We are known for the tradition of “we’ve always done it this way.” Yet as a denomination we frequently forget the second part of our tradition—the part that asks: What do I find important in the church that I want to bring forward and hand over to the next generation?
Aaaah, a new year. In our community, people are making new year’s resolutions. People make a list of things they would like to change or […]
O Emmanuel, prepare our way O LORD to You. Forgive us when we stumble and set us back on Your path. Guide us this day […]
Stir up our hearts O Emmanuel that we can always see when people need help. Stir up our souls O Dayspring that the Your Light […]
O Come O Come Emmanuel. Stir up our souls and our hearts so that we wait with You in glory and time. May we open […]
Prayer: With each day You bring us into newness of life O Lord. With each day You show us Your glory through the sunrises and […]
Prayer: Almighty God, we give You thanks and praise for Your bounteous harvest. Stir up our souls so that we continue to share Your love […]
Today is the day we celebrate Communion world wide. How amazing is that! Together we come before God in Thanksgiving and celebrate together the mystery […]
Many thanks to Connie for helping me remember my user name and password. I am finding that since my surgery last October, there have been many […]
This month, Brandon has lived in a flood situation. Three years ago we had the 1 in 300 year flood. That should have been good for […]
Yesterday afternoon, our Mayor and City Council declared a state of emergency in Brandon due to overland flooding. The state of emergency has also been […]
This weekend our National Church, Presbyterian Church in Canada, have been meeting in what is known as General Assembly. General Assembly is the meeting of […]
Today at Brandon University are the Convocations for the 2014 Graduates of Bachelor of Music, Science, and Education. As part of the Convocation, Brandon University […]
Father, as I sit here, You and Your word are my desire. Clear my mind and heart of all distractions and speak to me through […]
Father, I continue to place before you not only those I associate closely with, but also the culture, events, and the distant people who surround […]
Flora Slosson Wuellner in her book, “Prayer, Stress, and our Inner Wounds” says that often those who are called to minister to all people — […]
Provenance…. in the Museum world, we ask each donor if they can tell us the story of the artefact they are donating. We ask if […]
Great God, help me to keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience this day and always. In Jesus’ name […]
May I open my heart to You today, O LORD. May I set my heart on doing Your will this day, O LORD. My rock […]
Set my heart, O Lord, to stretch myself today and reach out my hand to Your people. In Jesus Name I pray this. Amen. […]