'I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. For kings and for all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness.' 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Prayer For MLA Don McRae
This past week I was asked by Tim Schindel, Chaplain at the BC Legislature to offer a prayer for our newly elected Comox Valley MLA, Don McRae. The Bible teaches us to pray for our leaders.
'I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. For kings and for all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness.' 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
'I urge, then, first of all that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone. For kings and for all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness.' 1 Timothy 2:1-3.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Take Seriously Your Assignment
Over the last couple of weeks we've been challenged in various ways to take seriously what God has given to us and to be faithful to his calling upon our lives. In 1 Corinthians 7.17, the Apostle Paul speaks of God's calling upon our lives as assignments. My wife Barb shared this past Sunday morning that we don't have to look very far to realize there are broken and lonely people all around us. The important thing is to see our local mission assignment as just as important as what happens in another part of the world. To live missionaly is to take seriously what you have, where you live, including the moment you are living in now. Instead of waiting for the next missions trip or another season of my life I need to let God use me today in whatever way he wants. It starts by opening my eyes, ears and heart to the people I encounter today. Right now where I live...... Read on.....
In these inspiring videos Father Sammon did not just see the bad living conditions of the people of Garbage City, he saw the lostness of their souls. Instead of hoping someone else would do something, he asked the Holy Spirit to show him what he could do and how to best to reach the people where he lived. We must do the same. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us right here in the Comox Valley. We can start today by taking seriously what we have and where we live. Commit yourself to living missionly TODAY. Ask God to use you TODAY to share his love and grace with whoever you can...... Read on.....
Imagine if everyone took seriously where we live, where we work, the school we attend and all that God has given to us. What a difference it could make, and all for His glory.
Please take a moment and watch these videos. They will inspire you.
Sieze The Day
Pastor Dave
In these inspiring videos Father Sammon did not just see the bad living conditions of the people of Garbage City, he saw the lostness of their souls. Instead of hoping someone else would do something, he asked the Holy Spirit to show him what he could do and how to best to reach the people where he lived. We must do the same. We can ask the Holy Spirit to help us right here in the Comox Valley. We can start today by taking seriously what we have and where we live. Commit yourself to living missionly TODAY. Ask God to use you TODAY to share his love and grace with whoever you can...... Read on.....
Imagine if everyone took seriously where we live, where we work, the school we attend and all that God has given to us. What a difference it could make, and all for His glory.
Please take a moment and watch these videos. They will inspire you.
Sieze The Day
Pastor Dave
Friday, March 27, 2009
Spring Luncheon Photos
This past Tuesday we had approximately 60, fifty plus and senior adults for our spring luncheon. The food was great, thanks to Chad & Tanya Hooker. Elvy Gustaffson put together a great music team including Ken & Pearl Cochrane, Pat Cottingham, Karen Hauser and Sharon Wennerberg doing a few rips on their instruments.
Ken Gaglardi was our speaker. He spoke on the value and benefits of being an "Encourager". If you would like to post an 'encouragement note' or comment on the photos below, feel free to do so. (Post Comments Below)
Enjoy.
Pastor Dave
Ken Gaglardi was our speaker. He spoke on the value and benefits of being an "Encourager". If you would like to post an 'encouragement note' or comment on the photos below, feel free to do so. (Post Comments Below)
Enjoy.
Pastor Dave
Monday, February 16, 2009
Aim For Unity
Started Tuesday Feb. 17th... It's been awhile since I wrote a post so I thought I would just give you a heads up. To get you thinking, from Paul's letter to the New Testament Corinthian Church, I have been reminded once again how we need to pay attention to matters of church unity. Check it out. 1 Corinthians 1:10 - 17
Pastor Dave
On a lighter note......vote in our poll up in the right hand corner. What is your favourite coffee shop? Now there's a unity matter. It only takes a second to vote.
Continued Monday Feb. 23rd...
Well here we go....... I really do believe that 'unity matters,' .......really doooo matter.
