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May24

A summary of the message from Sunday May 24

Faith, Hope, and Love 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3 The apostle Paul often brings up these 3 virtues when addressing the churches that he so diligently served; but his intention was never to leave them as vague ideas, but rather to be recognized as real actions in the lives of those who had chosen to follow Jesus. Today is no different, our faith, our hope, and our love are meant to be seen by the world around us as significant changes in our lives

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May18

Think of These Things

Philippians 4:4-9 I think that many of you are aware that the book of Philippians is one of my favourite Bible books. As a missionary on home assignment I would go to various churches to report on the work and to thank them for their participation in finances and prayer. Both are important. Without financial backing we could not serve in the overseas. Without prayer there was no purpose in going. At one point when I realized that the letter to

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Apr29

Easter 2026

Easter 2026 He Is Risen The scripture references for the Easter message are taken from 1Corinthians and John 20:3-18. It is interesting to note that our English word ‘Easter’ which we celebrate in a religious context doesn’t have Latin or Greek roots. Its etymology is vague but it is generally accepted to be from Old English relating to ‘east’ where the sun rises and dawn awakens our world and initiates the beginnings of new life. This simplicity of association with compass direction

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Mar20

Hints of Spring

As hints of spring tantalize us with wisps of periodic warmer temperatures and winter won’t easily give up its hold we are moving ahead with plans for the opening of the 2026 Woodland Beach Community Church season on Sunday May 17. This is a very special year for our church both historically and spiritually as we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 1926. The focus of the celebration will be on the weekend of July 4th

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Jan02

A Fresh Start, New Life in Christ Jesus

It is a winter wonderland at Woodland Beach as we move into 2026, fresh snow, fresh air, and the excitement of moving into a New Year New Years is a customary time to reflect, individually or with others, on how we are doing physically, socially, emotionally, and professionally, to give ourselves a critical appraisal and a tune-up, and therefore many of us engage in the common practice of making New Year’s resolutions.  Some will resolve to live healthier through dietary changes

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Nov04

Wrapping Up 2025

On Thanksgiving Sunday as we wrapped up the 99th year of the Church’s presence in Woodland Beach we reflected on the wonderful blessings and spiritual growth that the church community shared in 2025. So many generous individuals contributed in impressive ways to enable the church to continue the weekly Sunday services. We had thirteen different speakers who shared their individual backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, insights, and reflections based on their personal scripture selections. We had a refreshing mix of traditional, contemporary, and

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Oct12

I Am So Glad I’m Part of the Family of God

Philippians 2:1-11 Good Morning and HAPPY THANKSGIVING . . . once again! Four weeks ago after sharing thoughts from the book of Titus with you, I began to think about what I was going to preach on this morning. You who were here that day might remember that God wants us to love what is good, teach what is good, set an example by doing good, go about doing good, and to be eager to do what is good. If you went

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Oct05

God’s Word

Come join us this Sunday to re-examine the centrality of God’s word for our lives. So often life can distract us from the beauty of pursuing God each and every day. Join us as we discuss how God’s word is meant to be the foundation of our lives and how it is also the primary source of our spiritual formation. Looking forward to our time together! Josh Ross

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Aug24

“Why I Believe”

Q: What are MY reasons for belief in God, Father, Son/Saviour/ Holy Spirit… 1. Psalm 19:1-6 The Heavens declare  the glory of God …The Creator cf. Romans 1:19-21.  Psalm 19:7-14 2. The Book God has given me reveals His plans. 3. I believe because of the Historical fact of Christ’s Resurrection John 11:25 cf. 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 4. I believe because of the Bible’s promises of Salvation thru Repentance and Believing and thru answered Prayer. John 3:16 Acts 2:21 Revelation 3:20 John 1:12… John Bunner  

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Aug10

Guard Your Heart

  “Guard Your Heart”     (Complement the “Guard Your Mind” sermon of July 13) Proverbs 4:23  “Above all else,guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Colossians 3:1-2, 12-17:  “Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.  Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. ……  “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called

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