Your Unique Design
You are unique! When God made you, He threw away the mold. The Bible says each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-16). There is nobody else quite like you in all the earth!
You have been given various ingredients by God, that when combined together created your unique design and purpose in life. The more you understand the way God designed you, the better you will be able to cooperate with His purpose for you. Doing so will provide you with the most amazing sense of joy and fulfillment in this life.
In our new message series, Your Unique Design, we are going to help you recognize your unique design and find your place to serve His purpose. So join the journey with us this Fall and move closer to become all you desire you to be! Invite a friend to come and discover this too!
Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
You are unique! When God made you, He threw away the mold. The Bible says each of us is fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:13-16). There is nobody else quite like you in all the earth!
You have been given various ingredients by God, that when combined together created your unique design and purpose in life. The more you understand the way God designed you, the better you will be able to cooperate with His purpose for you. Doing so will provide you with the most amazing sense of joy and fulfillment in this life.
In our new message series, Your Unique Design, we are going to help you recognize your unique design and find your place to serve His purpose. So join the journey with us this Fall and move closer to become all you desire you to be! Invite a friend to come and discover this too!
Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
What Does Prayer and Fasting Do?
We live in a world where people will go to counsellors and psychologists to deal with certain issues that they are facing in their lives. I am one of the first to encourage such needed help. However, there are spiritual disciplines that will bring amazing help, healing and benefits to our lives, if we just practice them on a regular basis. What am I talking about? I'm talking about Prayer and Fasting.
This September we will be starting off our new Fall semester with days of fasting and prayer. Therefore, this coming Sunday, I encourage you to come join me as I preach the exciting message "What Prayer and Fasting Does!" This inspiring message will help set the stage for our days of fasting and prayer.
Come on out and join together as we experience the presence of the Lord and listen to His Word.
Blessings,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Associate Pastor
We live in a world where people will go to counsellors and psychologists to deal with certain issues that they are facing in their lives. I am one of the first to encourage such needed help. However, there are spiritual disciplines that will bring amazing help, healing and benefits to our lives, if we just practice them on a regular basis. What am I talking about? I'm talking about Prayer and Fasting.
This September we will be starting off our new Fall semester with days of fasting and prayer. Therefore, this coming Sunday, I encourage you to come join me as I preach the exciting message "What Prayer and Fasting Does!" This inspiring message will help set the stage for our days of fasting and prayer.
Come on out and join together as we experience the presence of the Lord and listen to His Word.
Blessings,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Associate Pastor
Reviving Your Soul
Everyone desires to live an overcoming life. We have been learning that the first step and the key to being an overcomer is learning to win the war that rages in our minds.
There is so much in life that can cause us to panic. Problems come, our thoughts begin to race and even spin out of control which can cause us to move in the wrong direction. The issue is we are getting fixated on the presence of our problems instead of the presence of God that is with us. We need to slow down, focus and listen for God’s still small voice in the midst of it all. But how?
We must learn to practice the presence of God. It means we draw close to God and bring our concerns to Him in prayer and worship. Then we get refocused on God’s presence that is with us and our perspective changes! We all know that praise and prayer changes things but did you know it also changes your brain! Discover how this weekend, in the message “Reviving Your Soul” and discover how to reclaim your life.
We look forward to your presence and bring someone with you who needs to hear this too!
Every Blessing,
Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Everyone desires to live an overcoming life. We have been learning that the first step and the key to being an overcomer is learning to win the war that rages in our minds.
There is so much in life that can cause us to panic. Problems come, our thoughts begin to race and even spin out of control which can cause us to move in the wrong direction. The issue is we are getting fixated on the presence of our problems instead of the presence of God that is with us. We need to slow down, focus and listen for God’s still small voice in the midst of it all. But how?
We must learn to practice the presence of God. It means we draw close to God and bring our concerns to Him in prayer and worship. Then we get refocused on God’s presence that is with us and our perspective changes! We all know that praise and prayer changes things but did you know it also changes your brain! Discover how this weekend, in the message “Reviving Your Soul” and discover how to reclaim your life.
