Greetings! “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also set aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.” - Hebrews 12:1 Many of us have put on weight during the pandemic, both mentally and physically (have you heard of the covid nineteen?). As we carry a weight on our minds and also wonder if our pants will ever fit again, we wonder how we will shed this excess weight! The Bible is a treasure trove of stories and prayers from people in Ancient times who have lived through life-changing trials. The constant theme that got
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Greetings! “In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp.” - Exodus 16:13 When the Israelites were in the wilderness, everything was different. They were used to a settled life, but in the wilderness they lived a nomadic life. As time went on, they learned to adjust to new rhythms and routines. In Egypt, they had access to food and knew where it was coming from. In the wilderness, they had neither. But, God helped them. God gave them both a routine and sustenance by sending manna in the morning and quail at night. God also gave them the gift of a sabbath rest by sending double the quail and manna on the sixth day of e
Grace and peace to you through our Saviour, Jesus Christ, “And God said, ‘See, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is upon the face of the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit.’” - Genesis 1:29 I am sure you join with me in offering condolences to the Kahnawake community after the untimely death of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake’s grand chief, Joe Norton. In their weekly newspaper, The Eastern Door [for Friday, August 21, 2020 (Vol. 29, No. 34)], they described him as “one of the most influential indigenous leaders in the world” (pg. 1). He is described as not just a leader, but the kind of statesman who you only meet once in a lifetime. As the community grieves, the
