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March 25, 2025

The Story of Michal - One of My Favourite Characters

March 25, 2025/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
The Story of Michal - One of My Favourite Characters

In this post, Pastor Russell shares about one of his favourite characters in the Bible. Michal, a character beyond easy interpretation.

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March 25, 2025/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ 44 Comments
Theology, Post, Biblical Reflection
Michal, David, Old Testament
March 25, 2025

A Guide to Picking Bible Translations

March 25, 2025/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
A Guide to Picking Bible Translations

Ever wondered which Bible translation you should get? Here is a guide to help you out.

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March 25, 2025/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ 29 Comments
Biblical Reflection, Post, Practical
Bible Translations, Bible
February 29, 2024

A God Made in Our Image

February 29, 2024/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
A God Made in Our Image

Who we picture God to be says a lot about how we assume things should be. In today’s post, we unpack this and begin to plot a way forward.

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February 29, 2024/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ 1 Comment
Biblical Reflection, Post, Reflection, Theology
Disability, Image of God
May 25, 2023

The Memorial of Frank Bennett

May 25, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
The Memorial of Frank Bennett

On May 24, 2023, we held a memorial for our departed brother in Christ, Frank Bennett. This is an audio recording of the service.

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May 25, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Call to Action, Post, Special Service
Frank Bennett, Memory, Funeral
May 11, 2023

Choral Music with David Kruse and Bruce Moore

May 11, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
Choral Music with David Kruse and Bruce Moore

On May 7th, we held Choral Music in Church, our last Music in Church concert until the fall. David Kruse and Bruce Moore performed special numbers and led well-known favourites. Check out the recording!

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May 11, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Special Service
Concert, Choral Music, Bruce Moore
May 04, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - Self Evaluation Report Card

May 04, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - Self Evaluation Report Card

This week, Linden challenges us to make a report card. However, this one is not just for grades in school but for improving our walk with God.

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May 04, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ Comment
Advice, Call to Action, Post, Practical, Reflection
Lessons from the Classroom, Report Card, Self-reflection
April 27, 2023

TMBC Hymn Sing with Wayne Unrau and the East Side Choir

April 27, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
TMBC Hymn Sing with Wayne Unrau and the East Side Choir

On April 23rd, Wayne Unrau and the East Side Choir put on a Hymn Sing night to benefit Turtle Mountain Bible Camp. Check this amazing concert recording out!

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April 27, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Post, Special Service
Wayne Unrau, East Side Choir, TMBC, Hymn Sing, Music
April 20, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - Adding a SPARK Into Your Devotions

April 20, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - Adding a SPARK Into Your Devotions

Today, Linden tells us about the SPARK exercise program, showing us how to utilize it to go deeper into the Word.

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April 20, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ Comment
Advice, Call to Action, Post, Practical
Lessons from the Classroom, SPARK, Exercise
April 06, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - A New Model to Stop Habitual Sin Part Two

April 06, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - A New Model to Stop Habitual Sin Part Two

Today, Linden continues exploring the use of CPS to address the sin in our own lives, arriving at a solution to the problem he has identified with online chess.

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April 06, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ Comment
Advice, Post, Practical
Lessons from the Classroom, CPS, ALSUP, Sin
March 30, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - A New Model to Stop Habitual Sin Part One

March 30, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - A New Model to Stop Habitual Sin Part One

In the classroom, there is a system used to proactively address problems before they arise. Today, Linden shows us how to apply it to our personal struggles with sin.

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March 30, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ Comment
Advice, Post, Practical
Linden Guenther, Sin, CPS, ALSUP, Lessons from the Classroom
March 23, 2023

Revival

March 23, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers
Revival

With the revival that began in Asbury now spreading throughout the US, Evelyn Rogers has one question for us: are we ready?

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March 23, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers/ Comment
Post, Reflection
Revival, Asbury
March 16, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - Perspective

March 16, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - Perspective

In this first lesson from the classroom, Linden teaches us that sometimes the best way to tackle a challenge is to first consider changing our perspective.

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March 16, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ 1 Comment
Advice, Post, Practical, Reflection
Lessons from the Classroom, Personal Story
March 09, 2023

Lessons From The Classroom - An Introduction to a New Series

March 09, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther
Lessons From The Classroom - An Introduction to a New Series

This week Linden Guenther joins the blog as a regular contributor, introducing his new “Lessons from the Classroom” series that will seek to show us new things about our faith and our Lord.

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March 09, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Linden Guenther/ 2 Comments
Post
Lessons from the Classroom, Faith
March 02, 2023

Loud Music With Slowburn

March 02, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
Loud Music With Slowburn

On February 26th, 2023, we held a Loud Music Concert with the special band Slowburn. Check it out!

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March 02, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ 2 Comments
Post, Special Service
Concert, Loud Music
February 23, 2023

God Knows by Frank Bennett

February 23, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
God Knows by Frank Bennett

When Frank Bennett was still with us, he lent me two journals filled with sermon ideas he was working on. Here is one of them.

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February 23, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Biblical Reflection, Post
Frank Bennett, Guest
February 16, 2023

Anointing with Oil

February 16, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
Anointing with Oil

This week I was asked to pray over someone for healing with the other deacons, anointing them with oil. This is what I have learned that this right is about.

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February 16, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Advice, Biblical Reflection, Post, Prayer
Anointing With Oil, Healing
February 09, 2023

Faith In the Unseen

February 09, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers
Faith In the Unseen

The forces of God are at work all around you, Evelyn Rodgers reminds us today. Perhaps we should spend more time focusing on the work of God on our behalf and living accordingly.

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February 09, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers/ Comment
Biblical Reflection, Post
Angels, Unseen, Spiritual Warfare
February 02, 2023

A Quiet Night of Music at the Church With Fender Hill and the BCJS Experience

February 02, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
A Quiet Night of Music at the Church With Fender Hill and the BCJS Experience

On January 29th, we held A Quiet Night of Music at the Church With Fender Hill and the BCJS Experience. It was fantastic! Check the recording out!

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February 02, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Biblical Reflection, Special Service, Post
Music, Soft Music, Fender Hill, The BCJS Experience
January 12, 2023

A Cup Running Over

January 12, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers
A Cup Running Over

What fills our lives is what overflows through our mouths. This week, Evelyn Rodgers asks us when we talk to others, what do we talk of?

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January 12, 2023/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Evelyn Rodgers/ Comment
Evangelism, Advice, Post
Cup Running Over, Evangelism, Evangelical
December 29, 2022

What I Am Thankful for In 2022

December 29, 2022/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen
What I Am Thankful for In 2022

The year is at an end and so here is my annual non-exhaustive list in no particular order of the things I am thankful for in 2022.

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December 29, 2022/ MacGregor Evangelical Mennonite Church/ Russell Doerksen/ Comment
Post, Reflection
2022, Thankfulness
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