Church Life
Bulletin Announcements must be submitted by Thursday at Noon.
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Communion will be celebrated during our Sunday service October 12
Senior Celebration - October 26 @ 2:30pm at the Sommerfeld Church. All seniors welcome.
Gospel Echoes - There are Christmas cards on the corner table that need colouring for theirt cookie project. Any ADULTS can take a bundle and colour then bring them back by the end of November. There is instructions with each bundle. If anyone has more questions, please contact Ruth Unrau.
Trivia Night Fundraiser for Prairie Pregnancy Support Centre. Thursday, October 23rd, 7-9:30 pm @ Herman Prior Centre. For more info, see the poster on the bulletin board.
Church Building Expansion - Thank you to everyone who has pledged already for the church expansion project. We are encouraged by the generosity of the congregation. Pledge cards are still available in the foyer. Please give completed forms to Pete Doerksen (Mailbox 14).
Church Building Expansion Fundraiser: with Davidson Orchards apples! Order forms are available in the foyer. Orders due by October 1st. Please make cheques payable to Joel Doerkson. Due on pickup. Please spread the word with other! Contact Joel or Beth for more info.
Its Shoebox Time: Help Operation Christmas Child send boxes of gifts and the salvation message to children and their families around the world. Filled Shoeboxes need to be brought to the church by Sunday, November 16th. Please remember to include $12 for shipping the box. If you have any questions, or would like to donate cash towards filling shoeboxes, please talk to Verna Doerkson
The YFC Steering Commitee for MacGregor and area is looking for members at large to help support the local satallite location and it's staff. Please contact Nicole Buhler @ 204-823-0716 if you are interested in joining the commitee.
Collection to send to Dominican Republic: We have an oppertunity to send some basic helpfull items to DR with Breanne when she goes ib ger mission trip at the end of October. Most useful items are toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo and school supplies. We will have a box in the foyer to collect these items for the next 4 weeks. If you have any questions, contact Edna T, or Breanne B. 204-979-8010
Thanksgiving supper - Sunday, October 5th , 5:30 pm @ Austin Hall. Every family please bring a pie. There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for salads, buns, set up, clean up and serving.
Junior Youth is looking for volunteers to provide cookies or other snacks each week. There us a signup sheet on the bulletin board if you are interested. If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura or Lana for more information
Help Wanted - Westend is looking for someone to provide janitorial duties starting in October. Talk to Dean if you are interested or have more questions.
REGULAR EVENTS
C&C Bible Study: Every two weeks, for ages 18-30. Come study the Bible with us. Contact Drew Bueckert if you would like more information.
Westend Youth Group: Fridays at 7:30 @ the church.
Ladies Bible Study: Friday @ 10:00 am. We will be studying Jen Wilken's "Better, the study of Hebrews". All ladies welcome and babysitting provided. If you are interested in a book, please text or call Roxie @ 204-871-5859
Childrens Choir: Starting September 26th and practicing every Friday from 4-5pm at the church. Open to all from kindergaten to grade 12. Feel free to invite friends from the community too! If you have questions please contact Shelby at 204-249-0290 or Melissa at 204-903-0130
Volunteer Opportunity - The Hub in MacGregor is looking for volunteers for our junior and high school drop-ins this year. The junior drop-in takes place from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, while the high school drop-ins is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. We are specifically in need of adult female volunteers for the high school drop-in. If you are interested, please feel free to contact Devin Hildebrand at 204-870-0528 or Tyson Murray at 204-249-0271.
Men's Breakfast - We will continue to meet at 8:00 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month.
Ministry Opportunity! Our church is responsible to provide a service at the MacGregor Care Home at 3pm on the following dates: October 19th, December 7th. Services can involve scripture reading and or devotional, instrumental music and or singing and should be approximately 30 minutes. Please talk to Pastor Myron or Pastor Matt if you are willing to serve in this way.
Membership Transfer - If anyone else is interested in membership or baptism please talk to Pastor Myron or Pastor Matt.
Anyone wishing to e-transfer the church with their tithes and offerings can send it to westendoffering@gmail.com
