Whether you look forward to or dread the American "holiday season", most of November and December revolve around celebration. How should Christians respond? Does it matter? In this short message, Dru looks at celebrations in the Bible and offers some suggestions for how Christians should celebrate.

Elv shares about the history behind Thanksgiving in the USA and challenges us to live lives of thankfulness - for our own benefit, as an example for those around us, and ultimately, to bring glory to God for his great goodness to us.

Our conscience - that basic understanding of right from wrong - is designed to draw us after what is good, but sometimes we can get confused. Conroy shares from Scripture and personal experience about what it takes to have a clear conscience, and the dangers of ignoring it.

Key texts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3; John 4:1-28

Speaker: Dru Lattin

When the topic of church services come up, people often get either bored or bothered. For some, corporate worship is riddled with controversy; for others, it's bound by tradition, something we do on autopilot. 

In this message, Dru looks at the importance of an open heart when it comes to worship. Are we ready to learn from His Word? Do we recognize its importance?

Speaker: Elv Graber Key text: Matthew 5:3-12 Direct download (right click and select “save target as…”) For many, “modesty” is a loaded topic, associated with legalism, nit-picking, and double standards. In this message, Elv explains that while it is an important Biblical principle, we often approach it from the wrong direction. Starting with Jesus’ teaching in Matthew, … Continue reading What Jesus taught (about modesty)

Speaker: Conroy Loewen

Key text: Colossians 3:15

In this message, Conroy shares four areas in which the Christian life is marked by peace. Having peace with God through Jesus provides a foundation on which we can maintain peace, regardless of circumstances. Not only do we have peace, but we are also called to be peacemakers, sharing what we have received with those around us.

In this meditation, James shares how he's learned to view people beyond how closely they follow rules, and asks what we as a church can do to be more welcoming to those around us.

The focus of early church services was Jesus Christ, through the sharing of Communion. But in Corinth, the focus of the Lord's Table was selfishness and pride. Dru looks at what division does to our focus and invites us all to remember Christ, rather than ourselves.

This Sunday, we had a special service, following Christ’s command to wash each other’s feet. Conroy looked at Christ's example, sharing practical ways we can serve the body of Christ on a daily basis.

Speakers: Dru Lattin and Elv Graber Download by right-clicking on this link and saving. This Sunday, we had a special service, following Christ’s command to wash each other’s feet. Along with that, we had an extended time of testimonies and sharing in communion. Here are the reflections from Dru and Elv, on the bread and … Continue reading Reflections on Communion Service