Good Friday
We gathered with the congregation from the Hutton Heights Pentecostal Church, to mark Good Friday. Pastor Bart welcomed everyone, and Maria called us to worship. After a couple of opening songs, she introduced us to a reading of Psalm 22. Bill and Albert led the reading, and the choir added to the words with the song “What Wondrous Love Is This?” Pastor Jason from Hutton Heights brought us the message – It Is Finished. He spoke of what Jesus’…
A Sunday To Celebrate
Professions of Faith and Baptisms We had a full house on a spring Sunday in April to celebrate God’s work in people’s lives! Pastor Bart welcomed everyone to this day of celebration, and the band led us in opening songs of praise. We heard wonderful, encouraging testimonies from Seth, Alyn, Charis, Mariah, Julia, Connor, William and Caleb, as they made their Professions of Faith. Tyler and Inge prayed over the group, as family, friends, and church leaders gathered around. Then…
Gems Fun Night
The GEMS held one of their special event evenings – Favourite Him Night! Thirty-three girls arrived with their favourite him, and a hammer! Dads, brothers, grandpas and friends arrived to tables covered in craft paper, and piles of wood for everyone. Emily and Lindsay welcomed everyone and soon the sound of hammering and sawing filled the room. They were building beautiful birdhouses! So fun! Everyone later enjoyed some delicious snacks and some good competition in Minute to Win It games.…
Cadet Sunday
On a cool Sunday in March we gathered together for Worship and to celebrate our Cadets. Pastor Bart welcomed us, and Maria led us in opening songs of worship. Dylan and Douglas carried the flags as they led the boys into the auditorium. The boys took their places on the stage, and the counsellors went through their opening exercises, of the motto, verse, pledges and code. It was great to hear Silas, Aaron, Micah, Jacob and James sharing about…
Youth Service
On Sunday March 2, we were excited to welcome our Youth group in leading the service. Alaina, Olivia, Maradith and Nathan opened the service with our Call to Worship. Tyler, Shane, Landon, Nathan, Charis and Brielle played in the band and led us in joyful songs of praise. Isaac did the Prayers of the people. Pastor Tyler brought us the message, and Alaina, Landon, Maradith and William shared with us about some of their favourite parts of being in Youth…
Cadet Snow Derby
The MRCC Cadets (boys club) attended their annual Snow Derby in Palmerston hosted by Kitchener on January 27. Eleven churches were represented with 22 teams. We submitted three teams of boys, with 5 to 7 boys per team. There were 19 cadets, 6 counsellors and one Junior counsellor. The boys received a third in Compass & Maps and another third at the sling shot mystery station. They received a second place finish in Trail signs. The three Wingham teams did…
Gems Fun Night
This week Gems girls invited their Favorite “her” to come along! It was a Gal-entines theme The auditorium was beautifully decorated, and everyone was warmly welcomed. Karen came and led the ladies in a heart wreath craft, Liz came and led us in a Valentine’s card making craft. Maradith shared a devotional about finding our worth in the way Jesus sees us. Of course, there were delicious snacks to enjoy, and a fun photo booth to take some great pictures! It…
New Year Celebrations
Food, Fun and Fellowship On Sunday, January 5th, we all gathered at 9 am for a potluck breakfast at the church. The men’s group provided pancakes and sausages, to add to the great assortment of breakfast casseroles and baked goods. Thank you to all the cooks and the clean up crew. At 10:30 we began our worship service. Peter led us in opening songs of worship. Pastor Bart preached on our new theme for the year “Proclaiming the Good News…
Christmas Eve
The candles were lit, the choir was ready, the coffee was on as we welcomed members and guests to our two Christmas Eve services. Tyler and Nathan provided great seasonal music in the auditorium as people entered, and Inge and a few youth were getting the coffee and hot chocolate ready in the kitchen. To begin the service, Pastor Bart welcomed everyone, and Deb and Peter lit the Christ Candle on the Advent wreath. The choir performed two songs, and…
Youth Christmas Formal
Fun and Festive Over thirty well dressed youth and leaders gathered for their festive, Christmas formal! Everyone enjoyed a special Christmas dinner of elegant chili cheese dogs, prepared by Tyler and team. The youth band led all in a time of praise and carols. And there was some fun and laughter as they opened their White Elephant gifts! What a great night to celebrate together!
Advent Celebrations
Our Advent services have continued through the Sundays of December. Caleb and Brent, Malcolm and Alistair, and Cathy and Kenzie lit the candles of peace, joy and love. Pastor Tyler was our guest pastor on December 15th. We welcomed Lisa Harper, who accepted an MRCC donation for the Wingham Connection centre, a place for those experiencing homelessness. The children enthusiastically presented their Christmas songs and everyone enjoyed that, of course. Pastor Bart has continued his sermon series on Advent in…
Christmas Parade Float
A Sweet Idea The Wingham Christmas Parade was fast approaching, and the decorating team was hard at work. Jan dreamed up a pretty sweet idea! It was the coffee break ladies that made all the candy themed decorations. The theme was “Jesus makes life sweet”. The theme idea came from the cotton candy we were going to hand out. Jan, Karen, William and Lindsay braved the cold on Saturday morning to put it all together. Josh drove his truck and…