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April 3, 2022 The Forgotten by Rev. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
John 12:1-8 May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to God. Next Sunday will be Palm Sunday that will usher us into Holy Week. On Maundy Thursday, we will remember Jesus celebrating the Passover meal, his Last Supper, with his disciples. As part of that …Read more
Sunday, February 287, 2022 Sermon, “C Transfiguration – Veiled Vision by Rev. Loraine MacKenzie Shepherd
II Corinthians 3:12-4:2 (3:17-4:2) May the words of my mouth and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you, our God. It is so difficult to see the light of hope these days. On this day of Transfiguration, when we hear stories of the faces of Moses and Jesus shining with the brilliance of …Read more
Congregational Email October 28, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE We are approaching the wrinkle in time when some say the spirit world moves closer to us. The beginning of Hebrews 12 reads, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run …Read more
Congregational Email October 21, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE The title of the first version of the Safe Reopening Committee’s report was “Because there is Hope Here”. We had high hopes that this report would guide us through to the fall of 2020, when we fully expected that we would be safely reopening. We did for one week until skyrocketing COVID numbers …Read more
Congregational Email October 14, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE I am grateful for Westworth’s bereavement leave that gave me time over Thanksgiving to be with family in Victoria for my mother’s Celebration of Life. It was offered through Zoom from my brother’s living room with immediate family, all masked. This allowed people to join and speak from across Canada—blessings in disguise. I …Read more
Congregational Email July 15, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE This is an exciting time in the life of Westworth. As you will see below, Council approved a fundraising campaign to support the enhancement of our AV system. Inland Audio Visual is now contracted to install the system over the summer. We are also finalizing a contract with someone to build a media …Read more
Congregational Email July 8, 2021
MINISTER’S MESSAGE Summer is now fully upon us, begging us to slow down and simply be. The alternating heat and smoke force me to do no other. When I’m able to go with the flow and enjoy the garden harvest and back yard visits, I’m better able to welcome the pace of the season and …Read more
July 4, 2021 Scripture Reading by Rev. Heather Robbins
Scripture Reading Rev. Heather Robbins Introduction In Paul’s letter to the Corinthians, he is talking about his abilities to preach to the people. Some have had visions and boasted about them (maybe even Paul himself). Is he writing about those who are “holier than thou”, because he is not charismatic enough or well spoken. Paul …Read more
Congregational Email May 20, 2021
STUDY LEAVE Loraine is on study leave May 17-24 and will not be accessing email during this time. In case of emergency pastoral care for this coming week, please contact Rev. Earl Gould at (204) 888-1543. UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS May 23: Pentecost Sunday with Rev. Earl Gould May 30: Prairie to Pine Regional Service, …Read more
Congregational Email May 6, 2021
Dear Congregants, There is much for which we can be grateful. This past week, as I grumbled about having to figure out the buses, transfers and walks that I need to make because my place of car servicing wasn’t offering shuttle drop-offs anymore, I realized that my grumbling was coming out of a place of …Read more
