Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

Soul Fatigue? - This Sunday, August 2nd at 10:01am we will gather digitally to honour the Lord—our strengthening and comforting God! (You can access our live-stream here.) We will sing, pray and grow in God’s word. Jenn Harris (our Music Director) and Pastor Ruttan will share some special music together. And for the message we will introduce the idea of “Soul Fatigue.” Maybe you don’t know what that is—or do you? There is a kind of heart and brain exhaustion that many people are experiencing as we navigate a new (and often unsettling, different, and changing) reality. Pastor Ruttan's message responds to this by exploring Jesus’ words to give “rest for your souls” (Matt. 11:29). What does he mean, and how?  Go here for Sermon Notes to accompany this week's message. Let’s re-orient ourselves in worship, and in the rest and renewal that only God can give.  

This week we welcome Jeff Walther back to lead our service while Pastor Ruttan is on his annual vacation. Jeff is currently a full time professor in the School of Business at Georgian College in Barrie following a more than 25 year career in Radio and TV broadcasting.  As a professor in the Business Faculty at Georgian College, Jeff helps students learn to create advertising and marketing strategies, how to use media and about the power of great communication. But, as a Christian, he hopes to help them understand much more important lessons. Not just “how to make money for themselves and their bosses” or “how to do something” or even “how to be someone” but how to become someone who can make a positive difference in this world. He and his wife Janis and their family  worship with and are involved in the Westminster Presbyterian Church family. Our service is live stream only and you can access it here. We will sing, praise, pray, and worship our God together, as the family of Christ.  We'll also watch another Praise Challenge submission and enjoy lots of special music. In this week's message, Jeff is going to talk about 3 little words. No, not “start the car” or “where’s the beef?”. In fact, these three words are quite possibly words that some of you have never heard before! The fact is that they are thousands of years old … and may all seem like Greek to you… but they hopefully are going to mean something to you by the end of his talk Sunday.  They will perhaps change the way you look at some things in your life and the way you think … and how you communicate with those around you. Please join us!

Currently our services are live stream only.  You can access it here. Join us this Sunday, August 16th when Rev. Dr. Claude Cox will lead our service during Pastor Ruttan's vacation. We will enjoy another Praise Challenge submission, hear some special music and sing, worship and praise our awesome God, together, even though we are apart! Rev. Cox's text on Sunday will be Matthew 6:9–13. He'll especially focus on the line that says, "lead us not into trial." Or, "temptation." Delivering a message that is titled, "Lord, see us through this time of trouble" we are sure to benefit from the words he preaches. We hope you can join us then!

Please join us again this Sunday at 10:01. (You can access our live-stream here.). We will hear more special music, enjoy another Praise Challenge and together will make a joyful noise unto the Lord! Our message is based on Galatians 1:11–24.  Rev. Cox, who returns to lead our service this week while Pastor Ruttan is on vacation, will share some thoughts about our being in the wilderness for a while, the metaphorical wilderness. Are we becoming something in this "time out?" Hope you can join us!

At 10:01 on Sunday August 30th we will gather together, digitally, to worship our incredible God.  (You can find our live stream here) Jeff Walther will return to lead our service, while Pastor Ruttan is on vacation. Jeff is currently a full time professor in the School of Business at Georgian College in Barrie following a more than 25 year career in Radio and TV broadcasting.  As a professor in the Business Faculty at Georgian College, Jeff helps students learn to create advertising and marketing strategies, how to use media and about the power of great communication. But, as a Christian, he hopes to help them understand much more important lessons. Not just “how to make money for themselves and their bosses” or “how to do something” or even “how to be someone” but how to become someone who can make a positive difference in this world. He and his wife Janis and their family  worship with and are involved in the Westminster Presbyterian Church family. This week we will have another Praise Challenge Video.  We'll also have lots of music, prayer & worship for you and your family. Jeff's message will focus on Luke Chapter 12: 15 – 20.  In a message titled "Carpe Diem - Seize the Day" he will focus on that passage along with a few other biblical references. He'll also share a very special story to illustrate why, as Christians, we should seize the day our Lord has made and make the most of each circumstance we are presented with. We hope you can join us!  

On Sunday, September 6th we gather virtually to worship at 10:01am via our YouTube Live Stream.  (You can find our live stream here) Pastor Ruttan has returned from his vacation and will lead us with a message inspired by calls for greater racial equality in our troubled world: "Race and the Kingdom of God." Sermon Notes are available here. We will sing (including Shout to the North, among others), pray (for many things, including return-to-school plans), and introduce a new vital verse for September. Let's honour our eternal, unchanging and loving God on the Lord's Day.

Currently our services are online only.  You can access our live stream here. Worship is at the heart of who we are because God is so central to our lives. On Sunday, September 13th we worship online at 10:01am. Pastor Ruttan will share a message called "Forging ahead when you feel like a failure" based on Elijah in 1 Kings 19.  You can find sermon notes here. We will witness a Praise Challenge compilation video (wow, so many great entries!), enjoy a new Praise Challenge submission, present a new faith-at-home activity, receive a Sunday School update from Laura Ruttan and Julie Cunha (via video), and pray and sing to our steadfast Creator and Saviour! See you then!

Currently our services are online only.  You can access our live stream here. On Sunday, September 20th, 2020 EST we gather at 10:01am to WORSHIP the Lord as we exalt Jesus. He deserves it, and we need it! Pastor Ruttan will start a new series on James called "Down-To-Earth," which cooincides with the start of the new Vine Group season. Part 1 is about being resilient through trials.   You can find sermon notes here. Jenn will lead us in song; we will learn Rockin' Kumbaya courtesy of some of the Camp Cairn staff; and we will pray together, learn from Scripture, be blessed by the Praise Challenge, and hear of a new faith-at-home resource. Hope you can join us!  

Sunday is Day 1 for a reason: It's when we worship God and re-centre our lives in him in a challenging time. We will sing, pray and grow together. James is clear: "Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says" (James 1:22). That's what Pastor Ruttan will explore in Part 2 of the Down-To-Earth series.  You will find sermon notes here. We will be blessed by another Praise Challenge submission, learn about our next faith-at-home focus (service), and have the Q & A forum after the service.  Pastor Ruttan will answer two submitted questions: There are numerous references to Judas Iscariot's betraying of Jesus and the devil entering into his heart. Was this simply a matter of Jesus revealing that he knew the future or was this like Job where God gave the devil permission to use Judas to bring about Jesus death? Should I forgive someone who doesn't think they need to be forgiven? Currently our services are online only.  You can access our live stream here. Hope you can join us!

"Do this in remembrance of me." This Sunday, October 4 at 10:01am via live-stream, we will worship God, pray, sing, be blessed with a new Praise Challenge entry, learn about the new faith-at-home focus, have Part 3 in the Down-to-Earth series by Pastor Ruttan (you can find Sermon Notes here),  and celebrate Communion together. Bring your bread and juice! We will do this earlier in the service than usual, right after the kids' time. Communion is when Christians take bread and juice (or wine) to remember and give thanks for Jesus' loving sacrifice for our sin, giving his life for ours. Parents are encouraged, as always, to discuss the meaning of the Sacrament before it happens. No matter what is happening in  the world, we exalt King Jesus, and call on his help and hope You can access our live stream here