Westminster United Church

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March 15, 2024



MESSAGE FROM REVEREND IRENE TY


 On this St. Patrick’s Day Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Stephen Hurley to deliver our Service.

Stephen has just completed his LLWL Course and is waiting for the final certification process. This is the same training as our very own Walter Reid completed. We look forward to your participation in person or on the livestream, for this service.  Rev Irene has been catching up on vacation time for this week and Walter Reid is also enjoying quality vacation time. Thanks to Colin Scott and Ed Reid for their commitment to our livestreaming.

Stephen Hurley plans to participate in the social time after church.

 Blessings, Moira Sinclair, M & P Chair. 


Sometimes, God Asks Us To Do Hard Things

 

This Sunday, in our reading from John 12:20-33, we hear Jesus asking his disciples to do some pretty difficult things—things that are, quite literally, a matter of life and death. 

 

How do you react when you’re asked to do hard things? How do you prepare? When was the last time you were asked to do something difficult? 

 

Food for thought as you prepare for Sunday’s worship service. Looking forward to being with you!  -- Steven Hurley


Please join us in person or by livestream with the following link:

10:00 a.m. Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHTVWmK4xZk


JOYFUL NEWS:

Sharise & Paul Radcliffe welcomed a new baby son and brother for Sofia:

March 1 2024,  Apollo Allan Radcliffe was Born! We send our Congratulations and Warm Wishes to the Radcliffe Family, including Cora Radcliffe and all their Loved ones.

 

MESSAGE FROM YOUR SOCIAL CONNECTIONS TEAM:

Your Social connections team is made up of volunteers who provide social get togethers for the congregation at Westminster. We are made up of men and women who give their time to spread fellowship with our church family. We are a small group but we are mighty.

After COVID, fellowship time was missed by everyone but with restrictions still in place it took some time for people to feel comfortable in gathering indoors with others, outside of their families. We started with an outdoor BBQ which was a resounding success and slowly opened to indoor fellowship with a Mother’s Day Tea last year. We are in the planning stage to resume fellowship twice monthly in the Activity room and I am pleased to have our St Patrick’s Day fellowship this Sunday March 17th following the service. As I mentioned earlier, we are a small group and we are in need of some help in running fellowship on a regular basis. If you are able to assist in either helping set up the room prior to Sunday services, this takes about half an hour with 3-4 people or bringing food items for the treat table, I would very much like to hear from you. I will have a sign-up sheet this Sunday.

We would love to have new helpers to ensure that we are able to provide fellowship time on a regular basis. If you can assist us please see me after church, or call me at 416-451-635. Thank you,

 

Tony Supper for the Social Connections Team


GREEN TEAM - PUTTING THE WASTE WHERE IT BELONGS:

 

Our congregation is enjoying more events that involve food so we want to remind everyone to please dispose of waste in the appropriate bins.

If you aren’t sure how to dispose of an item please google “Peel Region How to sort your waste”.  This is a very helpful, easy to use website.


NEXT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES: March 17 and 31

Children will be learning Bible stories about Jesus! Come and join in the learning through story-telling and crafts. Katarina Matovic is looking forward to seeing you.  You are encouraged to bring your children and grandchildren THIS SUNDAY. During Sunday’s service, Stephen Hurley will be presenting a Time of Wonder for the children. 


ACCOMMODATION NEEDED:

Seeking a room in a house in Mississauga, preferably Erin Mills, with use of kitchen. Budget is $650, and parking is a must due to having a car. Open to nearby areas if Erin Mills isn't available. A decent room in this budget would be ideal for my needs.

Please email or call Alisha: alishapatidar.dws@gmail.com or 437-833-0440.


PASTORAL CARE EMERGENCIES: During the week of March 11-17 when Rev. Ty will be on vacation, please call Rev. Eleanor Scarlett, minister at Sheridan United Church, 647-835-1345


Kingsway-Lambton Charity Art Show & Sale

Advance notice: On April 6, 2024, the Kingsway-Lambton Charity Art Show & Sale, will be held for the 26th year to support the work of many local charities.

Support Local Artists ! Help Support those in Need!

April 6, 2024 from 10am to 4pm, at

Kingsway-Lambton United Church

85 The Kingsway


Upcoming Sundays:


March 17: Stephen Hurley will be our Guest Preacher


March 24: Palm Sunday


March 31: Easter Sunday


April 7: Westminster's 38th Anniversary Service and Communion


June 3 - Sept 22:  Rev. Irene’s Sabbatical Journey


UPCOMING ACTIVITIES!


1. Tuesday, March 19th from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM: Tight-Knit Senior's Club - Participants meet every Tuesday in the Board room to learn to knit, share their knitting and crocheting skills, enjoy socializing and light refreshments. Yarn and materials will be provided and some of the products can be donated to support the DBNC Care Closet. For more information and to register, please contact: Wendy Mullinder at 416-276-7592 or by email at wendym@dixiebloor.ca.



2. Thursday March 21st 10:20-11:30AM:  “Zoom Check-In, Bible Study, and Prayer Time”. We are using the book “Disciplines: A book of daily devotions 2024” as a resource. This is an opportunity to study a Scripture passage together, check-in and share how we are doing, and encourage one another through prayer. If you haven’t participated before, you’re welcome to join!

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86164499299

Or By Telephone: 647-374-4685 or 647-558-0588 /Meeting ID: 861 6449 9299


3. Monday, March 25th 10 a.m. PRAYER SHAWL knitting group.  Do you enjoy knitting? Join us for a time of knitting and fellowship in the library. All are welcome. 


OFFICE HOURS

Monday 10am to Noon

Tuesday to Friday: 9:30am to 1:30pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 to 3PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE

January 12, 2023


REMINDER

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday 10am to Noon

Tuesday to Friday: 9:30am to 1pm

Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 to 3PM (1/2 hour lunch)    



A Message from the Green Team

Building Highway 413 is a Wrong Decision

The Ontario Government is planning to build Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass highway. The proposed route for Highway 413 is from the interchange of Highways 401 and 407 at the Halton-Peel boundary eastward to Highway 400. The Bradford Bypass highway would run between Highways 400 and 404. Many people and groups are opposed to these plans.  What are the consequences and possible options?

 

Highway 413 will pave over 400 acres of the Greenbelt and 2000 acres of farmland which provide a local food source. The Bradford Bypass would run through part of the Greenbelt, and wetland and agricultural areas of the Holland Marsh.

The building of these 2 highways will cost billions of dollars, lead to urban sprawl, exacerbate climate change, and cause harm to rivers, natural habitat and species at risk. 

 

Better solutions would be building more public transit which would be less expensive and move more people, and opening the under-used Highway 407 to truck traffic by reducing tolls.

Below is a link to a petition against Hwy 413 by Environmental Defence. By signing this petition you can help protect the Greenbelt and farm land.

https://act.environmentaldefence.ca/page/135962/action/1?ea.tracking.id=VanURLPopup



Vision

Growing together in Christ


Mission

Welcoming and Diverse Centre of Faith; loving and serving one another in the community

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