|
In-SPIRE-ation
Westminster United Church May 30, 2008 |
|
| Genesis 13:11,
14-15 |
|
|
So Lot chose for himself all the plain of the Jordan, and Lot journeyed eastwards; thus they separated from each other... The Lord said to Abram, after Lot had separated from him, 'Raise your eyes now, and look from the place where you are, northwards and southwards and eastwards and westwards; for all the land that you see I will give to you and to your offspring forever.'
|
| Looking Ahead... |
|
May 31 - 8AM Garage Sale
June 4 - 7PM Prayer Shawl Ministry
June 7 - Rev. Sandra's Anniversary Service
June 8 - 12:15PM Book Club
June 15 - Happy Father's Day
June 16 - 7PM Board Meeting
June 17 - UCM Dinner Meeting
June 18 - UCW Meeting
June 22 - 12:15PM Book Club
June 28 - 9AM Clothing Depot
June 29 - 5th Sunday Potluck and Sunday School Closing
Prayer Circle - Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. in the church with Rev. Sandra. All welcome (non-denominational)
|
| Ministry Quicklinks |
Westminster United Church
Newsletter Archives
United Church of Canada
WonderCafe
|
|
Join our list
|
 |
|
|
Greetings!
"The fullest spiritual life is the one lived with the most thoroughly thankful mind and soul" Tom Harper "Would You Believe?"
In this time of high gas prices, concern about the economy, orphaned children in Burma and violence in society, it can be overwhelming sometimes to settle ourselves down and find the calm in the middle of the storm. Last Sunday worship revolved around the theme of holding on to a faith that holds on to you. This faith of which I speak is a faith of trust rather than a faith of worry. Only 8% of what we deal with in a day is worth worrying about. Life is not without worry but it is imperative to reflect each day on the blessings in our lives, no matter how small. In my experience, worry can be difficult if you do not have a friend to share your concerns with. "The best way to have a friend is to be one!" This is one function of the spiritual community of faith. In worship and our small group ministries we come together to share our joys and bear one another's burdens. "Faith is not simply a concept, it is an action"
Over the last year it has been exciting for me to watch friendships develop within our congregation. More and more we see newcomers joining us for worship. The Spirit of God is breathing into our lives a gift of renewal and thankfulness.
A friend sent this poem to me...
Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life
just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh
until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe
that there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
that there really is an unlocked door
just waiting for you to open it.
This is Forever Friendship.
God's richest blessings on your week...
Rev. Sandra
The Annual Meeting of Toronto Conference is being held this weekend in Toronto. Rev. Sandra will be part of that meeting.
Upcoming worship services...
June 1st - Rev. Doyle Prier will lead worship while Rev. Sandra attends the 25th anniversary of her colleague Connie Capes-Leslie at Eglinton - St. George United Church in Toronto.
June 7th - Saturday 7:00 p.m. Worship service and reception in honour of Rev. Sandra's 25th year of ordination. All are welcome.
June 8th - 83rd Anniversary of the United Church of Canada - Holy Communion
June 15th - Intergenerational Worship and Father's Day. "Spirit Band" provides music
June 22nd - "Singing our Way through Worship"
June 29th - Sunday School Closing - 5th Sunday Pot-luck - Intergenerational Worship
WORSHIP TIME FOR JULY AND AUGUST
WILL CHANGE TO 10:00 a.m. |
| Upcoming Events |
|
|
New at Westminster this summer... A Vacation Bible School!
July 7th to the 11th from 9am until 11:30am Senior Kindergarden to grade 6 Come out and enjoy stories, music, activities, crafts and more! We need Sunday School teachers for the summer months and again in the fall. "Summer Sundays" run in July and August with the exception of long weekends. Can you spare one Sunday this summer? Program and craft supplies are ready to go! Please call Tanya Ellacott (519) 938-8284.
Sunday School End of Year Closing Celebration! Join us on June 29th to celebrate our young people. The party continues during the 5th Sunday Potluck with a Refridgerator Art Sale (wonderful masterpieces by our young members) and be entertained by some new dance moves. Sunday School members will be collecting dance pledges during June and then dance for you for half an hour during lunch! Hope to see you all there!
For all you green thumbs out there (and wannabes!) Take part in a new event brought to you by "Ways and Means". Tour 5 Beautiful gardens in an afternoon in a Progressive Garden Tea Party. Enjoy the sights and sounds and of course, tasty nibbles and tea at each stop. This tour will be followed by a Q & A with our very own Steve Crocker. Steve is a horticulturalist with the City of Brampton. Bring your questions! Projected Date: July 12th Limited tickets available. $20 each. Time and location... let you know soon!
|
|
|
|
Mission & Service "Enthusiast" - Is this you?
Wanted: An individual who feels passionate about helping others to see the connection between God's generosity to us and our thankful response to God - expressed through giving. The "enthusiast" is intended to have an educational role in the congregation - not a decision-making or administrative role. He/she will liaise with the Outreach & Action Group.
Your Mission:
1) Encouraging congregation to set and meet realistic and challenging M & S goal
2) Announcing with enthusiasm the M & S goal for each year
3) Working with the ministerial staff to ensure that the M 7 S Fund is featured regularly from the pulpit and in congregational life (Minutes for Mission, prayers, sermons, bulletin inserts etc.)
4) Ensuring that resources are ordered and used as needed
5) Giving regular reports to congregation re progress toward annual goal
6) Helping people to develop a personal interest in the ministries of the Mission and Service Fund.
7) Providing an opportunity for feedback to the broader church as appropriate, i.e. Presbytery Conference.
Expectations: To attend an annual training event.
If this sounds like you, or you would like additional information, please contact Jim Lindsay 942-2952 or Lynne in the church office 941-0381 |
|
|
|
TRIVIA
Anagram - Books of the Bible (Unscramble the letters to find the hidden word.)
(1) s e e s i g n
(2) h e m w a t t
(3) u s e d o x
(4) v i s i t c l u e
(5) n a i l e d
(6) n o m i n a l t a s t e
(7) v i o l e n t e r a
(8) l a s t a g a i n
(9) h a z e p h i n a
(10) a s h e e ps i n
(11) o n m a r s
(12) m o o d y t e n u r e
(13) h o b a i d a
(14) i j e e r h a m
(15) h e m p l i o n
(16) a s h o e
(17) t i l e a c c e s s e s
(18) b e s h r ew
(19) s o c i a l s o n s
(20) s h i p i n p i pa l
(21) h u m a n
(22) c h a i r h a z e
|
|
Answers from the previous trivia question:
I once made a reMARK about the hidden books of the Bible. It was a luLU, KEpt people looKING So hard for fACTS...and for others it was a REVELATION. Some were in a JAM, ESpecially since the names of the books were not capitalized. The tRUTH finally struck home to NUMBERS of readers. To others it was a real JOB. We want it to be A MOSt fascinating few moments for you. YES, THERe will be some really easy ones to spot. Others will require JUDGES to help them. I will quickly admiT, IT USually takes a minister to find one of them, and there will be loud LAMENTATIONS when it is found. A little lady says sHE BREWS a cup of tea so she can concentrate better. See how well you can comPETE. Relax now for there really are sixteen names of books of the Bible in this paragraph. If I cHOSE Another sentence or two, maybe you could post theM AT THE Water cooler.
|
|
|
