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Called to Discipleship SEE ARTICLE ON PAGE 19 Credit: Freedom Studio / Shutterstock.com Studio Freedom Credit: Hear Thayer Salisbury his month we present a se- When Jesus says, “He that has “Now the parable is this: The ries of lessons on five steps ears to hear, let him hear” (Mt seed is the word of God” (Luke Tof obedience. Please note, we 11:15) he seems to mean “you bet- 8:11, ESV). are not calling these “the five steps” ter listen!” Biblically speaking, “And the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go as if these were the only ways we hearing involves what my old lec- over and join this chariot.’ So Philip obey. These lessons cover five fun- ture notes said listening involved, ran to him and heard him reading damental ways in which we obey; “the effort to understand, interpret Isaiah the prophet and asked, ‘Do but no claim is made that these five and remember.” This kind of hear- you understand what you are read- are the whole of our obedience. ing can be done by the deaf. ing?’ And he said, ‘How can I, un- I say “five steps of obedience”— In fact, we should go even further. less someone guides me?’ And he I do not call these “the first princi- Biblically, hearing even implies invited Philip to come up and sit ples,” nor “the gospel,” nor “God’s the idea of applying the message with him.” (Acts 8:29-31, ESV) plan of salvation.” These five are not as well. When Moses says, “Hear, “And falling to the ground he properly called any of those. They O Israel” (Dt 6:4) the emphasis is heard a voice saying to him, ‘Saul, are rather our proper response to on hearing in order to act. The what God has first done. God’s plan Saul, why are you persecuting me?’ people are not to merely receive And he said, ‘Who are you, Lord?’ of salvation did not begin with our the words, or even to intellectually hearing the word, it began with the And he said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you retain a memory of those words. are persecuting. But rise and enter Word becoming flesh. But the first They are to act on the words. step in our response to God’s plan the city, and you will be told what involves our hearing the word. We must also caution against lis- you are to do.’” (Acts 9:4-6, ESV) tening to the wrong message. Driv- Paul makes it clear to the Ro- To us, that may seem so obvious ing faster will not get you to your that it hardly needs to be stated. mans that faith comes by hearing destination any quicker if you are the message, that no one will come But there have been times when on the wrong road. Listening atten- this obvious truth was denied, and to faith without hearing it, and that tively to an unbiblical message will the hearing of the message nor- I believe we are moving back into not help (Mt 7:15; Dt 13:1-3). So we such a time. The common belief in mally comes by means of a human might define this biblical hearing many churches in the 1820s was presenting it. That had been his ex- as, “Attending to God’s word with that one was chosen by God and perience and he understands that the intention of putting forth the faith was directly and mystically experience to have been norma- effort to understand, interpret, re- infused without the learning of the tive. As J.M. McCaleb put it, “Un- member, and act upon that word.” scriptures. The elect would believe, less they hear they cannot live, the the non-elect would not believe, Faith comes gospel is for all!” and the hearing of the word was by hearing Faith grows considered irrelevant to the out- come. In contrast to this, we affirm We must hear because faith by further hearing that faith (and all that faith brings comes by hearing. That God could We must not only hear to come with it) comes by hearing. directly infuse faith if he chose to to faith, we must keep listening be- do so, I do not deny. But the scrip- But first, we must define what we cause faith grows only by further tures repeatedly show that he has mean by hearing. We do not mean hearing. It amazes me that people not chosen to do that. The message the mere receiving of sounds. In who know that “Faith comes by must be heard. This is made plain English we sometimes make a dis- hearing” somehow imagine that in passages like these: tinction between hearing and listen- they can quit listening and still ex- ing. When I taught communication “How then will they call on him pect their faith to grow. We must at Western Christian, I included this in whom they have not believed? continue to put forth the effort to statement in one of the lectures, And how are they to believe in him understand, interpret, remember “Hearing implies the receiving of of whom they have never heard? and practice or our faith will wither. sounds but listening involves the And how are they to hear without As the proverb says, “Cease to hear effort to understand, interpret and someone preaching?… So faith instruction, my son, and you will remember.” But I am not sure that comes from hearing, and hearing stray from the words of knowledge” the distinction between hearing and through the word of Christ” (Ro- (Pr 19:27, ESV). In the TEV that listening always holds up. mans 10:14, 17 ESV). is paraphrased dramatically, “My
April 2019 Page 2 Gospel Herald child, when you stop learning, you will soon neglect Let us practice good listening: listening for the cen- what you already know.” tral themes of scripture, listening in an active way that seeks to apply the message. Let us be sure that we Peter seems to go even further. He indicates that it hear the word. would have been better never to have heard than to Toledo, Ohio have heard and then ceased to heed the word (2 Peter 2:20-21). So let us protect our spiritual hearing. Questions for reflection and discussion My physical hearing has declined significantly over 1. Why does the author prefer to call these “five steps the last decade or so. It is inconvenient and annoying of obedience” rather than “God’s plan of salvation?” both to me and those around me. But it is not of great 2. Why was the need to hear the gospel a new eternal significance. But if our spiritual hearing de- concept to many people in the 1820s? clines, that is a matter of eternal significance. So let us protect our spiritual hearing and that of our children. 3. Discuss the kind of hearing that is needed in response to the gospel message. Let us wear spiritual hearing protection in this noisy 4. If he chose to do so, God could impart faith and deceptive world. without our having heard the message. But the What the world says most often and most emphati- scriptures do not indicate that he will do so. What cally is often most obviously untrue. Perhaps you can passages of scripture are used by the author to recall when McDonalds used to say, “We do it all for support that claim? Can you think of others? you!” Why did they have to say that so often? Was it 5. If faith comes by hearing (Rom 10:17), how do we not to drown out the obvious truth that they do it all for nurture faith so that it will continue to grow? their own profit? Now they keep saying “I’m loving it.” 6. How are we to protect our spiritual hearing so that Why? Is it not to keep us from thinking about the fact we do not suffer a spiritual hearing loss? that we know dozens of places with far better food.
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aspects of the same position. In Catholicism, priests are seen as elders/shepherds. They are overseen by bish- ops who are under archbishops and then cardinals. The prefix “-arch” means ruler, so an archbishop is a Marriage and Leadership ruler of bishops. And the term cardinal refers to impor- Wayne Turner tance, thus they are more important than those below. Where is this in the Bible? n February, Global News along with many other news media, reported, Consider the qualifications Paul gives for elders. First I“Pope Francis has defrocked former there are those traits that relate to his character and U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after life. Included in these is that he must be husband of one Vatican officials found him guilty of so- wife and have believing children. We understand this liciting for sex while hearing Confession to show that marriage and family are where a church and sexual crimes against minors and leader develops and demonstrates his ability to provide adults.” The BBC news article on McCarrick’s dismiss- spiritual leadership. What happens if the qualifications al states that he “is among hundreds of members of brought by marriage and family are removed? the clergy accused of sexually abusing children over Thus, we come to the point where celibacy creates a several decades…” Reread that last sentence and take major problem. Men and women were made for each a few moments to let that sink in. Hundreds of clergy other. The Bible recognizes the temptation that can be acting as sexual predators suggests potentially thou- created by our physical desires for intimacy. Paul tells sands of victims. Those who have vowed celibacy in the couples not to deny each other since that could lead to name of Christ have instead inflicted grievous harm on temptation. He tells men that it is good for a man not to those they were supposedly charged with shepherd- touch a woman. And says that those who have difficulty ing and protecting. Further, the seemingly uncount- restraining themselves should marry. Proverbs encour- able number of victims evidences the failure of the ages men to “drink water from your own cistern” then Roman Catholic tradition of celibacy in the priesthood. says, “may you rejoice in the wife of your youth.” The We do not intend to appear to revel in the shame and abundance of Biblical references to the importance of embarrassment faced by the Catholic Church and its marriage, its close relationship and sexual intimacy clergy. That would mean taking delight in the humili- shows this is God’s design. ation and suffering of those who have been victimized. A religious system based on human tradition, unbib- This has created scars from which they may never re- lical expectations and denial of the way God has creat- cover. However, it is appropriate for us to consider and ed people as sexual beings seems likely to self-destruct point out the lessons. and fail. “Marriage should be honored by all, and the For example, clerical celibacy is painted as a sacri- marriage bed kept pure…” (Hebrews 13:4). fice made by priests, following the examples of Jesus and Paul. No mention is made in the Bible of Jesus hav- ing a spouse (other than the Church). Paul puts forth GOSPEL HERALD Published Monthly by the Gospel Herald Foundation, a non profit the thought that he has a right to have a wife accom- corporation, for the Promotion of New Testament Christianity pany him, like Peter, which implies he did not. Further, — FOUNDED BY ROBERT SINCLAIR, 1936 — CO-EDITORS Jesus mentions that there are those who “choose to live Editorial Editor – Wayne Turner like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom.” However, is Theme Edition Editor – Paul Birston this what Jesus intended for the leaders of His church? Managing Editor – Max Craddock ASSOCIATE EDITORS Were they to take vows to remain celibate, to be un- Edwin L. Broadus, Burlington, ON Marion Waugh, Edmonton, AB married and asexual for the rest of their lives? Eugene C. Perry, Beamsville, ON Tim Johnson, Barrie, ON Barbara Lewis, Spokane, WA Peter Morphy, Royal Oak, MI The first hurdle for Catholicism is the hierarchy of Walter Straker, Calgary, AB Don Hipwell, Fenwick, ON Harold Bruggen, Welland, ON Virginia Hipwell, Fenwick, ON leadership. As we study the Bible, we see congregations Geoffrey H. Ellis, Grimsby, ON Kevin Cleary, Meaford, ON led by a plurality of leaders identified as elders (older Layout/Design - Stephen Gill men), bishops (overseers) and pastors (shepherds). The inclusion of articles, advertisements and church directory listings does not in every case imply complete endorsement by the Editors of either source or content. Paul and Peter use these three terms interchangeably. Send teaching articles to Wayne Turner, 45 Millfield Drive, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2N9 They are not different positions but rather are different (204) 257-7926 E-mail:
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April 2019 Page 5 Gospel Herald Repent! Thayer Salisbury n 1976 I was teaching a class will be northwest on 39 and then fulfilled, and the kingdom of God and one student was confused north on 6. These roads will lead is at hand; repent and believe in Iby the word “likewise.” We you to Regina, but the roads that the gospel’” (Mk 1:15). The only read Luke 13:3 and he asked, lead to the city are not the city. other passage that brings the two “How is God going to make ev- One cannot stand in the middle of words together also puts them in ery person die in a different way? the road that leads to Regina and this order (Acts 19:4). Surely some will die in the same claim to be in Regina. Likewise, Our problem is that we have an way.” I was totally confused by sorrow may lead one to repen- unbiblical understanding of be- his question, but eventually dis- tance, but sorrow is not repen- lief. We define faith too narrowly covered that he understood the tance. and so we confuse its relationship term “likewise” to mean almost Confession of sin is a very good with repentance [more on that in the exact opposite of what it actu- thing, but it is not repentance. the next lesson]. ally means. Some admit their sin and yet con- The truth is that only the re- Years later I talked with a sister tinue to practice it. That is not re- pentant will really believe. The who spoke of someone “repent- pentance. Those who would claim person who tries to study the ing” on the front row. She con- to have repented are told to bring facts and come to a conclusion fused the idea of confessing sin forth “fruits worthy of repen- while still living in sin will never with the idea of repenting of sin. tance” (Mt 3:7-8; Acts 26:19-20). understand, let alone believe, the She did not realize that someone Except in a few unusual contexts, gospel. who tells the congregation about the biblical meaning of repen- Julian Huxley is a great example his sin, but continues to practice tance would best be defined as “a of this. The man who popularized it just as before with no effort at change of heart that demonstrates Darwinism did so with a motive, change, has not repented. itself in a change of action.” as his grandson admitted. Aldous Both of these events remind Critically important Huxley seems to have been speak- me of the fact that we must begin Having defined repentance, we ing for both his grandfather and with defining the word. must also consider the impor- himself when he wrote, Biblical repentance tance placed on repentance by “I had motives for not want- the scriptures. ing the world to have a meaning; It is not mere sorrow, nor even consequently assumed that it had strong sorrow, that qualifies as There are things in the Chris- none, and was able without any repentance. Sorrow may lead to tian life that are optional. We will difficulty to find satisfying rea- repentance, but it is not repen- not all be teachers; we will not all sons for this assumption. Most ig- tance. serve as preachers, or as church elders. But all must repent. Re- norance is vincible ignorance. We “For even if I made you grieve pentance is mandatory for every don’t know because we don’t want with my letter, I do not regret it— one of us (Acts 26:19-20; Lk 13:1- to know. It is our will that decides though I did regret it, for I see that 5; Acts 17:30). how and upon what subjects we that letter grieved you, though shall use our intelligence. Those only for a while. As it is, I rejoice, When? who detect no meaning in the not because you were grieved, but We should also consider the world generally do so because, because you were grieved into proper timing of repentance. To for one reason or another, it suits repenting. For you felt a godly us it seems logical that faith must their books that the world should grief, so that you suffered no loss come before repentance. In fact be meaningless.” (Aldous L. Hux- through us. For godly grief pro- you may have been surprised that ley, Ends and Means, p. 270) duces a repentance that leads to an article on hearing the gospel Like most things in life, the gos- salvation without regret, where- is being followed by an article on pel is understood only by those as worldly grief produces death” repentance. You probably expect- who attempt to live it. One cannot (2 Cor 7:8-10). ed the order to be “hear, believe, learn to be a mechanic by mere- If one is in Weyburn and wants repent… But Jesus puts it the ly reading a book on mechanics. to go to Regina, the logical route other way, “saying, ‘The time is One must attempt to apply the
April 2019 Page 6 Gospel Herald principles. In the same way, repentance must come So no more excuses. No more claiming that we before real faith will exist. Yes, we will have to have cannot do it. We cannot do it on our own, but we a degree of faith perhaps, at least a willingness to can do it. God does not expect us to do things we consider the claims of Christ, but unless we want to are incapable of doing (2 Cor 8:12). He commands be rid of sin, we will never be able to really believe us all to repent (Acts 17:30). Therefore he will en- the gospel. able us to do so. Another consideration concerning the timing of Toledo, Ohio repentance has to do with its relationship to bap- tism. According to Acts 2:38, repentance must come with baptism. We should not baptize someone who Questions for reflection and discussion intends to keep living in sin. We should not baptize 1. Discuss the difference between sorrow and people incapable of realizing that they are sinners. repentance. But repentance does not stop at baptism. Repen- 2. Why is this lesson on repentance placed before the tance should be an ongoing daily life process for the one on faith? Is this a mistake by the editor, or is Christian (Acts 8:22; 1 Cor 9:24-27). there a biblical reason for this order? 3. What scriptures does the author use to support Enabled the view that we must continue to repent, even Lastly, we must note that we are enabled to re- after we have been baptized? pent. It is not something we do on our own it is not 4. What would you say to a person, and what something accomplished by sheer willpower. God scriptures would you point out to a person, who enables repentance (Acts 11:18; cf. Ezek 11:19-21 claimed that he was unable to repent? & 36:25-27).
