Another email with a number of announcements - please take your time to read through them!
But, I wanted to just say before anything else that I am deeply grateful to the congregation and especially the elders at Prairie Presbyterian church for allowing me to take November off.
I don't want to take up space here, but I've written a brief reflection about coming back to full-time work with Prairie after three years of half-time and I share a bit about what I did in November. Yes I did work on my next novel, and no I didn't finish it.
This short survey is intended to check in with people connected to Prairie - simply to gauge where you are at with respect to you participation. We are not trying to cover everything here - just providing you with a way to give some feedback so we can make some decisions about church activities over the next number of months.
It should take just a few minutes. Thanks for taking the survey!
We want photos of nativity scenes! Do you have one in your home? Or could you make one out of lego or paper or quickly carve one out of wood? It doesn't need to be elegant - this is just a bit of fun. We will use these photos in the Advent Party or in an upcoming service.
People at Prairie are always doing things to bless others and these quilts are a beautiful example. Six women worked on these amazing quilts that have been given to families connected to Place of Hope Indigenous Presbyterian Church. Thank you for this gift. What a blessing!
Congregational Meeting - This Sunday
To Consider the 2022 Budget
Following the worship service this Sunday, Dec 12, we will have a congregational meeting to consider and vote on the budget for 2022. You can attend the meeting either in-person or by joining on Zoom. The Zoom link will be provided in the email that goes out on Sunday morning. The meeting should start around 11am.
WICM has a great need for 9’x13’ Casseroles and for Cookies for their Christmas Hamper Program. Deliveries will be accepted at 415 Logan Avenue until Wednesday December 15. If anyone would like items picked up please phone Terry at (204)256-1934.
On an ongoing basis they have need for high protein casseroles or cooked chicken pieces to help with the nutrition needs of several of their tenants who are unable to afford to meet their needs with the limited funds that they have available to them.
WICM Staff would greatly appreciate any assistance provided
Music Director Search Update
We were hopeful that we would be in a position to hire a music director for the congregation by December, but regrettably, we did not have any qualified candidates apply. In the new year, we will continue with an open search process to fill this position.
The session wishes to acknowledge that we have a number of talented musicians/singers in our congregation and we are thankful for each time people have shared their gifts of music.
Much of the envisioned music director work consists in coordinating and collaborating with volunteers in music-making toward a vibrant worship life for the congregation. In the past, we have been used to having things like seasonal choirs (virtual choir last year), special music, and a wide variety of people participating. We look forward to resuming these kinds of activities once we fill this role.
Rev. Matt will be meeting with a few of the elders over the coming weeks to make some decisions about how to best approach music as we continue to search for a music director. In the meantime, we are asking for your patience and prayers as we try to work out this transition.
Advent/Christmas Events
In-Person is so Divine: Why God-with-us and us-together matters more than ever
2 pub theology nights where we will talk about the reality of God living as a human being, the real meaning of Christmas, and what it means for us to live incarnationally.
Location: Smitty's Restaurant South - 2835 Pembina Highway
We have their private room booked for this. Feel free to have supper (or all day breakfast, or just some appetizers).
You must RSVP - Let Matt know that you will be there
Open to Anyone - Wednesday, Dec 15 7:00pm RSVP Now
Young Adult / Student Version - Monday, Dec 20 7:00pm RSVP Now
Sunday December 19 4:00pm - Zoom Advent Party for Everyone (even pets!)
Wear a Christmas sweater, show your favourite ornament, make a holiday snack or beverage for yourself. A Zoom party with Advent/Christmas games.
Ways to Serve: Read Scripture
Prairie is looking for additional people to read scripture, either at an in-person service or by sending in a pre-recorded scripture reading to be aired with the live YouTube service. Sign up once or monthly, and let us hear God's word through your voice. To sign up or for questions, click here.
There are other ways to serve in the Sunday Worship service as well. Click the button below.
If you have yet to hear from one of our elders, let us know! Please inquire with Matt Brough by clicking this shortcut to get you connected into an Elders District.
Ways to Give
There are three main ways to make an offering to support the ministry of Prairie Presbyterian Church right now. We are so thankful for your continued support and generosity.
2) Mail or drop a cheque. We are checking the mailbox several times per week. Send to
Prairie Presbyterian Church
590 University Cres.
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N8
3) Pre-Authorized Remittance (PAR) allows you to give a regular monthly amount directly from your bank account. While it takes a little bit to set up, this is the best way to give a regular amount (and the fees to the Church are very low!) Visit the giving page to get the forms to fill out.
