It was another powerful time of worship as we gathered together as the church yesterday. So great to meet some new people and to see God’s glory evident in our midst.
The worship team had a bit of a different look and feel with a more acoustic set. They even took the drum surround down and “uncaged” Woody. Ben was playing a sweet acoustic bass, and Luke was using a micro-synth and midi-keyboard connected to a Macbook (does that qualify as “acoustic”?). The sound was great and the team led us to the Lord in heartfelt worship. Loved singing, “Give Me Jesus” as we closed the service.
There were also mics in the aisles and Jordan opened things up for us to go up and read a passage. So many great things we heard. So true that when you know the personal stories of some of those who shared a Scripture passage, it makes it so much more impactful.
Pastor Todd’s message in Hebrews 9:15-28 had us considering and eagerly waiting for “the promised eternal inheritance”…an inheritance that is already being poured out in some significant ways to his children. If you didn’t make it yesterday, you should listen to the message. Check it out online. The sermon notes and small group study questions are all available to you.
Todd also made an announcement just before he preached about a certain staff member who got engaged on Saturday night… Amy Fotherby, our Director of Welcome and Integration will be married this spring to Kevin Passafiume, who has recently come to us from Harvest Bible Chapel York Region. Congrats, Amy and Kevin!
During the service we also witnessed three families (two at 9 a.m. and one at 11:15) bring children to be dedicated to the Lord. The Langford family (all nine of them!) brought Jubilee and Tehillah to be dedicated, the Barrett family (all seven of them!) brought Asher to be dedicated, and Mike and Stephanie Marsh (all three of them!) brought Paisley before the Lord. What a joy it is for us to celebrate the gift of God in these precious children! Pray for these families as they rear their children for the glory of God.
I’m writing this while a bunch of Harvest families take advantage of this mid-winter holiday and the amazing weather to do some sledding and play snow-football at Sunnidale Park. Great times!
That’s it for me. Have an amazing week! Hope there’s an eagerness for the things of Christ in your heart all week long.
Eutychus