ANNOUNCEMENTS
With sorrow we announce the passing of E. Doreen (Dale) Houston on October 4, 2025 at Evergreen Place, Boissevain MB. She is lovingly remembered by her children Donna Townsend, Doris (Ken) Hubbard, Leslie (Lorraine) Houston, Kevin (Myrna) Houston, Tracy (Chris) Street, and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Howard and son-in-law David Townsend. Public Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Margaret Cemetery, Margaret MB at 1:30 p.m. Public reception will be at the Minto Community Hall at 2:30 p.m., Minto, MB.
Please join us for the St. Paul’s United Church Community Quilt Show, October 18th, 2025 – 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. – in the Sanctuary. There will be lunch served by G.I.F.T. (11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). Cost – show and lunch $20.00; just the show $5; just the lunch $15. Vendor attending – Mama’s Bears Quilt Shop and rope bowl making demos. If you have quilts you have made or vintage family quilts you would like to display, please bring to the church Friday, October 17th, between 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. This is a fund raiser for the stained-glass window project.
This announcement is from Ruth Unrau, —“We are inviting everyone to join a mixed choir in celebration of our Community Christmas Concert.” Concert Date: Sunday, Nov. 30 at 7pm in the Whitewater Mennonite Church Rehearsals: **All rehearsals are in the church**
Monday, Nov. 17 – 7 pm
Thursday, Nov. 20 – 7 pm
Monday, Nov. 24 – 7 pm
Thursday, Nov. 27 – 7 pm
Friday, Nov. 28 – 7 pm
Saturday, Nov. 29 – 10 am
Worship Leaders for October
October 19, 2025 Karen Kempe
October 26, 2025 Jerrold Nikolaisen
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. Congregational involvement is always valued. We also feel it would be beneficial to have a Greeter each Sunday to welcome all those attending our service and provide newcomers with information re coffee, washrooms, hearing devices, Sunday School – if children are attending, and be available to answer any questions that may arise. Sign-up sheet will be in the foyer starting Sept 7/25 or contact Maxine at the church office. We thank you in advance for assisting when possible.
Greeter/Reader – 2025/2026
Oct 2025 Greeter Ethel Black
Reader
Nov 2025 Greeter Louise Hardcastle
Reader
Dec 2025 Greeter Laura Wilson & Boys
Reader
Donations are being accepted for the stained-glass window covering. Your donation can be mailed to St. Paul’s United Church, Box 309, Boissevain MB, R0K 0E0 or dropped off at the church office. Thank you in advance.
St. Paul’s Sunday School is looking for volunteers to lead Sunday School 2-3 times a month. If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity please contact Karen Kempe.
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.
For VISITATION REQUESTS – Karen can be reached at (204) 761-0236
Please spread the good news that Karen is available to officiate funerals for our church family.
Snazzy Seconds – is open Mon, Tues, Wed, and Friday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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.”