Friday, November 23, 2012

Out of the office...

After this Sunday's service I will be leaving for vacation. We will have guest pastors on Dec 2 and 9. I'll be back for the 16th.

Thursday, November 22, 2012

A really good book

A lot of us appreciate a really good book. But do we think of the Bible as one of our "must reads"? Other than some great stories that we read in children’s story bibles, many people don’t take the Old Testament seriously. But Jesus took it very seriously. He expects the same of us. The Bible is still a really good book. It's also indispensable; it's a great book - enjoy it! We look at Jesus' command about respecting the Bible (Matthew 5:17-20) this Sunday, Nov. 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

15 minutes of fame

A lot of us are still waiting for our 15 minutes of fame. Jesus tells his disciples that they are the salt of the earth (Matt 5:13). That designation goes a lot further than a flash of celebrity status. It's quite an honour, for Jesus to call us "the salt of the earth." Jesus blesses us, equips us, and encourages us before he delivers the commands that follow in his Sermon on the Mount. Because of Jesus, every one of us really does make a difference in this world. Sunday, Nov 18, 10 a.m.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Remembrance Day

This Sunday we pause to remember those who fought in various wars to secure our peace. When you commit yourself to doing what is right you will, simultaneously, oppose what is wrong. That might make you unpopular, and you will be “persecuted” for it. Jesus knows that following him is going to hurt. But he doesn’t send us out into the fray alone. He goes with us, and he promises us his blessings. Join us as we look at the beatitudes which promise blessings on those who are persecuted. Nov 11, 10 am.

Thursday, November 8, 2012

"I believe"

On September 23 we celebrated with two families of our church as we heard the public profession of faith of Al Penny, Stacey Wellstead, and Evan & Paige Mitchell. Abigail Wellstead also told us that she loves Jesus and was welcomed as a baptized member. God is good!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Nicolas Trent Dreise

Last Sunday we celebrated the sacrament of baptism - Nicolas Trent Dreise was welcomed into God's family. Congratulations to Arlin and Joanne and to sibs Josiah and Allisa!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Mind the Gap

"Mind the gap" - it's a constant warning at subway stations. It is also a warning that God speaks to us: to mind the gap between the rich and the poor. The parable of the rich man and poor Lazarus (Luke 16) is a reminder to "mind the gap." Nov 4 is world hunger Sunday in the CRC - mind the gap, remember, and act. Join us, 10 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time!!)