Westminster United Church

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March 22, 2024



MESSAGE FROM REVEREND IRENE TY


It’s good to be back from vacation. Lee Holland (my spouse) and I spent a few days cross-country skiing in the Laurentians in Quebec. Yes, there was snow and good enough ski tracks still around. I am grateful for the opportunity to have been refreshed and renewed. 


Palm Sunday, March 24, 2024: This is a day to remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. People welcomed him by waving palm branches and laying down their coats. It is the final Sunday of Lent and it marks the beginning of Holy Week. We remember Jesus’ last days on earth, as he makes his journey to the cross. 


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

10:00 a.m. Service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uR1JUvpuLQQ


Good Friday Service at 10 a.m. Friday, March 29:  On this day, we will hear the story of Jesus’ last days and hours. Hope you can join us. You will be invited to take part in a ritual of “laying our burdens down” at the foot of the cross. We know as Christians, that Jesus’ story doesn’t end there. There will be a resurrection, Easter will come.  God promises new life to each and everyone of us.


10 a.m. Good Friday Service:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hez__JYpYI8


Outdoor Walk with the Cross: The Good Friday walk around the church that usually takes place before the 10 a.m. Worship service is CANCELLED this year. Please join us at the 10 a.m. Good Friday worship service in the sanctuary. Thank you. From the Worship and Music Team.


 

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.

Tony Supper for the Social Connections Team


Rev. Irene Ty’s Sabbatical: June 3 – September 22, 2024

A document entitled “Sabbatical Journey 2024” with background information about Rev. Irene Ty’s upcoming sabbatical was sent out with the March 1st, 2024 eblast. If you would like a copy of that, please contact Susan Wilson. 



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. 


Upcoming Sundays:


March 24: Palm Sunday: Palm Procession


March 29: Good Friday: "Lay your burdens down"


March 31: Easter Sunday: Easter Egg Hunt and Sunday School with Katarina Matovic


April 7: Westminster's 38th Anniversary Service and Communion. Refreshments to follow.


April 14th: Celebrating Refugee Sponsorship


April 21: Fourth Sunday of Easter. Refreshments to follow.


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


SENIORS LUNCH:

Thursday April 11th at Noon.  You are invited to lunch and fellowship at The Beechwood Retirement Residence, 1500 Rathburn Rd. East in Mississauga.  This event is planned by the Pastoral Visitors Group. Rev. Ty will offer an opening devotion and The Beechwood will make a presentation. Car pooling can be arranged.

Please RSVP by Sunday April 7th: Joyce Singh, (905) 270-5426 or joyce-singh@rogers.com or Florence Spencer, (437) 776-1151 or fmspencer@hotmail.com


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.


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 ACTIVITIES!


1. 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. 

2. Tuesday, March 26th 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.


3. Thursday March 28th 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


4.  March 31st SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS at Sunday’s Service. Children are welcome to join in the learning through story-telling and crafts. Please bring your/friends’ children and grandchildren


OFFICE HOURS

Monday 10am to Noon

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

Wednesday & Thursday: 9:30 to 3PM

IMPORTANT UPDATE

MARCH 17, 2024


NO IMPORTANT UPDATES AT THIS TIME


Vision

Growing together in Christ


Mission

Westminster United Church is a welcoming faith community which is diverse, caring, and compassionate where we grow together in Christ, to love and serve one another, the community, and the world.

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