The Pastor's Blog

(Note -- I missed a blog on Big Question #4: Who is Jesus and is He the only way?) === Our Scripture passage for this Sunday is Ephesians 2:1-14. === If you look back to the first blog post for this series, this question wasn't one of the ones listed. Instead there were two questions: "How many will be saved?" and "Is hell real and necessary?" But in order to answer both of those questions we have to talk about the same thing: Election. So I am combining them in the question, "How can a loving God only save some?"...

Pastor Fred will be leading the service on Sunday as Pastor Aaron is away for a classical appointment. === Last night I watched the news in horror as videos of the wildfire engulfing parts of Fort McMurray were shown. The videos showed what Peter Mansbridge noted was an "almost apocalyptic" scene.  If you haven't heard much about the wildfires yet, here's a link to a story on the CBC website. And here's a live blog that is being updated in real time. Help as far as firefighters, equipment, and supplies is on the way to fight this ugly, nasty fire. ...

Starting this Tueday night, April 8th at 7:00 PM, a group will be meeting at the church to study the video series "One Way Love" based on the book by Tullian Tchividjian. You can watch the video series on RightNow Media here. You may also purchase the book or eBook but you do not need a book for the study.  Although we will watch the videos at the beginning of our time together at the church, if you plan to attend please take some time through the week to watch the video once at home before the meeting. This way...

This Sunday marks a full year of blogging (minus some missed Sundays along the way - including the past 3 ...). As I evaluate how the blog has functioned (and the reasons why I never got around to it some weeks) I’ve decided to make a few changes to this blog. Here is what to expect in upcoming blog posts: 1. They will be posted early in the week (my goal is to have them done on Monday or Tuesday). 2. They will be shorter – in the area of 400 words or less. 3. Rather than the blog post...

Our Scripture reading for this Sunday, Palm Sunday, is Luke 19:28-44. Before you read that passage, here is the “Triumphal Entry” account from Mark 11:1-11 – As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Today at 2:00 PM baby Vivian was born measuring 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing very well. As you can see from the picture, Phoebe was very excited to visit.  ...

  For to us a child is born,     to us a son is given,     and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called     Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,     Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace     there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne     and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it     with justice and righteousness     from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty     will accomplish this. (Isaiah 9:6-7) May God’s infinite love, made known in the birth of Jesus Christ our Saviour, fill you with hope, peace, joy, and love this Christmas. We pray...