April 4, 2008 
In-SPIRE-ation 
Westminster United Church 
In our thoughts & prayers
 
Prayer
Those in our community who are suffering the loss of a relative or friend.
 
Our friends who are enjoying the sunny south.
 
Healed relationships in families and friendships.
 
Those battling addiction
 
Those seeking justice
 
Rejuvenation and rest for our friends who are
 
 
Best wishes to those celebrating birthdays, marriages and new births!
 
Happy birthday Carolyne Beaton!
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To email a Prayer Request click here:
 
All are welcome to join our Prayer Circle - Thursdays at 9:30 AM
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Friday Night Activities has returned as of April 4th!

  Supper is served at 6pm
(freewill donations)
Activities start at 6:45pm
 
The activities may include cards, board games, movies, dances, worship... there's something for everyone! 
 
If you would like to volunteer or have a question, please see Sue Scottinwood.
 
Greetings!
 
 
Thank you Westminster Congregation and friends for choosing to walk Holy Week with us. The attendance at our Sunday worship services was very encouraging. Thanks to all who made the season of Lent meaningful and sacred. Now we are celebrating the 50 days of Easter. All scriptures will reflect the experiences of Jesus and His followers as they seek to continue sharing the teachings of Jesus in a post-resurrection period. WE live in a post resurrection period too. Christians in each generation need to interpret the scripture and live the faith relevant to the times in which one lives. The principle teachings of the Bible are timeless. Jesus grew up hearing the words of the prophets and in His ministry fulfilled many of their prophecies. Now it is our task to carry on "Spreading the Good News". One of the prophecies that Jesus lived was "To seek justice, love kindness and to walk humbly with God". If we see scripture as only a theory and not a faith to be lived, the Good News becomes stale news. Over the next few weeks. Try and live in the Spirit of resurrection hope. In your relationships at home, at work, at school seek justice, love kindness and humble yourself. Be prepared things will change. Things that perhaps needed to change. Let us live as people of the resurrection where God's Spirit guides, leads, challenges, protects and defends.

 

Our focus scripture this week is Luke 24:13-35 give it a read before Sunday.

See you in church

Rev. Sandra

 

PULPIT EXCHANGE POSTPONED:

     The pulpit exchange this Sunday between Rev. Self from Tweedsmuir Presbyterian and Rev. Sandra from Westminster will be postponed to a later date. 
     There have been two deaths of members of the Tweedsmuir congregation this week and Rev. Self felt that he needed to be with his congregation this Sunday as they mourn the loss of those whom they value and love. Out prayers are with them all.
"Going...going...Gone. Sold to the gentleman over here."  That statement was heard over and over Sunday March 30th as members of the congregation came together to share food laughter and bid on each other.  A good time was had by all at our Second Annual Talent Auction.  We are gifted with the number of talented people we have here at Westminster.  Thanks to all who participated, together we raised $2215.00 in about an hour! Amazing!
Trivia

(1) What little-read Old Testament book is quoted 107 times in the New Testament?

(2) Who produced the first printed Bible?

(3) Whom did Jesus send fishing in order to get money for taxes?

(4) Who preached to the intellectuals of Athens?

(5) Who was decapitated while lying asleep in bed?

(6) In Revelation, what color do the armies of heaven wear?

(7) Who had a vision of Jesus walking among seven golden lamp stands?

(8) What generous woman was a seller of purple cloth?

(9) What Bible was most likely used by Shakespeare and the Pilgrims?

(10) At what event did a cloud hide Jesus from the apostles' sight?
Community Events

Earth Day Tree Planting Event

Help plant over 1000 trees at two sites along Lower Monora Creek. Meet at the UGDS Board of Education parking lot at the corner of Amelia and College Street at 9:00 am. BBQ lunch for volunteers will be provided by the Orangeville Lions Club. Please dress for the weather. Wear long pants and sturdy footwear (safety boots recommended). A Great Way to Celebrate Earth Day!!! Join community partners to help combat climate change, shade the creek to improve habitat for native trout and green your neighbourhood. Please let us know if you are interested in joining the FUN! Contact Amy Doole at CVC 1-800-668-5557 x 428 or e-mail adoole@creditvalleycons.com Saturday April 19th, 2008 9:00 am to noon
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Upcoming Events

MESA
As part of a give back to the community program at Theatre Orangeville, we have offered 25 tickets for a performance of Mesa on April 9th 2008 at 8pm.  Tickets are $20 and are available through the church office.  These are going quick so make sure you act fast!

 

JEWELLERY SALE

Not to be missed!  Mark your calendars for April 12 2008!  From 10am until 2 pm a Jewellery Sale will be held at Westminster in the auditorium.  For the past three months busy people have been collecting, sorting, cleaning and arranging your donations.  Come out and see the ooohs and Ahhhs!  Something for everyone!  Donations still being accepted.  May be left in the church office attention Ways and Means.

 

UNITED CHURCH MEN

Dinner Meeting - April 15th at 6:30 p.m. Guest Speaker:  Sara Cronkwright, Customer Service Coordinator, Lord Dufferin Centre. Topic:  Retirement Living Choices and the Process of Aging

 

UNITED CHURCH WOMEN

Westminster U.C.W. will meet at the church on Wednesday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m.   The Speaker will be Janet Gadeski from the United Church Foundation.  Topic:  "Where do they get their money from and what do they do with it."  Also speaking, Albion Wright speaking on "Gift Planning".

 

GARAGE SALE

Thinking of spring cleaning?  Don't forget Westminster's Annual Garage Sale!  Coming this June.  Dates TBA!
 
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 
Please mark your calendars for the upcoming meetings: Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.  May 7th and June 4th.
 

FROM THE OUTREACH & ACTION GROUP

Just Me & The Kids - A programme for Single Parents and their children.  Supported by several Orangeville Churches including Westminster.  Westminster will be providing supper for 30 on April 24th.  We require:  3 Casseroles, 3 Salads, Rolls/Butter & Dessert. If you are able to help, please sign the sheet on the bulletin board outside the kitchen or call Pat Anderson 942-1910.  Thank you.

Looking Ahead...

Apr. 8 - 8:45 a.m. Tai Chi Advanced
Apr. 9 - 8:00 p.m. Theatre Orangeville Presents "Mesa"
Apr. 10 - 9:30 a.m. Prayer Circle
Apr. 10 - 12:15 p.m. Fitness Nooner
Apr. 11 - 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Activities
Apr. 12 - 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Jewellery Sale (your jewel donations welcome!)
Apr. 15 - 8:45 a.m. Tai Chi Advanced
Apr. 15 - 6:30 p.m. UCM Dinner Meeting
Apr. 16 - 1:30 p.m. UCW Meeting
Apr. 17 - 9:30 a.m. Prayer Circle
Apr. 17 - 12:15 p.m. Fitness Nooner
Apr. 18 - 6:00 p.m. Friday Night Activities
Trivia Answers from the previous e-letter:
 
So the people shouted when the priests blew with the trumpets: and it came to pass, when the people heard the sound of the trumpet, and the people shouted with a great shout, that the wall fell down flat, so that the people went up into the city, every man straight before him, and they took the city. Joshua 6:20

John 21:13

Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish.

 Contact Info

 Telephone: (519) 941-0381      Fax: (519) 941-0385

Website: http://www.westminsterorangeville.ca     Email: westminster@westminsterorangeville.ca

We worship Sundays at 10:30 AM

 

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