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Today we will be looking at the parable of the Talents. Although "talents" in the context of the parable refers to money it was used by Jesus as a symbol of our faith and the gifts or "talents" that he has blessed us with. The essence of Christ's teaching is simple, "if you don't use it, you lose it". As true as that is in learning a new language or in playing a musical instrument or in keeping physically fit, it is also true in our spiritual lives. Having said that, it is not so much about the the hard work of practice as much as it is just "resting" in Christ and letting him "pump us up".

We are exited to begin our new series for the summer with our new pastor, Kasey V. starting us off today. Kasey will share his thoughts with us on "The Sower" from the book of Mark. We'll continue learning about stories Jesus told right through August including a fun 'Stories & Songs' Sunday in late July. So listen up and see what you can learn this summer from the best story teller of all.

This morning we look at Romans 5, a chapter in the Bible which outlines how we move from our natural life of death to the eternal life of God. And when we move into the life of God, we receive a gift from Him which we can choose to accept and open. But what would an all-powerful, all knowing God give us? Jesus gave us a hint when He said in John 10 that he came that we may have life, and have it abundantly. Join us today as we explore the contents of the gift which is given by God to anyone who asks.

God is the source of life: biological life and spiritual life, a life that creates, that sustains and that resurrects. We need to believe not just in a God who brought life to us and our world but also a God who brings new life to us and through us to our world. That belief will make us people of hope. Join with us today as our regular speaker, Roger S. begins a brand new series focussing on “New Life” as we also celebrate the baptism of James P. this morning

We celebrate risen Christ together! As we continue along #e lines of thought of last week, we are invited to believe in the mystery of the crucified and resurrected Christ. That belief will bring a clarity and joy to our lives. Join us as we hear from our regular speaker, Roger S on this Easter morning!

Lent is a Christian tradition that many of us may not have grown up practicing but its popularity has grown in Protestant circles in the last number of years. What good is it and how can God use the celebration of lent to invite us in to the mystery of Good Friday and Easter? With only one week of lent left, Corrie V will share insight in to what matters most when it comes to this ancient tradition.

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Making judgements about people and plans for the future seem to be necessary parts of life. But the book of James has some seemingly strong words about this: “Who are you to judge your neighbour? ... You boast in your arrogant schemes.” What is the book of James really saying about how we can make good judgements and good plans?