The local church is the gathering of Christ-followers – gathered in community for worship and service. We, individual believers, are gifted and called to grow and minister in the body of Christ. As we continue to be thankful for what God has done, but before we can envision the future we need to, who we… Read More »Transition Steps: Evaluate the Present (June 23, 2024)
The Bible teaches us to remember our “spiritual” past; the ‘mighty works of God’ (paraphrasing many Psalms), Jesus’s death (through communion). And we are to remember what God has done in our personal lives; we share our story as witness and encouragement for others. Mimico Baptist has Jan and Sharon’s book telling the story of… Read More »Transition Steps, Remembering the Past (June 16, 2024)
I (David) wrote in the June newsletter that we are on the threshold of a new era of Mimico Baptist. This is both accurate and not; today we’ll consider the foundational truths that have characterized and will continue to define Mimico Baptist church. Sermon: Foundation Blocks of the Church (Hebrews 13:5b-6, 8; Matthew 16:15-28)
“After last Sunday my heart is plump full to bursting with the many outpourings of affection and affirmation. Jennifer and I are so very very grateful. I’m thrilled to be able to share in communion this morning with both the 8:30 and the 10:30 service is coming together. Truly a family meal. There is much… Read More »To Be Continued (June 2, 2024)
We celebrate the ministry of Pastor Jim and Jennifer. We are grateful that over the last 29 years they have followed God’s call and guided Mimico Baptist through so many adventures. On this day, we celebrate and bless them in Jesus’s name and together we celebrate God’s goodness and faithfulness.
It is Pentecost Sunday and today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit upon the church with wind and fire. We are a community of Christ sharing Christ with our communities, declaring, and demonstrating the here and coming Kingdom of God. Sermon: The Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4) by Pastor David Donaldson
Happy Mother’s Day! What do you do when you don’t know what to do? The disciples were told to wait. They were between the ascension of Christ and Pentecost and the coming of the Holy Spirit. What to do in this time of limbo? Judas has gone – guess we should replace him – but… Read More »Discernment (May 12, 2024)
Traditions hold value and meaning but they should never be a prison. This is especially true in the church where the Spirit of God is always up to something new. This should not surprise us. We read in second Corinthians 5:17, The old life is gone; a new life has begun! Today we look at… Read More »Come Holy Spirit (May 5, 2024)