Texts: “One Fine Day” * Mark 2:1-12 (a healing) * Order of service (PDF) * Video of complete service Is the COVID-19 pandemic over in Alberta? This Thursday, most health restrictions will be lifted. The numbers of new cases, patients in hospital, and active infections in the province have plunged from the highs of early May. Most importantly, vaccinations … [Read more…]
Texts: Psalm 23 (The Lord’s My Shepherd) * John 10:10-18 (the Good Shepherd) * Video of the complete service One week ago, on April 25th, more than 75,000 fans crowded into the Melbourne Cricket Ground for an Australian Rules Football game. It was the biggest crowd to attend a sporting event anywhere in the world … [Read more…]
Texts: Ephesians 2:1-2 (spirit of the air) * Matthew 9:35-10:1, 10:7-10, 16 (Jesus sends out the Twelve) Video of the complete service Holding ourselves to account is part of the rhythm of daily life. Am I maintaining an exercise regimen? Did I pick up groceries on my way home as I had pledged? Did I … [Read more…]
Texts: “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver * Matthew 4:12-22 (Jesus calls his first followers) Video of full service * Order of service In this year of multiple crises, there has been a lot of talk about leadership. Today, the Conservative Party of Canada elects a new federal leader. Last week, the Democratic National Convention nominated … [Read more…]