ARCHIVE December, 2011
Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. —1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) Our church sings the Canadian national anthem on two occasions every year. The first is on the closest Sunday to Canada Day; the second the closest Sunday to Remembrance Day. Like most Canadian children, I have sung Read more
December 21, 2011 in Meditations by Pastor Steve
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We all know about “those people”: the needy, the manipulative, the hypocritical, the just plain critical! On Sunday Nights, January 8-29, we’re going to watch and discuss the video series from Pastor Greg Groeschel from LifeChurch.tv. Here’s a video promo for the series:
December 19, 2011 in News by Pastor Steve
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This week’s carol is one of the most popular that we sing during the Christmas season. It came about by accident. The words were written in 1816 by Franz Xaver Gruber . The organ in the Church of St. Nicholas in Oberndorf, Austria was broken, so he was asked to put a melody to a Read more
December 19, 2011 in Messages by Kitty
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Joy to the World! We sing this carol every Christmas without stopping to consider the words. Christ’s birth is worth celebrating! Realizing this truth gives us reason to rejoice, but the trials of everyday life prevent us from preparing a place for him in our hearts. This week’s message takes a look at Isaiah 52 Read more
December 12, 2011 in Messages by Kitty
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‘Twas the week before Christmas when all through my head Stirred the thoughts of the Season I’d now come to dread. The lights were all hung on the mantle with care And the tree was adorned with my usual flair. The cookies were nestled all snug in the freezer, All of their favourites ‘cause I Read more
December 7, 2011 in Meditations by Pastor Steve
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On the first week of January we’re going to meet for three nights of study and prayer at the church. This is a great time to refocus after a hectic Christmas holiday. Pastor Brian will be joining us again from Wawa. Our topic this year will be how to read the Bible for yourself. Tuesday Read more
December 6, 2011 in News by Pastor Steve
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John 4:46:54 takes us back to Cana where Jesus performs his second sign. There is no formula we can use to get the answers to prayers we are seeking. Faith isn’t something we generate, but a gift we receive. There’s no right or wrong way to pray and all Jesus asks is that we come Read more
December 5, 2011 in Messages by Kitty
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Pastor Wendy shared the tenth message in our John series last Sunday. (Yes, the tenth, and we’re only in chapter 4!) After Jesus finished his long conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, the disciples return with some food and Jesus began to teach: Jesus’ mission is to win the lost. Jesus’ mission is Read more
December 1, 2011 in Messages by Pastor Steve
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We’ve made it through 2011 to one of my favourite seasons: Christmas! (Well, technically it’s Advent for a few more weeks, but Christmas is on the doorstep.) Here’s what we’re doing this year: Ladies Christmas Decadent Desert Night | November 24, 7 p.m. | The Church Community Advent Service | November 27, 4 p.m. | Read more
December 1, 2011 in News by Pastor Steve
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