While we cannot be together in person, we can still celebrate the in-breaking of God into the world as Jesus, Immanuel which means “God with us.” I hope you enjoy this recorded service that features music, Scripture readings, & reflections. Special thanks to those who helped with making music and reading Scripture. If you’d like…
This week, Dave spoke at Eastview Community Church – the church that ‘birthed’ One88 and continues to partner with us. The video begins with the One88 promo video, an interview, and then Dave’s message on Generous Love
Updated: Nov 3, 2020 With the province’s move to Code Red, new regulations are in place for how many people can attend on Sunday morning. Based on those regulations, we have decided to suspend our Sunday services until further notice. We will keep evaluating the situation as it progresses. We will have a weekly devotional…
The abundant life that God desires for all his creation includes every aspect of our lives. This good news transforms the spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, & social aspects of who we are, fostering renewal and wellness in us. As we have distanced & isolated in order to preserve physical wellness, its becoming clear that we…
This is the final part of a series. You can read Part 1 here; Part 2 here; Part 3 here. As the church is present-with marginalized people, it patiently joins together in wrestling with the tension of moving out of an old life into a new one. Practising presence requires patience. We have a God who…
[this is part 3. You can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here] Part 3: PRACTISES OF PRESENCE (A) The nature of our community is that life/death cycles look different than a more traditional church setting. We have friends that die violently and tragically after years of addiction, abuse, and harmful social settings. We…
(This is Part II. Follow this link to read “Part I – Being Present“) Part II – THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS BEGINS AT THE MARGINS. My friend Gerry is a Christian. He was raised in the church in Northern Manitoba, has given his life to Jesus (a number of times…you know, just to be…