April 2019 Page 7 Gospel Herald Believe! Thayer Salisbury n this article we cover the thanked him, but he then started least, I wear darker suits because most misunderstood of our off in the opposite direction. Mr. they make me appear more slim Ifive “steps of obedience” top- Benjamin called after the man, and trim. But, if you want a black ics. More arguing is done over “Wait, you are going the wrong car and a white suit, that is okay. baptism, more obvious confusion way.” He replied, “I know, but I Those are matters of preference, exists in regard to repentance, am not ready yet.” not truth. but we have trouble with those Indeed, sometimes we may But our faith is supposed to be because of our failure to grasp know what needs to be done, we based on factual evidence. We are the Bible’s teaching regarding may know that we must do it, but supposed to be concerned about faith. What does it mean to be- we may not feel ready yet. But truth. We are supposed to use lieve? We use terms like “faith” there is terrible danger in this. A our brains, to reason concern- and “believe” at several different belief that is not put into action ing where the evidence points. levels. generally atrophies into unbelief. As James says, “But the wisdom The most common use of the We must be careful of how we from above is first pure, then term “believe” seems to be for use terms, especially key biblical peaceable, gentle, open to rea- the giving of mere intellectual as- terms such as “faith” and “be- son, full of mercy and good fruits, sent. We will say that a person lief.” We must not, like Humpty- impartial and sincere” (James “believes” something because Dumpty, use words however we 3:17, ESV, emphasis added). Ac- they have admitted it to be true, choose to use them. We must not, cording to Peter we are supposed even though their actions may in- as mere products of our time, to be ready to give a reason for dicate that they do not really rec- use words however they are cur- our hope (1 Peter 3:13-15). The ognize it as true. At one level we rently used around us. We must book of Acts commends those believe that eating sweets is bad be careful to understand and use who examined the evidence for for us; but we do not believe it biblical words as they are used in the gospel (Acts 17:10-11). strongly enough for it to change the Bible. And Paul insists that Timothy our behavior. Such is not real be- Evidence based must be diligent in his handling of lief, in the sense that the Bible “the word of truth” (2 Tim 2:15). normally uses the term. Biblical faith is based on evi- So, if our faith is not founded dence. It is a matter of truth, not James Montgomery Boice au- on an examination of the evi- of personal preference. When thored a study of the Epistle of dence, if we have just accepted the Bible speaks of faith it is not James which he titled, Sure, I what we were told, if we have just speaking of what we prefer, or of believe, so what! His title called inherited our religion (along with what we choose based on per- attention to the fact that, bibli- our eye color), then our faith is sonal preference. cally speaking, faith is supposed not biblical faith. We may indeed to lead to action. In fact, James It is okay to have personal believe something, and much of is really the only biblical writ- preferences on certain subjects. what we believe might be true, er who uses the term “faith” to Some people have a favorite col- but if we have not based our be- mean anything other than an ac- or. I find that concept silly. I do not lief on evidence, if we cannot give tive faith; and James does so only have a single favorite color; I do a reason for what we believe, we to demonstrate what a ridiculous not want my trousers, my shirts, do not have biblical faith. idea inactive faith is. my ties, my car, and my house all Active At times we might believe the same color. In fact my favor- something but not feel ready to ite colors for some of these items Biblical faith is never “faith act on the belief. In the book The vary with the seasons. In summer only” or “faith alone,” as those Helping Interview Alfred Ben- I prefer to wear light colors, and terms are commonly understood. jamin tells of being stopped on in the winter darker colors. I like Even Luther, the man who coined the street and asked for direc- a tan or light grey car because it the term “faith alone” said, tions to a certain address. He will not show the dirt as much as “Faith cannot help doing good gave the directions, and the man a darker color. But, in winter at works constantly. It doesn’t stop
April 2019 Page 8 Gospel Herald to ask if good works ought to be taught so clearly in Hebrews (ESV). Here we are told that the done, but before anyone asks, it 3:16-19. The author describes the one who continues to do wrong already has done them and con- disobedience of the Israelites in does not even know the Lord, let tinues to do them without ceas- the wilderness and concludes his alone have a saving faith in him. ing. Anyone who does not do description, “And to whom did he Faith is active not only in avoid- good works in this manner is an swear that they would not enter ing wrong but in doing right. If unbeliever” (Preface to Romans, his rest, but to those who were we really believe we will do right. Luther’s German Bible of 1522). disobedient? So we see that they As James says, were unable to enter because of John Calvin, who most Pres- “What good is it, my brothers, unbelief” (Heb 3:18-19). We ex- byterians and Baptists consider if someone says he has faith but their greatest theologian, said, pect the word “disobedience” at does not have works? Can that “For obedience is the source, not the end of verse 19, but that is faith save him? If a brother or only of an absolutely perfect and not what is written. One English sister is poorly clothed and lack- complete faith but of all right translation mistakenly inserts ing in daily food, and one of you knowledge of God” (Calvin, Insti- “disobedience” but the manu- says to them, ‘Go in peace, be tutes, I.6.2). script evidence is rock solidly in warmed and filled,’ without giv- This statement by Calvin is favor of “unbelief.” The author ing them the things needed for particularly interesting in that it equates disobedience with unbe- the body, what good is that? So points to obedience as the source lief. If we do not obey, we do not also faith by itself, if it does not of knowledge and faith. Calvin is really believe. have works, is dead” (James saying, in effect, that no one can 1 John 3:6 presents us with 2:14-17, ESV). really believe in God, no one can similar parallelism, “No one who Faith is also active in honor- really know the truth about God, abides in him keeps on sinning; ing God. If we really believe, we but the person who obeys. no one who keeps on sinning has will honor God. When Moses and We see this in daily life. We either seen him or known him” Aaron are condemned regarding learn from the teachers the incident of getting we obey. We do not learn water from the rock, the from those we disobey. The , ON Church statement equates their The chemistry student Thessalon of Christ is seeking applications for the failure to honor God as who performs the ex- a form of unbelief. God periments according to position of full time evangelist. says, “Because you did instructions learns what Thessalon and area has a population of not believe in me, to up- the teacher intends. The hold me as holy in the student who refuses to about 2,500 and is located on the north eyes of the people of Is- do the experiments does shore of Lake Huron, about one hour east rael, therefore you shall not learn. of Sault Ste Marie. not bring this assembly When God tells us to into the land that I have do something, and we Our congregation of about 70 members given them” (Num 20:10- respond, “No, I will just wants to work with an enthusiastic and 12, ESV). Neither Moses sit here and believe, but dedicated individual in ministering to our nor Aaron had said, “I don’t believe in God any- I will not obey” we will Church family and community. A three not learn what the Lord more.” But, their failure intends for us to learn. bedroom house with a finished basement to recognize the Lord as We will not come to know is included. the one who gave the wa- him. ter, their claiming credit Email applications to Faith is active in avoid- for it by saying “shall we ing wrongdoing. If we re- [email protected] or phone bring forth water” was a ally believe we will avoid Roger Mulligan at 705-842-2933 faith failure. Faith must be active in honoring wrong. If we do disobey, if you have any questions. it is because we do not God, or it is not real, bib- really believe. This is lical faith.
April 2019 Page 9 Gospel Herald Package concept kind of faith does the context in- pen that points to Christ rather dicate? At what point is he said to than self, or our faith turns out to Biblical faith is a package have believed? be self-reliance. concept that includes things we would list separately. After being told to “believe on Do we have biblical faith? Do the Lord” the passage says that we really believe? Have we stud- If I tell you that I plan to drive to Paul and Silas spoke the Lord’s ied, can we give reasons for what Texas, will you ask me if I plan to word to him (32, is this not hear- we believe? Do we obey? Are steer the car? Of course not! The ing the word?). Then it is said we careful to honor God? Have concept of driving is a package that he washed their wounds we submitted to baptism, that term that includes items such as (33, is this not repentance?). It God-ordained ritual that visually accelerating, braking and steer- also says that he was baptized states the fact that our salvation ing. In the same way the idea of and that he fed them. Finally it is not our own doing, but comes faith as it is generally used in the says that he rejoiced “having be- from something done to us and Bible is a package concept. The lieved in God.” Why does it not for us? Bible says, “by faith Noah built say “having heard, repented, and the ark” (Heb 11:7). Did he saw If the answer to any of those been baptized?” Simply because the boards? Did he hammer nails questions is “no” then the an- all of those are included in the or pegs that held the ark togeth- swer to the first is also “no.” We term “believed,” just as steering, er? How did he build the ark? He may believe in the sense of giv- braking and accelerating are in- did it by faith. That certainly does ing intellectual assent, but we do cluded in the term “drive.” not mean that he just sat there not believe in the biblical mean- and gave intellectual assent. His Do you see how this explains ing of the term. If our faith is not faith was clearly active. the biblical order of the words re- active, then it is dead faith, not pent and believe Mark 1:15? One saving faith. One of the favorite passages of will have a degree of intellectual Toledo, Ohio the “faith only” advocates is Acts assent before he will repent. But 16:30-31, where the jailer is told that is not belief in the gospel. “Believe on the Lord Jesus and Repentance alone would indicate you will be saved.” Note, they did Questions for reflection belief in self-salvation. To show not say “give intellectual assent and discussion that we believe the gospel, ac- to the idea of Jesus being Lord tions other than repentance must 1. List some of the different ways and you will be saved.” What take place. Something must hap- we use the word “believe.” Which of these is the most common biblical use of the word? Weyburn church of Christ, Weyburn, SK 2. According to the author, James is the only biblical writer who is seeking a uses the word “believe” in the sense of “giving mere intellectual assent.” Why would James use Summer Youth Minister the word in this way when it is not commonly used that way in For summer 2019 the rest of the Bible? 3. Is biblical faith an illogical “leap” College age or older or a personal preference? What please apply with resume to scriptures are given to support this answer? [email protected] 4. Who coined the term “faith or in writing to alone” and what did he mean 1115 – 1st Avenue NE, Weyburn, Sk. S4H 0N2 by it? 5. List some of the ways in which Attention: The elders real faith is active?
