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Nov 2019
Please consider joining Pastor Ruttan on Sat. Dec. 7 from 9:30 to 11:30am as he welcomes the Rev. Dr. Jeff Loach, who will lead a spiritual gifts workshop for us in the Fellowship Hall. Dr. Loach is a trained spiritual director, former Central Ontario District Director for the Canadian Bible Society, full-time pastor at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Nobleton, and adjunct instructor in spiritual theology at Tyndale Seminary......
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Better understanding the “Fruit of the Spirit” and how it works in Christians
By Pastor Ruttan What if there were nine virtues that all Christians inevitably show in their lives? I think there is. Let me explain. Karpos In the New Testament, the Greek word karpos comes up several...
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Greater Contentment: 4 Insights for Christians
By Pastor Ruttan Recently I led a Sunday teaching series at Westminster called Contentment: Being at peace in a world of more more more! This post summarizes the four main insights from the series. I just thought...
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A dummies guide to the bazillion translations of the Bible
By Pastor Matthew Ruttan If you pull up an online bookseller or walk into a bookstore looking for a Bible, you might get confused. Quickly. It seems like there are a bazillion translations and...
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Are Vine Groups for me?
Westminster has a small groups program. We call them ‘Vine Groups.’ It’s ‘the place to go if you want to grow’! This short post is designed to help you think through whether or not you...
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Becoming an Elder
As announced on May 5th, there is a new governance structure that is being implemented at Westminster Church. Part of that process requires the election of four new elders to replace current elders on...
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Time & Talents Survey
WE NEED YOUR HELP! Rev. Matthew has encouraged us to come together and help each other as a family of Christians. This is your opportunity to demonstrate faith in this Christian community. What can...
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The day you discover the pastor isn’t perfect
I know it’s a suspicious title for a blog. I don’t mean to be alarmist. And don’t worry. I haven’t been charged with anything or put in jail! The reason I write this is...
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An Advent & Christmas that is Meaningful [handout]
On December 2 and 9, we explored the idea of repentance. You’re right. In a world where many people buy into the idea that you should just do whatever makes you happy, repentance can...
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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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