Annual Report 2017
God is Good! We are celebrating another great year of Ministry here at Village Green Community Church! We look forward to the upcoming year and the significant things God will do through the Ministry at VG as we endeavour to Love God, Love Others and Change the World. To download a PDF of the 2017 Annual Report click here.
The Two Main Factors that Determines the Winner in Any Election
If you live in Ontario you know that there is an election right around the corner. Ontarian’s go to the polls on Thursday, June 7th, and if anything can be said about this election is that its been a lesson in leadership missteps. Regardless, there are two factors that determine who wins an election. It doesn’t matter provincial or federal, these hold true. Further, it doesn’t’t matter what part of the world an election is being held, these two still…
3 Biblical Principles for Christians During an Election
Elections are always a tense time in our society. As most of us cast a vote this week, we will do so hoping our candidate will win and shape our province the way we believe is best. Elections sometimes feel like the Super Bowl – many of us will gather around our televisions cheering our “team” to victory. Elections are also tense because they can cause deep divides in our relationships. If you come from a family with strong political…
Jacob and Leidy Paul
Hi Everyone, In the effort of trying to do things differently this year, we have decided to send you an update in a mini-series form. This means that instead of one long gargantuan update every 4 months about everything, you will be getting a shorter update focused in on one area that we are involved in or our life in general. We hope this leads to you all feeling a bit more informed and being a bit more up to…
Kids Connection Theme for June (Grades 1-5)
God is stronger than anyone and He can do things that would be impossible for you or me. He has proved this throughout history, but nowhere is this more evident than in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Because of what Jesus has done, we can have confidence. And when you put your faith in Jesus, you can live fully alive. Our memory verse for this month is: “I REMAIN CONFIDENT OF THIS: I WILL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE…
Kids Connection Theme for June (Preschool and Kindergarten)
This month, we’re going to start our ride through the Bikes and Trikes theme as we teach our preschoolers that the Bible tells us which way to go. How wonderful would it be if our preschoolers grew up using the Bible as their compass as they ride through life! Our Memory Verse is: “SHOW ME THE RIGHT PATH, O LORD; POINT OUT THE ROAD FOR ME TO FOLLOW” – Psalm 25:4
The Main Reasons People Seek Out a Church
I continue to hear and read about the decline in church attendance. Even among the demographic of committed members, they are showing up less. It’s troublesome to say the least. Especially when church has a lot to offer. Considering the state of affairs I wondered, What would make a person or a family seek out a church? After-all, do we really have any idea what would drive a person to the doors of a church? Seekers are few and far…
The Enduring Power of Love
A lot has been written since the wedding of Prince Harry and Meagan Markle. Yes, I was one of the many who rose early in the day to watch the royal extravaganza. Whatever your reason for watching, the ceremony produced a number of surprises. The biggest surprise for me should not have been a surprise at all. It was the significant role that love played. This sounds strange considering it was a wedding after-all. If anything, love is the main…
2017-18 Youth Year End Celebration
Tuesday, June 5, 2018 7-9 pm Cost: $20 All in Grades 6-12 are welcome! As Summer is quickly approaching we are going to finish off our Youth Year on June 5. We will be going to play mini putt and getting a blizzard from Dairy Queen. Then we will head back to the Church and finish off the year praying for each other. It has been a great year for Infinity Youth and I am really looking forward to getting into…
A. W. Tozer – The Man Who Wrestled with God
If you’ve ever read any of the works of A. W. Tozer, you were more than likely surprised at how relevant his words are for today. In an essay for McMaster Divinity College, I discuss Tozer’s life, ministry and theological thought. For a publication of the essay, follow the link below. A. W. Tozer – The Man Who Wrestled with God
Not Growing Spiritually? Here Are 6 Reasons Why You’re Likely Floundering.
Spiritual growth can be difficult. In our face-paced and media saturated culture we can find it difficult to experience peace, contentment, and deep connection with others. Add spiritual growth into the mix and chances are it finds little room in an otherwise hectic schedule. To complicate matters further, there is no one-size-fits-all formula for growth. We are all wired uniquely and have different ways of learning and growing. Regardless of how you best connect with God, there are some basics…
When Leaders Retreat
This past Saturday the staff, elders, and board members of the church met to review and discuss the vision for Village Green. God has led incredible men and women to take the reigns of leadership at our church. As I left the room, I was encouraged by the health and unity of our teams – everyone takes their leadership role seriously and strives to be a good steward at Village Green. At the top of our agenda was a verse from Proverbs…