Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

On November 12th we gather at 10:01am to worship our God of majesty, love, hope and holiness. Pastor Ruttan will lead our service, but has asked Jeff Walther to share the sermon (since Pastor Ruttan was away most of the week). The theme is "whatever." When we hear that word we can think of a dismissive 'who cares' attitude. But Paul uses it in several times in Philippians 4 to direct our attention to good and godly things. We should think about "whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely..." It is a message meant to encourage us to fill our minds with good things, which is especially important when there is so much negativity around us. We will sing praises to God, pray together, and build each other up. We will have Sunday School and nursery care, provided by caring brothers and sisters in Christ. After the service, Pastor Ruttan will be available to pray with you at the front of the sanctuary if you would like.

This coming Sunday is a big day. We welcome our new full-time Coordinator of Youth and Outreach, William Min! We also welcome his wife Tori, and his four boys—Abel, Aiden, Ewan and Ebenezer! We will get to know William a bit more during the service, and pray for him and for his ministry. We will sing, pray and celebrate. After the service we will have our much-enjoyed Soup and a Bun Lunch… as well as some cake! There will be Sunday School provided by gracious, helpful teachers, and loving nursery care. Let’s honour the Lord together. The service begins at 10:01am.

Advent continues on Sunday! This is the four-week period leading up to Christmas. We will light the candle of peace, sing and worship together, pray, and bring to a close the Beginning is Nigh series with focus on the powerful and comforting idea that the word of the Lord “goes ahead” of us as we navigate life. The Bethlehem Photo Booth remains open! (See separate announcement.) Be sure to stop by after the service. There will be Sunday School provided by gracious teachers, and loving nursery care. Let’s honour the Lord together. The service begins at 10:01am.

Our Christmas Eve Services: Christmas Eve is a special night! At Westminster, we will have two evening services. (If you're looking for information for the Sunday morning service at 10:01am on the 24th click here.) Here is what to expect in the evening (and you can also see a video description below): 1. SUPER FAMILY-FRIENDLY SERVICE - 5:30-6:05 P.M. Our first service is our super family-friendly service. It's only 35 minutes long! We recognize that many young ones are excited for Christmas and need to get to bed at a decent time. So this is a not-so-silent night. We'll sing, learn about the nativity story, and even sing Silent Night in the dark; but instead of real candles we'll hand out battery-operated tea-lights! The words to songs (and also some videos) are projected on a screen. If you're in a position to do so, you may give a donation. 100% of the donations will be given to Youth Haven and the important work they do to support at-risk youth in our community. The service is in-person, and also live-streamed here. 2. TRADITIONAL CANDLELIT SERVICE - 7-8 P.M. Our second service is our traditional candlelit service. We will sing carols, reflect on the nativity story, and be blessed with O Holy Night as the lights go down and we sing some of the quiet carols of Christmas by candlelight. (You'll be given a candle as you come in the door.) If you're in a position to do so, you may give a donation. 100% of the donations will be given to Teen Challenge, a Canadian organization helping individuals struggling through addictions. The service is in-person, and also live-streamed here. "But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all...

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