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December 2009
Westminster's Youth
Merry Christmas! |
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WORSHIPLUDE
High School Students are invited to "Worshiplude" in Ottawa on the weekend of Feb 5-7th. $25 deposit required ASAP with fundraising to follow in January. See our website or talk to Janet Jones for more information.
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RELIGION IN LIFE
Stage I (Cubs & Brownies) and Stage II (Scouts & Guides) will be starting Monday, January 3rd. Cost: $5
Registration deadline: Dec. 17th
See church website or church office for registration.
Stage I: six Mondays from 6:15 to 7:00 p.m.
Stage II: same Mondays at 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. plus Sat. Jan. 30th at 1:00 p.m. and Fri. Feb. 12th at 7:30 p.m. | |
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It's December and finally... snow!
We look forward to having lots of fun over Advent and hope you're able to join us!
Attention All Christmas Elves!
We are looking for some helping hands to join us for Advent Fun in the Sunday School. No experience or preparation required. Crafts, Treasure Hunts, Music and Cookie Decoration on the agenda. Pick your day and come hang out where the action is.
Calling All Bakers!
We would like to have cupcakes for our Sunday School on December 6th and are in need of 3 dozen cupcakes. If you would be able to help out with a dozen or two, please contact Sonja or sign the sheet downstairs.
Wanted: Babies and Toddlers: We love our little ones and want to ensure a safe and fun place for them to play during our Sunday morning services. I need to know who you are and what kind of fun you like to have! Please register your baby and/or toddler with Sonja.
Lets Welcome the Little Ones: Jesus didn't come into the world with much but he did have the welcoming arms of Mary and Joseph to keep Him safe and warm. Welcoming arms are needed to help out during Baptism Sundays and during Advent in the Nursery.
If you are interested in any of the above, please use the sign up sheets downstairs or contact Sonja Wolter at sonja11@rogers.com or 519-307-0358. | |
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| PARENTS' PORCH
What's Your Choice?
What decisions did your kids make today? Whether 3, 7, or 15, kids make decisions. How can you help them make good decisions?
Depending on the stage of development kids are in, they make decisions based on what they want for themselves at the moment, or strict adherence to black and white rules, or in a way that chooses the present over future consequences, whether good or bad.
You're not always there when your child makes a decision. But when you are, make the most of it. Help your child clarify what the question really is. Does she understand what she's choosing? Once you're sure she understands the question, go over the options. What will happen if she chooses this, or that? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each option?
Sometimes this process helps a child see that the answer is not as obvious as he thought, and taking more time to decide is a good idea. Sometimes you may not agree with the final decision, such as the way your teenager spends money, but since it doesn't affect anyone but your child, you honour it. With older kids you can begin to talk about choices that honour God, which is the ultimate good decision.
As kids get older, they have to make more decisions more quickly. Practice with the small things, and they'll be ready when the big ones come along.
(Copyright 2007 by Susan Martins Miller)
"Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long." Psalm 25:4-5 | |
Santa Claus Parade
Great thanks to all who participated and created Westminster's float for the Santa Claus Parade. The Youth Group did a fabulous job in creating the vision and seeing it through. Special thanks to Grant and Sandra Bryan for their trailer, lights, generator and Jeep! |
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We welcome back Christine Dyer to the Youth Room on Sunday mornings! We've missed your leadership, Christine! |
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Calendar of Church and Community Events
Friday, December 4 - Women's Christmas Social at 7:30 p.m. Women and girls of all ages welcome! Bring a snack to share. Tanya Frew will lead us in a pottery craft which will have a fee.
Saturday, December 5 - Breakfast with Santa from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This community event offers a pancake and ham breakfast. Cost: $5.00/person or $20.00/family (All Sunday School children will receive a free ticket.) Photos with Santa will be taken for an additional fee - a small donation that is given to the Benevolent Fund.
Sunday, December 6 - 10:30 a.m. Service - ADVENT II - Peace also White Gift Sunday; Westminster's Book Club discusses "The Shack" by William P. Young following worship
Monday, December 7 - 6:30 p.m.Youth Gathering - Gift exchange challenge: Make a gift to exchange anonymously this night.
Wednesday, December 9 - Youth in grades 6+ are invited for a Christmas gathering at "The Door". Potluck dinner at 4:30 p.m. and doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 12 - FREE Youth In Motion Event from 7 to midnight for youth in grades 7+. More info online: http://www.orangeville.org/cms/documents/2926/Youth_Night_Dec_12_09_11_x_17.pdf
Sunday, December 13
10:30 a.m. Service - ADVENT III - Joy
4:00 p.m. Service - Carols in the Candlelight
Saturday, December 19 - Clothing Depot from 9-12 *Volunteers needed for one hour each on Friday at 5:45 p.m. and Saturday at 10:45 a.m.- Great for students in need of community hours*
Thursday, December 24 - Christmas Services
4:00 p.m. Come to the Cradle Service with Live Outdoor Nativity Scene (ideal for families with younger children)
7:00 p.m. Family
10:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion
Monday, December 28 - Olympic Torch Relay Celebration at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Sunday, December 31 - 10:30 a.m. Carol Sing Service; Fifth Sunday potluck following worship (no Sunday School)
Sunday, December 31 - First Night celebration: Ring in the New Year at Orangeville's First Night celebration. Running from 6-10 p.m., at the Orangeville Fairgrounds, the event features two bands -- TJ Whitelaw and Erich Rock, face painting, horse-drawn wagon rides, illusionist Tom the Pirate, and children's entertainers Al the Pal and Frank the Magician. There is no charge for the First Night shows which will run in conjunction with the Dodge Rodeo (a paid function) at the Orangeville Fairgrounds. Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
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