Your Year of Jubilee
Everyone loves a celebration!
The Bible introduces a fascinating one known as The Jubilee Year.
This event marked a year of liberation from debt and various forms of bondage. One can only imagine the joyous atmosphere during such a time!
Throughout our 28 days of fasting and prayer this year, we received a 'rhema' word—a divine utterance from the Holy Spirit highlighting a portion of God’s Word relevant to the present moment. This word indicated that this year is a jubilee year for PPT.
But how does this apply to us? Join us this Sunday to delve into this topic and grasp how you can spiritually embrace this jubilee year in your life.
We are excited to have special musical guests, Jennifer Lewin and keyboardist Joel Chambers, who will assist in conveying this message to our hearts!
MISSIONS: TANZANIA BUILDING PROJECT
We have just a couple more weeks left for you to contribute to the construction of a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant in Tanzania.
Consider making a sacrificial donation by Easter Sunday, and simply mark your offering envelope with 'Tanzania'.
Additionally, let's keep our PPT Tanzania Missions team of 17 people in our prayers as they embark on their ministry journey from April 2-12.
Upon their return, they will share exciting testimonies of the impact your giving and prayers have made.
Everyone loves a celebration!
The Bible introduces a fascinating one known as The Jubilee Year.
This event marked a year of liberation from debt and various forms of bondage. One can only imagine the joyous atmosphere during such a time!
Throughout our 28 days of fasting and prayer this year, we received a 'rhema' word—a divine utterance from the Holy Spirit highlighting a portion of God’s Word relevant to the present moment. This word indicated that this year is a jubilee year for PPT.
But how does this apply to us? Join us this Sunday to delve into this topic and grasp how you can spiritually embrace this jubilee year in your life.
We are excited to have special musical guests, Jennifer Lewin and keyboardist Joel Chambers, who will assist in conveying this message to our hearts!
MISSIONS: TANZANIA BUILDING PROJECT
We have just a couple more weeks left for you to contribute to the construction of a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant in Tanzania.
Consider making a sacrificial donation by Easter Sunday, and simply mark your offering envelope with 'Tanzania'.
Additionally, let's keep our PPT Tanzania Missions team of 17 people in our prayers as they embark on their ministry journey from April 2-12.
Upon their return, they will share exciting testimonies of the impact your giving and prayers have made.
Keep Your Focus
As long as we inhabit a world filled with fear and stress, negative thoughts are inevitable. We are faced with a choice: either suppress these thoughts or nurture them. The good news is that negative thoughts can be replaced with positive ones, and the more we engage in this godly substitution, the greater peace and joy we can attain. Discover how to 'Keep Your Focus' in this Sunday's worship service.
Tanzania Missions Building Project: Join us in the endeavor to construct a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant in Tanzania. We invite everyone to make a sacrificial offering anytime between now and Easter Sunday. Simply mark your offering envelope with 'Tanzania'. Additionally, our missions team, comprising 17 individuals, is preparing to travel there for ministry work from April 2-11. Let's unite in prayer for this team and their mission during this time.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
As long as we inhabit a world filled with fear and stress, negative thoughts are inevitable. We are faced with a choice: either suppress these thoughts or nurture them. The good news is that negative thoughts can be replaced with positive ones, and the more we engage in this godly substitution, the greater peace and joy we can attain. Discover how to 'Keep Your Focus' in this Sunday's worship service.
Tanzania Missions Building Project: Join us in the endeavor to construct a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant in Tanzania. We invite everyone to make a sacrificial offering anytime between now and Easter Sunday. Simply mark your offering envelope with 'Tanzania'. Additionally, our missions team, comprising 17 individuals, is preparing to travel there for ministry work from April 2-11. Let's unite in prayer for this team and their mission during this time.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Your Accumulating Prayers
We have heard many testimonies of answers to prayer over the past 28 days of fasting and prayer. But there are still more who are waiting for an answer to their prayers. It is during times like this when we may feel tempted to think our prayers have not been heard. It can feel like you're tossing up wishes to heaven and hoping that something about your prayers will finally move God to act. But we must understand an important truth. Our prayers are not wasted but accumulating. Learn an important truth that will encourage you to keep on praying!
