This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday, 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday, 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts – Tuesday, 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8pm, Concert Hall


Read More...

CAROL SING
"Nathan's Christmas Playlist: Christmas in Reverse"

VU 59 “Joy to the World”
VU 75 “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks”
VU 64 “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
VU 58 “Infant Lowly, Infant Holy”
VU 38 “Angels We Have Heard on High”
VU 29 “Hark, the Glad Sound”

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

Read More...

Westminster IMAX Fundraiser
Two 3D movies

Egypt: Secret of the Mummies
Under the Sea

Sunday, January 10, 2010
Doors open 1:30 P.M. Shows at 2:00 P.M.
Tickets $12 Available through church office.

IMAX Theatre is located on level 3—Portage Place
FREE PARKING in Portage Place Parkade

'Tis The Season of Advent and the Baydock family, Brad, Wendy, and the children, participated in the weekly ceremony leading up to our Christmas celebrations.

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE Chorale Prelude on Greensleeves R. Purvis

INTROIT - Wachet Auf, VU 711

“Sleepers wake!” the watch are calling,
their notes from Zion’s watchtower falling:
“Awake, awake, Jerusalem!
For your God comes down all glorious,
in grace most strong, in truth victorious,
your light is come, your star doth rise.”
Welcome! Thou worthy crown,
Lord Jesus, God’s dear Son, hosanna!
Henceforth may we eternally sing hallelujahs unto thee.

Read More...

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday, 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday, 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts – Tuesday, 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Church Board – Tuesday, 7pm, Library
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall/Sanctuary
Alanon – Thursday 8pm, Concert Hall

The BLUE Amen - For the last few weeks, our Amen has changed its colour! Blue is the colour of Advent, a time of anticipation and hopefulness as we get closer to Christmas. The organ is not broken, and yes, it is supposed to make you a bit uneasy. Try to remain hopeful as we sing the Blue Amen for the last time this year - it changes again next week to the big and bright Festal Amen.

Read More...

Today’s Communion Offering will be dedicated to LITE (Local Investment towards Employment) and the Christmas Cheer Board. LITE supports many community development projects in the inner city, building stronger and more self-reliant neighbourhoods. The Christmas Cheer Board distributes hampers to the needy, helping to make Christmas a happier time for many Winnipeg families. Communion offering envelopes will be available on the hallway and welcome tables.

Poinsettias accompanied by cards made by our Sunday School will be delivered to our shut-in members today. If you can help with a delivery or two, please drop into the library after the service next Sunday. There are 30 plants to deliver!

White Gift Sunday, Dec. 13, provides the opportunity to donate presents for Christmas hampers. In the past, we have received new toys, games or books for kids, or non-perishable foodstuffs. If you are bringing a gift, please leave it unwrapped, to make it easier for the Cheer Board to place it in the right hamper.

The Mitten Tree is blooming in the narthex. During Advent, Outreach invites you to bring scarves, toques, and mittens to decorate the tree. These will be distributed to Mulvey School, West Broadway Community Ministry, and Westminster Children’s Centre (Day Care). Let’s warm heads, hands, and hearts. Thank you for your continued support.

IMAX FUND RAISER – Sunday Jan. 10th, 2010 – 2pm – More info to Follow

2010 Canadian Church Calendar – Remember, Renew, Rejoice -- 85 Years of The United Church of Canada --$5.00 on sale in the Lecture Hall and in the church office.

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall/Sanctuary
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall Read More...

ADVENT CANDLE LIGHTING

Led by Katherine Abra, Margaret Hodson, and Janice Anderson

THE GIFTS OF THE FOUR DIRECTIONS — WEST

As the candle travels to the wreath the congregation will sing Hymn 19:

Kindle a flame to lighten the dark and take all fear away.

At the invitation of the leader all will join to pray:

Creator God, as we prepare for your way in our world,
give us the courage to look within ourselves
to see what needs to be changed.
Help us to turn from all that separates us from you and from each other;
and to turn toward you, walking in the light of your love. Amen.

The liturgy will conclude with the singing of Hymn 28, vs. 3:

Herald! Sound the note of pardon! Those repenting are forgiven;
God receives these wayward children, and to all new life is given.
Sound the trumpet! Tell the message! Christ the Saving One has come!

At the conclusion of the hymn, the members of the Sunday School will go to their classes.
Read More...

“In the Moment," our second annual Advent Conference is being held on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 9 – 1 p.m. at Transcona Memorial United Church. Read More...

FIRST IN ADVENT

view PDF version (0.45 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE

Fugue on the name BACH -R. Schumann

INTROIT - Veni Emmanuel, VU 1

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel
That mourns in lonely exile here until the Son of God appear.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

Read More...

Today – Last Sunday to formally make your pledge towards the work of our church! and last Sunday to submit your JNAC questionnaires.

We extend our sympathy to Tanis, Jim, and Blake Chapman on the untimely death of Tanis’ cousin, Karen Freund, on November 18.

Robert Stuppard, a member of our congregation since 1943, passed away on November 24. A graveside service for him will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery on Saturday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m..

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Nominating Committee – Wednesday, 4:30pm, Library
Worship Committee – Wednesday, 7:00pm, Chapel
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall/Sanctuary
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall
Read More...

REIGN OF CHRIST

STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

view PDF version (0.45 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required] Read More...

Today – An opportunity to formally make your pledge towards the work of our church!

Upcoming Services:
Sunday Nov. 29th – 1st Sunday in Advent
Sunday Dec. 6th – 2nd Sunday in Advent – The Sacrament of Communion

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Lecture and Discussion on Charles Darwin – Wed., 7:30pm – Chapel
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall/Sanctuary
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall Read More...

SOLO “Wherever You May Go” - David Kai

Given by Nicki Kirton

READING FROM SCRIPTURE Philippians 3: 2-16 (NRSV, p198)

Given by Carole Harvey

HYMN 509 “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”

SERMON “Don’t Be Satisfied”

“I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 3:14

Read More...

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am Concert Hall
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Church Board, Tuesday, 7pm, Library
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall/Sanctuary
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hal Read More...

Today – We welcome the Rev. Dr. James Christie, Dean of the Faculty of Theology of the University of Winnipeg and Westminster Church parishioner, to our pulpit.

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Property Committee Meeting, Monday, 7pm, Office
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hal
Read More...

---

YOUR NAMES TO REMEMBER

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE

Nimrod Variation E. Elgar
Adagio - O God our Help in Ages Past P. Manz

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

Read More...

Marnie Giesbrecht & Joachim Segger (Duo Majoya) opened the Westminster Concert Organ Series Sunday night (Nov 1) with a rousing, tuneful performance on both organ and piano. Read More...

ALL SAINTS' DAY

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE

Festive Fanfare - A. Bliss
Intrada - Grayston Ives

INTROIT - “O God of Bethel”

Words by Philip Doddridge; Music by Christopher Tye

Read More...

TODAY — 117th Anniversary Service. The anniversary celebration continues with a Fellowship Lunch in the Lecture Hall after the service. The Lecture Hall is located through the door to the left of the choir loft.

Tonight – 7:30pm - Duo Majoya with Marnie Giesbrecht & Joachim Segger. Tickets available at the door.

