Posts from 2026
GEMS Sunday
We celebrated our GEMS on Sunday, with a special service for the girls and their leaders. Pastor Bart welcomed everyone and the Youth band led the singing, opening our service with a joyful sound! Once the GEMS gathered on the stage in their colourful T-shirts, they did the actions to “Every Move I Make” and recited their theme verse together. The theme this year was Walk on Water, with a verse from Deuteronomy 7. Voilet, Katherine, Kylin and Lead shared…
GEMS Family Night
As a final big event for the year, the GEMS girls welcomed their families to attend a special evening together. Lindsay welcomed everyone to enjoy the amazing cakes and snacks, and then the classes each had presentations for the crowd. Grade 3 and 4 did actions along with “Every Move I Make”. Several girls shared about their favourite parts of GEMS. They loved the crafts, the songs, the camping, the special events, and being with their friends. Grade 5 did…
Cadet Sunday
The boys were happy to participate in our Cadet Sunday service. They gathered in the fellowship hall, ready to enter the auditorium. The Cadets filed onto the stage and recited their code, verse, pledge and motto. They led the congregation in a litany, and we sang their theme song “Living For Jesus”. Ron introduced the offering for Cadets and then Jacob and Sam shared about their experiences at Cadets. The boys enjoyed events like the Snow Derby, Cadet-o-rama, camping, building…
Easter in KidsMin
Nicole Klasen, our children’s ministry director, and her team of helpers worked hard to put together an Easter immersive experience for the kids this year. The children moved through 4 stations, to hear the scripture, and participate in a connecting activity. The first station was the Lord’s Supper, with a foot washing experience. The next station was the Garden of Gethsemane. Children were invited to pray for someone in their lives. The children also gathered at the Golgatha station, where…
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…