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Sorry about last week's email!
Hey TC family, Several of you reached out last week to inform me that your email came in quite wonky and hard to read. We inserted pictures into the email, and I think that, for some reason, it messed with the format, especially for people who read this email on their phones. In lieu of that, I am going to reshare Pastor Jeremy's update from Marten Falls: It was an honour to visit the community of Marten Falls this past week. This was the 10th time our team has been invited in, and we feel blessed to be given this opportunity. Mary, Jesse, Matthew and I found ourselves as the only passengers aboard an eight-seater aircraft bound for Ogoki Post (Marten Falls). We spent the next five days in the "high" north of Ontario, listening, helping and being with people from the community, school, and nursing station. We learned a lot. We loved spending time with the kids. Kids have a way of getting inside your heart really fast! With the kids, we played hockey, raced in the Outdoor Ogoki Adventure Race, organized a talent show, played in the gym, shot bow and arrow, snared rabbits, snowshoed and drank oats tea. Jesse wrote songs with students, Matthew arm wrestled, and Mary cooked great food. We had the opportunity to meet with community members, nurses and teachers on Sunday to worship Jesus. Kookum Elizabeth blessed us with the Lord's Prayer in her native language and English. Many people asked for a church in their community. Our hearts were touched when we saw Jesus at work among us and those in the community. Come Holy Spirit! And we were introduced to oats tea! It will serve you well on a long hike in the bush: quick oats, boiling black tea, one tablespoon of lard and three teaspoons of sugar. - Jeremy |
Submission
I have a hunch that if I were to take a poll asking for everyone's favouring biblical topic, submission and authority would score quite low on the list. Believe it or not, I am very excited to preach this about the spiritual discipline of submission. The topic of submission has been poorly handled and communicated and, therefore, has been hurtful to many people. It is my hope this weekend that we will gain a deeper understanding of submission from God's perspective. I believe we will all be challenged. In preparation for Sunday, read Colossians 3:18-4:1. Critics of the Bible point to Paul's instructions to those under authority and insist that the Bible is outdated, repressive, and even encouraging of abuse of power. But, pay special attention to Paul's instructions to those in positions of authority. Paul gave warnings to those who were in authority; this was unheard of in the ancient world. In the ancient world, husbands owned wives, slave owners could beat or kill their slaves with no repercussions, and parents could treat their children as harshly as they desired with no drawbacks. But in this passage, Paul gives warnings to those in positions of power. Paul insists that we are equal in Jesus, so although there may be different roles here on earth, we all answer to Jesus equally, so abusing power will incur the judgment of God. Also, read Philippians 2:1-8 and John 13. Jesus is THE example of what healthy, godly authority looks like. Those in positions of authority are taught to look at how Jesus used His authority. Jesus gave up His divine attributes and took the humble position of a slave in order to reveal His love to us and save us. Jesus washed His disciples' feet, something only the lowest slaves did in New Testament times. That is what spiritual authority looks like in the kingdom. Who wouldn't want to submit to a leader who loves the way Jesus loves? May your weekend be blessed, and may you sense the presence of Jesus as you spend time in His word and prayer. I can't wait to see you this Sunday! Pastor Nathan
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Coldest Night of the Year
Together with thousands of Canadians across the country, we're walking and fundraising to support and serve people and families experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness in our community. Please, give generously by clicking the "Donate Now" button. Thanks! For more infomation visit: http://transformationchurchtbay.com/events/coldest-night-of-the-year--131/2024-02-24
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Women's PrayerThursday, March 14, 2024 A child-friendly time of prayer for women, with an emphasis on encouraging women with young children to connect with God and each other. Kids are welcome to come and play alongside.
Happening the second Thursday of every month, at 10 am, at the church.
For more infomation visit: http://transformationchurchtbay.com/events/womens-prayer/2024-03-14
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SolitudeSpiritual Formation - Sunday, February 11, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://transformationchurchtbay.com/media/2024-02-11-solitude
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