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
JNAC – Monday, 5:00pm, Lecture Hall
Ministry and Personnel Committee, Tuesday, 3:00pm, Library
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Outreach Committee, Tuesday, 7pm, Chapel
Worship Committee – Wednesday, 7pm, Chapel
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hal Read More...

Rev. Bob Thompson paid Westminster a visit Sunday, Oct. 25. Read More...

Saturday, Oct.24: Winnipeg’s edition of a Canada-Wide/International rally to lower the carbon content of our world’s air was held at the Legislative Bldg. with a later walk to the Forks. The issue - the number of carbon particles in the air of the planet should be no higher than 350 ppm to sustain a stable environment, proper ice caps on our two poles etc.. The World’s air is presently holding 387 ppms. Hence the global warming taking place.

On December 7/09 a meeting of reps from over 130 counties will meet in Copanhagen to discuss environmental issues. These rallys were intended to send a message to the World’s governments - We must lower that carbon content to protect our environment. The Winnipeg Rally was organized by Climate Change Connection (Climate Change Connection.org) professors of the University of Winnipeg, Kairos and several other local groups concerned with our environment. Read More...

Sunday, November 1, 2009
7:30 PM
Duo Majoya - Marnie Giesbrecht & Joachim Segger
Edmonton, Alberta

Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger are duo Majoya and this is a second engagement as part of the Westminster Concert Organ Series. Their duo repertoire includes organ duets as well as organ and piano duets. The concert programs are eclectic and innovative featuring original and commissioned works, transcriptions, jazz, and improvisations. Both are regular performers in the Winspear Centre for Music in Edmonton and the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary. Giesbrecht and Segger direct the music at First Presbyterian Church in Edmonton, Alberta. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.
ORGAN PRELUDE Liturgical Improvisation - G. Oldroyd

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

Read More...

TODAY — Come to an After-Church Presentation in the chapel on the 40th General Council Meeting of the United Church of Canada held this past August in Kelowna. We were fortunate to have three persons from this congregation in attendance as commissioners, CJ Avison, Jim Christie, and Pam McLeod, and they will be teaming up to give you a first-hand report on this significant event.

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
JNAC - Monday, 7pm, Chapel
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall behind stage Read More...

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
Hymn Singing – 10:15am, Nathan’s Voices United Playlist
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
JNAC – Monday, 7pm Library
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Church Board meeting – Tuesday, 7pm - Library
Quilters – Thursday afternoon, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall behind stage Read More...

HYMN SING – “Nathan’s Voices United Playlist”

Of course this is in here!

266 “Amazing Grace”

Presbyterian

See back page “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art”

Methodist

333 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”

Congregationalist

330 “Jesus Shall Reign”

United

420 “Go to the World”

Worship Tutorial

“The Green Amen”

Of course this is in here!

232 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You”

Read More...

"Nathan's Voices United Playlist"
Next week, October 18, be ready to come to church early (10:15am) for a hymn sing! I have chosen what I think are the best examples of United Church of Canada hymns in our hymnbook, come and "sing" if you agree.

You were asking:
The “Green Amen” comes from the set “Amens for all Seasons”. Each Amen is representative of a specific church season, Green being the colour of “ordinary time” or Sundays outside of Advent, and Lent. The accompaniment changes “colours” with the seasons, while the melody remains the same. Throughout the church year we will hear shades of Blue, Violet, Rose, and Gold. This melody was composed for congregational singing, so please join in with the choir and sing. AMEN!

This Week at Westminster:
Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs (resumes next Sunday)
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Winnipeg Presbyter Meeting –6:30pm, Lecture Hall
Church Board Executive Meeting – Wednesday 5pm, Library
Quilters – Thursday afternoon - Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm, Concert Hall behind stage Read More...

THANKSGIVING SUNDAY

view PDF version (0.45 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

THE ORDER OF SERVICE
Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.

ORGAN PRELUDE Two Chorale Preludes ‘Praise to the Lord’ - Micheelsen/Merkel

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

Read More...

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Regardless of age, denomination, or status of membership, all who love Jesus Christ, trust him as their Saviour, and seek to serve him as their Lord, are welcome to make their communion at his table.

COMMUNION HYMN 344 “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”

THE PEACE

…may the peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.

OFFERTORY PRAYER Read More...

This Week at Westminster:

Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs (note- no Choir practice next Sunday)
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
M&P Committee – Tuesday 3pm Library
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
JNAC – Tuesday 7pm – Chapel
Outreach Committee – Tuesday 7:30pm - Library
Worship Committee – Wednesday 7:00pm - Chapel
Quilters – Thursday afternoon - Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00pm, Lecture Hall
Alanon – Thursday 8 pm – Concert Hall behind stage Read More...

After the service this morning we moved back into the lecture hall for a great lunch and a chance to say Good bye to Joan Jarvis. Joan has served as Minister to the congregation for the last four years and now moves on to a new job with the Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario Conference of The United Church of Canada. Expressing our farewell regards were Shelley Giesbrecht and children from the Sunday School, Helen LaRue-Christian Education Committee, Ted Barnett-Worship Committee, Pat Miles- Outreach Committee, Teresa Young-Past Chair of the Board , Pam McLeod-Arnould- Present Board Chair and Robert Campbell-Minister. Joining Joan in the festivities were her daughters,Deanne and Laurel, her son-in-law, Dave, and her partner, Irene Greenwood. Read More...

Sunday, September 20/09 we welcomed into the Church by baptism four children: William Naphin, Braeden Stewart, and Anastasia and Jake Savinkoff. Read More...

This Week at Westminster:

Westminster Kids Choir, Sunday 9:30am upstairs
District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30 pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30 pm, Concert Hall
Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

Prelude on Rhosymedre - R. Vaughan Williams
Prelude on Beecher - A.V. Fedak

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
People: We worship the LORD with gladness;
we come into God’s presence with singing.
Leader: Know that the LORD is God.
People: We acknowledge the LORD who made us;
we are God’s people, the sheep of God’s pasture.
Leader: Give thanks to the LORD, bless God’s holy name.
People: Indeed, the LORD is good.
God’s steadfast love endures forever,
and God’s faithfulness to all generations

- Adapted from Psalm 100

Read More...

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Carol Latter
Acolyte: Shayna Giesbrecht
Today we receive into the holy, catholic church by Baptism:

William Michael Peter Naphin
son of Michael Naphin and Jackie Derkson Naphin
godson of Ryan Naphin and Mary Hill

Braeden Kairis Stewart
son of Robert and Kyla Stewart

Anastasia Auroria Savinkoff and
Jake Zacarias Savinkoff,
children of Kurt and Lisamae Savinkoff
godchildren of Michelle Chartrand and Leo Dialek Read More...

On this Baptism Sunday we encourage you to study Bob Burton’s new installation in the narthex entitled “Baptismal Blessing”.

This Week at Westminster:

District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30 pm, Concert Hall Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30 pm, Concert Hall Choir Practice - Thursday 7:00 pm, Lecture Hall.

