Mission Statement


Loving God, Loving Each Other!


"We are children of God who welcome all to Fellowship, sing praises and worship to our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. With the help of the Holy Spirit, who guides us as we spend time in the Word as well as in Prayer & Petition for the needs of many."

"Little is much... when God is in it."

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Good morning to you... and soon a very Happy New Year!! :)

Here's a recap from Sunday's service:

Spencer's - Something to Think About (Christmas Story)
Sheppards... why Sheppards?
- They were the lowest of society.
Magi... why Magi?
- They were well educated.
- They lived far away.
- And how did they know the Jewish prophesies?!
Jewish People... why not?
- High Priests.
- King Herod.
- How did they not hear the angels... or see the star??
- There was commotion but no one else came to see what was going on at the stable.
- The Sheppards... They listened.
- The Magi... saw the star and followed.
- The Jewish people... were just too busy.
- If we considered the Bible as an allegory, here we can understand that ALL can come to Christ, if they listen and obey. No matter education, religion, race... providing you have to watch for the signs.
( WOW!!)

Sara Whiney brought the Message:
- There are two things you can count on... Trouble and God.
- 2 Corinthians 9:15
- If Jesus is indescribable... how do you describe Him??
(then she spoke on her hearts cry... Women and their self-worth).
- Where do we get our image? What a woman has to look like?
- We need to look at God for our image!
- The world destroys our image
- Even ladies in the church buy into these lies.
- You're a Princess!! You're a child of the Most High God!!
- We Spiritually need to put on that crown every day!
(then she told she story of marrying her US husband)
- 2005 she married her US husband.
- after being stopped at the border being told she needed appropriate forms, she had to stay in Canada while saying 'good-bye' to her new husband and his 3 children.
- For something that was originally said to take 6months... took 6 years battling with immigration.
- Trouble or the Presence of God??
- In all trouble... God is present!!
- Sara was well away of God's presence through this LONG 6 year process.
Job 13:15
Job 19:25
Hebrews 4:15
Psalm 1:12
Ephesians 3:20
2 Corinthians 4:18
2 Corinthians 9:15
- This Jesus... we can't describe Him... we can only live it!!

Another night where I just wanted to sit and listen to the speaker, as she told of her heart and her story, but some things were to much to keep to myself.

You are blessed!!

Tuesday, December 23, 2014




Merry Christmas to all who are reading this message. 

I pray Jesus will be the centre of your Christmas as He truly is the reason for the season. 


As each of you receive Jesus in your heart, please know He is the perfect gift and give this perfect gift to all you meet. 


May love, joy and peace be yours today and always and may you all live in the abundance of the Lord. 


Blessings, Pastor Caroline

Merry Christmas!! 

I trust you have peace during this hustle and bustle time of year! I hope you know the most precious gift... the gift of Christ!

We had an enjoyable night together in church Sunday... complete with some humor!! haha  There was no message, except a little something to think about from our Spencer.

- Advent: Hope, Love, Joy (if you understand the love of God, you will have joy) and Peace.

- Peace... you don't see much of it in the world today, do you?!

- each one of us have a gift... the gift of Christ! Understanding the hope Christ gives us; understanding his love, which gives you joy; and with Joy comes a peace.

- We are given a gift... up to each of us to choose to open it.

- The center of it all, the center candle of advent, is Christ.


Have a blessed Christmas with family and loved ones!!


Cheers

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Hi All. Oh how the season is busy! Here's a quick recap of Sunday past...

Spencer spoke on Advent during his 'Something to think about'.
- There are four themes in the Bible (advent)... Third being Joy.
- "Behold I bring you good tidings of great Joy" spoken by the Angels announcing Jesus' birth.
- Hard to imagine 'joy' when looking at our world today. Even in Jesus day there was lack of Joy. There was taxation, sentences, Roman Soldiers...
- Why have joy? Why should we have Joy in hard times.
- HOPE - Jewish people always had hope! They stood on the promises God made
- Abraham was told that he would be the father of many, but this only came true after he almost sacrificed his son.
- 1 Peter 3:15 'But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect."
- In Bible times, there was a thin line between hope and faith! One goes with the other.
- Deuteronomy 7:9 'Know therefore that the Lord your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commandments.' Have faith in a god that will keep you!
- Book of Job mostly talks about joy; even through the experiences Job had.
- Philippians was written by Paul while in prison.
- Joy is an emotion of great pleasure or happiness.
- When you really know Christ, you know Joy.