Alpha Course – Connect, Watch, Discuss on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Alpha provides a friendly environment for exploring life, faith, and meaning, where you can ask any questions alongside others who share your curiosity. Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss. Join us here at PPT.
We are a church on a mission.
This Sunday is your opportunity to hear what God is doing around the world and to give to our Tanzania missions building project. Join us in helping to build a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant. We are asking everyone to give a sacrificial offering anytime now and by Easter Sunday. Just mark your offering envelope, ‘Tanzania’. Our missions team of 15 people is also gearing up to travel there to witness this ministry firsthand from April 2-11.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
We have heard many testimonies of answers to prayer over the past 28 days of fasting and prayer. But there are still more who are waiting for an answer to their prayers. It is during times like this when we may feel tempted to think our prayers have not been heard. It can feel like you're tossing up wishes to heaven and hoping that something about your prayers will finally move God to act. But we must understand an important truth. Our prayers are not wasted but accumulating. Learn an important truth that will encourage you to keep on praying!
Alpha Course – Connect, Watch, Discuss on Wednesdays, 7:00-8:30 pm.
Alpha provides a friendly environment for exploring life, faith, and meaning, where you can ask any questions alongside others who share your curiosity. Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss. Join us here at PPT.
We are a church on a mission.
This Sunday is your opportunity to hear what God is doing around the world and to give to our Tanzania missions building project. Join us in helping to build a multi-purpose auditorium for the Petra City church plant. We are asking everyone to give a sacrificial offering anytime now and by Easter Sunday. Just mark your offering envelope, ‘Tanzania’. Our missions team of 15 people is also gearing up to travel there to witness this ministry firsthand from April 2-11.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
Building Family Altars
The Family Holiday weekend is here, and we are celebrating it this Sunday in our service with baby dedications, by anointing all our children and sharing a message about the importance of building a family altar. Discover what ‘altars’ are all about and the truth that, “whoever controls the altar, controls the outcome.”
Our Alpha Course launches next Wednesday, Feb 21 at 7 pm.
Alpha it is a great place to connect with people over a meal, watch a brief video teaching and then a time of discussion that helps you explore life, faith and God in a relaxed, low pressure environment. So register now and and invite your friends to join you!
Let’s help raise an auditorium for worship services in Tanzania, Africa!
This multi-purpose 500-seat auditorium will serve as primary meeting space for Petra City church plant. With only $100,000 left to complete this project, we invite you to join us in being part of the miracle to make it happen! Just give an offering anytime before Easter Sunday and mark your envelope, Tanzania! Our missions team is also gearing up to travel there to witness first hand this ministry and the Village of Hope from April 2-11.
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The Family Holiday weekend is here, and we are celebrating it this Sunday in our service with baby dedications, by anointing all our children and sharing a message about the importance of building a family altar. Discover what ‘altars’ are all about and the truth that, “whoever controls the altar, controls the outcome.”
Our Alpha Course launches next Wednesday, Feb 21 at 7 pm.
Alpha it is a great place to connect with people over a meal, watch a brief video teaching and then a time of discussion that helps you explore life, faith and God in a relaxed, low pressure environment. So register now and and invite your friends to join you!
Let’s help raise an auditorium for worship services in Tanzania, Africa!
This multi-purpose 500-seat auditorium will serve as primary meeting space for Petra City church plant. With only $100,000 left to complete this project, we invite you to join us in being part of the miracle to make it happen! Just give an offering anytime before Easter Sunday and mark your envelope, Tanzania! Our missions team is also gearing up to travel there to witness first hand this ministry and the Village of Hope from April 2-11.
Every blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The First Fruits
When we speak about first fruits, we are referring to a biblical festival and an offering.