If you like to sing – consider giving the choir a try! - under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice – Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

“Carillon” J. Behnke
“Rhapsodie sur "Lasst uns Erfreuen" G M. Leclerc

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

GREETING AND CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.
People: We worship the LORD with gladness; we come into God’s presence with singing.
Leader: Know that the LORD is God.
People: We acknowledge the LORD who made us; we are God’s people, the sheep of God’s pasture.
Leader: Give thanks to the LORD, bless God’s holy name.
People: Indeed, the LORD is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever, and God’s faithfulness to all generations
- Adapted from Psalm 100

Read More...

Today:

Welcome Back BBQ! today following the service. Everyone is invited! Hope to see you there. (May be held inside due to wasps or weather.)

Sunday School Registration takes place today - welcome to one and all! We are looking forward to another terrific year of discovering with the young people of Westminster.

This Week at Westminster:

District Brownies, Guides & Sparks – Monday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts - Tuesday 6:30pm, Concert Hall
Church Board Meeting - Tuesday, 7pm, Library
Choir Practice - Thursday 7pm, Lecture Hall Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School today. Activity/Coloring packages are available in the Narthex during the summer services.

Next Sunday:

Next Sunday, September 13, Nathan Poole, the new choir director, will be covenanted to our congregation.


Sunday Sept. 13th Sun- day School registration occurs and Sunday School classes resume.


Welcome Back BBQ! Sunday, Sept. 13, after the service. Every one is welcome! (It maybe held indoors due to wasps or weather).

Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

“God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” R. Powel
“Adagio in E major Bridge

INTROIT - Hanover, VU 235

O worship the King, all glorious above,
O gratefully sing God’s power and deep love:
Whose mercies are tender and firm to the end,
Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend.

GREETING AND CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Let all living things praise the name of the LORD, whose name is above every other, whose splendour covers heaven and earth. People: You give strength to your people O, God, songs of praise to your faithful, to Israel, the people dear to your heart.
Leader: Let us worship God. - Psalm 148: 13-14

Read More...

READING FROM SCRIPTURE Luke 11:1-13 (NRSV, p. 72)

Given by Susie Conrad

PSALTER 802 Psalm 85 (with refrain)

SERMON

HYMN 385 “Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers”

CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

COLLECTION AND PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

As we present these offerings for God’s service, we also thankfully dedicate the offerings of those who give monthly through the PAR program.

OFFERTORY “One Thing's Needed” - M. Reger

DEDICATION - Stuttgart, VU 540

Grant us, God, the grace of giving,
with a spirit large and free,
that ourselves and all our living
we may offer faithfully. Amen.

SOLO “Give Me An Understanding Heart” - Anton Rubinstein

Given by Mary Ann Taylor

Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex during the summer services. Classes resume in September.

Upcoming Events:

Worship Committee meets this coming Thurs. Sept. 3rd at 7 pm in the chapel.


Sunday Sept. 13th Sunday School registration occurs and Sunday School classes resume.


Welcome Back BBQ! Sunday, September 13, after the service. Every one is welcome! (It maybe held indoors due to wasps or weather).
Read More...

Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE - Arnsberg, VU 391

INTROIT - Arnsberg, VU 391

God reveal your presence as we now adore you
And with awe appear before you.
Here in this your temple: all within keep silence,
Gather now with deepest reverence.
You alone God we own,
You, our God and Saviour:
Praise your name for ever.

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN “You Holy Angels Bright” - Darwall, VU 213

You holy angels bright, who stand before God’s throne
and dwell in glorious light, praise you the Lord each one.
Assist our song,
or else the theme too high doth seem for mortal tongue.

You blessed souls at rest, that see your Saviour’s face,
whose glory, even the least, is far above our grace,
God’s praises sound,
as in his sight with sweet delight you do abound.

All nations of the earth, extol the world’s great King:
with melody and mirth his glorious praises sing.
In him rejoice,
and there proclaim his holy name with sounding voice.

My soul, bear thou thy part: triumph in God above,
and with a well-tuned heart sing thou the songs of love.
And all my days,
let no distress nor fears suppress his joyful praise.
- Richard Baxter

Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex during the summer services. Classes resume in September.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday Sept. 13th Sunday School registration occurs and Sunday School classes resume.

Welcome Back BBQ! Sunday, September 13, after the service. Every one is welcome! (It maybe held indoors due to wasps or weather).

A note to all worshippers: If you like to sing, why not consider giving membership in the choir a try? Choir practice will resume Sept. 10 under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice - Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.
Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex during the summer services. Classes resume in September.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday Sept. 13th Sunday School registration occurs and Sunday School classes resume.

Welcome Back BBQ! Sunday, September 13, after the service. Every one is welcome! (It maybe held indoors due to wasps or weather).
Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE - Arnsberg, VU 391

INTROIT - Arnsberg, VU 391

God reveal your presence as we now adore you
And with awe appear before you.
Here in this your temple: all within keep silence,
Gather now with deepest reverence.
You alone God we own,
You, our God and Saviour:
Praise your name for ever.

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

Read More...

September is just around the bend. A new choir season, a new choir director.... the possibilities! Read More...

Request for food assistance to urban ministries: Summer tends to be a low time for stocks of emergency food at the ministries, and there has been a sharp increase in August in the numbers relying on emergency food assistance at St. Matthew's-Maryland Community Ministry. Possibly this is because some have not yet adjusted to new changes in registration for the food supplement programs supplied by Winnipeg Harvest. Whatever the cause, donations to assist people through times of emergency need would be greatly appreciated at St. Matthew's-Maryland and doubtless at any of the ministries. Read More...

Sunday School registration & Sunday School resumes Sunday, September 13 @ 10:30 AM. Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex during the summer services. Classes resume in September.

Upcoming Events:

A note to all worshippers: If you like to sing, why not consider giving membership in the choir a try? Choir practice will resume September 10th under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice - Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.



Welcome Back BBQ! Sunday, September 13, after the service. Every one is welcome! (It maybe held indoors due to wasps or weather).
Read More...

SERMON “Be Yourself”

“Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” - Ephesians 5:1-2

HYMN 382 “Breathe on Me Breath of God” Read More...

SOLO “Come to the Waters” G.F. Handel

Given by Mary Ann Taylor

THE HOLY COMMUNION

Regardless of age, denomination, or status of membership, all who love Jesus Christ, trust him as their Saviour, and seek to serve him as their Lord, are welcome to make their communion at his table.

COMMUNION HYMN 457 “As We Gather at Your Table”
Read More...

Today:

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated today. The elements will be served at stations at the front of the church.

You are invited to make a special Communion Offering on this occasion. The August offering will be pooled with the one from June and shared equally between the Conference Bursary Fund and Alpha House. Communion offering envelopes have been placed in your envelope boxes or may be found on the tables in the Narthex and rear hallway.

The Bursary Fund provides annual financial support to persons from this Conference who are in training for the ministry. Members of Westminster who have been assisted by Bursary Fund grants in recent years are Patricia Baker (McMahon) who is now ministering in Teulon and Greg Parker who is now ministering in Provost–Macklin Pastoral Charge which straddles the Alberta–Saskatchewan border. Read More...

INTROIT - Lancashire, VU 421

Praise God for sacred mem’ries
that bring us here today.
Let happiness surround us
as we rejoice and pray
that God will always bless us
wherever we may go,
as in the past God guided
our way and helped us grow.

