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GEMS Special Event
The GEMS are always great at hosting special evenings! This was for the GEMS and their favourite “him” – a PAR-ticularly fun event! Tables were all set to welcome the girls with their dads, grandpas, uncles, or friends. Pastor Bart opened the evening with a short devotion, and then the fun began. There were 3 different mini golf holes set up in the church, and 3 more putting holes over at the train station. One was even a glow-in-the-dark course…
Sunday at the River
As we started a new month, it was a busy Sunday at the River. Pastor Bart welcomed us all on this second Sunday of Lent. Jeff and the band led us in songs of worship and praise. We were all thankful to celebrate Lillie’s baptism, especially considering what she has been through already! Pastor Tyler was privileged to perform the baptism. Conor spoke a few words of thanks to the congregation, and then we gathered around this special family to…
Youth Service
Youth Sunday! It is always a pleasure to have our youth lead the service! Micah, Monique, and Anya began the service with words of welcome and God’s greeting. Olivia gave the Call to Worship and the band led us in songs of praise. Alexa, Charis and Nathan led the singing, Landon on bass, Micah and Shein on drums, Alaina on violin, Briella on piano, Charis on electric guitar, and Nathan on guitar. Logan and Landon gave the Prayer of Confession…
Christmas Eve
It was a lovely, mild winter evening to meet for our Christmas Eve services! Candles lit the auditorium as folks gathered. Nicole had activities ready for the children, and Nathan and Alaina provided some carol music in the fellowship hall. Pastor Bart welcomed everyone to the service, and as Maria gave the call to worship, Betty lit the Christ candle. The worship band led us in songs of the season, celebrating our Saviour’s birth. Bill, Maria and Peter had some…