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Apr 2023
Last week we commissioned Nena LaMarre, our new music director. Pastor Ruttan asked her two questions during the service – how she became a Christian and what the roll is of music in worship. Her answers were genuine and heart-felt. We praise God for your faithfulness Nena!...
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Failure doesn’t disqualify you (Sermon)
You’ve made mistakes. Some small, some big. If so, you’re like the apostle Peter. But Jesus didn’t write him off. He certainly had reason to. Peter denied knowing him three times at his time...
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Ordinary Missionary (Sermon)
When we think of a missionary we usually think of someone going to serve in another country to spread the message of Jesus or help with a charitable project. But all of Jesus’ followers...
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No pain, no gain (Sermon)
Two young boys cut their hands before a handshake. It’s a sign of their bond with one another. We could also call it a covenant. They are now “blood brothers.” We too are in...
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Hope over the long haul – a talk with Winston Newman
“Without food we can live for weeks. But we cannot live for a minute without hope.” So said the father of Rabbi Hugo Gryn while imprisoned in a concentration camp. Hope is that important!...
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Tradition or Traditionalism? (Sermon)
All of us have certain traditions which are meaningful to us. When it comes to our faith, there are traditions surrounding Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, Christmas, our devotional habits, and weekly worship too....
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Bleedership (Sermon)
Leadership is desperately needed in our world. When we think of a “leader,” we usually think of someone in an official capacity, like a coach, boss, Prime Minister or President. But Jesus’ people are...
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Always Winter, never Christmas (Sermon)
Today’s sermon was given by special guest, Jeff Walther. He has spent many years in radio and teaching at Georgian College, until recently retiring. He is a long time member of our church and...
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How to get the most out of a Sermon (Sermon)
It’s a strange topic for a sermon. In fact, this isn’t really a sermon. It’s a talk about sermons. If you’ve ever wondered what sermons are, why we listen to them, or if you struggle to...
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8 book recommendations to grow your faith
I was recently asked for some book recommendations that would grow someone’s faith and discipleship. It was asked in the context of Lent by someone who is trying to be proactive in learning about...
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