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Notes on the Notes – Sunday, May 20
This week’s theme: Pentecost Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles and other followers of Jesus as described in the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-31. For this reason, Pentecost is sometimes described as the “Birthday of the Church.” Pentecost is celebrated seven weeks (50 days) after Easter Sunday. This week’s readings: Acts […]
Continue ReadingFun & Fellowship – Annual CICC Curling Event
Curlers of all ages gathered for a fun-filled afternoon at our annual Curling event on March 4, 2018!
Continue ReadingFaith in Action – West Broadway Community Ministry
Lunch at WBCM Thank you to our volunteers! On Monday, March 26, volunteers prepared and served 16 dozen hot dogs at West Broadway Community Ministry (that’s 192 hot dogs)! Guests loved the selection of dainties! Favorites (for next time!): Nanaimo bars, Rice Krispie cake, Smarties cookies, matrimonial cake, marshmallow peanut butter squares and chocolate chip […]
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Notes on the Notes – Palm Sunday – March 25, 2018
Theme: From “Hosanna” to death Readings: Psalm 24 John 12:12-27 John 19:16b-22 What is Palm Sunday? Palm Sunday is the final Sunday of Lent, the beginning of Holy Week, and commemorates the triumphant arrival of Christ in Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. Palm Sunday is known as such because the faithful will often receive […]
Continue ReadingModerator’s Easter Message
A message of hope in the changing power of resurrection as we move into Holy Week, by United Church of Canada Moderator, Jordan Cantwell.
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Meditation – Lent 5 – March 18, 2018
John 19:1-16a 1Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2And the soldiers wove a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and they dressed him in a purple robe. 3They kept coming up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him on the face. 4Pilate went out again and said to them, […]
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Notes on the Notes – Lent 5 – March 18, 2018
Theme: To Follow This King! Readings: John 19:1-16a Psalm 146 Music: The music this week asks for God’s faithfulness to be with us as we move ever-closer to the events of Good Friday. Through the words of the hymns, we also commit to walking with Jesus to face the cross. “O Jesus Christ, May Grateful […]
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Meditation – Lent 4 – March 11, 2018
John 18:28-40 Jesus before Pilate 28Then they took Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate’s headquarters. It was early in the morning. They themselves did not enter the headquarters, so as to avoid ritual defilement and to be able to eat the Passover. 29So Pilate went out to them and said, “What accusation do you bring against this […]
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Notes on the Notes – Lent 4 – March 11, 2018
Theme: To Stand in Judgement! Scripture: Psalm 145:10-13 John 18:28-40 Music: All of the music this week centers around the theme of Jesus giving up his life for us and our response to that gift. “Here I Am to Worship”“Light of the world You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes, let me see. Beauty […]
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Meditation – Lent 3 – March 4, 2018
John 18:12-27 12So the soldiers, their officer, and the Jewish police arrested Jesus and bound him. 13First they took him to Annas, who was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the high priest that year. 14Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was better to have one person die for the people. Peter […]
Continue ReadingCNOY 2018 – Pics and Final Total!
Thanks for helping the WPUC Walkers raise $2365 in support of RaY (Resource Assistance for Youth)! Your donations go toward programs to help the homeless and hurting in Winnipeg’s West Broadway community. To learn more about RaY and its programs, go to: https://rayinc.ca/ Mark your calendar – join us next year for the Coldest Night […]
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Notes on the Notes – Lent 3 – March 4, 2018
Theme: When We Deny God! Scripture: Psalm 17:1-7 John 18:12-27 Music: This week we have two readings that are in contrast to each other. In the psalm, the speaker is calling on God to hear him, saying that that God should listen because he has followed God steadfastly. The reading from John, on the other […]
Continue ReadingFaith in Action – WBCM!
Did you know that our Outreach Council visits West Broadway Community Ministry on a regular basis? This month, they served lunch to approximately 70-80 guests. They prepared and served 16 dozen hotdogs and similar numbers of bananas and home baked cookies, courtesy of 4 members of our congregation. Home baked cookies are always in big […]
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Meditation – Lent 2 – February 25, 2018
Gospel Reading John 13:1-17 1Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. 2The devil had already put it into the heart of Judas son of […]
Continue ReadingFaith in Action – Bear Clan & CNOY – Thank you!
A big “thank you” to everyone who donated items for the Bear Clan! The items will be taken to the Bear Clan later this week to be used to help them in their work with the homeless on the streets of Winnipeg. Click here to learn more: http://www.windsorparkunitedchurch.com/general-news/the-bear-clan-needs-your-help/ Another “thank you” goes to everyone for […]
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