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

Read More...

This Week:

There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex during the summer services. Classes resume in September.

Tuesday, July 28th 7PM at Crescent Fort Rouge United will be hosting an evening of conversation in preparation for this summer’s General Council. The speaker will be Caryn Douglas - Topic: “Called to be Church”. This document is available at www.united-church.ca and enter Called to be Church in the search field. Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring pkgs will be available in the Narthex for during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.


Upcoming Events:

A note to all worshippers: If you like to sing, why not consider giving membership in the choir a try? Choir practice will resume on September 10th under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice - Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall. Read More...

ORGAN PRELUDE

“Introduction, Allegro and Adagio from Suite for Organ” - J. Stanley

INTROIT - Lancashire, VU 421

The Praise God for sacred mem’ries
That bring us here today.
Let happiness surround us
As we rejoice and pray;
That God will always bless us
Wherever we may go,
As in the past God guided
Our way and helped us grow.

GREETING

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring pkgs will be available in the Narthex for during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.


Upcoming Events:


We hope all our choristers will have a wonderful summer and return refreshed to the loft in the fall.

A note to all worshippers: If you like to sing, why not consider giving membership in the choir a try? Choir practice will resume on September 10th under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice - Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.

Westminster Concert Organ Series announces artists for next season: Piano and Organ “Duo Majoya” Marnie Giesbrecht and Joachim Segger Nov.1/09. Korean organist Dong-ill Shin, Feb. 21/10 and NYC St.Patrick’s Cathedral organist Jennifer Pascual, Apr. 18/10. Information and order forms are available on the hallway and narthex tables. Read More...

ORGAN PRELUDE

“Introduction, Allegro and Adagio from Suite for Organ” - J. Stanley

INTROIT - Lancashire, VU 421

The Praise God for sacred mem’ries
That bring us here today.
Let happiness surround us
As we rejoice and pray;
That God will always bless us
Wherever we may go,
As in the past God guided
Our way and helped us grow.

GREETING

The Lord be with you.
And also with you.

Read More...

FIFTH AFTER PENTECOST

view PDF version (0.48 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]
Minister: Rev. Robert Campbell

Diaconal Minister: Joan Javis

Choir Director: Glen Harrison

Organist: Don Menzies

Nursery: Supervised care for children under the age of 3 years is available in the nursery. Should children become restless during worship, parents may wish to care for their children in the Crying Room, where the service is received through closed-circuit television. An usher will be pleased to direct you to either location.

While it is our custom to stand for hymns and responsive readings, people are welcome to remain seated as necessary. Read More...

Today:

There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring pkgs will be available in the Narthex for during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.



These Days publication July - Sept. are available. Look for copies on the hallway and narthex tables.
Read More...

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Carol Latter

Today we receive into the holy, catholic church by Baptism:

Hunter Jakob Scott,
son of Ian Scott and Tanya Jakob,
godson of Brian Drader and Lily Rosenberg. Read More...

Upcoming Events:

There will be no Sunday School today and during July & August. Activity/Coloring pkgs will be available in the Narthex for during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.

A very big thank you is due to the members of the Westminster Choir who have led us admirably in the music of our worship for another season. We hope all our choristers will have a wonderful summer and return refreshed to the loft in the fall. A note to all worshippers: If you like to sing, why not consider giving membership in the choir a try? Choir practice will resume on September 10th under the leadership of our new Director of Music in Worship, Nathan Poole. The choir has chosen a new time for practice - Thursdays from 7 - 8:30 pm in the Lecture Hall.
Read More...

Westminster United Church requests the pleasure of your company at a retirement luncheon honouring Glen Harrison on Sunday, June 21, 2009 after Sunday morning worship. Your contributions to a gift for Glen will be welcomed in the Church Office. Read More...

Today:

Today, after this morning’s worship, Westminster United Church requests the pleasure of your company at a Retirement Luncheon honouring Glen Harrison.

Attn: Sunday School families.... Blue Jean Sunday School (group classes) runs June 21 & 28. There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex for children to use during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.

The sermon preached by our Moderator, the Rt. Rev. David Guiliano, at the Conference worship service held here on May 24 may now be viewed our church’s website. The sound has been doctored to remove the echo and makes it easy to hear the entire message.



Upcoming Events:

Westminster Concert Organ Series announces artists for next season: Piano and Organ “Duo Majoya”, Korean organist Dong-ill Shin, and NYC St. Patrick’s Cathedral organist Jennifer Pascual. Best season-ticket price is $45 until July 1. Information and order forms are available on the hallway and narthex tables.
Read More...

HYMN 296 “This Is God’s Wondrous World”

Children may depart for Blue Jean Sunday School on the last verse.

PRAYER OF APPROACH

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Eternal God,
whose mercy and loving kindness do not fail;
we confess to you with our whole heart
our neglect and forgetfulness of your commandments,
our failures in the care of your creation,
our wrong doing, speaking, and thinking,
the harm we have done to others,
and the good we have left undone.

O God, forgive your people who have sinned against you.
In your great compassion,
cleanse us from our sin,
Create in us a clean heart,
and renew a right spirit within us;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silence for personal confession.

Read More...

Westminster News Sunday, June 14, 2009

view PDF version (0.33 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

Today:

Today The Brunch Bunch is meeting at Muddy Waters at the Forks after church.

Attn: Sunday School families.... Blue Jean Sunday School (group classes) runs June 14, 21 & 28. There will be no Sunday School during July & August. Activity/Coloring packages will be available in the Narthex for children to use during the summer services. Sunday School classes resume in September.

The sermon preached by our Moderator, the Rt. Rev. David Guiliano, at the Conference worship service held here on May 24 may now be viewed our church’s website. The sound has been doctored to remove the echo and makes it easy to hear the entire message. Read More...

SECOND AFTER PENTECOST

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Shelley Giesbrecht
Acolyte: Shayna Giesbrecht

Today we receive Olivia Josephine Dupont, daughter of Jeffrey and Amanda Dupont, goddaughter of Matthew and Terri Giesbrecht, Ange Neufeld, and Megan Fontaine, into the holy, catholic church by Baptism.

HYMN 236 “Now Thank We All Our God”

During the hymn, children may depart for Blue Jean Sunday School.

Read More...

May I Introduce Nathan Poole…

Nathan, our Choir Director come September, is a young man with a wealth of conducting experience, both orchestral and choral. He sings (Baritone) and has sung under both Elroy Friesen and Henry Enbrecht, two of our leading Manitoba conductors. He also plays the violin and teaches it with a class of 30 students ranging from 3 years old to 80.
Nathan’s conducting experience started at age 14 when he asked his Episcopalian church’s choir leader to let him conduct the choir. He was given permission and started his career with Handle’s Halleluiah Chorus. A rousing beginning! Read More...

Another Fine Sermon ( In Case You Missed it!)

Ernest Janzen sermon "When God Was A Woman" from Westminster Church on Vimeo.

Check out our Commentary page for Ernest Janzen's Mother's Day message entitled "When God Was A Woman".

