Author Archive: Laura
A Time Called….Christmas Eve
The stores all close early. There are only a few things left to do. The children have to wait for just one more sleep. At last, we can give ourselves over to the mystery of it all and let the carols, the church, and the story speak to us again. What is the meaning of […]
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Notes on the Notes – December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Service Music: “A Candle is Burning” (VU #6) “A candle is burning, a flame warm and bright, A candle of hope in December’s dark night. While angels sing blessing from heaven’s starry sky, Our hearts we prepare now for Jesus is nigh. A candle is burning, a candle of peace, A candle to signal […]
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Faith in Action – Christmas Edition!
Thank you to everyone who helped with Advent/Christmas activities this year! Check out this short video of the packing of the Thinking of You Baskets and Christmas hampers! Click on the picture to view. And, in case you missed it! The Cookie Walk video can be found at: Cookie Walk 2023 (Click on the title) […]
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Longest Night Service
Thank you for joining us. Tonight’s service is adapted from a service shared by Rev. Jeffrey Spencer. Worship leaders are: Laura Steidl, Alana Davis, Sue Turley, Dave Anderson, June Kaan and Edna Erickson. The music was pre-recorded by the Harmony Singers (2020-2023). In preparation for the service you are invited to gather the following items: […]
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Notes on the Notes – December 20, 2023
Longest Night Service Music: “Come and Find the Quiet Centre” (VU #374) “Come and find the quiet centre in the crowded life we lead, Find the room for hope to enter, find the frame where we are freed: Clear the chaos and the clutter, clear our eyes, that we can see All the things that […]
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Two Readings from Sunday’s service
LOVE AT CHRISTMAS inspired by 1 Corinthians 13 (A reading from RUMOURS newsletter Dec. 19, 2004, that talks about changing our ideas of what is important this season, written by Wendy W-K of Burlington, Ontario.) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show […]
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Worship Service – December 17, 2023
Third Sunday of Advent – “Joy” Thank you to all in leadership this week: Worship Leaders – Rev. Ken DeLisle, Gwen Polak Live Stream – Doug Waldron Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and the Worship Choir Click below for a recording of this week’s service: See the bulletin at: Bulletin – December 17, 2023 […]
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Notes on the Notes – December 17, 2023
Advent 3 This week’s music: “Good Christian Friends, Rejoice” (VU #35) “Good Christian friends, rejoice with heart and soul and voice! Give ye heed to what we say: News! News! Jesus Christ is born today. Ox and ass before him bow, and he is in the manger now. Christ is born today! Christ is born […]
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Cookie Walk Video 2023
Thank you to everyone who baked, volunteered and supported to help make this year’s Cookie Walk a success!
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Worship Service – December 10, 2023
Second Sunday of Advent International Day for Human Rights Thank you to all in leadership this week: Minute Person – Alana Davis Worship Leaders – Rev. Teresa Moysey, Sue Turley Live Stream – Doug Waldron Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and the Worship Choir Click below for a recording of this week’s service: […]
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The Gift That Keeps on Giving…
As we move through Advent and enjoy all of the activities of the season, please also remember that – Cold, Flu, RSV and COVID season is upon us! Just a reminder to please stay home from church if you are feeling ill or know that you have been in recent contact with someone who has […]
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Notes on the Notes – December 10, 2023
Advent 2 This week’s music: “All Earth is Waiting” (VU #5) “All earth is waiting to see the Promised One, and open furrows await the seed of God. All the world, bound and struggling, seeks true liberty; it cries out for justice and searches for the truth. Thus says the prophet to those of Israel, “A […]
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Faith in Action – December 6, 2023
It’s a busy time of year – please help out where you are able! THINKING OF YOU BASKETS – While many people look forward to Christmas, others find this time of year very challenging. They may be dealing with the loss of a loved one, coping with illness, or facing other life changing circumstances. In an […]
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Worship Service – December 3, 2023
First Sunday of Advent Communion Thank you to all in leadership this week: Minute People – Pat Todd, M & P Committee (June Kaan, Margaret & Leo Grandy) Worship Leaders – Rev. Teresa Moysey, June Kaan Live Stream – John Lwiwski Music Leadership – Laura Steidl, Myrna Hagues, and the Worship Choir Click below for […]
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“Ode to the Cookie Walk”
‘Twas the morn of the cookie walk and all through the church Excitement was building – they’d laid out the “merch!” Over 4000 cookies were laid out with care, And extras were waiting with no room to spare! Deanna was expertly coaching her crew; They sat at the ready – they knew what to do! […]
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