We look forward to your presence and bring someone with you who needs to hear this too!
Every Blessing,
Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Restoring Your Perspective
Have you ever discovered that circumstances are not always as they appear? That your perspective of any situation may be affected by the lens or filters through which we are see these events?
In the art of leading an overcoming life, we must recognize the mental filters by which we view what we think is reality. When we think back through our lives, so often we are disappointed by the problems we experienced, their purpose and even a lack of answers to our prayers. That can cause us to have a certain bias in our minds.
The reality is we cannot control what happens to us, but you can control how you see it.
What if we could see it from a different point of view? What if we could see it from a different perspective? What if we started looking for God’s goodness in the experiences of life?
Join us this Sunday as we learn to recognize our filters, see the hand of God in our past experiences and thank Him for His goodness instead. It will change your life!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Have you ever discovered that circumstances are not always as they appear? That your perspective of any situation may be affected by the lens or filters through which we are see these events?
In the art of leading an overcoming life, we must recognize the mental filters by which we view what we think is reality. When we think back through our lives, so often we are disappointed by the problems we experienced, their purpose and even a lack of answers to our prayers. That can cause us to have a certain bias in our minds.
The reality is we cannot control what happens to us, but you can control how you see it.
What if we could see it from a different point of view? What if we could see it from a different perspective? What if we started looking for God’s goodness in the experiences of life?
Join us this Sunday as we learn to recognize our filters, see the hand of God in our past experiences and thank Him for His goodness instead. It will change your life!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your Thoughts Count
You’ve heard the phrase, “what in the world were you thinking?” Usually its in response to something we did that we later regret. In our current series, we are teaching on learning the art of living an overcoming life. We will face many challenges at times in our lives, but God wants us to learn how to not get stuck in a rut and keep moving forward in our journey.
We have all learned the behaviours and customs of this world that have become ingrained in our lives through repetition in our minds. If you want to change your life you have to change your thinking. Your thoughts truly count in that process. Learn this weekend how to build new patterns of thinking that will bring the transformation you long for and that will help you to prosper and succeed in all you do. We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
You’ve heard the phrase, “what in the world were you thinking?” Usually its in response to something we did that we later regret. In our current series, we are teaching on learning the art of living an overcoming life. We will face many challenges at times in our lives, but God wants us to learn how to not get stuck in a rut and keep moving forward in our journey.
We have all learned the behaviours and customs of this world that have become ingrained in our lives through repetition in our minds. If you want to change your life you have to change your thinking. Your thoughts truly count in that process. Learn this weekend how to build new patterns of thinking that will bring the transformation you long for and that will help you to prosper and succeed in all you do. We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Breaking the Strongholds
We are called to be overcomers in this life. There is certainly an art and skill set that is required to become an overcomer in your life. But what are we trying to overcome?
Last Sunday we looked at the importance of moving forward in faith in the face of difficult circumstances.How David encouraged himself in the Lord, took a step of faith and kept moving forward. In doing so he found victory in his life.
If you took that word to heart, how did things go for you this week? Did you make any progress? Why or why not? Did something hold you back? Did you struggle with any negative thoughts that created anxiety or fear which kept you stuck?
It has been said that our lives are also moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts.
So much about life and moving forward is won or lost based on our thought life.
Join us this Sunday as we bring you practical biblical truth about how we identify the lies we are believing, determine to break the strongholds that have been created by our thinking, using the powerful counter-weapons God has given us.
Get ready to break the strongholds in your life that are holding you back to reaching and fulfilling your destiny!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
We are called to be overcomers in this life. There is certainly an art and skill set that is required to become an overcomer in your life. But what are we trying to overcome?
Last Sunday we looked at the importance of moving forward in faith in the face of difficult circumstances.How David encouraged himself in the Lord, took a step of faith and kept moving forward. In doing so he found victory in his life.
If you took that word to heart, how did things go for you this week? Did you make any progress? Why or why not? Did something hold you back? Did you struggle with any negative thoughts that created anxiety or fear which kept you stuck?
It has been said that our lives are also moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts.
