Westminster Loving God & Neighbour

There are several things happening this Sunday at Westminster:

-We share the Sacrament of Communion near the start of the service when we are all together as a church family. (See resource below for youth.) Jesus said, “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19).

-We will have a special financial offering for the Deacon’s Fund. This is something we do everytime we celebrate Communion; it is a fund which provides financial support for people who are struggling either inside or outside of the congregation. There are application forms and a committee who oversees it. Feel free to mark ‘Deacon’s Fund’ on a portion of your offering or with your online gift.

-You can bring in items for the Barrie Food Bank’s Thanksgiving Appeal. (See separate announcement.)

-We will be blessed in singing, prayer, Sunday School, nursery care, fellowship… and each other!

-Pastor Ruttan will teach on John 10:22-42 and how we hear Jesus’ voice as the Good Shepherd when we can’t physically hear it. It has to do with how we discern the voice of God. He will share four Scriptural steps.

YOUTH AND COMMUNION

On Sunday, Communion (also called The Lord’s Supper) occurs right after the kids’ time segment. Anyone who trusts in the Lord Jesus–they, along with their children or grandchildren–are welcome to participate. We encourage parents or grandparents with young people to take time beforehand to discuss its meaning so that they can understand what is happening as they are able. Pastor Ruttan will also provide an explanation before we begin. Here’s a 1-pager to help: https://westminsterpc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Children-and-Communion-Westminster-2020.pdf

Join us online right here Sunday morning at 10:01 a.m.

Sunday School

At Westminster on Sunday Morning there is Kids and Youth Ministry (Sunday School) for those aged pre-school to the end of high school.

Worship and Time with the Pastor

The Children and Youth stay in the sanctuary to worship at the start of the service and then have a time with the Pastor (called Kids’ Time) about 15 minutes into the start of the service. Then they head into two different groups.

What Happens Then?

There is an older group and a younger group. The younger groups begins at age 4. If you’re new, the teachers will tell you which class to be a part of.

Classes

This involves a time of learning a biblical story, an age-appropriate discussion and an activity to reinforce the meaning. The classes are over when the service is over. At that time, youth re-connect with their parent(s) or caregivers.

All children and youth are welcome and encouraged to join us downstairs for some faith, fun and friendship! At the same time, if they are old enough and would like to engage with the worship service, they may stay there as well.

Westminster is dedicated to providing a loving and safe environment for all of the children in our congregation. To help us in this regard we are in the process of implementing the Presbyterian Church’s nation-wide Leading With Care policy.

Nursery

We have a nursery available for kids up to 3 years old (roughly) and you can feel free to drop them off before the service begins. Just ask the greeter at the door where to go.

Our nursery helpers are there at 9:45am and are a friendly and loving group. It’s a bright, inviting space located down the stairs at the back of the sanctuary.