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Mar 2024
MARCH 24 at 10:01 AM: Palm Sunday Everyone will be given palms as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem as a King prior to his crucifixion and resurrection. “So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” (John 12:13). There will be Sunday......
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Spiritual Gifts Workshop
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....
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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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The ‘Heaven & Hell’ Teaching Series
In January 2019 Pastor Ruttan led Westminster through a four-part teaching series. It was called, “Heaven & Hell – What does the Bible teach about what is true? (Instead of what we want to...
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Here’s what to expect for Advent & Christmas at Westminster
Advent and Christmas are special times for Christians. Advent is a Latin word that means “coming” and refers to the coming of Christ. And then Christmas is when we celebrate his birth. One of...
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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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From a Magical Bunny to a Bloody Cross — 6 Common Q & A’s about Easter
What do a magical bunny, chocolate, a bloody cross, and an empty tomb all have in common? They all make an appearance on Easter weekend. Since I often get asked a bunch of questions...
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How do I respond more effectively when someone questions my faith?
“You don’t actually believe in God, do you?” “Why would you read the Bible?” “Why in the world do you go to church?” Have you ever been asked any of those questions? Last year...
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