Today:

Communion Offering: Envelopes for this special offering are on the narthex and hallway tables. The June and August communion Offerings will be pooled and shared equally between the Conference Bursary Fund and Alpha House.

The Bursary Fund provides annual financial support to persons from this Conference who are in training for the ministry. Members of Westminster who have been assisted by Bursary Fund grants in recent years are Patricia Baker (McMahon) who is now ministering in Teulon and Greg Parker who is now ministering in Flin Flon. Alpha House is an organization providing homes for women and children who have left abusive relationships. They can be accommodated for up to nine months in one of seven fully furnished apartments in a safe, protective environment. The House is more than just a place to live, delivering programs and providing one-on-one counseling services to help women and children regain their self-esteem, heal from the trauma they have endured, and become self-reliant members of the community. Read More...

TRINITY SUNDAY

ANTHEM “I Lay My Sins on Jesus”

Words: Horatio Bonar; Music: Wallace Engelbreckt

READING FROM SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:13-21 (NRSV, p. 16)

Given by Katherine Abra

SERMON “Progressive Supper”

“Taking the five loaves and two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled.” - Matthew 14: 19-20

Read More...

From Manitoba/North Western Ontario Conference

The Conference met mid May and concluded its deliberations with a service of Worship at Westminster on May 24th. We're happy to bring you some pictures of some interesting people at the service and a video of Moderator David Giuliano's sermon. (Thanks again to Len LaRue and James Campbell for the technical work that make this video possible.) Read More...

LITANY

LORD have mercy,
Christ, have mercy.
LORD, have mercy.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

ANTHEM “A Gaelic Blessing” - Rutter

RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS AND HELPERS

DEPARTING HYMN 646 “We Are Marching in the Light of God”

Members of the Sunday School will go to their classes.

Read More...

Today:

Sunday School Family Wind-Up. Enjoy pizza after church, followed by an outing to Fort Whyte Nature Centre (1-3 pm). Rides can be arranged and guests are most welcome!

Upcoming Events:

Westminster Golf Tournament. Tomorrow at 11 am, River Oaks Golf Course with refreshments and dinner to follow at Peter & Maureen Macdonald’s. Read More...

The life of Frances Mills, a long-time member of this congregation was celebrated on Thursday, May 28/09. At the beginning of the service Robert Campbell delivered the following outline of this woman's remarkable life. Frances lived long and well. We are happy to share Robert's words with you here...

view PDF version (0.8 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

REMEMBRANCES FOR FRANCES MILLS

Today we gather to commend our sister, Frances Mills, to God and to remember her life among us. What a wonderful, colourful, eventful, dedicated, and worthwhile life it was. Frances came into the world in Swan River in 1910 and she will be buried there later this spring. Read More...

The Hubands opened their house for a Choir Farewell party for Glen. The pictures tell the story including a suspicious looking trio of women in Charles' wine cellar.

See photos click here.

THE ADMISSION OF MINISTERS FROM OTHER DENOMINATIONS

Received into the ministry of the United Church of Canada are:

Ian G. Olive, ordained in the Churches of Christ in Australia;

Wayne Gerald Sanderson, ordained in the United Methodist Church, U.S.A.;

Geza Szemok, ordained in the Reformed Church of Hungary.

After each minister receives a Bible, the congregation will join to sing:

Take my life and let it be - Mozart, VU 506
consecrated, Lord, for thee;
take my moments and my days;
let them flow in ceaseless praise.

THE RECOGNITION OF A DESIGNATED LAY MINISTER

Recognized as a Designated Lay Minister of the United Church of Canada is:

Greg McKee of the Dryden Pastoral Charge, Cambrian Presbytery.
Read More...

Today:

Westminster hosts Conference’s Celebration of Ministry Service. We welcome the Rt. Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator, United Church of Canada, as today’s preacher.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday School Family Wind-Up. May 31! Enjoy pizza after church, followed by an outing to Fort Whyte Nature Centre (1-3 pm). Tickets available from Helen La Rue or in the office. Rides can be arranged and guests are most welcome! Read More...

Upcoming Events:

Helpers are still needed for the Annual Meeting of Conference being held at the U of W’s Duckworth Centre this weekend. If you could be a part of a shift serving refreshments on Friday or Saturday, contact Jo-Anne Muldrew at 269-3729 or jmuldrew@mts.net. If you would like to help process sales from the used book table, contact Noelle Bowes 783-0218 or yuc@mts.net.

May 24, 10:00 am, Westminster hosts Conference’s Celebration of Ministry Service. Preacher: Rt. Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator, United Church of Canada.

Sunday School Family Wind-Up on May 31st! Enjoy a pizza lunch after church, followed by an outing to Fort Whyte Nature Centre (1-3 pm). Tickets available from Helen La Rue or in the office. Rides can be arranged and guests are most welcome! Read More...

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Carol Latter

Today we receive into the holy, catholic church by Baptism:

Julia Susan Arnold,
daughter of Jeffrey and Jennifer Arnold;

Zachary Grant Fisher Fuith,
son of Jason Fuith and Laurie Fisher,
godson of Donna Martens and Carl Enns;

Zoey Ta Kara-Lynn Laluk-Tam,
daughter of Gordon Tam and Tracy Laluk,
goddaughter of Jeff Laluk, Peg Yuen, and Bobby and Susan Tam;

Danielle Jacqueline Sneesby,
daughter of Kevin and Tracey Sneesby,
goddaughter of Vicki Klassen & Bennie Gusnowsky. Read More...

University of Manitoba Concert, Thursday, May 21, 7:30
Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, Wednesday, May 27, 7:30
Rainbow Harmony Project's Spring Show, Thursday, May 30, 8:30 Read More...

A new website has recently been posted called Wolseley Post. It devotes its self to community news of the Wolseley and West Broadway communities. The site is run by Jim Palmquist and Joel Ralph who have invited us to post events in our church that impact on the community in various ways (i.e. concerts at Westminster etc...). The site will now be on our links page. We have been kicking around the idea of "advertising" ourselves to the local community for a long time. Thanks to Jim and Joel we now have the opportunity to do so.

http://www.wolseleypost.mb.ca/

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Valerie Morrow
Acolyte: Alex Olsen

Today we receive into the holy, catholic church by Baptism:

Kaleigh Mary Margaret Daeninck,
daughter of Kevin and Sarah Daeninck,
goddaughter of James Campbell, Amy Campbell,
Susan Chadwick and Colleen Hurley.

Read More...

Today:

We welcome Ernest Janzen as today’s preacher.




Upcoming Events:

The Orville Derraugh Scholarship Recital will be on May 13th at 7:30 pm at Westminster United. Our own Jan Nato will be one of the performers as well as Sarah Kirsch, Jennifer Shaw and Meaghan Reimer. Admission is free. Reception to follow.

May 24, 10 am, Westminster hosts Conference’s Celebration of Ministry Service. Preacher: Rt. Rev. David Giuliano, Moderator, United Church of Canada. Coffee servers needed at U of W. Pick your shift! Talk to Boyd, call Jo-anne 269-3729. Read More...

From our choir appearing in this year's Gilbert and Sullivan production from left to right; Fred Simpson, Nicki Kirton, Cathy McIvor and David Koetke.

