First Things First
We are off to a roaring start this new year, as we set our hearts to seeking God together in fasting and prayer over these 21 days.
What an incredible week of daily Bible readings! They have touched on some amazing topics like the fact that nothing is too hard for the Lord to accomplish in our lives and trusting God to put things right when we have experienced injustice. We have also read about how to face the storms of life and trusting God to give us success. We are wrapping up this week looking at living fearless lives and understanding how we need to become forceful people if we want to see an acceleration in the advancement of the kingdom of God. We hope you will join us in these daily Bible readings as they will enrich and empower your life!
We have also had incredible times of prayer with over 80 people joining us on our prayer conference calls and the prayer room was packed for a power and dynamic Worship and Prayer Service on Wednesday night. It’s exciting to see people catching the vision to seek God fervently as we begin this new year. Awesome things are going to unfold in our lives, families and church as make God and His kingdom the priority of our lives!
We look forward to seeing you on this Sunday as we continue to fervently seek God and share Communion together around the topic of being tested in our faith.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
We are off to a roaring start this new year, as we set our hearts to seeking God together in fasting and prayer over these 21 days.
What an incredible week of daily Bible readings! They have touched on some amazing topics like the fact that nothing is too hard for the Lord to accomplish in our lives and trusting God to put things right when we have experienced injustice. We have also read about how to face the storms of life and trusting God to give us success. We are wrapping up this week looking at living fearless lives and understanding how we need to become forceful people if we want to see an acceleration in the advancement of the kingdom of God. We hope you will join us in these daily Bible readings as they will enrich and empower your life!
We have also had incredible times of prayer with over 80 people joining us on our prayer conference calls and the prayer room was packed for a power and dynamic Worship and Prayer Service on Wednesday night. It’s exciting to see people catching the vision to seek God fervently as we begin this new year. Awesome things are going to unfold in our lives, families and church as make God and His kingdom the priority of our lives!
We look forward to seeing you on this Sunday as we continue to fervently seek God and share Communion together around the topic of being tested in our faith.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
First Things First: Seeking God
The new year is upon us and the invitation to you to join us in seeking God together!
Part of seeking God and getting to know Him is to give ourselves to reading the Bible daily.
So join us in reading through the Bible this year, by downloading the Bible App on your favourite digital device and choose ‘The Bible with Nicky Pippa Gumbel – Classic Version.’ These Bible readings will also be the devotionals for this year’s 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer starting on Day 8 - January 8.
Fasting and prayer is also a spiritual tool in seeking God. This coming Sunday we will be launching into our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer: First Things First. There will be daily emails sent with links to our Bible readings, prayer points and declaration. To receive them you must sign up at ppt.church/pray if you have not already done so. Here is a some fasting and prayer information and our prayer schedule for the next three weeks.
Our new message series is also entitled ‘First Things First’. Together we will explore what matters most and needs to hold a place of priority in our lives. God has given us a specific promise that if we will seek Him and His kingdom first, everything else we have need of in this life will be provided for by Him.
So we invite you to join us in using the tools God has given us to seek Him. Through worship, fasting and prayer, Bible reading and meditation, let’s listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit and let Him set the course in our lives, families and church in this new year!
We look forward to seeing you on this first Sunday of January!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The new year is upon us and the invitation to you to join us in seeking God together!
Part of seeking God and getting to know Him is to give ourselves to reading the Bible daily.
So join us in reading through the Bible this year, by downloading the Bible App on your favourite digital device and choose ‘The Bible with Nicky Pippa Gumbel – Classic Version.’ These Bible readings will also be the devotionals for this year’s 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer starting on Day 8 - January 8.
Fasting and prayer is also a spiritual tool in seeking God. This coming Sunday we will be launching into our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer: First Things First. There will be daily emails sent with links to our Bible readings, prayer points and declaration. To receive them you must sign up at ppt.church/pray if you have not already done so. Here is a some fasting and prayer information and our prayer schedule for the next three weeks.
Our new message series is also entitled ‘First Things First’. Together we will explore what matters most and needs to hold a place of priority in our lives. God has given us a specific promise that if we will seek Him and His kingdom first, everything else we have need of in this life will be provided for by Him.
