Sometimes we think that what gets done is more important than how it gets done. I (David) suggest that we can’t separate the two. We are to do ministry, for sure, but we are to do ministry in the ‘right’ way. God’s way. God does all He does in community; in the Trinity. We, therefore, need to be doing… Read More »It’s God’s church! It should be done God’s way (September 21, 2025)
This morning is the first in a series of 4 messages about how ministry is accomplished. My (David’s) conclusion is, ministry is best done in teams. We begin considering a story Luke tells of the early church in Acts 6. This account is a great starting point for our consideration; in coming weeks, we’ll look deeply… Read More »Ministry is Best Done in Teams (September 14, 2025)
You may have heard people say, “God is good.” Others might declare, “When I meet God face to face, I’ll have a few things to say.” But how does the goodness of God actually shape the world around us—and honestly, are we even capable of grasping it? Let’s take a closer look at Moses’s encounter… Read More »The Wake of Goodness (September 7, 2025)
Check out a new addition to our sanctuary: the Kids Worship Refill Station. Whether you have a kids worship bag or not, you can find different resources kids (of any age) can use during the 10:30 Sunday service from a special printout for them, take-home pencil crayons and snacks.
It is good to share stories of God’s work. We hopefully take notice to see what He’s done, and reminds us to pay attention especially in those moments when He’s working subtly and powerfully. We share our God-stories from this past summer. Stories of Redemption: Reflections from Psalm 107 This past Sunday at Mimico Baptist… Read More »Sharing God’s Stories (August 31, 2025)
Date: September 26-27, 2025 Location: Immanuel Baptist Church (1100 Finch Ave, Toronto) CBOQ is thrilled to announce their 2025 Regional Learning Event this fall—Church for All Ages! What’s happening? Now more than ever, we need churches that can meaningfully engage every generation in the life of the body. Scripture reminds us that the church is one… Read More »“Church of All Ages” workshop
“Iron sharpens iron”. A familiar proverb for many. Within the context of growing in faith, how do we do this? What do we ask both ourselves and one another? As we conclude the 7 Markers series, we explore how these 7 markers can continue to propel us forward individually and as a church family. sermon:… Read More »7 Markers – Recap (August 24, 2025)
We are excited to be launching our all-ages 10:30 Sunday service starting on September 7, 2025. So what does this mean? We want everyone to attends to have a meaningful experience in hearing from God, worshipping and praying together and contributing our gifts and skills to our service. Click here to see our YouTube short… Read More »All-Ages Service Starting on September 7
We are all influenced by something: coaches help us perform better, teachers help us learn better, spouses teach us how to relate better, therapists teach us how to cope better. The virtual world is full of self-proscribed experts telling us how to invest better, look better, buy better and, quite fundamentally, BE better. sermon: The… Read More »The Way Things Are Supposed To Be (August 17, 2025)