen.

Book Sale – On September 8, before and after worship, we will be having our September Book sale of gently used books.  Payment is by donation, so bring your spare change and come early to browse!

Food Handlers – We are looking for approximately 4 people to take the food handling course so that we have a good number of people who are current in their certification.  More information can be found at:  MB Food Safety Course  If you are interested in taking the course, please let the office or Margot Baldwin know.

Taking Care of Each Other – It’s that time of year again!  In lieu of up-to-date guidance from public health and in order to keep each other safe, we ask that you do not come to the church if you are under the weather.

Singers Needed for the Worship Choir – The Worship Choir will begin practicing again this Thursday, September 5 from 7:30-9 p.m.  If you enjoy the music in worship and like to sing, please consider adding your voice to our choir!

Greeters – If you would like to be one of our friendly greeters on Sunday mornings, please speak to Alana Davis or call the church office.  Your friendly smile is the first thing people see as they come in the door and your welcome makes a big difference to new-comers, returning folk and regular members!

Liturgists – While we are between ministers, the role of liturgist is more important than ever! The liturgists are the people who lead the worship service (welcome, announcements, Call to Worship, Prayer of Approach and Scripture readings), arrive early to support the pulpit supply people and help keep things running smoothly each week!  We currently have most of our fall slots filled, but please contact the church office if you would like to be added to our list of liturgists!

Offering Counters – As we move into the fall season, we are again in need of a healthy complement of offering counters. This work involves staying after church on Sunday to tally the givings from the offering plates.  All training is provided. Offering counters work in pairs and sign up for the weeks that are convenient for their schedules.  Add your name to the sign-up sheet or leave a message at the church office if you are interested in helping out!

Coffee makers and clean-up crews – Sign up sheets for after-church coffee are up near the office.  Please sign up at least a week in advance.  Even if you aren’t officially “on coffee,” you are welcome to bring goodies to share, or help with the clean up!

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.com 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.

Funeral Reception Committee – This group serves a reception lunch as needed after Funeral and Memorial Services and is highly valued by families who want to hold their service at the church.  The group sets out and serves the lunch and prepares tea, coffee, etc.  There are also people who come in for clean-up.  This opportunity is open to both men and women as we are sometimes required to move tables/chairs.  Please call the church office or speak to Margot Baldwin if interested.

Remembrance Day service

– This year, as part of our Remembrance Day service, we will be having a slide show of people who served during the wars who are connected to the people of Windsor Park United Church.  Sort through some of your old photos and share your story!
If you find a photo to include in the slide show, please send it to laura.wpuc@gmail.com with a description of the person, their role,
how they are related to you and anything else you’d like to share with us!

Thank You…

School Supplies – Thank you to everyone who donated school supplies or funds for our August supply drive.  We were able to share the supplies with Frontenac and Archwood Schools and the loose paper went to Judi’s Olson-Chiswell’s Girl Guide group!
Special thanks to Catherine Smallwood for delivering the supplies!

Connecting at coffee time after church!

Friendly folk – Thank you to everyone who goes out of their way to share a WPUC welcome!  You are amazing – keep up the good work! 

Building Community – On Sunday, September 29, join us after church for a “welcome back” BBQ to celebrate our hardworking congregation’s efforts all summer.  Lunch will be served in the North Room downstairs.  Tickets are $10 and will be sold on Sundays.