PGIMF Worship Services

Catherine Cooper spoke about invitations, time and place, in a message delivered from Louisiana that emphasized the call to turn to a new path. 

Annika Krause spoke in the first cross-country service by the Montreal Mennonite Fellowship and Point Grey Inter-Mennonite Fellowship.  Annika has recently been called to be the pastor at MMF and worshipped at PGIMF prior to her appointment.  This service included the talents of both congregations in shared worship, scripture-reading and singing.

Jayson Bradley spoke on the often-misinterpreted parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Jayson is a writer, musician, and pastor. He describes himself as an "Opti-mystic God-botherer." A tweet of his that sums up his life's mission is "The greatest enemy of Christianity isn't secularism, atheism, or Islam. It's bad Christianity."

Laura Eriksson spoke from the lectionary verses that point toward the returning light.

On the first Sunday after Christmas, Andre Pekovich led the fellowship in a time of scripture readings, prayers, and sharing. Jonathan Ehling gave a brief talk about the painting The Numbering at Bethlehem (1566) by Pieter Brueghel the Elder. We also heard Rosie Perera's virtual trumpet quartet of The First Noel.

On the Third Sunday of Advent, Thomas Bergen explored the significance of the two genealogies of Jesus and what it means for us to "become children of God" (John 1:13).

On the Second Sunday of Advent, John Klassen shared examples from history in which a measure of kindness made a difference in people's lives during turbulent times.

Grace Neudorf spoke on the significance of isolation and connections from the stories of Mary and Elizabeth as we enter the season of Advent. Communion was served (taken by each in their own home).  

Daniel Whitehead, Executive Director of Sanctuary Ministries, a ministry that equips the church to support mental health and wellbeing, spoke about how Psalm 130 is a model for listening to laments and then watching and waiting as a community with those in the depths of despair.

Chan Yang spoke on the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25) and the Parable of the Minas (Luke 19). Can we set aside fear, and use our gifts to bring glory and value to the Kingdom of God?    

On Peace Sunday, Char Siemens shared the sermon time with guest speaker Ramy Waad, whom she met in a displaced-persons camp in Ankawa, Iraq, and who is now living in Canada.    

On All Saints Day, Annika Krause gave a few examples of martyred Christians who came before us and reminded us that God has been moving in every context. We are part of a body of faith that spans thousands of years and reaches around the globe.

J. Evan Kreider spoke on the Parable of the Wedding Banquet in Matthew 22, asking us two questions: do we visualize God as King, and how does this parable change our way of thinking about God as Spirit and Truth.

Catherine Cooper spoke from the lectionary texts about the challenges of seeing the face of God in others, and practising imitation of the Lord.

Our Thanksgiving service of scriptures, prayers and songs was led by J. Evan Kreider.  A virtual communion was celebrated. NOTE: the recording has been edited to include only the readings (no songs).