Job 1:1; 2:1-10 and Hebrews 1: 1-4; 2: 5-12 On this day of gratitude and thanksgiving we are reminded of the importance of having faith and living an authentic Christian life. We will hear the story of God’s faith in Job when he was chosen to be tempted by Satan.
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Esther 7: 1-10, 9:20-22 and Mark 9:42-50 It is all too easy to follow the advice of the wicked, which can land you in the seat of scoffers. How will we hold each other accountable to the covenant of loving one another as Jesus has loved us? Will we remember
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Scriptures: James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a and Psalm 1 Robertson-Wesley is committed to welcoming all people, including all people, and acting in love and honouring the diversity in this community. This takes courage, strength, humbleness, and gentleness. It is time to do the hard work of getting along with each other and
Continue readingPsalm 1 and 19 Robertson-Wesley has a long history of striving to follow Jesus: we seek to serve others, deepen our faith and listen to God calling us forward. We do so as a community walking in the Spirit of Christ. Today we will celebrate our anthem: our way of
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James 2:1-17 and Psalm 1 “Faith by itself, if it has no works is dead.” We thrive because we are on a mission from God to share each other’s joys and sorrows, grow in faith together, and lead active Christian lives of service out in the world. May we be
Continue readingSeptember 2, 2018 Scriptures: James 1:17-27 and Psalm 1 As we begin a new program year here at church in the Spirit of Christ we do so in our endeavor to live as Christ leads us to. Today we will explore Scriptures’ and the United Church’s teachings on “Holy Manners.” These are ways
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Scriptures: Joshua 24: 1-2a, 14-18 – We will serve our God John 6: 56- 69 – Lord, to whom shall we go? Struggling to be loving in the midst of the fear in the world? Struggling to be mindful in the midst of the distractions in the world? Struggling to
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This photo was taken by Rev. Karen Bridges at Policeman’s creek in Canmore, AB. John 6: 35, 41-58 – Whoever eats my bread has eternal life What does an abundant life look like? Jesus said, “I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly” How does this get
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Picture taken by Rev. Karen Bridges in Botswana 2017 Ephesians 4:25-5:2 – Do not let the sun go down on your anger. Psalm 130 – Out of the depths I cry to God From what depths do you cry and to whom? The readings today are filled with hope, even
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Ephesians 4:10-16 and John 6: 24-35 When called to serve the world in response to following Jesus, how best can we discern (learn from God) how to serve? There are various forms of ministry and God pours out many gifts for our sustenance. What are the ways we can decide
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