In the spirit of that festival, we invite you to come to church this Sunday prepared to offer deep thanksgiving to God and an offering for all He has done during the past 28 days of fasting and prayer and for what He is about to do this year. We will also be sharing Communion together with thanksgiving. Please also share with us any answers to prayer you have received in these last twenty-eight days by emailing us at info@ppt.church
We are about to launch the Alpha Course which starts on Wednesday, Feb 21, 7 pm.
Alpha helps create a space for people to come, connect and explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over a meal and conversation. So invite your friends to Alpha and join them.
Be sure to register today!
We are currently raising funds to help build an auditorium in Tanzania, Africa and we taking a mission trip there! This multi-purpose 500-seat auditorium is on the grounds of Mwanza Christian College and will serve as primary meeting space for the Petra City church plant. They only need $100,000 to complete the project. Let’s help them reach this goal by giving a sacrificial missions gift anytime between now and Easter weekend. Just mark your envelope “Tanzania’. We will also be taking a mission’s trip there from April 2-11. Your registration form and deposit of $500 is due this weekend. See Sharon Morgan this Sunday at the Welcome Centre.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
When we speak about first fruits, we are referring to a biblical festival and an offering.
In the spirit of that festival, we invite you to come to church this Sunday prepared to offer deep thanksgiving to God and an offering for all He has done during the past 28 days of fasting and prayer and for what He is about to do this year. We will also be sharing Communion together with thanksgiving. Please also share with us any answers to prayer you have received in these last twenty-eight days by emailing us at info@ppt.church
We are about to launch the Alpha Course which starts on Wednesday, Feb 21, 7 pm.
Alpha helps create a space for people to come, connect and explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over a meal and conversation. So invite your friends to Alpha and join them.
Be sure to register today!
We are currently raising funds to help build an auditorium in Tanzania, Africa and we taking a mission trip there! This multi-purpose 500-seat auditorium is on the grounds of Mwanza Christian College and will serve as primary meeting space for the Petra City church plant. They only need $100,000 to complete the project. Let’s help them reach this goal by giving a sacrificial missions gift anytime between now and Easter weekend. Just mark your envelope “Tanzania’. We will also be taking a mission’s trip there from April 2-11. Your registration form and deposit of $500 is due this weekend. See Sharon Morgan this Sunday at the Welcome Centre.
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The Kingdom Twins – Power and Authority
The Spirit of God is moving as we gather together in this extended week of fasting and prayer! We are beginning to experience an acceleration of the release of kingdom power and authority with the manifestation of signs and wonders following in the days ahead. This past Wednesday over 150 gathered for a Family Communion Service and we already receiving wonderful testimonies of what God did and has done over this past month of fasting and prayer!THE KINGDOM TWINS – POWER & AUTHORITY
At this Friday night’s Worship, Prayer & Anointing Service, 8-11pm will be praying and anointing everyone for a greater level of fruitfulness in their lives this year. There are also a number of people who will be sharing their testimony of healing, mind-boggling stories of provision, people who have experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit and people giving their hearts and lives to Jesus! If you have a answer to prayer or a testimony, please share it with us info@ppt.church or chat with one of our pastors.
This coming Sunday is going to be a mighty Empowerment Anointing Service.
We are going to teach you about ‘The Kingdom Twins’ and what is the result when you exercise these two keys of the kingdom. Then we are going to conclude these 28-days of fasting and prayer by sealing all our prayer requests by pouring oil over them (symbol of the Holy Spirit) and also anoint everyone while you hold your bottle of anointing oil. So be sure to bring your own personal bottle of anointing oil or purchase one at the Welcome Centre ($2) BEFORE the service starts if you wish to be part of this experience.
We are about to launch the Alpha Course which starts on Wednesday, Feb 21, 7 pm.
Register today and invite someone to join you to explore the Christian faith over a meal and conversation. It’s a great place to meet and connect with others!
Help us build a new church building in Tanzania, Africa! Our goal is to raise $25,000 to help build an auditorium for Petra Church. You can give any time now and until Easter Sunday. Just mark your envelopes ‘Tanzania’.
Our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) starts this Sunday, Feb 4 with Pastor Robby and his team. Come and meet the team of volunteers who will leading this class.
