Church Life
Bulletin Announcements must be submitted by Thursday at Noon.
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Junior Youth - There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board for anyone interested in helping to make snacks for junior youth. If you have any questions, talk to Laura or Lana. On that note, Junior Youth will be starting on Wednesday, September 16th from 7pm-8:30pm. It is open to all youth in grades 6 & 7. Bring your friends.
Do you ever wonder about God, the Bible, Jesus, Christianity, your purpose in this life? Join us for Christianity Explored! Informed, non-judgemental video series and discussion on the topic. 7-weeks of Sundays. Sept. 13-Nov. 1 (excluding Thanksgiving) 2:30pm-4pm at the Hub in MacGregor. Anyone, any age, welcome! Coffee & refreshments provided, Contact Richard Giesbrecht with any questions. 204-903-6062.
Save the Date - Harvest Celebration at Valley View Bible Camp. Join us at the Camp Chapel as we celebrate another camp season. September 20th at 7pm.
Reminder - Our worship service will remain at 10:30am, during the summer, with Sunday School resuming September 13th
Sunday School will be starting again on September 13th! Our mission statement is "To teach the life transforming Word of God faithfully, truthfully, in a relavent way way." Please prayerfully consider being a teacher in the upcoming year.
There is a new newsletter from Destiny Swawtzky available in the foyer
Ladies Bible Study - Beginning on September 11th. Led by Roxie Toews, Friday mornings at 10am, at the church. If you would like a book, you can order the study of Ephesians written by Jackie Hill Perry, Jasmine Holmes and Melissa Kruger. We are in need of some babysitters during the Friday morning Bible study. Please talk to Roxie if youre able to help.
Ladies Event - U- Pick Flower Evening at Stoneshed Gardens, North of Portage. Wednesday August 26th. $35 per person, which includes the vessel to bring your flowers home in. Pre-payment is required to secure your spot. Sign up by August 16th. Maximum 30 spots. If you would like to attend, talk to Diana Peters 204-871-5359.
A Note from the Missions Committee - There is financial support for high school and post-secondary students that work at Bible camp during the summer. If interested, see Wilf Sawatzky for an application or give him a call at 204-871-0988
Valley View Bible Camp is looking for mission team members to serve this summer. No experience required. Contact the camp to inquire or call/message Michael Bergen 204-574-8097. Positions include: Cabin leaders, Skill Coaches (zipline & crafts) Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, SPD (work crew) Leader, Health Officers (minimum first aid), Camp Parents, Wrangler Cabin Leaders & Office Admin Assistant (seasonal or full time year-round opportunity considered.)
Baptism classes are being offered once again. If you wish to be baptized this year, please talk to Pastor Myron or Pastor Matt.
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).
We are Excitedly anticipating our building project! We invite you to take a piece of the sheet metal from the basket in the foyer and write a Scripture of your choice on it with permanent marker. Completed pieces can be left in the same basket. The goal is to put these pieces of sheet metal into the concrete foundation as its poured. Literally building on Gods word.
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.
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 Senior Youth Group: Fridays at 7:30 @ the church.
Westend Junior Youth Group: All grade 6 and 7 students are welcome, on Wednesday nights from 7 - 8:30pm at the church
Ladies Bible Study: Finished for the summer
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.
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
