Ascension News (October 21, 2022)

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It is such a pleasure to be outside on a sunny day in autumn. I agree with the writer who says, “I love autumn, the season of the year that God seemed to have put there just for the beauty of it.” (L. Maynard) There are lots of exciting things being planned at church for the fall. You may need … Read More

Ascension News (October 14, 2022)

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A Belated Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. I guess it is quite appropriate to send these wishes any day since there is always something to be thankful for. Here I am once again back to highlight some of the things happening in church each week. Many of you are delighted to know that the Ascension Café is starting on … Read More

Ascension News (June 10, 2022)

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Next Sunday, June 12, is Trinity Sunday, which celebrates the Holy Trinity, the Christian belief that God is Three Persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – yet One God. There have been many attempts to give illustrations to explain the Trinity.  A common one used in a youth group setting is the idea of an apple being made of … Read More

Ascension News (June 3, 2022)

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In Acts 2:1 we read about the ‘day of Pentecost’ when the disciples received the ‘Comfort of the Holy Spirit’ that was promised to them by Jesus when He was about to leave them on their own to continue His mission.  The Celebration of Pentecost is still important to Christians today because it represents the beginning of the Christian church … Read More

Ascension News (May 27, 2022)

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Tomorrow, May 26, is Ascension Day, which always falls forty days after Easter.  As Christians, we believe Jesus died on the cross, rose from the dead three days later, and spent the next forty days teaching his followers.  Then, according to Luke, on the fortieth day “…lifting up his hands, he blessed them,… and while he blessed them, he departed … Read More

Ascension News (May 20, 2022)

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In spite of the low temperatures we have had recently, springtime brings with it many joys.  During a daily walk in your neighbourhood or a leisurely drive through the city, there are so many spring flowers blooming beautifully.  The saying goes that ‘where flowers bloom, so does hope.’  That’s a nice thought to bear in mind these days as COVID … Read More