I can do all things...

One bit of advice for new drivers:  keep your eyes on where you want to go.  The same advice applies in lots of other situations, including our walk with God.  The church too, needs to keep in mind her purpose.  When we keep our eyes on where we are going, we will discover that the potential for ministry is great.  And as we read in Philippians 4:13, we have the strength and power to move forward. This Sunday, Oct 11, we will celebrate the opportunities which God is placing before us.

First Light

Amazing Grace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYMLMj-SibU

Leaving Rome...
worth another listen!

Leaving Rome

After spending a few weeks on this visit (in the first chapter of Romans), we are leaving Rome.  We learned some things about ourselves and we learned some things about people who don't see a need for God in their lives.  What do we do now?  Do we simply forget what we saw and heard, going home to our comfortable routines?  Or do we understand how vitally important the good news about Jesus is, and are we ready to explore ways to share this good news?  Romans 1:28 - 2:11, Sunday, Oct 4, 10 a.m.

When in Rome... beware of fools

We all do foolish things (I'll tell you about one of my more recent foolish moves).  But much more dangerous is the fool who is convinced that he is right.  Paul says that people who know God but refuse to glorify him or thank him, are fools.  That covers a lot of people.  It's not enough to acknowledge God's existence.  If that is what you think, then you have exchanged the truth for a lie.
Romans 1:21-25.  Sunday, Sept 27, 10:00 a.m.

When in Rome, follow your itinerary.

When we travel, we plan our trip carefully.  It's a good idea to know where you are going and what your are going to do when you get there.  Paul has his sights set on Rome, and he has some very specific things he wants to accomplish.  Join us this Sunday, Sept 20 at 10 a.m. as we continue our series, "When in Rome..."

When in Rome... consider the evidence

This Sunday we continue our sermon series, "When in Rome..."  We're having our annual outdoor service at the Mount Mary Retreat Centre in Ancaster, so we appropriately jump ahead to Romans 1:19, 20.  It is in the created world that God's "invisible qualities" are clearly seen.  Sure hope it doesn't rain, because we need to be outdoors for this message!  I will be referring to an interview with Francis Collins.  If you would like to check it out, you can find it here:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/questionofgod/voices/collins.html
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday - bring a lawn chair.  Stay for lunch.  Sunday, Sept 13, 10 a.m.