Windsor Park United Church

December 20, 2015 Bulletin

Monday, December 21, 2015 ltoews

DEC. 20, 2015

Notes on the Notes – Blue Christmas Service – Dec. 21, 2015

Monday, December 21, 2015 Laura

“The First Nowell” “The first Nowell the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; in fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep on a cold winter’s night that was so deep. Nowell, Nowell, born is the King of Israel…” This traditional text likely dates from the 17th century or earlier. […]

Caroling at St. Boniface Hospital

Sunday, December 20, 2015 Laura

A big THANK YOU to all of the WPUC Carolers who came out to bring some Christmas cheer to the patients and visitors at St. Boniface Hospital! *Double-click on the photos to enlarge.

Christmas Hampers

Saturday, December 19, 2015 Laura

A big THANK YOU to everyone who donated for our Christmas hampers this year! Also, THANKS to all of the volunteers who packed and delivered the 20 hampers!

Notes on the Notes – Sunday, December 20, 2015 – Advent 4

Saturday, December 19, 2015 Laura

This week’s theme: ADVENT 4/Baptism/Mary & Elizabeth This week’s scripture readings: Micah 5:2-5a – God promises a ruler from Bethlehem who will lead his flock to peace Luke 1:39-55 – Mary visits Elizabeth who greets her with great joy/God’s promise will be fulfilled though Mary This week’s music: “Away in a Manger” (VU #69) “Away […]

Reflections from the China Delegation

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Laura

“What We Bring Back” by Barry Rieder: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/15/what-we-bring-back/ “The Light Shines in the Darkness” by Nora Sanders: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/16/the-light-shines-in-the-darkness/ “From the Photographer’s Eyes” by Alan Lai: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/17/from-the-photographers-eyes/ “The United Church of Canada Delegation Returns from China” by Daniel Hayward: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/18/the-united-church-of-canada-delegation-returns-from-china/ “United and Uniting” by Geoff Thompson: https://chinadelegationucc.wordpress.com/2015/12/21/united-and-uniting/

Sharon’s China pictures

Sunday, December 13, 2015 Laura

Sharon’s photos from the United Church’s delegation to China – December 2015. *Double-click on the video to see it full screen.

Activities for Kids – Advent 3 – White Gift Sunday

Saturday, December 12, 2015 Laura

This week is White Gift Sunday! Read Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree or watch it here: Can you fill in this idea web?

Notes on the Notes – December 13, 2015 – Advent 3

Saturday, December 12, 2015 Laura

This week’s theme: Advent 3/White Gift Sunday* This week’s scripture readings: Zephaniah 3:14-20 – “I will bring you home” – Sing, daughter of Zion; God comes to bring you home Luke 3:7-18-the preaching of John the Baptist – one is coming who will baptize with fire and the Holy Spirit. This week’s music: “In […]