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Oct 2018
God is on the move at Westminster! Not only has there been spiritual growth but there has been numerical growth too. In January 2018 the elders struck a committee to consider a variety of ideas, including the possibility of additional staff. The elders moved ahead with a recommendation for a new part-time staff position called a ‘Coordinator of Congregational Life.’ This was approved by the congregation in July, and......
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Memorize 1 Line of Biblical Power
On Sunday, September 30th during the kids’ time at worship, I (Matthew) told our young people that we all have bad days — including me! Stuff happens. That’s life. But God’s biblical truth can...
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4 ways to dial into God’s power on a daily basis
In September 2018 at Westminster we’ve been working through a teaching series called “Miracles – Do they happen, how they happen, and the life-changing difference it makes.” Part 1 was about opening ourselves up...
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Human trafficking — My interview with a volunteer engaged in the fight
A lot of people think slavery is a thing of the past. But it’s not. It’s a thing of the present. But before I go on, let’s back up a bit. Last year I...
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Giving your kids the best without giving them “the best”
Life can get complicated. And expensive! If you have kids, you know there are infinite ways to spend money on them. To quote The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, “Pop guns! And bicycles! Roller skates! Drums!...
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The Great Canadian Trivia Challenge
On July 1 (Canada Day) at Westminster Church in Barrie we had The Great Canadian Trivia Challenge. The winner won a special Tim Horton’s prize pack! (Of course that was the prize – how...
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Physical health is a spiritual matter – June’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a...
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Presbytery Visitation Report
[Explanation: About every 5 years a “visitation team” from the Presbytery of Barrie visits Westminster to inquire about the well-being of the congregation. The “presbytery” is our overseeing body. What follows is their report...
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What Members Promise at Westminster
This June we’re hosting a New Members Gatherings at Westminster. This usually happens a few times a year and is a meaningful experience. So we thought we’d use this post to let everyone know...
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Be a Caretaker of Creation – May’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s...
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