So we invite you to join us in using the tools God has given us to seek Him. Through worship, fasting and prayer, Bible reading and meditation, let’s listen for the voice of the Holy Spirit and let Him set the course in our lives, families and church in this new year!
We look forward to seeing you on this first Sunday of January!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Mary's Boy Child – The Restoring King
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebrating with your family and friends!
The closing days of this year are now upon us and are anticipating the new year before us.
In our final message in our sermon series this Sunday we will learn how Mary’s Boy Child purpose in His first coming to earth was to inaugurate the kingdom of God and proclaim God’s great plan of restoration. Discover what exactly this restoring king’s plans are for this world and His people! We want to thank you for honouring the Lord throughout this year you’re your tithes and offerings. This Sunday will be your last opportunity for year-end giving and you will be able to do so in both our morning and evening services.
Plan to join us Sunday evening to celebrate God’s faithfulness as we ring out the old year and look forward in faith believing to God’s goodness in 2024. It will be evening filled with dynamic worship, prayer declarations and special effects with special guest singer, Jennifer Lewin! Be sure to come early on Sunday evening (9 pm) and enjoy some refreshments with others before the New Year’s Worship Celebration (10pm). Be sure to use your invite cards to reach out and bring someone with you this Sunday night!
We also invite you to join us in reading through the Bible this year. Just download the Bible App on your favourite digital device and choose ‘The Bible with Nicky Pippa Gumbel – Classic Version.’ This will also be our part of our daily devotional readings for our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer – ‘First Things First’ along with our prayer points and declarations. Watch for an email next week with all the details about our time of fasting & prayer.
Let’s start this new year making the Word of God and prayer the priority in our lives! We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
We hope you had a wonderful Christmas celebrating with your family and friends!
The closing days of this year are now upon us and are anticipating the new year before us.
In our final message in our sermon series this Sunday we will learn how Mary’s Boy Child purpose in His first coming to earth was to inaugurate the kingdom of God and proclaim God’s great plan of restoration. Discover what exactly this restoring king’s plans are for this world and His people! We want to thank you for honouring the Lord throughout this year you’re your tithes and offerings. This Sunday will be your last opportunity for year-end giving and you will be able to do so in both our morning and evening services.
Plan to join us Sunday evening to celebrate God’s faithfulness as we ring out the old year and look forward in faith believing to God’s goodness in 2024. It will be evening filled with dynamic worship, prayer declarations and special effects with special guest singer, Jennifer Lewin! Be sure to come early on Sunday evening (9 pm) and enjoy some refreshments with others before the New Year’s Worship Celebration (10pm). Be sure to use your invite cards to reach out and bring someone with you this Sunday night!
We also invite you to join us in reading through the Bible this year. Just download the Bible App on your favourite digital device and choose ‘The Bible with Nicky Pippa Gumbel – Classic Version.’ This will also be our part of our daily devotional readings for our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer – ‘First Things First’ along with our prayer points and declarations. Watch for an email next week with all the details about our time of fasting & prayer.
Let’s start this new year making the Word of God and prayer the priority in our lives! We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Mary's Boy Child – He Came to Us
The big weekend has finally arrived for our exciting Christmas Eve Family Worship Service! Experience the spectacular sounds of our 90+ voice multi-generational choir as they sing the songs of Christmas along with the telling of the Christmas Story by candlelight.
PLEASE BE ON TIME BY ARRIVING EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SEAT as this Christmas program starts promptly at 10:30 am. Invite someone to join you as we celebrate again the birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Everyone will receive a sweet Christmas treat as you leave the service too!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The big weekend has finally arrived for our exciting Christmas Eve Family Worship Service! Experience the spectacular sounds of our 90+ voice multi-generational choir as they sing the songs of Christmas along with the telling of the Christmas Story by candlelight.
PLEASE BE ON TIME BY ARRIVING EARLY TO SECURE YOUR SEAT as this Christmas program starts promptly at 10:30 am.
Invite someone to join you as we celebrate again the birth of Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Lord. Everyone will receive a sweet Christmas treat as you leave the service too!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The Creator God-Man
Often when we are describing children, we refer to them as the son or daughter of their parents. For instance, we might say, “I met one of the sons of David, his name is Jesse.”