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April 2019 Page 11 Gospel Herald Confess! Thayer Salisbury ur song leaders try to find express openly and firmly about see whether they are from God, for songs that match the ser- Christ? many false prophets have gone out Omon. On a recent occasion, into the world. By this you know the when my sermon was on confes- Come in the flesh Spirit of God: every spirit that con- sion, the song leader immediately We must confess him as really fesses that Jesus Christ has come asked a key question about the top- having come in the flesh. This is in the flesh is from God’ (1 John ic. He asked, “When we speak of indicated throughout the New Tes- 4:1-2). He returns to this subject in hearing, repenting, believing, con- tament. 2 John, where he says, “For many fessing, and being baptized, what deceivers have gone out into the kind of confession is intended? Is it In Peter’s sermon at Pentecost, world, those who do not confess confession of sin that is in view or he made it perfectly clear that the the coming of Jesus Christ in the confession of faith in Christ?” Messiah had indeed come in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver flesh (Acts 2:31). It was not merely and the antichrist” (2 John 7). Neither is excluded, but the em- a spirit or a vision that had gone to phasis must surely be on what the cross. A real human being had To take our place, he really had we confess or acknowledge about taken our place. to be like us (Heb 10:4). So to fail Christ. The emphasis placed on re- to affirm the incarnation is to deny pentance surely indicates that we In later generations this would the gospel. This is a primary reason must recognize ourselves as sin- sometimes be denied. John did why the apocryphal gospels were ners. But what is the solution to battle with those who denied the rejected. They had a supernatural that sin problem? It certainly is not incarnation of Christ. Regarding Jesus with no real humanity. us. Depending on our repentance those who denied that he had re- In contrast to this, we recognize for salvation is seeking salvation ally come in the flesh, John has and affirm the importance of the by works, something that neither this to say, “Beloved, do not believe incarnation. We don’t want it all Jews nor Gentiles should attempt every spirit, but test the spirits to mixed up with silly old (Gal 2:15-16). men in red suits. We are The question, “What do Full-time not sure that dragging you think about Christ” evergreen trees into the (Mt 22:42) is fundamen- house is a great idea, but tal. What do we say about Evangelist position we do want to acknowl- Christ? And how do we The Church in Fenwick, Ontario is edge the incarnation— say it? seeking an evangelist with a passionate Jesus come in the flesh. desire to spread the truth That is a fundamen- In Matthew 10:32 we tal truth that we must read, “So everyone who Fully supported confess. acknowledges me before Well-established congregation of men, I also will acknowl- approximately 50+ members As resurrected edge before my Father Elders and Deacons who is in heaven.” Some We must also confess of us are still familiar In a growing community/area him as resurrected. As with the King James of Paul says in 1 Corinthi- For detailed information or to submit a ans 15, this verse, “Whosoever resumé: therefore shall confess “Now if Christ is pro- me before men, him will Church of Christ claimed as raised from I confess also before my PO Box 416 the dead, how can some Father which is in heav- Fenwick, ON L0R 1Y0 of you say that there is en.” Fredrick Danker no resurrection of the [email protected] defined the word trans- dead? But if there is no lated “confess” (KJV) or resurrection of the dead, “acknowledge” (ESV) as then not even Christ “to express openly and has been raised. And firmly.” What should we if Christ has not been
April 2019 Page 12 Gospel Herald Questions for reflection and discussion raised, then our preaching is in able, but it is far from the whole vain and your faith is in vain” (1 story. 1. Which kind of confession is Corinthians 15:12-14, ESV). primarily in view in this lesson? Even in the OT we see the ex- Is it the confession of our sins, Without the empty tomb there is pectation that one’s faith must or the confession of faith in no gospel. For it to be good news be spoken about to others, the Christ that is primarily in view? the story cannot end at the cross. “great congregation” (Ps 40:10). It is this that we must confess. The “great congregation” refers 2. List three things we must “Because, if you confess with your to worshipping and confessing our confess about Christ? mouth that Jesus is Lord and be- faith publically, not just to a few 3. Why are these things of central lieve in your heart that God raised close friends. importance in regard to our him from the dead, you will be To speak to others about him faith in Christ? saved” (Romans 10:9, ESV). means that we must confess him 4. Why is it inadequate to confess As Lord verbally. Romans 10:9-10 empha- faith only at the church sizes the verbal confession, but building before our baptism? Quoting that verse reminds us we must also acknowledge him as How else must we confess him, also that we must confess him as Lord in the way we live. As Jesus and what scriptures teach that Lord. Twenty-five years ago, at a himself says, “Not everyone who we must confess him in these small town in Texas, I heard a youth says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will en- other ways? minister say, “I am sick of hearing ter the kingdom of heaven, but the people say ‘you must accept Je- one who does the will of my Fa- sus as your personal savior.’ That ther who is in heaven. On that day and cast out demons in your name, phrase has no basis in scripture, many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, and do many mighty works in your and is close to if not open blasphe- did we not prophesy in your name, name?’ And then will I declare to my.” I was a bit shocked by them, ‘I never knew you; his words. But on reflec- depart from me, you work- tion I came to see that he ers of lawlessness.’ Every- was correct. No New Tes- Andrea Des Groseilliers one then who hears these tament writer ever tells us Proprietor words of mine and does to “accept Jesus as Sav- them will be like a wise ior.” Of course, he will be Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation man who built his house our Savior, but only if we on the rock” (Mt 7:21-24, FOR THE PERSONAL TOUCH! accept him as Lord. ESV). 81 Jefferson Ct. W. (905) 964-9887 Niagara Peter told the crowd We must be willing to Welland, ON (289) 799-2338 Hamilton at Pentecost that the one do this even in the midst they had killed had been L3C 7G5 [email protected] of opposition. Before we made “both Lord and quote Matthew 10:32 as Christ” (Acts 2:36); and it - Experienced - Pick up & drop off justifying the confession is Jesus as Lord (not sav- that is extracted as we ior) that we are to confess - Efile Available - Reasonable rates enter the baptistery, we according to Romans 10:9. should consider that the In real life Bookkeeping & Tax Preparation context indicates a will- ingness to openly and Our confession of Christ FOR THE PERSONAL TOUCH! firmly express our faith in must take place in real life. him before a hostile world I used to think of the Look for me on Facebook! (Mt 10:24-32). confession made just be- [email protected] fore we are baptized as Let us confess him as come in the flesh, as res- fulfilling the need to con- “Andrea has filed Joyce’s and my income tax papers fess. That verbal acknowl- the past several years promptly, effectively and cheerfully. urrected, as Lord, and let No problems. I heartily recommend her services” us do so in real life. edgment of what we are Ralph Perry doing in baptism is valu- Toledo, Ohio
April 2019 Page 13 Gospel Herald Genesis: Understanding Our Roots Genesis 1-12 Men’s Day Saturday, April 13, 2019 Speaker: Steven Turner Hosted by the Fenwick Church of Christ at Wellandport Community Centre, 5024 Regional Road 63, Wellandport, ON Registration & refreshments – 9:30 Session 1 – 10:00 – Origin: Understanding the events of creation (Gen 1-2) Session 2 – 11:00 – Deluge: Is there evidence of Noah’s ark & the flood? (Gen 6-9) Lunch (provided) – 12:00 Session 3 – 1:00 – Civilization: Understanding the origins of civilization and is there evidence of the tower of Babel? (Gen 10-11) Session 4 – 2:00 – Father of the Faithful: Who was Abraham and from where did Israel come? (Gen 11-12)
(Looking at the subject largely from an historical, archaeological and cultural perspective, as well as the Biblical text) Preregistration is helpful for lunch preparation. Please call 905-386-6916 or E-mail [email protected] by April 6, 2019 Donations gratefully accepted to offset costs
April 2019 Page 14 Gospel Herald Be Baptized! Thayer Salisbury e come to the last in work? This is indeed odd. Bap- who had asked “what shall we our series of lessons tism is, in point of fact, the most do” (Acts 2:37) that their sins Won five steps of obedi- passive of the five, yet it ends were already gone? When Jesus ence, five ways that we ought up labeled a work. It seems that said that his blood was going to to respond to the wonderful of- Satan is behind this oddity, and be poured out “for the forgive- fer of the gospel. In regard to behind all of the confusion that ness of sin” (Mt 26:28), did he the first four there is relatively swirls around baptism. mean that he was going to the little opposition these days. At cross because our sins were al- one time in history, some said The results of baptism ready forgiven? No. In both of that hearing was needless; few Satan is behind confusion these cases the English (like the if any claim that today. Virtually about what is accomplished in Greek) clearly represents the all who claim to be Christians, baptism. Satan does not want idea that this needs to be done agree that one will respond to us relying on what has been in order to accomplish the for- hearing by repenting and believ- giveness of sins. ing—although the understand- Satan is behind confusion about Acts 22 gives us another clear ing of what it means to believe what is accomplished in baptism. example about the result of needs correction, and there is baptism. Saul (later to be called disagreement as to the extent of Paul) is recounting his conver- repentance. But when it comes done to us and for us. He wants sion. On the road to Damas- to baptism there is significant to fool us into thinking that cus he had been confronted by disagreement on every side. we saved ourselves by believ- Jesus, and he had called him 1. There is disagreement as ing and repenting, and he has “Lord.” He had believed that he to what is accomplished in bap- fooled many in this way. Taught really was his Lord and Mas- tism. to regard themselves as saved ter, and had even obeyed to the upon repenting and confess- point of going into Damascus 2. There is disagreement as to ing their faith in Christ, they where he was to be told what the proper subjects of baptism. come to think that they have more he should do. But when saved themselves by means of a 3. There is disagreement as to the appointed messenger comes prayer that they prayed, or by what constitutes baptism. to see Saul, he does not tell him the quality of their repentance. to say the “sinner’s prayer.” In- The issue in the minds of But the scriptures are perfectly stead he says, “And now why do many is to protect against the clear on this point. you wait? Rise and be baptized danger of presenting a form of and wash away your sins, call- Peter did not tell the first be- salvation by works. We should ing on his name” (Acts 22:16). lievers to simply repent but to fully sympathize with that con- repent and be baptized for the cern. Passages like Galatians Evidently Saul’s sins were not forgiveness of their sins (Acts 2:15-16 and Ephesians 2:1-8 removed by his obedience out 2:38). The argumentative will should make us very careful to on the road. Nor were Saul’s split hairs and claim that the avoid any hint of taking credit sins removed during the three preposition “for” could indicate for our own salvation. days that he fasted and prayed “because of.” Indeed it is used while awaiting the promised in- But I cannot help but won- this way sometimes in English. structions. Saul’s sins were not der why this concern is focused We might say, “You should be removed by something he did around the only passive in the respectful of your parents, for on the road or in prayer, but by list. Hearing, repenting, and be- they have done so much for what was done to him and for lieving are all things we do! Only you.” But is the word being used him in baptism. The Bible is in baptism is the new believer that way in the context of Acts quite plain about this. The hu- passive. Yet this is labeled a 2? Was Peter telling the people man spirit rebels at this thought.
