the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK The church in many parts of our world will celebrate Palm Sunday this coming Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. On Sunday we follow our Lord’s westward journey down the Mount of Olives and his entrance into Jerusalem amidst the cheering pilgrims who had come from … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Judging by the number of advertisements that appear in an internet search of ‘home fragrance,’ odors matter. There is a biblical story about home fragrance. It was when Mary took a pound of costly perfume and anointed Jesus’ feet, and wiped them with her hair. The house was … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK New Testament professor Klyne Snodgrass, in his comprehensive book on the parables of Jesus, noted that Jesus’ parable of the prodigal and his brother is one of “the most influential and best loved of all the parables. (Luke 15:11-32) For some it is the gospel within the … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I know that our culture has co-opted St Patrick’s day to promote over-consumption; nothing could be further from the spirit of the work of St. Patrick. In coming to Ireland with the gospel, St. Patrick returned to the very people who have treated … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK Therefore, my brothers and sisters, … stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved. (Philippians 4:1) In our era of ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ I noted that one news organization published an article explaining their coverage of the war in the Ukraine; ostensibly to assure … [Read more…]
FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK War rages in the Ukraine. A ministry colleague, whose work included years of ministry in Vietnam during wartime, sent me a note titled ‘Thoughts on War.’ In his reflection he referenced one of C. S. Lewis’ books, The Weight of Glory. The book is a collection of Lewis’ World War 2 lectures. In … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER'S DESK A Prayer for Canada Almighty God, the One who orders all things well, we thank you for the gift of governance. Kindle, we pray, in every heart the true love of peace, and guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for Canada, that justice and peace … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Jesus taught us, “But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Our Guest Minister this Sunday will be Rev. Dr. Bill Norman, who retired in 2015 following 41 years of pastoral ministry with Baptist churches in Ontario. He was pastor at Markham Baptist Church from 1991 to 2000 and he and his wife Christine continue to live … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! 2021 ANNUAL REPORT To access the Central United Church 2021 Annual Report please click here. Please feel free to print a copy at home for your review. Copies are available at the church should you wish to pick a copy up. Central United Church Unionville #905-474-0183 | 131 Main Street, … [Read more…]