Announcements March 29, 2026

The Sixth Sunday In Lent

Palm/Passion Sunday

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Hilda Bruinooge for hosting today.

We thank Wilma Shirriff, who is leading our service today.

Welcome & Announcements – Raymond Reichelt.

The Greeter this morning is Brian Yeo.

The Reader today is Keith Kelly.

This Week at First Church:

  • Friday, 10.30 a.m. – Good Friday service at St. Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church
  • Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast

Bible Study – the Bible Study will not resume on April 6, as planned, since the study books (on the book of Philippians) are back-ordered. Stay tuned for the next starting date!

Prayer Calendars – Copies of the Prayer Calendar for April are ready to be picked up at the back of the sanctuary. Don’t forget your copy!

Our Daily Bread – Copies of the Our Daily Bread devotional booklet have been placed on the table at the back of the sanctuary. Feel free to take one home with you, to use in your daily devotional reading.

Good Friday service – Our church will be participating in a combined Good Friday service with St. Mary’s Anglican, McKenzie United and Trinity United churches. The service will be held at St. Mary’s at 10:30 a.m.

Full announcements here.

Announcements March 22, 2026

The Fifth Sunday In Lent

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Margaret Dunn for hosting today.

We thank Keith Kelly, who is leading our service today.

Welcome & Announcements – Raymond Reichelt.

The Greeter this morning is Brian Yeo.

The Reader today is Bruce Sneesby.

This Week at First Church:

  • Wednesday, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Meal-in-a-Bowl
  • Thursday, 7:00 p.m. – Session meeting, by Zoom

Coming Up:

  • Friday, 3 April – Good Friday service at St. Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church, 10:30 a.m. Our church will be participating in a combined Good Friday service with St. Mary’s Anglican, McKenzie United and Trinity United churches.

Full announcements here

Announcements March 15, 2026

The Fourth Sunday In Lent

Holy Communion

Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to our guests, and invite you to sign the guest book at the back of the sanctuary. Everyone is invited to remain for coffee and fellowship, downstairs in the Church Hall, following the service. We thank Mardine Garnham for hosting today.

Today we celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Everyone who has been baptized in any denomination of the Christian church is invited to participate in the Communion, including children. It’s our custom here at First Church to wait until everyone has been served, so that we all consume first the bread, and then the grape juice, together.

We thank Norman Collier, who is leading our service today.

Welcome & Announcements – Raymond Reichelt.

The Greeter this morning is Brian Yeo.

The Reader today is Lalaine Buan.

This Week at First Church:

  • Monday, 7:00 p.m. – Bible Study – “Paul: His Life & Teaching”, Lesson 10, by Zoom
  • Saturday – 9:00 a.m. – Men’s Breakfast

Coming Up:

  • Wednesday, 25 March – Meal-in-a-Bowl
  • Friday, 3 April – Good Friday service at St. Mary’s la Prairie Anglican Church

Good Friday Service – Our church will be participating in a combined Good Friday service with St. Mary’s Anglican, McKenzie United and Trinity United churches. The service will be held at St. Mary’s.

Full announcements here.