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Mar 2025
This blog is an answer Pastor Ruttan has provided to a question submitted through Westminster’s Q and A Forum. The question (submitted anonymously) is this: “I’ve heard it said that when Christ returns (I believe some people refer to this as “the rapture”?), he will take all those who believed and have already died to heaven first; then he will take all the living believers. It’s a little unsettling......
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2 tips for personal peace in a new year
Pastor Ruttan Here we are at a new year. It’s a time when many people look over the next twelve months and resolve to make some changes. In...
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A message from William on his first year leading Youth at Westminster
For those of you who may not know, William was hired on at Westminster last November as our Coordinator of Youth and Outreach. Over the past 9 months, we have all been blessed by...
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10 Unpopular things Jesus said
You can listen to the audio version above or read on… This is the second of a two-part post and podcast about things Jesus said, both popular and unpopular. Part 1 was about the...
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The Intel Report No.2 – Demons, Possession & Exorcism
The Intel Report is a fairly new initiative. Every so often an interview or talk with be featured that presents a big idea from the world. “Intel” means “intelligence.” The “front” is a reference...
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Introducing The Intel Report – The Anxious Generation (No. 1)
Introducing The Intel Report - Briefings from the Front to Equip Today's Disciple. This is a new feature meant to better inform you about what is happening in the world. No 1. is a...
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Vacation Bible Camp – July 2-5, 2024
When: Tuesday July 2nd – Friday July 5th (9 a.m. – Noon) Where: Westminster Church – 170 Steel St., Barrie ON Who: JK through Grade 6 kids are welcome! (Grade 6 students can either...
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Virtue As We Enter The New Dark Ages
Virtue feels a bit out of place these days. Like a ninth grade student who has wandered into a party and isn’t sure if they’re in the right house, Virtue is a bit gangly...
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Election of Elders Update – January 2024
Read this post to learn more about our process for the election of elders in 2024, and also to find accompanying links.
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Where Did Santa Come From? Or, The Mysterious Origins of Saint Nicholas
When most people think about Christmas they also think about Santa Claus, the jolly red-suited man who magically brings gifts to children on Christmas Eve. But where did he come from? Has he always...
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