Notes from Sunday Jan. 25 Service

Here we are into the last week of January and only getting our first big snow now.

Here are some notes on Sunday’s service. (Thanks, Jean)

Congregation stood for a moment of silence to remember Fleur Mainville reflecting on her contributions and blessings to Pictou County through her talent, music and beautiful personality.

Dr. Barclay spoke on Exodus 4:22

He stressed the importance of learning about the Jewish Festivals and Holidays and their benefits to Christians.

Dr. Barclay talked about the importance of the number 10.

10 plagues and 10 commandments.

Exodus 12:3

The Children of Israel were told to eat unleavened Bread. Leaven means sin.

Leaven was developed by the Egyptians.

The Children of Israel often turned to idol worship, even when commanded by God not to.

During trials many people turn to God. However when the trial is over, many people turn back to a life of sin. Forgetting what God has done for them and going back to a life of comfort.

Roxann Spicer  spoke on Hebrews 12:5-13     Romans 9:14-21

Her theme was the Sovereign Nature of God

God is Sovereign over us.

God loves and leads us, yet he also disciplines us.

God sees everything and pays attention to our lives like a good parent. 

Psalm 91:1

God's authority in our lives is for our own good and benefit.

The service closed with music and prayer.

God Bless and have a great week.

Jan. 20, 2015

Happy Tuesday!! :) Hope the last few weeks of 2015 have already been filled with promise!! :)

Here's some notes on Sunday's service.

Recap from Spencer's 'Something to think about':

- In the Bible it talks about sins being past from generation to generation. (you can even think of abuse as an example)

- Like religion, if you are Roman Catholic you're parents are probably RC, and probably your kids are too.

- The Bible tells us to 'test' everything!

- Never in the Bible is there Valentine's Day, to celebrate Jesus birth OR to celebrate his death. These are all man-made holidays.

- ... Yet we don't celebrate the festivals that are indeed Biblical

- There are some things to learn about, and certainly some things to think about! :)

Pastor Todd brought the Word tonight:

- Are you willing to pay it forward? Giving it all... helping the poor, that they can achieve what you have?

- Psalm 23: talks about peace; God gives you riches in abundance... rich and overflowing!

- ... Flowing from you to others, from others back to you (and others)

- Even to your enemies. because who is an enemy to you, isn't an enemy of God

- Matthew 5:43

- Wealth God gives and places on you will last forever@

- Compassion, love, paying the message of God forward.

- Go out of your way to pour into someone you dislike.

- Matthew 5. Blessed is the merciful; blessed is the peacemaker...thirst for righteousness and they shall be filled.

- Romans 3:10. No one is righteous. So what are they filled with? ... Righteousness through Christ.

- The evidence of this is the nail scars in his hands, the nail scars in his feet, the piercing in his side.

- 'Wealth' is not monetary! Don't dwell on what you don't have; Focus on what God has given you!

- The ROD and STAFF in Psalm 23, one keeps the sheep heading in the right direction (moving forward), and the other corrects them.

- Would the Shepard lead you astray?

- (thou anointest my head with oil). The shepherds put oil on the sheep's head to keep away ticks.

- Look for the wealth in your life

- What has God blessed you with? 

- Are you using it?

- How can I show the love of Christ to others? ... you need an overflow of His love and compassion.

Pastor Caroline added a quote from Mother Teresa 'It's not how much we give, but how much love you put into giving.'

Night!

From Sunday January 11, 2014

Hi!

I haven't got the regular notes from this Sunday's service so I am giving a crack at it myself.

This week the music was brought to us by John and Roxann Spicer.

Something to think about by Spencer Barclay- 7 reasons to attend church, 7 things to think about.

Pastor Caroline Barclay brought the message on words.

Most of remember saying this from our childhoods:

"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me."

-That isn't true. Words do hurt.

-Both spoken and unspoken.

-When words hurt do you lash back with anger or be positive. 

-You can change a situation by being positive.

-Saying the wrong thing sometimes hurts. Try not to let the wrong words slip out.

-Words can bring joy.

-Words can make or break your walk with God.

Some of the Scripture that was quoted:

Proverbs 15-1: A soft answer turns away wrath,
    but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Psalm 141-3: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth;

    keep watch over the door of my lips!

Proverbs 15-23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

Ecclesiastes 5-7: For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God.

-When you speak to people you can influence them in a positive way.

-Lives can be changed by words

-Let the words that come out of our mouths be beautiful.

-Choose your words wisely.

After the Pastor spoke, we received Communion, then closed with music and prayer.

Have a great week and God Bless

Bill

Good 'chilly' Nova Scotian morning to you!! :)

In case you were not aware, church was cancelled Sunday due to weather; therefore no notes.  We'll see you next week!!