But names can also be used to describe someone’s unique character. Like when Jesus called two brothers named James & John, the ‘sons of thunder’ pointing to their rather boisterous and wrathful dispositions.
In the Christmas story, Mary’s Boy Child was referred to by some lofty titles to describe who He was. In one sense, he was the son of Mary and Joseph, but he was also a totally unique person with names that described His essence and character. Discover in this weekend’s message how Jesus’ triple title ‘The Creator God-Man’ personally provides for each one of us. This will lead us into celebrating communion together too, so plan to join us!
Winter Coat Drive
Our winter coat drive is currently underway! We are looking for donations of winter coats for men and women, sizes L, XL and XXL. You can drop them off in the marked bins in the lobby anytime until Sunday December 17. Thank you for providing some warmth and comfort to refugees as winter approaches.
Often when we are describing children, we refer to them as the son or daughter of their parents. For instance, we might say, “I met one of the sons of David, his name is Jesse.”
But names can also be used to describe someone’s unique character. Like when Jesus called two brothers named James & John, the ‘sons of thunder’ pointing to their rather boisterous and wrathful dispositions.
In the Christmas story, Mary’s Boy Child was referred to by some lofty titles to describe who He was. In one sense, he was the son of Mary and Joseph, but he was also a totally unique person with names that described His essence and character. Discover in this weekend’s message how Jesus’ triple title ‘The Creator God-Man’ personally provides for each one of us. This will lead us into celebrating communion together too, so plan to join us!
Winter Coat Drive
Our winter coat drive is currently underway! We are looking for donations of winter coats for men and women, sizes L, XL and XXL. You can drop them off in the marked bins in the lobby anytime until Sunday December 17. Thank you for providing some warmth and comfort to refugees as winter approaches.
Announcing Mary's Boy Child
The time to start the countdown to Christmas begins today! This season is known as “advent” meaning “the coming” or “coming toward”. It denotes a period of time where we prepare our hearts once again to celebrate the coming and birth of Jesus Christ and it also serves as a reminder that we now await His second coming. Today marks the debut of advent calendars that are often used to help us prepare for the celebration of the advent of the Christ-child.
These 24 numbered pictures on tiny, shuttered doors or windows are opened each day of advent to reveal a sweet item or small object. It’s simple and fun tool you can use as a springboard for engaging your family in focusing on the reason for this season – Jesus.
I heard this cute quote this week … “It’s only the first day but according to my chocolate advent calendar, there are only three days left to Christmas!” Remember you only get to open one door per day! 😊
In the spirit of Christmas giving, our Women’s and Men’s Ministries are joining together to support men and women in need by providing coats this winter. If you have a larger sized coat, specifically XL or XXL sizes, please drop them off at the containers labeled in the church lobby by Sun. Dec. 17. Please only bring clean,fully functional coats that you would wear.
We want to help a group of refugees who are in need of our love and help. Thank youyou’re your willingness to help in this manner and be a blessing this Christmas!
This Sunday we are beginning a new message series based on a popular Christmas song recorded years ago called Mary’s Boy Child. Together we will explore the announcements, birth and person of Jesus Christ because knowing what you believe about Him is absolutely essential to your faith and your future. So invite someone to join you on this journey throughout the month of December. See you this weekend at PPT!
The time to start the countdown to Christmas begins today! This season is known as “advent” meaning “the coming” or “coming toward”. It denotes a period of time where we prepare our hearts once again to celebrate the coming and birth of Jesus Christ and it also serves as a reminder that we now await His second coming. Today marks the debut of advent calendars that are often used to help us prepare for the celebration of the advent of the Christ-child.
These 24 numbered pictures on tiny, shuttered doors or windows are opened each day of advent to reveal a sweet item or small object. It’s simple and fun tool you can use as a springboard for engaging your family in focusing on the reason for this season – Jesus.
