Weekly Newsletter
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Now to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to make you stand without blemish in the presence of his glory with rejoicing, to the only God our Saviour, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, power, and authority, before all time … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities; for there is no authority except from God, and those authorities that exist have been instituted by God.” (Romans 13:1) According to the gospel, government exists as a good that God intends for human flourishing. Well-organized society promotes human … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK What is the most important question you have ever answered? I was reading an article about living life simply; the title captured its sentiment, Reflect on What You Truly Need and You’ll Make Your Wants Few. The author stated that identifying your greatest need was “of utmost … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Their admiration was unbounded, and they said, ‘Everything he does is good, he makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.’ (Mark 7:37, Revised New Jerusalem Bible). In this election season most political candidates would love to read such an uplifting news report said about them after … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Our guest preacher this Sunday is Nupur James. Nupur is the Director of Children and Youth at the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church (TEMC). She holds a Master of Divinity Degree in Pastoral Ministry from Tyndale University and Seminary. She also has an undergraduate degree, a Bachelors of Technology, specializing … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK “O taste and see that the Lord is good,” writes the Psalmist. We have this tendency to compartmentalize life and think of the spiritual life as a periphery thing—it is to be personal and private what we go to do on Sunday. Thinking thus, we limit Jesus to … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Do you ever wonder who decides what the top news story of the day will be? And why is this so important that it ought to occupy our attention? What do you think would be God’s top news story for us today; what event should occupy our attention … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK Our guest preacher this Sunday will be Rev. Dr. Victor Shepherd. Dr. Shepherd is Professor Fellow on the core faculty of Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto. Ordained in 1970 Victor has served pastorates in New Brunswick and Ontario. He and his wife Maureen reside in Streetsville, … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK In the aftermath of events that cause harm—intentional or unintentional—things cannot be put back together as they were prior to such events. Psalm 85 is a prayer asking God for restoration. Here is the promise of God’s salvation: “Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will … [Read more…]
the life of your church….! FROM THE MINISTER’S DESK A Prayer for Canada Almighty God, you have given us this good land as our heritage. May we prove ourselves a people mindful of your generosity and glad to do your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful education, and an honourable way of life. … [Read more…]