Join us this weekend for these exciting times of ministry!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
The Spirit of God is moving as we gather together in this extended week of fasting and prayer! We are beginning to experience an acceleration of the release of kingdom power and authority with the manifestation of signs and wonders following in the days ahead. This past Wednesday over 150 gathered for a Family Communion Service and we already receiving wonderful testimonies of what God did and has done over this past month of fasting and prayer!THE KINGDOM TWINS – POWER & AUTHORITY
At this Friday night’s Worship, Prayer & Anointing Service, 8-11pm will be praying and anointing everyone for a greater level of fruitfulness in their lives this year. There are also a number of people who will be sharing their testimony of healing, mind-boggling stories of provision, people who have experienced the baptism in the Holy Spirit and people giving their hearts and lives to Jesus! If you have a answer to prayer or a testimony, please share it with us info@ppt.church or chat with one of our pastors.
This coming Sunday is going to be a mighty Empowerment Anointing Service.
We are going to teach you about ‘The Kingdom Twins’ and what is the result when you exercise these two keys of the kingdom. Then we are going to conclude these 28-days of fasting and prayer by sealing all our prayer requests by pouring oil over them (symbol of the Holy Spirit) and also anoint everyone while you hold your bottle of anointing oil. So be sure to bring your own personal bottle of anointing oil or purchase one at the Welcome Centre ($2) BEFORE the service starts if you wish to be part of this experience.
We are about to launch the Alpha Course which starts on Wednesday, Feb 21, 7 pm.
Register today and invite someone to join you to explore the Christian faith over a meal and conversation. It’s a great place to meet and connect with others!
Help us build a new church building in Tanzania, Africa! Our goal is to raise $25,000 to help build an auditorium for Petra Church. You can give any time now and until Easter Sunday. Just mark your envelopes ‘Tanzania’.
Our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) starts this Sunday, Feb 4 with Pastor Robby and his team. Come and meet the team of volunteers who will leading this class.
Join us this weekend for these exciting times of ministry!
First Things First: Your Kingdom Come
As we come to the final days of our three-week journey of fasting and prayer, we have been focusing on what things need to be first and foremost in our lives. Please share with us any answers to prayer you have received in these last twenty-one days by emailing us at info@ppt.church
We are eagerly awaiting another Prayer Anointing Service at PPT on Friday night, 8-11p.
We invite you to join us as our pastoral staff personally prays over you and your needs.
This week we will be anointing and praying particularly for the things you want God to uproot from your life this year– things that you want freedom from so you can move forward this year to receive all that God has ordained for your life. You are welcome to come even if you can’t stay for the entire time or join us when you can during this time frame. But like anything worthwhile, the more time you can devote to this worship and prayer time the more you will receive!
This coming Sunday, we will explore what Jesus’ meant when He taught His disciples how to pray, “Your Kingdom Come.” We will learn practically speaking how we work with God to see His kingdom come and His will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Every fourth Sunday of the month is Missions Sunday, so please prepare to bring a special missions offering as we begin to raise funds to help build a church building in Tanzania, Africa.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) on Sundays, starting Feb 4. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
As we come to the final days of our three-week journey of fasting and prayer, we have been focusing on what things need to be first and foremost in our lives. Please share with us any answers to prayer you have received in these last twenty-one days by emailing us at info@ppt.church
We are eagerly awaiting another Prayer Anointing Service at PPT on Friday night, 8-11p.
We invite you to join us as our pastoral staff personally prays over you and your needs.
This week we will be anointing and praying particularly for the things you want God to uproot from your life this year– things that you want freedom from so you can move forward this year to receive all that God has ordained for your life. You are welcome to come even if you can’t stay for the entire time or join us when you can during this time frame. But like anything worthwhile, the more time you can devote to this worship and prayer time the more you will receive!