So much about life and moving forward is won or lost based on our thought life.
Join us this Sunday as we bring you practical biblical truth about how we identify the lies we are believing, determine to break the strongholds that have been created by our thinking, using the powerful counter-weapons God has given us.
Get ready to break the strongholds in your life that are holding you back to reaching and fulfilling your destiny!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
The Art of Overcoming
Do you feel like you are overcoming or being overcome in your journey in life?
We all will face traumatic experiences that can throw us into a state of shock and cause us to be gripped with grief and sadness or anger and frustration. It might be the loss of a job, or lifelong dream or even a loved one. What do we do now? Sometimes in the midst of those circumstances we can feel completely alone or so paralyzed with fear that we cannot move forward. What do you do next?
The Bible declares that as believers we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.
That in all things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us. (Romans 8:37)
How do we achieve that victory in our lives? What’s the key to freedom, healing and deliverance?
This Sunday we will learn from the life of King David how to gain the strength to move forward in the most dire circumstances of life. What is the first step? Find out what gets unleashed when we take just one small step of faith to move forward. Discover what God will do as you learn the art of overcoming and taking back what has been stolen from your life!
We look forward to your presence with us!
Bring a friend who needs to hear this word of encouragement too!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Do you feel like you are overcoming or being overcome in your journey in life?
We all will face traumatic experiences that can throw us into a state of shock and cause us to be gripped with grief and sadness or anger and frustration. It might be the loss of a job, or lifelong dream or even a loved one. What do we do now? Sometimes in the midst of those circumstances we can feel completely alone or so paralyzed with fear that we cannot move forward. What do you do next?
The Bible declares that as believers we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ.
That in all things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ who loved us. (Romans 8:37)
How do we achieve that victory in our lives? What’s the key to freedom, healing and deliverance?
This Sunday we will learn from the life of King David how to gain the strength to move forward in the most dire circumstances of life. What is the first step? Find out what gets unleashed when we take just one small step of faith to move forward. Discover what God will do as you learn the art of overcoming and taking back what has been stolen from your life!
We look forward to your presence with us!
Bring a friend who needs to hear this word of encouragement too!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Forward in Faith
It will happen to all of us at some point in our lives. Something traumatic happens. It might be the loss of a job, or lifelong dream or even a loved one. You are thrown into a state of shock and gripped with grief, sorrow, and sadness. In the midst of that moment you feel paralyzed by your emotions and unsure of what to do now. Is there a path forward?
What you do next in these situations is key and pivotal to your journey. What’s the first step you need to take? Why is it important to keep moving forward in your life? What role does faith in God play in taking that first step forward? No matter what we face in our lifetime, if we wait until we feel like taking that first step, then you’re not going to feel like it for a long, long time. We have to move forward in faith.
Join us this Sunday and learn how from the lifetime experiences of King David. God’s Word will inspire you with practical steps that will move you forward towards peace.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
It will happen to all of us at some point in our lives. Something traumatic happens. It might be the loss of a job, or lifelong dream or even a loved one. You are thrown into a state of shock and gripped with grief, sorrow, and sadness. In the midst of that moment you feel paralyzed by your emotions and unsure of what to do now. Is there a path forward?
What you do next in these situations is key and pivotal to your journey. What’s the first step you need to take? Why is it important to keep moving forward in your life? What role does faith in God play in taking that first step forward? No matter what we face in our lifetime, if we wait until we feel like taking that first step, then you’re not going to feel like it for a long, long time. We have to move forward in faith.
Join us this Sunday and learn how from the lifetime experiences of King David. God’s Word will inspire you with practical steps that will move you forward towards peace.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Rejoice in Trials
Today, I want to remind you that trials and suffering are a part of our journey as followers of Christ. However, we can find hope and rejoice in the midst of these challenges. Join us this Sunday as we explore the universal nature of trials, the benefits of our faith, and the eternal hope that surpasses all comparison.
Let's come together to worship and hear God's Word. I look forward to seeing you all in the House of the Lord.
