Spiritual Gifts #2: Today we look at the gifts of: Prophecy, Words of Knowledge and Wisdom. Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church Barrie ON. Today’s featured artist is Tatiana singing the Blanca song “Real Love”. Production by Derek Welsman.

Spiritual Gifts #1: Today we introduce the topic of Spiritual Gifts. We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 12:13 that the church is God’s idea. It is not a human organization; rather, the church is Holy Spirit initiated and Holy Spirit led. Identifying and using all the spiritual gifts will ensure that we are fruitful and effective. Today we look at the gifts of: Giving, Helps, Mercy, Service, and Hospitality. Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church Barrie ON. Today’s featured song is “Lavish Love” by Diane Stricker. Production by Derek Welsman.

Youth Show #1    Today is our first youth show featuring a round-table discussion of some of the key issues identified by our teenagers.  These include bullying, pressure at school and how to be a person of faith at school.   Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON.

Today we will take you back into the federal prison system.  On today’s show we welcome Pastor Paul Simons who is the chaplain at the the Keele Centre along with one of the inmates by the name of “Steve”.  Together they will be reflecting on life in prison and on Psalm 121.  Steve is an inmate at the Keele Centre which is a transitional home in Toronto run by Corrections Canada.  Inmates who are coming close to the end of their prison time are brought to the Keele Centre as a transitional step prior to their release into the community.    Today’s Bible focus is Psalm 121.      

Today we will take you back into the federal prison system.  On today’s show we welcome Pastor Paul Simons who is the chaplain at the the Keele Centre along with one of the inmates by the name of “Steve”.  Together they will be reflecting on life in prison and on Psalm 121.  Steve is an inmate at the Keele Centre which is a transitional home in Toronto run by Corrections Canada.  Inmates who are coming close to the end of their prison time are brought to the Keele Centre as a transitional step prior to their release into the community.    Today’s Bible focus is Psalm 121.      
Our featured songs are: “Psalm 121” by Jason Silver; “I Life My Eyes Up” by Brian Doekson and Jason Block singing Psalm 121 in Hebrew.    Production by Derek Welsman.  Pastor Brian McVitty  from Celebration Church, Barrie ON.

Postcards from Jesus - Conclusion:  Today we come to the end of this series on the seven letters to the seven churches at the beginning of the Book of Revelation.   Today we will do a sweep of history from Daniel through to St. John and the writing of these seven letters.  We will also dip into history to see the effect these letters had on three of the recipient churches.   Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON

Postcards from Jesus #5:  Today we come to the short letter to the church in Thyatira.  As we mark Labour Day weekend, this congregation is commended for “their works ...and service and patient endurance”.  A good word for all of us in our jobs.    Turn in your Bible to Revelation 2:18    Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON

Postcards from Jesus #4:  Today we journey up the coast of Turkey to the ancient city of Pergamum.   Turn in your Bible to Revelation 2:12    Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON

Postcards from Jesus #3:  Today we take you to the city of Ephesus which is the recipient of the first of these postcards from Jesus.  Ephesus is a port city located in modern day Turkey.  Turn in your Bible to Revelation 2:1    Pastor Brian McVitty at Celebration Church in Barrie ON

Postcards from Jesus #2:  Today we take you on the Roman Road which runs from Ephesus through each of the towns mentioned by Jesus.  Why were they the recipients of these 7 letters?  We will also look at the first of these letters to the church in Ephesus. Turn in your Bible to Revelation 2:1    Pastor Brian McVitty.