April 2019 Page 15 Gospel Herald We want to locate our salvation That excuse was given to trinal facts. The pews feel the in something we say or do. But me recently by someone who same. Many of the songs sound the New Testament repeatedly joined a church that plainly de- the same. But often there is a locates it at a point where we nies that the sacrifice of Jesus very different message being are passive and the meaning- was sufficient for every sinner’s presented. salvation. The official doctrinal ful action is being performed by Subjects of baptism another. statement of the church this sis- ter had joined stated emphati- Satan is behind the confusion Satan confuses people about cally that Jesus did NOT die for about who should be baptized. baptism to keep them out of the whole world. Their doctri- Satan knows that faith in Christ. It is in Christ that we find nal statement was a direct con- Christ is indeed the central is- the fulfillment of all the prom- tradiction of 1 John 2:2 (“He sue (Heb 11:6). He knows that ises of God (2 Cor 1:20). It is in is the propitiation for our sins, where the seed has not been Christ that we are “sons of God” and not for ours only but also received (Lk 8:11), there can be (Gal 3:26). And it is in baptism for the sins of the whole world”), no faith. He knows that God-or- that we “put on Christ” (Gal yet she tried to tell me that this dained ritual actions, like bap- 3:27). Satan does not want us in church was pretty much the Christ, so he tries hard to keep tism, when done by faith are same. Logically speaking, we the means of grace. But he also us out of the waters of baptism. might be wrong or that church knows that these same actions, By the way, I am sick and tired might be wrong, but we for sure imagined to be effective where of being told, “Well that church are not the same. there is no real faith involved, is pretty much the same as this This is just one example, but become a form of magic—and one.” I have heard this repeat- the basic problem is going on attempt to manipulate spiritual edly over the last few years and all of the time. People are leav- power. If Satan can get people I have rarely found it to be true. ing the Lord’s church and being to think that God can be manip- I suppose if you are not listen- joined to a denomination with- ulated by human actions, he will ing, just sitting, their pews may out bothering to know what that soon have the whole God-man feel about the same as ours. But group really believes. They feel relationship inverted. for the most part I don’t buy that comfortable, and are too lazy to So, Satan has encouraged excuse anymore. be bothered to seek out the doc- many to believe that baptism imposed on an unwilling infant, a person that is not even capa- ble of hearing or believing the The Carman church of Christ gospel, is to be called Christian is looking for a full time Evangelist. baptism. This practice not only keeps millions from seeking real Our congregation of approximately 85, is seeking a Godly man Christian baptism, it also paves true to the word who is willing to work under the direction the way for inverting the entire of the elders and interested in sharing the Gospel in this faith. It turns people away from community. The candidate would be fully supported. Carman biblical religion to a supersti- is a prosperous community located in southern Manitoba and tious and manipulative ap- proach to God. It turns baptism within an hour of Winnipeg. Please submit an application to into a magic ritual rather than Wayne Taylor phone number 204-745-0290. an act of faith. When coupled, Email [email protected] or mailing address as it often is, with a doctrine Carman church of Christ Box 955 Carman MB R0G0J0. of inherited guilt, it makes God out to be an unreasonable and
April 2019 Page 16 Gospel Herald Questions for reflection unjust judge who does not even sis off of Christ and to diminish and discussion heed his own words (Dt 24:16; the message sent about the se- 1. In which of these five actions Ezek 18). riousness of sin. Satan does not (“hear, repent, believe, confess, and be baptized”) is the person want us see ourselves as dead Satan is behind this confusion responding to the gospel and resurrected. He wants peo- over who should be baptized. At the passive recipient of what ple to take sin lightly and never Pentecost it was those who ad- happens rather than the one realize that a major transfor- performing the action? mitted their need who were told mation (death and resurrection) to repent and be baptized (Acts 2. According to the scriptures, were is needed. 2:37-38), and it should remain the sins of Saul of Tarsus forgiven on the road to Damascus? so today. At the heart of the gospel is the death, burial and resurrec- 3. What are the “results” of baptism The action of baptism named in scripture? Why tion of Christ (1 Cor 15:3-5). does Satan want people to be Satan is behind the confusion We are told (somewhat to our unaware of these results? surprise) that it is possible to about what constitutes baptism. 4. Who are the proper “subjects” of “obey the gospel” (2 Thess 1:8). Satan does not want us point- baptism? What is Satan’s goal in How do we do that? What is the creating confusion about who ed to the gospel. He knows that proper response to the gospel? should be baptized? it is the Lord’s desire to keep What are the preliminary steps 5. What is the “action” that is us focused on the death, buri- of obedience regarding this properly called baptism? Why al and resurrection (1 Cor 2:2; message of good news? has Satan introduced confusion 15:3-4). It is Satan’s desire to about it? keep us from focusing there. Having heard it, having really His desire is to keep us focused given our attention to it, we will on what we do—on our prayers, be motivated to turn away from our repentance, our worship, sin. As we try to turn away from rather than on the God we wor- sin we will often be frustrated, ship and the deeds for which we will find our repentance Pictures we give thanks. far from satisfactory. This is why we must “believe the gos- So Satan asks himself, “What & Reports pel” (Mk 1:5). We must believe We are always looking for items concern- in this whole conversion process that, although our repentance is points most clearly to the death, ing outreach and service activities of flawed, he has paid the price for congregations across Canada. Pictures burial, and resurrection?” The our sins. Believing that, we con- answer is quite obvious. It is are worth a thousand words, they fess our faith in his salvation, say, and we like to have pictures we baptism that points most clearly and passively accept the reen- to the heart of the gospel (Rom can publish on mission outreach and actment of his death, burial, service projects in evangelism, teach- 6:3-4), therefore it is baptism and resurrection. where Satan is most determined ing and doing service. These may be of to cause confusion. The story does not end at bap- work done in Canada or by Canadian tism, of course. We will go on congregational groups who travel and People kid themselves by say- confessing him throughout our serve outside of Canada. Good quality ing that baptism is merely a sign, lives. Our efforts at repentance digital photographs allow us to see, be and that we can change the na- will not stop, although they will encouraged by and praise God for these ture of the sign without chang- be motivated by thankfulness activities of our fellow Christians. We ing the meaning. But changing rather than self-interest. We will look forward to being able to share these the outward form of baptism go on hungering and thirsting to “good news reports” with readers of the changes the meaning conveyed. hear more of the message. Gospel Herald. Making it anything other than a – The editors burial tends to take the empha- Toledo, Ohio
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Full Time Ministry Position Starting May 2019 About Us The Tintern Church of Christ is a congregation of 200 people served by six elders, twelve deacons, a Senior Minister, part-time Children’s Minister and a full-time Administrative Assistant. The Tintern family includes a blend of all ages (including 65 children ages 18 and under).
Our Ministry Opportunity We are looking for an Associate Minister with good personal and relational skills to join our ministry team. In addition to having a passion for the Scriptures, as well as teaching skills, a successful applicant will have a practical understanding of missional theology, and the ability to work cooperatively with established ministry teams are also an asset.
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April 2019 Page 18 Gospel Herald thority over another. It almost goes without saying that we who would be disciples of Jesus must understand Articles for this page or reactions to it should be sent to that along with being our Saviour, He Max Craddock, Editor, PO Box 338 Clarksburg PO, Clarksburg, ON N0H 1C0, is in all things our master. We work Phone 416-706-5633, e-mail
April 2019 Page 19 Gospel Herald it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it prof- it a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a Articles for this page or reactions to it should be sent to: man give in return for his soul? For [email protected] the Son of Man is going to come with Virginia Hipwell, Editor his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done’” – Awesome! Matthew 16:24-27 (ESV). wesome! When was the last of the nations? This is your due” – If we would truly be disciples of time you heard that word Jeremiah 10:7a (NIV 1984). Other the Master, we can learn much by used? What was it used to de- translations of this verse use the considering a discussion between A scribe? Most likely it was not some- word fear rather than revere. This Peter and Jesus. “Peter began to say thing that was truly awesome. Our is not surprising as the fear of God, to him, ‘See, we have left everything casual usage of the the word awe- which Scripture frequently men- and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Tru- some has watered down its meaning tions, is in fact awe or reverence. ly, I say to you, there is no one who to such an extent that it has lost its has left house or brothers or sisters In recent years there has been a punch. Awesome, meaning to inspire or mother or father or children or lot of emphasis placed on God’s love lands, for my sake and for the gos- awe, is far more than just pleasing, and our relationship with Him. With- pel, who will not receive a hundred- very good or even the “wow factor”. out a doubt those are important. We fold now in this time, houses and Awe is defined as “reverential know that God is love (1 John 4:16) brothers and sisters and mothers fear; dread mingled with venera- and that He has lavished His love on and children and lands, with perse- tion” and veneration is “a feeling of us and adopted us as His children cutions, and in the age to come eter- profound respect and awe; rever- (1 John 3:1; Romans 8:14-17) but, nal life’” – Mark 10:28-30 (ESV). ence”. “Venerate, revere, reverence, if that is our only view of God, our We must never become compla- worship and adore mean to regard perspective is skewed. God is also cent about our discipleship. For most with profound respect mingled with holy and awesome – one to be wor- of us, when we became Christians, other feelings. We venerate that shipped and revered. We must not we were enthusiastic about our “call which we judge objectively to be only love God in return for His great to discipleship” and shared with oth- of great worth…revere and rever- love for us, we must also fear God for ers the joy we were experiencing ence imply respect, to which have who He is. as our walk with the Lord was new. been added personal affection and “When we maintain a sincere fear 1 However, after a while—for some a awe.” Very few things in our dai- of God, something wonderful occurs matter of days or weeks, for others, ly lives qualify as awesome. Have within. Self-made pride and pre- months or years—we began to lose we therefore lost our awareness sumption continue to decrease as the zeal we had at the beginning. A of what it means to be in awe and fear of God increases. I do not mean frightening possibility is stated in He- has such loss affected our view of fright … feeling uneasy and afraid brews, chapter two, verse 1, “There- Almighty God? in His presence. The right kind of fore we must pay much closer at- “We live in a day of pitifully shal- fear is reverence for His holy name, tention to what we have heard, lest low concepts of God. Some of to- a wholesome respect for His sov- we drift away from it”. Over the last day’s contemporary Christian music ereign will, holding Him in highest 57 years of preaching I have known 3 people who set out to be a disciple leaves the impression that God is regard.” of Christ who have lost their zeal for our buddy – a great pal to have in The Israelites were commanded Him and no longer walk the path that a pinch…One pop song asks, ‘What to fear the Lord. Love for and fear leads to eternal life. In almost every if God were just a slob like one of of God pretty much sum up the Law. case, these “walk aways” have not us?’ That is not the biblical view of Moses stated it this way: “And now, done so overnight. Rather, they have God. That is man’s feeble attempt Israel, what does the Lord your God “drifted” a little at a time till their to make God relevant. Do you hear require of you, but to fear the Lord commitment to discipleship holds no the cheap twang of such a concept your God, to walk in all his ways, 2 importance any longer. of God?” to love him, to serve the Lord your My prayer is that every person who When we try to bring God down to God with all your heart and with reads this article and that the writer our level we lose the reverence and all your soul, and to keep the com- as well, never allows ourselves to awe that we should have for Him. mandments and statutes of the “drift” into an eternal hell. “Who should not revere you, O King Lord, which I am commanding you
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HOW BIG IS YOUR GOD? Revelation 15:4 May 25, 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Speaker: Deb Hibbard, Toronto, ON presented by Fenwick Church of Christ @ Wellandport Community Centre 5024 Regional Road 63, Wellandport, ON
Morning coffee and lunch provided (donations to defray cost gratefully accepted) To assist with planning, please register by May 17, 2019. Phone 905-386-6916 or email: [email protected] or [email protected]
April 2019 Page 21 Gospel Herald today for your good?” – Deuterono- shaken, and thus let us offer to God my 10:12, 13 (ESV). acceptable worship, with reverence The wise man, Solomon, ended and awe, for our God is a consum- up the book of Ecclesiastes with ing fire” – Hebrews 12:28 (ESV). this observation: “Now all has been Having a reverential fear of God heard; here is the conclusion of the in no way prevents one from hav- by Harold Bruggen matter: Fear God and keep his com- ing a close, loving relationship with Church of Christ, Box 416 mandments, for this is the whole Him just as a deep respect for our Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 Email: Harold Bruggen at [duty] of man” – Ecclesiastes 12:13 earthly parents does not negate a [email protected] (NIV 1984). loving relationship, on the contrary, it enhances the relationship. We are also commanded to fear Barrie: We had a wonderful Friends God. Peter put it very succinctly: “He who fears the LORD has a se- Day on March 3 with about a dozen “Show proper respect to everyone: cure fortress, and for his children new people from the community pres- Love the brotherhood of believers, it will be a refuge. The fear of the ent to hear Jason Rollins (from Guelph, fear God, honor the king” – 1 Peter LORD is a fountain of life, turning ON) speak. We enjoyed a fine potluck 2:17 (NIV 1984). a man from the snares of death” – lunch afterwards, which gave us time “Do you know why it is so crucial Proverbs 14:26, 27 (NIV 1984). to visit with everyone. Lots of Bible for us to recover such a respectful “The friendship of the Lord is for studies are taking place with new peo- understanding [of God]? Because those who fear him, and he makes ple. One soul, formerly from another congregation years ago, placed mem- a shallow view of God leads to a known to them his covenant” – bership in Barrie in January. Please shallow life. Cheapen God and you Psalm 25:14 (NLT). keep us in your prayers, for all results cheapen life itself. Treat God su- “For as high as the heavens are and blessings flow from God. perficially, and you become super- above the earth, so great is his ficial.”4 Fenwick: We were saddened with steadfast love toward those who the passing of Jean McPherson on We can see this in the old Law fear him; as far as the east is from January 31. Jean was 95 and was where the commanded treatment the west, so far does he remove our ready to go home but we miss her. We of others was often tied to the fear transgressions from us. As a fa- are looking forward to Men’s Day on of God. Fear or reverence for God ther shows compassion to his chil- Saturday, April 13. Steven Turner will influences all of our behaviour. See dren, so the Lord shows compas- lead us in examining the first 12 chap- Leviticus 19:14 and 25:17, 36, 43. sion to those who fear him” – Psalm ters of Genesis. Look for our ad for This is also pointed out in the New 103:11-13 (ESV). more information. Shawn Redding has tendered his resignation so Fenwick Testament. “But the love of the Lord remains joins many other congregations in “Because we have these promises, forever with those who fear him” – search of an evangelist. He and Donna dear friends, let us cleanse our- Psalm 103:17a (NLT) . have been with us for about five and selves from everything that can “The LORD delights in those who a half years and we wish them well defile our body or spirit. And let us fear him, who put their hope in his in their future endeavors. The Fen- work toward complete holiness be- unfailing love” – Psalm 147:11 (NIV wick congregation will be searching cause we fear God” – 2 Corinthians 1984). for an evangelist to work with us in 7:1 (NLT). reaching out to the lost of the commu- Our relationship with our Heav- “And further, submit to one an- nity. Twelve of us met for a fellowship enly Father not only can but must meal and games at Chris and Nancy other out of reverence for Christ” – be made up of both a deep love Ephesians 5:21 (NLT). Moore’s home on February 16. A week and a reverential fear. If you sing “I later, six of us met at their home to be “Slaves, obey your earthly mas- Stand in Awe” make sure you truly part of GLBC’s Church Growth Semi- ters in everything you do. Try to are in awe of our Almighty God. nar with Tim Archer. please them all the time, not just “Let the whole world fear the Meaford: In spite of cold and snow when they are watching you. Serve Lord, and let everyone stand in awe the congregation at Meaford has con- them sincerely because of your rev- of him” – Psalm 33:8 (NLT). tinued to enjoy an active program and erent fear of the Lord” – Colossians great times of fellowship. During the 3:22 (NLT). 1 Funk & Wagnalls Standard College Dictionary; winter there are three small groups We cannot worship God as we Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd., Toronto, 1980. p. 1486. that meet once a month, two in Mea- should if we do not hold Him in awe. 2 Wisdom for the Way, by Charles R. Swindoll; J. ford and one in Thornbury. These Countryman; Nashville, TN, 2001. p. 211. groups are studying the Sermon on the “Therefore let us be grateful for re- 3 Ibid. p. 333 ceiving a kingdom that cannot be Mount and enjoying the fellowship be- 4 Ibid. p. 211 ing together in study and conversation.
