Advent 3 – JOY

Finding Joy In The Midst Of Turmoil   Listen to the word.  The first chapter of John verses 23 & 26c -27 NRSV: “John said “I am the voice of one crying out in the wilderness. ‘Make straight the way of the Lord’ as the prophet Isaiah said.” ‘Among you …

Advent 2 – Bible Moment

Finding Peace in the midst of Turmoil Psalm 85:8 8 I will listen to what the Lord God is saying, for he is speaking peace to his faithful people and to those who turn their hearts to him. Take a moment to Ponder: We continue our journey in this season of Advent, …

Funeral Service for Canon Abner Powell

The funeral service for the late Rev Canon Abner Powell, who died on November 23, 2023, will be held at St Luke’s Church, Cross Roads on Thursday, December 14 at 10 a.m. The viewing of the body will take place at All Saints Church, West Road on Wednesday, December 13 …

Advent 1, 2023 BIBLE MOMENT

HOPE Beloved Saints and Friends, we begin by thanking the Lord for bringing us full circle to another Advent Season.   As you might be aware, each of the four weeks of Advent has a specific theme.  This first week focuses on the theme of “Hope.” Specifically, ‘Finding hope in the …

Unearthing our talents for the Kingdom

Matthew 25: 14 -30 Moment to Ponder This is one of a series of parables recorded in Matthew where Jesus tells about the future.  The focus of the parable of the talents is not on the master’s journey, but what the servants did while he was away.  In trust, each …

It Is Well With my Soul

Bible Moment – Verse Psalm 46: 1-3(NRSVUE) God is our refuge and strength,a very present help in trouble.Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea,though its waters roar and foam,though the mountains tremble with its tumult. Take a Moment …

LIVE STREAMING: Supporting the Great Commission

Live streaming has become a valuable tool in implementing the Great Commission, which is the instruction given by the resurrected Jesus to his disciples. The Great Commission, as recorded in the Bible (Matthew 28:16-20), encourages Christians to make disciples of all nations, baptize them, and teach them to observe all …

God refreshes if we follow God’s ways

Bible Verse “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways and you’ll discover that I’m gentle, humble, easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. (Matthew …

Bible Moment: Discerning His Spirit

Matthew 7:21-23 NIV “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive …