Weekly Newsletter

ENCOURAGING THOUGHTS

The Sacrifice Of Love ...
When Jesus went to the cross, there was so much that He gave us - salvation, becoming a new creation in Him, the gift of a personal relationship with God, and so much more!

It's good to ponder on the amazing, wonderful things that Christ has done for us, and to give Him praise for them!

While it is important to remember the blessings, it's also important that we ponder on the immense sacrifice that Christ made for us as well. The obedience it took to bear the shame and brutality of the cross was a very heavy thing to bear - heavier than anything any of us have ever had to face.

The resurrection is a celebration of unspeakable joy that was preceded by unimaginable sacrifice.

Sacrifice and joy often go together.

In the book of John, Jesus uses a picture of a seed dying and being planted in the ground to remind us that suffering and laying down our lives in whatever way God calls us often prepares the way for amazing harvest - both in our lives and those around us.  

I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels - a plentiful harvest of new lives.
-  John 12:24 (NLT)

As Easter approaches, let's take time to ponder the sacrifice of love that Christ made for us, and celebrate with joy His resurrection!
 
 

"... unless a kernel of wheat is planted in the soil and dies, it remains alone. But its death will produce many new kernels - a plentiful harvest of new lives."
John 12:24 (NLT)

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

As we approach Easter, join us as we take time to pray and fast before the Lord this week. Tonight, Wednesday, & Thursday 7:00 - 8:00 PM each evening at OLC.

  The Senior's Breakfast is this coming Thursday, April 17th at 9:30 AM at the Nord-Bridge Seniors Centre.

Join us for our Good Friday Service coming up this Friday, April 18th 9:00 - 10:00 AM. A free pancake breakfast will follow downstairs!




The Church Office will be CLOSED this coming Easter Monday, April 21st.



The Ethiopia Missions Team is hosting a Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at King Of Kings Fellowship. This is a great opportunity to pick up some unique gifts for Mother's Day and Father's Day coming up! All proceeds will go towards the Ethiopia Missions trip this summer!

Be sure to register for the upcoming 6-Week Course on Hearing God. It will be on Monday evenings starting May 5th to June 16th at 7:00 PM at the church. Sign up at the Connect Hub on Sunday!

To see a list of all of our upcoming events, check out our website here!