Scripture Passage 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 Sermon Text Fading Passion When something is new, there is usually passion and excitement. When I first started dating Deb, our relationship was passionate and exciting. I would pick her up late from Robarts Library at 1am after she was done studying, or I would buy food and take it to […]
Gratitude
Scripture Passage Luke 17:11-19 Sermon Text Happy People vs. Miserable People When you look around, some people are always miserable. It doesn’t matter if their circumstances are good or bad, there always seems to be something to complain about. But then there are other people, their circumstances may be good or bad, but whatever they’re […]
The Challenge and Calling of Community
Questions on My Mind As I settle into my new role as a minister of this congregation, my mind turns a lot to the notion of “community”. What does it mean for us to be a community? Why do we gather weekly and sometimes more? What are we trying to achieve? Being a minister gives […]
Changes in our ESM
Seasons of Change Fall is a season of change. The leaves turn yellow and the air becomes chillier. Change is a part of life, yet change always brings about an unsettling feeling. Change can evoke anxiety, uncertainty and fear. But change is always how God has worked. Our Scriptures consist of countless stories of God […]
Graduation Into Adulthood
Scripture Passage Jeremiah 1:4-10 Celebration of Milestones Today we have our whole ESM congregation here from our infants at the back, and toddlers, all the way up to our adults. And I think in some ways, this is how God intended for things to be – for us to all live in community together. […]
2018-2019 Hi-C Events Blog
November Lock-in Info: This lock-in was on November 16th to 17th and we had dinner and played games. We also had a mini worship and praise time. There were a couple of new people who came to this lock-in. We also had an all-nighter where we played mini games during it. Thoughts: Our thoughts […]