April 2019 Page 22 Gospel Herald On January 27 the annual meeting was of abuse. The website D2L.org is a held with a good number of the con- good resource for those wanting more gregation present. A breakfast meeting information. We are grateful to Chris- is being planned for April 6 to discuss tine for her assistance in this impor- how we can reach out in an effective tant area. way to the community with the Good Toronto (Strathmore Blvd): The News of the gospel. During March an monthly Bible study, devotional and by Marion Waugh invitation was given to friends in the pot luck lunch for couples continues #7, 420 Hunters Green community to join in at the arena on a Edmonton, AB T6R 2X3 as an enjoyable and strengthening Sunday afternoon for a free skate and Phone: (780) 637-0867 activity for the couples who attend. Chili lunch. It was a good day and al- Email: [email protected] The “Teen Talk” sessions are getting lowed for skating, mostly by the young, (BC news supplied by Barbara Lewis) parents and teens together for enjoy- and interesting conversation with visi- ALBERTA tors. April 7 is the first of our Georgian able conversation along with help- Bay Area Singings. This is the first ful discussion of issues facing teen in Edmonton Northside: Fifteen at- of the season and will be hosted by our world today. The monthly mens’ tended the “Stand Conference” in Ni- Owen Sound. Others will be hosted by breakfasts are helping the brothers agara Falls February 15-17. Beat the Collingwood, Barrie and Meaford dur- to share ideas, lessons and good fel- Blues Banquet was well attended, and ing the “snow free” months. lowship. A brochure is being prepared it was a great evening for all. The YAM, for use in local evangelism as the Young Adults Sunday Bible Class is start- Tintern: For information on what’s church reaches out to the community ing with the study of 1Corinthians with happening at Tintern: www.facebook. and members reach out to friends and Grant Johnson teaching. Ben Decardi- com/TinternChurchOfChrist or www. family with the Good News. So far this Nelson and Afia Boatemaa were mar- tinternchurchofchrist.ca winter the filming of Key To The King- ried January 12 in Ghana. The Gala- Toronto (Bayview Ave.): On Janu- dom has been done one weekend a tians class from Sunset is being studied ary 27, after service Bayview’s Annual month, filming on Friday evening and Tuesday evenings. Three teens traveled Meeting was held. Officers were elect- again on Saturday at Strathmore. Dur- to Wolf Point, Montana for the North- ed, annual reports received, and the ing the summer and fall, filming plans east Montana Youth Rally. The theme 2019 budget accepted. Future plans are to visit some other congregations was “Surviving the Dead Zone” and the were considered, including options for and film in their building. Concern speakers were Jacob Petit, Christian our spiritual renewal weekend in the about the Haiti work – Jean Volcy and Eggar, Matt Burleson and Jeremiah Egg- fall. Michael Hilborn assumed teach- his family were in Haiti recently due ar. JR Agustin was baptized February 1. ing and preaching duties on February to the passing of Marie’s Mother. They Edmonton Southside: Our winter 3 in the absence of our regular teach- report that things at the orphanage lectureship was “Let Us Return to the ers and preachers. We are grateful to and with the church at Fond-Parisien Bible”. The lesson titles were: To under- Michael for his willingness to serve in have not been directly impacted by the stand how it began; To have absolute au- this capacity when the need arises. troubles in Haiti thus far. Continue to thority; To learn of the Savior; To have The Ladies’ Class met in January and pray for the church and the work of fellowship with the Father; To have life is scheduled to meet again on Satur- the orphanage. and peace; To understand the blessings day, February 9. We were encour- of the church and To Understand God’s Waterloo: The Glen Robins family aged by the attendance in January, plan for the family. The guest speaker has shared their decision to return to a with nine women present, when Bon- was Wayne Burger of Denver, Colorado. full time ministry role with the Stoney nie Porter presented the lesson. Anita The lessons were excellent. Daulatram will be leading our study Creek congregation. Glen will start in MANITOBA and discussion in February. We’re the new role in March. The Robins ex- looking forward to the new insights to pect to move down to the Niagara Pen- Winnipeg (Central): We are send- be gained by our study of “The Prom- insula in late spring or summer. Alfon- ing monthly financial support to the ised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis” by so Rivera committed his life to Christ missionary work of Rusty and Laura Nancy Guthrie. At our Annual Meeting on Wednesday night, January 23, by Campbell in Ecuador. March 2, the la- on January 27 Bayview renewed our joining in Jesus’ death, burial and res- dies held an informal time of fellow- commitment to protecting the children urrection in the waters of baptism. We ship and singing. Grow 2019 (Spiritual in our care from sexual abuse through praise God for his choice and the com- Growth, Renewal and Outreach) week- annual training. Christine Koehler, mitment to make Jesus his King! We end on May 3-5. The theme will be “In the Secretary, reviewed the five steps enjoyed a day to honour Geoff and Do- Spirit and Truth: The Nature of Biblical in the program designed by Darkness reen Ellis. It was Saturday, March 16, Worship.” Mike Mazzalongo will be the to Light’s Stewards of Children. She at the church building, to say goodbye guest speaker and Keith Lancaster will highlighted the second step “Minimiz- and send our best wishes to Geoff and lead the Praise and Harmony Work- ing Opportunity”, which eliminates Doreen. They have been members shop. January 27 an afternoon worship or reduces isolated one-on-one situa- here since 1984, they have moved to service was held in Filipino and English tions and thereby decreases the risk Grimsby as of the end of March. in Steinbach. Amelia Barker was born.
