GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE. Our church will not be offering a Good Friday broadcast this year, but rather offering you two other internet options: 1) An online collaborative service with other M.L. churches. A link to this will be posted on Monday. 2) A GLOBAL GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE hosted by the worldwide Mennonite Brethren Church. Members of our international community of faith will lead us through Christ's journey to the cross. Visit mennonitebrethren.ca/events for more information.
OUR EASTER SUNDAY MORNING BROADCAST CAN BE FOUND BELOW starting Saturday evening!! You will also find a copy on our FB page. If you prefer to cast Youtube to your Smart TV, go to Northwest Community Church Meadow Lake on Youtube, or click "copy link" on the video below. Previous messages can also be found on the NWCC YouTube page . Please let us know if you are unable to access them!
A WORD FROM OUR PASTOR: - Friday, April 3, 2020
Greetings In Christ! May this find you healthy and safe. Please be aware that our leadership team has been praying for you daily. We are asking God to not only keep us all safe in Meadow Lake, but to speak to our hearts....words of comfort, words of conviction, words of hope. If you are a believer you know how powerful the Psalms can be for this. If you are seeking God during this time let me direct you to one of my favourite psalms, Psalm 139. In it you will find God's tender care, mercy, and watchful eye over us. The reassurance we need at times like this.
It's also important to know, as we practice social distancing, and perhaps face economic hardship as a result, that God does not willingly afflict people. It brings Him no joy. He is not a sadist. Nor is He absent or helpless. He takes no pleasure in our suffering, but will often permit it to wake us up: "if wicked people turn from their wickedness, obey God's Law, and do what is just and right, they will save their lives. They will live because they thought it over and decided to turn from their sins. Such people will not die. And yet the people of Israel keep saying, ‘The Lord isn’t doing what’s right!’ O people of Israel, it is you who are not doing what’s right, not Me. Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you! Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!" - Ezekiel 18
This is a time when many people are asking: "What's going on? Why is the world spinning out of control? Is there a God? Does He even care?" If you have those questions I would be happy to talk with you. Just phone me at the number on this website. I am here to listen, pray with you, and extend God's love to you.
As always our church body remains ready to help you with your needs. Whether you belong to our church or not, everyone is welcome to contact us if you or a friend/neighbour needs a phone call, groceries delivered, or errands run during this crisis. We have a small team of volunteers to help with that. Please feel free to call us at the church office. I am here Tues-Fri,10:30am-4:30pm. Please do not drop by unless it is absolutely necessary, or you wish to quickly drop off your financial gift to our ministry (a drop off box is on the wall beside my office door). Sadly, now is not the time for social visits.
If you're interested, the Mennonite Brethren Churches of Canada are hosting an online National Day Of Prayer for our world, country, and cities. It is on Wednesday, April 8th, @ 10 AM. You can get more information and a link to Zoom by following this link: mbherald.com/covid-19
As always, STAY HOME/STAY SAFE!! GOD BLESS YOU - Pastor Al
Greetings In Christ! May this find you healthy and safe. Please be aware that our leadership team has been praying for you daily. We are asking God to not only keep us all safe in Meadow Lake, but to speak to our hearts....words of comfort, words of conviction, words of hope. If you are a believer you know how powerful the Psalms can be for this. If you are seeking God during this time let me direct you to one of my favourite psalms, Psalm 139. In it you will find God's tender care, mercy, and watchful eye over us. The reassurance we need at times like this.
It's also important to know, as we practice social distancing, and perhaps face economic hardship as a result, that God does not willingly afflict people. It brings Him no joy. He is not a sadist. Nor is He absent or helpless. He takes no pleasure in our suffering, but will often permit it to wake us up: "if wicked people turn from their wickedness, obey God's Law, and do what is just and right, they will save their lives. They will live because they thought it over and decided to turn from their sins. Such people will not die. And yet the people of Israel keep saying, ‘The Lord isn’t doing what’s right!’ O people of Israel, it is you who are not doing what’s right, not Me. Repent, and turn from your sins. Don’t let them destroy you! Put all your rebellion behind you, and find yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. For why should you die, O people of Israel? I don’t want you to die, says the Sovereign Lord. Turn back and live!" - Ezekiel 18
This is a time when many people are asking: "What's going on? Why is the world spinning out of control? Is there a God? Does He even care?" If you have those questions I would be happy to talk with you. Just phone me at the number on this website. I am here to listen, pray with you, and extend God's love to you.
As always our church body remains ready to help you with your needs. Whether you belong to our church or not, everyone is welcome to contact us if you or a friend/neighbour needs a phone call, groceries delivered, or errands run during this crisis. We have a small team of volunteers to help with that. Please feel free to call us at the church office. I am here Tues-Fri,10:30am-4:30pm. Please do not drop by unless it is absolutely necessary, or you wish to quickly drop off your financial gift to our ministry (a drop off box is on the wall beside my office door). Sadly, now is not the time for social visits.
If you're interested, the Mennonite Brethren Churches of Canada are hosting an online National Day Of Prayer for our world, country, and cities. It is on Wednesday, April 8th, @ 10 AM. You can get more information and a link to Zoom by following this link: mbherald.com/covid-19
As always, STAY HOME/STAY SAFE!! GOD BLESS YOU - Pastor Al
COVID19 Precautions
All community gatherings are cancelled including worship services.
We will, however, be offering a fresh online video worship experience
every Sunday morning at 10:30am.
This may include music, a video for your children,
prayer from an elder, and a message from Pastor Al Harstone.
STAY HOME! STAY SAFE!
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Our Mission Statement:
"Being and Making Disciples of Jesus Christ"
Our Vision Statement:
“We are called to be a church led by the Spirit, genuinely loving and extending grace to everyone,
and together being transformed as disciples of Jesus Christ.”
"Being and Making Disciples of Jesus Christ"
Our Vision Statement:
“We are called to be a church led by the Spirit, genuinely loving and extending grace to everyone,
and together being transformed as disciples of Jesus Christ.”
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Sundays @ 10:30 am
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Sundays @ 10:30 am
Check out this “Love Language Quiz” link https://bit.ly/2RBZz0P
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