Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

(Here is our location via Google Maps.) You’re invited to join us on Sunday, June 2nd at 10:01 am as we worship God as his people together. On Sunday Pastor Ruttan will offer the final installment of the Apprenticeship 2.0 series, a message about “Big Hope”. The idea is that when we know what will happen at the end of time, this has a positive impact on our lives in the here and now. We know that all suffering/problems are temporary, and this motivates and encourages us to work toward the greater goal which we know is coming. A key quote will be from John Leith when he said that Christians differ from other people not always in what happens to them, but that they respond in faith, hope and love. Jesus himself shows us how he always responds to the situations around him with hope, even when he’s dealing with difficult circumstances. It is also Communion Sunday (and Anniversary Sunday).  Westminster will be turning 57! There will be a financial appeal for the Deacon’s Fund, a ministry of our church to help and support people who are struggling financially. There will be nursery care, and our full Sunday School will be in operation: pre-school to high school. Let’s worship and be a part of something bigger together.

(Here is our location via Google Maps.) You’re invited to join us on Sunday, June 9th at 10:01 am as we worship God as his people together. On Sunday Pastor Ruttan will be starting a 3-part series.  Here's a short video explanation... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M34DGvZscyE We will also sing songs and hymns to God, pray, learn, and encourage one another. That's a significant part of what we do. There will be nursery care, and our full Sunday School will be in operation: pre-school to high school. Let’s worship and be a part of something bigger together.

(Here is our location via Google Maps.) You’re invited to join us on Sunday, June 16th at 10:01 am as we worship God as his people together. We will sing songs and hymns to God, pray, learn, and encourage one another. That's a significant part of what we do. This coming Sunday is Part 2 in the Help When It Hurts series. Hurts. They happen. To all of us. In fact, the only people who haven't experienced some kind of hurt in their lives are those who have yet to be born! And even though none of us are offered a free pass in life, God does promise his presence and help through the pain. That's what our current teaching series is all about: "Help When It Hurts." In Part 1 on June 9 we explored how walking with God and walking with God's people can help us through our difficulties. In Part 2 we'll explore something else that helps us when we're hurting.  We will be focusing on having a purpose in the midst of our hurts and the big difference that makes -- i.e. having a godly purpose in your life offsets the pain in your life. Have you experienced hurt? Are you hurting now? Or could you possibly experience hurt at some point in the future? If so, this series is for you. Let's learn and worship together." There will be nursery care, and our full Sunday School will be in operation: pre-school to high school. And it's Father's Day so our Ladies Chorus will sing! Let’s worship and be a part of something bigger together.  Hope to see you there.

One of the sure signs of summer's approaching is the holding of our annual Strawberry Dinner! This year the menu will consist of roast chicken, salads, drinks and of course STRAWBERRIES!   This event is held in support of the work of our church. Tickets are $20 each and children under 12 are FREE. You can purchase tickets Sunday after the service or at the office during regular office hours Tue - Fri 9am - 12pm. Please call the church at 705 728- 0541 for more information or to reserve tickets.

(Here is our location via Google Maps.) This Sunday we'll gather together as God's people to worship, sing, pray, learn and encourage one another in Christ. We will have our full Sunday School (preschool to high school) and nursery care. We've been working through a teaching series called "Help When It Hurts" because, let's face it, life can hurt... worries, broken relationships, illness, financial hardship, a pain from your past that never seems to go away. You know it's true. Biblical teachings don’t assume that life will be a cakewalk. In fact, they presume that life will be difficult. None of us are offered a free pass; but we are promised God’s presence and help through the pain. So if you have hurt, are hurting, or could hurt at some point in the future, then this is for you. So far we've looked at some of the psalms and the importance of walking with God, walking with God's people, and of having a godly purpose in your life to offset the pain in your life. On June 23 we'll have Part 3 and explore how our hurts can actually re-create us. The question each of us needs to answer is--for better, or for worse? We will also induct/ordain three new elders into our leadership at Westminster.  And present our High School grads with care packages as they move into the next chapter of their lives. Hope to see you there!

You’re invited to join us on Sunday, June 30th at 10:01 am as we worship God as his people together. It is our annual Canada Day Service. This will be a shorter, informal service where we are all together in the sanctuary (no Sunday School) and will, among other things, hand out Sunday School certificates to the youth, praise God together, and also have the Great Canadian Trivia Challenge! Please join us!

You’re invited to join us on Sunday, July 7th at 10:01 am as we worship God as his people together. It’s our annual VBS Rally service so we will all worship together (no Sunday School) in a service that is aimed toward gearing us up for Vacation Bible Camp and will include some elements of VBS itself. Like our sanctuary which has been decorated as an African Savanna – all set for ROAR! Life is Wild, God is Good! At Roar, the kids will explore God’s goodness and celebrate a ferocious faith that powers them through this wild life. Come enjoy this Intergenerational service - you'll be glad you did!

Mark your calendars for Saturday July 13th for our Annual FREE Community Barbecue. Running from 5 - 7pm at Westminster Church, 170 Steel Street. Hamburgers, hotdogs, & fun activities for the kiddos. It will be held at the front of the church so you cannot miss it! Our Stitch and Chatter group is also having a Book Sale - a big selection to choose from for your summer reading enjoyment.  All proceeds to go to Youth Haven. Please join us. It is free. It is fun.

On Sunday, July 14th we will joyfully gather together to worship our incredible God! Our service will be very music focused. It will have the feel of a “hymn sing” where we sing hymns and praise songs that have had a particular influence over the years. There will be no sermon, but Pastor Ruttan will share some of the background to these musical pieces as well as scriptural insights into what makes them great from a gospel perspective. During the kids’ time we will also have a review of our recent Vacation Bible Camp! There will be nursery and Sunday School (from preschool to high school). Let’s honour God together.