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REUNION LIVE // SUNDAYS, 9AM // 75 NORFOLK ST

Starting September 12th join us every week at 9am at 75 Norfolk Street for in-person services.

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Join us tomorrow as Pastor Spencer speaks on Peace

Join us tomorrow as Pastor Spencer speaks on Peace from our Advent series. Don't forget to register through the link in our bio!

Over the last couple of weeks we have witnessed th

Over the last couple of weeks we have witnessed the catastrophic devastation in British Columbia in the Sumas Prairie and surrounding area, as well as news of a new COVID variant. ⠀
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Both of these events have brought up feelings of cynicism, discouragement, sadness, frustration and even anger in me. ⠀
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Fascinating emotions to be feeling as we enter this Advent season. ⠀
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On Sunday we began this season of Advent reflecting on the theme of hope.⠀
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Here are some excerpts from what we read out loud together: ⠀
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"The days are surely coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Judah. In those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land." Jeremiah 33 v14-15⠀
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God of justice and peace . . . Raise our heads in expectation, that we may yearn for the coming day of the Lord.⠀
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"To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O God, in you I trust . . . Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths." Psalm 25 v1, 2, 4⠀
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Give us ears to hear, O God, and eyes to watch, that we may know your presence in our midst during this holy season . . . as we anticipate the coming of Jesus Christ. ⠀
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"The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness, on them has light shone." Isaiah 9 v2⠀
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O God of all the prophets . . . Guard our hearts from despair so that we, in the company of the faithful and by the power of the Holy Spirit, may be found ready to raise our heads at the coming near of our redemption, the day of Jesus Christ. Amen. ⠀
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As I read the Scriptures this morning, I came across this verse as well:⠀
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"When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul." Psalm 94 v19⠀
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It is absolutely possible to be grieved, confused, cynical, disappointed and discouraged and AT THE SAME TIME hope in Christ. In a sense we need to experience these things to truly understand longing and as a result, hope. ⠀
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I'd encourage you to apply the words above to your life currently. That regardless of your experience, you would know Christ to be present this Advent.

When Zechariah believed God’s word, he praised G

When Zechariah believed God’s word, he praised God. John was born to prepare the way for Jesus. John would point people to Jesus, and they would praise God for keeping His promise to send the Savior.

Check your email or the link in our bio for this w

Check your email or the link in our bio for this week's newsletter!

Thank you for joining us yesterday for the first w

Thank you for joining us yesterday for the first week of our Advent series. We had the privilege of baptizing three wonderful people and celebrating the work God is doing in their lives and in the city of Guelph!⠀
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If you missed the service you can watch it on our Vimeo page through the link in our bio.

Join us tomorrow as Pastor Matt kicks off our new

Join us tomorrow as Pastor Matt kicks off our new Advent series with a baptism service! Don't forget to register through the link in our bio.

Hey friends,⠀ ⠀ This Sunday we wrapped up our

Hey friends,⠀
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This Sunday we wrapped up our series on the Seven Churches by looking at the final church: Laodicea. Jesus' critique is that Laodicea is neither hot nor cold. They are neither deeply committed to Jesus nor radically opposed to him. ⠀
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I find it interesting how easily something quite hot can become lukewarm. Think of pouring a hot bath - if you run out of hot water without realizing it, even a bit of cool water can drastically lower the temperature of the whole tub. What you were hoping was a nice soak in a hot bath is all of a sudden a very different experience. ⠀
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I think it is remarkably similar in our spiritual lives. It is frightening how easily white hot faith can become lukewarm apathy. Even more sobering is that the things in our lives that often bring this cooling off aren't necessarily evil, they simply chip away at our focus on and affection for Jesus. ⠀
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Let me give you a quick example: I recently ditched my smartphone in favour of an old Nokia because I didn't like the space my phone was occupying in my life. It wasn't leading me into any terrible evils, it just was occupying attention that could have been going to other more important places in my life. I want to be clear: that was my experience, it may not be yours. ⠀
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What is one thing in your life that is diluting your focus on Jesus? Can you do a little bit less of that thing this week in order to be a little bit more open to Jesus' work in your life? ⠀
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Spencer

Jesus came to earth as a human. Jesus had earthly

Jesus came to earth as a human. Jesus had earthly parents, Mary and Joseph, but His true Father is God. Through Jesus, God kept His promises to Abraham and David.

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