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

INTROIT - Alleluia No. 1, VU 179

Hallelujah, hallelujah. Give thanks to the risen Christ;
Hallelujah, hallelujah! Give praise to God’s name.
Spread the good news o’er all the earth:
Jesus has died and is risen.
Hallelujah, hallelujah….

Read More...

Today:

Today, after church, Westminster United Church Foundation presents: Information Session on Wills & Planned Giving. Mr. Jim Ripley, lawyer, will speak on wills, power of attorneys and health care directives. Ms. Kathryn Hoffley, a gift planner, will speak about how you can leave a legacy to the foundation.

The Sunday School will be selling hand decorated flower pots May 3rd & 10th.



Upcoming Events:

Next Sunday, May 10, Ernest Janzen will be our preacher.

Garage Sale. Area Heads will meet for a wrap-up meeting Tues. May 5 at 9:30 am in the Library.
Read More...

Heads up! Garage Sale is Saturday, May 2nd!
And the Bats are working feverishly to get everything priced and ready for sale. Do they need help? You Bet! Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 in the Bat Cave. All volunteers welcome. Read More...

Read More...

Read More...

GREETING AND CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: We gather today in the name of the risen Christ.
People: Through his rising, we are promised an inheritance that is beyond the reach of change and decay.
Leader: We gather today in the presence of the risen Christ.
People: Through God’s Spirit, Christ is with us to confirm the promise of new life.
Leader: In Christ’s name and presence, let us worship God.

HYMN 164 “The Day of Resurrection”

PRAYER OF APPROACH

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God and Father of the living Christ,
we have seen your purpose for us
in the one who lived with vibrant faith,
and who died with steadfast resolve.
We who seek to follow your Christ
know only too well our weaknesses and failings.
Our living is often without such faith.
Our resolve in the face of trials often deserts us.
Our doubts and fears rob our lives of confidence,
so that death is with us, even in life.
Come to us in the power of your love.
Snap the chains of death again, as at the first Easter.
Shatter the power of sin and evil,
the death within us that cripples our living.
Set us free to know your gift of life,
free to live joyfully as your people,
free to live out your praise in lives of courage and hope;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Silence for personal confession

Read More...

Today:

The Westminster Concert Organ Series presents Ken Cowan on April 26th at 7:30, in the final concert of our 20th season. A native of Canada, Mr. Cowan is Assistant Professor of Organ at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, where he is their full time organ teacher. His concert will include works by composers such as Mendelssohn, Bach, Dupre and Liszt. Tickets will be available after the service on today and April 26, and can also be purchased at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Special prices are available for students and seniors at the door on the night of the concert.

Upcoming Events:

Sunday, May 3 AFTER CHURCH Westminster United Church Foundation presents: Information Session on Wills & Planned Giving. Mr. Jim Ripley, lawyer, will speak on wills, power of attorneys and health care directives. Kathryn Hoffley, a gift planner, will speak about how you can leave a legacy to the foundation.

The Orville Derraugh Scholarship Recital will be on May 13th at 7:30 pm at Westminster United. Our own Jan Nato will be one of the performers as well as Sarah Kirsch, Jennifer Shaw and Meaghan Reimer. Admission is free. Reception to follow.
Read More...

Upcoming Events:

The Westminster Concert Organ Series presents Ken Cowan on April 26th at 7:30, in the final concert of our 20th season. A native of Canada, Mr. Cowan is Assistant Professor of Organ at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, where he is their full time organ teacher. His concert will include works by composers such as Mendelssohn, Bach, Dupre and Liszt. Tickets will be available after the service on today and April 26, and can also be purchased at McNally Robinson Booksellers. Special prices are available for students and seniors at the door on the night of the concert. Read More...

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Presenter: Elaine Finnbogason Acolyte: Shayna Giesbrecht

Today we receive into the holy, catholic church by Baptism:

Cole Daniel Cherlet,
son of Brian and Tracy Cherlet;

Aiden Thomas Dilay,
daughter of Jerrrold and Amber Dilay,
goddaughter of Jay and Sylvia McIsaac;

Taylor Melody Lynn Keeler,
daughter of Jamie and Jennifer Keeler,
goddaughter of Nadia DeLuca, Paul Keeler, and Andrea Strykiwsky;

Emma Joy Mora,
daughter of Cesar and Joylene Mora,
goddaughter of Aniela Mora and Corey Braaksma;

Daniel Henry Sheptycki,
son of Michael and Teena Sheptycki;

Frederick Keelan Bruce Whiteway,
son of Morgan and Monica Whiteway,
godson of Anthony and Sabrina Cornwell.
Read More...

Read More...

EASTER SUNDAY

view PDF version (0.11 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

Fanfare on “Easter Hymn” - Paul Manz
Lift High the Cross Processional - Charles Callahan

INTROIT “This Joyful Eastertide” - Woodward Read More...

Read More...

A MUSICAL OFFERING FOR HOLY WEEK
view PDF version (0.18 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

“The Confession Stone” Words by Owen Dobson;
Music by Robert Fleming
Sung by Jennifer Sproule;
Accompanied by Mel Koop

Read More...

There is a new addition to the Worship page related to the United Church’s beliefs! Check it out. There are four links that will take the reader to pages of the United Church of Canada website dealing with our Faith and our Beliefs.

Front Row: Ted Cuddy, Alice Nichol, Pat Miles, Grace Aoki, Lynn Soens, Bruce MacNeill

Second Row: Katherine Abra, Mary Yanke, Carol Latter

Third Row: Margaret Cuddy, Helen LaRue, Jim Young, Teresa Young

Back Row: Robert Campbell, Roy Halstead, Wayne McLeod Arnould, Grant Buchanan, Boyd Rausch, Ted Barnett, Pam McLeod Arnould, Bill Parrish

Missing from Picture: Loretta Baziuk, Elizabeth Russell and John Mort, Joan Jarvis

We were delighted to welcome the Providence Chamber Singers back to our sanctuary for their third Sunday morning service with us on March 15th.The Singers have distinguished themselves locally, winning the award for the best performance by an adult choir in the Winnipeg Music Festival numerous times. In Manitoba, they have been chosen as the featured guest choir for Choralfest Manitoba and Provincial Honors Choir final concerts. The choir has also represented Manitoba at the National level, having been invited to perform at Podium ’98: National Conference of Choral Conductors in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Choralfest Canada. For more information about Providence College go to http://prov.ca/. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE Liturgical Improvisation - G. Oldroyd

SANCTUS - VU 951

Holy, holy, holy, my heart, my heart adores you!
My heart is glad to say the words: You are holy, God!

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Come and travel the road of faith.
People: We gather as God’s people in this Lenten time.
Leader: Open yourselves to God’s call, God’s presence, God’s love.
People: To God be the glory and the praise!

HYMN 334 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

PRAYER OF APPROACH

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Leader: Hear us as we pray,
People: Create a new heart in me, O God.

Silence for personal confession.

Read More...

Read More...

Rev. Donald Keating: Died in Ottawa, March 3/09 at 88 years as the result of a fall. Read More...

Jan, our tenor soloist, was at the top of his form, Friday evening, March 20, winning the coveted Tudor Bowl at the Winnipeg Music Festival. During the run of the Festival, the last three weeks, he had previously won his classes in French Melodie, Italian Art Songs and Music of Canadian Composers. Read More...

