MacGregor EMC

Today, David Kruse is preaching, sharing a bit about his own faith journey with scripture and looking at how the story of the Road to Emmaus has impacted him.

Today, we look at the story of Palm Sunday in the book of John, where we see our Lord going to his death undeterred, and we ask ourselves, “Will we go with Him?”

Join us for this live recording of our annual Good Friday Service, in which we remember the passion of Jesus Christ and our role in it.

Today, in our final Sunday of Lent, we look at what it means to be asked to go to the death for our faith in Jesus Christ.

Today, we continue our short time in Lent by looking at the most widely known passage in the Bible, and seeing what it has to tell us about what it means to reach out to others.

Today, we begin our short time in Lent by looking at the story of Christ's temptation in the book of Mark and seeing what it tells us about our own ministries.

Today we have Bill McCaskell of Onehope Canada with us sharing an update, as well as about the wonderful Identity we can find in Jesus Christ.

Today we have guest speaker Les Kroeker from Portage Evangelical with us, asking us if we are willing to put down before God the things important to us.

Today, Epiphany comes to an end by looking at the Transfiguration, which tells us a lot about what it means that God is with us all. It is also communion!

Today, we continue our time in Epiphany by looking at when Jesus began to preach, only to be met with a terrible testimony.

Today, Wayne Unrau is with us, sharing his favourite hymns to whet our appetite for his upcoming hymn sings. We also look at the story of Jesus’ baptism in Mark, seeing what it has to say to both “good” believers as well as those who are not.

Today, we continue on in the season of Epiphany by looking at a passage that shows just who our Lord is, as well as what we are to do now in response.

Today, we kick off the season of Epiphany by looking at a passage about two kings, both wee but for very different reasons. It is also communion, so make sure to have your elements ready.

Over the past two weeks, we were privileged to have two engaging young preachers, Brady Demmans and Tyson Murray, share with us about what God has placed on their hearts.

Happy New Year! Today, is the last Sunday of the Christmas season, so we have for you the Christmas Service we held on December 25th!

Today, we come to the end of our Advent series by talking about the Love our God has for all of His creation.

Today, we continue to the third Sunday of Advent by talking about the joy we have in Jesus Christ that we need to share with the world.

Today, we continue to the second Sunday of Advent by talking about Peace. It is also communion Sunday, so make sure to have your elements together!

Today, we kick off Advent by talking about hope. Also, Wayne Unrau is with us to sing and share a story from his life that shows hope in God is always well placed.

Today, we have special guest Albert Martens with us to share about his and his wife Edna's work using athletics to spread the gospel message.

Today, we continue our look at the book of Jonah by going through the fourth chapter, where we learn how it is not our job to judge but instead to reach out. It is also Child Dedication Sunday!

Today, we continue our look at the book of Jonah by going through the third chapter, where we see that there is too much that needs to be done now to focus only on tomorrow.

Today, we continue our look at the book of Jonah by going through the second chapter, where we see that all are called to give up their idols and turn to God.

Today, counsellor Wayne Friesen is with us, giving a talk about self-care: how we should think about it, the results and how we can live it out.

Today, counsellor Wayne Friesen is with us, talking about depression: how we can think about it, recognize it, and begin to address it.

Today, we look at the book of Revelation, asking the question “What is going on here?” We also have communion, so make sure to have your elements together!

Today, counsellor Wayne Friesen is with us, giving a talk about anxiety: how we can think about it, recognize it, and begin to address it.

Today, Chris and Revita Kroeker are with us to share on what they are up to on the Paraguayan Mission Field.

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.

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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?

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.

There are two accounts of the Christmas story in scripture, both of which focus on very different details. Together, though, they paint a bigger picture of who Jesus Christ will be.

December 9th marked the return of the annual MEMC Christmas Concert. It was a wonderful night of performances, capped off by snacks for everyone to enjoy. Here you will find an edited audio recording. I hope you enjoy!

This week I was sick, which has helped me understand the season of Advent in a new way.

This coming week marks the 200th sermon I have written since coming to MacGregor EMC. Here are some of the ones I remember clearest, good and bad.

Today we remember those who died in war. Let us live by their courageous example, in our dedication to bringing peace to this world.

On October 22 at the annual MEMC Thanksgiving Supper, there was a musical program that brought the night to the perfect close. Come listen.

Here are a few of the things going on at MEMC this week that I am thankful for!

This week Evelyn Rodgers gives a missions update on the prayer team she was recently a part of, challenging us to bring that same drive to pray home to our community as well.

This week Menno Hamm shares with us how wonderful church volunteers are while reminding us that it is important to be quick to say "thank you” for all that they do.

It's deconstruction time today. Ready... set... take something apart!

This week we take all that we have learned about what it means to live in faithfulness, and we bring it together to see how it can impact our lives today.

We continue on talking about what it means to live in faithfulness to God by looking at the story of the fall in Genesis three.