Thursday, December 15, 2011

Thursday's Big Question

Please read this for background about Thursday Big Question Posts. Was Jesus born on Christmas Day? We celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25th. But the truth is that no one really knows what day Jesus was born, or even exactly what year. The Bible does not tell us that information. I think that the actual date is not that important. What is important is the Gospel message.

December 25th is the day that the church scholars and leaders picked to memorialize and celebrate Jesus' birth about fifteen hundred years ago. The word Christmas did not appear until the early 1000's. In fact, in the Middle Ages Epiphany was more celebrated then Christmas.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Welcome Back to Sunday School!

This Sunday our Sunday School begins for our children! We are so excited to reconnect with all the children and parents and to continue our Faith Journey together.

See you there!

Friday, July 1, 2011

July First Sundays Worship!

This Sunday is our July First Sundays Worship!
Join us for our monthly intergenerational worship service.

Our Scripture lesson is Matthew 11:25-30.


At that time Jesus declared, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,
that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed
them to little children; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will.

All things have been handed over to me by my Father, and no one knows
the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone
to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. Come to me, all who labor and are heavy
laden, and I will give you rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from
me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”



We are going to put on our "Theological Hats" and discuss this passage.



We are also excited to present and bless our new quilted banner that we made at our last First Sundays Worship Service. We broke into groups to make quilt blocks using patterns. Later, Arlene graciously joined them together to create a beautiful banner for our sanctuary.




Thursday, June 30, 2011


Happy Last Day of School to all the students, teachers, and parents in our midst!


Enjoy your summer!

Sunday, April 24, 2011

He Is Risen!


“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here."

~~Mark 16:6

Monday, April 11, 2011

A Big Thank You!



I want to thank everyone for making the Empty Bowls Project a success!


A big thank you to the children for the diligent work making the pots and for their continued learning about hunger and poverty.


A big thank you to everyone who supported our learning by attending the luncheon on Sunday. It means a lot to know that Sparling is supporting the Sunday School and First Sundays Ministry.


A big thank you to everyone who purchased a clay bowl. 1Hope Winnipeg thanks you and the children thank you!

Friday, April 8, 2011

Summer Camps

It's that time! Time to start thinking about summer camp for the little ones (& not so little ones)! Check out these links for information about sleep-away camps and day camps in Manitoba:

  • Manitoba Camping Association list of camps. The MCA has been specializing in organized children and family camps since 1937.

  • The United Church of Canada Directory of Camps in Manitoba. Click on Manitoba to see the camps in Manitoba and at the bottom of the page lists CGIT camps for girls as well.

If your little one is too little for sleep-away camp or if sleep-away camp doesn't fit your summer schedule then make sure to check out these day camps offered in Winnipeg.



I'm sure there are more day camps offered in Winnipeg and if you know of any drop us a comment with the information.


Cheers! & Happy Camping!


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