Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

Sunday is special. Well, every Sunday is special, but when people declare their faith it is a special blessing. Several of our youth have gone through a confirmation process – of making ‘the’ faith ‘my’ faith. They will give statements of faith, some will be baptized, others anointed with oil, and we will pray over them! We will worship God and pray. “Yet not I but through Christ in me…” “How great thou art…” Our youngest class (grade 4 and below) will be taught and encouraged in Sunday School (the older youth will remain in the sanctuary), and the youngest from our midst cared for in the nursery. We will enjoy cake after the service! Your presence enriches everything we do.

This year Westminster is hosting the annual World Day of Prayer service. Local churches host this ecumenical service on a rotational basis and share in leadership. Last year there were 1.5 million participants in 150 countries. This year there are 12 local churches participating. The theme for 2025 is “I made you wonderful” (based on Psalm 139) and highlights life in Cook Islands. There will be songs, prayers and readings. The service will be held on March 7, from approximately 1:30pm to 2:30pm, followed by lunch. A free will offering will be received. Please contact the church office for additional information. Our address is 170 Steel Street, Barrie, ON. There is parking in the front and back lots.

Sunday, March 9th is the first Sunday in Lent – a 40 day period of preparation (excluding Sundays) leading up to Easter. We gather to praise God as a people who give thanks, focus, bless, and serve.  Remember to change your clocks! They “spring ahead” 1 hour the night before. Matthew and William will lead the service together with William sharing the sermon on Matthew 4:1-11 (Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness) and Hebrews 4:14-16. We are blessed and supported by Sunday School, nursery care and fellowship time. We are also blessed to have Jenn Harris leading the service while Music Director Nena LaMarre is away. “How great is our God…” “King of heaven come down…”