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Confess (Family Devotional)
By Pastor Ruttan We know that prayer is important. We say The Lord’s Prayer, we say prayers of gratitude, and we ask for help. But another kind of important prayer is a prayer of confession....
Westminster
in covid-19
COVID-19 UPDATE FOR WESTMINSTER CHURCH (AUGUST 30)
Here is the message in video format; Here is the transcript; Hello everyone, Matthew Ruttan here, your pastor at Westminster Church in Barrie, speaking to you on behalf of our elders. I want to provide...
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Westminster’s new app!
Westminster’s smart phone app is here! Here is what you need to know. What is an app? An app is a tool...
in faith, prayer, spiritual disciplines
Suggestions for a more robust prayer life
By Pastor Ruttan Prayer. Talking with God. As followers of Jesus, we know it’s important, right? The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than...
in children, faith, family
Faith-building Summer Bingo Card
By Laura Ruttan, Sunday School Coordinator Hello! This is a strange time, isn’t it? It’s summer, but we’re not able to do many of our usual summer activities. We can’t meet together on Sundays (yet)...
in Church, covid-19, worship
Tips for worshiping in front of a screen
By Pastor Ruttan After church buildings closed in the wake of COVID-19, many people started worshiping in front of a screen. Some had already done this, but for many people it was a new and...
in contentment, happiness
The Ingredients of True Happiness—According to Calvin
By Pastor Ruttan Generally speaking, people want to be happy. Many pray for “health and happiness.” The American Declaration of Independence talks about “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” But what is happiness, anyway? Is it physical...
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The Great Canadian Trivia Challenge! (2020)
Here are the 24 questions to this year’s Great Canadian Trivia Challenge at Westminster! The answer key is at the bottom. Enjoy! (Oh, and we’ll announce the winner from Sunday, June 28 during the service...
in apologetics, bible, children, faith, family
Family Devotional – Reason
Since we have decided to cancel public gathering for worship amidst the current COVID-19 epidemic and are only holding them via live stream, we are also providing weekly family devotional resources. For the week of...
in faith, family, parenting, spiritual growth, youth
Family Devotional – Share
Since we have decided to cancel public gathering for worship amidst the current COVID-19 epidemic and are only holding them via live stream, we are also providing weekly family devotional resources. For the week of June...