Blessings,
Pastor Charles Lawrence
Care and Visitation Pastor
Today, I want to remind you that trials and suffering are a part of our journey as followers of Christ. However, we can find hope and rejoice in the midst of these challenges. Join us this Sunday as we explore the universal nature of trials, the benefits of our faith, and the eternal hope that surpasses all comparison.
Let's come together to worship and hear God's Word. I look forward to seeing you all in the House of the Lord.
Blessings,
Pastor Charles Lawrence
Care and Visitation Pastor
He's Got You
Church, I want you to know today that Jesus cares for you. He cares about how you feel, what you think and how you live your life. He cares about your past, your present and your future. He cares about what we see happening in our world and our reactions and responses to it. Therefore, this Sunday we invite you to come and listen to the preached word as I bring the message "He's Got You."
In this message you will see God's providential care over His people amidst all the chaos taking place in the world and the Christian response to what is happening around us. Come and enjoy the presence of the Lord as we worship together, share communion and hear God's Word. We look forward to seeing you in the House of the Lord.
Blessings,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Associate Pastor
Church, I want you to know today that Jesus cares for you. He cares about how you feel, what you think and how you live your life. He cares about your past, your present and your future. He cares about what we see happening in our world and our reactions and responses to it. Therefore, this Sunday we invite you to come and listen to the preached word as I bring the message "He's Got You."
In this message you will see God's providential care over His people amidst all the chaos taking place in the world and the Christian response to what is happening around us. Come and enjoy the presence of the Lord as we worship together, share communion and hear God's Word. We look forward to seeing you in the House of the Lord.
Blessings,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Associate Pastor
For God and Country
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
There are certain things in life that really do matter. We have been exploring what matters based on the experiences of the early church as we read about them in the book of Acts. We have discovered that God’s presence is paramount. That our presence in kingdom of God is vital to the overall plan. That we all have spiritual gifts that matter and need to be used in family of God. How money matters in building the kingdom of God and experiencing God’s blessings in our lives.
We wrap up this series this weekend with the final message, ‘For God And Country.’ What important role do countries play in God’s plan for humanity?
How does God use nations to help bear witness to the reality of His presence and power? Finally, what is the ultimate country that awaits all believers?
Are you looking for it?
As we come to this Canada Day Holiday, let’s celebrate God’s plan and purpose for countries and nations!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
There are certain things in life that really do matter. We have been exploring what matters based on the experiences of the early church as we read about them in the book of Acts. We have discovered that God’s presence is paramount. That our presence in kingdom of God is vital to the overall plan. That we all have spiritual gifts that matter and need to be used in family of God. How money matters in building the kingdom of God and experiencing God’s blessings in our lives.
We wrap up this series this weekend with the final message, ‘For God And Country.’ What important role do countries play in God’s plan for humanity?
How does God use nations to help bear witness to the reality of His presence and power? Finally, what is the ultimate country that awaits all believers?
Are you looking for it?
As we come to this Canada Day Holiday, let’s celebrate God’s plan and purpose for countries and nations!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your Money Matters
YOUR MONEY MATTERS
Your money matters are an important aspect of life and living.
Money truly does matter as we make daily decisions regarding it use.
Your money matters to you as its a tool that God has given to provide for your basic needs and the needs of your family. Your money matters to God too as its resource given to honour Him and provide for His kingdom purposes. The Bible is full of monetary wisdom and principles, that if practiced, will position us to experience the blessing and favour of God and advance His kingdom on earth!
Join us this Sunday to worship the one who has given us all things freely to enjoy. Learn how He wants you to steward those resources for His benefit and your blessing!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your money matters are an important aspect of life and living.
Money truly does matter as we make daily decisions regarding it use.
Your money matters to you as its a tool that God has given to provide for your basic needs and the needs of your family. Your money matters to God too as its resource given to honour Him and provide for His kingdom purposes. The Bible is full of monetary wisdom and principles, that if practiced, will position us to experience the blessing and favour of God and advance His kingdom on earth!
