Join Us on Sunday – 25 October 2020
Quote of the Week But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples "Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you," can truly say to every group of Christian friends "You have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another." The Friendship is not a reward for our discrimination and good taste in finding one another out. It
From the Pastor: I Love A Good Debate
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. -Isaiah 1:18 The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations. -Psalm 33:11 I once heard a man begin his prayer like this: “Lord, if you really think about it
Jesus Our Refuge: Grace in Fearful Times
by Brian Rogers For many of us, the stress of the pandemic has exposed deep-seated fears, sin, and failure in our personal lives. The list can be oppressive: fear of death, fear for our children, fear of financial ruin, fear of personal disaster, etc. What can be done about these fears? What can we do with anxiety, guilt, shame? Let us explore finding grace and freedom through the Friend of Sinners. Father, we ask for your Spirit. Please speak to our hearts
Dust in the Wind—Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Perhaps you remember the old song, “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas. The point of it was that human beings are merely dust in the wind, nothing more—here today, gone tomorrow. And, when it’s all over, that’s about all there is to say: Same old song Just a drop of water in an endless sea All we do Crumbles to the ground, though we refuse to see Dust in the wind All we are is dust in the wind It’s pretty depressing, but there is some stark
The Value of Being An Encouraging Parent
by Dawn Michelle Michals via focusonthefamily.ca The need to be encouraged We all, especially children, need an encourager by our side. As the only child of a single mother, I yearned for encouragement, and my mom provided it. "You can do anything you set your mind to," she said. And when I found my passion of the week, my mom encouraged me every step of the way. From ballerina to lion tamer, from veterinarian to neonatologist, I heard my mom speak words
Join Us on Sunday – SF Weekly Invite
Sunday at a Glance Worship Service & Sunday School: 16:00 hrs Scripture verses: Galatians 6:14, Galatians 3:10-14; Ephesians 2:8-9 Sermon: Boasting in the Cross: Jesus Defines Your Identity Brian Rogers, preaching Live Beyond Your Means! This might sound like reckless, insane advice during the worst global economic crisis many of us have ever witnessed. But I’m not talking here about disregarding your family budget, irrational spending, or overreaching in your personal finances. Instead, my challenge is to those who decide how much they can afford to give, and
From the Pastor: Live Beyond Your Means
This might sound like reckless, insane advice during the worst global economic crisis many of us have ever witnessed. But I’m not talking here about disregarding your family budget, irrational spending, or overreaching in your personal finances. Instead, my challenge is to those who decide how much they can afford to give, and then plan their mission according to that allowance and never going beyond that. Like people, we have churches like this. These churches never take a risk. They never dream
Love One Another: A Human Impossibility Today?
The Bible is full of references to the subject of love in its connection with faith, so that we receive the correct impression that true love is in direct relation to its Author, God himself. Without God’s nearness true love is not possible, and the greater the distance from him the greater the level of distortion of that love. In the Chapter 13 of the Gospel of John, as well as in Chapter 13 of Paul’s letter to the Corinthian church,
Join Us on Sunday – 4 October 2020
Sunday at a Glance - Communion Sunday Worship Service & Sunday School: 16:00 hrs Scripture verses: Psalm 106:1-14 Sermon: God's Plan: What's in It for Me? Pastor John, preaching AGM following worship: 17:00 hrs From Pastor John — Call God: The 24/7 Direct Prayer Line How many people do you know whom you can always reach, no matter how busy they are, or who even answer their phone, emails, or text messages 24/7? Read more… The Importance of Communion: A Sign of Assurance via Ligonier Ministries Scripture teaches us that
