Westminster United Church

Today we celebrate the baptism of Bianca Maria Styba and the confirmation of her parents
Karolina and Tim Styba. The Styba family moved to Winnipeg last year from Fort McMurray. Tim grew up in Manitoba and Karolina is from Poland. Bianca’s godparents are Heather Page and Darren Zapisocki. Welcome to Westminster, Styba family!

Thanks!

Thanks to Don Menzies for conducting the choir this week while Nathan is on the mend.

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Random notes

• Coffee and Conversation resumes in the Lecture Hall today after worship.
• Congratulations to two couples who were married at Westminster this past week. On Sunday, September 3, Leah & Jason Olijnek and yesterday, September 9, Christopher and Shawna Shebobman were married in our sanctuary. We wish both couples, God’s richest blessings on their marriage.
• Please welcome Nick Urquhart – our new choral scholar! Nick has most recently been singing with the Manitoba Underground Opera company, and you will be sure to hear his deep resonant voice during a solo or in our choir on Sunday mornings. Please take a minute to say hi!
• Thanks to Michael McKay for being our organist this morning.

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This, and that!

Many thanks to Rev. Don McIntyre for filling in while Sherri was on holiday.

And … thanks to Michael McKay for being our organist this morning.

Did you notice that Murray has an assistant? His name is Ricky Ramos and he is training to take over from Murray in a few weeks. Welcome to Westminster Ricky!

This week we hold in our thoughts and prayers the congregation and staff of Crescent Fort Rouge United Church.

The Worship Committee meets in the Chapel, this Thursday, Sept. 7th at 1:30pm.

Coffee and Conversation resumes in the Lecture Hall starting next Sunday after worship.

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Random notes …

This week we hold in our thoughts and prayers the congregation and staff of Churchill Park United Church.

Rev. Sherri returns to the pulpit next Sunday, September 3. Should you require pastoral care before then, please contact the office at 204-784-1330. Many thanks to Rev. Don McIntyre for filling in for her.

Thanks to Lynne Mavins for being our accompanist this morning.

Annual Garage Sale & Korean Luncheon

Annual Garage Sale & Korean Luncheon, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 9am- 2pm. Hosted by Churchill Park United Church & Korean United Church-525 Beresford Ave (at Nassau). See Bulletin Boards for more info.

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Random notes

This week we hold in our thoughts and prayers the Chinese United Church.

Rev. Sherri will be away for the month of August for some well deserved rest and relaxation. Should you require pastoral care during this time, please contact the office at 204-784-1330.  Rev. Don McIntyre will be leading the services for the month of August at Westminster.

Marilyn Thiessen, our Office Administrator, returns from vacation on Wednesday.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Barbara Robertson, Kathy Lee and Garfield Lee on the passing of their mother, Katherine Lee who died on August 11, 2017.  The funeral will take place on Wednesday, August 23^rd at 2pm at Westminster.

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