Westminster News - Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

view PDF version (0.66 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

Welcome to worship at Westminster Church. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we hope you will sign the guest book in the lobby and stop by the “Welcome Table”. Please help yourself to any of the materials and information provided. You may also wish to fill in a “Welcome to Westminster” card to be found in the pews and place it on the offering plate or give it to an usher. As we are able to be of help, we look forward to doing so.

Greeters: As you came into the church this morning, Margaret Hodson, Patrick Chicoine, Bob Burton and Laurina Perfumo greeted you. Never joined us for coffee before? Don’t hesitate to come! For a guaranteed conversation, look for today’s host, Janet Wright. Her name tag features a coffee cup logo.

In the hospital: Forrest Hetland (St. Boniface). Let’s keep Forrest in our prayers.

This week, please remember the people and work of Faculty of Theology, University of Winnipeg. a special ministry.

---

Read More...

COVENANTING OF THE CHURCH BOARD

Members of the Board of Westminster Church:
Pam McLeod-Arnould, Loretta Basiuk, John Mort, Teresa Young, Bruce MacNeill, Elizabeth Russell, Helen La Rue, Mary Yanke, Roy Halstead, Lynn Soens, Alice Nichol, Boyd Rausch, Margaret Cuddy, Grace Aoki, Bill Parish, Pat Miles, Ted Cuddy, Wayne Arnould, Grant Buchanan, Ted Barnett, Katherine Abra, Jim Young, Carol Latter, Robert Campbell, Joan Jarvis.

WITNESS OF SCRIPTURE

CHARGE TO THOSE BEING COVENANTED

COVENANT QUESTIONS AND PROMISES Read More...

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS

THE SERVICE OF PRAISE

ANTHEM “Heilig” - Felix Mendelssohn

Holy, holy, holy, is God the Lord Sabaoth! All the nations are full of Thy renown. Sing hosanna, sing on high. Give praise to Him who comes in the name of the Lord.

CONVERSATION TIME

ANTHEM “Gloria” from Missa Kenya - Translation by Paul Bessler

Soloist: Jonathan Dyck

Glory to God in the highest; and on earth, peace, goodwill towards men. We praise Thee. We bless Thee. We worship Thee. We glorify Thee. We give thanks to Thee for Thy great glory. Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty, the only begotten Son Jesus Christ most high. O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Thou that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us…receive our prayer. Thou that sittest at the right hand of the Father… For Thou only art holy, thou only art the Lord, thou only art most high, O Christ. With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

Read More...

Westminster News - Sunday, March 15th, 2009

view PDF version (0.35 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

Today (after fellowship lunch) the CE committee hosts it’s 2nd Family Outdoor Photography event: “Celebrating God’s Creation Part II” at Omand’s Creek. We will learn about British art photographer Andy Goldsworthy who photographs the beauty of nature. All camera enthusiasts will enjoy an afternoon creating photographs that will be used to create new fundraiser photocards. Our fall excursion was lots of fun - we encourage everyone of all ages to join us. The cameras are easy to use!

Providence College Singers: Read More...

Westminster News - Sunday, March 8th, 2009

view PDF version (1.10 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

Read More...

THE LORD’S PRAYER (sung) - VU 959

Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil
for the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours, now and for ever.

SOLO "I Will Magnify Thee" – Handel, from "Belshazzar"

Given by Mary Ann Taylor

SERMON “Rated: CG”

“Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’” - Luke 1:38

Read More...

FIRST IN LENT

view PDF version (0.40 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

SERMON “Where the Spirit Drives Us”

“And the Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. He was in the wilderness forty days,
tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels waited on him.” - Mark 1:12-13

Read More...

Westminster News - Sunday, March 1st, 2009

view PDF version (0.80 MB) [Adobe Acrobat is required]

The Annual Meeting of the congregation of Westminster United Church will be held on Sun., Mar. 8th at noon in the Lecture Hall. Members and adherents are asked to plan to attend. Child care arrangements will be made.

The Nominating Committee puts forward the following slate of nominations for the Church Board and Westminster Foundation for approval at the Annual Meeting. Any additional nominations for positions open for election this year are to be in the hands of the Secretary of the Board, Val McIntyre, by March 1st. Board members serve a two year term and are eligible to be re-elected for a second term. An * denotes the member is a committee chair and italics denotes position open for nomination in 2009.
Read More...

Read More...

On Sunday February 22nd at 2:30 pm, Canadian organist Rachel Laurin will present “Creation in Progress”, the second in this year’s Organ Series Concerts. Ms. Laurin will present works by Buxtehude, Bach and Daveluy, along with a selection of her own compositions, and will end the program with Improvisations on themes provided by Westminster’s Organ Series Committee members. Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting afternoon’s entertainment. Read More...

Four of our young people were part of a ceremony of The Renewal of Baptismal Faith in Confirmation during the service of worship. The four were Braden Nichiporick, James Campbell, son of Robert and Linda Campbell, Kayla Weselowski, daughter of Ken and Valerie Weselowski , and Tyler Drachuk son of Cheryl and Gary Drachuk. They were presented to the congregation by Margaret Cuddy, Chair of Membership and Pastoral Care Committee.

During the service the young people and their leaders joined the Choir as “percussion” for the anthem “Clap Your Hands All Ye People”. Also, James gave the Bible readings, Trevor conducted the prayers and Braden acted as acolyte. Read More...

Today at 2:30 pm, Canadian organist Rachel Laurin will present “Creation in Progress”, the second in this year’s Organ Series Concerts. Ms. Laurin will present works by Buxtehude, Bach and Daveluy, along with a selection of her own compositions, and will end the program with Improvisations on themes provided by Westminster’s Organ Series Committee members. Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting afternoon’s entertainment. Tickets will be available in the Lecture Hall after this morning’s service.


Garage Sale Meeting: garage sale area heads will meet at 9:30 in the library on Tues. Feb. 24. Please bring your volunteer lists. Read More...

Read More...

Mar. 4 (7-9pm) and Mar. 5th (9:30-4:30) in Winnipeg, MB – led by Brian Mitchell-Walker
At Immanuel United Church, 755 Golspie St.

Cost: $60.00
Alternate registration (for low-income, unemployed, students, seniors) $30.00 Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE Prayer of Notre Dame - L. Boellman

SANCTUS - Nicaea, VU 315

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: In the celebrations of life, and in the inspirations of the heart, we are nurtured and uplifted.
People: We gather to seek new life, to welcome renewed vision, to find new hope. Let us worship God!

HYMN 232 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You” Read More...

Volunteers are needed to help with the garage sale ASAP on Tuesday mornings.


On Sunday February 22nd at 2:30 pm, Canadian organist Rachel Laurin will present “Creation in Progress”, the second in this year’s Organ Series Concerts. Ms. Laurin will present works by Buxtehude, Bach and Daveluy, along with a selection of her own compositions, and will end the program with Improvisations on themes provided by Westminster’s Organ Series Committee members. Don’t miss what promises to be an exciting afternoon’s entertainment. Tickets will be available in the Lecture Hall after this morning’s service. Read More...

