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Download the PDF As I write this today, I am thoroughly enjoying the slightly cooler temperature. Walking the dog was very enjoyable as was working in the garden and yes, you guessed it, power washing the never-ending patio. It was truly enjoyable  sleeping with the windows open. The house smelled of fresh air and had lost that stuffy closed in aroma. I am thankful for this small thing.  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you…

Download the PDF Why You Should Pray for ‘God Winks’ By Bob Hostetler Ask the Lord to favor you with one or more of these special reminders of His love.  Recently I downloaded an app that allowed me to listen to a devotional radio program I hadn’t heard since I was a teenager. I was thrilled to once again hear the familiar voice and head to sleep with beautiful thoughts and music filling my mind and heart.  The first program…

Download the PDF June 3, 2026Well it seems that we have gotten a reprieve from the rainy weather. While not terribly hot yet, it has been very comfortable the last few days. This has given me lots of time to attend to tasks outside that needed doing. The first big task was power washing the back patio and the deck surrounding the pool. It is a messy task and has not been done for many years. So, I marked off…

Download the PDF May 27, 2026Reflections on John 3:1-17 center on the transformative, “born again” grace of God, highlighting the transition from darkness to light and the unconditional love that moves from theological abstraction to personal, saving reality. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus reveals that salvation is a divine, humbling act of “born from above” renewal rather than human effort. Key Themes and Reflections Worship Calendar May 31 More than an Observer John 3:1-17 Rev. Eric LeeJune 7 Communion: The Great…

Download the PDF May 20, 2026 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Acts 2:3-4 Pentecost Sunday marks the “birthday of the Church,” celebrating the Holy Spirit’s descent upon the apostles to empower their mission. It highlights unity in diversity, enabling believers to speak a universal language of love and…

Download the PDF May 13, 2026The Seventh Sunday of Easter is a time of transition between Ascension and Pentecost, focusing on thethemes of waiting, unity, and mission. It highlights Jesus’ prayer for his followers to be one, just as he and the Father are one, as they prepare to receive the Holy Spirit and carry on his work.Key reflections on this Sunday often center on: Worship Calendar May 17 / God with Us – and in Us / John 14:15-27…

Download the PDF Last weekend, I had the pleasure of travelling to Stoney Creek to witness my grandson’s First Communion. The church was packed to the gills, and the second graders were looking all polished and proud. From what I could see, their teachers and the parish priest had prepared these children extremely well. The priest gave a very short message to the children and then he redirected his comments to the parents. He admonished them to not let this…

Download the PDF The Third Sunday of Easter is primarily known as Good Shepherd Sunday.Good Shepherd Sunday: Refers to the Gospel reading (John 10) where Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd.In John 10:11-18, Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd,” contrasting himself with hired hands whoabandon the sheep. He emphasizes sacrificing his life for his followers, whom he knows personally, andexpresses his commitment to gathering all his sheep into one flock, highlighting his protective and sacrificial love.  This passage is a major…

Download the PDF April 8, 2026“He is Risen! Hallelujah! There is just something about Easter Sunday morning. I often feel like it is the time of rebirth. Not only spiritually, but seasonally as well. I remember my childhood Easters. More often than not it was the time when boots no longer had to be worn. That feeling of freedom from heavy boots is very fondly remembered. It felt like my feet and legs could fly unencumbered. It was also the…

Download the PDF Good Friday is a solemn day of reflection, centering on the sacrificial love of Jesus Christ, whosesuffering on the cross is seen as a victory over sin rather than a defeat. It is a time for believers toconfront the weight of human injustice, pain, and mortality while acknowledging God’s voluntarysolidarity with suffering. A Message of Love and Sacrifice: The cross is recognized as the ultimate expression of love,where Jesus, took on the suffering and sins of humanity. It represents a…

Download the PDF 5 Powerful Ways Palm Sunday Reminds Us that Jesus is the King of Kings “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?” 1 Cor. 15:55 “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!” Ps. 118:26 “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and Believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Rom. 10:9 John 11:25 Worship Calendar Mar. 29 When…

Download the PDF Mar. 18, 2026The Fifth Sunday in Lent marks a transition into Passiontide, shifting focus toward Christ’s sacrificeand resurrection. Readings emphasize God doing “something new” (Isaiah), offering unconditionalmercy (the adulterous woman), and promising eternal life (raising Lazarus). Key themes includecompassion, abandoning judgmental attitudes, and transitioning from spiritual death to new life. Key Themes and Reflections: Worship Calendar Mar. 22 When God Arrives Too Late John 11:1-45 Rev. Eric LeeMar. 29 When the King Arrived Matthew 21:1-11 Rev. Eric LeeApr. 3…