Events

Doing Church through Candies, Coffee, Cocoa, and Colouring Countenances

Posted on by Jonathan Bernardo

“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35

I remember how the observance of Halloween around our Castlebridge community was so different this year than it was last year. First of all, the preparations we made last year were just phenomenal. I recall how we went all out decorating the gym at the school like it was a one-day VBS. We led everyone in singing and played games where prizes were given out to the winners. Our church members heartily donated chocolates, candies, and even little toys imagining what it would be like for even the kid at heart to receive such treats.

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Catalyst Atlanta 2016: Uncommon Fellowship

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“You were cleansed from your sins when you obeyed the truth, so now you must show sincere love to each other as brothers and sisters. Love each other deeply with all your heart.” – 1 Peter 1:22

Full tank of gas — $40.  Total US highway tolls paid going to Atlanta — $6.25.  Two dozen Jim N’ Nick’s cheese biscuits — $10.46.  Brothers forged in the Lord for each other and for God’s work — priceless.  Cheesy introduction?  Maybe.  But that pretty much sums up our experience at the Catalyst Conference in Atlanta.

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Catalyst Pre-Week

Posted on by Jonathan Bernardo

“So guard yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders.” – Acts 20:28 (NLT)

As some of you may know, your pastoral staff will be attending a leadership conference entitled “Catalyst” in Atlanta, Georgia next week. This opportunity came by way of GCF Peel’s earnest pursuit to emphasize leadership development, and the generous donation of the Catalyst conference organizers to provide our church with complimentary tickets. Also, we personally thank the kindness of a generous donor who covered the remaining cost of the trip, which would have otherwise been carried by the pastoral staff. We credit this all, of course, to God, who richly provides our needs through the charity of His people.

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