April 2019 Page 23 Gospel Herald Emylia “Emmy” Anne Haskayne was born January 16. Jakob Bradley Knut- A Call for Unity son was born February 4 to Mark and Vern Hibbard Hillary. Sunday morning Ladies Bible salm 133:1 reads, “How good ship with God? More importantly, Class is a video for our Old Testament and pleasant it is when broth- how can we love our neighbour if Survey from the Bible Project. Pers live together in unity!” we do not first love ourselves? It SASKATCHEWAN The greatest commandment we would seem impossible to truly Clearview Christian Camp: March 9 have been given is to love God, love God and all His creations if we there was a curling bonspiel in Carlyle, love our neighbours and love our- do not love ourselves. 1 John 4:20 Saskatchewan with proceeds to go to selves. Matthew 22:34-40 says, says, “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ the camp. Weyburn is collecting bottles “Hearing that Jesus had silenced yet hates his brother, he is a liar. and cans to help fund the camp store. the Sadducees, the Pharisees got For anyone who does not love his Regina Northwest church of Christ: together. One of them, an expert in brother, whom he has seen, cannot We are now meeting at St. Luke’s An- the law, tested him with this ques- love God, whom he has not seen.” glican Church, 3233 Argyle Road, S4S 2B5. Sunday School starts at 8:15 a.m. tion: ‘Teacher, which is the great- By claiming to love God, we pro- and worship at 9:00 a.m.. est commandment in the Law?’ fess that we love all He has created Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your and therefore, are claiming to love Weyburn: We are saddened to report the passing of Velda Coulter (September God with all your heart and with all His greatest creation of all, our- 3/1923-March 8/2019). Her celebration your soul and with all your mind. selves. God placed breath in our of life was held at Weyburn church of This is the first and greatest com- lungs, and He allows us to take ev- Christ on March 23. March 8, we met to- mandment. And the second is like ery single breath that we breathe. gether for supper and then went bowl- it: Love your neighbour as yourself. He told us that He knew us before ing. The ladies had a movie night and All the Law and the Prophets hang we were born. “Before I formed watched “I Can Only Imagine”. Harold on these two commandments.’” you in the womb I knew you, be- Orr of Saskatoon was made a member fore you were born I set you apart” of the Order of Canada in Ottawa for his This commandment consists of three parts and no one part can – Jeremiah 1:5a (NIV). Conse- work in the development of energy effi- quently, we must come to the real- cient housing. June 7-11 a Great Lakes be fulfilled without the other two ization that we are worthy of being Bible College Class: Restoration History parts. How can we claim to love will be held. Harvest Fellowship 2019, God if we do not love our neigh- loved, for certainly God would not will be held October 18-20. The keynote bour, or if we love them condition- create you if you were not worthy speaker is Peter Brazle and the theme ally? How can we truly provide un- of being loved. Therefore, we must is “I Want to Know Jesus…another look conditional love to our neighbour if value ourselves and love ourselves at Philippians. we do not have a personal relation- unconditionally. Remember this! It is very impor- tant! It is impossible to love God William H. Bunting without loving ourselves. Once we PO Box 708, Thessalon, ON L0R 1P0 come to the realization that we are [email protected] worthy of being loved and come to love ourselves then we can love Are you a small isolated congregation of the Lord’s people those around us. This must be un- without an evangelist? conditional and all-inclusive. We Would you like to be able to share the gospel in one-on-one cannot truly love one brother and Bible studies via a DVD? not love another or select which Do you have shut-ins and loved ones in nursing homes that can brothers in Christ to love. All no longer attend worship service? brothers and sisters in Christ are If you have answered “YES” to any of the above questions then the “Scatter Ministry” is for YOU! worthy of being loved. We are mailing (at no charge) to you Bible lessons on DVD’s throughout Canada, the USA and internationally We cannot live together in unity to now over 300 locations! if we do not love each other. 1 John We would love to partner with you in sharing the gospel in your area. Please contact us at the above 4:11 tells us, “Dear friends, since email address if we can be of service to you or if you know of someone that would like to be added to God so loved us, we also ought to the mailing list! love one another”. It is possible to coexist without love, but to exist in We praise God for His continual blessings on this ministry. unity means to exist as one. Just as a married couple learns to live as
April 2019 Page 24 Gospel Herald one so must God’s people learn to der that, just as Christ was raised in unity we need to live as the rain. live as one. This means that we ex- from the dead through the glory of We need to be like the individual ist without quarrelling and devour- the Father, we too may live a new drop that works together with all ing one another. Galatians 5:15 life. If we have been united with the others for the same purpose, reads, “If you keep on biting and him like this in his death, we will to create the rain. The body is one devouring each other, watch out certainly also be united with him unit, but it consists of many parts or you will be destroyed by each in his resurrection. For we know and the body needs each part. other”. We must exist by delighting that our old self was crucified with Some are deemed more important in each other with mutual endear- him so that the body of sin might than others, but each one is impor- ment and striving to promote each be done away with, that we should tant. If one part suffers, every part other’s wellbeing. no longer be slaves to sin-- be- suffers with it. If one part is hon- oured, every part rejoices with it. If we live in unity then we will cause anyone who has died has There should be no division in the live together without causing or been freed from sin”. WOW! Let body, but rather all its parts should desiring harm to each other. The that sink in! Baptism is a complete renewal of our way of life and our have equal concern for each other. groom does not wish to harm his way of thinking. As children of God (1 Corinthians 12:18-27). bride on the honeymoon, rather and followers of Christ, we are no the opposite. Chances are he would Unconditional love does not wait longer of this world and our earth- be willing to lay his life down for for the other person to love first ly nature has been discarded and her, just as Christ laid His life down but rather we should take the ini- replaced by godly principles (John for us. This is the attitude we need tiative, leaving our gift at the altar 17). It is these godly principles that to have for each other if we are to and making things right with any make it possible to live in unity in live in unity. whom we have offended or even our new life. Living in unity and think we might have offended. This How good and how pleasant it is harmony is not of this world. The is divine love! The proof of our love when God’s people live together in world would tell us it is impossible, is our blessing. When we live in unity! but we know otherwise. unity and love unconditionally, we It is in fact good in itself and Living in unity is so much against receive blessings as many as the agreeable to the will of God. In- our earthly nature that it requires drops of rain. By being blessed by deed, it is the very conformity of us to live as if we are in another God, we are blessed indeed. When earth to heaven, therefore, it is world. There must be such good- we live in unity, God will demand good for us, for our honour and ness and pleasantness among men blessings for us. God has the pre- comfort. Most importantly, it is that we live not of this world but rogative to command the blessing. pleasant and pleasing to God and rather as if we were already in We cannot claim to love our broth- all good men and brings constant heaven. We must emulate Heaven er in hope of receiving His bless- delight to those who do live in uni- and create heaven on earth. Truly ing. We are unable to demand the ty. Romans 12:1-2 says that when this is the greatest desire of God! blessing. we offer ourselves as living sacri- When I communicate with my The blessing which God com- fices it is holy and pleasing to God. hockey friends (or anyone, really) mands on those who dwell in love It is our true and proper act of wor- I see how they live and how they is life for evermore. That is the ship. When we are transformed by talk and I absolutely MUST let my blessing of blessings! Those who the renewing of our minds, we will light shine so that they may see the dwell in love not only dwell in God be able to test and approve what life that I live and want what they but do already dwell in Him. As God’s will is--his good, pleasing do not have. I must be the sermon the perfection of love is the bless- and perfect will. they see. edness of Heaven, so the sincer- How good? We cannot fathom Living in unity brings an abun- ity of love is the earnest of that the goodness and pleasantness of dance of blessings along with it, blessedness. Those that live in it, for it goes beyond our under- as numerous as the drops of rain love and peace shall have the God standing and is contrary to our in a storm. If you watch a storm of love and peace with them now, earthly nature. Romans 6:3-7 says, closely you will note that it does and they shall be with Him shortly, “Or don’t you know that all of us not consist of just one pool of wa- with Him forever, in the world of who were baptized into Christ Je- ter, but rather it consists of mil- endless love and peace. How good sus were baptized into his death? lions of individual drops that work then is it and how pleasant that we We were therefore buried with him together so closely, as to appear as live together in unity? through baptism into death in or- one cohesive unit. In order to live Thessalon, Ontario