Join us this Sunday to worship the one who has given us all things freely to enjoy. Learn how He wants you to steward those resources for His benefit and your blessing!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your Ministry Matters
YOUR MINISTRY MATTERS
You have been created in the image of God. God has also given you the ability to do certain things well. That ability is based on certain gifts that He has given you. He wants to help you discover those gifts and use those abilities to contribute and be a blessing to others in this life. He has also given us the Holy Spirit to empower us in using those gifts and to be faithful. Join us this Sunday as we explore your ministry and why it matters so much.
We will be honouring our fathers with a very special kids video tribute, a powerful testimony from one of our newest dads, and a gift for every father as you leave the service. So please join us as we celebrate dads!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
You have been created in the image of God. God has also given you the ability to do certain things well. That ability is based on certain gifts that He has given you. He wants to help you discover those gifts and use those abilities to contribute and be a blessing to others in this life. He has also given us the Holy Spirit to empower us in using those gifts and to be faithful. Join us this Sunday as we explore your ministry and why it matters so much.
We will be honouring our fathers with a very special kids video tribute, a powerful testimony from one of our newest dads, and a gift for every father as you leave the service. So please join us as we celebrate dads!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your Presence Matters
YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS
Presence really matters. We have been learning lately how much the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives truly matters. How spending time waiting in the presence of the Holy Spirit fosters a deeper and closer relationship with God that brings joy, fulfillment, and a sense of belonging that cannot be found elsewhere.
Do you know that your presence matters too? Your presence matters to God because He longs for you to have a personal encounter and relationship with Him. Your presence matters in the lives of others because you have distinct experiences that bring a unique perspective to the lives of others. Your presence matters to God’s family when we gather because you have different gifts that enrich our experience together.
Reading through the book of Acts in the Bible we see not only how important the presence of Holy Spirit was in the life of the early believers and the early church, but also how important their presence was to one another and the family of God.
Join us this weekend and discover just how much your presence matters!
Presence really matters. We have been learning lately how much the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives truly matters. How spending time waiting in the presence of the Holy Spirit fosters a deeper and closer relationship with God that brings joy, fulfillment, and a sense of belonging that cannot be found elsewhere.
Do you know that your presence matters too? Your presence matters to God because He longs for you to have a personal encounter and relationship with Him. Your presence matters in the lives of others because you have distinct experiences that bring a unique perspective to the lives of others. Your presence matters to God’s family when we gather because you have different gifts that enrich our experience together.
Reading through the book of Acts in the Bible we see not only how important the presence of Holy Spirit was in the life of the early believers and the early church, but also how important their presence was to one another and the family of God.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
First Light 🌄
The annual Overflow Youth Convention is taking place this weekend at three different locations across our Western Ontario District. We honoured to be one of the host sites this year. Our sanctuary will be filled this Friday and Saturday with over a thousand young people seeking God. So would you please take time to pray for them and the spiritual team leading this conference. Let’s believe together that they will have a powerful encounter with the living God!
FIRST LIGHT is the theme of their convention based on 1 John 2:8, “Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you because darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.”
Darkness is something we all go through. The challenges and battles we face often tempt us to feel like we need to “hunker down” or “hold tight”. Like the dawn of a new day, the FIRST LIGHT, our hope is found knowing that this darkness is passing, and we can trust the Light that is already shining. It is time to move forward, to launch into the future as we glimpse the First Light that is Jesus.
This Sunday, one of the youth convention speakers, Jeremiah Niengor will be preaching at PPT. Jeremiah is a youth pastor at First Assembly in Calgary Alberta. He is passionate and burdened for the next generation and wants to see young people raised up to be influencing, the people around them and the world with the life-transforming presence of Jesus. His heart is to be a voice for the voiceless. And in the same way, the transformative power of Jesus has changed his mind, his heart, and his way of life, he is on a mission to be a part of that very thing in young people's lives today.
Plan to join us and together let’s experience the power and presence of the First Light—Jesus—on this Pentecost Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The annual Overflow Youth Convention is taking place this weekend at three different locations across our Western Ontario District. We honoured to be one of the host sites this year. Our sanctuary will be filled this Friday and Saturday with over a thousand young people seeking God. So would you please take time to pray for them and the spiritual team leading this conference. Let’s believe together that they will have a powerful encounter with the living God!
