What gives Sarah, Pastor of Children’s Ministry at Forestview Church, hope in the midst of tough times is recognizing the thread of God’s care and leading throughout her life.Since high school days which were characterized by depression and anxiety and
Restoration
For one couple, divorce papers seemed like the only option.It felt hopeless –the bitterness, isolation, unwillingness to communicate, disinterest in God. But their pastor faithfully, persistently called and texted.Every morning for 8 months.With no response. And then miracle of miracles,
The Spirit…. gripped her heart!
“I want to be baptized!” she said. This coming from the woman who refused to speak about baptism.She would join zoom prayer groups and google meets with the churchbut would not talk about baptism. When she got to talk to
The Prodigal Son
We all know the story of the Prodigal Son.Perhaps one of Jesus’ most famous little stories.It grabbed Rembrandt’s attention 1500 years later.And almost 500 years after that, it inspired Henri Nouwen to write a book. One particular congregation, though, actually
pandemic music – Hollydene Community Church
And this … a musical collective with a focus on pandemic music.Music that speaks to the harsh realities of our time and also intoxicatingly shaped by the gospel. A small group of musicians on Vancouver Island have collaborated together on
Amazing Grace
It’s easy for church leaders to get discouraged during COVID.There’s so many things to adjust to,while the future is unknown and unpredictable.Wouldn’t you like some reassurance that God is still working? Then this story is for you. There’s a few
The persistent love of Jesus – Spirit of Truth Church
Massoud was an angry, bitter, addicted man in prison.He met a friend – a fellow prisoner who was in jail for speaking about Jesus.Time passed and Massoud was released from jail. Massoud remembered his prisoner friend and got connected with
…relentless love. – North Park Community Church
Lunches with Jared. What will Jared have for lunch today? Well, if you were a youth, you’d be logging into IG live every Tuesday to find out! Maybe you’d even get the chance to choose something from Jared’s fridge for
8000! – the Philippines
I was talking to Doug Loveday (Transitional Pastor for VMC) this past week and he told me a great little story from the Philippines. His brother-in-law and wife, who are missionaries there, help to disciple children through the Mailbox Bible
Life Communities at Woodside
In addition to live-streaming their services, Woodside Bible Fellowship in Elmira, ON discerned a way to safely gather their 1200 people in-person. In the Fall of 2020, they prayerfully divided the congregation into ten Life Communities of about 125 each.