April 2019 Page 25 Gospel Herald DIRECTORY OF CHURCHES PROVINCE OF MANITOBA PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BRANDON: 943 7th St., R7A 3V1; Sun. 10:30; Ajax Church of Christ: 75 Centennial Road, Ajax, This listing includes most but not all of the churches of Christ in Canada along with a few in Midweek; call for location (204) 728-0957; Ontario L1S-4L4, 2nd floor, Duffins Room bordering states. Please help us to keep it useful by updating the information regularly. The Charles Muller, sec. 726-4723. Sunday School 10:00 am-10:45 am, information, unless otherwise specified, is in the following order: Place of meeting; times of Worship 11:00 am; Wednesday night Bible class in CARMAN: Main Street S.; Sun. 10, 1:15; Wed. 7 PM; different brethren homes; Steve Chubry, Minister, Bible Class, Worship and mid-week gatherings; mailing address if different from meeting place; Box 955, R0G 0J0; contact Ray Winkler (elder), Residence 905-728-6125; Cell # 647-378-7231 (Post Office is at the beginning unless otherwise indicated); preacher; phone. 204-745-3226; Randy Foss, ev, 745 6969 (office) e-mail: [email protected] The Gospel Herald Publication exists to serve the non-instrumental Churches of Christ. The Personal e-mail [email protected] DAUPHIN: 220 Whitmore Ave. W; Mailing address: Find us on Facebook at Ajax Church of Christ church directory is included as a service to the congregations. It should be understood that Box 70, Dauphin, R7N 2T9; Sun. worship 10:00; Centennial Road inclusion of a congregation in the church directory does not necessarily imply complete Sun. & Wed. nights call for details; endorsement, by the editors, of all practices of those listed. 204-638-6321 (off), Fax: 204-638-0872 BARRIE: 345 Grove St. E. (at Cook), L4M 2R6; Sun. 10, 11, 6:30; Wed. 7:00; MANSON: Box 2, Manson, MB, R0M 1J0; Meeting Tim Johnson, ev. 705-718-0017 (cell); email: minis- PROVINCE OF ALBERTA COURTENAY: Tslolum Building, Lewis Park, Courtenay; Sunday Mornings – 10 & 11, (most Sundays) at [email protected] Worship 10 am; Ev. Bill Pakosz, ph. 250-923-6176; Elkhorn Leisure Centre, 10 Richhill Ave E, Elkhorn, CAMROSE: 4901 42 Street T4V 1A2; Website: www.churchofchristcourtenay.org, MB: Call to confirm meeting place or other BEAMSVILLE: 4900 John St., L0R 1B6; Sunday AM Bible study 10 am; Sunday AM worship Email: [email protected] information: Wilf Rogers, 204-722-2293 Bible Classes: 9:30 am, Worship: 10:30 am, service 11 am; Thursday Bible Study 7 PM; Mailing address: 2239 Oyster Garden Rd, or Ken Starnes,306-435-2512: Small groups meeting throughout the Phone: (780) 672-1220 (Office); Campbell River. BC V9H 1E7 email: [email protected] week; Don Smith, ev. 905-563-7655 (off); Evangelist: David Friesen; e-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CRESTON: Call for service times and place: WINNIPEG (Central): Sun. Worship 10, Bible classes website: www.beamsvillechurchofchrist.ca Website: www.camrosechurchofchrist.org David & Diane Phypers: 250-428-5937 11:15, Eve.6 p.m. Wed. 7 p.m.; (204) 475-6462 Fax: (413) 677-6165; Mail: 170 St. Mary’s Road, BRAMALEA: 750 Clark Blvd., L6T 3Y2; EDMONTON Church of Christ: meeting place in CROFTON: 1288 Smith Rd. Box 45, V0R 1R0; Winnipeg, MB R2H 1H9; (905) 792-2297; [email protected]; Northwest of city, 13015 – 116 Avenue NW; Phone for time; (250) 246-3659. Website: www.winnipegchurch.ca Sunday worship 10:00, Bible class 11:15; Ofc 780-455-1049; Mail: 11532 – 130 Street NW, Jim Hobbs, sec. for elders (204)261-9861 Adult Bible Study Thursday 1:30 pm, Edmonton AB T5M 1A4; Sun 9:30 am Bible classes; DELTA: Delta Christian School, 53rd & Jay Manimtim, ev. ([email protected]) Kevin Hunter, ev, (905) 455-5796 (res); 10:30 am Worship; Wed 7 pm Bible study Ladner Trunk Road, Ladner; 9:45, 10:45; Midweek: www.bramaleacofc.ca CARE groups at the building and in seven homes Call for times; PO Box 18623, RPO Ladner, Delta, BC WINNIPEG (Portage Ave): (phone for location and other times); V4K 4V7; contact Larry Hoff (604) 943-1468; Portage Avenue church of Christ: BRANTFORD: 267 North Park St., N3R 4L2; Elders: Henri Bouchard, Walter Hreczuch, Kirby Salter; Ron Bailey (604) 943-7517 4000 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Sun. 10, 11, Mid-week, call for times; Evangelists: Bruce Boland 905-380-8479, (Chapel at “Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens & contact Curtis Thompson, 519-504-6185; Emanuel Burnstad 587-599-9445; KELOWNA: Spring Valley Church of Christ, Funeral Home”); Mailing address is email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]; #106 - 1580 Springfield Road, 629 Muriel Street, Winnipeg, MB R2Y 0Y1 Mike Gray 905-387-5680, email: [email protected] Web: edmontonchurchofchrist.org Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 5V4 Sun. 10:30, Worship time at 10:00 a.m., Bible study immediately office (519) 759-6630 Charlie McKnight, ev., Ph. 250-862-8739, after; Contacts are Scott Johnson 204-295-9712, SOUTH EDMONTON: Southwood Community Centre email: [email protected] Shawn Leblanc 204-887-6407, CHESLEY & AREA: Call for time and place of 1880 – 37 street NW, Edmonton, AB; Gerald Knutson 204-471-2935 meetings. Padfield: 519-934-0441; David Vance: Mailing Address: P. O. Box 42126 Edmonton, AB T6K NANAIMO: 1720 Meredith Rd., V9S 2M4; 519-507-5070; Ron Zavitz: 519-506-6952 4C4; Evangelist: Roy Graneau; 780-902-1329 Sun. 10:00, 11:00, Wed. meeting in homes PROVINCE OF NEW BRUNSWICK Sun. 10:00 adult & children’s Bible class, 7:00 PM. Please phone for times and place. COLLINGWOOD: 494 10th Street, Collingwood, 11:00 worship; Midweek CARE Groups in homes Wayne Peckett, (250) 758-6985, [email protected] MONCTON: 365 Pine Glen Rd., Riverview Ontario L9Y 2H1; Email: [email protected]; (phone evangelist for details); (Moncton), E1B 4J8; Sun. 10, Wed. 7:30 p.m.; Phone 705-444-0010; Minister: Les Cramp, Phone Web: southedmontonchurchofchrist.org NORTH BEND Church of Christ: Stephane Maillet, ev., (506) 204-8365 519-538-5184; Cell 519-375-0559; Sunday Study Email: [email protected] North Bend Community Hall, 48846 Highline Road, (Office) (506) 872-3179 (H) (506) 988-0098 (C) 10:00 a.m. & Worship 11 a.m.; Study Thursday North Bend; Sun. 10:30 am; Mailing address: Emails: [email protected]; 2 p.m.; Please join us for worship, Bible study or LLOYDMINSTER Church of Christ: 4702 56 Ave., 47220 Green Ranch Road, North Bend, BC, V0K 1C1 [email protected] fellowship at any time. Mailing Address: Box 88, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0X9; Bordy Krogsgaard 604-867-9420 FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ Sun. 10:00, 11:00; Mid-week in Homes, call for AddedMembersOfChurchOfChrist CORNWALL: 105 3rd St W Cornwall, ON K6J 2N9 information; Off (780) 875-4056; Lee Patmore, ev.; PRINCE GEORGE: 9465 Old Summit Road South, Mid-week study: Wednesday 7 pm res: (306) 825-2505; cell (306) 821-7446 V2K 5S8, Sunday worship – 10 AM, 250-962-6978 SAINT JOHN: Meeting in the home of Sunday Service: 10 am Bible Study/Children’s e-mail: [email protected] or 250-562-6708 Fred and Linda Nelson at 10:00 AM. Classes: 11 am Service Call 506 847 1780 for directions Mailing website: churchofchristcornwall.ca MEDICINE HAT: Crescent Heights Church of Christ, PRINCE RUPERT Church of Christ: address: 61 Bel-Air Avenue Rothesay, N. B. E2E OL5 ph: 613-933-1825; email: [email protected] 655 Stewart Dr. NW, T1A 7C2; Sun. 10, 11, 7; 977 Prince Rupert Blvd.; PO Box 324, V8J 3P9; Thursday night Bible study at 6:30 p.m. Evangelist: Allen Bojarski Wed. 7; Jamie Lobert, ev. (403) 527-7346 or Sunday Bible classes 11:00 Chairman: Jeremy Bojarski (403) 527-7311 (off) am, worship 10:00 am; Thurs. 7 pm; Treasurer: Mark Duperron Contact: Meynard Carlow (250) 624-4449 (off) NEW YORK STATE RED DEER: Davenport Church of Christ, or (250) 624-3347 FENWICK: 765 Welland Ave. Sun, 9:45, 11, 6:00 pm; NIAGARA FALLS: 2011 Tennessee Ave., 68 Donlevy Avenue, Red Deer,T4R 2Y8, Wed. 7:00 pm; P.O. Box 416, L0S 1C0; Niagara Falls, NY, 14305; Off (716)285-6534, tel. 403-347-3986; (fax) 403.347.332, Edward Klym, SALMON ARM: 490- 5th Ave, S.W. V1E 1V4; (905) 892-5661; Email: [email protected] Home (716) 297-6563; Sunday Bible study 10 am, Minister/Evangelist; Sunday morning worship: Sunday 10:00; Call for times and locations of Website: www.fenwickchurchofchrist.ca worship 11 AM, Wed. 7 PM. 10:00 am, Sunday School: 11:00 am; other meetings; 250-833-0927; Doug Kendig, and Minister Eddie J. Cornelius; cell:716-478-5278, Wednesday Bible Class: 7:00 pm Gordon Parmenter, elders; website: sa4CHRIST.com GRIMSBY: 164 Mountain St, Grimsby, ON L3M 4E7 e-mail: [email protected]; Email: [email protected] Sun: Worship: 10:00 am, Bible Class: 11:00 am website: www.niagarafallscofc.com Website: www.reddeerchurchofchrist.com SOUTH BURNABY Church of Christ Wed: Bible Class: 7:00 pm Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/rdcoc (Metro Vancouver): 7485 Salisbury Ave., Burnaby Minister: George Mansfield; Phone 905-945-9066 BC V5E 3A5; Sunday worship: 10 a.m.; Bible classes NIAGARA FALLS: LaSalle church of Christ 1121 North Military Rd, Niagara Falls NY 14304 ST. ALBERT: Sunday Worship: 10:15 a.m. at the for all ages: 10:45; Midweek groups meet in homes. GUELPH: Sun. 10:00, 11:00, Wed. 7:00 Phone: 716-283-1214; Sun. Bible Study 9:45 a.m., St. Albert Seniors Center at 7 Tache St., St. Albert; Kirk Ruch, ev.; [email protected]; evs. Johnathan Ledbetter (226) 343-0925 Worship 11:00 a.m., Wed. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study: 7:00 at – Conor Wilkerson, youth; Office: Jason Rollins (519) 760-4694 Evangelist: Mark R. Dailey (716-754-2752) call for address, Mailing Address: 20 Desmarais [email protected]; (604) 522-7721; Call for meeting locations. Email: [email protected] Cres., St. Albert, AB T8N 5X7; (780) 690-9947, Website: www.sbchurch.ca www.GuelphChurchOfChrist.com Website: lasallechurchofchrist.org E-mail: [email protected], webpage: www.stalbertchurchofchrist.org SURREY: (Greater Vancouver):15042 92nd Ave., HAILEYBURY: Meeting in homes, usually Sundays at V3R 5V7; Sun. 10, 11, 6; Ron Beckett, ev., PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA 4 PM but call to confirm place and time. Week day 604-594-1796. Bible studies by appointment, Mailing address: PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA HALIFAX: 48 Convoy Ave., B3N 2P8; Box 702, P0J 1K0; Mike & Judy Tinney VANCOUVER (Oakridge): 6970 Oak St., V6P 3Z6; Sun. 9:45 & 11 am; Tuesday 7 pm 705-672-9241 or e-mail: [email protected] ABBOTSFORD (Central Valley): Sun. 10:30, 11; English services: Sun. 10, 11, Milton Diaz, ev., David Cariaga, ev. (902) 443-9628 (off), Please call for Thursday evening bible study 604-432-1749 (res.). Cell (902) 410-8496 HAMILTON: Fennell Ave. Church of Christ, and Wed. morning ladies class locations. Wayne Taylor, 9sec. (902) 876-7402 321 East 27 Street (at Fennell), Meeting place for Sunday mornings only is: VERNON: 4107 Pleasant Valley Rd, V1T 4M1; L8V 3G8; Sunday 10:00, 11:00, 6:00; 32026 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford, Sun. 10, 11; Murray Ververda, ev., (250) 545-6892 KENTVILLE: 177 Middle Dyke Rd. exit 12 off Wednesday 7:00; (905) 385-5775 (off.); in the Clearwood Room. Mailing address: (off) www.vernonchurchofchrist.com; Hwy 101, Sun. 11, 10; Wed. 6; Box 26, B4N 3V9; Randy Morritt, ev. #4 – 3292 Elmwood Dr.; V2S 6B2; email: [email protected] Contact Jack Bearden; (902) 538-3329 [email protected] Norm Weir, ev. 604-850-8670 (off); or Ray Fisher [email protected] Chris Gardner, sec., (905) 388-9174: 859-5973 (res). If no answer 604-855-2394; VICTORIA (South Island Church of Christ): www.live4jesus.ca Website: www.churchofchristhamilton.com email: [email protected] Mailing address: South Island Church of Christ, c/o 1600 Charlton Rd. Victoria, B.C. V9E 2C8; MILL VILLAGE: 3557 Indian Road Shubenacadie, NS NORTH HAMILTON: Sun. Bible Study, 9:30–10:30; CAMPBELL RIVER: 226 Hilchey Road Meeting address: Westshore Chamber of Commerce, B0N 2H0; Sunday Worship Times: Fellowship at 9:30 Worship: 10:30–11:30; meetings at YMCA building, Campbell River, BC V9W 1P4; Contact: Office 2830 Aldwynd Rd., Langford, BC.; a.m., Bible class and Sunday school at 10 a.m.; 79 James St. S. Wednesday Bible Study 6:30–7:30 (250) 923-5233; Charles Witty (250) 923-6396; Worship service 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Worship at 11 a.m. Tuesday night Bible study For information re. place of meeting, Jim McGeachy (250) 286-3780; Contacts: Dick Morton 250-479-8480, at 7 p.m. Ladies Bible study class at noon on please call 905-389-8308 [email protected] L/S Walters 250-478-7275, Don Knox 250-382-0824; Thursdays. 902-758-4252 (to leave a message c/o Winston Sandassie, 286 East 26th Street, e-mail: [email protected] at the church building), 902-758-2633 J. Mackey, Hamilton ON L8V 3E1; email: [email protected] [email protected]