The Apostle Paul was very concerned in his appeal to the Corinthian church when he called the church in 1 Corinthians 1:10 to be 'perfectly united' in mind and thought. This was a church that had increasingly become crippled by factions and splinter groups formed around certain personalities and favourite preachers. Reports of quarreling, jealousies and disunity had been robbing the Corinthian church of it's potential for greatness.
Paul is reminding the church to pay attention to matters of unity. He is calling them to stay focused on Jesus, the Cross and what matters most. Not to become distracted by debating and arguments that really in the big picture of Christ's church mean little.
The appeal was for restorative action to be taken. To be 'perfectly united' together comes from a medical term that includes in it's meaning the setting or knitting together of a bone that has been broken. It also includes the idea of joints that have been dislocated being put back in place.
Sometimes there is brokenness in the family of God. Sometimes there are dislocations that need to be reset. Sometimes there are relationships that for whatever the reason need to be mended and renewed. It's in these times that we need to work together at unity, not giving up on our relationships. Everyone doing their part and allowing God to bring healing where there has been hurt.
It interesting that as Paul concludes his second letter to the Corinthian church, once again he appeals for unity. 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Paul is very much aware that God's commanded blessing (Psalm 133) is with those who walk together in unity. This time in his closing thoughts Paul uses the words; 'Aim for perfection.' ......The same Greek tense is used here as in the earlier passage found in 1 Corinthians 1 where Paul calls for the mending and knitting together of the church.
Aim for perfection......implies that we may not always walk in perfect unity or agreement but at least we are aiming for it. We have a valuable target always worth shooting for. Sometimes we fail in matters of unity. We may not always agree on every decision in the life of the church but we choose to continue to walk together in the Spirit of Christ's love and peace.
Why? Because unity really does matter.
"Finally, brother, goodby. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints send their greetings. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthian 13:11-14
Still Aiming!!!!
Grace & Peace
Well here we go....... I really do believe that 'unity matters,' .......really doooo matter.
The Apostle Paul was very concerned in his appeal to the Corinthian church when he called the church in 1 Corinthians 1:10 to be 'perfectly united' in mind and thought. This was a church that had increasingly become crippled by factions and splinter groups formed around certain personalities and favourite preachers. Reports of quarreling, jealousies and disunity had been robbing the Corinthian church of it's potential for greatness.Paul is reminding the church to pay attention to matters of unity. He is calling them to stay focused on Jesus, the Cross and what matters most. Not to become distracted by debating and arguments that really in the big picture of Christ's church mean little.
The appeal was for restorative action to be taken. To be 'perfectly united' together comes from a medical term that includes in it's meaning the setting or knitting together of a bone that has been broken. It also includes the idea of joints that have been dislocated being put back in place.
Sometimes there is brokenness in the family of God. Sometimes there are dislocations that need to be reset. Sometimes there are relationships that for whatever the reason need to be mended and renewed. It's in these times that we need to work together at unity, not giving up on our relationships. Everyone doing their part and allowing God to bring healing where there has been hurt.
It interesting that as Paul concludes his second letter to the Corinthian church, once again he appeals for unity. 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Paul is very much aware that God's commanded blessing (Psalm 133) is with those who walk together in unity. This time in his closing thoughts Paul uses the words; 'Aim for perfection.' ......The same Greek tense is used here as in the earlier passage found in 1 Corinthians 1 where Paul calls for the mending and knitting together of the church.
Aim for perfection......implies that we may not always walk in perfect unity or agreement but at least we are aiming for it. We have a valuable target always worth shooting for. Sometimes we fail in matters of unity. We may not always agree on every decision in the life of the church but we choose to continue to walk together in the Spirit of Christ's love and peace.
Why? Because unity really does matter.
"Finally, brother, goodby. Aim for perfection, listen to my appeal, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints send their greetings. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." 2 Corinthian 13:11-14
Still Aiming!!!!Grace & Peace
On a lighter note......vote in our poll up in the right hand corner. What is your favourite coffee shop? Now there's a unity matter. It only takes a second to vote.
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