FIRST LIGHT is the theme of their convention based on 1 John 2:8, “Yet I am writing you a new command; its truth is seen in him and in you because darkness is passing and the true light is already shining.”
Darkness is something we all go through. The challenges and battles we face often tempt us to feel like we need to “hunker down” or “hold tight”. Like the dawn of a new day, the FIRST LIGHT, our hope is found knowing that this darkness is passing, and we can trust the Light that is already shining. It is time to move forward, to launch into the future as we glimpse the First Light that is Jesus.
This Sunday, one of the youth convention speakers, Jeremiah Niengor will be preaching at PPT. Jeremiah is a youth pastor at First Assembly in Calgary Alberta. He is passionate and burdened for the next generation and wants to see young people raised up to be influencing, the people around them and the world with the life-transforming presence of Jesus. His heart is to be a voice for the voiceless. And in the same way, the transformative power of Jesus has changed his mind, his heart, and his way of life, he is on a mission to be a part of that very thing in young people's lives today.
Plan to join us and together let’s experience the power and presence of the First Light—Jesus—on this Pentecost Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Unleashing the Power of the Holy Spirit
One of the joys of a holiday weekend is the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. There is nothing quite like experiencing the power of the natural elements of the wind blowing in your face, or a roaring campfire, or the beauty of natural waterfall.
This Sunday we will explore these three powerful symbols which also represent the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The wind of the Spirit symbolizes the invisible yet powerful presence of the Holy Spirit as He breathes life into us, and guides and empowers us to fulfill our purpose. The fire of the Spirit describes His purging and igniting effect in our lives. The water of the Spirit represents the living-giving, refreshing and renewing nature of the Holy Spirit. These symbols capture the transformative and dynamic nature of the Holy Spirit’s presence and influence.
Join us as we delve deeper into these symbols and experience their power in our spiritual journey!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
One of the joys of a holiday weekend is the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors. There is nothing quite like experiencing the power of the natural elements of the wind blowing in your face, or a roaring campfire, or the beauty of natural waterfall.
This Sunday we will explore these three powerful symbols which also represent the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. The wind of the Spirit symbolizes the invisible yet powerful presence of the Holy Spirit as He breathes life into us, and guides and empowers us to fulfill our purpose. The fire of the Spirit describes His purging and igniting effect in our lives. The water of the Spirit represents the living-giving, refreshing and renewing nature of the Holy Spirit. These symbols capture the transformative and dynamic nature of the Holy Spirit’s presence and influence.
Join us as we delve deeper into these symbols and experience their power in our spiritual journey!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Another One Like Mom
This Sunday is going to be a wonderful day as we will pay tribute and honour our mothers. There will be an exciting video tribute from our kids and a special gift for every mom!
Moms have a unique role they play in our lives. We are going to explore that role and how it’s similar to another person God has given to help us in life.
We hope you will join us for this exciting weekend celebration!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
This Sunday is going to be a wonderful day as we will pay tribute and honour our mothers. There will be an exciting video tribute from our kids and a special gift for every mom!
Moms have a unique role they play in our lives. We are going to explore that role and how it’s similar to another person God has given to help us in life.
We hope you will join us for this exciting weekend celebration!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Finding Your Freedom
Last weekend we had an incredible water baptism service with over twenty people taking their next step in following Jesus! Just like Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, so these people have we been raised spiritually to new life.
But there is another step in our journey to abundant life that is illustrated in the story of Lazarus. When Lazarus came out of the tomb he was very much alive, but he was still wrapped in graveclothes that needed to be removed. Those graveclothes are symbolic of things that bind us and keep us from fully experiencing the freedom and abundant life that Jesus offers.
This weekend, discover what kinds of grave-clothes may be keeping you bound and how to be set free. It is the purpose for which Christ came and it’s His will for you to find your full freedom in Jesus’ name! So join us for this Sunday’s worship service and bring a friend with you who is looking for freedom!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Last weekend we had an incredible water baptism service with over twenty people taking their next step in following Jesus! Just like Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, so these people have we been raised spiritually to new life.
