Pastor's Message
The prisons in the Canadian province of Quebec enforce a ban on smoking. With no cigarettes, the inmates have resorted to creative solutions. In place of tobacco, some use a mixture of tea leaves and residue from the nicotine gum provided to help smokers kick the addiction. The concoction is rolled up in a page from the Bible. The Bible is used because those pages reportedly burn slower than normal paper.
An inmate named Robert told reporters, "I smoked Matthew. I smoked Mark. I smoked Luke. When I got to John, I read about how God loves me. Now I don't smoke, because now I am a Christian." A great testimony to the power of scripture!
Missions Central, SERVE - January 28-30: The Mission Central SERVE conference is for everyone who loves Jesus-whether you've thought “I’ll never be a missionary” or you've already committed your life to Kingdom ministry. Come and experience the creative ways that the love of God is being expressed around the world. Grow your faith as you hear stories of the transforming power of Jesus. Be part of the larger Christian community as we intercede for fresh moves of the Spirit all over the earth.
DivorceCare begins on Saturday mornings 10:00am to 12pm starting February 5. This is a 13-week video session. The cost of $35 includes a participant booklet. You can register below.
There will be a memorial service at the church for Jeannette Bogdanow on Saturday, January 29 at 1pm. All are welcome, but the service will be limited to those who are vaccinated.
You may also join the service via LIVESTREAM.