Pastor Caroline brought the message Sunday night. After a bit of 'letting go and letting God' her message went from 'advent' to Merry Christmas :)
- MERRY CHRISTMAS!! Can you say this joyfully?! 
- As you hear of jobs being lost, people looking for work, a mother dying, parents struggling to feed the family... where is the joy?!
- Joy comes from deep inside... that's how some can have a 'Merry Christmas' despite their circumstances.
- One man said... I don't believe in Christmas. It's based on religion, and I don't believe in religion. So I guess I don't believe in Christmas.'
- This is what James 1:27, 28 says "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world."
- It's Christmas, and God didn't send His son for religion. No, He sent His son for relationship!
- Redeeming Love... for every man, colour, creed
- Redeeming from the bondage of sin... freedom!
- This is a gift from God. There's nothing you can do to get it... it's a gift!
- Luke 2:8-20 is the Christmas story. Pastor Caroline could have stayed here and broke down the story, but she wanted to go beyond.
- John 3:16 "For God so loved the world,[a] that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."
- NOW you understand how big this gift is!!
- Your loved ones, give them an empty box for Christmas and tell them your your gift does not live in this box. Your gift is for them to know Jesus.
- Is Jesus the perfect gift? Yes... when He hung on that tree.  Redeeming love was made available through the cross... Our forever gift from Christ.
- Let's not focus on the gifts under the tree, let's focus on this gift... Redeeming Love through Jesus.
- MERRY CHRISTMAS!!... and Happy Birthday Jesus! :)

Through all the hustle and bustle the season brings, may you have a peace in your heart, a joy in your step, and Jesus on your mind.


Cheers

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Was it 'Just Another Manic Monday'?? :D  Hope the busyness of the season hasn't captured you into it's grips!! :)  There is PEACE, which Fred Jeffery spoke on last night.

PEACE... achievable or illusive?!
- Fred first said how calm the atmosphere was when he walked into MHM, and how friendly the people are. What a great compliment!!

- He reminded us of something John Spicer said earlier in the night... 'Are you redeemed?... Well tell your face!' :D :D

- Peace- freedom of disturbance
- Is it illusive? We sing the songs, but do we actually experience this peace?!
- Luke 2:8-14 (The Angels appear to the Shepherds telling them of Jesus' birth)
- Do you think the shepherds were at peace/calm when the angels showed up?
- John Legion's 'Imagine'
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today...

Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one

Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world...

You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one

- The way
 our world is today, seems peace is illusive! ... BUT that's not what the scripture says!
- Do you know this Prince of Peace? Does he walk through your life?
- 'My Peace I leave with you'... it's NOT illusive.
- What's it worth to you, to have this peace from Christ?
- You CAN experience this peace in troubled times!:
1. Aquant yourself with God.
- one Bible version says 'submit to Christ'... are you ready to submit?
2. Fully trust Him.
- Isaiah 26:3 - 'You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.'
3. Live like Him.
- Galatians 5 - fruit of the spirit!
- as we live in the Spirit, live in step with the Spirit.

- Luke 2:14 '... peace to those on whom his favor rests'.. Those who KNOW Him, those who TRUST Him, and those who live like Him!


I hope you are encouraged, and reminded that peace is not just something we sing about!! This is an actually thing; an attainable thing... through Christ!! :)


Merry Christmas!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Happy Monday! :)  Hope you have a few extra bucks in your pockets after all the 'Red Thursdays', 'Black Fridays', and 'Cyber Monday' deals! As yesterday was the first Sunday in advent, we are reminded of the Hope and prophecy of Jesus... the utmost gift! Of which no physically, purchased gift can compare.

If you haven't been to church in a while, we certainly miss you, and hope all is well. Make sure to come out and visit during our 'It was no ordinary night' on Saturday, December 6th... OR out to our Christmas Dinner Friday, December 12th.

Ken Hayden came and brought the Word last night. Here is a little of what you missed OR a gentle reminder of what was taught :)

KINGDOM OF GOD...
- Romans 14:17 NLT- "For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit."
1. Righteousness
- Jesus was the plan; no Plan B. To cleanse our sin; to redeem us to God!
- The gift of Christ wasn't 'opened' until he was crucified.
- He died for sins once and for all, for all!
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
- Matthew 27:50,51
- Because of this righteousness, God sees you as perfect! Yes we have 'issues', but the Holy Spirit is working on them.
2. Peace
- Freedom of turmoil
- Isaiah 9:6
- Isaiah 32:17
- Ephesians 2:14
- Philippians 4:6,7
3. Joy
- Delighted, contentment
- Galatians 5:22
- Get into His presence! He will remind you of the TRUTH and NOT the lies the devil tells you, or when the devil reminds you of your past.
4. Holy Spirit

In my own thoughts, the Kingdom of God is not so much a destination, it's a journey; and we are all on our own journey. Be encouraged by that!!


Have a super week!