But there is another step in our journey to abundant life that is illustrated in the story of Lazarus. When Lazarus came out of the tomb he was very much alive, but he was still wrapped in graveclothes that needed to be removed. Those graveclothes are symbolic of things that bind us and keep us from fully experiencing the freedom and abundant life that Jesus offers.
This weekend, discover what kinds of grave-clothes may be keeping you bound and how to be set free. It is the purpose for which Christ came and it’s His will for you to find your full freedom in Jesus’ name! So join us for this Sunday’s worship service and bring a friend with you who is looking for freedom!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
💦 Celebrating New Life
A number of people are ready to take their next step in their faith journey! Water Baptism is a powerful and meaningful symbol of new life in Christ, an opportunity to publicly declare your faith and commitment to follow Jesus. At its core, water baptism represents dying to our old selves and being raised to new life in Christ. It’s a tangible reminder of the forgiveness, grace, and love that we have received through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
So come this Sunday and witness people obeying Jesus’ command to be water baptized (Matthew 28:19). They join a community of believers who have been washed clean and made new by the power of the Holy Spirit! It will be powerful reminder of their new identity in Christ, and a source of encouragement and strength as they continue to follow Him.
We will also be honouring and celebrating Pastor Josh Cassell and his ministry time with us at PPT! So please make a special effort to join us this weekend!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
A number of people are ready to take their next step in their faith journey! Water Baptism is a powerful and meaningful symbol of new life in Christ, an opportunity to publicly declare your faith and commitment to follow Jesus. At its core, water baptism represents dying to our old selves and being raised to new life in Christ. It’s a tangible reminder of the forgiveness, grace, and love that we have received through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross.
So come this Sunday and witness people obeying Jesus’ command to be water baptized (Matthew 28:19). They join a community of believers who have been washed clean and made new by the power of the Holy Spirit! It will be powerful reminder of their new identity in Christ, and a source of encouragement and strength as they continue to follow Him.
We will also be honouring and celebrating Pastor Josh Cassell and his ministry time with us at PPT! So please make a special effort to join us this weekend!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Finding Your Freedom
God’s promise is that when we come to believe in Jesus Christ, and receive Him as our Saviour and Lord, we have new life! Just like Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, so have we been raised spiritually to new life. Our upcoming water baptism service will be a celebration of this truth. It’s always thrilling to hear the life stories of people who have found new life in Christ!
But there is another part of our journey to abundant life that is illustrated in the story of how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus came out of the tomb very much alive, but he was still wrapped in grave-clothes that needed to be removed. Those grave-clothes are symbolic of things that bind us and keep us from fully experiencing the freedom and abundant life that Jesus offers.
This weekend, discover what kinds of grave-clothes may be keeping you bound and how to be set free. It is the purpose for which Christ came and it’s His will for you to find your full freedom in Jesus’ name! We will be praying for people and helping them remove those old grave-clothes. So join us for this Sunday’s worship service and bring a friend with you who needs freedom in their life!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
God’s promise is that when we come to believe in Jesus Christ, and receive Him as our Saviour and Lord, we have new life! Just like Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, so have we been raised spiritually to new life. Our upcoming water baptism service will be a celebration of this truth. It’s always thrilling to hear the life stories of people who have found new life in Christ!
But there is another part of our journey to abundant life that is illustrated in the story of how Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead. Lazarus came out of the tomb very much alive, but he was still wrapped in grave-clothes that needed to be removed. Those grave-clothes are symbolic of things that bind us and keep us from fully experiencing the freedom and abundant life that Jesus offers.
This weekend, discover what kinds of grave-clothes may be keeping you bound and how to be set free. It is the purpose for which Christ came and it’s His will for you to find your full freedom in Jesus’ name! We will be praying for people and helping them remove those old grave-clothes. So join us for this Sunday’s worship service and bring a friend with you who needs freedom in their life!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor