WINKLER SOMMERFELD MENNONITE CHURCH
189 2nd Street Winkler, MB R6W 3N2
Website://winklersommerfeld.com
May 17, 2026
10:00 a.m. English Service: Rev. Abe Fehr
Songs: (red book) 232 & 248 (blue book) 188 & 268
Pentecost, May 24, 2026 – Rev. Jay Wiebe
10:00am English Service
Reminder: May 25, Pentecost Monday
A Cry for Wholeness
Lord, I confess my sins, a heavy load,
Seeking forgiveness, Your cleansing blood.
But do I truly surrender, let go of pride,
To be healed and changed, where You reside?
I yearn for wholeness, a heart made new, to break free from chains, old habits untrue.
Grant me the courage, the strength to face,
The depths of my soul, Your healing embrace.
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth…
For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.
John 3:16-17
Church Events (Everyone Welcome)
Adult Bible Study to resume in fall Children’s Club (grade 1 to resume in fall
College & Careers Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
Cut & Sew Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ladies Fellowship to resume in fall
Local Church Choir Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
Men’s breakfast Saturday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
Senior’s Faspa to resume in fall
Sunday School Teacher’s Meeting to resume in fall
Youth (grade 7 — 12) Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. **FeIIowship lunch – Is postponed for May 31 due to Baptism Service.
Summer BBQ Celebration: Wednesday May 27, 2026 Winkler, MB – Salem Foundation together with the Ladies Auxiliary announced they will host a Soring BBQ on Wednesday, May 27, in the tent on the south parking lot at Salem Home (165 – 15 th st.) Supper will be served from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. . This year we are switching up the traditional McMenno burger for Southern Meats beef burgers. BBQ admission is by donation and proceeds go to pay for the new Handi-Van. Parking for the event will be at the Grace Mennonite Church and a shuttle will be available to transport people to Salem. The event will feature musical entertainment by “The Quonset Brothers” starting at 5:00 p.m. . We’re very excited about the Spring/Summer BBQ Celebration and the opportunity to get together to enjoy the “schpitzeering” in person. BRING YOUR CHAIRS, appetites, a friend and come on down.
Community Event: Gateway Resources Open House, Art Show & Bake Sale Gateway Resources invites the entire community to their annual Open House, Art Show, and Bake Sale! Come explore the facility, enjoy the art created by participants, and enjoy some delicious treats while supporting local operations.
- When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
- Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Location: 1582 Pembina Avenue, West (Winkler, MB) Bake Sale Donations Accepted!
- Donations of baked goods are greatly appreciated.
- Drop-off Deadline: By 11:30 a.m. on May 28th at the 1582 Pembina Ave West location.
Proceeds support Gateway Resources programs and operations.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR:
—A couple that are having struggles in their home.
—Bill Thiessen who is in Boundary Trails Health Center
—Kathy Redecopp that God will bring her complete comfort during her knee surgery and His strength in the healing process. Thank you!
—Baptism Candidates, Deanna Kroeker, Vailey Peters,
Jordan Unrau, Levi Wall, Ernie Wall
—All our Ministerial and their families.
—All our Sunday School students, Youth, Teachers and Leaders.
—All our Government Leaders
**lf there are changes or updates for the prayer list, please let us know.
Please Note: -There will be no Sunday School on Sunday, May 24, for Pentecost and on Sunday, May 31, for Baptism, and June 14 for Communion.
Prayer requests will be listed for 4 Sundays. For the months of May to July, please direct bulletin announcements, to Deb Giesbrecht. Call or text 204-362-3842. Deadline is Thursday by 6:00pm. Thank-you. Email: w.s.churchbulletin@gmail.com
Collection:
May 10 – Collection for Sunday School $1 ,985.00
May 10 – Total Collected $3575.OO
May 17 – This Sunday is for Building Fund
May 24 – Next Sunday is for Ministerial Aide
Local Missions: To help local families in need.
Building Fund: Local church operations/repairs
General Missions: Conference wide missions
**Donations can be made either by online banking or at the church.
| Local Ministerial: | ||
| Bishop Ken Funk – | 204-325-9582 | Dea. Jake Bueckert — 204-331-4051 |
| Rev. Abe Heppner | 204-325-9906 | Dea. Henry Bartsch — 204-332-0841 |
| Rev. Art Weibe | 204-325-5119 | Rev. Walter Funk — RETIRED |
| Rev. Jake Heide – | 204-325-8650 | Dea. Irvin Dyck RETIRED |
| Rev. Abe Fehr | 204-325-8128 | Dea. Pete Froese — RETIRED |
Church office hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am — 12:00pm
Church Ph. 204-325-7676 Rev. Art Wiebe’s cell 204-312-0681
Church Caretakers; Corny’s cell: 431-356-0360/ Judy’s cell: 204-362-3278
Church brothers, the Church Board is in need of a treasurer. Please prayerfully consider this and if you feel led to help in this capacity or have questions about it, talk to one of the Church Board members. John Giesbrecht, John Buhler, Isaac Unrau, Marcus Klassen, Juan Bergen or Dave Wolfe.
Fundraising Music Festival for Hope’s Journey Home Saturday, June 6, from 2:00 to 9:00pm. Location: Driveway #10090 – 14th street South of Winkler (follow the signs) For more information see poster on bulletin board in church foyer.
“South Valley Pillow Mission would like to thank all the volunteers who helped with our pillow making day April 30. Together we made 441 pillows with 19 volunteers to ship to war zones and hospitals. We are an organization that shreds donated clothes and foam to make pillows. We would also like to thank all the ladies who sewed pillowcases in their homes. For this season from October to April we made approximately 1850 pillows. We appreciate all the help to make this successful. May God bless you! For more information call John & Tina Elias 204-325-7628