The Epilogue

We recognize some stories immediately by their opening lines. Fairy tales, for examples, start with, "Once upon a time" and we recognize "In the beginning..." as the opening line of the Bible. But even at the end of a good book, we often look for the epilogue to tie up any loose ends. Revelation 22:10-20 is the Bible's epilogue. Here we find the assurance that we can enter 2009 with confidence, whether the year brings us "the best of times" or "the worst of times." Jesus is coming soon! Join us on New Year's Eve at 7:30 to end the year in worship and thanksgiving.

Love that's not blind

I had a penpal once. But I wasn't much of a penpal. I never took the time to share anything of myself, nor did I care a lot about my penpal. The relationship lacked knowledge and therefore, lacked love. Paul's prayer for the church in Philippi is that their love may abound in knowledge and depth of insight. Paul knew that love that is blind is no love at all. This Sunday we'll read Paul's prayer as God's prayer for us for 2009.

Christmas Day at 10:00 a.m.

"The shepherds said to one another, 'Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened...'" This thing! Join us on Christmas morning as we join the shepherds in watching, wondering, worshiping, and witnessing to "this thing."

Tonight's candlelight service - postponed

Due to the extreme weather conditions, tonight's candlelight service has been rescheduled for tomorrow evening (Monday, Dec 22) at 7:30 p.m.

And Mary Pondered All These Things

"And Mary Pondered All These Things in Her Heart" is the title of the candlelight service which will be held this Sunday, Dec 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lucknow Community Christian Reformed Church. Join us for a beautiful evening of music and narration and then stay for some hot apple cider and Christmas treats after the service.

Just say it!

Sometimes just saying the word makes it seem more real. So at times, we prefer to NOT talk about whatever it is that is bothering us. The high priest who was interrogating Peter and the other disciples seemed to have a little trouble saying the name "Jesus" (see Acts 5:28). But Peter and the others knew of whom they were teaching: Jesus, Prince and Saviour. Join us this Sunday, 10 a.m., on the fourth Sunday of Advent, as we anticipate the coming of the Prince of Peace.

All I Want for Christmas...

Shirley and Brenda, along with a veritable host of volunteers, have been sorting and organizing the donations of food and gifts that have been pouring in for the Wingham Christmas Bureau. We can praise and thank God for working in people's hearts to help make a child's Christmas wish come true. We all have wishes at Christmas time, but often we ask with hesitancy, only half believing that we can trust God to answer our prayers. In John 14:14 we read that Jesus says, "You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it." Anything! Do we dare to ask that extravagantly? Join us this Sunday as we think about our Christmas wish lists.

Mary, Did You Know

The carol, Mary, Did You Know, reminds us that the Christmas Story plays out within another story - the passion of Christ. The manger rests in the shadow of the cross. This Sunday's message places the Luke 2 story within the context of the Luke 22 story. If you have a few moments, I invite you to watch the youtube video, Mary Did You Know. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfpK6cNPF7Y&feature=related or click on the title of this blog entry.

A little bit of country

A few of us got into the mood on Sunday (that's Alicia & Henry with me)as our worship service took on a country flavour yesterday morning. Special thanks to the Chalmers Country Gospel Band and to all our guests. Ya'll come back now, ya hear?!