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Hello church, I hope the Lord is doing good things inside you during this lock-down. May he draw us close to himself, and may he teach us to pray. This week’s sermon is from Christ’s command: “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers…” … Continue reading
Announcements: The NS government said yesterday we will be in this lock-down at least until the end of May. So let’s aim to make the most of it. Dr. Strang spoke to an online prayer meeting this week, and asked for prayer for himself and his team, for endurance and wisdom. They are very tired. … Continue reading
Like Premier Rankin said yesterday, “Stay home!” 148 new COVID cases reported in NS today, and an exposure notice at NGRHS.And while you’re home, spend some time focusing on the Lord.Tomorrow’s sermon is called “How to Smarten Up” from James 1:5. The video is here. You can listen to the audio on Dropbox here or … Continue reading
Because of the province-wide lock-down that started on April 28, faith gatherings are not permitted. (https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/restriction-updates/) So there will be no in-person church service this Sunday, and probably the one after, and we’ll see after that.. Please also note that there was an exposure notice at Bridgewater Superstore. See https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/possible-covid-19-exposures-in-nova-scotia-1.5803594 It’s from over a week … Continue reading
Case numbers are alarmingly high in NS, but not right around us. The government has not directed us to stop gathering for church, so with prayer and much consideration we will go ahead and have our church service tomorrow, with the following advice… Please don’t feel any pressure to attend. If it is a smaller … Continue reading
Wednesdays from 6:45 to 7:45 at the church in Barss Corner, Bible Study. It would be great to have you come. May 3, 6 pm Clean up evening at the Cemetery in Parkdale. Rain date is May 4. May 13, 7 pm Governing Board meeting at the Church May 16 There will be a special … Continue reading
Clinton Haines of Farmington died suddenly at home Thursday afternoon. His funeral will be Monday at the church in Barss Corner. His obituary is here. As the obituary states, please let Diane know if you will be attending the funeral, as physically distanced space will be limited. Leona says I can put the recording of … Continue reading
Angela shared a super-meaningful testimony yesterday morning. You can hear it at https://www.dropbox.com/…/2021_04_04_09_30_10%20Angela… The devotional that she reads from is New Morning Mercies by Paul Tripp, available from Chapters-Indigo at https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/…/9781433541384-item.html
Christ is Risen! That changes everything. We will celebrate the Lord’s supper tomorrow. Pick up your cup on the way in. And if you are able, remember the benevolent offering on your way out. Long Lake Camp’s update and summer schedule are here and here. Wednesday Night Bible Study will begin this Wednesday, 6:45 to … Continue reading
How Christ’s death puts flesh onto the prayer he taught his disciples to pray. (A special online message for Good Friday. Available in audio at Soundcloud here or Dropbox here.) Many of us learned the Lord’s prayer as children, long before we understood much about Christ’s death. The disciples, too, learned this prayer from Jesus … Continue reading