I heard this cute quote this week … “It’s only the first day but according to my chocolate advent calendar, there are only three days left to Christmas!” Remember you only get to open one door per day! 😊
In the spirit of Christmas giving, our Women’s and Men’s Ministries are joining together to support men and women in need by providing coats this winter. If you have a larger sized coat, specifically XL or XXL sizes, please drop them off at the containers labeled in the church lobby by Sun. Dec. 17. Please only bring clean,fully functional coats that you would wear.
We want to help a group of refugees who are in need of our love and help. Thank youyou’re your willingness to help in this manner and be a blessing this Christmas!
This Sunday we are beginning a new message series based on a popular Christmas song recorded years ago called Mary’s Boy Child. Together we will explore the announcements, birth and person of Jesus Christ because knowing what you believe about Him is absolutely essential to your faith and your future. So invite someone to join you on this journey throughout the month of December. See you this weekend at PPT!
Weekly Updates
The Coming Rapture
Church we see the signs of the times happening around us. People from all walks of life are asking big questions today. Why? They are sensing a shift in the world's atmosphere! Many are sensing that something big is about to happen, but do not know what that will be. Therefore, the question is being asked, what is the next major event to take place on God's prophetic calendar?
We invite you to come and worship with us this Sunday as I teach and preach on the great topic "The Coming Rapture of the Church."
We look forward to experiencing the presence of the Lord and connecting with you in person and online.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Lead Pastor
The Coming Rapture
Church we see the signs of the times happening around us. People from all walks of life are asking big questions today. Why? They are sensing a shift in the world's atmosphere! Many are sensing that something big is about to happen, but do not know what that will be. Therefore, the question is being asked, what is the next major event to take place on God's prophetic calendar?
We invite you to come and worship with us this Sunday as I teach and preach on the great topic "The Coming Rapture of the Church."
We look forward to experiencing the presence of the Lord and connecting with you in person and online.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Wayne Russell
Lead Pastor
What Do You Believe?
In our new series, "Knowing What You Believe," we explore fundamental Christian truths about the Bible, God, creation, Jesus Christ, salvation, angels, Satan, demons, and future events. It's a chance to understand how these beliefs impact your life and your future.
Recently, we wrapped up a series that revealed your unique gifts from God, meant for service in the local church. To take the first step in ministry, get Plan-to-Protect certified. You can still register for the training at PPT, open for both youth (ages 11-16) and adults (ages 17+). Serving in ministry is one of God's great purposes for your life, promising joy and fulfillment. Join us this Saturday at 9:30 am.
In these turbulent times, we urge you to keep praying for the Middle East crisis between Israel and Hamas. Let's seek God's wisdom, protection, comfort, and power for this situation.
For our Ride-To-Thrive participants, it's time to collect and submit your pledge funds by this Sunday. If you'd like to contribute to supporting children in Tanzania, you can do so this Sunday by marking your offering with "RTT."
In closing, we invite you to help us cultivate a vibrant culture at PPT. Make Sunday's Worship Service a priority in your hearts and homes. It's a divine appointment to meet with Jesus through worship and the Word. When we gather, God's presence is powerful, so let's make every effort to be on time. We eagerly await your presence with us this Sunday.
Blessings,
Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
In our new series, "Knowing What You Believe," we explore fundamental Christian truths about the Bible, God, creation, Jesus Christ, salvation, angels, Satan, demons, and future events. It's a chance to understand how these beliefs impact your life and your future.
Recently, we wrapped up a series that revealed your unique gifts from God, meant for service in the local church. To take the first step in ministry, get Plan-to-Protect certified. You can still register for the training at PPT, open for both youth (ages 11-16) and adults (ages 17+). Serving in ministry is one of God's great purposes for your life, promising joy and fulfillment. Join us this Saturday at 9:30 am.
In these turbulent times, we urge you to keep praying for Israel and the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. Let's seek God's mercy for protection, comfort, and power in this dire situation.
Lastly, we invite you to help us cultivate a vibrant and punctual culture at PPT. Make Sunday's Worship Service a priority in your heart. It's a divine appointment to meet with Jesus through worship and the Word. When we gather, God's presence is powerful, so let's make every effort to be on time. We eagerly await your presence with us this Sunday.
Blessings,
Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
Your Unique Growth
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend everyone! We pause to remember all that we are grateful for in our lives and that everything we enjoy comes from the goodness of God. The fall season is about harvest and reaping the benefits of the growing season.This Sunday’s message is about YOUR UNIQUE GROWTH. We all grow differently and at a different pace. Growth comes about in our lives based on our cravings. Do you have a spiritual craving in your life for more of God, His Word and His Spirit? Discover where you are in your journey of growth this weekend and be inspired to keep growing!
30 people in 30 days has been our goal during this season. Recruiting people to serve in the various ministries of PPT by this Thanksgiving weekend! Come this Sunday to celebrate a special testimony about this! We will also be featuring our Welcome Team Ministry this weekend after service … those who serve as ushers, greeters, welcome centre staff, parking attendants, and on our safety team. Meet the leaders and pick-up an info card that will tell you more about what’s involved in serving on these teams. You have been gifted by God to serve and there is nothing more rewarding or fulfilling that finding your ‘sweet spot’ and serving a great cause with others.
Your first step to becoming involved in serving is to get Plan-to-Protect certified. So be sure to register now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved. There will be two classes … one for Jr Training (ages 11-16) and the other for Adults (ages 17+). Together lets all discover our unique design and place of service in ministry!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and just a friendly reminder to please be punctual by arriving before the service begins. This will prove to be such a blessing for you to receive all God has for you and so it will not interrupt others while they are in our worship experience!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend everyone! We pause to remember all that we are grateful for in our lives and that everything we enjoy comes from the goodness of God. The fall season is about harvest and reaping the benefits of the growing season.This Sunday’s message is about YOUR UNIQUE GROWTH. We all grow differently and at a different pace. Growth comes about in our lives based on our cravings. Do you have a spiritual craving in your life for more of God, His Word and His Spirit? Discover where you are in your journey of growth this weekend and be inspired to keep growing!
30 people in 30 days has been our goal during this season. Recruiting people to serve in the various ministries of PPT by this Thanksgiving weekend! Come this Sunday to celebrate a special testimony about this! We will also be featuring our Welcome Team Ministry this weekend after service … those who serve as ushers, greeters, welcome centre staff, parking attendants, and on our safety team. Meet the leaders and pick-up an info card that will tell you more about what’s involved in serving on these teams. You have been gifted by God to serve and there is nothing more rewarding or fulfilling that finding your ‘sweet spot’ and serving a great cause with others.
Your first step to becoming involved in serving is to get Plan-to-Protect certified. So be sure to register now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved. There will be two classes … one for Jr Training (ages 11-16) and the other for Adults (ages 17+). Together lets all discover our unique design and place of service in ministry!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and just a friendly reminder to please be punctual by arriving before the service begins. This will prove to be such a blessing for you to receive all God has for you and so it will not interrupt others while they are in our worship experience!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Your Unique Style
Whether you’re more introverted or extroverted and more task-oriented or people-oriented, you have your own unique personality that God has given you and wants to use for His benefit and your blessing. Knowing all about your particular personality leads to finding your purpose and place to serve.
So join us this Sunday as we continue in our series on Your Unique Design by exploring your particular personality. When you embrace your God-shaped personality, you’ll begin to experience the powerful and positive difference you make in the lives of others!
As part of this series, we have set a goal of recruiting 30 new volunteers to serve in ministry by Thanksgiving weekend! Each Sunday we feature a different ministry in the lobby after our service. This weekend, you can learn more about our LifeGroups and how you can join one–or even lead your own, by interacting with Pastor Wayne and his team. Kofi Akoto and His team will also be in the lobby to talk to you about our Prayer Ministry.
Your first step to becoming involved in serving is to get Plan-to-Protect certified. So sign-up now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved.
Together let's all discover our unique design and place of service in ministry. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
Whether you’re more introverted or extroverted and more task-oriented or people-oriented, you have your own unique personality that God has given you and wants to use for His benefit and your blessing. Knowing all about your particular personality leads to finding your purpose and place to serve.
So join us this Sunday as we continue in our series on Your Unique Design by exploring your particular personality. When you embrace your God-shaped personality, you’ll begin to experience the powerful and positive difference you make in the lives of others!
