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Jonah - Relentless Love of God - Jonah 2: How do you respond when you are “caught”?  This is a very uncomfortable feeling we are all familiar with. So often when we are caught doing something we should not do, our first impulse is to run and hide but this never leads us to a place of healing and freedom. Join us this week as we look at the life of Jonah, in Jonah chapter 2, and experience through the Scriptures, how after a failed attempt to run and hide, Jonah finally turns to God and receives meaningful help in his time of need. This help is available for us today too! Can’t wait for you to join us and bring a friend!

Jonah - Relentless Love of God - Jonah 1: Have you ever heard the phrase, "You can run but you can't hide!" It's usually spoken with a bit of a sinister undertone, as in, "Once I find you, you'll face the consequences!" I've done my fair share of running in my life. From other people, from my responsibilities, and of course, from God. But when God says to us, "You can run but you can't hide," the consequences are not what we would expect. God pursues us, not to punish, but to restore. His relentless love seeks to make us stop running, turn around, and come back to the one who offers us forgiveness and salvation. One of the most powerful examples of this is through the life and story of Jonah. Come hear what it means to stop running, and start resting, in the relentless love of God. And bring a friend!

Ruth - Ruth 4: Do you ever feel like your actions are insignificant or inconsequential? I think it's common for us to feel too "ordinary" to have an extraordinary impact. The thought of making a difference is often daunting if not overwhelming! But, as we'll see in the final chapter of Ruth, God regularly uses the faithful actions of ordinary people to accomplish his extraordinary plans. Join us this week as we explore how God uses the faithful actions of Ruth and Boaz to restore life to a dying family while paving the way for the redemption of humanity, and how he invites us into his redemptive work. See you Sunday! Bring a friend!

Ruth - Ruth 3: Have you ever wondered how God is at work in your everyday decisions? This week, we step into an unusual and thought-provoking encounter in Scripture. In Ruth 3, a bold plan unfolds under cover of night. A grieving widow takes a courageous risk. A man of integrity makes a promise. And behind the scenes, God is quietly moving history forward to accomplish His redemptive plan. Join us as we explore how God works through our choices and for our good—even when His presence isn’t obvious. Come and let Ruth’s story speak into yours as we gather together.

Ruth - Ruth 2: What do romantic comedies and the book of Ruth have in common? More than you might think! In a story full of loss, uncertainty and unexpected redemption, Ruth chapter 2 reminds us of our God who elevates those of low position and is the source of all provision. Ruth's openness to grace, Boaz' submission to God's plan and God's radical generosity remind us that He is for us, invites us to be a blessing to others and has offered us new life in Jesus. Join us this Sunday at 10am for the rom-com that truly satisfies. Bring a friend!

Ruth - Ruth 1: In the opening chapter of Ruth, we encounter a world marked by famine, grief and hopelessness—but also the beginning of a love story saturated with God’s redemptive power. In the first chapter of Ruth the courageous loyalty on display offers us a glimpse of God’s heart and foreshadows the ultimate Redeemer, Jesus Christ. This Sunday, we’ll explore how God transforms ruin into redemption through His ministering presence, unwavering devotion and faithful action—and calls us to do the same. Discover the hope that’s possible even in the darkest seasons.

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:13-20: Prayer isn’t just a religious habit—it’s an invitation into relationship with a living God who hears, responds and heals. In James 5:13–20, we’re invited to bring every part of our lives to God through prayer: our joy, our suffering, our sickness and even our sin. This passage offers a beautiful picture of what it means to live in honest, dependent faith—rooted in Christ and supported by a praying community.Together, we’ll explore how prayer opens us to God’s healing presence—healing that flows from the cross of Jesus and the power of His resurrection. We’ll also reflect on the role of authentic Biblical community, where confession, encouragement and shared faith create space for wholeness and restoration. Whether you’re new to faith or have followed Jesus for years, this is an invitation to draw near to God, to one another and to the hope that healing is still possible.

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:7-12: There's a few things that we all have in common, no matter who we might be. This week, our passage in James is going to touch on two of them: waiting and suffering. All of us have had to spend time waiting...at the doctor's office, in line at Superstore, at the bus stop, for your coffee at Starbucks, Disneyland, for the washroom at a hockey game. And everyone has experienced trouble at some point in their life...loss of a job, a fight with a friend, an unexpected illness, financial hardship, trouble with your kids, being blamed for something we didn't do. We've all experienced these things. James has something to say that might help us navigate these things with more patience and purpose and open our eyes to new perspectives on waiting patiently. Come and hear how God invites us to look ahead to give us greater hope for today. And bring a friend!

