The Ministry of Healing: Home Influences

Welcome back to our Tuesday health series! This week's chapter from The Ministry of Healing reminds us that well-being begins at home. The atmosphere of a household shapes the health of everyone living in it, and that includes the mind and heart as well as the body.

In "Home Influences," Ellen G. White speaks to both mothers and fathers about the important work of raising children. She encourages parents to offer warmth, patience, and time, and to build homes where cheerfulness, courtesy, and love are part of daily life. She also reminds us that children have a part to play in making a home a happy place.

As you read, consider one small thing you could do this week to make your home a little brighter for the people in it.

We would love to have you join us this Sabbath! Come worship with us, meet our church family, and be encouraged. Everyone is welcome.

Christ Object Lessons: "Spare it this Year Also"

Every so often, life hands us a wake-up call, a piece of news that makes us stop and ask hard questions about our own hearts. In this chapter, Ellen White explores how Jesus responded to a group of people eager to judge someone else's tragedy, and turns their attention instead to the parable of the barren fig tree. It's a story about patience, mercy, and the quiet danger of a life that looks fine on the outside but bears no real fruit. As you read, consider: what has God been patiently waiting for in your own life?

We'd love for you to bring these questions with you this Sabbath. Join us for worship as we continue exploring what it means to grow in Christ; everyone is welcome!

Ministry of Healing: The Child

This week we're sharing the chapter "The Child" from Ministry of Healing by Ellen G. White. It's a tender look at how parents can raise children who are healthy in body, mind, and spirit. White points to examples like Samson and John the Baptist, showing how careful, loving training from infancy shapes the character of a child for life. She reminds us that a home filled with love, patience, and good habits does more good than we may ever realize.

We hope this chapter encourages you, whether you're a parent, grandparent, or simply someone who loves the children in your life. Join us this Sabbath as we continue exploring what it means to care for the whole person: body, mind, and soul. We'd love to see you there!

Christ Object Lessons: Lost, and is Found

This week's chapter, "Lost, and Is Found," comes from Christ's Object Lessons by Ellen G. White. It looks closely at the story of the prodigal son and what it teaches us about God's love. Even when we wander far from Him, God is watching and waiting, ready to run to meet us the moment we turn back home.

This chapter is a reminder that no one is too lost or too far gone for God's grace. Whether you feel like the prodigal son or the elder brother, there's a place for you in the Father's house. Join us this Sabbath as we dig deeper into this beautiful story of love and forgiveness. We hope to see you there!

A Guide to Ontario Apples

As the crisp autumn air sets in, Ontario comes alive with the warm colours and sweet scents of the annual apple harvest. It is a wonderful time to slow down, reflect on the simple blessings of the changing seasons, and gather together. We invite you to join us for church this Sabbath as we celebrate God’s natural provisions and fellowship with one another. Read on to explore Ontario's rich apple-growing history, discover local varieties, and try a few healthy, whole-food recipes for the season!

What September 11 Teaches Us About Being Ready

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States. Every September 11, we remember a morning when ordinary life was suddenly interrupted. People went to work, children went to school, and families began another ordinary day, never imagining how quickly everything could change. More than two decades later, 9/11 still reminds us of something we would rather not think about: none of us knows what tomorrow will bring.

But the Christian response to that uncertainty doesn't have to be fear. What if remembering September 11 can instead remind us to live with greater purpose, gratitude, and hope? This Sabbath, we invite you to join us as we consider what the Bible means when it calls us to “watch” and be ready for Christ's return, not with anxiety, but with quiet confidence and hope.

Ministry of Healing: The Mother

This week we return to our regular schedule with Chapter 31 of The Ministry of Healing, “The Mother.” In this chapter, Ellen G. White reflects on the sacred influence and responsibility of mothers, the importance of their health and well-being, and the lasting impact of their work in shaping the lives of their children.

And this Friday, we will also resume our original articles and regular blog content.

If you are able, we warmly invite you to join us this Sabbath for worship. We would be happy to have you with us.

Christ Object Lessons: This Man Receiveth Sinners

What does the love of Christ look like toward those who are lost, sinful, or forgotten? Through the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin, Christ reveals the immeasurable value of every soul and the joy of heaven when the lost are found.

Join us this Sabbath as we worship together and reflect on the Shepherd who searches for the lost and the Saviour who welcomes sinners with compassion and love.

Ministry of Healing: Choice and Preparation of the Home

What makes a home truly successful? This chapter explores the home as a place of simplicity, health, character, and spiritual growth, reminding us that our earthly homes can prepare us for our heavenly home.

Join us this Sabbath as we worship together and consider how our homes can become places of peace, love, and closeness to God.