by Julie Turner | Dec 31, 2017 | What's Happening
As we reach the last day of 2017, our thoughts inevitably turn also to 2018, the year ahead. We like to celebrate the start of a new year by joining together to celebrate and have a party, so tomorrow at 4 p.m. we will be gathering in church to enjoy food, fellowship,...
by Julie Turner | Dec 31, 2017 | What's Happening
Mark spoke on the feeding of the five thousand this morning (though since that number did not include women or children, the feeding actually must have been much more!) Speaking from Matt 14:13-21 and John 6:1-14, he commented that this familiar story involved Jesus,...
by Julie Turner | Dec 26, 2017 | What's Happening
Garry continued his message on ‘Christmas Light’ at the Christmas Day service. Having explored the idea that God is light (1 Jn 1:5-9) and that Jesus is the Light of the World (Jn 8:12, Jn 1:1-5), he reminded us of our responsibility to share that light...
by Julie Turner | Dec 25, 2017 | What's Happening
We had two Christmas Eve birthdays to celebrate yesterday, made more special because they involved members of the same family: great-grandfather and great-granddaughter.
by Julie Turner | Dec 25, 2017 | What's Happening
Ironically today, Christmas Day, I am pondering Easter eggs. This is not, as some might fear, the equivalent of the supermarkets’ desire to confuse seasons and move us on from one festivity to the next with no time for contemplation. It is because I am thinking...