James - Practical Wisdom - James 5:1-6: What do you do with a passage that starts, "Now listen, you rich people..."? The problem with this is that we don't often consider ourselves 'rich', do we? Rich seems to be a moving target. There's always someone with less money than we have and there's always someone with more. And because of that, a passage like this will always seem like it's for someone else in the room and not you or I. But the reality is, there are truths about money and principles about wealth that apply to all of us, if we are to believe that the Bible is for everyone. Our passage this week in James suggests that there is a deceptive nature to wealth that can affect all of us, whether we think we're rich or not. Come and hear what the Bible has to say about this important aspect of life that we all wrestle with in one way or the other. And bring a friend!

James - Practical Wisdom - James 4:6-10: We’ve all been there — arguing over the same old thing, avoiding that person who drives us crazy, replaying an argument in our heads on repeat. Conflict separates us and steals our peace. This Sunday, let’s face our “me first” mentality and discover how God’s grace (not just grit) can change everything. Jesus offers us a better way to live. Come ready to reflect, pray and release “me first” for the humility that leads to lasting peace.See you at 10am for our first One-Service Sunday! Afterwards, join us as we celebrate River Baptism at Bowness Park. Come as you are — and bring a friend who could use a little more peace too!

James - Practical Wisdom - James 4:13-17: If you've ever volunteered at a summer camp and earned a camp name, you know that camp names generally reflect something about the person. My camp name is "Clipboard", so what do you think that says about me? I'm a planner.But, whether you consider yourself a planner or not, the reality is that we all make plans in life--even if that "plan" is to go with the flow. We like to feel in control of our life, so we live by our preferred philosophies for the structure of our day-to-day.James writes to a church experiencing famine and poverty, societal class distinctions, persecution and more. This was a group of Christians figuring out how to apply the teachings of Jesus to day-to-day life. This week in James 4:13-17, we'll explore what it looks like to make plans with God in mind.

James - Practical Wisdom - James 3:13-18: Do you ever find yourself questioning who or what you can trust? One person says that all coffee is good coffee, another says that only high quality, freshly ground light to medium roast beans (7-14 days off roast, ground immediately before brewing) brewed with 30-100 TDS water at 95 degrees Celsius in a pour-over dripper at a ratio of 1:15-1:17 is good coffee. Ok, maybe that's a bad example, the second person is obviously right. How about TV shows like "Is it Cake?" that are based entirely on the premise of convincing you that something fake is the real deal. We live in a world where so many things that are fake or untrue seem completely genuine or real. Our passage this week shows us that wisdom is the same; there's true wisdom and false wisdom. Join us this week as we unpack James 3:13-18, learning how to discern and pursue true wisdom and discovering the transformative power of Godly wisdom. Bring a friend!

James - Practical Wisdom - James 3:1-12: Words have power. They can bless or curse, heal or harm. According to James, our speech is like a fire—small but incredibly destructive when left unchecked. In this passage, James shows us how the tongue reveals what’s really going on in the heart. It’s a spiritual thermometer, pointing to the condition of our souls. This Sunday, we’ll explore why our words matter so much and how Jesus can change not just what we say, but who we are.Bring a friend and join us this Sunday at 9 or 11.

Missions Emphasis - James 2:14-26: What kind of faith makes a difference—both across the street and around the world? James reminds us that real faith is not just something we say—it’s something we show. This Missions Emphasis Weekend, we’ll explore how a living faith becomes a missional faith: one that reaches out in love, even when life is hard. Whether we’re in a season of suffering or standing strong, God is calling us to a faith that loves, obeys and risks. Join us as we lean into the mission of Jesus, together in our city and to the ends of the earth.

James - Practical Wisdom - James 2:1-13: In a world quick to judge and slow to embrace, James 2:1–13 calls us to form a radically different kind of community—a community of grace. We all have preferences, but the Gospel invites us to trade favouritism for family and hypocrisy for humility. In God's kingdom, who you are matters more than what you have. Mercy, not status, defines us. What would it look like for us to live as people shaped by compassion, forgiveness and the dignity of all? Join us this Sunday at 9 or 11am and bring a friend.