Paul says in Sunday’s verse, we are in danger of being kidnapped by empty and deceptive ideas of the world around us (my re-wording of Colossians 2:8). The noise of the media that saturates our lives promises all the good things: individual flourishing, independence, strength, authenticity, satisfaction. However, they are all baseless, empty and lead… Read More »We (Still) Need God! (February 8, 2026)
There are moments when we feel overwhelmed by the injustices that surrounding us … and no response from God (that we can se). Our service will walk with the prophet Habakkuk, who dared to bring his honest questions and frustrations to God. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the midst of what feels… Read More »WT, G (February 1, 2026)
As Mimico Baptist Church, we celebrate 106 years of ministry and are reminded of God’s faithfulness through more than a century. While we give thanks for all that has gone before us, we are not called to remain there. The Christian life is a missionary journey. With our guest speaker Rev. Reuben “RG” Foncardas, we… Read More »On Mission with God-How God Expands His Kingdom (January 25, 2026)
People turn to AI for all kinds of reasons—even to make sense of life’s big questions. Some are willing to share their deepest secrets with a chatbot. But what does that mean for us? What should we consider before doing that? And how might this shape our personal and spiritual growth? sermon: Setting the (AI)… Read More »Setting the (AI) Boundaries (January 18, 2026)
Many of us wrestle with a profound question: What does it truly mean to be human? Deep within, we long to leave a mark—to be remembered, to build a legacy. In a world pursuing ways to extend life through technology, transhumanism or even digital replicas, our faith calls us to pause and reflect: What was God’s intention… Read More »O To Be Human (January 11, 2026)
Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society. While some people use it for lighthearted purposes, others have integrated it deeply into their lives. But AI also raises profound questions—questions perhaps we have not considered before. We hear predictions of doomsday scenarios: AI taking over, becoming self-reliant, self-aware and self-determining, maybe even surpassing human… Read More »In HIS Image Together (January 4, 2026)
The last Sunday of an eventful year. Together we’ll resist the temptation to fill our conversations with cliches: Can you believe it? The year is almost over! Where did the time go?! See you next year! … However, it’s normal and right that we pause to look back: where do we recognize God’s hand these… Read More »The ‘Old’ Has Gone, The ‘New’ is to Come (December 28, 2025)
The night before Christmas … many of us hold this sense of anticipation mixed with excitement … and maybe also some anxiousness that seem to contradiction the Christmas joy. On this night, we take time to reflect on the light Jesus has and is, especially during this Christmas season. sermon: Reflections of Christmas with Rev.… Read More »Reflecting on Jesus’s light on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2025)
Sometimes we forget that the heart of God the Father is a heart of love. Sometimes we fear God (as in afraid) because of his holiness and our sinfulness. We hear words like “the wrath of God” and (shallowly) interpret this to be an angry Judge out to condemn and punish. Although we can’t fully… Read More »Shining Jesus’s Love in a Dark World (December 21, 2025)
Joy (not to be confused with happiness) resonates with the promises of Christmas and the coming of Jesus. The depths of joy leads us close to his second coming. Together, let us be enveloped by the musical atmosphere of this year’s Christmas cantata as we come to “jump into joy”. Cantata: Glory to the Newborn… Read More »Glory to the Newborn King (Cantata) (December 14, 2025)