Dr. Rhinehart F. Friesen: It was with great sadness that his family announced the passing of their father and grandfather on the evening of February 6, 2009. Rhinehart was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Eira, on December 11, 2008. Read More...

Thinking about buying roses for Valentine's Day? Make sure they're not stained in blood. Read More...

Stewardship Committee Report

The 2009 Stewardship Campaign has been completed and resulted in total pledges of $291, 861 compared to $302, 913 last year. This decrease can be attributed to a lesser number of pledges due to various circumstances. We do not feel that the current economic downturn will adversely affect future contributions but we are concerned about the members that fall short on their pledges. This past year we experienced a short fall of $14,733.92. We encourage any in this category to endeavour to bring their pledges up to date. Thank you to all who have helped us these past years. We look forward to your support in the year ahead.

Stewardship Committee. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

SANCTUS - Nicaea, VU 315

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 336 “Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” - Dix, VU 81

Members of the Sunday School will go to their classes.

Read More...

For this morning’s celebration of Communion, people will be invited forward to receive the bread and wine at stations. The next service of Communion will be held on Palm Sunday, April 5. At that time, the elements will be served to the people in their pews. Today’s Communion Offering is being received for the United Church of Canada’s United for Peace Campaign. A letter from our Moderator, the Rt. Rev. David Giuliano, concerning the campaign, has been placed on the welcome and hallway tables. Please feel free to take a copy. Communion envelopes are available on the Welcome and Narthex tables. Read More...

FOURTH AFTER EPIPHANY

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE Partita on ‘Westminster Abbey’ - R. Wetzler

SANCTUS - Nicaea, VU 315

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 326 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Members of the Sunday School will go to their classes.

Read More...

New Members Join Westminster Church

Nikki Kirton & Jan Bigelow


Kayla Jory, Marilyn & Ken Giesbrecht, Sarah & Rob Foers & baby Jack Read More...

Westminster Church Organ Series

Read More...

The Sacrament of Communion will be celebrated next Sunday, Feb. 1st. The elements will be received at stations.



Are you aware that currently the world’s peoples are suffering through almost 40 armed conflicts in 27 countries, child soldiers are involved in at least 17 of these conflicts, annual military spending is over $1.1 trillion, and there are over 600 million small arms in circulation around the world—one for every 10 people on the planet? The United for Peace Campaign of the United Church of Canada, was approved at the 39th General Council 2006 out of grave concern for the situation in Israel and Palestine. The scope of the campaign has been broadened by the Executive of the General Council to also address conflict and the need to work toward just peace in Canada January 25, 2009 and others parts of the world.

In light of the recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine, our Moderator, David Giuliano offered the following comment. “The teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are rooted in love, peace, and justice. I invite all religious leaders to join hearts to witness to those roots through prayer and action for peace. As faith leaders, let us demonstrate that religion is a force for life, not death, in the world.”

Our February Communion Offering will be given to United For Peace. This is our opportunity to support peace initiatives with partner organizations as they work toward a just peace with dignity for all God’s people. If you have boxed envelopes you will find Communion envelopes inside. If not, they are available on the Welcome and Narthex tables.
Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE Liturgical Improvisation - G. Oldroyd

SANCTUS - Nicaea, VU 315

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

GREETING

Leader: The LORD be with you.
People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: God is in our midst. Let us celebrate God’s presence.
People: Christ is in our midst. We are here to listen for the call to serve others.
Leader: The Spirit is in our midst. We are aware of a power, greater than ourselves, to lead, guide, and uplift us.

HYMN 820 “Make a Joyful Noise”

KIDS’ CHOIR “Do Lord/Rise and Shine” Spirituals -Arr. J. Shafferman /L. Page

Director: Helen La Rue Accompanist: Len La Rue

Read More...

Are you aware that currently the world’s peoples are suffering through almost 40 armed conflicts in 27 countries, child soldiers are involved in at least 17 of these conflicts, annual military spending is over $1.1 trillion, and there are over 600 million small arms in circulation around the world—one for every 10 people on the planet? The United for Peace Campaign of the United Church of Canada, was approved at the 39th General Council 2006 out of grave concern for the situation in Israel and Palestine. The scope of the campaign has been broadened by the Executive of the General Council to also address conflict and the need to work toward just peace in Canada and others parts of the world.

In light of the recent escalation of conflict between Israel and Palestine, our Moderator, David Guialiano offered the following comment. “The teachings of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are rooted in love, peace, and justice. I invite all religious leaders to join hearts to witness to those roots through prayer and action for peace. As faith leaders, let us demonstrate that religion is a force for life, not death, in the world.”

We at Westminster Church have an opportunity to support the United For Peace Campaign. Our February Communion Offering will be given to United For Peace. This is our opportunity to support peace initiatives with partner organizations as they work toward a just peace with dignity for all God’s people. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

INTROIT - Wie Schön Leuchtet, VU 98

How brightly beams the Morning Star!What sudden radiance from afar!It cheers us with its shining.Brightness of God that breaks our nightand fills the darkened souls with light,who long for truth were pining!Newly, truly, God’s word feeds us, rightly leads us, life bestowing.Praise, O praise such love o’erflowing!

GREETING

Leader: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP

HYMN 255 “The Living God Be Praised” Read More...

Westminster News - Sunday, January 11th, 2009

view PDF version (0.43 MB) [Adobe Acrobat reader is required]

Welcome to worship at Westminster Church. If you are worshipping with us for the first time, we hope you will sign the guest book in the lobby and stop by the “Welcome Table”. Please help yourself to any of the materials and information provided. You may also wish to fill in a “Welcome to Westminster” card to be found in the pews and place it on the offering plate or give it to an usher. As we are able to be of help, we look forward to doing so. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright - R. Hobby
O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright - L. Koch

INTROIT - Wie Schön Leuchtet, VU 98

How brightly beams the Morning Star!
What sudden radiance from afar!
It cheers us with its shining.
Brightness of God that breaks our night
and fills the darkened souls with light,
who long for truth were pining!
Newly, truly, God’s word feeds us, rightly leads us, life bestowing.
Praise, O praise such love o’erflowing!

Read More...

Welcoming New Members: If you are a confirmed member of another congregation, have found a new home at Westminster, and would like to transfer your membership, please advise the office by Tues. Jan. 12. We are receiving new members by Transfer of Membership on Sun. Jan. 18 and would like to include you.

HELP! I Need Your E-mail Address!!! The December newsletter is the last one we’ll publish. As we switch over totally to our internet website it’s important that I be able to reach you periodically to let you know what new items are there for your information and/or pleasure. If you have never had an email from me then I don’t have your email address. Please keep connected to our church. Send me a Hello Roy, email to royhalstead@mts.net. Thank you. Roy H. Read More...

THE ORDER OF SERVICE

ORGAN PRELUDE

Fanfare for the Common Man - A. Copeland
The Old Year Now Away is Fled - R. Purvis

INTROIT Hark! the Herald Angels Sing - Mendelssohn

Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King,
peace on earth, and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.!”
Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
join the triumph of the skies;
with angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem!”
Hark! the herald angels sing,
“Glory to the newborn King!”

Read More...