
Announcements
March 23, 2025
Minister: Rev. Dr. Paul Miller
Minister of Music: Jude Kudera
Pianist: Karina Carr
Sermon: "The Power of the Word"
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 55: 1-11
Hymns (from Voices United unless specified)
#660 - How Firm A Foundation
#371 - Open My Eyes
#499 - O Word of Christ Incarnate
Scripture Reader: Lyon TenBroeck
Ushers: Mary Dietrich and Phyllis Lidstone
Coffee Hour Hosts: Elliston and Joy Bridger

Birthdays
March 25 – Penny Branson
March 26 – Shirley Norton
March 27 – Jean MacNevin
Church Entrance
If you are parking on Valleyview Rd. and entering the Church via the new walkway from Valleyview Rd. to the Church, please use the East Entrance door (“Enter” sign on the door). This entrance will bring you past the minister’s study, the washrooms and then into the Fellowship Hall where the elevator is located, making the sanctuary level easy to access.
Community Building and Community Connections Committees
Next meeting is Thursday, April 10 @ 6pm
Parking
We now have some parking available behind our church. Access to the parking area is only available via Valleyview Rd. At the time of writing this announcement, the parking area has not been paved yet, but it is useable.
Property Redevelopment Update
We are entering the final weeks of Phase 2 - Site Servicing. In the weeks to follow, we will gain access to our new parking lot where our gymnasium was located as our project moves to Phase 3 - Homebuilding, scheduled to begin mid March. If you have any questions, please contact Jerome.
Weekly Bible Study
Bible Study is held Wednesday @ 10:00 am in the Friendship Chapel with Rev. Dr. Paul Miller.
United Church Assessment 2025
Westminster’s 2025 United Church Assessment is $7070.00, based on 103 church members and adherents, the cost is $68.64 per person. If you can help with the cost of the assessment, print “Assessment” on the “OTHER” line on your offering envelope or by interac e-transfer type “assessment” in the message box. Congregation contributions to date are $722.00.
Rev. Elmer Ashley Tribute
Elmer E. Ashley Gymnasium might be gone but thanks to the efforts of several church members, Rev. Ashley’s contribution and efforts will continue to be remembered. Please see the display in our hallway adjacent to the Fellowship Hall. Special thanks to Sandy MacNevin for restoring the cross that hung prominently in the gymnasium.
Swiss Chalet Night
Our next Swiss Chalet night is Friday, April 18th at the Glendale location in St. Catharines. 10% of all bills will be donated back to our church. Please let the office know if you plan to attend. Also, if you dine at this location at any other time, we can use those receipts too. Save your receipts and hand them into the church office.
Choir Practice
Thursday night choir practice will resume this week at 7:00pm.
Coffee Hour Volunteers
Coffee Hour has been flourishing over the last several months. Many thanks to all our coffee hour hosts! If you are able to assist with coffee hour, please speak to Lisa Mansfield.
E-mail Addresses
Weekly newsletters are being sent out via-email. If you are not receiving a copy, please forward your email to the church office and/or speak to Jude Kudera