ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hugh McRuer attended the Rock Lake United Church Camp Annual Meeting on March 23, 2025. He reported that the camp is going ahead this summer, they have 33 children interested already. They are also renting out the cabins on the weekends, which are already booked except one. They ended the last year with a profit. The camp is anticipating a great summer. For those interested the Annual Report is on my desk. Thank you Hugh for taking the time to attend on St. Paul’s United Church’s behalf. – Maxine Graham
It is with great sadness the we announce the passing of long time church member Susan (Mains) Ransom on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the Boissevain Health Centre. Susan is survived by her sisters, Barbara Oseth and Elizabeth Clarke, her children, Scott (Bonnie), Lee (Carla), Jay and Jane (Peter), and her grandchildren, Carson, Ethan, Layne, Ben, Josh, Olivia and Genevieve. She was predeceased by her parents, Clifford and Jean Mains, as well as her dear friend, Gordon Bonar. More recently, Susan was predeceased by her beloved companion, Elmer Hunter. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, Boissevain Curling Club, Boissevain, Manitoba, 2:00 p.m.
With sincere sympathy we announce the passing of Geraldine (Deacon) Kempthorne on February 26, 2025 at Bren-Del-Win Lodge, Deloraine MB. Lovingly remembered by her children Eldon (Joan), Darrell (Brenda), Trevor (Barbara) and Janice (Duncan), 10 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is predeceased by her 1st husband Gilbert Gunderson, 2nd husband Mervin Kempthorne, son Phillip Kempthorne and grandson Collin Kempthorne. Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 4, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m., St. Paul’s United Church, Boissevain, Manitoba. Interment~ Boissevain Cemetery
Due to not enough response for organizing the supper at the fair, we will not be doing it. – Dianne Facey
PLAN TO ATTTEND THE ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH LUNCHEON, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025 11:30 A.M. – 1:00 P.M., ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH BASEMENT.
$14
Fundraiser by G.I.F.T. Ladies Group for replacement of stained glass window.
PIE SALE – Frozen unbaked apple, raisin, saskatoon, fresh lemon pie and butter tarts.
Pies – $15 Butter Tarts – $10 per half dozen
All pies and butter tarts must be preordered by April 5, 2025.
To preorder please call Dianne Facey @ 204-305-0408; Barb Hicks @ 204-305-0334
Pies to be picked up at St. Paul’s United Church basement on April 8, 2025 from 11:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Special arrangments can be made for delivery.
PULPIT SUPPLY
March 30 ~ Jerrold Nikolaisen
April 6 ~ Sandra Rex
GOOD FRIDAY COMMUNITY CHURCH SERVICE WILL BE AT ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH ON APRIL 18, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
As we know the United Church of Canada is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in June. We are looking for people to join together in planning a celebration event for the St Paul’s United Church Pastoral Charge. Please contact Karen for further information or to express your interest.
SUNDAY SCHOOL – DATES TO REMEMBER
April 13 ~ Palm Sunday
April 20 ~ Easter Sunday
TBA ~ HOPE MAKERS Bake Sale
HOPE MAKERS NEWS RELEASE!
As we begin our journey through Lent, our Sunday School class will be focusing on Prayer and Giving. Through the 6 weeks of Lent, we will be putting together our final batch of Care Bags for the Brandon Bear Clan. At this time, we would like to thank you all for supporting our Hope Bags Fundraiser and we are excited to tell you … we raised $360.00! God Bless our Church Family xo
WORSHIP TEAM REQUEST – We would like to invite any and all people who would like to be a Reader during Sunday Service or a Greeter prior to Worship to sign up on the sheet in the foyer or contact Maxine at the church office. We thank you in advance for assisting where possible. Congregational involvement is always valuable and on the days that Karen preaches we hope we can count on YOU to read a selected piece! We also feel it would be beneficial to have a Greeter each Sunday to direct new comers to coffee, washrooms, Sunday School – if children are attending.
THANK YOU TO OUR GREETERS AND READERS
March 2025 – Lynn Pearen – Reader; Laura Wilson & boys – Greeters
April 6, 2025 – Lynn Pearen – Reader
May 2025 – Lynn Pearen – Reader
June 2025 – Lynn Pearen – Reader
Snazzy Seconds – is open Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
CHURCH SERVICE CANCELLATION POLICY
In effect from November to March each year
St. Paul’s Church decision is made by 6:00 p.m. Saturday evening if possible, or Sunday morning, if necessary, based on conditions Saturday evening and the conditions forecast for Sunday morning.
In the event of a cancellation and with our regular Minister, an option of live streaming/recording will be available to view, in lieu of an in-person service.
Cancellation of Church Service Will Occur When:
- Temperatures with wind chill are forecasted to reach minus 38 according to Environment Canada.
- Road conditions and/or visibility impede travel
- Deep snow/Ice cannot be cleared from church entrance or for parking
The Decision Makers are the Worship Team in consultation with the Minister, and/or the Caretaker who must clear the entrance in case of a snowstorm. The cancellation will be posted on Face Book, distributed by Email/Text/Phone call as required, and announced on CJRB
Karen Kempe’s business cards are on the table in the foyer of the church and also on the ledge inside the CE building door. Please help yourself.
VISITATION REQUESTS – Do you know anyone who would benefit from a visit from Karen? Karen is happy to do visits in private homes, as well as, the Boissevain Hospital, Evergreen Place and Westview Lodge as part of her Pastoral Care dedication. Karen is available by phone or later afternoon/early evening visits by appointment during the week. Karen can be reached at (204) 761-0236.
Karen has an email address! st_pauls_minister@wcgwave.ca
Please spread the good news that Karen is available to officiate funerals for our church family.
The Pastoral Care Team Prayer Circle is at your service! If you or someone you know is in need of supportive prayers, please reach out to Karen or one of the Pastoral Care Team members to be added to the list. Your request is kept confidential and you provide as much or as little information as you would like.
Members of the Pastoral Care Team are:
Ethel Black 204-534-6362 eblack@mymts.net
Judy McRuer 204-534-2284 jmcruer@mymts.net
Bonnie Scott 204-534-8182 awbscott@gmail.com
Elaine Wintle 204-534-6270 erwintle@mts.net
Tara Cassils 204-305-0272 tcassils@gmail.com
Muriel Good 204-534-0739 muriel.good@icloud.com
Prayer Box – there is a prayer box in the vestibule by the table. Anyone wishing to request prayers for themselves or others please drop a note in the box.
Church Office 204-534-6347
Minister: st_pauls_minister@wcgwave.ca
Secretary: st_pauls_secretary@wcgwave.ca
Bookkeeper: st_pauls_treasurer@wcgwave.ca
Our Facebook Page is: St. Paul’s United Church
Our Website is: boissevainunitedchurch.com
PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance). If you wish to give to St. Paul’s United Church by this method or would like more information on it, please call Brenda Shaw at the church office 204-534-6347.
Anyone who needs to change their PAR amount, please notify the treasurer at st_pauls_treasurer@wcgwave.ca or leave a message at the church 204-534-6347. If you are a Credit Union member, ask them to change the memo section to include your name. Thank you.
Those who are not on PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance), please mail your offering and/or Memorial donations to the church office at St. Paul’s United Church, Box 309, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0. Thank you!
Please be reminded to contribute to The Grateful Box as a thank you to God for birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries and other events that occur in our lives. The funds will be used for emergency purposes.