April 2019 Page 26 Gospel Herald HAMILT0N (Stoney Creek): 105 King St. E., L8G 1L1 OSHAWA: Cedar Park Church of Christ THESSALON: 8 Albert St. off Hwy. 17; PLESSISVILLE: Centre Communautaire, 905-664-1130 (off); Sun. 10, 11; 566 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa, L1G 4V3 Sun. 10-11, Wed. 7 pm; Mailing address: 1745 Ave. Fournier; Sun. 6.00 & 7.00 pm (summer worship 10) Contact Ben Wiebe; Sun. 9:45, 11:00, 7; Thursday 7:00 pm; Rick Klazinga, sec, Bill Bunting, interim ev; Ev.Yvon Beaudoin,(418)728 5240; Website: www.patchworkinthecheek.com Church Phone. 905-434-1258 (Please leave a Box 708, P0R 1L0; 705-254-9012(Bill); e-mail: [email protected] ; message) Santiago Molina, ev. 416-751-6879 705-842-3340(O/F); email: [email protected] Mailing Address: c/o André Coté, HUNTSVILLE: Huntsville Public Library, 2069 Ave. St-Louis, Plessisville, QC G6L 2N8 7 Minerva St. E., Sun. 10:00, c/o Dave Preston, OTTAWA (Riverview Park): 1515 Chomley Cres., TILLSONBURG: Mailing address: Box 331, (705) 789-7697, 491 Fowlers Rd., R.R.#5, K1G 0V9; Sun. Sunday School 10 am, N4G 4H8; Call for Service Time and Place: QUEBEC CITY: 2980 De Verteuil St (corner Jean-Noel Huntsville, Ont., P1H 2N5. Other contacts: Worship 11 am, 6 pm, Wed. 7 pm 519-875-2021; 519-688-8121 St); Mailing address: PO Box 9041 STN Sainte-Foy, Ken Smith, (705) 789-8292 Robert MacRury, ev., 613-737-0701, Quebec, QC G1V 4A8, Sunday School: 9:30 AM; Website: www.ottawachurchofchrist.com TINTERN: 4359 Spring Creek Rd., Vineland, ON Sunday worship: 10:30 AM (French); Wed. 7:00 PM HUNTSVILLE: 36 Hilltop Dr., P1H 1C5 (off Hwy. Ottawa church of Christ facebook L0R 2C0; Worship at 9:45 a.m. with classes to (Phone in Summer) 418-651-3664 (of); 11BN); Sun. 9:45, 11, 7; Ken Skinner, 705-382-2283 follow; Sunday p.m. call for times and locations; Yvon Beaudoin, ev. 418-728-5240; or Evelyn Preston, sec. 705-767-3237. OTTAWA (West): The Olde Forge Community Wed. 7:00 pm; Noel Walker ev.; email: [email protected]; Roger Paradis, ev. Resource Centre, 2730 Carling Avenue, Ottawa; Cindy Whitfield, Children’s Minister; 418-831-8690; email: [email protected] Ice Lake (Manitoulin Island): (1 mile South of Mailing Address: West Ottawa Church of Christ, Matthew Burrows, ev.; (905) 563 6311 (off.) Hwy 540, Ice Lake, ON); Mailing address: c/o Bill Schlarb, 361 Viewmont Drive, Ottawa, ON, [email protected]. PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN 408A Robertson Rd., Gore Bay, Ontario P0P 1H0; K2E 7R9; Sunday morning: 10 am. Bible study, Sunday: classes 10 am, Worship 11 am; midweek – 11 am; Worship service Contacts: Bill Schlarb, TORONTO (Bayview Ave.): 1708 Bayview Ave., BENGOUGH: E. side Hwy. 34; Sun. 10:30, 11:15; call for information: David Cariaga 905 872-2098 613-224-8507; Bruce Veinot, 613-592-0291 M4G 3C4 (1 block S. of Eglinton); Sun. 10, 11; Doug Coroluick, Box 224 S0C 0K0; (306) 268-2062. email: [email protected], Wed. 7; Michael Hilborn, [email protected]; KENORA: 101 Norman Dr.; Sun. 10, 11; website: www.westottawacofc.ca 609-319 Merton St. Toronto, ON M4S 1A5 ESTEVAN: 1302 8th St., S4A 1H6; 634-3116; Sun. P.O. Box 2905, P9N 3X8; Phone 807-466-1449 (416) 489-7405 (office) 10, 11, 7; Wed. 7; Tim Pippus, ev., 634-8195, res. Earle Rattai, ev., 807-548-2245; OWEN SOUND: 835 10th Ave. E., N4K 3H8; E-mail: [email protected] email: [email protected] Sun. 9:45, 11:00, 6 pm; Thurs. 7; Brian Thompson, TORONTO (Scarborough): website: www.estevanchurchofchrist.org ev. (519) 376-6702 (off.), 372-2155 (res.); 2035 Kennedy Road, Toronto, Ontario M1T 3G2 KINGSTON: 446 College St., K7L 4M7; email: [email protected] DELTA Toronto East Hotel, (Leaside Suite) Kennedy GRAVELBOURG: 300-2nd Ave. E., Box 507, Sunday 10, 11 a.m.; (off) 613-546-5409, website: www.owensoundcofc.com & 401 East; Sunday Shool 10:15, Worship 11:15; S0H 1X0; Sun. 10:30; (306) 648-3435 [email protected] Thurs. 7:00pm (in homes) Darrell Buchanan, ev PETERBOROUGH: The Board Room, (Mailing Address: 300 Borough Drive, KITCHENER (Southwest): Sunday 10:30 AM, Please Parkway Place Mall, Landsdowne Street W.; P.O. Box 47011, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 4Z7) KENOSEE VILLAGE: Moose Mountain find us at http://swkitchenerchurchofchrist.org/ Mailing address: c/o Bob and Carol Myers, Church Phone: 416-970-3835; Church of Christ, Mailing address: PO Box 184, or Facebook.com/swkcoc. 2567 Dummer-Asphodel, Norwood, ON K0L 2V0. Website: www.scarboroughchurchofchrist.com Kenosee Village, SK S0C 2S0; Sunday 10:00; Sunday 10 & 10:45; Wed. The Board Room, 7:00 pm, Devon Bennett, Minister, 905-686-2486, Office (306) 577-2477 Mid-week: LONDON: 186 Gammage Street, London ON Bob Myers (705) 760-2661 Cell: 416-970-3835; or Paul Moore (306) 575-0218 N5Y 2B3; (519) 672-2426; Sun. Worship 10 AM, Fax: 905-428-1579; email: [email protected] [email protected] Contact: M. Pennington, 519-872-7629; PINE ORCHARD: 16716 Warden Ave (just south of Email: [email protected]; Vivian Rd.) 3 km east of Newmarket; Sunday School TORONTO (Harding Ave.): 47 Harding Ave., LLOYDMINSTER Church of Christ: 4702 56 Ave., P. Fewster, 519-672-2426; 10 am except July/August, Worship 11 am; M6M 3A3; Sun. 10, 11, 7; Wed. 7; 416-244-9152; Mailing Address: Box 88, Lloydminster, AB T9V 0X9; Email: [email protected] Mailing address: Judy Yaksich, Sec. contact; Aikins Wiredu, 905-216-6896; Sun. 10:00, 11:00; Mid-week in Homes, call for S12125 Sideroad 17, RR #1, Sunderland, ON Bernard Worloson, 416-742-8292; information; Off (780) 875-4056; Lee Patmore, ev.; MEAFORD: 113 Nelson St. W. N4L 1G3; Sunday L0C 1H0; phone: (705) 357-1224 Twi service available last Sunday of the month, res: (306) 825-2505; cell (306) 821-7446 School 9:45–10:30 a.m., Morning Worship 11:00 Email: [email protected] and Spanish Classes, Mondays 7:30 p.m., e-mail: [email protected] Sunday night: home locations will be posted on the Santiago Molina (416) 751-6879. web page each month; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. PORT COLBORNE: 700 Steele St., Port Colborne, ON MOOSE JAW: 901 James Street, Moose Jaw, SK Kevin Cleary, ev.; (519) 538-1750; L3K 4Z2; Sun. worship 10:00, SS 10:15, TORONTO (Strathmore Blvd.): 346 Strathmore Blvd. S6H 3H5; (306) 693-4064 (off.); [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Adult SS 11:00; (905) 732-2465 M4C 1N3 (across from Coxwell subway station); Call for times of worship. website: http://www.meafordcofc.ca/ 416-461-7406; Sun. 9:45, 11, 6; Wed. 7; Check website for monthly changes REXDALE: Thistle Town Community Service Centre Elders: Peter Dwomoh 416-462-3616; Stephen Gill REGINA (Northwest): 4400 4th Avenue 925 Albion Rd, Etobicoke, ON 416-265-2496, Marvin Johnson 647-350-3755 x 269, Regina S4T 0H8 (in the Orr Centre) MISSISSAUGA: Mail address: Bible Class: 10:00 AM Worship: 11:00 AM Moises Velasco 905-591-0361, Jean Volcy Sunday: 9:45am Classes: 11:15am Mississauga Church of Christ; PO Box 42264 Minister:Derrick Grant Contact: 416-893-2241 905-237-3312; Bob Hibbard, ev. 416-461-7406, Contact: Dr. Leslie Williams 128 Queen Street S., Mississauga ON L5M 5Z5 email: [email protected] [email protected]; Max Craddock, ev. E-mail: [email protected] Place of Worship: McKinnon Public School, (Key To The Kingdom); 647-346-2076, 3270 Tacc Drive, Mississauga ON L5M 0H3; ST. CATHARINES: 439 Ontario St. N., L2N 4M9; e-mail [email protected]; SASKATOON: Sunday, Worship 10 AM, Wed,7 PM; Worship: 10:30 – 11:30 AM; Sun. 9:30, 10:30, 6; Wed. 7:00; 935-9581 (off.); Marlon Molina, ev., [email protected]; Phone for summer schedule; Bible Class 9:30 to 10:15 AM; Jeremiah Cisco, ev.; Email: [email protected]; Santiago Molina (Spanish) ev, 416-751-6879, Office: 343-7922; Lead Minister: Mike Parker; Contact Marc Mattadeen; WebSite: www.stcatharinescofc.ca websites: www.strathmorecofc.ca; Senior Minister: Bob Parker; Email: [email protected] www.keytothekingdom.ca Location & Mail:134 Cardinal Cres. S7L 6H6; Phone: 647-473-6972; Bill Currie: 905-826,4816 ST. THOMAS: 60 S. Edgeware Rd, N5P 2H6; Fax: 343-1589; Email: [email protected] 519-633-2210 Sun 10,11 Wednesday 7 pm; VANDELEUR: Now meeting in the home of Morgan Bob Parker: [email protected] Web address www.mississaugacofc.ca Bob Jackson, 519-633-1123 and Diann Petch, 43 Brackenbury Street, Markdale. Mike Parker: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone 519-986-2449; Sunday 10 and worship at 11; SARNIA: 796 Errol Rd E N7V 2G7 Gordon Dennis, PO Box 274 Mount Forest, ON SWIFT CURRENT: Church of Christ, Box 1103, NEW LISKEARD: 554 Helmer Pedersen Drive, Bible Study Sunday 9:30 am N0G 2L0, 519-323-2424; Email: [email protected] Swift Current, SK, S9H 3X3; Sun. 11; New Liskeard; Sun. 9:30, 10:30; Wed. 7:00; Worship 10:45, Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 pm Susan Eidem, sec., 306-741-9925; Contacts: Jim Robertson, PO Box 1556, Mail to: [email protected] WATERLOO church of Christ: 470 Glenelm Cres., (call for location of meetings) New Liskeard ON; P0J 1P0; (705) 647-5488, Phone (519) 339-1161 Waterloo, ON N2L 5C8; (519) 885-6330 (off); Email: [email protected] Sun, 9:30, 10:30, Wed 7:00 pm, Jamie Azzoparde, WEYBURN: 1115 First Ave. NE (Hwy. 13E), SAULT STE. MARIE (Pinehill): 132 Cunningham 519-885-6330, e-mail: [email protected] S4H 0N2; Sun. 9:30, 10:30, 7; Wed. 6:30 p.m.; NEWMARKET: 230 Davis Dr., L3Y 2N4; Road, P6B 1N4; (705)949-4988; Sunday 9:40 AM, website: [email protected] John Smith, ev. 306-842-6424 (off) Sunday worship 10 am, 10:40 AM; call for Sunday PM time; Bible classes 11:15 am; Wednesday, please call Wednesday 7 PM; Elders: P. Bailey (705) 256-6789), WINDSOR (West Side): 2255 Totten St., N9B 1X6 for time and location; Nathan Pickard, C. Whitfield (705) 254-6153; http://pinehillcoc.ca (E. of Huron Church Rd.); 254-6262 or 945-4851; ev.; 905-895-6502 (off); Sun. 9:45, 11, 5:30; Wed. 7:30; Drew Chapados, ev., Advertising Rates email: [email protected] SELKIRK: 1/2 km n. of village 785 Sandison Ave., Windsor, N9E 4T3; www.newmarketchurchofchrist.ca 58 Erie St. N., Selkirk, On. N0A 1P0 (519) 250-4407; Email: [email protected] Sun 10 & 11am. Wed.7:00pm. Full page...... $64.00 NIAGARA FALLS: 3901 Dorchester Rd. N., L2J 3A8, PROVINCE OF QUEBEC Two Columns...... $50.00 (905) 356-3412 (turn E. on Thorold Stone Rd. from SOUTH RIVER: Jaspar St. S.; off Ottawa St. W.; Half Page...... $40.00 QEW and left on Dorchester Rd.); Sunday Worship Sun. 10, 11, 6; Wed. 7:00; Box 549, P0A 1X0; MONTREAL: (English/French/Ashante): 10:30 AM, Sunday School 11:30 AM Wed. 7:30 Chris Nicholson, ev. (705) 384-5252 5611 RUE ANGERS One Column...... $28.50 Adult & Children’s classes; Darrin Douglas, (minister) COTE-ST-PAUL (MONTREAL) QUEBEC H4E 4A7 Quarter Page...... $25.00 905-356-3412, [email protected]; STRATFORD: 478 Brunswick St.,N5A 3N6; Sunday 10, 11, 6:30; Wednesday 7:00 (English) Bruce Boland (youth/involvement minister) Sunday Worship 10:00, Wednesday - various Ph 514-564-6780; Fax 514-564-6781, Per Column Inch...... $4.95 905-356-3412, [email protected]; activities 7:00 pm, please call for details; Email: [email protected], It is best to reserve space well ahead website: www.niagaracoc.com Voice mail (519) 273-5280; Greg Toohey, ev, Website: www.greatermontrealchurchofchrist.com of publication time. Copy must be in 519-635-5921; Contacts: John Brush NORTH BAY: 73 Gertrude St. E.; Box 745, P1B 8J8; (519) 625-1054; Charles Kippax (519) 539-6931 MONTREAL: (South-West • English/French/Spanish): our hands early in the month previous Sun. 10:00; (705) 472-7040 (off.); Ville Emard Church of Christ, 6259 Monk Blvd., to date of issue. email: [email protected]; SUDBURY: 2663 Bancroft Dr. P3B 1T7; Montreal, QC, H4E 3H8 (2 streets east of the Website: www.northbaycoc.ca Sun. 10, 11, 6; Wed. 7 PM; 705-560-3964; Monk subway station, 10 minute s from Downtown); Contact: Gospel Herald, Elders Wes Bailey, Don Stringer (514) 765-8919. Simultaneous electronic translation: OMAGH: 9850 Britannia Road, Milton, ON L9E 0E4; Sunday 10, 11, Wed. 7; Website: www.vecoc.org; PO Box 338 Clarksburg PO 10, 11; website: www.omaghchurch.org, SUNDRIDGE: #10500 Hwy. 124 N. Roger Saumur, ev. (514) 602-5105; Clarksburg, ON N0H 1J0, Mailing address: Harold Ellis, Sec., 7435 Twiss Rd., Sunday School 10:00, Worship 11:00, Wed. 7:00 e-mail: [email protected] RR # 3, Campbellville, ON L0P 1B0 Robert Gieg (705) 380-0907 Phone: 416-706-5633, Email- [email protected] Don Preston (705) 384-7058 E-mail: [email protected]
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