Enter the Danger with God on your side

Matt 25:1-13 . The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids Picture taken by Leigh Sinclair. The parable of the wise and foolish bridesmaids reminds us of the importance of staying the course. This saying means “to continue doing something until it is finished or until you achieve something you plan to

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God’s Invitation

Picture taken by Jim Triscott. Matt 22: 1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Lack of commitment is almost an epidemic in our society. We have bought into this need for certainty in the community of faith. We have also bought into the need for consensus. Patrick Lencioni claims that

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Let’s get passionate not personal

Picture taken by Albert deVos of Tom Johnston and Aubrey Edworthy. Matt 20: 1-16 Labourers in the Vineyard The parable of the labourers in the vineyard provides us with a good example of the importance of facing our fear of conflict. It has been said, that “all great relationships require

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Team Jesus

Picture taken by Tanya Eckenswiller Matt 18:15-35 Forgiveness Jesus has called the disciples to come and follow him. We too, are called to be disciples of Jesus and to be part of the body of Christ. In other words – it is time to join Team Jesus. Through this season

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It is time to stop hiding and enter the light

Psalm 41: 7-10 Matt 16:24-17:8 . Passion prediction, bearing the cross, transfiguration  In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. Moonlight is a powerful movie about identity and being true to oneself. The call of discipleship requires risk and sacrifice.

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rEVOLutionary, turns to love.

This picture was taken by Rev. Karen Bridges Matt 15:1-20  Tradition of the Elders and things that defile In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. In the movie La La Land we witness the ups and downs of a relationship while

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At the heart of the matter.

Picture taken by Tammy-Jo Mortensen in the Edmonton River Valley, Nov 2016.  Psalm 20 Matt 6: 7-21 . Lord’s prayer, treasure in heaven In the month of February we will be using best picture Oscar Nominees to explore theology and scripture. The film Hidden Figures is a story of struggle and will

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Recognize and Respond

Picture taken by Karen Bridges.Matt 4: 1-17 . Temptation, and the start of Jesus’s Ministry As we explore the beginning moments of Jesus call to ministry we too are called to reflect, recognize and respond to our call. We will be tempted; tempted to ignore the call, tempted to give

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