Greetings, “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.” - John 15:4-5 On Sundays, we have been reading Jesus’ words to his disciples at the Last Supper. The crux of all Jesus says is this: abide in Jesus. Lent is a great time of year to foc

As we are praying for the heartbreaking situation in Ukraine, many of us are seeking some additional way to help. Briarwood’s Outreach Committee has been considering the best way for Briarwood to participate, and we are initiating a project in aid of Ukrainian families who are coming to Quebec. We would like to invite you to participate by donating items for the collection project at St. Sophie's Ukrainian Church. A list of required items is provided below, and we will accep

Greetings! Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40 Transcarpathia in Western Ukraine is receiving an influx of war refugees. The Bishop of the Reformed Church in Transcarpathia has respectfully and with love asked ministers, elders and chief elders to stay in place to care for those who cannot flee. “Taking care of the elderly, ill people, poor families, those left behind

Greetings! “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” - John 14:27 Our worship services during Lent will be about the words Jesus said to his disciples on the eve of his Crucifixion. We will read selected passages from John 14-17. Normally, these passages are read after Easter, but in the Gospel of John, Jesus says all of these things to his disciples during th

Greetings! “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” - John 14:27 Our worship services during Lent will be about the words Jesus said to his disciples on the eve of his Crucifixion. We will read selected passages from John 14-17. Normally, these passages are read after Easter, but in the Gospel of John, Jesus says all of these things to his disciples during th

Greetings! “My child, do not let these escape from your sight: keep sound wisdom and prudence, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely and your foot will not stumble. If you sit down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.” - Proverbs 3:21-24 The book of Proverbs exhorts us to seek after wisdom. God is the source of all wisdom on earth. When we set our sights on God, we find wisdo