Author Archive: Laura

Announcements – March 24, 2019

THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC March 24th – March 31th Today            10:30 a.m.     Worship (Lent 3) Monday         6:15 p.m.        Sparks & Brownies Tuesday        1:00 p.m.       Art Group Wednesday   11:30 a.m.     Prendergast Seniors Soup and Sandwich Thursday      9:30 a.m.       Study Group                        1:30 p.m.       Little Moccasins                        7:45 p.m.       Worship Choir practice Next […]

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Bulletin – March 24, 2019

                                  Lent 3 “Be still and know that I am God!” Approach  Singing Bowl Candle Liturgy Sung Response:         Be still and know that I am God (3x) Call to Worship One:    We are a people with history, a people with a great inheritance. All:      We gather to give praise to God for the […]

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Lenten Challenge – Week 2 – Prayer

On the night before Jesus died, he had a meal with his friends.  And while they sat at the table, Jesus took a loaf of bread, blessed it, and broke it, and gave it to each of his friends saying: “This is my body, which is broken for you.  Whenever you eat, remember me.” Jesus […]

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United Church Statement on Christchurch

To read the statement on the violence in Christchurch, go to: https://www.united-church.ca/news/united-church-condemns-mosque-attacks-new-zealand For a prayer from Moderator Richard Bott, go to: https://www.united-church.ca/prayers/counter-terror-gods-peace

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Notes on the Notes – March 17, 2019

Second Sunday of Lent Baptism Today, Tomorrow and the Next Day This week’s scripture readings: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18           Psalm 27          Luke 13:31-35 This week’s music: “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.” As we […]

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Announcements – March 17, 2019

THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC March 17th – March 24th Sunday 10:00 a.m. Joyful Noise practice 10:30 a.m. Worship (Lent 2 and Baptism) 12:00 noon Annual Congregational Meeting Monday 1:00 p.m. UCW Unit #5 6:15 p.m. Sparks & Brownies Tuesday 1:00 p.m. Art Group Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Tot Time Thursday 9:30 a.m. Study Group […]

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Lenten Challenge – Week 1 – Give

One time, when a young man asked Jesus how he could come closer to God, Jesus said: “Give what you have to those who have less, and come follow me.” This week, consider giving food to our church food bank, or donations for West Broadway Community Ministry or The Bear Clan.  Items can be dropped […]

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Climate Change

Caring for God’s gift of Creation is a spiritual commitment. To learn about what the United Church has to say go to: https://www.united-church.ca/social-action/justice-initiatives/climate-change To learn more about the Student Strike for Climate Action on Friday, March 15 @ 1 p.m. go to: https://www.mbenergyjustice.org/climatestrike0111 To learn about Earth Hour, taking place on Saturday, March 30, go […]

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Announcements – March 10, 2019

THE LIFE & WORK OF WPUC March 10th – March 17th Sunday Used book sale 10:30 a.m. – Worship service (Lent 1) Monday 6:15 p.m. – Sparks and Brownies 6:30 p.m. – Worship Council 7:00 p.m. – UCW Executive Meeting Tuesday 1:00 p.m. – Art Group Wednesday 9:30 a.m. – Tot Time Thursday 9:30 a.m. […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 10, 2019

First Sunday of Lent Wandering in the Wilderness This week’s scripture readings:     Deuteronomy 26:1-11       Psalm 91: 1:1-2, 9-16       Luke 4:1-13 This week’s music: “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God. Be still and know that I am God.” In response to […]

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Bulletin – March 10, 2019

Lent 1 “Be still and know that I am God!” Approach Singing Bowl Candle Liturgy Sung Response:         Be still and know that I am God (3x) Call to Worship One:    We are gathered here on the first Sunday of Lent. All:      It is a season of mystery. One:    It marks the time […]

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Notes on the Notes – March 6, 2019

Scripture Readings: Isaiah 58:1-12       Psalm 51:1-17     2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 Service Music:  “Be Still and Know” “Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God, Be still and know that I am God.” During the season of Lent, this contemplative refrain will give us the opportunity to center […]

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