by TheStory4143 | Mar 2, 2017 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
We talk a lot about fasting during Lent. We may ask each other, “What are you giving up for Lent?” Or, “Are you fasting today?” Fasting is an important and under-developed spiritual discipline. I often hear that people are intimidated with the thought of fasting for...
by TheStory4143 | Mar 1, 2017 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
“The time promised by God has come at last!” he announced. “The Kingdom of God is near! Repent of your sins and believe the Good News!” Mark 1:15 (NLT) This verse sums up both the Gospel of Mark and the idea behind the season of Lent. The word Gospel is our English...
by TheStory4143 | Feb 13, 2017 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
Thanks to all that attended and all that prayed from home using the prayer guide. Let’s continue to learn and practice praying together! Prayers in Urdu were offered up for the Sohail family for Pakistan as they attended their UNHCR interview Candles burning as...
by TheStory4143 | Feb 13, 2017 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
I have been challenged and encouraged by our series on Race and Culture that began in January. Someone once said, “If you know your history, then you’ll know where I’m coming from.” As we enter into Black History Month, my prayer is that our...
by TheStory4143 | Oct 6, 2016 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
On Thanksgiving weekend each year we look forward to celebrating God’s goodness to us here in Canada by observing a special Harvest event. We express our gratitude to the Lord for blessing us with abundant resources! At the same time, we recognize that this is not...
by TheStory4143 | Sep 21, 2016 | Feature, The Pastor's Pen
Questions for meditating on our journey so far and on the future as a church family. Mediating on Our Journey: Lord, how has your Story impacted Kinsview’s story? In what ways have you nudged or pointed us toward your desire for this congregation? What in our history...
