Posts by Candace Raymond
January 21, 2026 – Weekly News
Download the PDF Matthew 4:12-23 CommentaryChelsey Harmon This is a different version, or perhaps we could say a similar story, to the discipleship calling narrative we had in the Gospel of John. Some of the same players are here though, even if in lesser roles: John the Baptist looms in the background and Andrew and his brother Simon Peter are here again—seen by Jesus. We even get an emphasis on prophecy being fulfilled and themes of light and darkness (albeit this…
January 14th – 2026 – Weekly News
Download the PDF Last week we all had to endure a day of very high winds. Now, I have to admit, I can tolerate heavy downpours of rain, blizzards, sleet, hail, etc. However, strong winds make me very uneasy. I had the “pleasure” a couple of years ago to witness a tree being blown over onto my back fence wiping out a good portion of it. Not only that, but spears of branches were impaled into the ground just as…
Minister’s Message / Annual Report 2025
Dear Graceview Family, This year marks 25 years since Graceview’s formation through amalgamation — a silver jubilee of shared faith, worship, and service. Though our building has stood since 1960, it is the steadfast devotion of our congregation that has truly sustained God’s work here. Our ministry this year shows a congregation that is steady, resilient, and anchored in Christ. Worship remains reverent and spiritually enriching, and our care for one another continues unabated. Even amid the challenges facing mainline churches across Canada,…
September 3, 2025 – Weekly News
Download the PDF 6 Tips for Spiritual Wisdom Norman Vincent Peale The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom. Throughout Scripture, it is esteemed above wealth or military might. When God granted King Solomon one request, he asked for wisdom—and Solomon became one of the mightiest kings of all time. “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore” (1 Kings 4:29). Again, and again the…
Grand Slam Ham
LooneyspoonsJanet and Gretel Podleski If I am serving ham at Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, or any other occasion, this is the way I do it. If a holiday meal features both turkey and ham, the ham is always most popular and disappears before the turkey does. Preheat oven to 350°. Slice ham into 1/2 inch thick slices. Arrange in a 9 x 13” baking dish. Combine jam, vinegar, mustard, orange zest, and allspice in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat…
A First-time Observer’s Experience at General Assembly
It’s hard to use a single adjective to describe the General Assembly for a young observer. While it was a very valuable and eye-opening experience to see how the church operated, admittedly it was also quite dry and confusing at times. I’m very grateful that a pastor helped get me registered as an observer and that GA was close enough this year for me to attend. What I enjoyed the most were: getting a better understanding of our church as…
Welcome Dr. Glen DeLine
On June 8, our new organist/choir director, Dr. Glen DeLine, began his leadership of the musical portion of our worship services. He comes to us with a wealth of experience and has many ideas on how to improve and expand our choir. Welcome, Glen, and we all look forward to musical expertise which will, no doubt, enhance our worship every Sunday. Attention all bell ringers! Glen is starting a new Bell Ringers Choir. Anyone of any age can join. No…