Pastor Kent’s Writing

On the first Sunday of November, our church observed two special times of remembrance during the worship service. We held our annual “Remembrance Sunday” commemoration and our monthly observance of “The Lord’s Table” (also known as the ordinance of Communion). Each ceremony had symbols to aid us in our memory. For Remembrance Day, we had … Read more

Has it really been 30 years? It is hard to believe, but yes, it is true. Three decades have passed since my Toronto Blue Jays won the World Series for the first time. What is really sad is that 29 years have passed since the last time they won it all. There are 30 teams … Read more

Are you tired? It is time to rest. You are probably thinking, “I can’t rest right now; I have too much to do.” But did you hear yourself? You just admitted that there is “too much” on your To-Do List. I am not advising you to shirk your duties; it is important to keep the … Read more

Did you ever wish that you could sell your brother or sister? The Bible tells us about a young man named Joseph who was sold into slavery by his older brothers who hated him. (You can read his story in Genesis 37-50.) He was taken to Egypt, and through an amazing series of God-ordained events … Read more

Mother’s Day is a special day that we set aside each year to honour Mom, in obedience to God’s fifth commandment: “Honour your father and your mother.” (You can read God’s Top Ten List in Exodus 20:1-17.) One of the ways we honour our parents is by showing them gratitude. This Sunday, millions of greeting … Read more

If you work a regular weekday job, you probably love Fridays. Here are three reasons why we tend to favour that day: First, our work is finished for the week, and we can rest from our labours. Second, we look forward to the freedom that the weekend brings. We may choose to work around the … Read more

Imagine that you were given the opportunity to choose permanent peace for three of the world’s time zones. Which ones would you choose? The world will not know lasting peace until the Prince of Peace comes to reign, but when we accept Jesus as our Saviour, we enjoy His peace in three important time zones: … Read more

Do you wish that you could rewind your life and start over? You cannot change the past, but Jesus can change your future. He will give you a fresh start today when you invite Him into your life. Here are three things you will receive as part of your new life: 1. A NEW PURPOSE. … Read more

As we approach another Christmas season, how are you feeling? Are you excited about the weeks ahead and all the festivities you plan to enjoy, or are you dreading the time and already counting the days until it will be over? As a follower of Jesus, it breaks my heart when I hear people say, … Read more

“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.” (Psalm 100:4-5) For followers of Jesus, Thanksgiving is not just a special day on the calendar; it is a way of life … Read more