We invite you to visit us!

Many people feel awkward when visiting a different church. They don’t know what to expect, and are afraid they might do something that might be embarrassing. We have prepared this to help you become familiar with us and comfortable during the service. This page will also tell you a little about who we are and some of our other activities and programs.

Worship Services

We believe that the gathering of the church should be like a family. Visitors are always welcome as our special guests.

In our services, we follow the example of Christians in the New Testament. Our Sunday morning service consists of singing, praying, sharing the Lord’s Supper, Bible reading, giving and preaching. Let’s briefly look at each one of these:

Singing is one of the first things our visitors notice about us. Our singing is congregational (that is, everyone sings together) and a cappella (unaccompanied). In the New Testament, the purpose of singing is to teach each other, as well as to praise and worship God.

Prayer is a very important part of our lives as Christians as a means of expressing our hearts to God. Those leading public prayers use their own words and thoughts.

Bible reading allows us to listen to God’s Word. The reading normally relates the morning’s lesson.

The Lord’s Supper is the focal point of our service. Jesus taught His disciples to use this as a memorial observance. He instituted this observance in the upper room at the Jewish feast of Passover. First, we pass the bread and each Christian breaks off and eats a small piece. Though it looks like a cracker, it is actually a matzoth (the flat, unleavened bread used at the Passover). Jesus used the bread to remind us of His body as it hung on the cross. The cup, fruit of the vine, reminds us of His blood that was shed for our sins. The Lord’s Supper is a memorial of His cross and His great love for us. It is a time for meditation and self-examination. Because of its importance and meaning, we observe the Lord’s Supper every Sunday. Each adult visitor chooses whether or not they will partake.

Giving is part of our response to God. All of our activities are funded by the free-will contributions of our members. While visitors are free to make a donation if they wish, we do not expect them to do so.

Preaching is centred on God’s Word. Through preaching we are taught more about God and His will for our lives. We encourage people to follow along in their Bibles. If you have any questions about the lesson, please feel free to ask one of our ministers after the service.

For Children and Youth

Classes and activities for these groups are held during our regularly scheduled meetings: Sunday morning and evening and for youth on Wednesday evening. (Call for info about the location of the Wednesday evening program). There is also a monthly “Kids Club” activity. We also have an annual Kids Rally in the spring, as well as a Youth Rally in the fall. Our Youth program is under the direction of Chad Celaire, our youth minister.

For Adults

Adult classes meet on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. A women’s Bible study meets every second Thursday morning. Other activities for women include the “Secret Sisters” program and Ladies Day. There is also a monthly Saturday morning men's breakfast for fellowship, singing and prayer.

International Fellowship - a multi-cultural group that meets bi-weekly for singing, prayer, Bible study and fellowship.

Bible Talks - small, in-home Bible study groups - meet throughout the week in different places in the Winnipeg area. For those wishing more private forms of study, we offer:
- Bible Correspondence Courses
- private Bible studies in your own home
- assistance with any question or problem

Clothing Giveaway - each fall on a Saturday morning (usually in late September) the congregation offers free clothing on a first come -first served basis. Donations of "gently used" clothing are accepted. Please phone for more information about the clothing giveaway.

These are all offered as free services, without any obligation. More information is available by contacting us.