This coming Sunday, we will explore what Jesus’ meant when He taught His disciples how to pray, “Your Kingdom Come.” We will learn practically speaking how we work with God to see His kingdom come and His will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Every fourth Sunday of the month is Missions Sunday, so please prepare to bring a special missions offering as we begin to raise funds to help build a church building in Tanzania, Africa.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) on Sundays, starting Feb 4. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
As we come to the final days of our three-week journey of fasting and prayer, we have been focusing on what things need to be first and foremost in our lives. Please share with us any answers to prayer you have received in these last twenty-one days by emailing us at info@ppt.church
We are eagerly awaiting another Prayer Anointing Service at PPT on Friday night, 8-11p.
We invite you to join us as our pastoral staff personally prays over you and your needs.
This week we will be anointing and praying particularly for the things you want God to uproot from your life this year– things that you want freedom from so you can move forward this year to receive all that God has ordained for your life. You are welcome to come even if you can’t stay for the entire time or join us when you can during this time frame. But like anything worthwhile, the more time you can devote to this worship and prayer time the more you will receive!
This coming Sunday, we will explore what Jesus’ meant when He taught His disciples how to pray, “Your Kingdom Come.” We will learn practically speaking how we work with God to see His kingdom come and His will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Every fourth Sunday of the month is Missions Sunday, so please prepare to bring a special missions offering as we begin to raise funds to help build a church building in Tanzania, Africa.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) on Sundays, starting Feb 4. We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!
Every Blessing,
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
First Things First: Pursuing God's Heart
We are finishing our second week of fasting and prayer under the theme, First Things First.
So what has the Lord been revealing to you through your daily Bible readings and times of prayer? Please share with us what God has been impressing on your heart and how He is answering your prayers by emailing us at info@ppt.church
It was another interesting week of Bible readings with fascinating topics like, learning how to relax and let God be God because He is just and merciful. The importance of having an overflowing heart and how it helps us to fulfill our potential. The need to be working to see God’s kingdom priorities come in people’s lives. We will wrap up our readings this week with understanding that the most valuable thing in the world is and how God gives us wisdom to navigate through all the challenges of life. There is so much insightful and practical teaching in these readings! If you have not yet joined us, its never too late. Just jump in now!
We eagerly anticipating our very special Prayer Anointing Service at PPT this Friday night. We invite you to join us as our pastoral staff personally prayers over you and your needs. This week we will be praying particularly for the three or four things you want God to this year. We will also be praying for physical and emotional healing. So please make every effort to join us this extended time of prayer from 8-11pm. Come even if you can’t stay for the entire time or join us when you can during this time frame. But like anything worthwhile, the more time you can devote to this service the more you will receive.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) on Sundays, starting Feb 4. Watch for more details that will follow in the next couple of weeks.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we continue to fervently seek God around the message, Pursuing God’s Heart.
Every Blessing
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
We are finishing our second week of fasting and prayer under the theme, First Things First.
So what has the Lord been revealing to you through your daily Bible readings and times of prayer? Please share with us what God has been impressing on your heart and how He is answering your prayers by emailing us at info@ppt.church
It was another interesting week of Bible readings with fascinating topics like, learning how to relax and let God be God because He is just and merciful. The importance of having an overflowing heart and how it helps us to fulfill our potential. The need to be working to see God’s kingdom priorities come in people’s lives. We will wrap up our readings this week with understanding that the most valuable thing in the world is and how God gives us wisdom to navigate through all the challenges of life. There is so much insightful and practical teaching in these readings! If you have not yet joined us, its never too late. Just jump in now!
We eagerly anticipating our very special Prayer Anointing Service at PPT this Friday night. We invite you to join us as our pastoral staff personally prayers over you and your needs. This week we will be praying particularly for the three or four things you want God to this year. We will also be praying for physical and emotional healing. So please make every effort to join us this extended time of prayer from 8-11pm. Come even if you can’t stay for the entire time or join us when you can during this time frame. But like anything worthwhile, the more time you can devote to this service the more you will receive.
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Jr. High Youth Class (Ages 11-13) on Sundays, starting Feb 4. Watch for more details that will follow in the next couple of weeks.
We look forward to seeing you this Sunday as we continue to fervently seek God around the message, Pursuing God’s Heart.
Every Blessing
Pastor Barry Risto
Lead Pastor
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