Get Up From The Chair
Moses said to the Lord, “Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.” (Exodus 4:10) I have always resonated with Moses and the reservations he displayed at first when the Lord called him. Just like […]
Seeking God’s Wisdom
Seeking God’s Wisdom – 1 Corinthians 2:12-13 There are many things we desire in life such as success, fulfillment, healthy relationships, financial freedom, knowledge, the list goes on. Most people wouldn’t put wisdom at the top of the list. For some, wisdom is seen as a lack of innovation or simply reverting to tradition. While […]
Board Leadership Training Opportunity (Vancouver Island Region) – April 27, 2024
Board Leadership Training Opportunity As a District Office, our desire is to serve our church leaders in the most effective and practical ways possible. One of the ways we do this is by holding training events for pastors and boards. We spend considerable time traveling to various churches in our district or Zoom into board […]
Wooden Pulpit – Available
Wooden Pulpit Available We are looking to rehome our handmade oak pulpit with storage cabinets and readymade Alliance Symbol on the front. Contact the Shawnigan Alliance Church office at sac@shawniganalliance.org or 250-743-4454 to speak with Steve or Trevor about this opportunity. We can discuss transport if you are interested. We just want it to go […]
Legacy
Legacy Recently, my wife and I celebrated the birth of our first child. As you’d imagine, the birth of our son has caused me to think about numerous things. I have thought about how our son’s personality will develop. I have thought about the steps we can take to create the best environment possible for […]
Greatness in Light of Jesus
Greatness in Light of Jesus by Rev. Carmen Kinniburgh, Threshold Initiatives The beginning of the new year is typically a time for reflection and resolution. But I was feeling weary. So, before transitioning back into the regular rhythm of life and ministry, I saw this as a time to just “be.” To be with my […]
Summer Camp Registrations Are Open!
Summer Camp Registrations Are Open! Are you looking for summer camp options for your children and youth? Eagle Bay Camp and Kawkawa Camp are now registering for summer 2024. Eagle Bay Camp Their motto, “A Place Where Lives are Changed”, perfectly describes this 23-acre piece of property on the shores of Shuswap Lake in Southern […]
Waiting, Trusting, Growing – An Advent Reflection
An Advent Reflection In Christ’s birth narratives, there are a number of miracles that clamour for our attention—the immaculate conception, the angelic choir, and the appearance of a star, announcing His kingly birth. But this Christmas I am drawn to a miracle of another kind; the miracle of surrender that took place in Mary. We […]
Sports Friends
Sports Friends For the past two and a half years, Sports Friends (SF) Canada has been pioneering church-centered sports ministry in the lower mainland, and seen church members use their athletic skills and their love for lost souls; kids, youth and families, to start coaching a team and/or organize a sports summer camp, and take full […]