Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

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

On Thanksgiving Sunday, October 11th we gather online at 10:01am. There's a lot happening: We will celebrate Communion (bring your juice and bread), be blessed by your thankful video and picture submissions, and enjoy a new Praise Challenge entry. We will prioritize and honour God through song, prayer and his word, including Part 4 in the Down-to-Earth series.  You can find sermon notes for this week's message here. 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. We will also receive a special financial appeal for the Deacon's Fund, a fund which helps people who are struggling financially, either inside or outside the congregation. Donations can be made via e-transfer, mail-in cheque, or through the app by selecting 'Deacon's Fund' in the list of options. You can access our live stream here

Join us this Sunday October 18th when we gather to worship our awesome God and 'Praise His Holy Name!' Psalm 30:4 We will have another Praise Challenge video, learn about our new Faith-At-Home resource which focuses on the Bible, sing and pray as the family of Christ.  We will also hear Part 5 in our "Down-to-Earth" Series.  Pastor Ruttan will focus on the power of words for good OR evil based on James 3:1-12. There is also a collection in front of the church building, after the service between 12 & 2, for Youth Haven.  Gently used or new coats as well as socks are needed for their clients as the cold weather approaches.  We also continue to collect for the Barrie Food Bank, who are doing a Financial Campaign instead of a Food Drive this year in view of the pandemic and keeping everyone safe. Hope you can join us on our live stream.  You can find that here.

Psalm 145 proclaims: "Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise!" We couldn't agree more. We gather virtually at 10:01am via our YouTube live-stream to praise God, to open our hearts in prayer, and grow as disciples of Jesus. Pastor Ruttan will lead the service, but the sermon will be offered by a special guest, the Rev. Dr. Richard Topping, Principal of the Vancouver School of Theology! We will enjoy another Praise Challenge submission and learn of the latest faith-at-home focus which is service. God is loving and good! - even when times are uncertain. Hope you can join us on the live stream.  You will find that here.

This Sunday the clocks "fall" back, and we worship the Lord our Rock who never falls! At 10:01am on our live-stream we will sing (doesn't it feel good to sing?), pray mightily, learn a new memory verse, and Pastor Ruttan will share a message on James 3:13-18 about true vs false wisdom in a society that is saturated with experts, education and would-be "gurus," but still untethered when it comes to identifying wisdom.  You will find sermon notes for this message here. Let's honour the Lord together.  Hope you can join us on our live stream.  You can find that here.