Author Archive: Laura

Blessing of the Backpacks!

Saturday, September 10, 2016

Hi Kids! We hope that you had a great first week of school!! DON’T FORGET to bring your backpack on Sunday Sept. 11th for the BLESSING OF THE BACKPACKS! We are also collecting NEW/UNUSED school supplies for students who need a little extra help! Here is the list of school supplies we are looking for: […]

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WPUC Music Programs are Starting Soon!

Sunday, September 4, 2016

WPUC has music programs for all ages! THE WORSHIP CHOIR – Do you enjoy singing and want to have fun with a great group of people who share your love of music?   Our youth and adult choir, under the direction of  Laura Steidl, practices on Thursday evenings and leads the music in worship each Sunday. […]

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Notes on the Notes – September 4, 2016

Saturday, September 3, 2016

This week: Sharon’s Last Sunday at WPUC This week’s scriptures: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 Philemon 1-7 This week’s music: This week we will continue to sing some of Sharon’s favorite hymns! “Travel On” (VU #647) “Travel on, travel on, there’s a spirit that is flowing, A spirit that is flowing night and day. Travel on, travel on, […]

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Help needed!

Monday, June 13, 2016

We are looking for volunteers for stripping and waxing the floors.  We need people who are strong enough to mange the buffer as well as others to mop.  Dates needed:  Monday, July 4 and Monday, July 11.  Sign up in the church lobby! We also need someone to fill in for Gina, our custodian, from […]

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Paulette’s Trip to Ghana

Sunday, June 12, 2016

For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Paulette Cote, and I have been a member of WPUC since 2000, when I arrived to see what this community was all about and what was available for children’s programming. That first Sunday I was tapped on the shoulder by Linda Will, was asked […]

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Notes on the Notes – June 12, 2016

Saturday, June 11, 2016

This week’s scripture reading: Galatians 2: 15-21 This week’s music: “This is the Day” (MV #122)  “This is the day that God has made; We will rejoice and be glad! This is the day that God has made; We will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu! Singing hallelu! Singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be […]

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Community Event – Alzheimer Society of Manitoba

Friday, June 10, 2016

Free family education session. Understanding Psychoses and Anxiety in Dementia Thursday, June 16 7 – 8:30 pm Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre 1588 Main Street (map) Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia may include hallucinations, delusions, psychosis and anxiety. Gain an understanding of how these changes may manifest in a person with dementia and be informed of […]

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Rummage sale a success!

Saturday, June 4, 2016

A BIG THANK YOU from the UCW ladies to all who came out and supported the Rummage Sale. From the setting up, the pricing, the sale itself and the packing up, all went very well. As of Sunday a profit of $1,139 was realized. Way to go WPUC! Thank you again! And a Big Thank […]

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Notes on the Notes – Sunday, June 5, 2016

Friday, June 3, 2016

This week’s theme:  “What is it to know?” – A Celebration of Inclusivity This week’s scripture readings: Psalm 139                    Revelation 21:1-7 This week’s music: “Draw the Circle Wide” (MV #145)  “Draw the circle wide.  Draw it wider still. Let this be our song, no one stands alone, standing side by side, Draw the circle wide. […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 29, 2016

Saturday, May 28, 2016

This week’s theme:  To Whom, or What, are We Building Altars? This week’s scripture readings: 1 Kings 18: 20-39          Luke 7:11-17 This week’s music: “Awaken the Dawn” “Sing to the Lord with all of your heart Sing of the glory that’s due to his name Sing to the Lord with all of your soul Join […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 22, 2016

Saturday, May 21, 2016

This week’s theme – Trinity Sunday This week’s scripture readings: John 16:12-15  Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 This week’s music: “Praise Our Maker” (VU #316) “Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Praise our Maker, peoples of one family; God is love, God is love! Love our Saviour, followers of Jesus; […]

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Notes on the Notes – May 15, 2016

Saturday, May 14, 2016

This week’s theme:  Pentecost Baptism/Confirmation Sunday This week’s scripture readings: Acts 2: 1-8, 11b-15, 36-41 Romans 8: 14-17 This week’s music: “Oh, a Song Must Rise” (MV #142) “Oh, a song must rise for the spirit to descend Oh, a song must rise once again Singing out God’s   praises and glory, the faithful voices blend, […]

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