Isaiah 9:1-4 The people who walked in darknessPsalm 27 God is my light and my salvationMatthew 4:12-23 Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee Jesus ministry begins with a declaration of the fulfillment of the ancient promise. This is the fundamental story that shapes our perception and experience of life in
Continue readingPsalm 40:1-11 I waited patiently for God.1 Corinthians 1:1-9 I thank God for you.John 1:29-42 Simon and Andrew become disciples In the gospel according to John, Jesus asked two of the disciples the following question: “What are you looking for?” There are times in our life when we are waiting
Continue readingPsalm 27:1-6Matthew 5:13-161 Corinthians 12 Our guest preacher for today’s anniversary service is the Rev. Dr. Gordon J. Oaks who was a Minister of Robertson-Wesley from 1969 to 1976. Today, we warmly welcome him back to the R-W pulpit as our Anniversary guest speaker. listen view
Continue readingSirach 24:1–12 Praise of WisdomJohn 1:1-9 Word becomes flesh Christ takes form in the midst of the world — the light of all people, shining in the darkness — offering the wisdom and inspiration we need for the living of our days. What wisdom will you pray for in the
Continue readingOn December 18th approximately 30 members of Robertson-Wesley United Church gathered in Memorial Hall to get dressed and get ready for bringing the nativity story to life. People of all ages arrived with excited uncertainty and expectation of what this afternoon might bring. As the participants entered the church they
Continue readingIsaiah 63:7–9 The angel of His presence saved themPsalm 148 Let the whole creation cryMatthew 2:13–23 Massacre of the innocents Imagine the joy of Mary and Joseph with their new-born child, and gifted by magi. Imagine the cruelty of Herod and Rome — the brutal hatred of a world in
Continue readingIsaiah 7:10-16 The sign of EmmanuelMatthew 1:18-25 Joseph’s Dream We hold the things that are most important to us deep in our hearts. God invites us to open our hearts to the unexpected, the unseen, the unheard, the untouched. There are moments in life that challenge us to embrace the
Continue readingIt’s all about the waiting…. Patience is a virtue, and that virtue is really apparent when it comes to this season of Advent. Kids are excited about Santa coming and “can’t wait” to open gifts, people are frustrated waiting in lines to pay for their purchases, and for our society
Continue readingIsaiah 35:1-10 The desert shall rejoiceMatthew 11:2-11 Are you the one who is to come? What is the source of our strength for mending the world?How do we act without feeling alone?How do we open our hands with love? listen view
Continue readingIsaiah 11:1-10 A shoot from the stump of JesseMatthew 3:1-12 The voice of one crying out in the wilderness A vision of justice and a message to proclaim. Waiting in the light of promise. Ancient promise; holy light; prophetic message and Divine justice — this is the spirit of Advent.
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