As part of this series, we have set a goal of recruiting 30 new volunteers to serve in ministry by Thanksgiving weekend! Each Sunday we feature a different ministry in the lobby after our service. This weekend, you can learn more about our LifeGroups and how you can join one–or even lead your own, by interacting with Pastor Wayne and his team. Kofi Akoto and His team will also be in the lobby to talk to you about our Prayer Ministry.
Your first step to becoming involved in serving is to get Plan-to-Protect certified. So sign-up now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved.
Together let's all discover our unique design and place of service in ministry. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
Uniquely Designed
You are uniquely designed by God. A complex combination of spiritual gifts, character, personality, passions, abilities, skills, knowledge, gifts and talents make you the very special person that you are to God and others! Come this weekend and learn more from a dynamic speaker, Dr. Harrison Mungal. He will also be with us for a special seminar on Saturday for parents.
Knowing all about your unique design is key to finding your purpose and place to serve others.
There are so many exciting and different ways and places to serve in ministry. Explore all your options with us this weekend. We will be featuring our Youth & Young Adult Ministry with Pastor Robby Mba and Worship Ministry with Susan Pond this weekend. Just visit the tables in the lobby after service to chat with these leaders and their teams and learn more about how to get involved.
Your first step to becoming involved is to get Plan-to-Protect certified, so you can sign-up now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved. Together let's all discover our unique design and place of service. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
You are uniquely designed by God. A complex combination of spiritual gifts, character, personality, passions, abilities, skills, knowledge, gifts and talents make you the very special person that you are to God and others! Come this weekend and learn more from a dynamic speaker, Dr. Harrison Mungal. He will also be with us for a special seminar on Saturday for parents.
Knowing all about your unique design is key to finding your purpose and place to serve others.
There are so many exciting and different ways and places to serve in ministry. Explore all your options with us this weekend. We will be featuring our Youth & Young Adult Ministry with Pastor Robby Mba and Worship Ministry with Susan Pond this weekend. Just visit the tables in the lobby after service to chat with these leaders and their teams and learn more about how to get involved.
Your first step to becoming involved is to get Plan-to-Protect certified, so you can sign-up now for our next training and in your preparation to get involved. Together let's all discover our unique design and place of service. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
Your Unique Experiences
Life experiences. We all have them. In fact our lives are the sun total of them. What gainful experiences have you thoroughly enjoyed and prospered from in the past? What painful experiences have you endured and what did you learn through them? What kind of spiritual experiences have shaped your understanding of God and how you live for Him?
In our new message series, Your Unique Design, we are exploring the ingredients that make up who you are as a person. God has created you with a specific design. This weekend we will share how the various experiences of your life have molded you into the person who you are today. God wants to use those experiences in fulfilling His unique purpose for our lives as we find our place to serve.
As part of this series, we have established the goal of having thirty new volunteers in the next 30 days finding their place to serve in ministry and to celebrate it on Thanksgiving weekend!
Where can you serve you ask? Just click this Ministry Involvement link and explore the various ands exciting areas where you can fulfill your ministry. Your first step to becoming involved is to get Plan-to-Protect certified, so please sign-up now for our next training. Together, lets discover our unique design and place of service. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
Life experiences. We all have them. In fact our lives are the sun total of them. What gainful experiences have you thoroughly enjoyed and prospered from in the past? What painful experiences have you endured and what did you learn through them? What kind of spiritual experiences have shaped your understanding of God and how you live for Him?
In our new message series, Your Unique Design, we are exploring the ingredients that make up who you are as a person. God has created you with a specific design. This weekend we will share how the various experiences of your life have molded you into the person who you are today. God wants to use those experiences in fulfilling His unique purpose for our lives as we find our place to serve.
As part of this series, we have established the goal of having thirty new volunteers in the next 30 days finding their place to serve in ministry and to celebrate it on Thanksgiving weekend!
Where can you serve you ask? Just click this Ministry Involvement link and explore the various ands exciting areas where you can fulfill your ministry. Your first step to becoming involved is to get Plan-to-Protect certified, so please sign-up now for our next training. Together, lets discover our unique design and place of service. There is nothing more rewarding and fulfilling!
We look forward to your presence with us this Sunday and invite someone to join you!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Senior Pastor
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